Bus stands across the country were packed with students this morning as they rushed to begin their first day of school.
Fijivillage caught up with students who were waiting for their buses at the Nausori bus stand this morning.
Year 9 student, Tati Ofati who begins his secondary school studies at Dilkusha High School says he is very excited to begin school as he hopes to do well and fully experience secondary school life beginning today.
He adds he is also excited to meet new friends as he starts at a new school.
Year 10 student, Tevita Tubui who was also one of many students trying to get to school says he is eager to attend the first day of school to meet up with his friends after the holidays.
Tubui says that the first day of school is very important as there will be a lot advice given from teachers on what things that will be done this year.
Students across the country begin the 2019 academic year today.
