50 girls participate in inaugural STEAM Camp
50 girls participated in the first ever STEAM Camp organized by FJ STEAM Princess which is a project aimed to re-invent interest in science, technology, engineering, arts
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1800 Hindi textbooks donated by Indian High Commission
Over 1,800 Hindi textbooks for the new school year has been donated to the Education Ministry by the Indian High Commission. These books are for Year 7 to 13 students.
No decision on sporting competitions for schools - Akbar
Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says they have to meet with organisers and sponsors to decide whether sporting competitions for schools including the Coca-Cola Games and D
Counselling support package for students to be rolled out in the Northern Division
A counselling support package for teachers and students in TC Yasa affected areas will be rolled out in the Northern Division after a meeting between the Education Minist
Affected students can attend school in civilian clothing – Akbar
Students affected by TC Yasa and whose parents are facing difficulties in purchasing uniforms can go to school in civilian clothing for the time being. Education Minis
HMAS Adelaide to take school supplies to the North
The Australian Government will be providing essential building materials and school supplies to restore impacted schools in the North. The building materials will supp
No confirmation on when exam results will be released - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says she cannot confirm when the results for Year 12 and 13 exams will be released. Akbar says the Ministry is still marking the pap
School to start for students on Jan 19th – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified that school will start on the 18th of this month for teachers and 19th of this month for students. She made this comme
Temporary fixes underway on 32 schools identified as priorities
Rebuilding works are underway on 32 schools that were classified by government as priorities for engineers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Australian De
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas to be assisted with school bags and stationery
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas will be assisted with school bags and stationery when they return for classes in this academic year. This assistance will be c
We will not pressure parents or students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will not pressure parents and students on uniform, footwear and stationery as all they want is for students to return to schoo
Vodafone Fiji donates $300,000 to help repair schools affected by TC Yasa
Vodafone Fiji has today donated $300,000 as part of the Tropical Cyclone Yasa School Rebuilding Assistance. Vodafone Fiji Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal says one key area t
UNICEF provides temporary learning classrooms and learning materials
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Education Ministry to strengthen the country’s Tropical Cyclone Yasa response and safe
Japan funds construction of 2 classroom blocks at Saint Anne's Primary School
Two classroom blocks and eight toilet and washing facilities will be constructed at Saint Anne's Primary School in Suva. The school received a grant of $235,538 from t
Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji donate roofing materials to rebuild schools
$20,880 worth of roofing materials have been donated by Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji for rehabilitation works for schools damaged by TC Yasa. Education Minister Ros
1,500 homes destroyed & 6,000 homes partially damaged in the North
1,500 homes were destroyed while 6,000 homes were partially damaged by Cyclone Yasa in the Northern Division. This has been confirmed by the Commissioner Northern Urai
Close to 85 schools damaged by TC Yasa – Akbar
Close to 85 schools in TC Yasa affected areas have sustained some level of damage according to assessments by the Education Ministry. Minister Rosy Akbar says some sch
About 20,000 Year 12 and 13 students have the option to sit for exams today
About 20,000 Year 12 and 13 students have the option to sit for their exams today and tomorrow. The Education Ministry says students who opt to sit for the exams will
We will provide temporary learning shelters to schools which will not be repaired or rebuilt on time – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will be providing temporary learning shelters such as tents to schools that they will not be able to repair or rebuild in tim
Year 12 and 13 exam timetables out
The timetable for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are still yet to sit for their exams has been released and it is accessible on the Ministry’s website and Facebo
I hope we are able to work out a solution for the students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says there is a lot of work cut out for them and she hopes they are able to work out a solution for the students when they return to sch