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1 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CONTENTS Letter to Honourable Minister Permanent Secretary’s foreword Mission, Vision, Roles and Responsibility PART I: OVERVIEW • Our Portfolio • Our Structure • Linkage of Outputs with Government’s Target Outcomes and Ministry’s Outputs PART II: EDUCATION AT A GLANCE PART III: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE Chapter 1: Finance Section Chapter 2: Corporate Services Chapter 3: Human Resource Management Section Chapter 4: Primary Section Special and Inclusive Education Early Childhood Care and Education Chapter 5: Secondary Section Chapter 6: Asset Management Section Chapter 7: Curriculum Advisory Section Chapter 8: Examinations and Assessment Section Chapter 9: Technology Employment and Skills Training Section Chapter 10: Technical College of Fiji Chapter 11: Fiji Teachers’ Registration Authority Chapter 12: National Substance Abuse Advisory Council Chapter 13: Library Services of Fiji Chapter 14: Department of Heritage and Arts Chapter 15: National Archives of Fiji PART IV: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT PART V: REFERENCE Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS “Quality Education for Change, Peace and Progress” Honorable Dr. Mahendra Reddy The Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Senikau House SUVA Dear Honourable Minister, ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2016-2017 I am delighted in submitting the Annual Report of the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts for the fiscal year ending 31 July 2017.
As Permanent Secretary, I accept responsibility for the financial administration and control of the Ministry.

I further take responsibility for the Ministry’s public accountability and provide assurance that the information contained in the 2016-2017 Annual Report is accurate and reliable.
…………………….............. Iowane Ponipate Tiko (Mr) Permanent Secretary for Education, Heritage and Arts 4 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 FOREWORD FROM THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS The Annual Report reflects progress towards achieving the priority outcomes of the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts in alignment to the 5 Year National Development Plan (NDP).
While the Ministry focuses on improving access to quality education, in the area of Heritage and Arts, it works to protect and promote Fijian cultural heritage for sustainable development and develop a digital archival system for the preservation of customs and knowledge.
The national goals outlined in the NDP are the drivers in national activities for Education, Heritage and Arts which see programmes and projects translating into initiatives, reforms and restructure all geared towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on “Quality Education” for all Fijian students, and SDG 8 for Culture and Arts.
With the ongoing initiatives well underway, the Ministry is determined to train and prepare Fijian students for the 21st century through its current restructure programme.

The Ministry is redesigning its operations to ensure all elements at all levels within its system are involved in providing functional services to help prepare students, teachers and schools for the 21st century.
The Ministry’s ongoing initiatives include cultural revitalization programmes, legislation, policies, infrastructure and human resource development work to promote cultural heritage for sustainable development.

The assessment of cultural and archeological impacts and built heritage sites involves ensuring the World Heritage activities signed in the 1990 Convention are being met.
The National Archives in its effort to record cultural heritage by preserving archival materials according to international standards is currently developing a digital archival system for this purpose.

The Library Services of Fiji continue to provide support to school libraries and to the community libraries around the country.

Creating a culture of reading is essential to literacy for young people and their parents.
By setting out an implementation mechanism to deliver, monitor and evaluate the activities designated for each sector, means providing better opportunities and relevant services to better meet the needs of all Fijians.
Iowane Ponipate Tiko (Mr) Permanent Secretary for Education, Heritage and Arts 5 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 OUR VISION Quality Education for Change, Peace and Progress OUR MISSION To provide a holistic, innovative, responsive, inclusive and empowering education system that enables all children to realize and appreciate their inheritance and potential contributing to peaceful and sustainable Fiji.
OUR PRINCIPAL GOALS In education, the child is the centre of everything that we do.

In all other services we provide, our customers are of high priority.
The delivery of all services is guided by our commitment to: • Recognize the importance of strong and healthy • Partnerships with all stakeholders • Maintain a high level of professionalism in all that we do • Ensure relevance and responsiveness as required • Characteristics of all endeavours • Maintain high levels of quality and excellence • Improve access, equity, accountability and transparency in education and respect our constitutional rights and responsibilities.
OUR CUSTOMERS The scope of our customer base is extensive and it includes children in formal and non-formal education, teachers, school administrators, parents, faith-based organisations, private sector organizations, Ministries, cultural practitioners, heritage managers, resource owners, development partners and other educational organizations locally and abroad.

OUR VALUES The Ministry’s values are derived from Fiji’s 2013 Constitution and are relative to Administration, Citizenship and Character.
These are: Accountability, Transparency, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity, Commitment, Impartiality, Loyalty, Teamwork, Patriotism, Peace, Perseverance, Compassion, Cooperation, Respect, Tolerance, Civic Pride and Environmental Ethics.

6 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PART I: OVERVIEW OUR PORTFOLIO Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts Portfolio as at 31 July 2017.

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Dr. Mahendra Reddy Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Mr. Iowane Ponipate Tiko Permanent Secretary Mrs. Kelera Taloga Deputy Secretary Professional Mr. Timoci Bure Deputy Secretary Primary and Secondary The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of educational legislation, policies and programs in Fiji.
We provide the structures, human resources, budget and administrative and management support to ensure that the quality of service delivery is maintained at a high level.
We are specifically tasked to conduct and deliver education services to the following: • Early Childhood and Care Education • Primary and Secondary Education • Special Schools for children with special needs • Students in the years of compulsory schooling (Year 1-Year 12) and those participating in Year 13 studies • Vocational education and training programmes • Technical and Vocational education through the Technical College of Fiji • Professional Development and training of teachers • Training for school managers, school management committees and controlling authorities.
7 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Together with the above, the Ministry also looks after the: Implementation of the Higher Education Act 2008 (through the Fiji Higher Education Commission) • • Coordination of the Culture Sector in the country and responsible for the preservation and promotion of Fiji’s cultural diversity and unique heritage Identify and address issues arising out of drug and substance abuse (through the National • • Substance Abuse Advisory Council) • Provision of library services to schools and communities and • Modernization and provision of archival services to Government and the citizens of Fiji.
OUR LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts is responsible for the following legislations and regulations: i. ii.

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Education Act (Cap 262) Examinations Act (Cap 262 A) Fiji National University Act 2009 Higher Education Promulgation 2008 Libraries (Deposit of Books) Act (Cap 109) Substance Abuse Advisory Council Act 1998 Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Act 2014 University of Fiji Act 2011 University of the South Pacific Act (Cap 266) Fiji Museum Act (Cap 263) National Trust of Fiji Amendment Act (Cap 265) Preservation of Objects or Archeological and Paleontological Act (Cap 264) Fiji Teacher Registration Board Act 2008 Legal Deposit Act (Cap 109) Public Records Act (Cap 108) 8 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 OUR STRUCTURE HON.
MINISTER PERMANENT SECRETARY DEPUTY SECRETARY CS, HR, FINANCE PRIMARY & SECONDARY DEPUTY SECRETARY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES HUMAN RELATIONS FINANCE PRIMARY CURRICULUM ADVISORY SERVICES HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION Planning Records Accounts ECCE Secondary Executive Support [ME] Research Leave Salaries Special Education Primary FTRA Policy Establishment Transport Divisions Statistics & IT Post Processing Districts School Broadcast Eduction Resource Centre UNESCO/NATCOM Ethics & Displinary Professional Development Primary Schools Executive Support [PSE] ASSETS & MONITORING SECONDARY Divisions Districts Secondary Schools EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT TEST TECHNICAL COLLEGES HERITAGE & ARTS NATIONAL ARCHIVES LIBRARY SERVICES NSAAC 9 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PRIORITY OUTCOMES OF GOVERNMENT DESCRIPTION TARGETED OUTCOMES • The Accountability Framework [Strengthened and transparent democratic and accountability institutions] • • A peaceful, non-racial, inclusive and united society Protection and management of our Culture and Heritage for current and future generations.
• Effective, enlightened and accountable Leadership Civil Service Reform Financial services and accountability Capacity building.

Social Justice Poverty Reduction.

The right to free early childhood, primary, secondary and further education Education for persons who were unable to complete their primary and secondary education.
2013 Constitution of the Republic of Fiji Provision of 250ml of Milk a day to All Year 1 Students Strengthening of Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Scheme Extension of free education currently for primary and secondary students to include ECE students Review basic Literacy and Numeracy skills and prioritize their improvement Ensuring students have the right qualifications and relevant skills to proceed to tertiary level Establishment of Technical College of Fiji Digital literacy.
Provide a more balanced program for both academic and practical courses Continue to review and assess the school curriculum Increase access to education at all levels particularly for those in disadvantaged areas Improve infrastructure of schools Enhance technical, vocational and lifelong skills training at all levels • • • • • • Need to enhance and strengthen the support for Higher Education Institutions • Increase access to relevant, inclusive, quality print and digital information, and strengthen sustainability of modern school library services to support learning of all students.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Review, develop and implement new legislation Development and finalization of Natural Cultural Statistics Framework Strengthening participation of resource owners Develop and upgrade infrastructure for and capacities of institutions that promote cultural heritage Cultural Mapping program Protection and promotion of Fiji’s diverse cultural heritage for sustainable development.
Review, amend and implement existing legislations Improved literacy and numeracy at all levels Strengthen incentives for higher education institutions Quality ECE, Primary and secondary education Equity and gender equality Education for Sustainable Development [ESD].
Review , amend and implement policies and SOPs Improved water resources, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual hygiene management in schools Improve school ecosystems and cleanliness Improved water quality, treatment and access in schools Educate school communities on WASH through cooperation and participation.

