Furniture for Schoools

We have been very busy delivering furniture to schools the past couple weeks. The boys are always anxious to help unload. Often the younger children will sing their appreciation.  All schools received desks, chairs, and used books.

The Apifo'ou College (Catholic high school) boys were excited to get the springboard gymnastics apparatus; the girls received sports uniforms. The school suffered about 80% damage in Cyclone Gita. They have many Unicef tents for classes.

Apifo'ou College - gym apparatus

Mu'a GPS

Nakelo preschool did not have chairs and tables before.

Nakelo Preschool - singing gratitude

St Francis de Assisi Preschool

The priest thanked us for the furniture. He said there are

preschool students from India, Papau New Guinea,

Australia, as well as Tonga. He also said there are many

faiths represented at the school.

    

Mu'a GPS

Sister Vaenuku attended Mu'a as a youngster. We saw the Vaenukus driving the other way as we were going to make the delivery at Mu'a. We called them and told them where we were going. Sister Vaenuku said "we are coming, we are turning around, wait for us." We did and it was so fun to see her excitement as these students at "her school" received their desks and chairs.

Nuku'alofa GPS

Nuku'alofa GPS suffered about 50% damage during Cyclone Gita. UNICEF has provided 3-4 tents where classes are held. The principal, Mele Topani, is the lady in black.

Lapaha GPS

Lapaha GPS

The boys at Lapaha GPS couldn't wait to play with their new rugby, soccer, basketball, and net balls ... LDS Charities  also gave them a pump to keep the balls inflated.

The students raised their hands in a cheer when we took their picture in their new chairs. The teachers said the kids were so excited they would all be able to sit in chairs now. 

Lapaha GPS