RWANDA: Teachers’ Day, the Feast of St. John Paul II, and News from VJN

ST JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL of Mbugangali: Two Special Events marked the Month of October in Mbugangali.

Teachers’ Day was celebrated by the District and took place at the University where Our Colleagues study.

Two Teachers, the Most Senior Teachers, were honored; at St. John Paul II School, they run Top Class in Kindergarten.	The Middle Class of Kindergarten was nicely decorated, and the Children were making great Progress in Height and Wisdom.

Other Teachers run the Baby Class in the same Nursery School	Primary School Teachers led the Students all together in the Schoolyard with the Help of a Sound System.

For the Feast of St. John Paul II, the Commemoration began at the Church in Mbugangali with Mass and the Confirmation of Six of Our Students who had prepared well.

Upon arriving at School, Our Students had to wait for the rain to stop before beginning the Formal Ceremonies. Everything went very well.

The Confirmed Students at the School Festival with the Delegate of the Bishop of the Diocese.	The Choir had prepared for the Occasion.

Cutting of the Party Cake with Champagne and Celebratory Drinks.	A Special Performance prepared by the Students for the Guests of Honor.

The Students were present for the Colorful Show.	Obviously, Traditional Dance could not be omitted, along with the Appropriate Poems.

Construction of a New Building continues:

The Roof Sheets were installed in a single day. The Plastering of the walls was continuing.

The Access Ramp to the Second Floor had been concreted and would be very sturdy.

News from Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle

The VTC Students were doing their Practical Training.

In October 2026, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle VTC conducted its Monthly Field Visit to monitor Student Interns deployed in various Workshops, Garages, and Salons in Gisenyi. The Visit revealed an inspiring and highly encouraging Portrait of Young Artisans fully integrated into Professional Life. In the Welding Workshops, Students wearing safety Helmets handled Sparks and Steel with Discipline and Teamwork. In the Auto Repair Garages, Teams disassembled Engine Blocks, diagnosed Vehicles, and broke down Gender Barriers, with Female Students confidently repairing Brake Systems and leading Technical Tasks. Their Supervisors praised their Punctuality, Curiosity, and Willingness to get their Hands dirty.

Welding Internship	Welding Internship	Auto Mechanics Internship	Auto Mechanics Internship

The Journey continued into the Vibrant World of Beauty and Fashion, where Our Students’ Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit truly shone. In Hairs, Interns performed Professional Bleached Cuts, Intricate Twists, and Manicures, earning the trust of Clients in Modern, High-end Salons as well as Community Spaces. At Sewing Workshops, Students proudly showcased Market-ready Blouses made from Colorful African Prints from Ankara, featuring Modern and Trendy Designs, demonstrating their commitment to Independent Work.

Sewing Internship	Sewing Internship	Hairdressing Internship	Hairdressing Internship

In the Four Trades – Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Hairdressing and Sewing – the Students demonstrated not only Technical Competence, but also Confidence, Professionalism and the Spirit of future Job Creators.

Brother André BILODEAU, Brother Pierre Célestin KALISSA