The Interim Minister for Education is aware that ex-students' associations of other schools have alot to offer in the quest to improve education in the schools that nurtured them.

In light of concerns raised by the Suva Grammar Old Students' Association on the poor academic performance of current Grammarians, Filipe Bole said they appreciate the commitment made by the Association to assist the Ministry in strengthening Suva Grammar School.

Bole said the old scholars have pledged to raise funds for library books and computers, and also to assist students through tutoring and mentoring. In addition, the Suva Grammar Student Council and the teachers will also be working very closely with the Association in the conduct of quizzes, oratories and other extra-curricular activities.
During the week, some Old Students Association members led by President, Jasmine Tam met with the senior Education Ministry officials highlighting concern about the performance of the students in external examinations.

Suva Grammar School's pass rate for the Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination last year was 39 percent while the Fiji Seventh Form Examination pass rate for 2007 was just below 50 percent. Another concern highlighted to the ministry is the Form Seven English paper pass rate which stood at a very low percentage of 29 percent.

Education Minister Bole has also assured the Association that their issues of concern will be looked into.