NATIONAL DOCUMENTS (1) Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socioeconomic Development [RDSSED] 2009- 2014.
(2)People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress [PCCPP] Government of the Day Manifesto Draft National Development Plan [NDP] Sustainable Development Goals [SDG] 2015 - 2030 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pillar 1 - Ensuring Sustainable Democracy and Good and Just Governance Pillar 2 – Developing a Common National Identity and Building Social Cohesion Pillar 3 - Ensuring Effective, Enlightened and Accountable Leadership Pillar 4 - Enhancing Public Sector Efficiency, Performance Effectiveness and Service Delivery Pillar 8 - Reducing Poverty to a Negligible Level Section 31 (1) – (5): The Right to Education Initiatives for Education, Health and Training Providing equal access to quality education at all levels.
Culture and Heritage SDG 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all SDG 6 – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 10 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PART II: EDUCATION AT A GLANCE BUDGET ALLOCATION The Government Budget for Education in the financial year 2016-2017 amounted to $448.5 million.
This is a significant increase in the Education budget by 3 per cent in 2016-2017 compared to 2016.

This is largely due to the increase in Capital Budget, which mainly caters for the rehabilitation of schools damaged by Tropical Cyclone Winston, Bus Fare Assistance, Boat Assistance to schools inaccessible by roads and the printing of text books for schools.
Government Budget on Education and Higher Education Institutions Vivekananda Technical Centre Sangam Institute of Technology Monfort Boys Town Veisari Monfort Boys Town Savusavu Fulton College Corpus Christi University of Fiji Fiji National University University of the South Pacific Ministry of Education Budget Government Expenditure on Education $143,394.00 $250,000.00 $287,202.00 $387,615.00 $50,000.00 $140,092.00 $2,334,862.00 $45,072,521.00 $30,217,468.00 $448,500,000.00 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 $270,261,886.00 $277,469,323.00 $375,452,922.00 $466,636,387.00 $432,249,100.00 2016-2017 $488,500,000.00 11 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TUITION FEE FREE GRANTS All Fijian students for Primary and Secondary schools continued to receive this assistance during the 2016-2017 financial year.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CARE EDUCATION ECCE Free Education Grant The Ministry received $2.1 million for 5 year olds attending ECCE Centres.

17,633 students from 866 kindergarten centers were assisted through this initiative.

ECCE Building Grant Four existing ECCE Centers received assistance from the building grant allocation allocated to ECCE for infrastructure renovation and upgrading.

ECCE Teacher Salary Grant 1,214 ECCE teachers from 866 ECCE Centres benefitted from the $6.8m in salary grant.
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE The Ministry received $20m for transport assistance.

A total of 90,801 students benefitted from the transport assistance.

Of this number, 60,998 were primary school students, 28,730 were secondary school students and 1,073 were students attending the Technical College of Fiji.
12 2015-2017 ECCE FEG Allocation $2,100,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,400,000.00 2015-2017 ECCE Building Grant Allocation $3,462,680.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 ECCE Teacher salary grant from 2015-2017 $6,800,000.00 $3,300,000.00 $3,300,000.00 No.
of Students assisted with Transport Assistance 1974 7256 4515 5115 4834 6965 9571 10440 10329 1568 1568 1680 1833 2002 2002 4332 4120 4550 241 79 220 149 103 118 163 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Boat and Out-Board Motor Assistance 17 Primary school benefitted from this assistance in 2017.
Education District School School Namuka District School Macuata/Bua Namuka I Cake District School Macuata/Bua Macuata/Bua Druadrua Primary School Cakaudrove Drekeniwai District School Lautoka Yasawa Somolevu Catholic School Nausori Bau District School Nausori Nakaidrau Infant School Suva Sawau District School Navesi District School Uciwai District School Ratu Varani Memorial School Namuka i Lau District School Delaiverata District School Cakova Village School Naikeleyaga Village School Susui District School Uluibau Primary School Education District Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Milk for Year 1 Students A total of 20,785 Year 1 students from 736 primary schools around the country benefitted from this initiative.
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF FIJI (TCF) Operational Technical Centres Apart from the 13 established Technical College Campuses, TCF has 39 Technical Centres operated from High Schools.

Previously these were the Vocational Centres Enrolment i. TCF Campuses 116 1082 66 98 81 63 117 1361 2118 1420 3333 43 771 1403 63 89 3963 5334 4603 2017 2016 3029 2631 A total of 76,320 students enrolled were at the 13 TCF Campuses compared to 9,848 students in the previous year.
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Technical Centres 1,273 students were enrolled in 2017 compared to 1,372 students in 2016.

2017 2017 1273 1371 INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & UPGRADING In ensuring improved access to better school facilities for students, the Ministry, in addition to the Free Tuition Grant, also assisted schools through infrastructure maintenance and upgrading works, establishing and building new schools as well as providing water tanks.
The Asset Monitoring Section of the Ministry is tasked with monitoring all infrastructure maintenance and upgrading works in our schools.

Around $1m was allocated for the infrastructure upgrading and maintenance work at 11 Government Schools including the maintenance and renovation work at the new or existing Examination Office, Quality House, Library Services and at the NSAAC Head Office in Valelevu.
Similar work was carried out at a cost of $2,068,425 to 110 schools (ECCE, Primary and Secondary) through the Boarding and Building Grant Assistance Fund.

A total of $4,609,279 was also used from the Minister’s Initiative Assistance Fund to 197 schools (ECCE, Primary and Secondary) for school infrastructure maintenance and upgrading work.

6 ECCE Centers, 7 Secondary and 36 primary schools also benefitted from the Infrastructure and Development initiative for infrastructure maintenance and upgrading.
A total of $1,365,000 was used for this initiative.

In addition, the Ministry also received assistance from its donor partners, who had contributed towards school infrastructure and maintenance.

The assistance provided is highlighted below: 2016-2017 Project Highlights Nadroga/Navosa Education District Mavua District School 1x2 classroom at a cost of $60,000.00.

Nasikawa Vision College 1x2 bedroom Duplex Quarters at a cost of $25,000.00.

Uciwai Sangam School School fencing at a cost of $10,000.00.
Work is ongoing.
14 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Eastern Education District Adi Maopa Secondary School - 2 New classroom blocks Ba/Tavua Education District Natawa Primary School Natawa Primary Kindergarten Natawa Primary Kindergarten Natawa Primary School 15 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Macuata/Bua Education District Lutukina District School Lutukina District School Qelemumu Primary School WATER TANK ASSISTANCE The Ministry also provides assistance in the form of water tanks to all schools that are normally affected by drought.
Number of Schools Assisted with Water Tanks Project Primary schools water tanks assistance[$80,000] Secondary schools water tanks assistance[$80,000] No.

of schools assisted 219 51 Actual $78,558.89 $64,402.61 NUMBER OF PRIMARY, SPECIAL AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

TThere are 866 registered ECCE Centres, 181 Secondary and 736 Primary Schools with 17 Special schools in Fiji.
Total Private Non Goverment Goverment 2 736 718 16 181 162 9 866 866 10 Primary Secondary ECCE 16 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 SCHOOL ENROLMENT ENROLMENT Primary school enrolment for 2017 was 146,037 students as compared to 142,884 in 2016.

For Primary school enrolment for 2017 was 146,037 students as compared to 142,884 in 2016.
For secondary schools, the secondary schools, the enrolment in 2017 was 68,444 compared to 66,515 in 2016. enrolment in 2017 was 68,444 compared to 66,515 in 2016.

ECCE also recorded an increased enrollment for the 5 years old.

The total number of 5 years old enrolled ECCE also recorded an increased enrolment for the 5 years old.

The total number of 5 years old enrolled in 2017 was in 2017 was 17, 633 as compared to 14,887 in 2016.

17,633 as compared to 14,887 in 2016.


Primary Enrolment Primary Enrolment Secondary Enrolment Secondary Enrolment r e b m u N t n e d u t S 150,000 145,000 140,000 135,000 130,000 r e b m u N t n e d u t S 70,000 68,000 66,000 64,000 2013 2014 2015 Year 2016 2017 2013 2014 2016 2017 2015 Year FREE TEXTBOOK ASSISTANCE A total of 527,244 different level Primary textbooks and 211,736 different level Secondary textbooks were dispatched to the schools from the 9 Education Districts.
The graph summarises the the total number of different Titles of Textbook Dispatched per Education District.

LIBRARY RESOURCES A total of 100 libraries were set up by the Ministry through the Library Services of Fiji.

These include: • 79 libraries in Primary schools • 18 libraries in Secondary schools and • 3 libraries were set up as part of Community Information Centres.
Percentage Library Set Up by Education District Ra 13% Suva 11% Nausori 16% Ba/Tavua 6% Cakaudrove 10% Macuata 14% Lautoka/Yasawa 14% Eastern 11% 17 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PART III: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE CHAPTER 1: FINANCE SECTION Roles and Responsibilities The Finance Section is responsible for: • Allocation of approved funding in Budget Estimates to all Vote Controllers monitors and controls expenditure in compliance with Financial Regulations and procedures • Ensures availability of cash flow to meet the Ministry’s financial commitments in accordance with the 2016-2017 Budget Estimates • Ensuring all payments of accounts owing, grants (salary, tuition and building), salaries and wages, transport assistance on a timely basis • Address possible overpayments through prompt cessation of salaries due to retirements, resignations, terminations, deemed resignations, excessive leave and study leave without pay • Carries out reconciliations (drawings, IDC, salaries, wages, Revolving Fund and Trust Accounts) to ensure all expenditures are recorded against a budgetary allocation reflecting the true status of the Ministry’s expenditure • Provides accurate monthly financial reports to the Senior Staff for accurate decision making and assess the performance of projects against the budgetary allocations • Assists and coordinates the preparation of the Ministry’s Budget from submissions from all sections and compiles these submissions for Ministry of Economy after consultations with the Ministry’s Budget Committee • Prepares responses to Audit (Internal and External) and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) queries • Ensures effective internal control measures are in place in all areas to reduce possible fraudulent activities and safe guard Government assets.
Compliance with Government Rules and Regulations A major improvement of compliance to Government policies, procedures, rules and regulations by Government schools and sections of the Ministry after awareness workshops were held for Principals and Bursars as well as section heads.

