Classes in tents

Hundreds of students will continue to learn in tents next year across four schools in the Northern Division. Assistant Education Minister Iliesa Vanawalu said efforts to provide permanent classrooms for these students were still underway. “We are doing everything we can to get them back in classrooms as quickly as possible,” Mr Vanawalu said, adding teams have been visiting the schools to make assessments.

“We’re also focusing on identifying which schools are left behind and prioritising their transition into classrooms.” Mr Vanawalu raised the issue in response to complaints from parents of Naidavaci in Cakaudrove that the Government was doing a lot of talking but taking little action to address the students’ needs. “I totally agree with them.



We understand their concerns and are doing everything in our power to fix this issue,” he said. Mr Vanawalu said the Government would continue to seek solutions for a more permanent and comfortable learning environment for all students. “We’re working hard to make sure everything is in place, and we’re trying our best to get students into proper classrooms as soon as possible.

” The four schools were affected by cyclones and landslides more than three years ago..