The Year 13 Pure Science student said student leaders would take greater responsibility to support teachers.

Mr Radrodro urged students nationwide to maintain dignified behaviour and warned against “mob-like” conduct on public transport.

That decision would eventually take him thousands of kilometres away and earn him top academic recognition.

Headboy and headgirl say prefect body will bridge gap between students and teachers.

She said there was no evidence that violence against children resolved behavioural problems.

Despite the uncertainty, Mr Nayacalevu remained focused, viewing the disruption not as a setback but as another challenge to overcome.