SHIP-HOOPS & Akoyikoyi School
On behalf of the children of Akoyikoyi and the teachers that serve them, I want to wish you a joyful and prosperous 2019. Akoyikoyi School now serves children in grades K through 7. The recent highlight are:
2017:
- One fifth grader was accepted to Xavier High School. another to Berea Christian School
- We again promoted tolerance and took part in the Mix It Up Lunch Program
- Our 4th graders performed well on the National Math Test.
- We were supported by several donors including the Latter Day Saints Church. Phillip & Nina Bogetto, and many others. Thank you all for your support.
- The Jesuit Volunteer Program (JV) and the Australian Volunteer International Program (AVI) provided us with staff.
- We had a most successful Culture Day.
- To reduce the negative effects of the summer slide, we offered summer school programs.
2018:
- Three sixth graders were accepted to various high schools. One was accepted to Xavier High School, one to Saramen Chuuk Academy, one to Chuuk High School.
- During the summer well-known stick dance master, Enis Timothy shared his skills and knowledge. teaching the traditional Chuukese Stick Dance to Akoyikoyi students.
- Continuing to promote tolerance, we had another successful Mix It Up Lunch Day.
- With a grant from the Green Global Fund (GGF), we formed and ran a successful Akoyikoyi Earth Council program for upper-grade students. The primary focus was on Global Warming and Littering. Students made field trips, interviewed various people, and made presentations to share their findings with other Weno elementary schools.
- Donations were St. John’s Episcopal Church, Attorney Kembo Mida, the Latter Day Saints Church, and numerous others. Thank you as always for caring and supporting us.
There is more to come. Please continue visiting our site to stay updated on Akoyikoyi work, activities and accomplishments.
Thank you!
