Wagina Community High School equipped with Internet Access.

Fast and Reliable Internet Transforms Wagina Community High School

For years, Wagina Community High School in South Choiseul Constituency has struggled without fast and reliable internet. Since the school began its secondary intake, students and teachers have faced major challenges in accessing educational resources, staying connected with the outside world, and communicating with education authorities.

A School Cut Off from the Digital World

Wagina Community High School is located in a remote area, far from the provincial capital, Taro Island. Due to this isolation, teachers have relied on the most traditional and time-consuming method of communication—hand-delivering mail by boat to the education authorities in Taro. This process is not only inefficient but also risky, as traveling by boat can be dangerous, especially during rough weather.

The school’s lack of internet access has also meant that students and teachers have been completely cut off from digital learning tools, online research materials, and modern educational resources. With no library on campus, learning has been entirely dependent on outdated textbooks, limiting students’ ability to expand their knowledge beyond what is physically available.

A Life-Changing Solution: Affordable, High-Speed Internet

This long-standing challenge has now been solved thanks to Kacific, which has provided Wagina Community High School with affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet. The installation of this service marks a transformative moment for the school, bringing new opportunities for both students and teachers.

With internet access, teachers can now communicate instantly with education authorities, access online teaching materials, and participate in professional development programs. Students, on the other hand, can explore digital resources, conduct research, and even engage in remote learning opportunities that were previously impossible.

Giving Back to the Community

This initiative was made possible by Island Tech Solomons, whose managing director is a former student of Wagina Community High School. Recognizing the difficulties the school has faced, he saw this as an opportunity to give back to the institution that played a role in his own education. By providing internet access, he is helping to bridge the digital divide and create a better learning environment for the next generation.

The impact of this contribution cannot be overstated. What was once a school struggling with outdated resources is now a connected learning environment where students and teachers can thrive. Thanks to this generous donation, Wagina Community High School is no longer isolated but is now part of the global digital community.