I rise to acknowledge the Green Valley Languages and Arts School, which teaches Hindi language, Indian music and dance. For nearly 30 years, the school has been a pillar of the local Fiji-Indian community, with tremendous growth in the number enrolled students and in the variety of educational offerings. Through its programs, the school connects students with their cultural heritage and seeks to develop positive community values and attitudes. It was a delight to attend the school's Diwali celebration earlier this month, where I saw the culmination of everyone's learning through musical and dance performances and heard from students about the importance of the festival of lights. Events like this affirm the crucial role that Community Languages Schools play in sustaining our communities and ensuring that culture lives on through younger generations. I extend my sincere congratulations to the students, teachers and parents at Green Valley Languages and Arts School on the success of this year's Diwali Celeb
Green Valley Languages and Arts School
29 November 2023