Yellow Pop It: Popper Fidget Craze in UK, US and Australia

Rainbow Yellow Pop It: Pop-It is similar to the good old bubble wrap. It is a fidget toy with an endless cycle of push and pop. After you've popped it all on one side, you just flip it over and start popping again. Pop It is also known as a push pop fidget toy. It comes in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. The fidget toys are made out of silicone.

 

What Popper Fidget Pop It  Users are Saying about it

There are several types of Pop It Fidget Toys available on the market and they come in different sizes, shapes and colours. The table shows the different types of Pop It Fidget Toys and what their users say about them.

Pop It	User Opinion
Simple Dimple Pop It	I love Pop It. Just about 2 months ago I discovered fidget toys and now I have 50 of them.
Rainbow Colour Yellow Pop It - Circular	I have a circular rainbow coloured pop it, and I love to play with it! It brings so much joy to me and my friend.
Jumbo Pop It	I have a jumbo Pop It. It’s so much fun when my friends come around.
Pop It Phone Case	One of my friends has a Pop It phone case. He doesn’t share it with me, but I know he has so much fun with it.
Rainbow Colour Pop It - Square	I love the rainbow colour square Pop It. It is like a bubble wrap, I enjoy the sound of it or just the satisfaction of pressing it down!
Heart-shaped Yellow Pop It	I have a rainbow circle and pink and blue heart one.

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Why is Popper Fidget Yellow Pop It Popular among Children?

Pop It is taking over the fidget spinner craze. The new fidget toy is trending on TikTok under the hashtag #PopIt with over 300 million views. The new content creators are getting thousands of views on TikTok and YouTube the minute they released new content about the new fidget toys. Take a look at the screenshot taken at the time of this article. It is crazy.

What are the Benefits of Pop It Fidget Toy?

The Rainbow colour and Yellow Pop It Fidget Toys are durable and safe for children. Pop It users are saying that popping the bubbles and listing to the pop sound acts as a stress and anxiety reliever. The simple act of popping can also improve concentration levels among children who struggle to maintain concentration.

Disclaimer: Pop It is a new children’s toy on the market and marketeer are using the benefits as a strong sales pitch to sell the product. Therefore, do further research to ascertain the pros and cons of using the Pop It Fidget toy.

Should Schools Allow Students to Bring Pop It?

Popper Fidget Yellow Pop It in Schools: With the growing interest shown on YouTube and TikTok, we are wondering whether students should bring Pop It to school. In a recent BBC poll majority of the voters said ‘yes’ to bringing Pop It fidget to school:

• 60% said YES,
• 23% said NO, and
• 17% said THEY’VE NEVER HEARD OF POP IT

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The poll shows over two-thirds of the voters are willing to take Pop It to schools as they feel it is satisfying to play with. Many who voted for felt that it helps them to concentrate and or releases stress. 

However, some voters have not heard of Pop It. They have heard of the Fidget Spinner and how many schools in the UK, Australia and the US did NOT allow children to bring them it. What do you think?

Let us know what you think in the comment. Do you think Pop It should be allowed in schools?

How to Use Twitter Advanced Search Filters Effectively

What to find out how to use Twitter Advanced Search and discover the trending keywords and ideas? The problem is that Twitter users are not able to set advanced search filters on mobile phones. The advanced search filters are available in the Web app. 

But, there are ways around it, so that you can learn to personalise your Twitter searches. 

Why Use Twitter Advanced Search Filters?

Many Twitter users are finding Twitter searches to be relevant and up-to-date. Others are using it for Twitter Keyword Analysis. In fact, Twitter is seen as a go-to place to search for trending topics, #hashtags and images and videos for personal and business uses. For example, businesses are using it to get an idea about what is hot in their niche markets.

The ease of downloading videos has, also, made it a place for creators to go when looking for Video Downloads. This can be a problem and we discuss how to deal with copyright infringements at the end of this article.

