Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
She is looking forward to attending Tereora College next year and with a flair for colour and design, Teiva says her dream is to become a fashion designer.
Teiva believes in “studying hard and always doing your best” to keep focused and not to worry about what others think.
Her parents were very surprised at their daughter’s academic achievement. “I was shocked, but we are really happy and very proud of her,” said Teiva’s mother Teeiau.
Apii Avarua’s 1st Runner-up dux award went to Aumoana Inamata and the 2nd runner-up dux awardee is Trinity Ponini.
The other dux of the year awardees are: Apii Takitumu - Teuruaa Goldsworthy; Apii Te Uki Ou - Eitia Taylor; and Apii St Joseph’s - Henry Michael Williams.
There will more on prize giving events next week in Cook Islands News.