All schools across Fiji will reopen and resume for classes from tomorrow, Monday, 25 March.
Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca said the decision to reopen schools after such a calamity was not an easy one.
She said the damage inflicted by the floodwaters to the main infrastructure around the country like roads, bridges and crossings was extensive and impacting teachers, students, parents and classrooms.
“However, this adversity did not dampen our spirits and our commitment to education and growth continue,” said PS Kuruleca.
“As we reopen our doors tomorrow, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose and unity. Your unwavering dedication and commitment to our students have been a beacon of hope in our darkest hour. It is through your efforts that we are able to stand here today, ready to embark on a new chapter in our educational journey.”
Subsequently, all School Management, Heads of Schools and teachers are further reminded to ensure that their respective schools are clean and in operational condition as students return for classes.
Parents and guardians are urged to make all the necessary arrangements for their children to return to school.
“I remind all Heads of Schools and Teachers to adhere to the guidelines in Circular 43/24 that was sent out on 21 March 2024, which outlines strategies that can be adopted and implemented in schools to compensate for the lost teaching and learning time, due to the recent adverse weather conditions which led to school closure in the past few days,” said the Permanent Secretary.
In reopening the schools around Fiji tomorrow, Kuruleca advises all parents and students that “we are not out of the woods yet” as the cyclone season ends next month and we should be alert at all times and should not be complacent.
She has also acknowledged the resilience and perseverance of all teachers, students and parents during the recent school closure.
