Hundreds of alumni from Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) came together at Albert Park yesterday to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, the chief guest at the event, highlighted the significant impact the institution has made since its founding in 1924. He commended RKS for its long history and its role in cultivating influential figures that have contributed to the nation’s progress.
The week of celebrations will include a variety of activities and sports competitions. RKS, named after Ratu Penaia Kadavulevu, the great-grandson of Ratu Cakobau, boasts a proud heritage that the community is eager to celebrate.
The festivities kicked off on Sunday with a church service at the Centenary Church in Suva.
Today, there will be a program titled “Training and Investment Opportunity” held at the Suva Civic Centre from 5:30 PM to 11 PM. This initiative aims to assist former students struggling to find employment, offering various ministry sessions for guidance and empowerment.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), the highlight will be Wellness and Sports Day at Albert Park at 3 PM, featuring a competition between neighboring all-boys boarding institutions, RKS and Queen Victoria School.
On Thursday, a traditional ceremony will commence, providing current students with insights into traditional culture, with Ratu Epenisa Cakobau, the Vunivalu na Tui Kaba, as the chief guest. Following lunch, a school pass-out parade will take place, featuring the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Ro Jone Kalouniwai, as the chief guest.
Additionally, Mr. Rabuka has encouraged the RKS community and parents to collaborate with the government in combating drug abuse, expressing his wish for RKS to remain a guiding light and continue making a positive contribution to the nation in the future.