Inclusive education takes centre stage

In a significant milestone for inclusive education in Fiji, around 126 students and teachers from special and inclusive schools across the nation participated in the Methodist Church Conference Choir Competition. This event marked the inaugural participation of these students, offering them a national stage to exhibit their abilities, foster self-assurance, and underscore the critical importance of inclusive learning environments.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro lauded the achievement, stating that the students' performance exemplifies what can be accomplished when individuals are given appropriate opportunities, robust support, and an inclusive setting. The participants had prepared diligently, practicing in their respective schools and coordinating their efforts through a Viber group before uniting as a single choir for the competition.

Radrodro extended his gratitude to the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, as well as the teachers, parents, and various organizations that supported this initiative. He expressed hope that this successful debut would pave the way for the establishment of a Fiji Council of Special and Inclusive Educators Choir, thereby creating further avenues for students to engage in singing, drama, dance, and poetry.

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The milestone shows what students can achieve when given the right opportunities, support and an inclusive environment.