Kaiviti Silktails Duo Badged as Prefects

Recently badged Saint Thomas High School prefects Adrea Ravuabuke and Orisi Bari are breaking new grounds.

The two are in Year 13 and are new students, apart from that they are members of the Kaiviti Silktails squad living in camp at the Lautoka Marine Drive.

Wednesday was a special day when they were badged prefects.

Ravuabuke, 19 is a former Lelean Memorial School student while Bari attended Ratu Sukuna Memorial School last year.

“I am fortunate to be accepted into this school as they are flexible,” Ravuabuke said.

“Training schedules change, sometimes we have gym work in the mornings, and sometimes we’re in the field or grounds.

“In the afternoons when our training is done, we go downstairs away to do our assignments and use the computers there.”

Bari who started school in Week Four did not expect to be given the leadership role.

Kaiviti Silktails reps and St Thomas High School prefects (left-right) Adrea Ravuabuke and Orisi Bari at the school office in Lautoka on March 13, 2024. Photo: Salote Qalubau

“I think I made a good impression on the teachers because they chose me to be the form captain,” he said.

The former RSMS student said the role is not new as he previously held such position from years nine to 13.

“I’m re-sitting my year 13 because I slacked off a bit last year, when I was focusing a bit too much on playing; this year I aim to balance things so that I return home with better school result,” he said.

Bari first came into camp at Marine Drive last November, he went back to sit for his exams then returned for precision for six weeks.

After the one week Christmas break was another eight weeks training.

Ravuabuke and Bari while back at school are also looking forward to the Silktails’ round two matches at the Churchill Park this weekend.

“Suva to Lautoka (transition) is slightly hard because my family is in Suva but luckily a facility has been provided where we can gel with other players,” he said.

Story by: salote.qalubau@fijisun.com.fj