Suva, Fiji: Marist Brothers High School Holds First-Ever Academic Champion Induction Ceremony, Minister for Education Officiates

On 21 July, Marist Brothers High School in Suva made history by holding its first-ever Academic Champion Induction. The event, held at the school, was proudly officiated by the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro.

Senior student leaders, Old Boys' President Neumi Vakadewabuka, Br John Hazelman, Principal Ashish Dayal, and Marist Education Board Chairman Bill Mar joined the Hon. Minister of Education, Aseri Radrodro, and a representative from the Ministry of Education for the ceremonial cake cutting.

Under the theme “Excellence,” the Honourable Minister commended the school’s proactive systems, student-centred learning approaches, and commitment to leaving no student behind.

As part of the program, about 96 students were officially inducted as Academic Champions and Peer Learning Leaders. The Minister described them as examples of Fiji’s future and a testament to what can be achieved when schools uphold the values of care, discipline, and community. The honourable Minister encouraged students to dream boldly. He thanked teachers for their passion and dedication and acknowledged parents and guardians for the support they provide every day.

The students who received their award during the induction ceremony.

The Minister concluded by acknowledging Marist Brothers High School for creating a strong, caring community where academic success and personal growth go hand in hand.

The Academic Champion Badge is a special recognition awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. To qualify, students in Years 9 and 10 must score 500 or more out of 600 marks with a pass in English, while those in Years 11, 12, and 13 must score 300 or more out of 400, also with a pass in English. Students who meet this benchmark are inducted as Academic Champions and take on a role as Peer Learning Leaders, supporting a culture of academic excellence in the school. The badge is the property of the school and is worn until the next full-scale exams. Continued strong performance allows students to retain the badge into the following year. The Academic Induction Ceremony takes place in mid-July, similar to the Prefect Induction Ceremony.

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