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Discipline is not about fear - Year 13 student calls for return of corporal punishment
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (241+ words) Temalesi Vono " 14/06/2026 Discipline is not about fear, it is about understanding consequences. This was the message from Year 13 student Ayush Ram of Penang Sangam High School, who called for the reintroduction of strictly regulated corporal punishment in schools during a…...
Ministry dismisses claims of changes to school operations, Term 3 to proceed as scheduled
47+ min ago (363+ words) Temalesi Vono " 14/06/2026 Schools across Fiji will continue to operate as normal in Term 3, with the Ministry of Education confirming that there have been no changes to the 2026 academic calendar, student attendance requirements, teaching programmes or national examinations. Permanent Secretary for…...
Why should my marks go to someone else? Year 13 Kamil Muslim College challenges exam scaling
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (385+ words) Pita Toganivalu " 14/06/2026 Speaking during the Constitution Commission consultations in Ba, Year 13 Kamil Muslim College student Zuneira says students who work hard throughout the year should receive the marks they earn and should not feel disadvantaged by the scaling system. The…...
LTA strengthens school road safety programmes in Tailevu
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (217+ words) Road safety education continues to play a vital role in protecting young pedestrians, with the Land Transport Authority partnering with CJ Patel (Pacific) PTE Ltd to support school patrol programmes in Tailevu. The initiative saw road patrol equipment and road…...
Levies should not be a precondition or criterion for enrolment - Radrodro
1+ week, 6+ day ago (155+ words) Charging of levies should not be a precondition or criterion for the enrolment of a student into a school. That is the message from the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro when questioned by fijivillage News on the levies that may…...
Kimaya Brighter Minds Charity Golf Tournament to be held tomorrow
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (282+ words) Mansi Chand " 12/06/2026 The second annual Kimaya Brighter Minds Charity Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course in Sigatoka, with funds raised set to support the expansion of the Brighter Minds education program across Fiji....
FTA calls for pay rise for teachers and higher rural allowances
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (22+ words) Fijivillage Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations...
Education system not producing workforce with critical thinking skills - Naidu
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (306+ words) Priya Nand " 10/06/2026 Fiscal Review Committee Chair Richard Naidu says Fiji's education system is not fit for purpose and is failing to produce a workforce with strong literacy and critical thinking skills. During the question-and-answer session of a panel discussion at…...
Extra transport vouchers to support rural students
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (18+ words) Fijivillage Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations...
South Taveuni students educated on fire safety and drug awareness
1+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) Antornette Vuniuca " 05/06/2026 Students and teachers at South Taveuni Primary School learned about drug awareness and fire safety during a special programme held as part of Drugs Awareness Week. The demonstrations included a fire drill, safe practices when working at heights,…...