Samabula Primary School Dux aims for the skies, family donates $20k for school library

Head boy Aahil Muhammed, 13, has set his sights on becoming a pilot. He is the 2025 Samabula Primary School dux in Suva.

“I want to be a pilot. I love things that run with motors, such as cars and airplanes,” he said. “I have been interested in these things since I was a small kid.”

His journey at Samabula Primary School began very differently from most of the other students after he spent six years at International School Suva.

“The teachers here don’t just teach, they truly care. My achievements in these two years are just mine. I thank my teachers for their patience, dedication, and for pushing me to be my best.”

He acknowledged his parents for their sacrifice. “I made it because of you,” he said.

Aahil topped Year Eight Maths and Healthy Living subjects.

Samabula Primary School Dux Aahil Muhammed with his family.

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Dux pledges $20,000 for new library

Aahil’s final moments at the institution will be remembered by all. His family donated $20,000 to build a new school library.

Also present was his grandfather, Abbas Ali, the developer of the multi-million-dollar Fantasy Island project in Nadi.

Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Aahil has also shown extraordinary compassion for the welfare of children.

Head teacher Parma Nand Naidu said that on several occasions in the past, Aahil donated his entire savings, amounting to several thousand dollars, to support the education of children in need.

“This will be a great cause as it is for the development of the school’s new library, so that generations of students can benefit from this project,” said Mr Nand.