FOR 14 years, Seini Veitarogivanua Daroko, had taught many children during her teaching career.
Now an assistant head teacher at Nakavika Primary School in Namosi, Mrs Daroko enjoys instilling knowledge in village students.
Mrs Daroko, who hails from Kocoma Village on Qamea, was posted to Nakavika Primary School last year as its assistant head teacher and she enjoys living in a remote area such as Namosi, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
“The first school I was posted to as a teacher was Ro Matanitobua Memorial School in Namosi and from there I was later posted to Kalabu Primary School,” she said.
“Nakavika Primary School would be the third school I’ve been assigned to by the Ministry of Education and I’m happy with the opportunity.
“I had attended Kalabu Primary School during my primary education and it felt good to be given an opportunity to go back and teach there.”
She said it was great teaching in remote areas because there were less expenses.
“People take care of each other here in the village, something we are so happy to be a part of,” she said.
“Being an assistant head teacher was a big undertaking for me and I’m thankful for the opportunity given to help students progress through education.
“Moving here has allowed me to do things that I wouldn’t do in the urban areas like going out farming and cultivating the land.
“When I was in Namosi during my first posting, I realised that it was quiet and things were done on time without any stress.” She said she was in Ro Matanitobua for seven years before moving to Kalabu.
“I was lucky in a way because our family house is in Kalabu Village, so movement wasn’t an issue for us then,” she said.
“I have five children and I realised that raising five children in the urban area was a bit difficult compared with when I was in Namosi.
“So I tried to get a posting at Nakavika because my husband is from Vunidavo, a village close to Nakavika Village.
“Living in the village has allowed my children to learn village life and how to respect people.
“I can see that culture, tradition and customs are still strongly observed in remote areas and I want my children to adapt to it and appreciate it.”
She notices that children in rural areas listen attentively to teachers and they respect their elders, something she respects as a teacher.
Mrs Daroko will spend her Christmas with the family and she looks forward to a successful academic year next year for her students at Nakavika Primary School.
