Josua Qalobula

Dedicated educator and administrator committed to fostering an environment of honesty and integrity. Passionate about instilling an optimistic mindset in teachers and students, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth while nurturing a foundation of trust in divine guidance. Focused on exploring and implementing innovative strategies to achieve financial self-sufficiency and sustainability for the school, collaborating closely with stakeholders to create a thriving educational community.

• Boys Dorm Dean, Navesau Junior Sec Sch, (1987-1989)
• Took up the teaching of Accounting at Navesau, after the Accounting teacher went on fellow, (1986 – 1989), despite having no accounting backgrounds.
• Marker, FJC Maths papers, (1995-1997; 2001-2004)
• President of the Navesau PTA (2009)
• General Secretary, Fiji Adventist Teachers Association, FATA, (2011)
• President, Fiji Adventist Teachers Association, FATA, (2013-2014) and (2021 – 2025)
• Member of the Ra Principal’s Association (2012-2013) and (2021 – 2025)
• Member of the Fiji Principal’s Association (2012-2025)
• Cluster Coordinator for Vatuvonu Adventist College, Rabi High School and Napuka Secondary School, Principals (2016-2018)
• Member of the Fiji Mission Education Think Tank (2017-2019)
• Director Education for the Nailaga SDA Kindergarten School (2020)

• Devoted to the cultivation of Christian values to both staff and students.
• Promote and uphold the maintenance of the special character of Adventist Education, its uniqueness, ethos and philosophies.
• Aspire for excellence in all aspects of the school’s service delivery.
• Devoted most of my years of service to rural and semi urban boarding schools.
• Major strengths included a good understanding of the Seventh day Adventist philosophy of education, excellent communication skills, competent, child- centered approach, strong team player, attention to details and deadlines, dutiful compliance in all regulated environment as well as very good supervisory skills.