Discipline forces training augurs well in child’s future
Politics and controversies aside, this weekend we shift our focus on feel-good initiatives that is making a difference among the younger generation – the longstanding tradition of the process of passing out parades in schools.
The initiative, in partnership with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, sees students across Fiji learn something that is not necessarily taught within the four walls of their classrooms.
It is a form of character-building with the overall aim of shaping one’s outlook on life and their future. At the heart of this are discipline and teamwork. No man is an island, and when one falters, the rest of the platoon must face the consequence. When one wins, everyone basks in the glory.
While it tests the competence of a cadet’s physical ability, moreover it challenges their mental capacity on how to do it.
And Gospel High School student, Brian McKay, is exemplary model of this.
Despite his physical limitations, Brian has a fierce desire to prove his worth and be recognised for his abilities.
Winning the title of Best Male Cadet at the school’s passing out parade on Friday is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
His supportive family and friends are a crucial source of strength and encouragement.
They remind him that his worth is not defined by his perceived limitations but by his potential and his efforts to realise it.
His mother, Vaciseva Taufa, was especially proud of her son’s accomplishments and saw him as a special child with limitless potential.
Brian’s aspirations to become a sportsman reflect his determination to pursue his dreams and not let his perceived limitations hold him back.
His story is an inspiration to anyone who may feel discouraged by their limitations, reminding us that with hard work and self-belief, anything is possible. Fellow student and winner of the Best Female Cadet, Caroline Sokiqele, echoes similar lessons.
Her message to others is to keep pushing, work hard, and never give up hope, for nothing is impossible when one has the support of God and those around them.