Also the Financial Management Framework on utilization of grants has been ongoing in all the Districts together with monitoring.

Strict adherence has positively impacted on the reduction of audit queries.
2016-2017 Budget Preparation The section is also required to assist, coordinate and compile the 2016-2017 Budget submissions.

After its compilation, internal consultations were held with senior management to determine items that should be included in our final submission to the Ministry of Finance according to the envelope size provided.

Consultations with the officials from Budget Unit assisted in finalizing our requests for increases to old and new items.
The section continues to monitor and control overall expenditure and highlighted irregularities and non-compliance to section heads for corrective action.

Wages/Salaries The Ministry has successfully paid all salaries, wages and allowances to all its Established staff and Government Wage Earners and has been vigilant in ensuring that all salaries were ceased on time for teachers who have resigned, retired and gone on study leave without pay in order to control possible overpayments of salaries.
18 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Reconciliation of Ledgers After the closing of accounts, reconciliations were carried out for all ledger accounts, trusts and revolving accounts and adjustments made.

Allocations with unutilized balances were vired to allocations to clear outstanding balances and overspending.

Other adjustments for misallocation were taken in as audit adjustments.
Agency Financial Statements After all reconciliations have been done and adjustments updated, the Ministry’s Financial Statements for 2016-2017 have been finalized after the closing of 2016-2017 accounts for the whole of Government.

Transport Assistance Scheme This program holds a budget of $20m and still proves to be a challenging task 5 years since its implementation due to resource constraints; human and financial yet all eligible students continue to receive their coupons on time.
An audit on the scheme was carried out by the Internal Audit and Good Governance Unit of the Ministry of Economy which highlighted issues of the lack of internal controls at the Ministry’s Head Quarter, District Offices and at Schools and lack of monitoring which could lead to abuse.

This led to PS appointing a new Bus fare Taskforce team and an evaluation and monitoring team in order to curb the queries and put in place internal control mechanisms in the Transport Assistance Unit.
Recommendations put forward by the Audit Team were implemented immediately.

Finance Manual The Finance Manual has been distributed to all Heads of Sections, Units, Government schools and District Offices as well as to all clerks and bursars as a guideline to be used when managing their allocations.
19 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 2: CORPORATE SERVICES SECTION Roles and Responsibilities The Corporate Services Section is responsible for strategic planning and policy frameworks supporting the initiatives of the Ministry.

Its tasks include policy formulation, conducting research and making recommendations to the PS and Minister, documenting programs, events, services and latest publications.
It is responsible for preparing, designing and producing the Ministry corporate and business plans, strategic and annual reports, calendar of events, Customer Service Charter, performance results and other publications.

It also vets the Ministry’s cabinet papers and memoranda of understanding before they are vetted by the Solicitor General’s office.

The Section is made up of four Units namely: Planning, Policy, Research and IT/Statistics and is headed by the Director Corporate Services.
Policy Unit The Policy Unit is the focal point of all child related activities and represents the Ministry at the National Coordinating Committee for Children (NCCC) in their quarterly forums.

Policy papers submitted by other line Ministries are also vetted by this Unit.

The Unit also conducted training and awareness on reviewed and new policies of the Ministry to the Early Childhood Care and Education Centers, Primary and Secondary schools throughout the four education divisions.
Twelve policies were reviewed, developed and endorsed.

These include: 1.

Policy on Research 2.

Policy on National School Library 3.

Policy on Mobile Phones in Schools 4.

Policy on FEMIS 5.

Policy on Free Milk 6.

Policy on School Zoning 7.

Policy on Open Merit Recruitment and Selection 8.

Policy on External Examinations and Assessment 9.

School Boarding 10.

School Counselling 11.

Policy on Food and School Canteen 12.

Policy on Location Allowance for Teachers.


Research Unit The duties performed by the Research Unit include the processing of research requests (both local and overseas) to be undertaken in Fiji.

All research requests are processed through the MEHA Research and Ethics Committee and in accordance with the MEHA’s Research Policy.

The Research Unit is also responsible for conducting research for the Ministry in priority areas approved by the PS.
The Unit processed a total of 52 research requests in 2016-2017.

In addition, the Unit conducted the following research in 2016-2017: 1.

Financial Impact of the Kaji Rugby Tournament on Participating Schools in Fiji 2.

Effectiveness of Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LANA) for Teaching and Learning 20 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 3.

Use of Digital Technologies in Fiji Secondary Schools 4.
Causes of Student Dropouts In Primary Schools in the Suva, Nausori and Lautoka/Yasawa Education District.

The Unit also assisted in organising the following activities during the same period: 1.

No Child Left Behind Strategic Meeting for Lautoka, Suva and Nausori District 2.

Consultation on Unnecessary paperwork in schools 3.

2017 National Poster Competition 4.

National Poster Competition Awards Ceremony for Central, Western, Eastern and Northern Division.
Planning Unit The Planning Unit is responsible for the coordination of the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Ministry’s plans and required reports.

The achievements for the Unit during the period 2016-2017 included: 1.

The development of the 2016-2017 Annual Corporate Plan and Annual Business Plan.

The finalization of the Plans was made possible during the Planning Workshop held in September 2016 at the Novotel Lami Hotel 2.
The compilation, coordination and evaluation of progress by monthly reports from Sections regarding their progress against the ACP.

These are then presented and discussed with Section Heads during monthly Senior Staff Meetings (SSM) chaired by the PS 3.

Verification of achievement of the Sections KPIs 4.

Continued compilation of quarterly reports for the Ministry of Economy 5.

Responses to queries for information from other Government Ministries and NGOs.
Statistics/IT Unit The Statistics/IT Unit is responsible for two databases: 1.

Fiji Education Staff Appointment (FESA) and 2.

The Fiji Education Management Information System (FEMIS).

The FESA database stores all the relevant information of all MEHA Officers including teachers.

The FEMIS database is an elaborate database on schools, students, teachers and facilities.

The two databases provide most of the information for planning, research and reporting.
The reports generated from FEMIS also provide adequate, accurate and timely information to the Ministry and its international partners such as UNESCO and other agencies.
The Unit’s achievement included the following: • Conducting FEMIS Training to Schools, Education Districts and Ministry Head Office • Providing user support on Ministry Systems • Facilitating educational data requests from the Ministry, other Government Ministries, NGOs and Donor Agencies, UNESCO, local and international researchers • Coordinating and monitoring FEMIS data quality • Providing of education indicators to Senior Staff • Creating e-examination platform for LANA and external examinations • Creating an Online Chart of Accounts for calculation of accurate distribution of Grants to schools through FEMIS • Updating the Ministry website regularly • Creating Online registration for examinations using FEMIS • Including School Library Records in FEMIS database • Creating Online records of textbooks delivered to Primary and Secondary Schools • Uploading school lease documents and boundary maps on FEMIS • Creating of digitalized mapping of schools in Ministry Website and FEMIS • Creating FEMIS Disaggregated Disability tool kit module in FEMIS • Improving and revamping digitised Infrastructure module in FEMIS.
21 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 3: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT The core roles and responsibilities of the Professional Development Unit underpins the importance of education & training across all sections of the Ministry including schools and institutions so that efficient, effective and timely delivery of teaching and learning is fundamental to embracing quality education.
Roles and Responsibilities • Coordinating professional development activities across the Ministry • Management and monitoring of study leave for both local and overseas courses • Management and monitoring of local and overseas training • Leadership and Management training for current school leaders • Future Leaders training for identified potential school leaders • Conduct in-house training for the Ministry officers in identified areas of needs • Selection of the United World College (UWC) scholarship recipient.
Highlights and Achievements 1.

Professional Development Activities The total number of PDs received from schools from July 2016 – August 2017 was 3,097.

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Occupational Health, Safety and Basic First Aid.

Officers trained in awareness on OHS and Basic First Aid from July 2016 – August 2017 was 2,516.

This was mainly training that the Unit was involved in every week.
2016 July-December 2017 January–May June July August Total 2016 July August September October December Total 173 117 91 149 55 585 1,714 353 275 637 118 3,097 134 173 146 102 180 25 116 1,055 2,516 2017 January February March April May June July August Total 3.

In – service Training There were a total of 25 teachers (14 female and 11 male) that benefitted through the in-service training programme.
These officers were given approval by the Permanent Secretary for study leave to complete their pursued program either on study leave with or without pay.

Female Male 14 11 22 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 4.
Conferences, Seminars and Training Workshops As part of its capacity building exercise, the Ministry continues to send its officers for conferences, seminars and training workshops which were held locally and abroad with the funding assistance provided for by Government, development partners and/or agencies.

The following Officers attended trainings, seminars and workshops in July 2016 – August 2017.

Participant(s) Section Training Course Duration Organizer/ Country Mrs. Kelera Taloga DSP 1.
Fourth Regional Workshop of 27 – 30 September 2016 Japan Strengthening Leadership and advocacy for the Prevention and Control of Non - communicable diseases 2.

