Messages portrayed at Tadra Kahani, the Dream Story Stage Show, are very effective as these are student's views and opinions on issues that affect them.
These are the sentiments of Psychotherapist Selina Kuruleca, referring to Rishikul Sanatan College's theme "Suicide Prevention" and she said it reinforces the need to prevent suicide in our society since the children are already aware of it.
"I think the effect should be very positive because now in the Tadra Kahani performances we’re hearing from the students themselves what’s going and the factors that may lead to suicide and here in Fiji some factors that may lead to it. And in Fiji these factors are relationship problems, economic hardship, social difficulties in terms of the family, the society they live in and the inability to communicate."
Kuruleca added the angel shown during the performance was symbolic of professional and trusted people who could and should give advice to children when they have any problems and help them find solutions.
"I think the angel is the symbol of the professionals out there and the trusted adults who can assist if we – or people who are contemplating suicide – actually tell them what’s going on. If they’re having peer pressure, if they’re having alcohol problems, feeling unwanted or rejected, they need to say these things. Angels will only come if individuals say what’s going on and if the Angel makes observations – if the adults/counselors around these children see signs – then only can they intervene."
Meanwhile, Veiuto Primary School students said they have polished up on their moves and they are more than ready to reclaim what is theirs.
Also, newcomers Lomawai Secondary School from Nadroga has high hopes for tonight's Senior Division Finals, because they know that nothing is impossible especially since they've managed to make it to the finals.
Defending Champions, Draiba Fijian School, Veiuto Primary, Nakelo District, Nabitu District and International School Suva will go for top honours in the Primary finals of Tadra Kahani tonight.
In the Senior Division are defending champions, Monfort Boys Town, Suva Grammar School, RKS, International Secondary, Rishikul Sanatan College, and first timers Cuvu College, Lomawai Secondary and Coral Island Academy.
The finals of Tadra Kahani in the Primary and Senior Division kick off at 7 o’clock tonight at the Vodafone Arena.
Draiba To Bring New Show in Tadra Kahani Finals Publish date/time: 15/08/2008 [12:07]
Defending Primary Division Champions Draiba Fijian School said it'll be an uphill battle for the other four schools because they will not be making it easy for them to claim the title at the finals for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show".
Speaking to Fijivillage News, the students say the other schools have got to watch out because they will be bringing a new show tonight.
Meanwhile, Defending Senior Division Champions Monfort Boys Town said everyone should expect a performance that will be even better.
In the Primary Division, Defending Champions, Draiba Fijian School, Veiuto Primary, Nakelo District, Nabitu District and International School Suva will go for top honours in the finals tonight.
In the Senior Divisions are defending champions, Monfort Boys Town, Suva Grammar School, RKS, International Secondary, Rishikul Sanatan College, and first timers Cuvu College, Lomawai Secondary and Coral Island Academy.
The finals of Tadra Kahani in the Primary and Senior Division kicks off at 7 o’clock tonight at the Vodafone Arena.
