In continuing the good work done the Sharks in the local community, Sam Tagataese was on hand yesterday to share his stories and experiences with a Polynesian youth group at the Endeavour Sports High School.
Facilitated in conjunction with Sutherland PCYC, the ‘Island Time’ program run out of school is a leadership initiative to help empower Polynesian young people to change their behaviours, and be positive role models to their peers.
The program focuses on goal setting, responsible behaviour, being a leader and the importance of education.
Throughout the course of the program, the group of students were involved in a host of activities, including and 18km hike, a PATHE (Pasifika Achievement to higher education) workshop, and a visit to Rugby League Central.
Tagataese, in a culmination of the program, attended to reflect on the previous eight weeks of time and effort the students had shared, and to deliver his own tales over his career.
"It's a great program and one that I was proud to be a part of. It's a really encouraging initiative and one that aims to help these kids make changes in their community," Tagataese said.
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