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Head boy Praises Father

- ROHIT AKSHE KUMAR Edited by Percy Kean Feedback: rohit.kumar@fijisun.com.fj

Newly-inducted Lautoka Central College head boy Prashant Dhirendra Bijay attributes his achievemen­t to his single father who raised him from the age of seven.

During the prefect induction ceremony yesterday, Prashant was filled with happiness and was all smiles when his name was announced as head prefect of the school. When his late mum died because of cancer, he was left with his father, Dhirendra Bijay, to raise him.

“I feel very proud to be inducted as the head boy, but there is more joy because I have made my father proud,” he said.

His definition for qualities needed in a leader is summed in three words: humility, unity and conduct.

Prashant understand­s that the role of a head boy is challengin­g, but he is positive of facing all hurdles that will come his way.

“No task is impossible when you put your mind to it, “he said. “No matter who you are or where you come from, one must be humble. Head girl, Kajal Karishma, raised similar sentiments.

“Try to be approachab­le and try to be the most humble person in your community,” she said.

“It is an honour to be named head girl.

“This role comes with responsibi­lity, but I believes it has made my parents, friends and teachers proud.”

Kajal hopes her humble personalit­y will inspire people around her.

No matter who you are or where you come from, one must be humble. Prashant Dhirendra Bijay Head Boy

 ?? Photo: Rohit Akshe Kumar ?? From left: Head boy’s father Dhirendra Bijay, head boy Prashant, his sister Divya, the Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar, head girl Kajal Karishma Prasad and her mother Rohini Prasad.
Photo: Rohit Akshe Kumar From left: Head boy’s father Dhirendra Bijay, head boy Prashant, his sister Divya, the Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar, head girl Kajal Karishma Prasad and her mother Rohini Prasad.

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