Huge development has been made in the education sector – Education Minister
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says there has been a huge development in the education sector and we all need to appreciate Government’s investment to make
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Details regarding reopening of schools for early childhood up to Year 11 will be revealed soon - Kumar
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says they will be making another announcement soon which will be related to the reopening of schools for students from early childho
Keeping students home may have resulted in some students engaging in substance abuse - Kumar
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says moving students from the school environment and keeping them at home may have resulted in some students engaging in substance a
68% of Year 12 and 13 students attend class on the first day of school – Kumar
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says about 68% of Year 12 and 13 students were back in class on the first day of school last Monday. She says they will be collec
FNU Students Association is also responsible for the type of graduates coming out of FNU - Kumar
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says the students association is responsible for the type of graduates coming out of the Fiji National University and if graduates f
Student who experienced COVID like symptoms in Lautoka tests negative
A student at a secondary school in Lautoka who experienced COVID like symptoms last week has been cleared after tests conducted for COVID-19 returned negative. The Min
Jokhan stresses there is nothing wrong with QVS students dancing together during Diwali celebrations
Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan has stressed that there is nothing wrong with the Queen Victoria School students who were seen dancing in a group during
As school reopening continues expect to find children with COVID-19 symptoms who will test positive – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says as school reopening continues they will expect to find children with COVID-19 symptoms who will test positive. He
Ballantine Memorial School students happy and relieved to be back in school
After being away from school for 195 days, students of Ballantine Memorial High School are happy to be back for face to face learning. School Head Girl Sera Bulewa say
Most schools have completed the Year 12 and 13 syllabus - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has revealed that most schools around the country have completed their syllabus for Year 12 and 13 and students have 9 weeks to prepa
More than 22,000 Year 12 and 13 students to return to school from today
More than 22,000 Year 12 and 13 students are expected to return to school today after six and a half months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Educa
Education Minister urges students to let the Ministry know if they are experiencing any difficulties
As Years 12 and 13 students return to school from tomorrow, Minister for Education Premila Kumar has urged students to let the Ministry know if they are experiencing any
Education Minister urges students to get vaccinated as Years 12 and 13 students return to school tomorrow
Education Minister Premila Kumar says although vaccination for students is not mandatory, they are urging students who are not vaccinated to please get vaccinated for the
We made several attempts but some teachers made it clear that they will not get vaccinated – Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says they had made several attempts to ensure that all the teachers get the COVID-19 vaccine however some teachers had made it clear
Students from Years 1 to 11 to return to school on either 29th November or 4th January
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has confirmed that students from Years 1 to 11 will return to school from 29th November this year if everything goes well. Kumar s
Education Ministry to conduct assessment to understand the needs of students
With more than 22,624 Year 12 and 13 students resuming school from Monday, Minister for Education Premila Kumar says they will be doing an assessment to better understand
Year 12 and 13 students can now top up their eTransport cards
With schools re-opening from Monday, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that the eTransport cards for Years 12 and 13 students have been topped up. Students can n
Over 900 teachers who are Child Protection Officers are expected to undergo training
Over 900 teachers who are Child Protection Officers in their respective schools are expected to undergo training over the next two months. Permanent Secretary for Educati
Degree in teacher training will no longer guarantee a student a teaching job
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says the quality of teachers from all teacher training institutions in the country has not been up to standard and a degree in teache
Teachers told to change with time or face being made redundant
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has told teachers that they will become redundant if they do not change with time.She made these comments while speaking to the teach
Schools will not close even if there is a positive case - Kumar
Schools will not be shut down even if there is a positive case of COVID-19 in a classroom. While speaking at Baulevu High School, Minister for Education Premila Kumar