13/11/2023
SCHOOL CLOSURE
With the development of Tropical Cyclone Mal, the Minister for Education, Hon. Aseri Radrodro, in consultation with the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, confirms that all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15. The re-opening of the school after Wednesday, November 15th, will depend on the assessment from the NDMO, and the announcement will be shared through the official MOE social media page and other communication platforms.
In this regard, all internal and external examinations timetabled for this week have been deferred and will resume next week. This decision has been made as some students, teachers, and examination supervisors may not be able to access their schools in the aftermath of the cyclone. Mr. Radrodro emphasized that the safety of all students, supervisors, and teachers is paramount.
The Year 13 External Examinations will resume on Tuesday, November 21, and the Year 12 External Examinations will begin on Tuesday, November 28. The order of the papers timetabled for both external examinations remains the same. The revised examination schedule will be communicated to all secondary schools and examination supervisors. Heads of schools should make sure that all affected students, parents, teachers, supervisors, and transport providers are informed.
Hon. Aseri Radrodro urges all parents and guardians to be vigilant and to ensure that children stay indoors, stay away from flooded areas, and are supervised at all times.
