Welcome to the 2026 Academic Year
I welcome you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings.
Balob Teachers College aims at maintaining academic excellence and student life through implementing the National Program Specification Document for a three-year Diploma in Primary Teaching, and the ongoing upgrading of the curriculum to introduce the four-year Bachelor's Degree in Primary Teaching which started dialogue since 2013. To adapt to the ongoing upgrade in curriculum programs, we as the college have provided the "Curriculum Leadership" roles in implementing those changes and improving the student teachers' understanding in those areas of change. The concept of curriculum leaderships has to link to various roles and functions in the teacher education system. Likewise, the practice in teaching curriculum and its application and concepts are all about leading in learning. And Balob Teachers College is proudly championing this curriculum advancement and innovation.
Apart from the curriculum upgrade, for students to live a more meaningful life, the college also has provided other support systems and facilities like the Chaplaincy office, computer laboratory, a clinic, sports field, messing facilities, spiritual growth activities, pastoral care periods, and Sunday Worship Services to cater for that purpose.
As the Principal of this great institution, I dutifully provide effective leadership and strategic guidance to the college. By undertaking the role as the Executive Officer to the Governing Council reporting to the Governing Council, I ensure that the decisions of the Governing Council represent the best interest of the institution. Apart from that, I oversee the duties and functions of the Deputy Principals, the Director of the Academic Division, the Director of the Administrative Division, and the Director of the Student Services to ensure that the college operates efficiently in order to achieve its goals.
It is my pleasure to welcome all continuing and new students, staff and partners to another year of learning, growth and service. May we continue to work together to strengthen Balob Teachers College and its contribution to teacher education in Papua New Guinea.