Free education should be given to high-performing students and those with good attendance, not to the lazy ones.
This concern has been raised by Tavua College teacher Maryln Singh during the consultation on the Education Review Act held in Tavua, since they have observed some students take advantage of the system.
Singh says teachers often have to call parents when students do not attend school, as there is a need to encourage students to be more hardworking, especially since many parents make significant sacrifices to support their children’s education.
She also highlighted that parents heavily rely on teachers and often take them for granted, expecting them to handle responsibilities beyond the academic field, including teaching values and discipline.
Singh adds that while religious education is beneficial, parents should be the first to teach their children morals and proper behaviour.
The consultation on the Review of the Education Act 1966 will continue tomorrow at Nadi Civic Centre from 10am to 1pm.
