Other enterprises and activities at the centre are production of coconut
oil, tie-dyed fabrics, pillowcases and ice blocks, which are sold to local
communities. A bazaar is held at the end of every school year. The centre
also has a piggery and rice mill. We have a canteen, sup-sup garden, and
fuel depot. Sports and recreation include volleyball, basketball, cultural
dances and music.
Our centre is comprised of both permanent and local-style buildings. In
total we have three classrooms, 1 Home Economics workshop, 1 dormitory,
1 staff house, sisters' accommodation, 1 kitchen. The centre uses 1 water
tank. here is also a generator, freezer and video player. The aluminium
canoe has an outboard motor boat that is in need of repair.
With six staff members, St. Anne’s takes in female students of all
denominations who have completed Std 6, up to a total of forty (40) students.
St. Anne's RTC
Western
Province
St Anne's Vocational School was established in 1977 by
a Dominican sister from Sydney, Australia. At the time, female trainees
were relocated from Dominic's Rural Training Centre, at Vanga Point, Kolombangara,
following a devastating fire. The Dominican Sisters of Solomon Islands now
run the centre.
The institution aims to provide ongoing education to young women from villages
who leave formal school after standard six, equipping them with the skills
to contribute to the vitality and well-being of their villages – both
spiritually, culturally, materially and socially. The skills we teach them
are aimed at shaping the girls into good future leaders and Christian mothers
contributing to their society. Our students are very committed and are a
blessing and service to their community.