Graduation on a resort island
An unusual graduation ceremony took place on Saturday 17 November when 29 Australia-Pacific Technical College hospitality students receive their qualifications at Castaway Island Resort, off the west coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu.
APTC responds to Cyclone Evan
There was a lot on my mind on Thursday as the winds of Cyclone Evan were howling all around us. I was most concerned for the staff and students of the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC). Our international students have come to Samoa from acro …
Healthy nutrition for children in Fiji
In a country such as Fiji with a large population of very young children, good nutrition is vital. One place it can most effectively be taught is in early-childhood learning centres – kindergartens. This means the future teachers of very young childr …
APTC’S new CEO takes charge
The new Chief Executive Officer of the Australia-Pacific Technical College, Ms Denise O’Brien, has taken up the reins of her new job.
APTC Vanuatu improving support to young people in the Pacific
The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Port Vila has begun the delivery of the first Certificate IV in Youth Work training program. Twenty youth workers from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands have commenced a five-month program, which when s …
APTC students to graduate in big Namaka Ceremony
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Mahendra Kumar, was the guest of honour when more than 80 APTC students graduate in Namaka. Students of the Australia-Pacific Technical College graduated in a big ceremony in Namaka, Fiji, on F …
APTC Graduation in Apia
The Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fatialofa Tuilaepa Sailele Lupesoliai Malielegaoi was the keynote speaker when 45 students graduated at the Australia-Pacific Technical College.
Samoan plumbers consider healthier sanitation option
In April this year (2012), Wayne and Hilton Gilinsky of Aqua Nova of New Zealand kindly offered to donate an Aqua Nova demonstration unit to the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Samoa so it could be used as a training aid. Aqua Nova is o …
APTC graduation in Nuku'alofa
Kingdom of Tonga's Minister for Education was the keynote speaker when 28 students graduated at the Australia-Pacific Technical College last week.
Australia Day - Samoa style
The APTC Samoa students, staff and their families celebrated the Australia Day and dedicated it with fun game of cricket in the afternoon. The group of students who participated on the fun day were the School of Trade & Technology students, who h …
APTC-PNG unites for Australia Day
In Papua New Guinea, the National Day is celebrated in September and in Port Moresby, it is highlighted by the fabulous Hiri Moale Festival. Given the long and strong ties PNG has with Australia, the Papua New Guineans understand and appreciate the t …
Men invest in future through APTC
APTC is supporting young men from remote locations working in non-traditional employment areas to be successful and provide more for themselves and their communities.