Vatuwaqa Primary School in Suva has been identified as the top priority for repairs in the recent Revised Infrastructure Assessment Report for the Suva-Nausori corridor.

Schools in the Lau Group will reopen today after being closed since February 24 due to Tropical Cyclone Rae.

Out of the 86 schools assessed in the Suva-Nausori corridor, 14 require urgent intervention due to severe overcrowding, inadequate sanitation and unsafe structures.

Schools in Lau group will remain closed until further notice while all other schools will resume from today.

A new infrastructure assessment has revealed severe overcrowding, inadequate sanitation and poor accessibility in schools assessed across the Suva-Nausori corridor.

Initiative lead for the Job Discovery Program Nina Tokavou says parents of youth with disabilities are relieved that the program will help their children secure employment and become part of the workforce.

The Lowe’s Children Donation Project has provided approximately $1.5 million worth of new children’s clothing to students across Fiji, aiming to support children especially those in remote areas with essential attire for daily life, both in and out of school.

There was a mix of excitement and nervousness among the students and parents, as many are about to embark on their journey into tertiary education for the first time.

The Education Ministry is calling on boat operators to prioritize student safety as the new school term begins.

The Education Ministry will launch a new initiative based on the Minimum Qualification Requirement to reward teachers with over 20 years of service.

The Ministry of Finance has so far paid around $42.9 million to 212, 017 students for the Back to School Support this year.

The Ministry of Education is set to review concerns raised by parents regarding unfair enrollment practices in schools.