Hama 'o e Ako

Happy World Environment Day! 🌿🌏

Team Save the Children Tonga is proud to join the Environment Division and Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications in celebrating World Environment Day.

Through our BRACE Program, we are committed to strengthening climate resilience, promoting environmental awareness, and supporting communities to build a safer and more sustainable future for children across Tonga.

Every action we take today to protect our environment helps secure a healthier, stronger tomorrow for our children and future generations.

🌱 Together, let's care for our environment and build resilience for a better Tonga. 🇹🇴

End of Month Primary Principals Meeting – Tongatapu (May)

It was a pleasure for our team, alongside the Director of EAU, to provide an update to Primary School Principals across Tongatapu on the progress of the STAT3 activity currently being implemented.

The principals were delighted to learn more about the ongoing work, upcoming activities, and the support being provided through the STAT3 initiative under the GPE and SCA programmes. The discussion highlighted the importance of strengthening student assessment, improving learning outcomes, and ensuring schools are well supported throughout the process.

We appreciate the positive engagement, valuable feedback, and continued partnership of our school leaders as we work together to improve education outcomes for all students in Tonga. Thanking Director for Primary Diivision for the support.


Ministry of Education and Training Tonga

Are you interested in improving your digital skills and learning how technology can make your work easier and more effective?

Join us for our Digital Literacy Training: Excel & AI for Primary School Teachers and gain practical skills that you can immediately apply in your classroom and daily work.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: TWICT Conference Room

Ministry of Education and Training Tonga lautohi

📢 Calling All Primary School Teachers!

Are you interested in improving your digital skills and learning how technology can make your work easier and more effective?

Join us for our Digital Literacy Training: Excel & AI for Primary School Teachers and gain practical skills that you can immediately apply in your classroom and daily work.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: TWICT Conference Room

What You Will Learn

📊 Excel for Educators

Creating and managing spreadsheets
Organising student records and assessment data
Using formulas to perform simple calculations automatically
Creating charts and graphs to visualize information
Improving efficiency when preparing reports and tracking student progress

🤖 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Understanding what AI is and how it works
Exploring AI tools such as ChatGPT and other educational AI platforms
Using AI to generate lesson ideas and classroom activities
Creating quizzes, worksheets, and teaching resources with AI assistance
Learning responsible and ethical use of AI in education

💡 Digital Skills for the Modern Classroom

Discovering tools that can save time and increase productivity
Enhancing lesson planning and content creation
Building confidence in using digital technologies for teaching and learning

Whether you're a beginner or already have some experience with digital tools, this session will provide practical knowledge and hands-on examples to help you work smarter and teach more effectively.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and secure your spot.

We look forward to learning with you!

A Tribute to Mrs Lucy K*m Kee Moala-Mafi

Today, the SCA Team joined the Tonga National University, the Hon. Minister for Education and Training, and the Ministry of Education and Training to pay our respects and tribute to a dedicated and hardworking servant of Tonga's education sector, Mrs Lucy K*m Kee Moala-Mafi.

When the Save the Children Australia (SCA) programme first commenced in Tonga, Lucy played an instrumental role in recruiting the very first Project Management Unit (PMU) team that would go on to implement GPE and DFAT-funded programmes for MET. Her leadership, professionalism, and commitment during the recruitment process helped bring together an incredible team that continues to serve the education sector today.

Beyond recruitment, Lucy remained actively involved in supporting the programme through her contributions to the Technical Working Groups (TWG), Project Steering Committee (PSC), and Local Education Group (LEG). Even after her retirement from MET, she continued serving the education sector through Tonga National University, where she remained until her passing.

Lucy leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, wisdom, and a deep passion for education. Her contributions have helped shape and strengthen the education system in Tonga, and her impact will be felt for many years to come.

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with her family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her.
Toka a he nonga moe fiemalie e 'Eikii, Lucy. Mālō 'aupito ho'o ngāue mateaki ma'a Tonga mo e Ako i Tonga. Your legacy lives on through the many lives you touched. ❤️🙏🕊️ Ministry of Education and Training Tonga Tonga National University - 'Univesiti Fakafonua 'a Tonga

📢 VACANCIES OPEN – JOIN THE BRACE PMU TEAM!

Interested in climate resilience, education, community impact, and making a difference for Tonga’s future? 💡

The Ministry of Education & Training (MET), in partnership with Save the Children Australia, is now recruiting for the BRACE Project Management Unit (PMU).

Available roles include:
• BRACE Education Adviser
• BRACE Climate Change Adviser
• BRACE GEDSI & Environment/Social Safeguards Adviser

The BRACE initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of children and communities through the education sector and climate adaptation work across Tonga.

📌 For more information and full job descriptions, visit the MET website here:
https://www.education.gov.to/index.php/component/content/article/126-vacancies-brace-project-management-unit-pmu?catid=84&Itemid=437

Applications close: Friday 12 June 2026, 11:59pm (Tonga Time).

Please share with anyone who may be interested. Malo

Fanongonongo fakataha fakapule Vahe Tongatapu,

Kau Puleako mālō e tau mo e ngāue mei he feituʻú na. ʻOku makatuʻunga e fakahohaʻá ni ko e fakataha ʻa e kau puleako naʻe ʻamanaki ke fakahoko ʻi he ʻaho Falaite 29 ʻo Mē 2026, ʻoku ʻunuakiʻi mai ia ki he ʻaho Tuʻapulelulu 28 ʻo Mē 2026. ʻE to e fanongonongo atu pē he letió ʻi he polokalama ako ʻapongipongi.

Post - Ako Lautohi

STAT3 In-Service Planning officially kicked off in Ha'apai last week, with the EAU Team and SCA PMU Team delivering orientation sessions on the STAT3 Administration Handbook for teachers and principals.

The sessions focused on strengthening understanding around proper STAT3 supervision, administration processes, and ensuring schools are well prepared and aligned for implementation. Teachers and principals were pleased to receive hard copies of the handbook as an important reference tool to support consistent and quality administration across schools.

This week, the team continues onward to Vava'u to continue the in-service rollout.
A big thank you to all school leaders and educators for the warm engagement, active discussions, and commitment towards strengthening assessment systems in Tonga’s education sector. 🇹🇴


Ministry of Education and Training Tonga Ako Lautohi