BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//impactchangingoutcomes.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.3 0.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:f7975df3-a0a8-46ac-a094-bc9d720aa9d3 X-WR-CALDESC:On an inspiring day filled with hope and gratitude\, Saint Piu s X Comprehensive and Technical College (SPICOTEC) in Bota-Limbe experienc ed the joy of welcoming Dr. Apollinaris Mbah\, an orthopedic specialist fr om the United States and a cherished benefactor. This visit marked a signi ficant milestone for SPICOTEC\, a college renowned for its commitment to h ands-on skill development and technical education\, inaugurated by His Lor dship Michael Bibi in 2021. Dr. Mbah\, deeply moved by the vibrant student community and the college’s visionary approach to education\, shared word s of encouragement with SPICOTEC's aspiring leaders. He emphasized the imp ortance of determination\, humility\, and self-reliance\, inspiring studen ts with the message\, “You will be your own boss.” His visit underscored t he critical role of educational support and mentorship in shaping future p rofessionals who are equipped to take control of their destinies.\n\nThe e vent also served as a platform for heartfelt acknowledgments. Dr. Mbah rea ssured students of his ongoing support\, alongside that of other benefacto rs\, notably the husband of the late Mrs. Sandy from the United States\, w ho has been instrumental in supporting the Diocese of Buea’s educational p rojects\, including SPICOTEC. Their generosity has been a beacon of hope\, facilitating the construction of the college and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. Bishop Michael Bibi\, the Bishop of Bue a and the proprietor of all schools in the Diocese\, seized the opportunit y to express his gratitude towards Dr. Mbah and the generous benefactors f or their unwavering support. His words of appreciation highlighted the col lective effort in linking the Diocese with key supporters like the husband of the late Mrs. Sandy\, whose contributions have significantly impacted the diocese's educational landscape. The Bishop’s visit on January 28th\, 2024\, also brought a message of encouragement to the students\, urging th em to stay focused on their studies with the vision of becoming self-emplo yed and job creators in the future. He shared exciting news about the ongo ing efforts to complete the roofing of the school structure by March 2024\ , promising a transformed SPICOTEC by the start of the academic year 2024/ 2025. This assurance sparked joy and gratitude among the students\, who ex pressed their thanks through songs of praise\, appreciating the love and c are demonstrated by their benefactors and the Diocese. Reverend Sister Ver a Bi Otia\, the Principal of SPICOTEC\, echoed the sentiments of appreciat ion\, lauding the proprietor’s concern for the college and expressing grat itude towards the benefactors for their commitment to providing the best f or the college. Her words reflected the deep appreciation for the support that has been pivotal in establishing SPICOTEC as a model institution for commercial and technical education.\n\nSPICOTEC's special day with Dr. Apo llinaris Mbah was not just a celebration of the support received but also a reaffirmation of the power of partnerships in transforming education. It highlighted the journey of a community coming together to build a future where every student has the opportunity to excel and contribute meaningful ly to society. As SPICOTEC continues to grow and evolve\, it stands as a t estament to the vision of its founders and the generosity of its benefacto rs\, promising a brighter future for all its students.\n\nFacilities\nThes e facilities are part of the college's infrastructure aimed at enhancing t he learning experience and ensuring that students are well-prepared for th eir future careers. The event highlighted several key facilities at Saint Pius X Comprehensive and Technical College (SPICOTEC) in Bota-Limbe\, whic h include:\n1) Dormitories: Designed to accommodate students\, providing t hem with a safe and comfortable living environment that supports their edu cational pursuits.\n2) Classrooms: Well-structured spaces equipped for eff ective learning\, aimed at facilitating the academic and technical educati on of students.\n3) Technical and Hands-on Skills Development Areas: Speci alized areas within the college designed to promote practical learning exp eriences\, aligning with the college's focus on comprehensive and technica l education.\n\nEvent Mission\nTo celebrate and recognize the support and contributions of benefactors like Dr. Apollinaris Mbah and the husband of the late Mrs. Sandy\, reinforcing the importance of external support in en hancing the educational landscape of the Diocese of Buea. The mission also includes inspiring students towards determination\, humility\, and taking ownership of their destinies\, with an emphasis on the development of han ds-on skills for future self-employment and job creation.