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In a bold move to encourage Fijians to take up reading for enjoyment, the University of Fiji and local governments are collaborating on a nation-wide campaign in town and city council parks throughout Fiji. Called
Exciting news for students who have passed their Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination after the Ministry of Finance confirmed that they will provide a $200 Back to School Support payment once they enrol in Year 13.
Reports coming from school is that some school heads are sleeping in their offices during school hours. Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary, Paula Manumanunitoga has highlighted this during the No Repeat
Despite criticism from many who claim that playing soccer negatively impacts academic performance, the students of Labasa College have achieved a 100 percent pass rate in their Year 12 External Examination last year.
The lack of fluent English speaking skills among Year 12 students at Wainimakutu Secondary School in Namosi did not stop them from achieving a 100 percent pass rate in last year’s external examination. While spea
Correcting behaviour is a necessary measure to address misbehaviour in schools when students fail to follow school rules. While speaking during the consultation on the No Repeat Policy, the Fijian Teachers Associat
Despite sharing facilities with Ratu Meli Primary School and losing a classroom to a fire, Yasawa North Secondary School has achieved a 100 percent pass rate in the Year 12 external exams. Principal Tomasi Lakeba t
A 76 percent pass rate has been recorded in the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination after the provisional results were released this afternoon. This result is an improvement compared to a 74 percent pass rate in 2
Automatic progression has created a culture of complacency among students, teachers and parents where the students may not feel the need to put in the required effort to achieve academic excellence as their promotion to
The Fiji National University has partnered with the Ministry of Education to launch the pilot phase of the TVET First Initiative which is set to roll out in five secondary schools this academic year. In a statement
As parents are out in number for back-to-school shopping, the Consumer Council of Fiji has heightened its market surveillance to ensure ethical trading practices. The Consumer Council says in the previous years one
I want people to read my stories and remember me, even when I am not here and get inspired. This has been shared by Uttra Gurdayal while speaking to fijivillage News after the launch of her books – Saahas, Jeeva
Over the past years automatic progression has created a culture of complacency amongst students, teachers and parents, therefore the Ministry of Education will conduct consultations to repeal the system. Minister f
The Capital City was a hive of activity today as parents and guardians turned out in numbers to get their children ready for the new school year. This is after the government disbursed $40.4 million for the $200 a
Good news for parents as the Back-to-School Support payment for the 2025 school year has been processed and paid, ahead of the initially announced date for Wednesday to give them 2 and a half weeks to prepare their chil
A new era has begun for tertiary students in Fiji as the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service has launched three of its programs which includes the Travel and Bond Clearance Portal, AI Integrated Chatbot, and Learning
Despite geographical challenges and power outages, Adi Miriama Vauvata Nadurutalo has finally completed her Bachelor’s of Education from the Fiji National University. Nadurutalo is a teacher at Nelson Palmer SDA
It is a moment of joy for 18-year-old Liwai Roko Kabuyawa Duguca who becomes the first in his family to enter university for higher education. Duguca hails from Waica Village in Taveuni, and is set to pursue a Bac
The University of Fiji will focus on new and innovative teaching techniques and courses to be future-ready, including appointing traditional chiefs as adjunct professors and teaching AI. UniFiji Vice Chancellor, Pr
Students who wish to enrol in teacher training institutions across the four divisions will now need to go through an interview before being accepted. The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Teacher Trai
