17% of students at special schools have hearing disability - Akbar
17% of the 1,237 students enrolled at the 17 special schools across the country have a hearing disability. This was highlighted by the Minister for Education Rosy Akba
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14,241 students have graduated under the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme, no data available on their employment – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says 14,241 students have graduated under the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme however there is no data available in terms of their empl
Akbar thanks Fiji’s 13,263 teachers for their selfless contributions on World Teacher’s Day
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has thanked Fiji’s 13,263 teachers for their selfless contributions as educators, coaches, counsellors and disciplinarians for th
Toko apppointed as Acting Principal of RKS
The Ministry of Education has appointed an Acting Principal for Ratu Kadavulevu School. The appointment was made through an Expression of Interest and the acting head
Education Ministry and Australian Government collaborate to strengthen student support services
The Ministry of Education has partnered with the Australian government to strengthen student support services in Fijian schools where teachers will be up-skilled to take
Concerns raised about students who receive food aid in schools being teased by some fellow students
Serious concerns have been raised as some students who receive free lunch in schools are being teased by some fellow students. Fijivillage has received reports from th
Suspended students at RKS to resume school in term 3
The Ministry of Education confirms that students suspended at Ratu Kadavulevu School on the 8th of this month will resume school in term 3 of the 2020 academic calendar.
Akbar urges parents to take extra care of children when taking them out during the school break
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has called on parents to take extra care when taking their children out during this school break. Speaking to parents and students of
Technical drawing students at Nawai Secondary School benefit from new classroom
Technical drawing students at Nawai Secondary School in Nadi now have a new classroom with more space and desks required for their classes. The new classroom block was
Japan and Fiji talking about assistance for schools damaged by TC Harold
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has revealed today that they are having discussions with the Japanese government about helping rebuild schools that were damaged in Kadavu d
3 classroom blocks at Naivicula District School in Tailevu handed over by Japanese govt
A three classroom block at Naivicula District School in Tailevu was handed over today by the Japanese government to the Fijian government. The funding of $199,147 was
Parents Urged To Be Responsible Amidst Drowning Cases
The Ministry of Education has expressed concerns on a large number of drowning cases recently involving Fijian children and has urged Fijian parents to be vigilant and pr
Star Printery and Substance Abuse Advisory Council sign MOU to print numbers of helplines on educare exercise books
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Star Printery and the Substance Abuse Advisory Council that will see Star Printery print the toll-free number of Lif
Reduction in duty for imported exercise books has seen clients import directly from Asia – Chauhan
Despite facing tough times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Star Printery has managed to retain all their staff on full pay and not reduced working hours for anyone.
RKS students stage protests against their principal
The Education Ministry has today confirmed that the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Arvind Prasad will be relocated after a request made by him to the Ministry while
Mother of two determined to make it despite the struggles
“I had to learn how to go out diving so I can feed my family and generate income.†This was highlighted by 42-year-old, Alesi Viai who is one of 41 graduat
RKS Old Boys Association supports the Ministry’s decision to relocate Principal but does not support the decision to suspend the students
The RKS Old Boys Association supports the Ministry of Education’s decision to relocate the RKS Principal but does not support the decision to suspend the students
RKS Principal relocated based on his request, students who incited protest to be suspended while investigations continue
The Education Ministry has today confirmed that the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Arvind Prasad will be relocated after a request made by him to the Ministry while
I am not aware of any declaration forms that will be given to RKS students to sign – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says she is not aware of any forms that will be given to RKS students to sign before they return to school.This comes after Fijivillage
250 new teachers to be recruited next year
The Education Ministry is expecting 250 teachers to be recruited next year. Minister Rosy Akbar has told parliament that based on the projected exits and the need for
RKS principal responds to Education Ministry regarding allegations by RKS Student Council
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says their investigating team has received responses from the RKS Principal regarding allegations laid out in a letter by the RKS Student Co