Aseri Radrodro

𝐌𝐎𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝟑

The safety and well-being of our students, teachers, and school communities remain our highest priority.

Following consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), the Fiji Meteorological Service, and relevant authorities, schools in most divisions will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, 17 June.

However, due to ongoing adverse weather conditions and safety concerns:
📍 Naitasiri, Namosi & Rewa schools will remain closed.
📍 Ra Education District schools will remain closed.
📍 Lau & Kadavu Education District schools will remain closed.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to exercise discretion and prioritize the safety of their children.

I thank our teachers, school leaders, parents, and communities for your continued cooperation and resilience during this time.

Please continue to stay informed through official Ministry of Education updates.

Vinaka vakalevu and stay safe Fiji.

𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🏉📚

Today, I had the honour of officially launching the 2026 Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Deans Competition, one of the most respected and celebrated school sporting competitions in our nation.

For 87 years, the Deans Competition has played a significant role in shaping young Fijians, promoting not only sporting excellence but also discipline, leadership, teamwork, resilience, and character. It continues to be an important platform for the holistic development of our students.

I am encouraged by the growing participation in this competition, with school involvement increasing each year. This reflects the strong commitment of our schools, teachers, coaches, parents, and communities in supporting the development of our young people through sport.

The Ministry of Education remains committed to ensuring that our schools are safe, inclusive, and drug-free environments. I encourage all students to make positive choices, stay focused on their education, and uphold the values of respect, integrity, and responsibility both on and off the field.

The Deans Competition aligns strongly with the vision of the Education Bill 2025, which promotes academic achievement alongside character development, leadership, and lifelong learning.

School rugby has also provided pathways for many talented athletes to progress to higher levels of competition, including national representative teams, the Fijian Drua, and the Flying Fijians. We are proud of the opportunities this competition continues to create for our young people.

As we begin the 2026 season, I remind all schools, coaches, managers, and officials of the importance of student welfare, player safety, safeguarding standards, and proper concussion management.

I wish all participating schools, players, coaches, managers, officials, and supporters a safe, successful, and memorable season. May this year's competition showcase the very best of sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence.

Vinaka vakalevu and all the best for the 2026 Deans Competition. 🇫🇯🏉