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Head prefects thankful for teachers’ belief in them

- SHRATIKA NAIDU LABASA Edited by Jeremiah Ligairi Feedback: shratika.naidu@fijisun.com.fj

Head boy, Paula Gaunalagil­agi dedicated his achievemen­t to his mum, grandparen­ts

Qawa Primary School head students have thanked their teachers for showing faith in them.

Head boy, Paula Gaunalagil­agi dedicated his achievemen­t to his mum, a hotel worker in Nadi and his grandparen­ts who he has been living with in Vunivau, Labasa.

“However, I am thankful to my grandfathe­r who is a retired head teacher and my grandmothe­r who always makes sure that I study,” the 13-year-old said.

He said that while the leadership role would be challengin­g, he would sacrifice his sleep to prepare for this year’s Fiji Year Eight Certificat­e.

Head girl, Natasha Prasad of Vunivau, said the election was a surprise.

“I thought it would be as usual like how other schools practice where deputies are automatica­lly promoted,” she said.

“I would like to thank the teachers for having faith in me and I promise not to let them down.”

The duo will be working alongside 18 prefects. The school has 339 students.

 ?? Photo: Qawa Primary Shool ?? Rajnesh Swamy, Navin Kumar and Bijendra Narayan. Front row (from left) Newly inducted Deputy Head Girl Kisha Lingham, Head Girl Natasha Prasad, Head Boy Paula Gaunalagil­agi, Deputy Head Boy Austin Pillay on May 11, 2022
Back row (from left), Teachers Komal Naicker,
Photo: Qawa Primary Shool Rajnesh Swamy, Navin Kumar and Bijendra Narayan. Front row (from left) Newly inducted Deputy Head Girl Kisha Lingham, Head Girl Natasha Prasad, Head Boy Paula Gaunalagil­agi, Deputy Head Boy Austin Pillay on May 11, 2022 Back row (from left), Teachers Komal Naicker,

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