These men are from the village of Mangaliliu 

and are starting a new building project. 

This village is where our friend Ricky Mantai lives 

These boys are the next generation of builders 

making themselves familiar with the tools

Here is Yarwel and one of his son's ,who I stayed with

in Tanna while I was on a scope visit at Waisisi.

This is Noel he is hoping to come to NZ 

and work on the RSE scheme next year. 

He has been my electrician all year

Here we are in Cairn's Aquarium

We are able to se the tropical fish & coral 

without getting wet

Just how I like it

We went and visited our friends 

Willy ,Arina and family to say our goodbye's

Willy's Mum gave us some tomato's 

the first harvest of her garden 

The boys have returned with  a ute full of coconuts

for the cook 

Aleisha and her friend are cleaning the pots

and they had to get the clothes in before !!!

they got to watch a DVD movie

Mr Kim is trimming the banana tree before he left 

for Auckland 

This is what you call a big pot of rice.

The Ford Ranger got its 70,000 km service 

before we left Port Vila

We flew out to Brisbane on Virgin and will be heading up

to Tree Tops in Cairns.

for a break before returning to NZ

Good by Port Vila !!!!

Today was a busy day for the President of Vanuatu,

and the South Korean church delegate team,

also with the Minister of Education, 

and the PCVEA delegate team,

 with 2 x PCANZ Global Mission workers. 

Here we have the PCVEA & Global mission team delegates

 Gloria with Mr Peter Bong

the Presidents private secretary,

And the Chairman of the Malasi tabu School board.

We were together at the school graduation

at Malasi Tapu School yesterday,

and today at Etas school.

This is the South Korea Church Delegate team.

The President,  arriving at Etas school

A speech is given by the President of Vanuatu.

(in the rain)

We were able to get a photo with the President and the First Lady 

It is the second time that we have 

been at an opening of a school together.

Last year we travelled together to S.E Ambrym to open 

Assie school, this was before he became the President of Vanuatu

we were both happy to see each other today.

Official duties. 

Cutting of the ribbon to signify the opening,

of the second classroom by the

President, and The South Korean Church pastor. 

It was then time to share a meal with the President & First Lady

and all the delegate teams.

The School grounds were beautifully prepared for the occasion,

the flower gardens spelt out the school name.

Etas Grace School

The classrooms have fans, lights and new desks

30 students per class.

(for every 30 students the MoE will supply a teacher).

On behalf of PCVEA 

Gloria accepts a gift from the Etas community.

The Korean team accepting a gift

We were entertained by the Etas women custom dancers.

This was a wonderful display 

The young pikinini in the middle was very entertaining 

This is the second school today that

was opened by the Ministry of Education (MoE)

this school is named Efate Maces's School 

run under Presbyterian Church Education Authority

The children from the surrounding area 

will no longer need to travel long distances to 

Port Vila for schooling

This is stage 1 (3 x classrooms)

stage 2 next year will be another 3 classrooms

The official delegate teams are welcomed to the school site

by the Maces's school community 

Speeches from the MoE 

thanking the sponsor 

The Korea Church for paying for the classrooms

The South Korean delegate cutting 

the ribbon as the MoE announces 

the school officially open

The Ladies have prepared food for 

the official delegate teams and MoE

This little pikinini has had enough of the 

speeches and takes a quick nap

Gloria is giving a farewell speech in Bislama and English, thanking them for her time as a teacher 

at Malasi tabu  School 

A gift was presented to her from the Principle and Chairman of the School Board

''A canoe''  meaning she will return and sail back 

Last kai kai lunch with some of the pupils from Class 1 

It was a 4am start this morning with Raymond Son No 1, flying home to NZ, after a weeks holiday,

and a 5am pick up, for PCANZ partners Martyn and Annette also, to the Airport as they 

return home to NZ after 8 months service in Vanuatu 

''LAST RIDE'' ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK 

Elder Meto arrived at the Airport to farewell all three 

''BON VOYAGE ''

Enjoy catching up with Family and friends.

Today was a special day at Malasi tabu School, 

''GRADUATION DAY''

 and the last day of school for 2017.

Gloria has been working with the YR 1 students all year 

The stage was decorated beautifully for the day.

Principal, Mrs Pakoa is adding the finishing touches to the uniforms.

The Teachers are looking smart in their uniforms.

                                              and  the students from Class 1,  in their uniforms.

Kindy class below, all graduated to 'Big School' 

Class 1 for  next year. 2018

A view from behind the students. 

Receiving their certificates,  a very proud moment 

for parents and teachers .

Well done, all students, and a great job done, by all the teachers.