Teachers turned examiners
By ANISH CHAND In a major shift from the norm, school teachers will be assigned to supervise external examinations this year. In a circular sent to all schools on 28 August 2018, Permanent Secretary for Education
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New travel rules for Teachers.
By Anish Chand New permanent secretary for Education, Alison Burchell has implemented some new guidelines for teachers who wish to travel overseas. This includes the mandatory approval of all overseas leave by her
Kiribati celebrates new chapter in education
THE recent opening of a new campus in Kiribati by The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been described as the beginning of a new chapter in higher education in the country. President of Kiribati, His Excellency
Vocational education boosts hospitality and fashion jobs
Without formal qualifications, Pacific Island workers can find themselves stalled on the career ladder. When work demands make it near impossible to study and attain qualifications – and the costs and
Using footy stars to lure islands kids to stay in school
Trial model hailed a success in NSW What should teachers do with students when suspension and poor report cards fail? Reporting problem kids to their parents may not work because often they are as clueless as the high
Affordability raises tertiary student numbers
Affordability of university education in terms of fees and easy access are a key objective of three universities in the Pacific. Already, all three universities based in Fiji – the Fiji National University