Advanced Twitter Search - Mobile Smartphone

The Twitter advanced search allows a user to find news or topics trending. We discuss how to use the *gear* button to automatically personalise feeds on your Twitter App.

Smartphone users can set search filters by location, search cookies and preferences. There are two things a Twitter user can do to enhance Twitter Search Queries on mobile phones:

1. Search by keyword or hashtag using the search button, and arrange by latest tweet to see the tweets by date; and

2. Use the Twitter Advanced Search gear button (⛭ ) to bring in Tweets relevant to your location and preference.

Below are some tips to use the Twitter Search By Date, hashtag, and how to personalise the popular trends. Perhaps it is important to remind readers that the basic search features are available on the Twitter mobile app. But, the Twitter Advanced Search Filters are only available on the Web app.

Smartphone Search Bar for Basic Searches

Twitter Advanced Search Filters - Web app for Twitter Keyword Analysis

The Twitter advanced search filters are available on the Web app. If you are going the get the best Twitter feeds, set the Advanced Search filters using the Web app — you can access it directly by heading to twitter.com/search-advanced. There, users can set the filters and do Twitter Keyword Analysis by:

• words/phrases,
• accounts,
• engagement and
• dates.

Web app Twitter Filter by Date, People, Engagement, Words...

Search by Twitter trending today

Twitter search by date is a feature that the Bird's app created to enable users to filter Tweets by

• Month, 
• Day and 
• Year. 

The results are pretty good, but users must adjust the advanced search on a PC/Laptop computer.

Search Twitter by #Hashtags

The Hashtag search is a great way to find great content on Twitter. The hashtag # and run a query. Or, set the hashtag in the advanced Twitter search filter. 

In many cases, Twitter suggests searches that may be of interest to you. And they are often consistent with the suggested keywords users used in the past and the hashtags used in the advanced search filters.

How to Search Media - Images and Videos

Twitter users can also search for images or videos. Enter the search keyword/hashtag and run the query.  Click on 'Photo' or Video' to generate the media file you are looking for. If you are searching for a Twitter account, click on 'People'.

You can also click on 'Latest' to generate the most recent Tweet based on your search keyword.

Smartphone search feeds by the Latest, People, Photos or Videos

Accounts and Twitter trending today

For Twitter users who want to stay up-to-date with the latest Twitter trend, the best way is to follow that account. For example, PNG Insight tweets/retweets are about Education, Development and Travel in Papua New Guinea. If you want to know about PNG travels and Port Moresby  Getaways, 'Follow Us'.

The users can also follow Topics. It works in the same way as following an account. We follow 'Education Trends' on Twitter and find some tweets insightful.

Twitter Feeds Search by Trending Topics

Reverse Image Search Google

Google reverse image search, commonly called Google Search by Image, is Google's online search service that allows a user to search for images using an image  (or its URL) as the starting point, instead of using a search keyword or spoken search query.

Here is what Google said about its Reverse Image Search facility...

"You can learn more about an image or the objects around you with a reverse image search. For example, you can take a photo of a plant and use it to search for info or other similar images."

 

How to use Reverse Image Search Twitter Images

Twitter users can use the Image ( or its URL) from a Twitter post and search the image on Google's image search. This helps users to find more information about the image. 

It is also a good way to identify image duplicates and take action if you think your images have been used without your approval. 

If you need any help, leave a message in the comment section and let us know what you think. Here is a post about someone stealing our content (text duplicate) that we address through the Google DMCA complaint file. You can also do the same for images. 

Twitter Searches You Should Know

We discussed Twitter searches and feeds that we thought are useful. Perhaps it is important to know that Twitter does not have checkers for searching by ''date'' or ''location''. 

But, the inbuilt features, we mentioned in this article, make it possible for users to either search Twitter or filter feeds and personalise their Twitter timelines.

Twitter has now created Advanced Search Filters for its users. Let us know in the comment if you think Twitter should have an 'Edit' button for its 350 million (2020, source) users worldwide.