\n\nEvent Vision \nTo showcase SPICOTEC as a model institution for comprehensive and techni cal education\, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the Diocese of Buea\, its benefactors\, and the educational community to create a sus tainable and impactful learning environment. The vision extends to the com pletion of the school’s infrastructure developments\, ensuring that studen ts have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources\, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically and professionally. X-WR-RELCALID:733e7950a1daec62a5b3296f1dc06641 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20251102T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bf09b585-3c57-4fda-889a-fb29355913e9 DTSTAMP:20260430T045523Z DESCRIPTION:On an inspiring day filled with hope and gratitude\, Saint Pius X Comprehensive and Technical College (SPICOTEC) in Bota-Limbe experience d the joy of welcoming Dr. Apollinaris Mbah\, an orthopedic specialist fro m the United States and a cherished benefactor. This visit marked a signif icant milestone for SPICOTEC\, a college renowned for its commitment to ha nds-on skill development and technical education\, inaugurated by His Lord ship Michael Bibi in 2021. Dr. Mbah\, deeply moved by the vibrant student community and the college’s visionary approach to education\, shared words of encouragement with SPICOTEC's aspiring leaders. He emphasized the impo rtance of determination\, humility\, and self-reliance\, inspiring student s with the message\, “You will be your own boss.” His visit underscored th e critical role of educational support and mentorship in shaping future pr ofessionals who are equipped to take control of their destinies.\n\nThe ev ent also served as a platform for heartfelt acknowledgments. Dr. Mbah reas sured students of his ongoing support\, alongside that of other benefactor s\, notably the husband of the late Mrs. Sandy from the United States\, wh o has been instrumental in supporting the Diocese of Buea’s educational pr ojects\, including SPICOTEC. Their generosity has been a beacon of hope\, facilitating the construction of the college and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. Bishop Michael Bibi\, the Bishop of Buea and the proprietor of all schools in the Diocese\, seized the opportunity to express his gratitude towards Dr. Mbah and the generous benefactors fo r their unwavering support. His words of appreciation highlighted the coll ective effort in linking the Diocese with key supporters like the husband of the late Mrs. Sandy\, whose contributions have significantly impacted t he diocese's educational landscape. The Bishop’s visit on January 28th\, 2 024\, also brought a message of encouragement to the students\, urging the m to stay focused on their studies with the vision of becoming self-employ ed and job creators in the future. He shared exciting news about the ongoi ng efforts to complete the roofing of the school structure by March 2024\, promising a transformed SPICOTEC by the start of the academic year 2024/2 025. This assurance sparked joy and gratitude among the students\, who exp ressed their thanks through songs of praise\, appreciating the love and ca re demonstrated by their benefactors and the Diocese. Reverend Sister Vera Bi Otia\, the Principal of SPICOTEC\, echoed the sentiments of appreciati on\, lauding the proprietor’s concern for the college and expressing grati tude towards the benefactors for their commitment to providing the best fo r the college. Her words reflected the deep appreciation for the support t hat has been pivotal in establishing SPICOTEC as a model institution for c ommercial and technical education.\n\nSPICOTEC's special day with Dr. Apol linaris Mbah was not just a celebration of the support received but also a reaffirmation of the power of partnerships in transforming education. It highlighted the journey of a community coming together to build a future w here every student has the opportunity to excel and contribute meaningfull y to society. As SPICOTEC continues to grow and evolve\, it stands as a te stament to the vision of its founders and the generosity of its benefactor s\, promising a brighter future for all its students.\n\nFacilities\nThese facilities are part of the college's infrastructure aimed at enhancing th e learning experience and ensuring that students are well-prepared for the ir future careers. The event highlighted several key facilities at Saint P ius X Comprehensive and Technical College (SPICOTEC) in Bota-Limbe\, which include:\n1) Dormitories: Designed to accommodate students\, providing th em with a safe and comfortable living environment that supports their educ ational pursuits.\n2) Classrooms: Well-structured spaces equipped for effe ctive learning\, aimed at facilitating the academic and technical educatio n of students.\n3) Technical and Hands-on Skills Development Areas: Specia lized areas within the college designed to promote practical learning expe riences\, aligning with the college's focus on comprehensive and technical education.\n\nEvent Mission\nTo celebrate and recognize the support and c ontributions of benefactors like Dr. Apollinaris Mbah and the husband of t he late Mrs. Sandy\, reinforcing the importance of external support in enh ancing the educational landscape of the Diocese of Buea. The mission also includes inspiring students towards determination\, humility\, and taking ownership of their destinies\, with an emphasis on the development of hand s-on skills for future self-employment and job creation.\n\nEvent Vision\n To showcase SPICOTEC as a model institution for comprehensive and technica l education\, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the Diocese o f Buea\, its benefactors\, and the educational community to create a susta inable and impactful learning environment. The vision extends to the compl etion of the school’s infrastructure developments\, ensuring that students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources\, fostering an e nvironment where they can thrive academically and professionally. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T050001 LOCATION:Saint Pius X Comprehensive and Technical College (SPICOTEC) locate d in Bota-Limbe SUMMARY:A Special Day at SPICOTEC\, Bota-Limbe. 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