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Suva Muslim Primary School Celebrates 100 Years of Education and Community

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Suva Muslim Primary School celebrated its 100th anniversary, with a government minister honoring its educational and community contributions.
  • The centenary event recognized the school's founders and the ancestors who preserved their culture and faith upon arriving in Fiji.
  • The school's commitment to girls' education, inclusivity, and a digital archiving project were highlighted during the celebrations.

Suva Muslim Primary School marked a significant milestone, celebrating its centenary with a special event attended by Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran. The celebration recognized the school's century-long contribution to education and community development in Fiji.

The centenary was an opportunity to remember the pioneers who established the school in 1926.

— Sashi KiranReflecting on the school's history during the celebration.

Minister Kiran spoke at the Centennial Community Dinner, emphasizing the importance of remembering the pioneers who established the school in 1926. She also paid tribute to the ancestors who arrived in Fiji during the Girmit period, acknowledging their efforts to preserve their faith, culture, and values under challenging circumstances. The early community's foresight in prioritizing education for future generations was a key theme.

She also paid tribute to the ancestors who came to Fiji during the Girmit period and worked to preserve their faith, culture, language and values despite difficult conditions.

— Sashi KiranHonoring the early settlers' contributions.

The minister lauded the school's historical role in championing girls' education, a practice not always prioritized in the past, noting that educating girls benefits entire families and communities. The school's inclusive environment, welcoming students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, was also praised for fostering understanding and respect. The celebrations featured various cultural performances, including Fijian meke and Urdu singing.

The Minister highlighted the school’s role in supporting girls’ education at a time when it was not always prioritised.

— Sashi KiranAcknowledging the school's historical impact on female education.

Kiran also acknowledged the school's forward-looking digital archiving project, aimed at preserving historical records and personal stories for posterity. She commended the ongoing efforts of teachers, parents, management, and students over the past century. The minister further highlighted the school's '100 Trees Initiative' as a symbol of growth and resilience, encouraging students to uphold the school's legacy with pride and strong values.

Kiran welcomed the school’s digital archiving project, which will preserve photographs, school records and personal stories for future generations.

— Sashi KiranPraising the initiative to preserve the school's history.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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