2022/2023 VCCA Study Design Further Maths 1 and 2 Specifications

Victoria Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s (VCCA) Mathematics Study Design 2016–2022 is an ideal document to read.  It gives details to the development of exams and focuses on ‘Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4’).

 Study Design Further Maths

VCCA Study Design Further Maths Exam 1 & 2 Specifications

Here is what VCCA said about this important document:

“Mathematics Study Design 2016–2022 is for the development of the examination. All outcomes in ‘Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4’ will be examined.

All content from the areas of study, and the key knowledge and skills that underpin the outcomes in Units 3 and 4, are examinable.

• Further Maths Exam 1 will cover both Areas of study 1 and 2. The examination is designed to assess students’ knowledge of mathematical concepts, models and techniques, and their ability to reason, interpret and apply this knowledge in a range of contexts.
• VCCA Further Maths Exam 2 will cover both Areas of study 1 and 2. The examination is designed to assess students’ ability to select and apply mathematical facts, concepts, models and techniques to solve extended application problems in a range of contexts.” (VCCA Further Maths Exam Specification, PDF)

More information on this year's VCCA exams 1 and 2 is available via the link, including where to get the 2021 Further Maths Exam 1 solutions.

Further Maths Exam 1 Solution

The link to the 2021 Further Maths Exam 1 solution, including the 2016 VCCA Maths Paper 1 solutions, is given below, you will find the solutions helpful as you revise for the 2023 exams. 

These are complete solutions that you can download onto your device now, do the questions and check the answer. Take a look.

• 2021 Further Maths Exam 1 Solutions PDF
• 2016 Further Maths Exam Solutions PDF

Unified five-point Grade Point Average (GPA) system for all PNG Universities

All universities in the country will implement a unified five-point Grade Point Average (GPA) system this year, an official says.

Chairman of PNG vice-chancellors Professor Musawe Sinebare said the five-point GPA system was designed to be used by all universities, starting with new intakes this year.

The new system is to replace the four-point GPA system when second-year students this year graduate in 2023.

“The Department of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology is aware of the new system,” he said.

The University of Goroka senate last year endorsed the new GPA system for all new students this year to be assessed under.

It is designed to give students with good grades a better chance of securing scholarships, something not possible with the four-point GPA system. The new system was designed by the vice-chancellors and presidents committee to enable students to move between universities.

Grades earned at one university will be recognised in another university.

“Students who accumulate credits from one or more universities can graduate from another university undertaking programmes of studies in a university because of the common credit points,” Sinebare said.

Source: This report appears in the National Newspaper on the 4th of January 2021

Articles relevant to PNG students and their GPAs

• How to calculate GPA
• GPA for PNG Universities

Carnivorous Plants from Kew Gardens, London

In Papua New Guinea, carnivorous plants are commonly seen growing among the grasses, especially the 'Kunai' grasses, in the highlands and in many other parts of the country.

Photo taken at Kew Garden

Carnivorous plants common in PNG

These stunning plants are also found in the wild in the coastal areas - growing on the small hills, near the red clay soils and abandoned gardens.

I have never thought they could make really good house plants until I saw these familiar, but bizarre plants at the Kew Gardens in London. These plants are growing in a glasshouse where it is humid and tropical.

Here is a story of a Papua New Guinean working with the Kew Garden teams - read about it here on PNG Writers Corner.

What is what Kew say about the carnivorous plants

These plants come from a wide range of different landscapes and climates but all have evolved weird and wonderful adaptations to trap and consume prey. 

The prey they trap helps to provide the plant with nutrients they would otherwise find hard to obtain in their natural habitats and helps to keep them healthy and strong. 

Video on my visit to Kew Gardens

Have you seen these plants?

Have you seen the carnivorous plants growing in the village or near where you are? Let us know if you have seen them - comment below.

Lae School of Nursing Application 2026 and Admission Info

Non-school leavers who want to apply to the Lae School of Nursing for 2026, the application is NOW ONLINE. PNG Insight understands that in the past, the nursing college used to accept the application form in PDF. However, the Lae School of Nursing is now going online. They have a brand new website and are accepting applications online.

