PNG Education system news
Morobe education reform director Basaweo Bafuanu, highlights the importance of organisations such as Buk bilong Pikinini working with elementary schools to support Early Childhood Education in Papua New Guinea.
Lae Biscuit Company Ltd and Buk Bilong Pikinini Announce Partnership to Boost Literacy in Papua New Guinea
In a landmark partnership aimed at addressing the critical issue of low literacy rates in Papua New Guinea, Lae Biscuit Company Ltd has joined forces with Buk Bilong Pikinini to establish a new library learning center in Lae, Morobe Province. This initiative underscores both organizations' commitment to community development and educational advancement.
Buk bilong Pikinini children celebrate World Mangrove Day. Mini environmental scientists at work
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has marked World Mangrove Day, 26th July, with awareness events at all Library Learning Centres across PNG.
World Family Day
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World Malaria Day celebrated with support from Rotary.
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has marked World Malaria Day with awareness events at all Library Learning Centres across PNG. It is vital for children to learn how to protect themselves from this preventable and devastating disease which affects millions of people in PNG. Malaria has a very negative effect on children’s overall health, so it is vital to try to avoid contracting it too often.
BbP’s Teachers receive annual refresher training with a strong focuson technology and digital skills
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has this week conducted its annual teacher refresher training at APEC Haus for the organisations’ 50 teachers working in its Library Learning Centres around the country. The training has been sponsored by ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) as part of a partnership which also includes sponsorship for the BbP learning App as well as BbP’s Literacy Week program and celebrations.
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) marks National Disability Day
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has today marked National Disability Day, celebrated every year on the 29th of March. BbP held awareness events it all its Library Learning Centres (LLCs) with the theme: "United in Action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with, and by persons with disabilities".
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) celebrates World Book Day
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has this week celebrated World Book Day at all its Library Learning Centres. The 5-year-old children all came dressed as their favourite book character. BbP is grateful to parents around the country for providing the children with such wonderful costumes to enter a world of fantasy.
Early Childhood Digital Learning
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has today celebrated International Digital Learning Day and students enrolled at BbP’s Library Learning Centres have kick started their Digital Learning program for the year with fun activities.
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) celebratesInternational Mother Language Day with Hon. Dadi Toka
As the world celebrates International Mother Language Day on the 21st of February with the theme “Multilingual education is a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning” – BbP’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program puts a focus on retaining local languages even as the children start learning English.
BbP shows love to Nasfund for providing office space since 2011
🥰Happy Valentines Day! Today we shared our love and gratitude for our office space with @nasfund_png, who has generously supported BbP with an office since 2011! We welcomed Lisa Costigan, Chief Risk Officer and Doris Gedare, Chief Legal Officer and thanked the Nasfund CEO Mr. Rajeev Sharma for the generous support.
Buk bilong Pikinini teaches the science of reading with great results.
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has spent the last 3 weeks enrolling thousands of children into the organisation’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) and After School programs. The students will attend an action-packed one-year program providing them with solid foundations for school and for the future.
Buk bilong Pikinini celebrates graduation with CPL and newly crowned Miss Bird of Paradise PNG, Tyla Singirok
38 children enrolled at Buk bilong Pikinini’s (BbP) ECE Library Learning Centre on Tatana Island have today celebrated their graduation with a very special group of guests.
Rotary Club of Port Moresby donates K20,000 to Buk bilong Pikinini
Port Moresby Rotary Club President, Robert Aisi has always said “Readers are leaders” and reiterated “the importance of Early Childhood Education to improve education outcomes for PNG school children” as he presented the cheque of K20,000 to Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP).
Christmas Golf Tournament raises funds for Buk bilong Pikinini
Thanks to sponsorship from Ela Motors, Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) was able to invite teams to compete in a fun-filled Christmas Charity Golf Tournament on Friday the 1st of December to raise funds for the organisation’s Early Childhood Education program.
Ela Motors Donates Bus and Golf Tournament sponsorship to Buk bilong Pikinini
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) will celebrate the generous donation of a 15-seater bus with Ela Motors on the 23rd of November. Children from BbP’s Koki Markets Library Learning Centre will be in attendance to sing and test out the new bus.
BbP is grateful for the donation as it will allow the organisation to better service its 12 LLCs in Port Moresby and provide the students with the opportunity to go on educational excursions.
Deloitte volunteers join Buk bilong Pikinini children for the celebration of Universal Children’s Day
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has today celebrated Universal Children’s Day in all its Library Learning Centres across Papua New Guinea to teach the children about their rights.
Universal Children’s Day is celebrated around the world on 20th November every year. Its goal is to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children.
The Buk bilong Pikinini Association elects 5 new Directors
Buk bilong Pikinini held its Annual General Meeting for 2023 with members of the association at APEC Haus and via zoom. The members consist of corporate partners, organisations and fellow NGOs.
Education stall and learning about future PNG jobs
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) was invited to set up a stall at the Theodist Education Pavillion at the Morobe Show on the 4th of November, 2023.
The BbP stall had an information booth to provide parents with information about the organisations’ free Early Childhood Education program, enrolment dates for 2024 as well as the great impact the BbP program has on the children’s English literacy skills, numeracy skills and general awareness.
Learning about future PNG jobs
35 children from Buk bilong Pikinini’s (BbP) Library Learning Centre (LLC) located at Evedahana Primary school will visit Ilimo Dairy Farm to learn where fresh milk comes from. This exciting field trip comes after Ilimo Dairy’s Education team visited the LLC to teach the children about the benefits of fresh milk.