Congratulations to all students who have successfully passed and been selected for Form 4 in 2026 at St. Francis High School.
We warmly welcome you to our school community. Your success is the result of your hard work and commitment, and we are proud to have you join us.
We wish you all the best as you begin this new stage of your learning journey. May your time at St. Francis High School be successful, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Welcome and congratulations once again.
As we come to the close of another meaningful year, the St. Francis High School community— teachers, support staff, and families—joined together for the final events of 2025 with hearts full of gratitude and joy.
This week, our Assiss community of teaching and supporting staff gathered for a special time of reflection and renewal. It was a wonderful opportunity to refresh, wash away the challenges of the past year, and re-energize for all that awaits us in 2026. Moments like these remind us of the strength of our unity as a school family.
The celebration also included the joyful tradition of exchanging gifts among staff, filling the atmosphere with warmth and appreciation. Our children were not left behind—there was plenty of entertainment, laughter, and festive cheer, making their Christmas season even brighter.
Most importantly, this time allowed us to commemorate the coming of Christ, welcoming His light, hope, and peace into each of our hearts as we prepare for Christmas Day.
From the simple yet meaningful celebrations held here at St. Francis High School, we extend our warmest wishes:
Merry Christmas to you all, and may God’s blessings guide us into a joyful and prosperous 2026.
Saint Francis High School proudly celebrated the graduation of its 45 Form 6 students on a joyful and memorable occasion marking the successful completion of the 2025 academic year.
✨ Highlights of the Program:
• The day began with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Tara-Jake, offering blessings and thanksgiving for the graduates’ achievements.
• A solemn Procession of Graduates followed, symbolizing their transition from students to alumni.
• The Maneaba program added cultural richness and formality to the event, reflecting the school’s traditions and values.
• The ceremony included the Handing of Certificates, recognizing each student’s dedication and hard work.
• A special Prize Giving Ceremony honored outstanding students for academic excellence, leadership, service, and extracurricular achievements.
• Additional activities and presentations brought inspiration and joy, making the celebration both meaningful and festive.
🌟 Principal’s Message:
The Principal congratulated the Class of 2025 for their perseverance, resilience, and commitment to excellence. The graduates were encouraged to carry forward the values of Saint Francis High School into their future endeavors, becoming leaders and contributors to their communities.
🏆 Prize Giving Recognition:
Awards were presented to students who excelled in academics, sports, leadership, and cultural contributions. These prizes highlighted not only scholastic achievement but also character, service, and creativity — qualities that embody the spirit of Saint Francis High School.
👏 Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Your journey at Saint Francis High School has prepared you for the challenges ahead, and the school community celebrates your success with pride.
Today marks the official start of our end-of-year examinations. Form 6 students begin with their English paper, while Form 5 students sit for their Kiribati paper. This important period signals the culmination of the 2025 academic year, as students demonstrate their hard work, commitment, and learning achievements.
We wish all our students the very best in their exams — may your efforts and dedication bring great success!
#EndOfYearExams #SchoolNews #GoodLuckStudents
Warmest congratulations to our Form 6 students on successfully completing your three-day retreat in preparation for your upcoming national examinations, beginning this Monday, 10th November 2025.
This special time of reflection has helped you to strengthen your faith, focus your minds, and prepare your hearts for the days ahead. We express our sincere gratitude to our Parish Priest for celebrating Mass with us during the retreat, to all our Parishioners, and to Dr. Tiaon for the wonderful treat on the final day — the delicious chicken, sauces, drinks, and ice cream truly lifted everyone’s spirits after a time of fasting and prayer. Your kindness has given us energy and joy as we look forward to the coming examination days.
To all our Form 6 students sitting for the KCSE and KSSC, as well as our Form 5 students sitting for KSCE papers and our Form 4 TVET 1 students taking part in the KSCE, we wish you the very best. May the spirit that guided you throughout your retreat continue to inspire, strengthen, and accompany you during your exams.
Remember — stay calm, trust in your preparation, and believe in yourself allowing the Spirits to guide you,
Best wishes and God’s blessings always!From the St. Francis High School Community
As we approach the national examination period, our school has come together in a spirit of unity and care to prepare our environment for success. Both students and staff have generously given their time and energy to support a litter-free campus, recognizing that a clean space contributes to a clear and focused mind.