The best thing to do is to apply online.

How to apply to Lae School of Nursing for 2026?

The information below is all you need to know to apply successfully as a non-school leaver (NSL). Read on to find out.

Check out the information on GPA for Lae School of Nursing, click here

To apply to Lae School of Nursing:

• Visit this URL (It will take you to the college's website) https://www.laeschoolofnursing.com/non-school-leaver-online-application
• Click on the 'Apply Now' Button
• Fill in the Google Form & complete the application for 2026.

Check out all the colleges and university information for non-school leavers applying to study next year.

Requirements to Apply online to Lae School of Nursing

• All applicants are required to have a Gmail account in order to access the online application. You can create one if you don't already have one. This is so we can automate immediate confirmation notifications to your Gmail account as well as store your data for future reference concerning applications. If you are not already signed in to your Gmail account, you will be asked to before you can fill in your online application

• You will only be allowed a single application per Gmail account. After you submit it, you will not be able to submit another application.

• However, you will be able to edit your submitted application for the remainder of the application duration. Meaning that when the application closes, you will not be able to make any edits to your application

The Closing Date of the Online Application is usually in July. 

Nursing Program at Lae School of Nursing 

The Lae School of Nursing offers three (3), three-year Diploma in General Nursing. 

The course curriculum is based on PNG Nursing competency standards as a benchmark that a student must achieve in the following areas of knowledge, skills and attitudes.

During the first two (years) of training, year one and two students are sent to urban clinics, Angau Hospital and rural communities to gain clinical experiences.

In the third year of study, students do their clinical practices at Angau Memorial General Hospital and Lae urban clinics. For rural block practicums, students are usually sent to rural health facilities in Morobe, Madang and Highlands Provinces for 8 weeks.

The academic program in a year has two semesters. Semester 1 begins in February and ends in June and 2nd semester begins in July and ends in November. 

Course fees

Teaching and learning facilities

The campus has teaching and learning facilities which have two-story buildings; one located on the southern end caters for, on the 2nd floor has three lecture rooms and the ground floor has two practical laboratories and a tutorial room. 

The second academic building, on the 2nd floor, caters for a library, ICT, conference room and post-graduate midwifery course practical and lecture rooms and an academic staff office. 

On the ground floor, it has a kitchen & dining hall, an administration office and an academic staff office.

Lae School of Nursing Acceptance List

The acceptance list for Lae School of Nursing for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to the Lae School of Nursing will have to check the institution's non-school leavers' acceptance list for 2026. This list will also be published by DHERST on its website together with the final TESAS list before the academic year starts
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2026.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

About Lae School of Nursing

The Lae School of Nursing is an affiliated college with the PNG University of Technology. It was established by the Australian Government under the Ministry of Health in 1964. 

From 1965 up to 1980, it ran several different nursing programs: 

• Nurse Aid Training and Hospital Nursing, 
• Community health nursing,
• Community health worker training, and 
• Certificate in General Nursing. 

The GN certificate program was upgraded to the Diploma of Nursing in 2001. The first intake for the Diploma of General Nursing was in 2002.

In 2004, the course program was transferred to PNG Unitech, and the first Graduates were in 2005 after the Students successfully completed three years of studies. The Diploma of General Nursing qualification was conferred by the PNG University of Technology, Lae.

The school is situated 30 meters away from the main town shopping Centre and 30km from the Nazab airport (Lae) and a three-minute walk down steps to Angau Memorial Hospital.

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This information is compiled for non-school leavers wanting to study at Lae Nursing College next year. For more information, please visit the college's website. 

Study at DODL UoT 2026 Application Form, admission and course information

 DODL Application UoT Pathway: The Department of Distance Learning (DODL) at the University of Technology (UoT/Unitech) is an important pathway for Non-school leavers who want to pursue a study at UNITECH.

