[1] Throughout the history of the school there has been an emphasis on preparing students for re-entry into their home country education systems.
This has led to a steady broadening of the curriculum and the inclusion of Mother Tongue Studies when needed and staffing permitted.
In 1963 the first permanent building was built on the present site of the school and the pupils grew in number to 13, some came from Kainantu and Aiyura.
The original school building was used as a place to store sports equipment for a number of years.
[citation needed] Approximately 80% of the students are children of members or area mission groups.
In 1997 a Finnish School (Ukarumpan Suomalainen Ulkomaankoulu, USKO) was established with 11 students.
The campus has a large sports oval (used for soccer, softball, track and field, touch rugby, frisbee, etc.
It was never officially recognized by the school, and the leaders of team Delta were harshly reprimanded on multiple occasions.