Votualevu College

17/09/2026

We are immensely proud and delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students, who secured First Prize in the CSM–Datec Video Competition 2026!

Heartfelt congratulations and deep appreciation go out to our talented champions for their remarkable creativity, dedication, teamwork, and commitment. We were truly privileged and honored to host an official visit from the University of Fiji and Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited teams, who came to our campus to present the awards to our students in person. We sincerely thank both organizations for providing this wonderful platform for young people to showcase their technical skills and digital innovation.

A special thank you to our dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and everyone who encouraged our students throughout this journey. This milestone is a brilliant reflection of what can be accomplished when talent, teamwork, and community support come together. Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who contributed to this monumental success, and congratulations once again to our champions!

Gratitude to The University of Fiji and Datec TEAM



HOS
Rajesh Chand

16/09/2026

Our Year 12 and 13 students had the valuable opportunity to receive firsthand information from Mr. Manoa of the Tertiary Scholarship and Loan Scheme (TSLS).

This session provided students with important insights into the various scholarship and loan options available for tertiary education, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines.

Understanding these schemes is crucial for students who are planning to pursue higher education, as it can significantly ease financial burdens and open doors to numerous opportunities.

We encourage all students to take advantage of this knowledge, ask questions, and prepare their applications early.

This is a step towards empowering our students to achieve their academic and career goals through available support schemes.

Gratitude to TSLS TEAM
Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service

HOS
Rajesh Chand

07/09/2026

TERM 3 COMMENCES WITH STUDENT FREE DAY (SFD) & PREP PROGRAM

Monday, 7th September 2026, marked the official commencement of Term 3 at Votualevu College, Nadi, a term recognized as the most crucial academic period of the school year. To guarantee a seamless, highly structured, and motivated start, the college successfully executed its Student Free Day (SFD) Planning, Revitalising, and Educative Program (PREP). The morning opened with a powerful collective address from the school's administration team, led by Head of School (HOS) Mr. Rajesh Chand, Vice Principal Mrs. Sophia Jaffar, Assistant Principal Mr. Jamesh Nand, and the various Heads of Department (HODs) and Teachers-in-Charge (TICs). Department members were warmly welcomed back from their break and strategically positioned to manage the intensive instructional workload of the final term. The primary staff briefing was officially led by the HOS, while the Vice Principal directed the finalization of the comprehensive Term 3 planner, and the Assistant Principal supervised the necessary adjustments to staff duty rosters. Working closely together, the administrative team assisted all departments in sharpening their specific academic targets for the upcoming internal and external examinations.

A major highlight of the day was an empowering professional development (PD) session facilitated by the Welfare Officer Southwest, Madam Vacemaca Uqeuqe. This targeted training session focused deeply on critical aspects of child protection and student welfare within the school ecosystem. Through this program, teachers were successfully upskilled in strengthening their knowledge, recognizing early warning signs of student welfare concerns, and upholding strict, ethical reporting procedures. These collective measures are designed to firmly guarantee a safe, inclusive, and deeply supportive learning environment for every student at Votualevu College.

Furthermore, the administrators firmly reminded the teaching faculty of the strict guidelines within the Progression and Retention Policy as stipulated in the Ministry of Education Circular 04/2026. Staff members were strongly encouraged to systematically guide, monitor, and support every single learner, emphasizing that active collaboration with parents is vital to ensure no child is left behind. As the college opens its gates to welcome students back to the classrooms tomorrow morning, the entire staff stands united and re-energized under the definitive 2026 school theme: “Championing Excellence in Learning, Leadership and Character.”

Mr. Rajesh Chand
Head of School (HOS)
Votualevu College

25/08/2026

We are immensely proud and delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our students in securing First Prize in the CSM–Datec Video Competition 2026. Heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to our talented students for their creativity, dedication, teamwork and commitment. We sincerely thank the University of Fiji and Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited for providing this wonderful platform for our young people to showcase their skills and innovation through technology. A special thank you to our teachers, parents and everyone who supported and encouraged our students throughout this journey. This achievement is a reflection of what can be accomplished when talent, teamwork and support come together.

Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who contributed to this success, and congratulations once again to our champions.
Rajesh Chand

And the Winners Are…! | CSM–Datec Video Competition 2026

We are delighted to celebrate the talented students who have taken the top honours in the CSM–Datec Video Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, The University of Fiji, with the generous sponsorship of Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited.