This initiative is more than just tidying up—it's a symbol of readiness, discipline, and collective pride. By removing clutter and waste, we are setting the tone for a calm, organized, and uplifting atmosphere where every student can feel supported and encouraged.
We are especially grateful to our dear friends at KOIL Kiritimati Branch, whose generous donation of trash drums has made a significant impact. These drums have helped us gather waste efficiently, keeping our grounds neat and free from scattered rubbish. Their support has empowered our students to take responsibility for non-organic waste and understand the importance of proper disposal.
Thank you, KOIL, for standing with us. Your contribution is not only practical—it’s a powerful gesture of community partnership and care for our students’ well-being.
Let’s continue to work hand in hand to keep our school clean, focused, and ready for the challenges ahead.
Public Notice: Relocation of Community Dump Site – Kiritimati Island
Please be advised that the usual dump site previously located opposite our school has now been officially closed.
The new designated dump site has been relocated to the lagoon side, as shown in the photos above. We kindly ask all community members to take note of this change and dispose of waste responsibly at the new location.
This update is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for our students, staff, and the wider Kiritimati community.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Cheers to Our Student Champions!
Hoorays to our incredible students who made a real difference on this day! With energy, teamwork, and care, they completed the full cycle of responsible waste management:
• Placing rubbish properly into the designated drums
• Collecting all drums from around the classroom blocks
• Transporting and emptying every drum—along with other scattered rubbish—at the proper dump site
Their actions reflect not only a commitment to cleanliness but also a deep sense of responsibility for our school environment. This effort sets a powerful example for all and shows how small steps can lead to big change.
We are proud of you all—keep leading the way!
A Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) workshop was recently conducted by the Kiribati Institute of Technology on Kiritimati Island. We are proud to share that five of our dedicated teachers—Sr Lucy, Atarake, Moanibou, Tabunga, and Kaburoro—took part in this valuable program and successfully graduated with a Certificate in Basic Competency.
This module forms part of an Introductory Professional Development initiative, designed to strengthen foundational skills and promote lifelong learning among educators. Their achievement reflects a strong commitment to growth and a shared vision of equipping our students with practical, skills-based education. We celebrate their success and thank them for representing our school with pride and purpose.
Form 5 and Form 6 students of St. Francis High School were recently given a valuable opportunity to engage with the Australian Scholarship Award Awareness Programme, marking a significant step in their journey toward further education.
The session was led by Ms. Nicola Roth, Second Secretary – Development, and Mr. Timaio Nauto, Assistant Program Manager – Employment & Labour Mobility. Their presentations offered rich insights into scholarship pathways, eligibility, and the broader vision of educational support available to Kiribati students.
Our senior students participated actively in this informative and empowering session, gaining clarity and motivation to pursue future academic opportunities. The atmosphere was one of curiosity, hope, and thoughtful engagement.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the visiting team and all those involved in organizing this initiative. Your efforts are helping to shape brighter futures for our young people—kam raba for your support and inspiration.
St. Francis High School joyfully celebrated the Feast Day of its patron, St. Francis of Assisi, with a rich and meaningful program that blended storytelling, worship, community spirit, and cheerful competition—all held inside the school’s maneaba.
The celebration began with a reflective sharing of the life story of St. Francis of Assisi. Through vivid storytelling, students and staff were invited to journey through his early years of wealth and privilege, his radical choice to embrace poverty, and his deep love for all of God’s creation. The presentation highlighted his humility, compassion, and unwavering faith, setting a reverent and inspiring tone for the day.
This was followed by a solemn Eucharistic Celebration, joined by special guests including the school principal, our beloved sisters, and the Active Head Catechist, who also serves as the school Chaplain. Their presence added grace and warmth to the occasion, reinforcing the spiritual heart of the event.
After the liturgy, the community gathered for a joyful cake-cutting ceremony and a shared meal, filling the maneaba with laughter, conversation, and the spirit of togetherness.
To close the day, students participated in a series of indoor games played inside the maneaba, featuring a friendly match between Team St. Paul and Team St. Peter. The games sparked excitement and camaraderie, showcasing teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this day memorable. Kam raba, and Happy Feast Day to all!
