Closing Ceremony for Nukuhetulu Preschool

This was a very special day for us to see this Project come to a close.  Our Champion on this project was Sione  who was so enthusiastic about getting a preschool for his little Village.  They needed up dated bathroom, fencing, some siding and paint.  And some wonderful little chairs for the children to sit in.  The Government will provide a teacher and pay her salary, but that is the extent of what they can do for this little school.  That is why we have stepped in to help.  The people were so very appreciative.  Following are some photos of the day.

Here we are in the place of Honor.  They treated us as if we were Royalty with special covers on the chairs we were sitting on, to a large Topa cloth for us to walk on.  They also had invited the Television crew so we were on TV as well.  They even interviewed Elder Murdock!

Here are a few of the students on their wonderful little chairs we purchased for them.  They sang the open and closing song, it was very, very special!

Here is our refreshments for this special occasion.  Notice the water bottles with the label Sister Murdock designed.  It was enjoyed by all.

You can see how much they are enjoying it!!

This is the Town officer, Elder and Sister Murdock and our Champion, Sione!

Here is some of the repairs they were able to do with our help.  They replaced the lower part of the siding as it was all rotted out.

Here is the new fencing to keep the little ones in and the pigs out!

Here is the new toilet that we were able to purchase in the project and they have painted the bathroom as well.  It still needs more work, but it is a big improvement over what they had.

"We have an opportunity and obligation to properly teach all children, whether in our homes, at school,or in other settings."  Marie Ricks