Why is Niels Rasmussen a good principal?

Niels Rasmussen is leaving Sunset Primary School after 19 years. Photo / Ben Fraser

As Sunset Primary School principal of 19 years, Niels Rasmussen, gets ready to leave the school, pupils there share why they like him as principal.

Zaharah Mita, 10, Year 6. Photo / Stephen Parker

I like him because he's the best principal. He's smiley and he cheers us on all the time.

Zaharah Mita, 10

Year 6

Manaia Rathel, 11, Year 6. Photo / Stephen Parker

I like him because he's loving and caring. He smiles in the morning and gives us hugs.

Manaia Rathel, 11

Year 6

Faith Raj, 11, Year 6. Photo / Stephen Parker

I like him because he's funny and he's cool. In assemblies he always jokes. He organises our school trips.

Faith Raj, 11

Year 6

Sheethal Raj, 10, Year 5. Photo / Stephen Parker

He's a cool principal. He takes us to McDonald's if we get 100 per cent attendance.

Sheethal Raj, 10

Year 5