Top Pasifika senior students: (from left) Siosaia Faletau (Fraser fanau group member), Nikora Maibibi, Francis Faletau (Top Pasifika Male Student), Kapualani Anania-Lauagiagi, Lenny Spicer, Oli Semu, Annalisa Petaia, Jeannie Lalomanu, Dru Brown, Jonathan Hapuku, Jessica Ruck-Nu'u (Top Pasifika Female Student), Junior Si'ilata, Leader of Fraser Pasifika/Samoan Language Teacher. Photo / Supplied
Fraser High School staff and community celebrated the achievements of their Pasifika students at the Pasifika Prize Giving 2017 last week.
It was a great turnout with families filling the school hall. The event was sponsored by Wintec - Maori and Pasifika Trade Training and was supported by many local Pasifika organisations.
The Pasifika prize giving was organised by Junior Si'ilata the lead teacher of Pasifika for Fraser and his Pasifika teachers team.
Pasifika winners
Top Overall Student Attendance: Leah Daniels and Fua Lolohea.
Art: - Jessica Ruck-Nu'u.
Music: - Francis Faletau.
Drama: Maggie Smith.
Dance: Paakwasi Bonsu.
Mathematics: Gabrielle Templeton.
English: Oli Semu.
Science: Moesavili Tuioti.
Social Science: Dru Brown.
Food Technology: Jeannie Lalomanu.
Hard Materials: Lenny Spicer.
Health and PE: Lenny Spicer.
Media: Ikaika Smith.
Business: Nikora Maibibi.
Vocational Department & Work Placement: Simolo Reupena.
Service to School: Annalisa Petaia.
Service to Community: Kauri Tearaura.
Leadership: Francis Faletau.
Academic: Jessica Ruck-Nu'u.
Citizenship: Jessica Ruck-Nu'u.
Cultural Performer: Jeannie Lalomanu.
Overall Top Female Pasifika Junior Student: Kendra Casbolt.
Overall Top Male Pasifika Junior Student: Petaia Ualesi.
Overall Top Female Pasifika Senior Student: Jessica Ruck-Nu'u.
Overall Top Male Pasifika Junior Student: Francis Faletau.
2018 Female Poly President: Alolipa Uli
2018 Male Poly President: Viliami Vea.
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