25 Apr 2019
Rita D. Grace Calvary is a student at Siwa Lima St Joseph’s Technical School in Langgur, Indonesia. Built in 1970, the school is run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart with the aim of educating young people in the region so “they can do something good for themselves and for their families”. In a region where poverty is a pressing issue, St Joseph’s provides the youth of the community with hope for the future. Here is Rita’s story:
“My name is Rita D. Grace Calvary. I am 15 years old.
My father is an employee in a private company. I wished to attend St Joseph’s Technical School as I have a great desire to become an architect. To help me along this career path, I chose to study technical drawing.
Through my studies in this area, I am learning how to master the basic skills of architecture. I wish to continue my studies at university, to further develop my ability and skills in architecture. This will be very useful to me as I try to find a job when I have finished studying.
I am very happy to be a student at St Joseph’s. I encourage my fellow students to be diligent, to work hard, to take responsibility, to have self-discipline, to have esteem for our teachers, and to love our school.
I am very grateful to all of my teachers and those who help me to develop my knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially in the architectural department. I believe that St Joseph’s is the best school in the Malucu Province. Viva my school, St Joseph’s!”