UoT/Unitech Non-school leavers & DODL selections

The grade 12 students and undergraduate selections fall into three main categories of applications: 

• Grade 12 School Leavers, 
• Matriculation/DODL, and 
• Non-school leavers

The School Leavers are the Grade 12 students whose selection is done by DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) and passed on to UoT. 

The non-school leaver's applications are through UoT and are done by the university. So, if you are a DODL, you'll find it easy to apply, given that there is a clear pathway to get into a first-year program. 

The Grade 12 school leavers (and non-school leavers) selections for UNITECH happen around November of each year based on the results of the Grade 12 national examinations (in October). 

DODL Matriculants Apply to UoT 2026

For the DODL students, apply to Unitech or other tertiary institutions in the country before the due date. Usually, the Grade 12 students' selection takes precedence. (See the links for information about Unitech DODL).

PNG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY has a limited number of spaces given the availability of learning spaces, boarding and lodging rooms, academic resources, etc. This means that the competition for admission to a program of study is usually very high.

Students aspiring to enter UNITECH through DODL must compete against the Grade 12 school leavers and non-school leavers in the country to secure a space. In other words, DODL students at UNITECH must perform exceptionally well in the national examinations to get a UNITECH placement.

Do prepare well, study hard and apply for further study.

DODL Study Centres in PNG

Currently, DODL has 21  affiliated study centres and Adult Matriculation centres around the country. Check out your location study centres in your province for more information. 

•Bugandi Secondary School •Bulolo Study Centre •Dregerfhen Study Centre •Elison Enterprise •Enga DODL Centre •Gerehu Study Centre •Goroka Secondary School •Hutjena Study Centre•Institute of Continuing and Further Education •Kainantu Study Centre •Kimbe Study Centre •Kundiawa DODL Study Centre •Lae Secondary School •Tusbab DODL Study Centre •Malabunga Secondary School •Malahang Technical High School •Markham Open and Distance Learning Institute •Mogol Secondary School •Mt Hagen Study Centre •Nimamar Franchise University Centre • OTDF Community Education Services •Sepik Matriculation Centre •Port Moresby Institute of Matriculation Studies

Applying to a college in PNG as a non-school leaver - opportunities 

Hope this information helps you to apply to DODL matriculation study centres and complete your education. 

If you are a non-school leaver looking for an opportunity to study in PNG, check out the list of applications and admission info.

Study at Simbu Teachers College

Study at Madang Teachers College 

IBS University Courses and Admission

PNG Universities NSL Application Info

Polytechnic Insitute of Papua New Guinea, Lae

Police Bomana College & Police Reservist Training

Here is the page where you can get more information about the 2026 application form. Please, visit the Unitech DODL page here. If you have any questions, leave a comment below. 

How to enrol at FODE?

If you want to upgrade your marks at FODE or at any University Open and Distance Learning Centres, here is some information that you'll find useful. Click on the link to read more. 

• Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Application Info
• FODE COURSES IN PROVINCES MEET EDUCATION NEEDS: PM
• Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Enrolment

Leave a comment and let us know what you think about applying as a non-school leaver or upgrading your marks for next year. 

Study at Simbu Teachers College 2026 Application Form and Admission Info

Simbu Teachers College Application & Program: The college offers are 3-year Diploma in Primary School Teaching. This program is accepting Grade 12 students and non-school leavers who aspire to become Primary School Teachers. Simbu Teachers College (STC) is located near Wara Simbu and within walking distance from Kundiawa Town. 

STC Academic programs/strands

The college offers 5 core programs from Year 1 to Year 3. The programs are compulsory for all students, including the teaching practice (practicum). Students must maintain an acceptable Grade Point Average (GPA) to graduate. 

The Academic Programs offered in Simbu Teachers College are delivered through the following five Strands:

• Professional Development
• Language Development
• Social Spiritual Development Studies
• Mathematics & Science
• Community Development

School experience and practicum are a vital part of the training for primary school teachers offered at the college. Here is what the STC said about the training and teaching experiences (extract)

We have school experience and teaching practice programs for students to experience teaching environments. During teaching practices and school experiences, the student teachers are given six weeks opportunity to part take in the classroom practices and the school each year for three years. (STC website)

How to get the 2026 application form

The Simbu Teachers College has a standalone website that provides some basic information about how to apply. If you want the 2026 Simbu Teachers College Application Form, call or email the college directly. 

