BY INDY MAEALASIA

A conference for school principals from across the country commenced at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) yesterday.

Education leaders came together under the theme “Creating a better future for our children in Solomon Islands through Transformational leadership”.

Organized by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), with support from the Australia–New Zealand Government’s joint Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), the conference aims to be a platform for dialogue, strategic reflection and leadership renewal to strengthen school leadership and build more resilient and effective schools.

The three-day conference offers a diverse program including plenary sessions, panel discussions and opportunities for professional networking.

In his address, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana welcomed participants and urged them to approach the sessions with open minds.

“I’d like to encourage you to attend these sessions with an open mind. A mind that is ready to grow.

“The ideas and the insights that will be presented through our presenters may challenge your current thinking and that’s where change begins”, he said.

Leokana further advised participants to resonate and adopt these new ideas in their respective schools.

“Ladies and gentlemen, school principals, educators, administrators, this conference is not just admitting minds. It’s just not to meet with your colleagues but it is a call for action. It is a rare opportunity for principals from across our country to reflect, collaborate and inspire one another,” he added.

He concluded by urging school leaders to leave the conference not only with new knowledge, but with a renewed sense of purpose.

“Our country needs school leaders who turn visions into actions and policy into progress,” he said.

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