Heads of schools from around the country have been challenged to ensure that all children have access to excellence in all facets of education.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Hon. Mahendra Reddy at the 118th Fiji Principals Association conference held in Labasa yesterday.
“Your role as the school heads is paramount in shaping the culture and direction in your schools. We want to ensure excellence in all facets of education. In this contemporary era, the quality of education is the basis for the quality of knowledge in society,” Dr Reddy said.
“Quality education enables individuals to make meaningful impact in a globally competitive employment market.”
Dr Reddy, in commending this year’s theme “Empowering Educational leaders with 21st Century Skills”, said that it is highly fitting given the dynamic direction the Government has paved for education in Fiji.
“The Fijian Education system is going through a major overhaul in terms of quality and excellence and we need empowered educational leaders who can bring about positive changes in the lives of our children.”
“Education is paramount to national interests and I have reiterated time and again that I want every Fijian to have access to quality education so that they contribute positively to a ‘knowledge-based Society’. I dream that every child in Fiji goes through the ranks of education without having to make compromises and successfully contribute to nation building.”
With plans to further improve the education system for young Fijians, Minister Reddy reminded the heads of schools of their core role which was teaching and helping students attain academic excellence.
“The future of our children is in our hands and we are not only preparing them for the intermediate output of academic excellence but for the long term goal of building a peaceful, vibrant and growing society and country.”
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