My name is Italy, and it is with great honour and gratitude that I have been appointed Head Prefect at Southland Girls High School for 2025. I am thoroughly excited to learn and grow in this role, not only as a person, but as a leader of the school. I believe that to achieve real progress, within a community, one person cannot do it alone. They need to build the trust of their peers to show that together they are a united front, and can achieve anything when they do it with the support of each other. Kindness, empathy and respect are my personal values, and are at the forefront of my choices as a leader. “He aroha whakato, he aroha ka puta mai” “If kindness is shown, then kindness is what you shall receive”. I can assure you that I will emulate these values daily, both in and out of my Southland Girls High school uniform.

Being Head prefect is a privilege and responsibility which I do not take lightly, and will endeavour to do to the best of my ability. I am looking forward to a prosperous year, where success is not only measured by academic achievement, but instead is demonstrated by each and every student striving to achieve personal excellence.

“Mahia i runga i te rangimarie me to ngakau mahaki” “With a peaceful mind and respectful heart, we will always get the best results”.