St. Francis High School extends heartfelt gratitude to our two student representatives, Tabeibeiti Keebwa and Elesi Mikare, both from Form 4C, who participated in the World Tourism Day Poetry Contest held on Thursday, 25th September at the Linnix Boardroom.
Despite the short notice, these brave young women stepped forward with enthusiasm and worked closely with their teacher to prepare. They joined contestants from LPSSS and JSS, and although they did not place in the top two positions, they embraced the challenge with courage and grace — stepping into an unfamiliar role without hesitation.
Each student received $30.00 in recognition of their participation.
On Saturday evening, they were invited as guests to a formal gathering where the Honorable Mikarite Temari served as guest of honor. The event featured presentations on community-based tourism practices in Kiribati and highlighted various initiatives led by the Tourism Unit.
St. Francis has requested copies of these presentations, as they hold valuable insights for both students and staff.
Once again, we thank Tabeibeiti and Elesi for proudly representing our school. Their yellow attire stood out as a symbol of school spirit and youthful optimism.
Special thanks to Ms. Maere Tekanene for preparing and supporting our students throughout this experience. Her dedication helped make their participation possible and meaningful.
" Last Wednesday 17th September 2025, Form 6 students performed a skit in their assigned groups. Each group had a team leader who guided the preparation from start to finish. All skits were based on their covered literature work which involved Remember the Titans directed by Boaz Yakin and the two short stories The Doll’s House by Katherine Mansfield and The Necklace by Guy De Mauppasant. The skits focused on the main elements of the film and the short stories such as the main parts of the plot which included the climax and the conflict, the messages and others.
The highlight of this short skit which last less than 10 minutes for most were the creativity presented by some groups. These included opening songs which helped the participants obtain a relaxed feeling prior to proper presenting of their roles. Though short, these short skits have provided an opportunity to work together as a team, using technological devices such as recorded applicable sounds from the media and blue tooth to provide the tone of the story required. In another group, they composed a simple and short song in English for their message. In order to assist those with poor recall of English characters’ names, the whole exercise was in some way serving their needs as they used cards to present each acting role names.
As their teacher, I am more than grateful for their tireless efforts as they covered the last leg of their IA. I noticed at the start that sometimes working in groups and being a team leader is not easy but eventually they all have managed to guide to their very best. My best wishes to you all our finalists as you prepare before the final KSSC soon to happen."
Thanks very much Maere for putting this together. Chhh
Today’s Mass celebration was marked by a joyful and meaningful milestone for our school community—the blessing of our newly acquired truck with holy water. This sacred ritual, led with reverence and gratitude, symbolizes our prayer for protection, good fortune, and purposeful service as the vehicle begins its journey in support of our students, staff, and daily operations.
We were deeply honored to welcome a special guest to this occasion: the Parish Chairman from Teraina Parish, whose generous support and leadership were instrumental in the fundraising efforts that made this truck a reality. His presence reminded us of the power of unity and shared vision across our parishes.
This moment is not just about a vehicle—it’s about progress, collaboration, and the spirit of giving. We extend heartfelt thanks to all who contributed, especially our hardworking students and dedicated staff. Your commitment and enthusiasm have carried us to this proud achievement.
Hooray for this blessed step forward! May our new truck serve with strength, safety, and grace.
Our Form 6 Biology students recently showcased their human system models, demonstrating incredible creativity, effort, and understanding of the human body organ system.
From preparation to presentation, students engaged in hands-on activities that made learning both fun and meaningful. Their dedication and innovative ideas truly impressed teachers and peers alike.
We are truly thankful for their hard work and proud of the enthusiasm they brought to this learning experience. This is a shining example of learning by doing at St. Francis High School!
Kam bati n rabwa & well done, Form 6 Biology students.
Today, our school was blessed with an unexpected visit from a very generous and kind tourist staying at Lagoon View Resort. In a short period of time, he surprised us by donating a few basketball jersey singlets, books, and pens. Though his visit was brief, his act of kindness was truly great and will be remembered by our school community for years to come.
