A special international visit
August brought us incredible joy with the visit of our dear friends and co-founders from Australia. We were blessed to welcome Mama Nic, Mama Maree and Papa Te to our school community. Their presence brought such warmth and excitement to our children and staff.
These wonderful visitors didn’t just come to observe – they became part of our Agape Star family, interacting with the children, sharing stories from their home countries and spreading love throughout our campus. The cultural exchange was beautiful to witness, and our children were fascinated to learn about life in Australia and Fiji.
An unforgettable mini concert
The highlight of their visit was undoubtedly our special mini concert! What an incredible showcase of talent we witnessed:
Musical magic with Papa Te
Papa Te delighted everyone with his guitar playing, creating beautiful melodies that had the entire audience captivated. His musical talents brought such joy to our celebration!
Dance performances
Our talented children took to the stage with energetic and colourful dance performances. From traditional Ugandan dances to contemporary moves, every child participated with such enthusiasm and pride. The smiles on their faces were absolutely priceless!
Beautiful songs
The sweet voices of our Agape Star children filled the air with beautiful songs, some in English, others in Luganda, creating a truly multicultural celebration that touched everyone’s hearts.
Parents and Guardians joy
Seeing our parents and guardians beaming with pride as they watched their children perform was one of the most heartwarming moments. The joy and laughter shared by everyone present created memories that will last a lifetime.
Historic moment: Official opening of the Dream Star Care (Boarding) Facility
Perhaps the most significant milestone of the term was the official opening of our brand new girls and boys dormitories! This has been a God dream in the making, and seeing it come to fruition was incredibly emotional for all of us. Thank you to all families across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji who have a big hand in this! The goodness of our God continues to amaze us.
Girls Dormitory
Our beautiful girls’ dormitory is now ready to provide a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for our female students. The facility will only need proper sleeping arrangements, study areas and all necessary amenities to support our children’s educational journey. The dormitory was named Mama Ida House in memory of my beautiful mother who passed in 2024.
Boys Dormitory
The boys dormitory stands equally impressive, designed to accommodate our male students with dignity and comfort. The dormitory was named Dura House in appreciation of the support of Fijian families who fundraised for the Dream Star Care (Boarding) Facility.
Both dormitories represent our commitment to providing quality boarding facilities for children who need them most, caring for up to 25 students.
Commemorative plaques
The installation of commemorative plaques marks this historic achievement permanently and the beautiful support from our Australian, New Zealand and Fijian families. These plaques will remind future generations of students about this significant milestone in Agape Star’s journey toward excellence in education.
Gratitude and looking forward
As we wrap up this incredible Term 2, our hearts overflow with gratitude:
To our amazing students who continue to inspire us with their dedication and talents
To our dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to nurture each child
To our supportive parents and guardians who trust us with their most precious gifts
To our international visitors who brought joy and global perspective to our community
To all our supporters and partners who make dreams like new dormitories become reality
To our God who remains faithful to all He has promised, His mercies are indeed new every morning
What’s next?
As we prepare for Term 3, we are filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead. Our students will return refreshed and ready to learn and we’ll continue building on the strong foundation we’ve established.
The success of Term 2, crowned by such wonderful celebrations and the opening of the Dream Star Care (Boarding) Facility, sets a platform for an even more remarkable Term 3. We can’t wait to see what amazing achievements await us!
Stay connected
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