There is not enough emphasis on the meaning of the statement “Children are the future leaders of any nation.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa who officiated at the Annual Awards Ceremony at Suva Muslim Kindergarten today.
She says that the 96 children graduating today will become the future ministers, doctors, mechanics, teachers of Fiji.
Vuniwaqa stressed that parents are the mainstay in every child’s life and the responsibility of rearing, teaching and preparing them for school will determine the future of this country.
She adds that teachers take on part of this responsibility in the preparation of our children before they enter into the workforce.
The Minister for Women also commended that contribution and hard work of the teachers that has enabled the students to complete the first part of their education.
Vuniwaqa also spoke on topics brought to her attention brought the students’ skits and performances that portrayed climate change, littering, social media, parental responsibility, and safety during school holidays.
She congratulated the young budding students and also urged parents to invest their time and attention to their children during the school holidays.