Commonwealth Accelerated Development Mechanism for Education (CADME) Meeting and the 20th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (20th CCEM).
19 – 21 October 2016 United Kingdom Vereniki Nalio Mr. Timoci Bure FM DSPS Mr. Ashneel Chand CAS International Festival of Arts 4 – 15 August 2016 China Seminar for Senior Public Servants “14th Session of the Regional Committee on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific.
24 August – 15 September 2016 16 - 19 August 2016 Australia Mr. Biu Colati CAS Physical Education in Basic Education Ms. Litea Naliva Primary Joint WBU and ICEVI General Assembly Events 28 August – 10 September 2016 Japan 18 – 25 August 2016 USA Ritesh Deo Sima Kumar Ms. Shobhna Devi Mr. William Mr. Sunil Praneel Narayan Mr. David Bruce Wedlock Roshni Devi Singh Vika Koro Upma Prakash Abdul Ilishad Knowledge Co-creation Programme for Young Leaders- Science & Maths in Basic Education.
6 – 23 September 2016 Japan DHA TCF TCF Cultural Visit 12 – 21 September 2016 China Skills in TVET for Sustainability 12 – 21 September 2016 Philippines International Skills Forum 19 – 21 September 2016 Philippines DTCF Industrial Technology Education HME’s Office FM FM CAS Conference on Peace Education (HWPS) Quality Physical Education (QPE) in cooperation with the Gesellschaft fur International Zusammenarbeit (German Agency for international Cooperation, GIZ.
29 September - 12 November 2016 16 – 21 September 2016 Japan Republic of Korea 29 – 30 September 2016 France 23 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Participant(s) Section Training Course Duration Organizer/ Country Silina Tupua CAS Marika Baleca Primary Krishneel Sharma CAS Sakiusa Kataiwai Elia Nakoro FM FM Alumeci Tuisawau TEST Ruth Kuilamu CAS Sangeeta Chand Geetanjali D. Prakash Salanieta Ratunamasa Filisitas Antonio Pri/ECCE CAS Pri/ ECCE Pri/ ECCE 5th UNESCO-APEID Meeting on Entrepreneurship Education Promotion of Social Participation of Persons with Disabilities through Sports.
Ecological Management of Energy Resources Culture Heritage Protection in Asia – Pacific Region (JICA Project) Cultural Heritage Management UNEVOC – TVET Leadership programme.

Launch of the Training on Materials on Climate Change in Asia-Pacific SIDS with World Science & Maths Day.

Save the Date: Pacific Early Age Readiness and Learning (PEARL) Workshop II.
26 – 29 September 2016 Indonesia 2 – 30 October 2016 Japan 3 - 28 October 2016 Russia 2 – 3 October 2016 Japan 12 October – 12 November 2016 China 17 – 28 October 2016 Germany 11 November 2016 Timor- Leste 25 - 29 October 2016 Tonga Ana Baleiova Tuiova Pri/ Sp.Ed Planning the lessons for children with disabilities in the context of Special Needs Education (SNE).
23 November – 17 December Japan Opeta Alefaio/ Timoci Balenaivalu Opeta Alefaio/ Collin Yabaki Arieta Buliruarua/ Esther Fesaitu Opeta Alefaio NAF NAF NAF NAF Archives Management 20 - 26 February 2017 Australia PARBICA Conference New Zealand Digitization National Archives of Australia 9 - 14 May 2017 Knowledge Sharing 17 – 23 February 2017 Australia Mr. Sipiriano Nemani FM 1.

Sponsored-UESCO CHRIHAP UNESCO CHRIHAP Board Meeting 2.
Sponsored-UNESCO CHRIHAP UNESCO CHRIHAP Workshop – Implementation of the 2003 ICH Convention for PIC.

27 February – 3 March 2017 China New Zealand Mrs. Ratunabuabua Mrs. Mereia / Mrs Prakashni / Mr. Jotame DHA FM Rosalia Muavesi DHA Return to Fiji Museum from SCVA 17 – 23 February, 2017 United Kingdom Designing Engaging Exhibition,” from 27th February – 3rd March 2017 in Singapore.
27 February - 3 March 2017 Singapore 24 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Organizer/ Country Cambodia Participant(s) Section Training Course Duration Rohitesh Chand Praneshwar Avikash Ram ECCE TCF Bhupendra Singh/ Amelia Siga Varanisese Tusaqa Aminiasi Voresara CAS FHEC LSF DHA Asia - Pacific Regional ECE Conference.

1 - 3 March 2017 Seminar on Capacity Building of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises for Developing Countries Pacific Capacity Building Workshop on NQF.
American Spaces Workshop “2017 Network Meeting for Intangible Heritage Safeguarding in the Pacific’ 16 March - 5 April 2017 China 20 - 24 March 2017 Samoa 3 – 7 April 2017 25 – 27 April 2017 Austria Palau Ruth Kuilamu CAS 1.

NYU Abu Dhabi Forum on Global 2 – 5 May 2017 UAE Education 2.

GLOBE Country Coordinators of 21 – 28 May 2017 Philippines Merewalesi Vueti DLSF 1.

Asia Pacific Region and the GLOBE training.


Invitation to attend expert meeting on South Pacific National Libraries Vimlesh Chand DCAS Mr. Iowane P. Tiko Ms. Releshni Karan Makelesi Driu PEO TEST Pauliani Kalousese Rajend Lal Collin Yabaki Maciusela Betei Pita Cavuilagi CAS PSE DCS TEST CAS DHA DHA FAC Atelini Koroiwaca FHEC Tupou Gavidi PDUHR Cecial Chandra Suva Sangam College 2.

25th Conference of Directors of National Library Asia and Oceania.
International Seminar on, Professional Developing of Educational Staff.

1.

Asia-Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education (AMFIE) 2017 2.

8th USP Council Mtg (PSE only).

Role of TVET in Social and Economic Development JICA Training on Mathematics Education in Primary and Secondary School in Pac Is.

States.
States.

1 – 2 May 2017 New Zealand 10 – 19 May 2017 China 7 – 26 May 2017 11 – 12 May 2017 Israel Korea 24 – 25 May 2017 Marshall 15 – 19 May 2017 Singapore 17 May – 1 July 2017 Japan 6th Culture & Arts Committee Meeting.

23 - 24 May 2017 Solomon 2nd Regional Capacity Building Workshop on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in Asia and the Pacific.
Training Workshop for Officials of National Commissions for UNESCO in Asia and the Pacific 1 - 3 June 2017 China 20 – 23 June 2017 Thailand Physical Education in Basic Ed Training 9 – 29 July 2017 Japan 25 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 ETHICS COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION UNIT The Ethics, Complaint and Investigation Unit plays an important role in ensuring that all cases received relating to alleged unethical practices and for those officers who have allegedly breached provisions of the Public Service Commission, Code of Conduct are dealt with fairly and consistently according to relevant guidelines and legislation.
Roles and Responsibilities The Ethics, Complaint and Investigation Unit play a vital role in the administration of disciplinary cases: • ensuring that cases of alleged misconduct, unacceptable performance or other acts or omissions considered by the Ministry to warrant consideration of disciplinary action are dealt with consistently and fairly within a reasonable timescale to encourage improvements where appropriate to facilitate satisfactory standards of conduct and performance.
• • Activities The number of reported cases received from August 2016 to July 2017 is 516.

The graph summarises the number of cases received for each month.
July June May April March February January December November October September August 9 38 49 32 43 37 57 58 49 38 38 68 Total number of reported cases for the nine education districts: Suva Nausori Sigatoka Lautoka/Yasawa Ba/Tavua 194 87 23 43 38 Ra 18 Macuata /Bua Cakaudrove Eastern 25 41 47 % reported cases by categoriesCase Type Status Secondary 44% Primary 40% Special Eduction 1% ECCE 1% Non Teaching 10% Technical 4% 26 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Status of reported Cases Cases Cleared Cases in Progress Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Case Type Status Participant(s) Court Cases Police Cases Deemed Resignations Corporal Punishment Suspension Warning/Reprimand/ Counseled Reinstatement Reinstatement Request Decline Reported Cases Against Children Termination/ Summarily Dismissed Cases with FICAC Cases with ERT Cases with SG’s Office Reports For Senior Management’s Decision (In Progess) Cases Dismissed Cases Presented at PSDT (Officers currently suspended) 3 2 40 22 15 42 18 9 97 10 2 4 19 55 42 22 - 1 23 11 4 21 12 6 32 - - 2 7 25 28 6 3 3 63 33 19 63 30 15 129 10 2 6 26 80 70 28 2 2 22 15 12 9 - - 11 4 7 3 2 2 63 33 19 63 30 15 129 10 19 70 12 Female - 1 Total 1 1 - 2 - 25 2 6 7 80 1 - 2 4 7 55 13 3 16 27 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 4: PRIMARY SECTION The Primary Section is responsible for the provision of basic education to all in Fiji, in partnership with all education stakeholders.
The Section consists of the following Units: • Primary Education • Early Childhood Care and Education • Special and Inclusive Education.

As such, the Section also plans, co-coordinates and implements the education policies pertaining to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Primary Education, Special and Inclusive Education (SIE) and also the Teacher Training Institutions for primary school teachers.
It is specifically tasked to conduct and deliver education services to the following: ECCE, Primary and SIE for children with special needs and students in the years of compulsory schooling (Year 1 to Year 8) Roles and Responsibilities The Primary Section is responsible for coordinating and facilitating quality delivery of teaching and learning and the administration of primary education in Fiji.
The specific functions include the following: • Provision of primary school teachers, ECCE and SIE teachers • Administration and monitoring of ECCE, SIE and primary education • Administration and monitoring of grants and funds • Provision of advisory services • Enrolment Administration of Primary Education: • Liaison with school managements on appointment of school heads • Liaison with funding agencies for school Improvement and Monitoring • Advertising vacant positions and filling vacant posts through normal processing procedures • Upgrading of boarding schools • Review of the capacity of teacher inputs • Status and forecast of teacher wastage, recruitment on temporary, temporary relieving (maternity relieving) and contract conditions • Provision of appropriate staff to all ECCE, Primary and Special Schools • Provision of in-service teacher training • Confirmation of Primary and Special Education teachers • Assist the PPU in advertising and processing of Head Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher positions • Recruitment and appointment of teacher graduates • Establishment and staffing of infant and new primary schools and ECCE centres.
28 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Statistics 1.

