Our Siapo Mentor Class was established in 2021 as a direct result of valuable fonotaga (consultation) with our Pasifika families and wider school community.
Siapo is created to provide a space where our Pasifika learners can grow, lead, and learn in a setting that reflects and values who they are. Siapo has become a vital pathway that supports our Pasifika students’ journey through MAGS, allowing them to experience school life through a strong cultural lens.
The name Siapo itself reflects unity and strength; “Individual cords are strong, but when woven together we are an unbreakable rope.” All Pasifika nations are represented in this class, and students are encouraged to embrace their identities while working together across cultures.
Key Features of the Siapo Mentor Class:
- Our mentor teachers are Ms Nikita Kolose and Mr Leti Maupese and they are supported by Tanuvasa Danny Liuliu-Afoa and Claudia Goff.
- Mentoring is in a unique environment tailored to the needs of Pasifika students.
- There is support for academic success, wellbeing, co-curricular involvement, leadership, service.
- There will be Pasifika guest speakers who inspire and reinforce the importance of cultural identity, leadership, and academic excellence through assemblies.
- A place to build connection and belonging.
- Dedicated Pasifika Academic Dean to support progress and success. (Claudia Goff)
Entry into Siapo is through an application process.
If you would like your child to be considered for the Siapo Mentor Class, please contact:
Tanuvasa Danny Liuliu-Afoa – Pasifika Liaison OR Claudia Goff – Pasifika Academic Dean
Email: [email protected]
Your child can also collect an application form from the Pasifika Office in the Student Centre.
We are excited about continuing to grow and strengthen this space together with our families and wider community.
Ia manuia, fa’afetai tele lava, malo ‘aupito, meitaki, fakaaue, vinaka , and thank you for your ongoing support.
Siapo 2025