Fiji Schools to Reopen Tomorrow After Weather Improvement
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Schools across Fiji will reopen tomorrow after weather conditions improved.
- The Ministry of Education confirmed schools are safe and ready for students and teachers.
- Parents in flood-affected areas are advised to use discretion due to potential hazards.
All schools in Fiji are set to resume normal operations starting tomorrow, following an improvement in weather conditions nationwide. The Ministry of Education has confirmed that school facilities are safe, accessible, and prepared for the return of students and teachers.
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro stated that the decision to reopen schools was made after consulting with the National Disaster Risk Management Office, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant authorities. While classes will resume across the country, parents and guardians are urged to exercise caution in areas still experiencing unsafe conditions, such as flooding, damaged roads, hazardous river crossings, or transportation difficulties.
The safety and wellbeing of students remain its highest priority and has advised school heads to continue monitoring local conditions and maintain communication with School Management Committees and District Education Offices.
The Ministry emphasized that the safety and well-being of students remain its top priority. School heads have been advised to continue monitoring local conditions and maintain communication with School Management Committees and District Education Offices. Minister Radrodro expressed gratitude to school leaders, teachers, parents, communities, and partner agencies for their cooperation during the recent disruption. The Ministry of Education will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities and provide further updates if weather conditions change.
the decision was made following consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office, the Fiji Meteorological Service and other relevant authorities.
Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.