District Education Offices District Suva Nausori Location Senior Education Officer in Charge Harbour Front Building, Suva River House, Nausori Harry Smith Mustafa Khan Lautoka/Yasawa Rogorogoivuda House, Lautoka Pateresio Tunidau Ra Cakaudrove Macuata/Bua Ba/Tavua Eastern Nadroga/Navosa 2.
Student Enrolment Kalawati House, Rakiraki Saniala Nauga Gulabdass Building, Savusavu Saimoni Cabealawa Roqomate House Koronubu House, Ba Harbour Front Building, Suva Keasuna Building, Sigatoka Vacant Atendra Kumar Joshua Sevutia Setareki Rika There were 146,037 students enrolled in the registered 736 primary and 17 special schools while ECCE has a total of 17,633 enrolled students registered in FEMIS.
Districts Ra Nadroga/Navosa Lautoka/Nadi/Yasawa Ba/Tavua Macuata/Bua Suva Cakaudrove Eastern Nausori TOTAL Students Roll Primary and Special Education 5,610 10,168 27,067 10,365 14,326 36,808 9,951 8,046 23,696 146,037 ECCE 629 1,245 3,647 1,134 1,906 4,099 1,076 1,089 2,808 17,633 Free education Grant and Monitoring All the 736 primary and 17 special schools have been paid their Free Education Grant.

No.
of School (excluding centralized school) Total amount for Term 1 Grant Total Amount released Yet to be paid due to non- submission of AGM & AFR 2016 Term 3 - 2016 Term 1 - 2017 Term 2 - 2017 730 730 729 $11,666,667.00 $11,204,989.61 $11,454,099.10 $10,471,779.44 $11,377,554.30 $9,049,735.68 $461,677.39 $1,442,125.66 $1,442,125.66 29 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Boarding Per Capita Education Districts Suva Nausori Ra Ba/Tavua Macuata/Bua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Cakaudrove Nadroga Total No.
of schools No of Boarders Term 3 – 2016 ($) Term 1 – 2017 ($) Term 2 – 2017 ($) Total amount received as Boarding per Capita ($150 per child) ($) Professional Development/Workshops • More than 97% of school heads attended the workshop conducted for the year from all the education districts on Teacher Competency Framework (TCF) and Leadership Competency Framework (LCF), District Induction Sessions, Financial Management, National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and school planning • District staff participated in the TCF and LCF workshops, Transport Assistance workshop, Planning workshop, FESA, FEMIS and data cleaning training organized by the Ministry, ITC, Briefing on Location Allowance • A four day workshop was organized from 12 - 15 October 2016 in Nadi for Education Officers.
100% attendance was attained • District Education Officers organized and facilitated the following workshops in all the four Education Divisions: — Future Leaders Workshops — Teachers and Leadership Competency Framework — NCF Workshop for Classes 1 to 4 — Transport Assistance Workshop — Financial Management on Free Education and — Leadership Management Workshops.
30 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 SPECIAL/INCLUSIVE EDUCATION The core function of the Special Education Unit is to advise, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate activities which promote and enhance the development and empowerment of special and inclusive education in the country.
The Unit works collaboratively with the nine education district offices in ensuring the effective implementation of inclusive education policy and support for students with special needs in both special and mainstream schools.

The Unit comes under the Primary Section.

The main characteristics of special schools and institutions in Fiji are their distinctive structures and facilities to accommodate learners with diverse needs, and their typical locations in major cities and towns.
Roles and Responsibilities • Advise the Ministry on Special and Inclusive Education matters • Coordinate and monitor special education activities in special schools • Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of special and inclusive education policies, programs and plans • Allocate available resources to special and mainstream schools for implementation of special/inclusive education services and the achievement of successful educational outcomes for special needs students • Consult with donor agencies, special and mainstream schools on matters related to the implementation, enhancement and evaluation of special and inclusive education services • Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Ministry on activities and progress of special/ inclusive education services • Promote disability awareness and the implementation of special and inclusive education in the community at large.
Statistics 1.

Students enrolment and teachers Students Male 642 Female 429 Total 1,071 2.

Special Schools Details.


Distribution of Special schools in each district Teachers Male 34 Female 83 Total 117 Districts Schools Staff Location Roll Controlling Authority Early Intervention Centre Fiji School for the Blind 7 Epeli Street, Suva 11 Nanuku Street Vatuwaqa 43 31 Hilton Special 14 Waimanu Road, Suva 82 Suva Suva Special Gospel School for the Deaf Fiji Vocational Training Center Nausori Nausori Special 15 10 8 5 Salato Rd, Namadi Heights.
50 Dhanji St. Samabula Brown st, Suva Natua,Vunimono 98 35 76 54 Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Suva Branch Fiji Society for the Blind Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Suva Suva Society for the Handicapped Gospel Board of Education Fiji National Council for the Disabled Fiji Crippled Children’s Society Programs Offered 1,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,6 3,4,6 1,2,4,6 31 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Districts Schools Staff Location Roll Controlling Authority Eastern Levuka Special Nadroga- Navosa Sigatoka Special 5 6 Beach Street, Levuka 23 Vudi Rd,Sigatoka 52 Nadi Special 15 Hospital road, Nadi 148 Lautoka/Nadi Yasawa Lautoka Special 17 Hospital Road, Ltka Sunshine Special 12 Evan St. Lautoka Ba/Tavua Ba Special Veilomani Rehab Ra District Rakiraki Special Macuata-Bua Labasa Special School Cakaudrove Nasavusavu Special 6 6 6 9 5 Kula St, Varadoli,Ba Racecourse Namosau, Ba Yaratale Rd, Rakiraki Siberia Rd, Labasa Yaroi Village, Sav 94 97 64 37 31 73 33 Levuka Society for the Handicapped Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Sigatoka Nadi Society for the Handicapped Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Lautoka Intellectually Handicapped Society Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Ba Methodist Church of Fiji Ra Society for Handicapped Fiji Crippled Children’s Society-Labasa Intellectually handicapped Society Programs Offered 1,2,4,6 1,2,3,6 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,4 3,4,6 1,2,4,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,6 Key: a.
Program Codes 1.

Early Intervention Program 2.

Primary Education Program 5.

Specialized therapy programs.

b.

School Level 3.

Pre Vocational, Vocational & Technical Training Program 4.

Rehabilitation Program 6.

Integration, Transition, Mainstreaming Programs.

6D schools Vocational 5E School Private School 4C Schools 3.

Students disability type classification Classification of Children by Disability Type in Special Education Schools School 1.

Early Intervention 2.

Hilton Special 3.


Suva Special 4.

Fiji School for the Blind 5.

Gospel school for the Deaf 6.

Fiji Vocational Training Centre 7.

Nausori Special 8.

Levuka Special Roll Physical Speech Hearing Visual Intellectual Multiple - 1 3 54 11 11 4 4 38 9 150 12 1 76 33 24 39 75 97 13 48 45 19 8 32 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 School 9.

Sigatoka Special 10.


Nadi Special 11.

Lautoka Special 12.

Sunshine Special 13.

Ba Special 14.

Veilomani Rehab Centre 15.

Ra Special 16.

Nasavusavu Special 17.

Labasa Special Total Roll 52 148 94 97 64 37 31 33 73 1071 Physical Speech Hearing Visual Intellectual Multiple - 3 36 135 28 88 50 45 21 31 91 1 - 24 32 45 30 12 - 41 119 868 589 4.
Special and Inclusive Education Grant Grant payable to the Special and Inclusive schools as per allocation below:- Baseline/Disability Ratio + $250 per child Allocation: 1.

Administration 2.

Equipment/Aids & Resources 3.

Health, Welfare & Specialized Support 4.

Furniture, Building & Vehicle/Transport 5.

Sports & Recreational Activities 30% 40% 10% 10% 10% Professional Development Training Workshop conducted to Special Education Teachers on Individual Educational Programs Specialist Areas No.
Trained Male Female Facilitator/Trainer Individual Educational Plans Down Syndrome Untrained Teachers/Teacher Aides/Support Staff 83 84 55 34 40 61 49 48 IEP Support Team/Scope Global International L. Naliva-MEHA 116 L. Naliva-MEHA In Service Training Undertaken by Special Education Teachers USP ( Bachelor’s Degree in Special & Inclusive Education/Psychology) APTC ( Cert IV in Disability Studies) Male Female 0 2 Total 2 Male Female 1 1 Total 2 AUSAID/ERASMUNDAS/NZODA (Masters in Special and Inclusive Education) Male 1 Female 0 Total 1 33 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Integration and Mainstreaming Special and Inclusive students 39 special students were under the Integration program in primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
These include 23 students in primary schools, 10 students in secondary, 33 students in Technical/Vocational and 6 students in Tertiary Institutions.

Job Placements Students with special needs were also successfully integrated from the special schools to the job markets.

3 students were absorbed into the Tourism Industry, 3 joined the Joinery Company and 12 are currently living independently.
Sports Special and Inclusive Education Unit facilitated the District Competitions which were held, in partnership with business houses and McDonald’s Fiji Limited.

• NORTHCOSE Games - 18 July 2017 • CEACOSE Games - 31 July 2017 • WESTCOSE Games - 22 October 2016.

Awareness and Advocacy The following dates were celebrated in school and at the national level • Down Syndrome Day - 21 March 2018 • World Autism Day - 2 April 2017 • Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month - March.
34 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CARE EDUCATION SERVICES The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) section supports the Ministry’s mission of providing the total learning and holistic development and needs of the child, namely, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, language and cognitive.

In addition, ECCE supports the health, nutrition, safety and protection of the young child.
This holistic approach will ensure optimum learning development and equips the child with the necessary knowledge and skills for later schooling and lifelong learning.

