The Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Hon. Mahendra Reddy’s recent tour to Taveuni indicates the Ministry’s proactive plans in restoring an improvement in teaching and learning in rural schools.
This was highlighted by the deputy secretary for Education, Timoci Bure, who accompanied the Minister to the island of Taveuni.
The Hon. Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Deputy Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education, the Director of Secondary Education, the Principal Education Officer Primary Education and the Education Officer Public Relations with the Minister’s Office were part of the delegation now spearheading a thorough vetting of improvements before recommending schools to have a fully funded revamped infrastructure by donor countries who have chosen to adopt repairs for rural or damaged schools by TC Winston.
President of the Rotary Club of Taveuni, Geoffrey Amos said, “I am indeed happy with Dr Mahendra Reddy’s action. I have heard the Minister is here for the second round of visit. I believe Minister Reddy has now seen the worst left behind by TC Winston and I hope that Government ensures money spent on rebuilding schools be worth the value of the infrastructural materials purchased for the rehabilitation works. School buildings must meet the required building standards that can withstand natural disasters.”
Schools visited by Minister Reddy included Bucalevu Secondary School, Salialevu Primary School, Navakawau Primary School, Vuna District School, South Taveuni Primary and Secondary Schools and Holy Cross Secondary School.