Call the admin office on +(675) 725 74707 or write to STC at The Principal, Simbu Teachers College, P.O.Box 158, Kundiawa, Simbu Province.

If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get the latest application form.

• Ask a friend/family member in Simbu to go to STC Wara Simbu and get an application form for you.
• Contact a student of STC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
• Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or an employee of STC to help you out.
• Visit Simbu TC and get an application form.

How to apply as non-school leavers

STC requires that you apply before the due date. The steps for applying and the requirements will be listed clearly on the application form. So follow the steps and do not leave out are required documents when submitting your application. 

Here are a few things that you should take into consideration when completing your 2026 non-school leavers application from Simbu Teachers College. 

Requirements for S.T.C

1. Grade 12 certificate with a GPA of 2.4 and above.
2. Grade 10 certificate.
3. 3 references from the pastor/teacher/reliable community leader.
4. Medical report/police clearance.
5. A passport-size photo of you.

Simbu TC Non-school Leavers Selections List for 2023 - check it here.

Application fee & Current Grade 12 applications

Application Fee: In previous years, STC charged an application fee of K50.00. This fee is non-refundable. If the fee is not stated clearly on the application form, call the college admin and find out before handing in your *completed* application form.

School leavers' applications: If you are a present Grade 12, you are a school leaver. You must apply to Simbu Teachers College (STC) through your final school leaver's choices. This is done before the examinations, so see your Guidance Teachers or School Deputy Principal to assist you. If you are successful, your name will come out in the 2026 Simbu Teachers College Selections List. 

Simbu Teachers College Acceptance List 2026

The acceptance list for Simbu Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to Simbu Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers' acceptance list 2026.
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2026.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Applying to a college in PNG as a non-school leaver - opportunities 

Hope this information helps you to apply to Simbu Teachers' College. 

If you are a non-school leaver looking for an opportunity to study in PNG, check out the list of applications and admission information.

Police Bomana College & Police Reservist Training

IBS University Courses and Admission

UPNG Open College

Study at Madang Teachers College

Polytechnic Insitute of Papua New Guinea, Lae

PNG Universities NSL Application Info

Here is the page where you can get the application form on the STC website. If you are unable to get the latest application form, try and contact the college using one of the ways suggested above. 

If you have any questions, leave a comment below. 

Madang Teachers College | 2026 Application Form and Admission Info

Study at Madang Teachers College (MTC): Want to study as a non-school leaver or school leaver at the Madang Teachers College? PNG Insight provides this information to help you plan and submit a successful application to become a primary school teacher. 

This article contains the eligibility criteria,  application attachments, admission info, course programs; and how to contact MTC and get the 2026 application form. Contact details are given below if you have a query or want to request an application form.

Applying to MTC: School Leavers vs non-school leavers

School Leavers and Grade 12 (FODE) Matriculants: The Madang Teachers College does NOT facilitate the application for School Leavers (Grade 12). The selection of Grade 12 school leavers is done in Port Moresby by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST). 

If you are a student of Matriculation (FODE), you will also have to apply using the School Leavers Form (SLF) like the mainstream Grade 12 students. 

Non-school Leavers: NSL is the group of students who CAN apply DIRECTLY to MTC. If you are a Grade 12 student who left school in the last 3 years, you are an NSL. Or if you are coming through the Open Colleges, you *maybe* classified as an NSL. 

For the open college students and self-sponsored students, please seek further information from your school/college before applying.

Programs of study at Madang Teachers College (MTC)

As mentioned, MTC accepts both school leavers and non-school leavers into their programs. The college offers both a Bachelor's in Education degree (BEd Primary Education/Teaching) and a Diploma in Teaching (Dipl). You must have a Grade Point Average GPA of 2.4 (with NO FAILS) and above to apply for the Diploma in Teaching program. The Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) requires a GPA of 2.5 (with NO FAILS) or above.

