The Ministry of Education wishes to advise teachers, students and parents that all schools nationwide will be closed tomorrow as a precautionary measure for the Tropical Cyclone Alert now in force for parts of the Fiji Group.
Teachers are requested to report to work tomorrow and prepare their classrooms in case of any flooding. Those that are unable to report to work tomorrow are required to inform their Heads of School.
Heads of Schools are required to make necessary arrangements in case there is a need to use schools as Evacuation Centers.
Minister for Educaton Hon. Minister Akbar urges parents to be vigilant and ensure children are closely monitored.
“Children need to stay indoors and avoid playing in flooded waters, the risk of drowning is high regardless of your ability to swim”, said Minister Akbar.
Parents and students are advised to follow the weather bulletin for further updates and keep themselves well informed of any weather developments and/or changes.