The Fiji LDS Church College Introduces “Self-Reliance 2016”

Who can measure the worth of teaching the principles and values of Self-Reliance to our youth? Starting in January of 2016, Principal Solate Maiwiriwiri, Counsellor Mereoni Vuidreketi and the Fiji LDS Church College Self-Reliance Committee introduced “Self-Reliance 2016”. The school theme is “I Will Do My Part to Be Self-Reliant”.

Throughout the school year numerous exciting and innovative events have been planned for the students to participate in and help them develop self-reliance principles and skills. Self-Reliance has been the theme of many outstanding School Devotionals. The school has promoted well-designed banking and saving opportunities. Various business opportunities have been encouraged and supported. Excellent educational workshops have been programmed. A truly outstanding year has been planned for all students.

The 194 students registered in Self-Reliance Classes were taught from the “My Path” manual and then challenged to take the “My Path” manual home to teach their families what they learned. Hopefully, as these students learn additional Self-Reliance concepts, they will continue to teach their families what they learn.

The students participate in one Self-Reliance Class each week. The 2016 goal for Form 7 students is to complete “My Path”, “My Foundation”, “Education for Better Work” and “My Job Search”. The 2016 goal for Form 5 and Form 6 students is to go through “My Foundation” and “Starting and Growing My Business”. Form 5 and Form 6 students will continue with Self-Reliance classes in 2017 and complete “Education for Better Work” and “My Job Search”.

Fiji LDS Church College’s, “Self-Reliance 2016’” has made this an amazing year. There has been very positive response from the students. They have enjoyed learning the principles of being self-reliant as well as the excellent business, education and employment concepts offered through the Self-Reliance Classes. In some ways this endeavour is challenging, but definitely worth all the organizing and effort. Undoubtedly, students are being given the opportunity to learn valuable life-changing lessons by participating in Fiji LDS Church College’s “Self-Reliance 2016”.

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