Graduation Day at Naselesele Village Primary School, December 1, 2011 -- Jotama and Jerome, with their caps and gowns, wearing happy smiles...glad that Kindergarten is finally over!
Rosalia Ranuve doing her thing as Master of Ceremonies...
Head teacher, Ben Underwood Rupeni, welcoming guests, parents and students...
Some of the "graduates" anxiously awaiting certificates...
Graduation ceremonies about to start -- students being patient through it all...
Guests of honor -- (2nd from left) Fiji's Commissioner of Police (Naselesele's very own) Iowane Naivalurua, turaga ni vanua Tu Mika, and All Nation pastor from Wiwi Village...
Big turn out for this memorable event...
The pastor offering up a fervent prayer for GOD's blessings...
A yaqona offering...
Commissioner Naivalurua with his freshly made salusalu...
Commissioner Naivalurua with a thoughtful moment...
Kindies performing the First Advent...
Seleima with her award...a most improved student indeed!
And what's a village gathering without a meke?
This young gal adding her precious presence...going on to Class One!
Mareta of Tovu Tovu, receiving Eric's graduation papers and prize...hmmm -- when asked, she admitted to his playing hooky from this important event...gone fishing!
Duravu, smiling charmingly after being given her certificate...on to Class One!
Our very own little Jotama...such a "grown up" in this little body!
Nana Kata and Filo...mother and daughter team -- par excellence!
Karen dancing up a storm...vibrant with her bright smile.
Joanna and Elena -- very madua with their meke...
Nana Ana and her daughter Makarita -- posing pretty with this policeman...
Our very own Miriama...receiving the gold certificate for a job well done!
Jima...just a little worn out!
Our very own Leone -- happy with his silver award certificate...
Little, little Lidia -- a precious gift of GOD in this little package!
Her mom and aunty were very proud of her!
Rosi -- our next-door neighbor -- receiving her Outstanding Student of the Year monetary award from the Naselesele KidZ Fund.
Graduation ceremonies ended with a rousing permance by the Fiji Police Band. It was a lively and entertaining way to commemorate this wonderful event!
P.S. i am again raising funds for the Naselesele Village school children in Taveuni, Fiji. Your charitable donation of any amount is deeply and heartfully appreciated! GOD bless your loving heart!
