The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts wishes to clarify the incorrect information reported by the Fiji Times on Friday 25 June 2021 regarding “Teachers Report to Work from Monday”.
The Fiji Times misinterpreted the Circular sent by the Ministry to all its Heads of Schools on Thursday last week, advising teachers to prepare Weekly Home Study Packages for their students.
The instructions from the Ministry clearly state that those teachers who do not have resources such as computers, internet, textbooks and printers at home may access school-based resources to prepare Weekly Home Study Packages for their students. Teachers who have access to these resources at home may continue to Work from Home.
The Ministry has not asked all teachers to report to work from Monday next week as stated by the Fiji Times. This is misleading and irresponsible reporting by the Fiji Times.
At a time like this, when the country is fighting the pandemic and people are affected in so many ways, media organisations are duty bound to do the right thing and not add to people’s stress and confusion.
We urge the public to refrain from adding to speculations created by the media. We need to unite as true Fijians and fight this war against COVID-19 together.
Stay safe and do your part to ensure your families, children and loved ones remain safe.