As the 3rd academic school term begins on Monday next week, the Minister for Education, Filipe Bole has called on teachers to commit themselves to their work and to their role as teachers.
“This is the final term of the year and form six students will be writing their Fiji school Leaving Certificate Examination beginning on fifth of November while the Fiji Seventh Form Examination will be conducted on the twenty ninth of October. Teachers are expected to give their utmost commitment to enable their students and schools to move a level up from their achievements in 2011”, Minister Bole said.
Secondary schools have been categorised into various achievement categories for external examinations including low performing, medium performing and high performing schools. This is to enable officials to monitor and provide the necessary assistance to those schools that require assistance.
“Teachers in low performing schools must show commitment and hard work to alleviate the academic status of their students and schools. This is your core function and other activities come in second and third priorities. For teachers in medium and high performing schools, do not rest on your laurels. Continue with the good work so to be able to attain excellence in your various subject areas. Principals are to see that there is team work and a concerted effort from teachers in achieving improved academic results for their respective schools”, added Ambassador Bole.
School managements are also reminded to have their schools cleaned and ready for students before the beginning of term three.
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