Dravo District School

𝐌𝐎𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈

The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) and the Fiji Meteorological Service, has been closely monitoring the evolving weather situation across the country.

While earlier assessments indicated that schools could operate as normal, the latest weather forecasts and reports recently received point to a significant deterioration in conditions overnight. Persistent heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal inundation, and flooding continue to affect many parts of Fiji, with several flood-prone areas already impacted and further flooding expected this morning.

With the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers, and school communities as the Ministry's highest priority, all schools throughout Fiji will be closed today, Tuesday 16 June. Tertiary institutions are encouraged to make their own decisions based on the situation.

The Education Minister said that this precautionary decision has been made to minimise unnecessary travel and reduce the risk to students, teachers, and families as weather conditions remain unpredictable. He strongly urges parents and guardians to keep children safely at home and not to attempt to cross flooded roads, bridges, creeks, or rivers, or travel through affected areas.

Heads of Schools are requested to remain in close communication with their School Management Committees and District Education Offices, continue monitoring local conditions, and report any weather-related impacts to school facilities through the appropriate channels.

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the NDRMO, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant authorities, will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely updates as conditions evolve. Further advice on the reopening of schools will be issued when it is safe to do so.

Hon. Radrodro thanked parents, guardians, school leaders, teachers, students, and the wider public for their understanding, cooperation, and continued support, emphasizing that the the decision was made with the safety and the wellbeing of Fiji’s children and school communities as the highest priority.

-ENDS-𝐌𝐎𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈

The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) and the Fiji Meteorological Service, has been closely monitoring the evolving weather situation across the country.

While earlier assessments indicated that schools could operate as normal, the latest weather forecasts and reports recently received point to a significant deterioration in conditions overnight. Persistent heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal inundation, and flooding continue to affect many parts of Fiji, with several flood-prone areas already impacted and further flooding expected this morning.

With the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers, and school communities as the Ministry's highest priority, all schools throughout Fiji will be closed today, Tuesday 16 June. Tertiary institutions are encouraged to make their own decisions based on the situation.

The Education Minister said that this precautionary decision has been made to minimise unnecessary travel and reduce the risk to students, teachers, and families as weather conditions remain unpredictable. He strongly urges parents and guardians to keep children safely at home and not to attempt to cross flooded roads, bridges, creeks, or rivers, or travel through affected areas.

Heads of Schools are requested to remain in close communication with their School Management Committees and District Education Offices, continue monitoring local conditions, and report any weather-related impacts to school facilities through the appropriate channels.

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the NDRMO, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant authorities, will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely updates as conditions evolve. Further advice on the reopening of schools will be issued when it is safe to do so.

Hon. Radrodro thanked parents, guardians, school leaders, teachers, students, and the wider public for their understanding, cooperation, and continued support, emphasizing that the the decision was made with the safety and the wellbeing of Fiji’s children and school communities as the highest priority.

-ENDS-

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS – eTRANSPORT CARD REDEMPTION FOR TERM 2, 2026

The Ministry of Education FIJI is reminding all eligible students and parents that eTransport cards for Term 2, 2026 have been topped up and are now ready for redemption.

Redemption of Blue Subsidised eTransport Cards has commenced at designated Vodafone outlets and Ministry District Office redemption sites. This top-up covers transport assistance from Week 1 to Week 7 of Term 2, 2026.

Please take note of the following:
• Only students approved under the 2026 Student Transport Assistance Programme are eligible for the top-up.

