Fiji students lead top NZ schools
This year Fiji students have added a new dimension to their contribution to Waikato schools.
Three students created history when they were installed in two schools student body leadership. At Church College in Temple View, Hamilton, cousins Jared Whippy (ex Fiji LDS College student, Tamavua) and Netava Whippy (ex St Annes student Suva) were installed as head boy and head girl respectively.Nanise's parents are Joe and Laisani Kabakoro, who are both senior Inland Revenue Department officers. Mr Kabakoro was a double international in soccer and basketball. He was also a former Suva soccer and basketball rep.
It also opens doors to scholarship possibilities. Applicants go through several rigorous vetting processes which allow students and teachers to vote the best people in. What the schools look for are role models who display confidence and command respect.
The students shared their experiences and said they were privileged and honored to be given the positions knowing they were overseas students competing with Kiwis.
Host Mrs Delaibatiki, an independent midwife, who champions education in Hamilton, stressed the importance of education.
She acknowledged the students achievements saying it was the first step to a long journey. She said if they remained focused they could achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Mrs Delaibatiki said the students parents had invested their resources into their education and they expected a positive return for their investment. Ken Williams, the deputy principal of Church College, said the Whippys deserved their appointments. They were role models for the students. Hamilton Girls High School principal Mary Anne Baxter said given the fact this was only Nanise's second year at the school, it was a remarkable achievement. She said teachers just loved Nanise. Her behaviour and conduct were exemplary.
The Fiji Sun Online
Saturday 08 April, 2009
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