On June 16, students of the school took part in a Chinese culture quiz. The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, HE Zhang Jun Sai was delighted to note that students has a through knowledge of Chinese culture, history and tradition.
Congratulations to Vakaoca Kedrayate (Head Girl) who has been awarded a scholarship to study at the United World College in Canada.
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Term 1 Holiday from April 26 to May 13
During the Term 1 holidays:
The
Head Boy represented the Suva City General Communal for the inaugural National
Youth Parliament.
The
Head Girl left with Ministry of Education officials for New York to attend a
United Nations Special Session on Children.
07 May 2002 - About 50 students took part in the Australian Schools Science
Competition.
08 May 2002 - The IQ Active Quiz organised by Fiji TV (the first-ever television quiz in the country) was held at the Civic Centre. Yat Sen took part together with 15 other schools from around the country. The Quiz team consists of Mao, Vinal, Torika, Akisi and Maria (audience) all of Form 7 and led by librarian Mrs Keni. Yat Sen managed to outdo Natabua High School in the pool match, 23 points to 22. Unfortunately, due to a minute irregularity in a question, a re-match was held on the 9th of May and the situation switched around. Photo.
Sports-wise, a team from Yat Sen competed in the Outrigger Canoe Race along the Suva Sea Front.
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Yat Sen took part in the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Limited National Quiz. The quiz was held in St. Joseph Secondary School in early March. Yat Sen narrowly lost to Suva Grammar School 21-20. Team members include Vakaoca (F7), Mao (F7), Roselyn (F6) and Ripeka (F5). Members were selected and trained by librarian, Mrs. Keni. Photo.
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The student council is working on staging another talent quest this year after the tremendous success last year.
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The following students were elected prefects for 2002:
| Vakaoca Kedrayate (Head Girl) | Loo Yu Mao (Head Boy) |
| Carly Smith (Deputy Head Girl) | Luo Laxiang (Deputy Head Boy) |
| Lee Suk Yee | Chan Jee Leong |
| Stephanie Chung | Epeli Peter |
| Suzie Yip | Adrian Wong |
| Christine Loo | Richard Yuen |
| Chung Lai Sheung | Varun Maharaj |
| Vanessa Quai Hoi | George Fong |
| Yolande Hansji | Peter Hesaie |
| Pauline Yip | Siva Gounder |
| Nina Bavou | Kevin Yuen |
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The 2001 examination results were released early this year. A summary of the results is as follows:
- Fiji Junior Certificate Examination, 100% pass rate, highest: Ripeka Kaurasi (582 / 600)
- Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination, 86% pass rate, highest: Loo Yu Mao (358 / 400)
- Fiji Seventh Form Examination, 76% pass rate, highest: Yuen Kwok Fay (350 / 400)