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Fiji Sun relationsh­ip assists in school principal’s efforts to help students

- SHALVEEN CHAND SUVA Feedback: shalveen.chand@fijisun.

School administra­tor Mohammed Saiyaz Khan has had a long lasting relationsh­ip with the Fiji Sun which has helped him and his students.

He has been helped by the Fiji Sun to create awareness among his students and provide students and the community with motivation.

After serving the community of Nadogo in Labasa for over three years, he is back in Suva where he is the head of Basden Anglican College.

At the Nasinu School, he made changes as well. With the assistance from donors, he was able to provide needy students with desks and chairs at their homes and he provided his Year 13 students with smart phones so they could attend the zoom

With the involvemen­t of the community, Mr Khan managed to change things in Nadogo. Under his leadership, the school became a top academic achiever as well as the top sporting school in the North.

“The good relationsh­ip with the Fiji Sun allowed me to highlight the achievemen­ts of my students. This way I kept other students motivated and the community involved.”

In the midst of COVID-19, Mr Khan and his friends set up a charity organisati­on called WE-Fiji. Their purpose was to provide food and other basic items.

Mr Khan said with the help of Fiji Sun, they were able to identify some of the recipients.

He said their work was publicised by the newspaper as well which allowed donors to see transparen­cy and accountabi­lity.

“The media is a good tool. And the Fiji Sun newspaper is leading the way by helping the communitie­s in spreading informatio­n and awareness,” Mr Khan said.

“On the occasion of the Fiji Sun’s birthday anniversar­y, I would like to wish the newspaper and its employees all the best.

“Keep up the good work.” com.fj

 ?? Photo: Leon Lord ?? Staff of Basden Anglican College fully vaccinated.
Photo: Leon Lord Staff of Basden Anglican College fully vaccinated.

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