1,503 articles tagged "education"
A Year 8 teacher has expressed deep concerns about students not being able to read and asks why this is happening now as she started teaching in Fiji in 1997, and never had issues with non-readers back then. While
A school teacher in Nausori is calling on the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Law Reform Commission to put in place a policy or legislation that deals with parents’ negligence towards their children when sending th
The Head of School at Namataku District School in Navosa Tomasi Toganivalu is calling for a review of the education curriculum so that it meets the job market of today. While contributing to the public consultation
Students from Navosa Central College are without a Commercial Studies teacher since the beginning of Term 1 and concerns are being raised on the quality and willingness of teachers to join the education sector as some t
Some students of Basden College in Newtown, Nasinu are coming to school without food as most of the families are living on or below the poverty line and the Principal says they are open to receive donations to feed them
Another call is being made to include mandatory comprehensive sexuality education in schools as it is essential for equipping young people with factual, age-appropriate information about their bodies, relationships, and
An Early Childhood Education teacher is pleading to the Ministry of Education to think of them and provide them with staff quarters where they are being posted because it affects the quality of education they provide fo
Students are raising concerns about the no repeat policy in schools where they have highlighted that this policy is becoming a major concern and challenge for them. While speaking at the public consultation on the
A call is being made for further training and refreshers for teachers as they need help, especially in communication skills, and there is also a need to look at how teachers are trained in universities. This call c
Several students from various schools in Suva have raised concerns about the teacher shortage crisis in the country. While speaking during the public consultation on the review of the Education Act at Albert Park,
Students are being impacted by lack of counselors in schools as the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s former Acting Chair, Misaele Driubalavu has highlighted that the number of counselors were cut down from 2
Sereima Dokanivalu of Saint Joseph's Secondary School says the 1966 Education Act has restricted or limited opportunities for students to express their opinions and views. While speaking during the consultation at
A concerned parent in Lautoka has called for moral values to be taught to children starting from Year 1, saying it is crucial for developing positive behaviour. Speaking during the Education Act 1966 review consult
A total of 115 students have graduated from the cognitive development program offered by the Kimaya Foundation in collaboration with Brighter Minds. While speaking during the event, an representative from the Found
It is a new beginning for 132 students as they graduate from Pacific Polytech in Labasa, stepping forwards achieveing big dreams. While speaking during the graduation ceremony, Minister for Local Government and Hou
The Ministry of Education is holding consultations across Fiji as part of the nationwide review of the Education Act 1966. /+ARTICLE-305146+ARTICLE/ /+ARTICLE-305155+ARTICLE/ /+ARTICLE-305156+ARTICLE/ /+ARTI
The Fiji Junior Certificate examination needs to be reinstated to better prepare students for the major external examinations in Years 12 and 13. This has been highlighted by a high school teacher from Tavua during
17 entrepreneurs, including 13 women, received their business training certificates, marking another step forward in Fiji’s effort to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises. While speaking at the handover,
A concerned school teacher from the Western Division has raised alarm over the growing issue of teacher burnout, citing overwhelming workloads and pressure from parents and guardians regarding students' academic and per
Natabua High School student Ariff Ali says the Ministry of Education should integrate Artificial Intelligence or AI into their curriculum. Ali highlighted this at the Education Act consultation in Lautoka saying AI
