10/09/2026
"Their dreams matter!"
These three words capture the heart of Day 1 Graduate Speaker Soweri Rokoiga Rakabuta's message to graduates and young people across the Pacific.
Graduating with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Rakabuta has balanced the responsibilities of motherhood and study while remaining committed to helping children realise their potential through education and reading.
From Nanuku Settlement to the graduation podium, her journey is one of courage, faith and service, proving that education can transform lives and create opportunities not only for individuals, but for entire communities.
Read Rakabuta's inspiring speech here: https://shorturl.at/O919p