Friday 19th Sept, early in the morning before period 2 start, our students and staff proudly took part in a community cleaning campaign, organized by the Ministry of Line and Phoenix Island Development. With great energy and teamwork, our school family collected inorganic rubbish, packing it into green bags for proper disposal.
This initiative was more than just cleaning — it was about showing our love for our island, protecting our environment, and setting an example of responsibility and care for future generations.
A huge thank you to all our students and staff who volunteered their time and effort. Your dedication proves that together, we can keep our island clean, beautiful, and a true paradise to live in.
Special thanks to Teingoa Iotebwa for capturing these wonderful photos of our students and staff in action.
St. Francis High School – supporting a cleaner, greener community!
We are excited to share wonderful news with our school community — St. Francis High School now has a brand-new truck! This is not just any vehicle; it is a symbol of dedication, unity, and the power of hard work over the past two years.
Through countless fundraising efforts, activities, and the generous support of our wider community, we have finally achieved this milestone. The gift of hard work truly bears fruit, and this new truck will serve many of our needs — from student travel and school activities to urgent errands and other essential uses.
On behalf of the students, staff, and families of St. Francis High School, we echo our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in this achievement.
To our Parish, Mother Theresa, London Kiritimati
To the nearby parish communities in Teraina and Tabuaeran
To our supporters and generous individuals here in Kiritimati Islands
To our dedicated parents, staff, and students of 2024–2025
Your kindness, sacrifice, and generosity made this possible. This truck stands as a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for a shared vision.
From all of us at St. Francis High School:THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
What a wonderful day at St. Francis!
On Friday, 5th September, we held our PTA Meeting and Term 3 Report Giving. It was inspiring to see so many parents and guardians come in to meet with teachers, talk about their children’s learning journey, and share ideas together.
We’re especially grateful because this year, more families joined us than in previous years - showing how much we all care about working together for our students’ success.
Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support - St. Francis is stronger because of you!
On Friday, during Periods 4 and 5, the St Francis High School community came together for a special school Mass, celebrated by Fr Mataio. This Eucharistic celebration was a moment of unity, reverence, and spiritual reflection for both students and staff.
What made this Mass especially memorable was the inclusion of baptismal rites for four children connected to our school staff: Kamatua, Temea, Moanteuea (child of Alice), and the infant daughter of Baaka. Their baptism, held within the context of our school Mass, brought a deep sense of joy and blessing to the entire community.
In the Catholic tradition, baptism is a sacred act of initiation—a symbol of new life and belonging within the Church. Witnessing these baptisms during our school Mass was a powerful reminder of the faith and family spirit that enriches our school life.
We extend heartfelt thanks to Fr Mataio for leading this celebration and to the families who shared this special moment with us. It was a day of grace, connection, and celebration—one that will be remembered with warmth and gratitude.
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Ana Tuutia te reirei are kakaraoaki ni katoa kanimabong ike e a kairaki iroun Fr Mataio Raimon n te ta aio. Te bong aei ao e kakoauaaki iai naba aia bong ataei aika natiia taan reirei are anganaki te Takaramentu ae Te Babetito. Tekeraoi reken te takaramentu n Babetito ao e rabwa kakoaun te bong ae kakannanato aio iroumi staff ake ami ataei aio. Ko rabwa riki Fr Mataio n reken am tai ma ataei te reirei ni karaoan ara Tutia.
God Bless
St Francis High School was honoured to welcome the EduKaIT Kiribati Team, working in partnership with CEDAK, and supported by the Ministry of Education and the Australian Government. Their visit brought joy, hope, and renewed connection to our school community.
Among the visiting team was Fr Mataio, Director of Catholic Education and also the Director for our Catholic schools. His presence made this occasion truly special, as it marked the first time our school had the opportunity to speak directly with a Director—sharing our experiences, challenges, and dreams for the future.
The visit brought life and encouragement, especially to mission schools in Phoenix and Christmas Islands, as the team came not only to observe but to listen. They asked what we need, and they promised to take those concerns back with them as they plan future support—including essential school stationery and resources.
One of the most exciting announcements was the confirmation of Form 7 for St Francis High School, expected to be established in 2025. This marks a major milestone in our school’s development and opens new academic pathways for our students.