Roles and Responsibilities The ECCE Unit is responsible for the coordination of early childhood and pre-school activities which promote the development and improvement of the quality and delivery of ECCE services in the country.
The specific functions carried out during the 2016-2017 period included: • Providing professional and administrative assistance to pre-school teachers through visits to ECCE centers • Providing advisory services to ECCE management committees, teachers, school heads, parents and the public • Investigating ECCE centers on issues, concerns and complaints raised from the parents and the public and providing feedback to immediate supervisors • Facilitating ECCE center establishment and registrations • Facilitating the disbursement of salary grants to ECCE teachers • Facilitating the disbursement of the FEG to registered kindergartens • Co-facilitated the launch of the ECCE Week in Suva • Liaised and assisted other Ministries and Non-Government Organizations on ECCE matters • Attended workshops and forums conducted nationally and abroad.
Highlights ECCE Budget In the 2016–2017 financial year, the budgetary provision for ECCE increased compared to the previous $8.9m.

Teachers and children continued to be assisted through the Salary Grant and FEG respectively.

A few selected ECCE centers were also fortunate to have received the Building Grant through the Asset Monitoring Section of the Ministry and the Hon.
Minister Initiative which assisted the renovation and maintenance of classrooms and walkways as well as in the construction of new classrooms and restrooms.
ECCE Budgetary Allocation Year 2015 2016 2017 Salary Grant for Teachers Equipment Grant Building Grant Free Education Grant Total $3.3m $3.3m $6.8m na na na $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $3,095,245.00 $464,072.25 $ 2,431,432.10 $2,100,000.00 $3,914,072.25 $5,881,432.10 $11,995,245.00 Building Grant (Allocation $150,000) A total of 4 existing ECCE Centres received assistance through this grant for either upgrading purposes or for the building of new classrooms.
Processing and disbursement of grants and monitoring site visits to the projects were conducted by the Asset Monitoring Section.

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 Salary Grant $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $3,300,000 $6,800,000.00 35 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Salary Grant There was a marked increase of salary grant allocation compared to previous year.

The salary grants were processed and disbursed to 1214 teachers from 866 kindergarten centres.
This grant was paid out on a monthly basis.
Summary of teachers assisted through the salary grant per school by district Education District Category Total Education District Category Total 1 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B Ra Total Nadroga/Navosa Total Lautoka/Yasawa Total Eastern 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B 4 1 2 3A 3B 4 156 Total 0 8 26 40 11 85 Nausori Total Suva Total Cakaudrove Total Bua/Macuata Total Ba/Tavua Total 36 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Free Education Grant (FEG) $2.1 million was given as FEG to cover tuition fees for 5 year old kindergarten students.
This was disbursed on a termly basis for close to 17,600 ECCE students from 866 ECCE centres.

Allocation of FEG A 5 year old attending was allocated $50.00 per school term.

This grant was distributed into 5 allocations as highlighted below: i. ii.

iii.

iv.
iii.

iv.

v. Administration and Office Operation Building and Maintenance Learning Resources & Furniture Health & Nutrition Outdoor Recreational Equipment 45% 10% 20% 10% 15% ECCE Centres by 5yrs old by Education district Education District Number of ECCE Centres No.
of 5 yrs old student Suva Nausori Eastern Ba/Tavua Lny Nn Ra Cakaudrove Bua/Macuta Total 103 138 120 63 105 71 64 75 127 866 4,099 2,808 1,089 1,134 3,647 1,245 629 1,076 1,906 17,633 ECCE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS The ECCE Week was launched in Nadi at the Nadi Sangam School by the Permanent Secretary.

More than 1,300 kindergarten students, teachers and parents from 42 kindergarten centres attended the launch.

The weeklong event was celebrated in style by all ECCE centres all over Fiji.
The theme for the week was “Enhancing Quality Early Childhood Education and Care through Sustainable Approaches for a Firm Foundation for Education in this 21st Century”.

The theme fully supports SDG 4.2; which ensures all girls and boys have access to quality childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
The week long programmes included games, character parades, art and culture, planting and weaving and parental awareness with guest speakers from the Health Department, Library Services of Fiji, Commercial Banks, Ministry, Religious Organizations, National Fire Authority, Police and Military.
37 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 5: SECONDARY SECTION Roles and responsibilities The role of the Section is to provide optimal staffing resources for secondary schools and promote a committed and competent workforce.

The specific functions of this Section include the following: • Liaises with school management on the appointment of school principals • Facilitates the appointment of teachers in secondary schools in concurrence with PS and Hon.
Minister • Ensures and monitors that the staffing establishment is within the required specifications • Reviews related regulations pertaining to the administration of staffing in secondary schools • Ensures that tuition fee and per capita grants are distributed fairly and equitably to schools • Facilitates the distribution of remission of hostel fees to boarding schools • Coordinates with relevant sections on issues related to the provision of quality education to children • Monitors service delivery in secondary schools through the various District Offices.
Statistics 1.

Student Enrolment There is an increase of 2.8% Secondary Roll from 2016.

Provided below is the enrolment data for 2016 and 2017.

Secondary Enrolment by Education Districts - 2017 Education District No.
Schools Ba-Tavua Cakaudrove Eastern Lautoka-Yasawa Macuata-Bua Nadroga-Navosa Nausori Ra Suva 14 13 14 23 25 13 25 7 37 Male 2,615 1,770 1,362 6,113 3,278 1,665 6,658 1,005 8,397 Grand Total 171 32,863 Secondary Enrolment by Education Districts - 2016 % Male Female % Female Education District No.
Schools Ba-Tavua Cakaudrove Eastern Lautoka-Yasawa Macuata-Bua Nadroga-Navosa Nausori Ra Suva 14 13 13 22 25 13 25 7 36 Male 2,569 1,693 1,293 5,980 3,497 1,605 5,510 964 8,905 Grand Total 168 32,016 % Male Female % Female Total 5,330 3,989 2,827 12,734 7,029 3,513 12,446 2,228 18,348 68,444 Total 5,164 3,836 2,639 12,580 7,109 3,334 10,980 2,102 1,8771 66,515 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2.
Number of schools by Education Districts Summary of Schools by Education Districts District Ba/Tavua Cakaudrove Eastern Lautoka/ Yasawa Macuata/Bua Nadroga/ Navosa Nausori Ra Suva Total Secondary Secondary and Vocational Govt Non Govt Private Total Govt Non Govt Private Total 3 3 5 2 2 1 4 2 4 26 3.
Secondary School Teachers Summary of Teachers by Education Districts Education Districts Males Females Total Ba/Tavua Ra Lautoka/Yasawa Nadroga/Navosa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Total Highlights • Submission of the schools’ audited accounts from 171 Schools • Establishment of 3 new secondary school - Jeremiah Raibevu College, Magodro Secondary School and Moce Secondary School • Distribution of Tuition Free Education Grant [FEG] • Timely response on the posting of newly promoted officers • Creation of 20 new HOD posts • The establishment and filling of100 new teaching positions.
Transfer Allowance The Secondary Section ensured that all teacher transfers carried out have satisfactorily staffed the secondary schools in the country.

A total of $332,350.89 was paid out as transfer allowances and travelling expenses in 2017.

39 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 6: ASSETS MONITORING SECTION The Section is responsible in ensuring better management and monitoring of capital projects, establishment, registration and recognition of schools.
It supports quality schools performance through Standard Monitoring and Inspection; monitoring and evaluations of school plans; enhancing capacities of school management and teachers on Education in Emergencies.

It vigorously monitors school development grants.

The Asset Management Unit work closely with relevant Ministries and donor agencies to address proactively and manage disaster issues as well as to mitigate adversities affecting schools in emergencies and disasters.
It also ensures effective coordination of the Ministry’s Emergency Operation Centers in emergencies and disasters.
Roles and Responsibilities Assets Development and Capital Project The Asset Development and Capital Projects Unit is responsible in the continuous improvement strategies and monitoring of all the schools, in the categories of Non-Government primary, ECCE, Special Education, Non-Government secondary schools and Government schools through the provision of finance to assist in the improvement of physical facilities and equipment, especially in the learning environment, for the realization of the national goals of education.
The Unit facilitates and pays lease premiums of new leases and renewal of leases in consultation with lessees, iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) and Department of Lands.

It expedites disaster rehabilitation through infrastructure upgrading and improvement.

It facilitates the supply of water tank to schools for the sustainability of water supply; and facilitates the construction of new schools.
Education in Emergency (EIE) The EIE Team is responsible for the provision of education during disaster and rehab through the supply of TLS, school stationery, school bags, and school in the box, Early Childhood Development (ECD) kit, recreational unit and school feeding.

It provides capacity building programs for teachers and stakeholder on Disaster Preparedness.
In terms of the School Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), it provides awareness and facilitates Disaster Management and Disaster Education with school infrastructure improvement.

It also provides psychosocial support and activities.

In addition, it conducts Safer Schools against Disaster in Education training to management and school heads whilst encouraging disaster risk education into the school curriculum.

It coordinates the Ministry’s Emergency Operation Centres during emergencies and disasters.
Highlights Assets/Development 1.

Maintenance and Upgrading of Government Schools ($1,000,000) Govt.

Schools Project Cost Work Progress Adi Cakobau School Construction of a 1 x 2 timber classroom $158,815 Project is now complete.

Vunisea Secondary Upgrading work of school library $9,991.60 Completed Sila Central Renovation of teachers quarters Library Service Renovation of 4 offices $45,000 $50,000 Upgrading completed 100% Construction work completed.
QVS Re-imbursement of cost for the construction of hostel $63,428.59 $50,000 Re-imbursement of the construction work paid to the contractor $63,428.59.