To be eligible for the Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) NSL selection 2026, you must have the following prerequisites. The Applicant must:

• be Grade 12 School Leavers between 2018 and 2020.
• NOT be a Grade 10 or matriculation student (matriculant).
• have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• have NO FAIL grades in ANY of the subjects studied at Grade 12.
• disclose any disability you have in the 2026 application form.

The 5 points are mandatory. Count yourself ineligible if you do not meet ALL the eligibility criteria. 

5 Recommended Colleges for 2021: 

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Somona Adventist College
• Kokopo Business College
• St Barnabas Nursing College

Madang Teachers College application form 2026: ATTACHMENTS

The attachments are the requirements that you should include with the MTC application form 2026. Both the eligibility criteria and attachments will determine whether your application is successful, or not. 

What you attached with your *completed * application form:

• Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 certificates (from MSD).
• Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 'Official Transcripts' (from your school).
• Two references (from reputable referees).
• Certified Medical Certificates (from a doctor or medical practitioner).
• Police Character Check Certificates (see here how to get a Police Check and Clearance Certificate).
• Recent passport-size photo.
• Receipt of Application.

Important college admission documents on registration day

The students who are registering must be able to present all the necessary documents that are required of them. 

They are mentioned in the above article and they are as follows: 

• Upper Secondary School Certificate, 
• Medical Report, 
• Acceptance Letter from the college, and 
• Former school ID.

This article contains the Full Admission Information for New Students. Must read

In most cases, the documents that are required upon registration are usually mentioned in the college acceptance letter to students. The list below puts in perspective the required documents for registering at a college in PNG.

Madang Teachers' College Acceptance List

The acceptance list for Madang Teachers' College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Madang Teachers College will have to check the college for non-school leavers acceptance list 2026.

As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Get in touch and ask for MTC application form 2026

Perhaps it is important to get in touch with the Students' Admin and Registrar at Madang Teachers College before submitting your application form and attachments.

Contact details:

Madang Teachers College, P O Box 218, Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Phone: (675) 422 229 / 852 2539 / 4228082

Mobile : 71411171  / 79792925

Email:mtcstudentsinformation@gmail.com

If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.

• Ask a friend/family in Madang to go to MTC and get an application form for you.
• Contact a student of MTC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
• Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of MTC to help you out.
• Visit Madang TC and get an application form.

You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.

General info for school leavers and non-school leavers

Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to MTC these 5 questions.

1. What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
2. Can I submit my college Application Online too?
3. Who can I contact to know my 2026 Madang Teachers Collection Selection list/status?
4. From your experience, when will the Madang Teachers College 2026 Non-school Leavers selection list come out?
5. What can I do if I am not selected?

About Madang Teachers College

The college is within Madang and easy to get to from the town centre. It offers a wide range of student facilities and activities throughout the year. 

Students' amenities are basic but clean. The facilities meet the requirements and standards to offer a 3-year diploma in teaching. 

Recently, MTC offers a 4-year Bachelor's in Primary Education. Practical teaching (Practicum) is assessable in the third year. Students are sent to primary schools in Madang and nearby provinces to do their practical teaching. 

The college fees per year range between K5,000 and K10,000 and depending on whether you are on TESAS/HELP or self-sponsored. 

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Hope this information helps you to apply to the Madang Teachers College. 

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Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Reservist Recruitment FAQ

What age do I need to be to apply? 

To be considered you must be between 25 to 50 years of age. 

Are there minimum education requirements for entry into the RPNGC? 

Yes. A minimum of a Grade Twelve Certificate or equivalent technical or vocational qualification. You must have achieved at least a Grade of C in English and Maths. 

You must be able to provide original academic transcripts as evidence of your grades. 

What are the language requirements? 

You must be fluent in spoken English and Tok Pisin and can write legibly with clear meaning in English 

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Is there an application form I need to complete? 