To celebrate this meaningful occasion, the school hosted a warm and joyful gathering, filled with smiles, stories, and the spirit of togetherness that defines our school life.
Kam rabwa EduKaIT Team, CEDAK, the Ministry of Education, and the Australian Government for walking alongside us. Your visit has left a lasting impact—and we look forward to the journey ahead.
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E bukamarua ana botaki ni butimwaai te reirei ni butimaaia ana irua aika rine Te Tautaeka are e kaainaki irouia Mataniwiia ana botaki n reirei te tautaeka ao reirein aaro iaon Kiribati. E kairaki te mananga aio iroun te tia kaira te mananga ae Fr Mataio Raimon are bon ngaia naba ae tararuai ana reirei nako te aro ni Katorika. Kain naba te mananga aio bon Teima Onorio are ngaia e tarai reirein an kauarinan te aro ni Kamatu ae te KUC iaon Kiribati ao bon raoia n roko Tiito are ngaia Mataniwiia ana kauarinan nako te tautaeka iao Kiribati.
Te roko aio bon kakoroan ana reitaki te tautaeka ma reirein nako aaro iaon Kiribati. E kaota kukureina St Francis n te roko aio kiona ai bon tibwa te moan tai n reke te tai ma aia Tarekita ae Fr Mataio.
Uotan te roko naba aio bon kamatoan tein te koraki 7 are e a tia ni bwaati ba e a butimwaeaki ana bubut te reirei ibukin katean ana koraki 7.
Te kakukurei ae e tiku ma ngaia taan reirei ao bon ataei imwin te roko aio ba iai katautau ao babaire bwa iai buoka tabeua n aron bwaai n rerei ao tabeua riki ake ana karekeaki ao man kaokaki ake bon kanoan naba ana reitaki ke waaki te tiim aio.
Ko rabwa CEDAK, EduKaIT ao te tautaeka n Aotiteria rinanon ana waaki te Bootaki n reirei ibukin barongaan aio. Te Mauri, Te Raoi ao Te Tabomoa.
Thanks to Catechist Terootika Tieraata and to his team from Ueen Te Rootario Sector in continuing their project of filling up sand and lays more concrete bricks to the building. The school as a whole is very proud of the determination and courage you have shown as you reach this stage under your constructive plan despite te kakumekume n ami makoro ao iaan batami. Kam bati n rabwa ao are ieta ami makuri ma korakorami.AMATEUR!
This is one of the implementation to the new curriculum of the ministry of education. Our teacher Atarake Rootan and his students shows their ability that they can do/ make out of their best to carryout their learning progress through pratical and hand on hand acitivity to archive their learning objectives. Well Done Collegues !
The school kick off assessment 1 on week 6 and it still on till the end of the week.This is Form 4 B during their Kiribati Paper. Everyone looks serious in doing the very best of grabbing the highest mark. All best studs!
We are grateful to have our most beautiful Kimberly, (Miss Kiribati 2024) visiting our school today. Her presence in the midst of both students and staff brings joy and proud. Miss Kiribati visitation also empowers the life of young girls in our school, encouraging them to be leaders in the future.
A very vibrant Photo day, moving everyone to smile and make memory for the month of March 2025. Cheers
School family welcoming feast to our new Chaplain Tirikiai and his wife, Karenga, Tebwebwe and Tabunga.
A big-fat shout-out to St. Francis staff led by Chaplain Tirikai and Maereiti for digging a trench for electric wire to run underground from the main box (Baoki ni Iti) to the new staff house.
A new project (house construction), proudly sponsored by Itoi-ni-Ngaina Kiritimati Island.
Under the "blazing sun" and the heat is a "searing knife" to those men is nothing but to accomplish their target with full energy and determination. Bravo gentlemen, halfway to go.
