Children of Samoa

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Common Samoan names include Pepe, Kovi, Sefina and La'ei.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

I study Samoan, English, math and history. My favorite is history because I get to learn about my people's past!

What is your homework like?:

I usually have to write a few sentences in English or Samoan in my notebook for grammar homework. For math homework, I copy down the homework problems from the chalkboard and do about ten problems at a time.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

After school, I like to come home and spend time at the beach in my village. I also like to run around the fields with my friends and swim in the pond near the ocean.

Who is your favorite famous person?:

My favorite famous person is the current prime minister of Samoa because he is a very respectable man who helps our country with many issues.

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

I enjoy reggaeton and tropical remixes of American songs.

What would you like to be when you grow up?:

I am not sure right now what I would like to be when I grow up. I think for now I just want to be a good father for the family I will have in the future, or maybe a teacher. We'll see!

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?:

I'd travel to New Zealand to where my dad works!

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