🥇 FIRST PRIZE – FJ$500
Votualevu College
Grace Ritishma Chand, Shayan Narayan, Nixshil Nischay Kumar, Shivaan Kumar, Shanaya Singh & Meresei Ledua

🥈 SECOND PRIZE – FJ$300
Xavier College
Akshara Dayal, Saachi Nair, Praachi Nair, Afizah Nisha & Risha Goundar

🥉 THIRD PRIZE – FJ$200
Nadi Sangam SKM College
A***n Nandan & Dev Ratnam

👏 Well done to all our winners for the creativity, effort and teamwork shown in their entries!

The official prize presentations will take place at the beginning of Term 3, and we look forward to visiting the schools and celebrating this achievement with the students.

A special vinaka vakalevu to Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited for supporting this competition and encouraging our young people to showcase their creativity through technology.

Congratulations once again to our 2026 winners!

15/08/2026

Devotion in School

Devotion in school was carried out for Muslim, Hindu, and Christian students on Tuesday of week 13 to promote positive values, respect, and good discipline among all learners. Devotion sessions provide an opportunity for students to worship and pray while encouraging unity, peace, and understanding within the school community. Through devotion, students are guided to develop good attitudes, strong moral values, and a sense of responsibility towards themselves and others. It also creates a feeling of ownership and appreciation for prayer, worship, and the importance of maintaining good behaviour in everyday life.

Rajesh Chand

15/08/2026

A professional development session was conducted at the school by the Assistant Principal to highlight the key ideas behind the reintroduction of scaling. Data from trials conducted on scaling, based on examinations across both primary and secondary schools, was presented to teachers. The presentation provided a comparison between students’ raw marks and their scaled marks, which are derived using the mean and standard deviation determined by the EAU at the Ministry of Education.

The session explained that while scaling has both advantages and disadvantages, it is designed to promote fairness and equity within the assessment system. Scaling takes into consideration the various factors that may influence students’ raw marks, such as differences in examination difficulty and performance patterns. Therefore, it provides a more comparable and fair system for evaluating student achievement across different schools and cohorts.

Rajesh Chand

15/08/2026

Duke of Edinburgh International Award – Trial Camp

17 students participated in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Trial Camp at Votualevu College in week 12 on Friday night.The students took part in a community clean-up around Shop N Save Votualevu and along the roadsides, prepared their own meals, enjoyed a bonfire, had devotions, and ended the evening with dancing and fellowship.

A big Vinaka Vakalevu to the parents, teachers, and Gold & Silver Award participants who joined and helped make the camp a success.

Rajesh Chand

07/08/2026

🌟 Votualevu College – Midyear Excellence Awards 2026 🌟

Today we proudly hosted our second awards ceremony of the year, dedicated to celebrating the achievements from the Midyear Examination.

We honoured our Excellence Award recipients, the Top Three Students across all year levels, and those who earned a place among the Top Fifteen in their respective grades. Special recognition was also given to the Highest Achievers and the Top Three in Vocational Agriculture and Vocational Automotive.

This initiative continues to raise the standard of academic achievement — not only for Term 2 End Exams and Short Tests, but also for the Annual and External Examinations, as seen last year.

We sincerely thank our parents for their support in motivating students, and we commend our students who have toiled with dedication. To those still striving, we offer encouragement and inspiration.

We place strong emphasis on attendance, discipline, and meeting MOE learning competencies. Everyone is encouraged to follow school rules faithfully and prepare to the best of their ability for the upcoming Short Tests and Term 2 End Examination.

Together, let us continue to shine with excellence. 🌟
Rajesh Chand

03/08/2026

HOS Addresses Student Council Members-Week 11

The Head of School (HOS) addressed members of the Student Council in their respective groups, including the Scholastic Crime Stoppers Board, School Prefects, Form Prefects, and Executive Members

The sessions focused on student leadership, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of conduct. Students were reminded of their important role as positive role models and encouraged to lead by example while contributing meaningfully to a safe, respectful, and supportive school environment.

Rajesh Chand

27/07/2026

Mr. David Valentine(CEO of Niunet PNG), representatives of Niunet PNG, Lite Haus and DP World Donated Laptops for Votualevu College Library

Today, Votualevu College is truly blessed to receive the generous donation of 15 laptops. We are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for this meaningful gift.

These laptops are more than just equipment—they are an investment in the future of our students.

They will enhance digital learning, equip our students with essential technological skills, and support our teachers in effectively using the Moodle platform and other digital learning resources during library and classroom lessons.

On behalf of the Votualevu College family, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Niunet PNG, Lite Haus, and the DP World team for your generosity, partnership, and commitment to empowering education.

Your kindness will leave a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Vinaka vakalevu, and thank you for believing in the potential of our young people.

Rajesh Chand