A new six-classroom campus has opened in Port Vila as the Government of Vanuatu rolls out nationwide education reform focused on foundational learning and stronger support for teachers and school leaders.
Beverly Hills School was officially opened by Prime Minister Jotham Napat, alongside Minister of Education and Training Simil Johnson Youse, Australian High Commissioner Max Willis and New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Kemp.
The school was built through a partnership between the governments of Vanuatu, Australia and New Zealand, and was constructed to Vanuatu National Building Code standards.
Facilities include six fully furnished classrooms, a staff room and administration office, a separate toilet block with universal access, and a water tank, with the school compound also fully fenced and including a car park.
Prime Minister Napat said the opening showed what partnership could deliver for communities.
"Today we see the power of partnership in action. When the Government, partners, and communities work together, we build not just classrooms, but opportunities for every child in Vanuatu," he said.
Mr Napat linked the new campus to a major reform being rolled out across all six provinces from kindergarten to Year 10, structured in three stages to improve continuity between learning years.
"All components of this reform must work together to ensure continuity between learning years, with students placed at the very centre of learning," he said.
"Providing strong foundational learning environments is essential for Vanuatu's bright future."
Principal Delma Joel said the school aimed to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children.
The opening was attended by Members of Parliament, provincial executives, chiefs, community leaders, school council staff, students and the Beverly Hills community.