Big achievement for Waivunia Village lad
Being appointed head boy of Nasavusavu District School has been the best achievement for Mesake Salaloa.
The 13-year-old from Waivunia Village in Cakaudrove said it was the first time for him to get a badge.
“I never expected I would be appointed as the head boy of this school,” he said.
“I may take a few weeks to adapt to this role.”
He said it would be a challenging year for him but at the same time he would learn and experience something new. “My parents have always guided me in the right direction and I will do the same with the students,” he said. “I am feeling very proud because this is one of my greatest achievements so far.” “I dedicate my achievement to my parents, friends and teachers for always having faith in me.”
Head girl Mereia Tuilaucala said years of hard work had paid off.
“This is like a dream come true. I was a class prefect and now I am the head girl,” she said.
“This badge comes with a big responsibility and I have to deliver my best.
“I don’t want people to praise me but I want people to praise my work and effort.”
Mereia said this was an important role that she would play in development of good behaviour.
The 12-years-old is from Nasawa Village in Cakaudrove
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) ‘Bula Force’ team deployment that assisted Australia during the Victorian bushfire relief and recovery operations.
Speaking during a morning tea to commemorate the event at the Headquarters RFMF, the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto thanked the Australian government for accepting the assistance rendered by the Bula Force through the Vuvale partnership during the Bushfire crisis.
Rear Admiral Naupoto said that the deployment to Australia was also a learning experience for them. He said the troops were generally used to Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief (HADR) during and after cyclones but our involvement in the Bushfire was worthwhile as they learnt new lessons and skills.
Present at the Anniversary were members of the Australian Embassy and Senior Officers of the RFMF.
During the Bula Force six weeks of deployment in Australia, they helped open almost 170 kilometres of road, cleared blocked rivers and restored fences within Orbost Town in rural Victoria.