Yes. You are required to complete a formal application form. You will find it in the Reservist Application Pack, which can be obtained by sending a request to: 

policereservistapplications@lelink.net.au 

Alternatively, you can obtain a Reservist Application Pack from your Provincial Police Headquarters or the National Police Headquarters at Konedobu in the NCD 

You must sign the application form to confirm that the information you provided is correct. 

Only applicants who complete all parts of the formal application form will be considered. 

To where should I send my completed application? 

It is preferred that you email your application to policereservistapplications@lelink.net.au 

Alternatively, you can send your application to PO Box 85, Konedobu, NCD 

By when should my application be received? 

Applications received after midday on the 14 July will not be considered. 

Do I need to be a citizen of Papua New Guinea to join the RPNGC? 

Yes. Proof of PNG citizenship will be required as part of your application. RPNGC Careers Material: FAQ Updated March 2017 RW 

Do I need to meet a medical standard? 

Yes. You may be required to have a medical examination as part of the recruitment process. 

Do I need to be currently employed to apply to become a Reserve Member of the RPNGC? 

No. You must have three years of employment history but do not need to be currently employed. In the case of those not currently employed, you need your former employer to be one of your referees. 

Do I need to be physically fit? 

Yes. Reservist Training will involve physical fitness tests. 

Do I need to be a minimum height? 

No. 

What if I have a criminal conviction? 

To be eligible you must have no criminal convictions. Background checks will be conducted and fingerprints may be taken as part of the recruitment process. 

If a criminal conviction is found, you will be immediately disqualified from the recruitment process and, or recruit training. 

What is the process to become a Reserve Member of the RPNGC? 

The RPNGC recruitment and selection process aims to be consistent, fair and transparent. 

• Step 1 – Commissioner of Police publicly invites applications 
• Step 2 – Interested applicants request a Reserve Application pack 
• Step 3 – Applications are submitted 
• Step 4 – RPNGC shortlists eligible applicants 
• Step 5 – RPNGC interviews short-listed applicants and seeks verification of their eligibility and may require the applicant to undergo a medical examination 
• Step 6 – RPNGC selects the successful applicants and places them in a pool 
• Step 7 – Successful applicants are notified in writing and then await a vacant training position to become available 
• Step 8 – Successful applicants may then be trained and if successful become a Reserve Member of the RPNGC RPNGC Careers Material: FAQ Updated March 2017 RW 

What does the interview involve? 

The interview will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate the qualities and perspectives required for you to be a good Reservist e. Areas such as leadership, decisiveness, problem-solving, stress management and personal integrity will be explored during the interview. 

The interview is like any other professional job interview. You should, for example, come suitably dressed and on time. 

There may be large numbers of applicants to be interviewed so you should be prepared to be available throughout the course of the day. The interview will be conducted by a Panel. 

How long is the training and what are the daily hours of instruction? 

The training will take four weeks to complete. Daytime and evening hours will be used to deliver the content. 

Can my family stay with me while I’m at the training venue? 

No. It would be allowable for family members to visit you outside of training hours. 

Can I visit my family during my training? 

Yes. One day leave passes can be issued at weekends at the discretion and approval of the Chief Instructor. You must return to the training venue before four o’clock on a Sunday. Failure to abide by this rule would lead to your removal from the course. 

Will I get paid? 

A Reservist is a voluntary position. You will not be paid a salary. If you are engaged in a Special Police Operation you may be entitled to receive Special Event Allowances. While you are undergoing Reservist Training you will receive a per diem of K50 per day. 

Do I need to wear a uniform? 

During Reservist Training, you will be issued with a training uniform. It is compulsory to wear your uniform as directed by your trainer. 

Reservists are issued with a Reservist uniform. 

Can I choose where I am posted as a Reserve Member of the RPNGC? 

No. Reserve Constables are engaged to work in or close to their own communities. 

Source: The FAQ original appears on the RPNGC Careers Material: FAQ Updated

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