Education Ministry reviewing history curriculum
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has confirmed that they are reviewing the history curriculum for schools. While speaking at the launch of the Girmit celebration t
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AG reminds prefects at Toko Sanatan Primary School to always speak the truth
Newly inducted school prefects at Toko Sanatan Primary School in Tavua were reminded by the Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to always speak
Teachers can apply for grants of up to $5,000 in 2022 through the FIJI Water Foundation
The FIJI Water Foundation has announced that it will once again offer teachers grants of up to $5,000 in 2022. Classroom Grants program is available for all teachers a
Chandra lost for words after being appointed Head Boy of Nabua Secondary School
Year 13 student Divnesh Chandra was lost for words as he was appointed the Head Boy of Nabua Secondary School today. He is the first Head Boy of Indian descent in the
It is not about physically bringing down the existing structure – Nausori Principals Association
The President of Nausori Principals Association, Vishnu Deo Sharma says the Association has heard the views of the Minister for Education, Premila Kumar on computer labs
University students’ achievements recognised at the commemoration of Earth Day
The achievements of a group of university students was celebrated during the commemoration of Earth Day at U.S. Embassy in Suva. The Yadrava na Vanua (Environment Watc
I will dismantle all computer labs and schools will now be buying tablets – Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar says they will be dismantling all computer labs in schools and each and every school will now be buying tablets. She made the announce
The badge is not a symbol of power or a show of force - Emberson
“The badge is not a symbol of power or a show of force but is a symbol of great responsibility, good leadership and dedication to the task at hand.†These
Govt has invested $18.5 million annually in ECE - Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar has highlighted that the Government has invested about $18.5 million annually in Early Childhood Education for about 17,000 students as
Lata becomes first student to receive the Shri Lekh Ram Memorial scholarship to study Hindi
A Year 13 student of Pandit Vishnu Deo Memorial College is the first recipient of the Shri Lekh Ram Memorial Full tuition scholarship to study Bachelor of Arts Degree wit
Women are interested in leadership roles but they were not confident enough to apply – Dr Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Doctor Anjeela Jokhan says according to a online survey conducted through their Learning and Development Unit in October last year,
Our unity and open heartedness as Fijians plays a huge part in breaking down cultural barriers - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says we are truly blessed to live in a multicultural society such as Fiji, and our unity and open heartedness as Fijians plays a huge
Govt has committed funding for 8,609 students through the National Toppers and TELS this year - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says government has committed funding for 8,609 students through the National Toppers and Tertiary Education Loan Schemes this year.
Year 9 student of Tilak High School sends message to the PM thanking him for providing free education
Year 9 student of Tilak High School, Ameera Azraa Abdul sent a message to the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama this morning thanking him for providing them free educati
A number of changes to exams and the curriculum as the new school year begins
Education Minister Premila Kumar says the new school year which starts today will see a number of changes such as the removal of exams for Years 1 to 3 with only mid-year
PM urges parents and guardians to stay involved in their children’s education
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is urging parents and guardians to stay involved in their children’s education and ensure that they are keeping out of trouble.
Govt has allocated $1.2b for TELS and Toppers since 2014 which has benefitted over 53,000 students - PM
The Fijian Government has allocated $1.2 billion for TELS and Toppers scholarships since 2014 which has benefitted over 53,000 students. While speaking in Serua, Prime
Special and Inclusive Schools receive second part of Veilomani donations from Goodman Fielder
Goodman Fielder Fiji has presented 10 special and inclusive schools in the Central and Western Divisions with the balance of the $10,000 Veilomani donations. The donat
Foundation students would repeat courses until they got the desired GPA for TELS or Toppers – Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar says it has been found that students doing foundation studies would repeat courses until they got the desired GPA to apply for Toppers sc
Schools will no longer conduct exams for years 1 to 3 from 2022 academic year
Schools will no longer conduct exams for years 1 to 3 from the 2022 academic year which starts on Monday. While making the announcement in parliament today, Minister f
New students will receive their TSLS allowances upon the submission of their enrollment reports
Newly enrolled students will receive their Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service allowances upon the submission of their enrollment reports by respective universities.