Paradise Academy

This week, our High School students participated in the 2026 Chess Tournament
♟️organized by Port Moresby International School, joining 9 schools and 15 teams from across Port Moresby.

The tournament provided an excellent opportunity for students to apply their strategic thinking, concentration, and problem-solving skills in a competitive environment.

Congratulations to all students who took part, and thank you to Moresby International School for organizing this event and providing such a valuable experience for all participants.

From opening moves to final checkmates, our High School students put their chess skills to the test throughout this Chess Tournament. Congratulations to all students who participated and took on the challenge.

Special congratulations to our winners:
🏆 1st Place – Yashwa K.
🥈 2nd Place – Sophia J.
🥈 2nd Place – Job A.
🥉 3rd Place – Izzard J.
🥉 3rd Place – Jeridiah J.

Swipe through to see highlights from the tournament. ♟️

🌊 World Ocean Day in Action!
Observed annually on 8 June, World Ocean Day raises awareness of the importance of protecting our oceans and marine ecosystems. In observance of this day, our Grade 5 and 6 students, together with their teachers, participated in a beach clean-up at Ela Beach.
Working together, students collected litter and helped care for their local environment while gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting our oceans and coastlines.
Take a glimpse into a day of teamwork, learning, and community action 💪
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Our teachers took on the Brain Rain Challenge 🧠, putting their critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills to work while enjoying some friendly competition and winning small prizes along the way ✨ It was a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and have a little fun together, while strengthening the teamwork that helps create a positive learning environment for our students.
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Join our Cooking Club for a fun space to cook together, try new recipes, and connect with other mums in our school community. This club is open exclusively to mothers of our students.

Whether you're an experienced cook or just want to give it a go, we'd love to have you join us!

📅 Every Saturday, starting 13 June 2026

Please register using the link below:
https://forms.gle/kWHGePVow53NV39D6

Our Grade 12 students attended the 11th sitting of National Parliament of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🏛️, where they observed parliamentary proceedings and gained firsthand insight into how national issues are discussed and debated.
We were honoured to be welcomed by Assistant Speaker Hon. Robert Naguri, MP, and sincerely thank him for his warm reception.

Students also participated in an informative tour led by Mr. Nathan Pomaleu from the Education and Civics Division. We sincerely thank Mr. Pomaleu for sharing his knowledge, answering students’ questions, and deepening their understanding of civic responsibility and national governance.
An enriching experience in real-world civic education ⚖️📚
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📷 Photo credit: National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
Source: PNG Parliamentary Service live stream (11th National Parliament sitting, 4 June 2026)
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Selected students from Grades 7, 8, and 9 participated in the YouDebate 🌍🗣, an international debating competition organised by AUF and Speaking Schools Australasia (SSA). Held online through Zoom, students debated topics ranging from Law & Order and technology to media and international relations, developing confidence, critical thinking, and public speaking skills.

The experience strengthened their ability to present ideas clearly, work as a team, and engage in respectful discussion.