On Monday 21 October, the Pasifika Development Team hosted Success Night, celebrating the academic achievements, leadership, and excellence of our Pasifika students. Our guest speaker for the evening was Myra Singh, our 2023 Head Girl, who delivered an inspiring speech about the importance of representation and the value of seizing opportunities to serve our community.
We also enjoyed a beautiful Siva Samoa performed by the Manase sisters, along with a farewell speech to the Year 13 students from Pasifika Leader, Miracle Manase. Board member and parent ‘Aminiasi Kefu closed the evening by encouraging students to strive for success as well as leading the hymn, Eiki Koe ‘Ofa ‘A’au.
Fa’afetai lava to all the families who attended. The special awards of the night are as follows:
Pakuranga-Way Ambassador:
Vika Otukolo
Awarded to someone who leads with kindness and respect,
demonstrates resilience and pride.
Academic Excellence in Year 12:
Spencer Purcell and Amy Grinsted
Academic Excellence in Year 13:
Nikos Kaleta and Tyla Pama
Allyship Award:
Milan Milward
Awarded to a non-Pasifika student who contributes an unwavering
commitment to the Pasifika space.
Pasifika Endeavour Award for Year 11:
Tipelio Nassau, Moana Tanuvasa, and Rachel Fernandes
Awarded to someone who epitomises Pasifika values and who demonstrates positive
role-modelling and diligence in their academics.
Pasifika Endeavour Award for Year 12:
Henry Lomu, Sharrita Fuapau-Manase, and Giovanni Folau
Pasifika Endeavour Award for Year 13:
Brian Duckworth, Phillip Taylor and Tyla Pama
And huge congratulations to our newly named 2025 Pasifika Leaders Komiti! We’re proud to announce two amazing leadership groups – our Core Leaders and Pasifika Emerging Leaders.
Pasifika (Core) Leaders Komiti 2025:
- Sharrita Fuapau-Manase
- Giovanni Folau
- Florence Fa’atoe
- Henry Lomu
- Meesi Veilofia
- David Navunigasau
- Nyomi Tiu
- Shaniqua Evagelia
- Rachel Fernandes
Pasifika Emerging Leaders Komiti 2025:
- TJ Schuster
- Mario Furivai
- Fredrick Furivai
