KBHS Old Boy, Peter Siulai named Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor of the Year
It is with great to honour to congratulate KBHS Old Boy, Peter Siulai, named the Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor of the Year.
Leading Logistics Supply Specialist (LLSS) Peter Siulai, 27, from New Lynn in Auckland, is a sailor of professionalism, skill, enthusiasm, dedication and resilience – the epitome of the values expected of the modern sailor, according to Chief of Navy Rear Admiral David Proctor.
As a Logistics Supply Specialist, LLSS Siulai was responsible for ordering and providing equipment and stores for their ships or onshore, and his role had taken him to sea on HMNZS Hawea and Te Mana.
From Scoop Regional, as a youngster, Mr Siulai moved with his parents to Auckland, along with his two sisters and a brother. He attended Kelston Boys’ High School and participated in its Services Academy programme.
“I originally wanted to be a police officer but they weren’t recruiting teenagers fresh out of high school and advised me to get some life experience with the Defence Force,” Peter said.
“The Navy sounded like the one for me - travelling but I could still be in Auckland, close to my family.”
We congratulate and praise Peter Siulai and his family on this wonderful achievement. Mr Siulai is a great example to our students who hope to strive for success and excellence outside of school, whereever their endeavours take them.
Article added: Tuesday 24 November 2020