Other former students he caught up with included Monsignor Etuale Etuale, and the the Minister of Private Enterprise Lautafi Fio Selafi Purcell.

After serving in Samoa, Fallon went into banking with Citibank in Asia for 31 years.

"Although its' been so long, the reality is it doesn't feel like I've been away," he he told SamoaFM and offered this message.:

"It feels very familiar and it just goes to show the precious nature of Samoa, its people and its culture. This is a wonderful place and if I have a message for our listeners, please be proud and continue what you have, the fa'a Samoa is well worth proclaiming to the world."

Returning after 47 years has a very special meaning as it is also a reunification of what they found while serving in Samoa. The popular Samoa Fiafia Trio whose music was the soundtrack to the lives of many.

The group reunited the surviving locally based member, Galumalemana Alfred Hunkin who taught at Leififi Intermediate with Karen Wyss another Peace Corps volunteer.

Hunkin who is back in Samoa after a long career as an educator and linguist at Victoria University in Wellington, acknowledged the Peace Corps contribution to Samoa.

"This is a celebration from the heart for me. Because I get my friends and family back (after being so long) it reminds me the wonderful Peace Corp 50 years contribution to our country."

"It's not small by any means. They influenced a whole lot of people who have become influential leaders of our country."

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• Talamua
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The concert featured performances from St Catherine's, St Mary's, St Patrick's Kilbirnie and St Patrick's Silverstream.

The rector of Chanel College, Fr Mika Tuimavave, came to Wellington to attend the concert.

The Concert was part of a Change for Change project initiated by Patrick's College Kilbirnie that aims to raise $NZ20,000 for Chanel College.

"The Change for Change concert was a huge success that showcased the amazing talents that each school has," said on one of the organisers Kalyb Masoe-Hewitt.

"We are very grateful for the support we have had from the performers, Countdown Kilbirnie, Vodafone Foundation, Pandoro Panetteria, families and friends. "

He said The concert raised more than a quarter of the total amount set for the Change for Change project.

Chanel College was built in 1963 by the Marist Fathers.

The school has a close connection with St Patrick's College Kilbirnie.

Its founding rector, Father Bernard Doherty, left from St Patrick's to establish the college in Samoa.

The two schools share the same colours, royal blue and white, and have the same motto, Sectare Fidem/Taofi Mau le Faaatutua/Cling Fast to the Faith.

Chanel College was once one of the best schools in Samoa, however, over the years the college has fallen into disrepair and is in desperate need of support.

A call for help was answered the St Patrick's College prefects who looked to further develop the relationship between the two schools and support their pacific brothers and sisters.

They are continuing with their fundraising efforts with car washes, mufti days and other fundraising events.

Anyone who would like to know more or support the school's efforts can contact Kalyb Masoe-Hewitt at St Patrick's College Kilbirnie email: changeforchange2014@gmail.com or call the school on (04) 939 3070

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• Supplied: Kalyb Masoe-Hewitt; Courtney Halliday
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