Levuka Public Primary School today presented their i-tatau to the Minister for Education, Mr Filipe Bole before travelling to attend the 25th Asia Pacific Children’s Convention in Japan from July 12 to 24.
Four students from the school have been selected to participate in the convention which is held annually with representatives from the Asia Pacific Region.
Mr Bole congratulated the students on their selection to participate in the event.
“Congratulations on your selection and have an enjoyable time exchanging cultural values,” Mr Bole said.
School head teacher Mr Samuela Wailevu said the event would showcase preparations made by the students.
Class six representative Ravuama Suvavou said she was excited to be part of the event and was looking forward to other cultural dances that would be showcased at the convention.
“I am looking forward to making new friends and get an experience on home-stay,” said Sereana Tinaiseru, another class six representative.
The group would be accompanied by the Bridge Club president Mr Deepak Dutt, Peace Ambassador 2013, Ms Seruwaia Tagilolo, and the Primary School Section principal education officer Mr Petero Suka.
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