Outfitting of new science laboratory - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 40 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Govt.
Schools Project Cost Work Progress Labasa College Senior and junior boys hostel (block A) $43,000 Maintenance work completed Suva Grammar Renovation of Main Admin Block $45,000 Renovation work completed Examination Assessment Unit - Gohill Building • Tiling of ground floor.

• Construction of packing room for exam papers.


• Partitioning of rooms for officers $48,960 Construction work completed Quality House New Partition for Primary Section $19,500 Partitioning work at ground floor completed $48,000 Construction work started.
Bucalevu Secondary Upgrading work of school dormitory & ablution block Examination Assessment Unit Construction of the partition wall and main service counter Natabua Primary Upgrading of classrooms Nasinu Secondary Upgrading of the interior of the boys dormitory (double storey) $50,000 $75,000 QVS Construction of new septic tank & upgrading of washing area Delanamasi Primary School Funds to be diverted from Natabua High School Examination Assessment Unit Installation of air con, roller shutter doors, internal shelves.
Levuka Public High School Construction of boys dormitory to replace burnt dormitory Library Service Renovation of offices Construction work started RIE submitted to Ministry of Economy for approval RIE approval from Ministry of Economy in process MOA submitted to SG's office for vetting.
Scope will be submitted for 2017-2018 financial year Awaiting the site plan from the Head Teacher- Re-scope needed to be submitted for 2017-2018 financial year 3 quotes submitted, PS approval obtained and carried forward to 2017- 2018 financial year $91,250 $42,500 Under tender, awaiting bids from contractor Construction completed; payment released NSAAC General maintenance $26,180 Maintance work completed 2.
Construction of New Secondary School Summary of Work Progress for the Constructions of New Secondary Schools Budget Allocation School Committed Work Progress Bau Central College 1x8 Double storey concrete $899,023.87 Ground floor completely filled.

All columns filled and 10 rows of blocks laid for the ground floor.

Blocks up to 1st floor 5th payments released to the contractor.

41 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 3.
Schools on Heritage Sites Summary of Work progress on School Heritage Site Project Allocation Project Committed Work Progress Heritage Sites Building Grant (Marist Convent Primary School, Levuka) Strengthening of the internal structure of the building - RIE submitted to Ministry of Economy.

Project on hold as fund diverted for TC Winston rehabilitation works.

4.
4.

Infant Schools Summary of Work progress on Constructions of Infant School Project Allocation Project Committed Work Progress Nailou Infant School 1x3 classroom,2x2 TQ 1x7 pan ablution $215,345.00 Tender has been re-advertised, bids received were higher than the Engineers estimate.

5.
5.

AMU Boarding and Building Grant Assistance Summary of Work progress for the AMU Boarding and Building Grant Assistance Project Allocation Project Committed Work Progress Primary Boarding Primary Building Secondary Boarding Secondary Building ECCE Building Grants Total 14 36 11 23 26 $200,000.00 14 schools paid out.

Work completed.

$765,995.00 36 schools assisted with building grant on school classrooms improvements.

$370,000.00 11 schools assisted with boarding facilities.
$574,430.00 23 schools assisted with building grant on school classrooms improvement.

$158,000.00 26 centers assisted and work completed.

$2,068,425.00 6.

Minister’s Initiative Assistance Summary of Work progress for the Minister’s Initiative Assistance Project Allocation No.

of School Assisted Primary Secondary ECCE building grants Total 135 36 26 197 Committed $3,099,979.00 $1,087,300.00 $422,000.00 $4,609,279.00 42 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 7.
Infrastructure and Development Initiative Summary of Work progress for the Infrastructure and Development Initiative Assistance No.

of School Assisted Committed Work Progress 36 7 6 $945,000.00 $255,000.00 $165,000.00 $1,365,000.00 36 schools paid out.

7 schools assisted on school classrooms improvements 6 centers assisted and works near completion.

Project Allocation Primary Boarding Secondary Building ECCE Building Grants Total 8.

School Lease Renewal of School Lease Premium Budget Allocation No.
of Schools assisted Committed Work Progress $50,000 13 $50,000 Land lease premium processed for the following: 1 ECCE 9 Primary 2 Secondary 1 Technical College 9.

Education in Emergency TC Winston Aid The Ministry continues to receive aid from its donor partners.

UNICEF continues to provided assistance in the form of students back pack, teachers kits, school feeding programmes, i.

Students Back Packs ii.

Teachers Kits Education Districts No.

of Schools Assisted No.


of SBP Supplied Education Districts No.

of Schools Assisted No.


of TK Supplied Ra Ba/Tavua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Nadroga/Navosa Total 2 2 3 9 8 4 1 1 1 174 861 138 481 832 334 36 60 58 Ra Ba/Tavua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Nadroga/Navosa 31 2,974 Total 43 29 12 41 33 8 2 22 3 193 46 49 12 63 41 8 16 103 4 342 A total of 2,974 students from 31 schools benefitted from the 2,974 students back kits donated by UNICEF.
Teachers’ kits were also distributed to 342 teachers from 193 schools.

The assistance were part of the continuing aid provided to the schools devastated by TC Winston.

43 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 iii.

Temporary Learning Space (TLS) 11,100 students benefitted from the 186 Temporary Learning Spaces given out to 87 schools that were affected.

Education Districts Ra Ba/Tavua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Nadroga/Navosa Total No.
of Schools Assisted No.

of TLS Supplied Beneficiaries (no.

of students) iv.

School Feeding Programme UNICEF also assisted though a programme called School Feeding.

The programme was implemented to selected schools to provide lunch to both teachers and students over 3 months of the recovery period for the affected schools.
50 schools were selected and 3,875 teachers and students benefitted from the programme.

Education Districts No.

of Schools Assisted No.

of Students & Teachers Benefitted Ra Eastern Nausori Cakaudrove Total 8 38 2 2 50 1,038 2,404 348 85 3,875 v. School Generators 73 schools benefitted from this initiative.

Education Districts Ra Ba/Tavua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Nadroga/Navosa Total No.

of Schools Assisted No.


of Generators Supplied 16 6 8 16 8 2 2 11 4 73 16 6 8 16 8 2 2 11 4 73 44 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 vi.

School Photocopier and Students Drawing Books 100 selected schools were also provided with a photocopier while 8,881 students benefitted from the 79 school assisted with students drawing books.

School Photocopier Students Drawing Books Education Districts No.

of Schools Assisted No.


of P/Copiers Supplied Ra Ba/Tavua Lautoka/Yasawa Eastern Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Nadroga/Navosa Total 20 18 11 20 13 3 4 9 2 20 18 11 20 13 3 4 9 2 100 100 No.

of Schools assisted - 4 13 15 4 - 10 24 - 55 No.

of students benefitted - 308 2,116 1,680 411 - 1,041 3,325 - 7,881 vii.

School Chairs, table and desks Save the Children Fiji also provided selected schools from Macuata/Bua and Cakaudrove Education Districts with chairs, desks and tables.
Education Districts No.

of Schools Assisted No.

of Desks Supplied No.

of Chairs Supplied No.

of ECCE Table Supplied No.

of ECCE Chair Supplied No.


of Teachers Table Supplied Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Total 7 4 11 270 80 350 288 83 371 - 4 4 - 18 18 13 3 16 45 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 7: CURRICULUM ADVISORY SECTION Roles and Responsibilities The Curriculum Advisory Services refines and develops learning and teaching resources for teachers to enhance the quality of education provided to students.
It provides professional advice on strategies and pedagogies to improve curriculum delivery and implementation of the resources developed for teachers.

This Unit also assesses the implementation of curriculum in schools by designing internal assessment tasks and preparing national examinations.
The specific functions carried out by the CAS are to: • Develop and review the ECCE, Primary and Secondary syllabi • Conduct in-service training for all teachers on new content along with effective teaching and learning pedagogies • Provide professional advice to teachers through school visitations • Develop teaching and learning resources • Print and dispatch textbooks, syllabus and educational resource materials to schools • Monitor resources dispatched to schools • Design and review Internal Assessment guidelines and relevant materials • Design, moderate and review external examinations for Years 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13 and final examinations for Years 7, 9 and 11 • Design, moderate and review the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LANA) for Years 5 and 7 • Prepare the marking schemes and detailed solutions for the standardised and external examinations • Develop strategies to support the teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy • Develop resource materials as support materials to be in line with the syllabi that have been implemented in schools • Conduct workshops for teachers to ensure that quality teaching and learning is provided in schools • Record, edit and broadcast educational materials in collaboration with Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
Highlights Primary Curriculum Section 1.

National Green Olympiad National Green Olympiad Competition was a great success and Awards ceremonies were held in three centers: No.

of Schools No.

of Students participated • Central Division (6 July 2017), • Western Division (7 July 2017), and • Northern Division (21 July 2017) Level 1 Level 2 213 234 6450 7117 2.

Literacy and Numeracy National Roll-Out Literacy and Numeracy National Roll-Out for Year 1 and Year 2 teachers completed.
Literacy 1433 teachers Numeracy 1257 teachers 46 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 3.

Professional Development Professional Development was held according to the cluster request.
Subjects Conversational Fijian Participants 13 schools (Suva –Nausori corridor) DEOs, SEOs, EOs & HTs Monitoring Training 46 officers Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 130 Suva teachers and 1 Central Cluster teacher Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 60 teachers Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 50 teachers (Burebasaga/Waitui Cluster) Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 40 teachers (Rewa Cluster) Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 100 teachers (Nausori town cluster) Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 120 teachers (Dreketi /Noco Cluster) Unpacking/Thematic/Blueprint/Examination Preparation 150 teachers Mathematics Workshop for Underperforming School 140 teachers (Nausori & West) Combined PD in Conversational languages 60 teachers Unpacking/blueprint and examination preparation 46 teachers (Kavala Cluster) Unpacking/blueprint and examination preparation 26 teachers (Bau Cluster) Suva HT’s Literacy & Numeracy Training English Workshop for Underperforming Schools 66 teachers 11 teachers 4.
Examination Paper preparations Examination Papers were prepared following all relevant processes and submitted to the Examination and Assessment Unit.

