Akoyikoyi School is located in the village Penia on the island of Weno in Chuuk state of the Federated states of Micronesia.
Akoyikoyi’s mission is to fulfill the right every child has to the necessary fundamental education that they will carry for the rest of their lives, to inspire them to strive to meet their own potential, to better themselves and in doing so their communities.
The current situation is well known and documented by numerous studies and the data shows that on average Chuuk State schools rank among the lowest performers in literacy and numeracy for the entire Pacific. Some of the many challenges in education that are being faced include access to qualified teachers, student retention, gender inequality, minimal services for students with special needs and a severe lack of basic funding.
As with a lot of developing nations today, there’s a rapid push toward a currency-based economic system and an increase in technology. This leads to a percentage of the population who haven’t had the opportunity to enter the new economic system ending up in dire poverty, along with the loss of knowledge of sustainable lifestyles. Akoyikoyi’s emphasis is not just on delivering a modern education, but also on passing down traditional knowledge.
Akoyikoyi school is a tuition free charter school and accredited by the Chuuk State Department of Education. Initially opening in 2011 with just one grade and adding one grade each year to reach the ultimate goal of having kindergarden through to grade 8. Community involvement is an important component of Akoyikoyi school so parents are required to attend PTA meetings to stay informed and involved in their children’s education. The school combines both Chuukese and English native speaking staff who are needed for proper bilingual instruction and cross-cultural awareness.
As the school expands to include almost 130 students We endeavour to construct an environmentally sensitive school with nine classrooms, office, PE facilities, storage area, toilets, water catchments, solar power along with internet and computer facilities. complimenting the village community of which it should be an integral part. This is steadily becoming reality with the help of grants, individual donations along with the staff and some volunteers doing what needs to make Akoyikoyi school the best place for young minds.
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