Two USA tourists visited the school today and kindly donated some stationaries and other items. Their visit was appreciated by the whole community. These items will indeed help the school in areas where needed. Many thanks to you Rich & Katy Wilkens and Brian & Kay Hopkins. Wish you all the best while exploring the goodness of Christmas Island. God Bless
A total amount of $1,148.80 was raised during the last day of school on 16th of August this year. Three to four teachers with no forms joined with Form Teachers of the 8 classes of Forms 4,5 and 6 to raise funds towards a school truck. Form 5B with Moanibou Ngaruenga, their form teacher, raised the highest sum of money and will be given a reward of $100.00. More details as follow:
St.Francis High School received a total prize of $1673.00 for its great achievement in the following competitions during the 45th Independence celebrations. The following were the competitions that it entered and judged against its fellow senior secondary schools on the island :
Inter-school sports (intermediate and senior division) - 1st place - $650.00
Exams kick start today on 8th August 2024 and the school compound is dead silent as everybody is occupied attempting to answer their question papers in their assigned rooms. To allow comfort with space and privacy, all classes are using their homerooms for their exam from today until next Thursday 15th August when exams are to end. During the break, everybody is encouraged to wait within the school compound but far from the classrooms. Many students are waiting in the Mwaneaba and under the shade of te Kanawa/ te Bero trees before their afternoon papers commence. The weather today is at 32 degrees Celsius. It’s quite warm and sometimes the students find the tree shades and the Poverello mwaneaba as ideal waiting sites because they are cool.
Happening on Fri 26th July 2024 at 2pm - A School-Based WASH Quiz @ St. Francis High School in honour of the Kiritimati WASH Day 2024.
To promote and preserve hygienic, safe water and better sanitation in our school community, many thanks to Linnix WASH officials for organising and generously sponsoring this quiz where each form has to compete for a prize.
The WASHBRIS Team visited St Francis High School on Saturday 22nd of June 2024, performing the WASH workshop. The goal of this workshop was to facilitate the school in reaching the 3 Stars Criteria for quality water and sanitation. Thanks to the Nujulee and Ngaouea Neemia team for such a productive presentation and assistance.
A big shout to our academic ametur warriors for their outstanding performance during the Senior Secondary School Academic night competition at Xmas Mini Stadium as part of the celebration of our 45th independence anniversary in 2024. The whole school community witnessed the discipline and dedication of these students to an advanced level. Congratulations to you all and you have made us all proud of your excellent effort. Many thanks!!!
The school was very proud of the outstanding performance of our March team during the 45th Parade to honour our beloved Kiribati Independence day 2024.
We want to thank these amazing students below and our dedicated staff, supportive people and talented coaches, for their outstanding organisation, preparation, positivity and incredible skills. Massive thanks for your tireless efforts and untold hours.
St.Francis High School staff and students were overjoyed to be the winners of this year’s competition. Schools participating included us, the Phoenix Islands Senior Secondary School (LPSSS), Itoini Mainiku High School and Kiritimati Atoll Junior Secondary School. This is history for all of us because it was the first time to introduce keeping a record of three important achievements: school top track runners, shortest time used in the track events in all track events covered and finally the longest distance covered by field event competitors in the shot putt and long jump.
Forms 4 and 5 Quiz Team are preparing before the upcoming Quiz to take place on the 14th of July in Ronton. Their opponents will be their sister schools on the island namely the Line and Phoenix Senior Secondary known for its short name LPSSS and Itoi ni Mainiku Secondary School. It will be the first time for many to present themselves in public and speaking on stage to a larger audience so it’s going to be a real challenge but will be rewarding at the same time. These students are not only going to be excellent in their subjects but they should learn to respond within the short time limit permitted.
St Francis High School celebrated St Paul’s and St Peter’s Feast day on Friday 28th June. The celebration began with a march parade by the two school teams named after our patron saints in the front area of the school compound. St Peter won in all competitions beginning from the morning march parade, field events and indoor events at the school mwaneaba,Poverello.
Staff and students are at the peak of a hectic week of preparations before the upcoming 45th independence anniversary which the school will also participate in for various events which include the marching parade, interschool sports competition, quiz competition, speech competition to name but a few. At the same time staff are marking their examination papers, entering results after the mid-term school-based assessment convened during Weeks 6 to 7, ongoing literacy and numeracy tutorials and assessment, training of the squad team, having special classes for the quiz, speech presentation, march practising and boarding with selected participants staying at Poverello Mwaneaba . At the same time both Forms 6 Science and Arts and Commerce are meeting their IA deadlines in some of their subjects. Teachers of concerned classes also try their best to get these done before this exciting anniv
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