太平洋岛裔学生理事会 Fono 聚会 —— 第二学期
文章发表日期:
2026.06.18
5 月 21 日（周四），Pasifika Council（太平洋岛裔学生理事会）举办了他们的第二场 fono（聚会），汇聚学生、whānau（家庭）与教职员工，共度一个联结、文化与庆祝的夜晚。活动由高年级理事会成员 Mele Manuatu (13K12)、Herriot Porter (13K12) 和 Travis Davies Faleuka (12J11) 主持，凸显了太平洋岛裔身份认同与学生成功的重要性。
夜晚以温暖的太平洋问候和一个热闹的破冰游戏拉开序幕。各队会拿到一个随机词语（例如"because"），并需即兴唱出一首包含该词的歌曲，欢笑声充满了整个房间。
随后，高年级理事会成员分享了他们参加 Young, Free & Pacific 大会的经历。他们形容那是一场鼓舞人心的盛会，太平洋岛裔青年齐聚一堂，庆祝身份认同、培养领导力，并懂得自己的声音举足轻重。
学生们反思了大会如何呼应我们的主题"我们的文化、我们的力量、我们的成功"。晚餐后，理事会还介绍了面向太平洋岛裔学生的机会，包括萨摩亚语演讲比赛及各类奖学金信息。
来源: 学校新闻原文 （Botany Downs Secondary College）。译文如有歧义，以英文原文为准
Pasifika Council Fono – Term 2
On Thursday 21 May, the Pasifika Council hosted their second fono that brought together students, whānau, and staff for an evening of connection, culture, and celebration. Led by senior council members Mele Manuatu 13K12, Herriot Porter 13K12, and Travis Davies Faleuka 12J11, the event highlighted the importance of Pasifika identity and student success.
The evening began with warm Pacific greetings and an energetic icebreaker. Teams were given a random word—such as “because”—and challenged to sing a song that included it. Laughter filled the room as groups worked together, while those unable to think of a song were eliminated.
Senior council members then shared their experiences from the Young, Free & Pacific conference, held on Wednesday 20 May for young men and Thursday 21 May for young women. They described it as an inspiring event where Pasifika youth came together to celebrate identity, build leadership, and learn that their voices matter.
Students reflected on how the conference aligned with our theme “Our Culture, Our Strength, Our Success,” showing how embracing culture builds confidence and supports achievement.
Following dinner, the council presented opportunities for Pasifika students, including the Samoan Speech Competition and information about scholarships to support future education pathways.
Overall, the Pasifika Fono was a successful student-led evening that showcased student leadership and welcomed our Pasifika community.
~ Mrs Vanessa MacDonald, TiC Pasifika Council