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QVS dux 1958 Savenaca Siwatibau. scenes, he achieved an easy flow from scene to scene which maintained a brisk pace and kept the story moving.
“The play stands or falls by the performance of two characters, Shylock and Portio, and Vilitati and Mosese brought both of them to life to an amazing degree.”
“Shylock, probably due to long and patient rehearsing, had acquired a bearing and voice that rang completely true throughout and to see the anguish in his eyes during the court scene was to see acting far exceeding the standard one expects from 'school” Shakespeare.”
“Portia, too, in bearing and voice was completely right – dignified but warm and in the court scene a compelling figure. Mosese's voice was a delight to listen to – cool and clear with never a wrong inflection.” 1960
The school welcomed Mr and Mrs G Krippner, R. Fricker and Mr and Mrs C. Jacka, all from Australia, into the teaching complement of 13.
Joseph. D. Gibson and Mr Krippner were promoted to be senior masters after Mr Sikivou joined the education headquarters in Suva and S. McKendry (Chemistry and Maths) returned to New Zealand.
Rev Peni Nasemira who had been school chaplain for the last two years was replaced by Rev Viliame B Liga.
Rev Liga had taken part in the 1958 Empire Games in Cardiff, Wales, in the javelin throw and was placed fifth.
During the year, head boy was Esira Rabuno while his deputy was Atunaisa Bani Druavesi
1961
After the departure of Mr Hurrell, Mr Gibson, one of the school's two senior masters, was appointed acting principal.
Mr Gibson quickly rose up the ranks and by mid November 1971, through the localisation policy of government, was appointed secretary for education.
His former boss, J. G. Rodger, who had been director of education from 1957 to 1971, was made one of the two under-secretaries.
Head boy was Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and deputy head boy was Atunaisa Bani Druavesi.
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