Prayer, Parade, and Prizes: A Joyful Day at St Joseph’s School Carnival in Tenaru, Solomon Islands

Last Friday, 23 May, St Joseph Catholic School, Tenaru in the Solomon Islands came alive with colour, energy, and celebration as students, staff, and families gathered for the much-anticipated annual School Carnival. The day began on a beautiful and prayerful note with a Eucharistic Mass.

Following the Mass, students, staff, and parents assembled on the school field with great excitement as the annual Parade Ceremony commenced. Students proudly marched in their team colours, cheered on enthusiastically by friends, family, and teachers.

The day unfolded with a variety of athletic events, including running races, relays, and other team sports and the festivities concluded with an award ceremony, where the winning team proudly marched across the grounds with their cherished trophy.

Sports events like these play a vital role in Marist schools across the Province. They help build character, strengthen relationships, and most importantly, instill in our students the values of teamwork, perseverance, and community.

Congratulations to the winning team and to the school for hosting such a vibrant, joyful, and well-organised event!

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Thank you to Br Epalle Taega for the information and pictures.