No changes to school term

Fiji's Ministry of Education has firmly rejected circulating misinformation regarding the school term. Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj confirmed that Term Three will run from September 7 to December 4 as originally planned, assuring the public that there are no changes to the academic calendar, national examinations, or classroom learning. Raj stated that syllabus coverage during Term Two followed standard practices and that Term Three will focus on trial examinations, remedial classes, revision, and preparation for external exams for Years 8, 12, and 13. All external examinations are set to proceed as scheduled, and student attendance remains compulsory with in-person classes continuing. Raj also addressed concerns about the "Student Home Life" field in the Fiji Education Management Information System, explaining it is a standard data field for student welfare and resource allocation, emphasizing the need for accurate student records. He encouraged teachers and school leaders to adhere to the Learning and Teaching Plan and ensure extracurricular activities support, rather than detract from, learning. An administrative circular mentioned in recent media reports was clarified to have no impact on school operations, attendance, examinations, or the academic calendar. The ministry implores the public to consult official Ministry information and cease the spread of false rumors.

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There are no changes to the academic calendar, national examinations, or classroom learning.