As young people it is very important to adopt eagerness to abide by the values one is taught at home.
This was highlighted by Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Alipate Nagata at the Early Childhood Week and International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day at Waiqanake District School.
“This week we commemorate our fight against drugs that are illegal and have drastic effect on your community and Nation.”
Mr. Nagata also said that the day was significant for it fell on the start of the Early Childhood Education week.
“The fight against drugs begin at home, home is where early childhood begins.”
“Teachers compliment and strengthen what a child learns from home.”
“Early childhood education is an important phase of your education as it prepares you for the transition to elementary school and later in life.”
He said it carries an important role in the children’s emotional, social and physical development and has a direct effect on their overall progress and on the adult they will become.
The themes for both programs are ‘Holistic and Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education – Last a Life Time’ and ‘Healthy Child, Protective Family, Safer School, Better Fiji’.