Leaving Samoa and arriving in New Zealand at the age of four was
the first significant challenge Celyn Pauli faced in life. But she
quickly learned both a new language and how to adapt to a new
environment, and is now fluent is two languages. Facing those
challenges early on taught her the power of a positive attitude and
she has gone on to achieve significant results at school.
Avondale College Deputy Principal Kiely Murphy commented that Celyn
has excellent leadership skills and is a 2016 Prefect. She has also
made a significant contribution to the Avondale College Polyfest
Samoan Group. At school she is a 2016 Prefect and was also a Safe
Skills Leader and a member of the school's 1st XV Girl Rugby
Premier Team.
Outside of school Celyn is involved with her church, including
teaching Sunday School, fundraising and belonging to the youth
group.
She plans to study law and will be the first of her family of eight
to attend University.