• Students who have lost or damaged their blue subsidised cards must:

* Fill in a lost/damaged card replacement form
* Have the form endorsed by their Head of School
* Submit the form to any Vodafone outlet to receive a replacement card

• Students or parents experiencing issues with cards or unsure about eligibility can contact the Transport Assistance Unit:

* Phone: 3220429 or 3220570
* Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Ministry of Education eTransport Redemption Sites:

• Ba Office – Koronubu House, Ba Town | 6674677
• Lautoka Office – Roqoroqoivuda House, Lautoka | 8669110
• Ra Office – Kalawati Building, Rakiraki Town | 8015551
• Sigatoka Office – Keasuna Building, Sigatoka Town | 6501849
• Labasa Office – Roqomate House, Labasa Town | 8811783
• Savusavu Office – Gulabdash Building, Savusavu Town | 8850162
• Taveuni Office – Bucalevu Secondary School | 8880054
• Nausori Office – River House, Nausori | 8929611
• Suva Office – Harbour Front Building, Suva | 3311032
• HQ Transport Assistance Unit – Level 1 Marela House, Thurston Street, Suva | 3314477 Ext. 332270 / 332322

Ni sa bula vinaka na itubutubu kei na dauniveisusu ni noda koronivuli e Taranaka.

E vinakati me vakaraitaki yani ni ra na vuli tiko ena macawa qo na kalasi 8. Qo o Ira ga na gone ka ra sa vakadonuya na nodra itubutubu me ea na vuli. (Consented students only).

Sa nuitaki ni ra na vakrautaki tiko mai vakavinaka.

Vimaka saka vakalevu.

Ni sa bula vinaka tale na itubutubu kei na dauniveisusu ni noda koronivuli e Taranaka.

E vuca na kae vakaraitaki vei keda.

1. Sa soli tiko yani vei ira na gone kalasi 4-7 na consent letter no nodra na lai dabe e gaunisala ena siga Vakaraubuka ga qo (guard of honour) ena kena na kau tiko mai na yagodra turaga na Peresitedi vakacegu.

2. Na consent me na kau tale mai ni mataka ka ra na vakatovotovo tiko ena siga ni mataka.

3. Na exam timetable sa soli tiko yani vei ira na luveda edai (years 1 -7).

4. Era na vakauniform tiko na luveda ena siga Vakaraubuka ka me kua ni dua e vaka sports uniform.

Sa kerei na noda veivuke tiko vei ira na lu eda ena vuli lesoni kei na wilivola.

Meda kalougata tiko.

Ni sa bula vinaka tale na itubutubu kei na dauniveisusu.

E vica ga na ka me vakaraitaki vei keda.

1. Na term end assessment esa toso ki na week 13 , Tusiti kei na Vukelulu

2. Na PTI e na Term 2, week 1, Friday.

3. E rau sa digitaki me rau na matataka na Tailevu South Primary School Netball ena Under 11 o Laisani (yr 6) kei Joana (year6).

4. Ena caka tiko na "bringnbuy" e koronivuli me rawa ni rau vukei kina na goneyalewa ka rau na gole tiko ena sotasota ni Primary school netball e Labasa ena week 14.

5. Sa kerei na noda veitokoni.

Vinaka saka vakalevu.

Ni sa bula vinaka.

Ena sogo tiko na koronivuli kece ena siga ni mataka. Me ra maroroi vinaka o Ira na luveda.

ME KUA NA SISILI E WAI.

KALOUGATA TIKO.

ALL SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED AS CYCLONE VAIANU INTENSIFIES TO CATEGORY 2

With the Fiji Meteorological Office escalating Tropical Depression Vaianu to be Cyclone category 2, and in the interest of public safety, the MOE in consultation with NDMO is advising that all schools are to remain closed tomorrow and tertiary institutions are urged to make the necessary call as deemed fit.

All students including boarders are to remain at home and the situation will be closely monitored with further advice to be issued accordingly .

The Minister for Education Hon Aseri Radrodro wishes all Fijians and visitors to Fiji a safe week ahead and is urging that parents and guardians closely monitor their children and ensure no one attempts to cross flooded creeks or rivers and drains.

And children are not to swim in rivers, creeks or the sea during this period likewise.

It is better to urge all children to read books or do school revisions during this period of natural disaster .

Meanwhile, all Heads of School are to liaise with the District Education Office and provide updates on the status of their respective schools, including those being used as evacuation centres.

Vinaka Vakalevu and Stay Safe Fiji