Finau Vows To Make Mum Proud
When Maria Finau saw the struggle her mother faced in raising her and her five brothers, she vowed to always make her proud. On Friday, she was badged as Headgirl of Lawaki Primary School in Tailevu by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. The 14-year-old hugged her mother with tears in her eyes and whispered: ‘Mum, this is for you’.
Sunday 03 April 2022 | 13:34
Lawaki Primary School head girl Maria Finau (left) and head boy Atunaisa Vitaqwai during their prize giving ceremony at Queen Victoria School on April 1, 2022. Photo: Leon Lord
When Maria Finau saw the struggle her mother faced in raising her and her five brothers, she vowed to always make her proud.
On Friday, she was badged as Headgirl of Lawaki Primary School in Tailevu by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
The 14-year-old hugged her mother with tears in her eyes and whispered: ‘Mum, this is for you’.
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“As an only daughter I am close to my mother and it hurts to see her struggle to ensure that we are well looked after,” Maria said.
“When my father left our family, my mother always tried her best and I vowed to work hard and become someone who can look after her.
“I know being the headgirl will not be easy, but with the help of the headboy and the deputies, everything will be fine.
“I am being raised by a strong woman who instilled leadership qualities in me, which I will take forward in my new role.”
Headboy Atunaisa Vitaqwai was the first headboy for his family.
“I have always wanted to become the headboy and I am happy that I have fulfilled this goal of mine,” he said.
“Being a leader is not about being boastful, but always treating everyone equally and never looking down on anyone just because you have a powerful role.
“With this role, the students will look up to me as a role model. It is not easy to be a role model, but I know the teachers believe in me and they know I can do it.”
Mr Bainimarama encouraged the students to work hard when school starts.
