Nau Mahe has always been the go-to person for the Pacific Islander community at Murrumbidgee Regional High, but now it's official.
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The Tongan teacher been appointed as the Pacific Islander community liaison officer, and she'll be the link between the school's 183 Islander kids and the rest of the Islander community.
"I want the kids to be more aware of their culture, more proud of their culture, and want to share it with other people," Mrs Mahe said.
Mrs Mahe has only just been appointed to the role but she's already crammed her calendar with cultural events and fundraisers to liven up the Islander community.
The blackboard in her office is brimming to the edge with ideas: language classes, traditional dance shows, cultural excursions - the list goes on.
"I'm really excited," Mrs Mahe said.
She's especially excited for Polyfest, a Polynesian festival that will be held in Australia for the first time in October.
In the leadup to Polyfest Mrs Mahe will be furiously fundraising so that she can send a team of students to showcase their traditional dancing skills as well as their new school.
"There's a lot of talent here at Murrumbidgee Regional High and I want the community to see it," she said.
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She'll also be getting the parents involved and helping out those who don't speak English to become a part of the Griffith community.
She'll be helping them get translated documents, fill in paperwork, and connect with services in and outside the school to help them ease into the role as new Australians.
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