Fiji Girl Guides Association

ALL SCHOOLS IN FIJI CLOSED. PARENTS URGED TO MONITOR WEATHER UPDATES

Parents and guardians are advised not to send their children to school today, Tuesday 16 June, as all schools throughout Fiji are closed.

The decision was made by the,, which continue to monitor the worsening weather conditions across the country.

Persistent heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal inundation and flooding are affecting many parts of Fiji, with further flooding expected. The closure is a precautionary measure to minimise unnecessary travel and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers and school communities.

Following consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office and the Fiji Meteorological Service Minister for Education, Hon. Aseri Radrodro is urging 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.

The Ministry of Education, together with relevant authorities, will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates, including advice on the reopening of schools, when it is safe to do so.

The safety and wellbeing of Fiji’s children remain the highest priority.

Late post from last week's Tailevu Province Basic Leaders Training held at Nausori District School.

The leaders were also enrolled, and we wish them well as they continue on their journey of service and empowering the next generation of young women.

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Two days of Leaders Training.

Our new leaders of Nadi Girl Guides Province were also enrolled into the sisterhood of Guiding.

The two-day Basic Leaders Training for new leaders in the Suva Province concluded today.

Leaders stayed overnight, with morning exercise from Saturday led by Hibiscus Patrol, under Patrol Leader Mrs Turagabeci.

These new leaders were also enrolled.

We wish our new Guiding Sisters all the best in leading their Pack and Company..

The Fiji Girl Guides Association joins the Nation in mourning the passing of Turaga nai Taukei Naisogolaca Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

​We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to his Family, the people of the Chiefly island of Bau, and the people of Fiji.

His Excellency the late Former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was deeply loved by the public, and we stand together with the country today as he makes his final journey.

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

The Minister for Education, Hon. Aseri Radrodro, advises all parents, guardians, students, and school management that schools in the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions will remain closed tomorrow Thursday 9th April while schools in the Northern Division will resume for classes.

This decision follows updated situational reports from all four divisions, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), and reflects the ongoing impact of adverse weather conditions across parts of the country.

Current reports confirm 1,019 evacuees across affected areas, including 698 in the Western Division, 221 in the Central Division, and 100 in the Eastern Division. Several schools in these divisions continue to operate as evacuation centres, further limiting their readiness for normal school operations.

Flooded roads, unsafe crossings, and restricted access routes continue to pose significant risks. The Ministry emphasises that the safety and well-being of all students remains the top priority.

Students in the affected divisions are to remain at home under the supervision of parents and guardians. Parents are strongly urged to ensure that children do not attempt to cross flooded areas under any circumstances.

Subject to further assessments, schools in the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions are expected to resume on Monday, pending official confirmation.

Tertiary institutions are encouraged to make independent decisions based on their own risk assessments. Academic arrangements and alternative online learning or work arrangements should be in place for the affected students and staff.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to support learning from home through school-provided platforms and resources.

The Ministry will continue to monitor developments and provide timely updates.

Hon. Radrodro extends his best wishes to all Fijians and visitors during this period.

Vinaka vakalevu and God bless.

PUBLIC ADVISORY – SCHOOL CLOSURE

The Ministry of Education wishes to inform all parents, guardians, students, and school management that all schools will remain closed tomorrow (Wednesday 8th April 2026) until further notice.

This decision follows situational reports received from all four divisions, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), and the current severe weather conditions being experienced across the country, with the safety of our children remaining our top priority.

Over the past few days, many areas have already experienced significant flooding, with roads, crossings, and low-lying communities affected.

These conditions pose a serious risk to students, particularly those who must travel long distances or cross flooded creeks, rivers, and drains.

All students, including boarders, are to remain at home under the supervision of parents and guardians. Parents are strongly advised to ensure that children do not attempt to cross flooded areas under any circumstances.

Tertiary institutions are advised to make their own operational decisions based on their respective risk assessments.

We also urge all parents and guardians to boil all drinking water as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.

All Heads of Schools (HoS) are to liaise with their respective Divisional Education Officers (DEOs) and provide regular updates on the status of their schools, including those currently being utilised as evacuation centres.

The situation will continue to be closely monitored, and further updates will be issued as necessary.

During this period, students are encouraged to utilise their time at home for revision and reading.

The Honourable Minister for Education extends best wishes to all Fijians and visitors for a safe week ahead.

Vinaka vakalevu and stay safe Fiji.

We wish all women a Happy International Women’s Day. 💙

Happy IWD to our dedicated FGGA Leaders, whose beautiful leadership guides and inspires the next generation of women. The theme 'Give to Gain' reflects this work. Every hour given, every girl mentored, and every word of encouragement helps build stronger, more confident young women for the future.