5.

DVDs 5 DVDs on Science were completed to support the teaching and learning of science in Primary Schools.

6.
School Competitions Competitions consisted of a wide range of activities which students took part in: Title Poetry Recitation Art Cultural Diversity Green Olympiad Drama Poster Competition Subjects involved English - Lower Primary Social Studies - Lower Primary Basic Science - Y5 & Y6 - Level 1 Y7 & Y8 - Level 2 Hindi – Primary and Secondary Hindi – Primary and Secondary Traditional Dance Competition Hindi – Primary and Secondary Folk Song Competition Oratory Competition Hindi – Primary and Secondary Urdu – Primary (Y6 – Y8) National Nazm Competition Urdu – Primary and Secondary Quiz Competition Spell Well Urdu – Secondary English - (15 - 16 June 2017) 47 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 7.
School Broadcasting School Broadcast Unit has aired 408 programmes consistently to schools on a daily basis.

8.

Science Kits Distribution Science Kits were distributed to 15 Primary Schools who requested for the kits.

Central 15 schools Eastern Schools 6 schools Nadi/Lautoka/Yasawa 5 schools Ba/Tavua Total 4 schools 30 Science Kits 9.
ECCE Basic Training ECCE Basic Training for Category 4 teachers (teachers with no ECCE qualifications) was conducted from 21 – 25 August 2016 in the 9 districts in the 4 divisions.

A total of 175 teachers successfully completed the weeklong training and were awarded certificates recognition.

Education Districts Number of teachers trained Ra Lautoka Ba Sigatoka Suva Nausori Macuata/Bua Cakaudrove Eastern o f 35 13 11 21 11 11 19 25 29 10.
Community Outreach Community Outreach Initiatives consisted of the following:- English Bytes - Weekly articles in the Fiji Sun Vosa VakaViti & Hindi Talk Back Shows on FBC Hindi Weekly Articles in the Shanti Dut HPS Coordination in Schools Consumer Council of Fiji NSAAC CAPS Highlights Secondary Curriculum Section 1.
Curriculum matters Year 12 text books and syllabi rolled out in all the secondary schools in the 2017 academic year • • Curriculum benchmarked for all levels to national and overseas curriculum • • Online learning resources were prepared and uploaded on the Moodle platform for Digital Literacy.

Year 13 syllabus and text book development in progress 48 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2.
Assessment • Submission of 2016 external examination Year 10, Year 12 and Year 13 Examiners Report to EAU • Detailed solutions for all the external and final examination papers were prepared and uploaded on the Ministry’s website • Training of markers for external marking by respective subject advisors • Final examination papers for 2017, Years 9 and 11 were prepared and submitted to EAU • External examination papers for 2017, Years 10, 12 and 13 were prepared and submitted to EAU.

3.
Support and Monitoring • Financial Education monitoring for 38 selected Secondary schools was completed • National competitions for Basic Science, Commerce, Languages, Social Science and Physics were conducted • Underperforming schools were provided with the professional assistance on effective ways to improve external examination performances • Teaching strategies were developed by the subject advisors and uploaded on FEMIS to guide and assist both students and teachers to better understand difficult concepts • Project Moderation for all Languages.
4.

National Competitions Summary of National Competitions Subject Basic Science Social Science Vosa VakaViti Urdu Commerce (Commercial Studies, Accounting, Economics) Physics Hindi Year 9 9-10 9-10 9 - 13 9 11-12 11-13 9 -13 Team Quiz, Poster, Scientific Report and Model - making Competition Details Poster, Poetry and Model-making Poetry, Essay and DVD Nazm Competition: presented live on Radio Fiji Two Team Quiz Team Quiz Drama, Poster Competition, Traditional Dance, and Folk Songs 5.
Training for Selected Underperforming Schools (Northern, Central and Western Division) Underperforming Schools Assisted Division Northern Central Western Number of Schools Assisted Number of Teachers Trained 9 10 10 36 45 40 49 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 6.

Resources Developed a.

Textbook Development in Progress b.
New Syllabi developed Title of the book Year Subject Year Subject Senior Accounting for Year 13 Year 13 Biology for All Chemistry for Year 13 Direct Approach Economics Year 13 English Communications Year 13 Year 13 Integrative Geography Vyoharik Hindi Climate and Continuity in the Pacific and Beyond Year 13 Maths PE is Fun for Year 11 Year 13 Physics Qaose – Quzah Qainate Islam Nanuma Lesu 13 Nanuma Lesu 13 Nanuma Lesu 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 11 13 12 9-13 13 13 13 Accounting Biology Chemistry Economics English Geography Hindi History Maths Physical Education Physics Urdu Vosa Vakaviti Vosa Vakaviti Vosa Vakaviti 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 11 13 12 13 Accounting Biology Chemistry Economics English Geography Hindi History Maths Physical Education Physics Urdu Vosa Vakaviti 50 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 8: EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT SECTION Overview The challenge to produce all the examination deliverables within the stipulated timeline demands the need to realign certain aspects of the exam operation.
Important lessons learnt from the 2015 provided a bouncing board to reflect on the good practices to be continued, and the challenging aspects to modify.

A number of different areas were reviewed and adjusted to achieve quality of the exams administration and processing of results.

The examination result was also used as the chief yardstick to determine the excellence award for schools.

This is part of the initiative introduced by the Honourable Minister to foster academic improvement.
The improved LANA report and analysis based on the benchmark creates more clarity and mapped the child’s progress in a more elaborate manner.

In order to fulfill the aspired quality, the 2016 schedule considered all the challenging aspects and scoped essence of improvement from the administration till the release of results.

I.

2016 Examinations Literacy and Numeracy Assessment [LANA] LANA is an assessment and diagnostic tool that helps: 1.
2. teachers to ascertain what learners must learn in numeracy and literacy and the components to assess; to identify how learners are progressing and what should entail the next steps.

Year 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 External Examinations Is a summative assessment organized to measure students’ learning for Year 6 to Year 11 to: 1. ensure standard coverage in all schools 2. maintain standard of assessment in all schools 3. define pathway for improvement 4. determine student’s for alternative skill based pathway.
Year 12 and 13 Examinations 1.

The two examinations are high stake summative assessments to gauge the students level of competency at that level 2.

For selection of students to Higher and Tertiary institutions and prospective employment II.

2016 Examination Schedules The examinations date was adjusted to allow space for quality measures before result release.

Apart for Fiji Year 11 Final Examination, adjustments effected to the 2016 schedule include: i.
Shifting the Fy6E from week 4 in 2015 to week 7 ii.

Shifting the Fy8E from week 4 in 2015 to week 7 iii.

Shifting the Fy7E from week 10 in 2015 to week 11 iv.

Shifting the Fy9E from week 11 in 2015 to week 12 and 13 v. Shifting the Fy10E from week 6 and 7 in 2015 to week 9 and 10 vi.

Shifting the Fy13CE from week 10 and 11 in 2015 to week 11 and 13 vii.

Shifting the Fy13E from week 9 and 10 in 2015 to week 10 and 12.

51 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 III.
2016 Examination Enrolment With the need to streamline external levels examination at all levels a decision was reached to shift the LANA level from Year 4, 6 and 8 to Year 5 and 7.

Ideally, the shift will allow teachers more space to undertake measured approach and weave strategies for improvement after LANA.
Examination/Assessment 2015 Total Candidates 2016 Total Candidates 2017 Total Candidates LANA Fiji Year 6 Examination Fiji Year 7 Final Examination Fiji Year 8 Examination Fiji Year 9 Final Examination Fiji Year 10 Certificate Examination Fiji Year 11 Final Examination Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination Total Y 4 – 18,912 Y6 – 17,542 Y 8 – 16,693 Y 5 – 17,728 Y 7 – 16,995 17,331 15,687 16,327 15,000 14,937 13,000 12,835 7,589 165,853 17,275 17,125 16,430 15,923 15,358 13,990 13,879 7,633 152,336 17,713 17,062 16,939 15,933 14,905 13,551 13,591 8,228 318,189 IV.
2016 Definition of a Pass The need to settle the definition of a pass early in the year is important to ensure all schools and stakeholders are duly updated.

The definition maintained that the standard score through aggregation to qualify a pass.

The general convention for English is that the student should demonstrate an understanding of at least 50% of the subject matter and besides other variables of assessment for a pass.
Examination 2015 Passing Point 2016 Pass FY6E FY7E FY8E FY9E FY10CE FY11E FY12CE FY13CE Pass or score 50 or above in ALL subjects Pass or score 50 or above in ALL subjects Eng >= 50 + 2B Subj Total >= 150 Eng >= 50 + 4B Subj Total >= 250 Pass or score 50 or above in ALL subjects Eng >= 50 + 4B Subj Total >= 250 Pass or score 50 or above in English and a Pass or score 50 or above in any Best 5 subjects Pass or score 50 or above in English and a Pass or score 50 or above in any Best 4 subjects Pass or score 50 or above in English and a Pass or score 50 or above in any Best 3 subjects Pass or score 50 or above in English and a Pass or score 50 or above in any Best 3 subjects Pass or score 50 or above in English and a Pass or score 50 or above in any Best 3 subjects Eng >= 50 + 5 Best Subject Total >= 300 Eng >= 50 + 5B Subj Total >= 300 Eng >= 50 + 3B Subj Total >= 200 Eng >= 50 + 3B Subj Total >= 200 Eng >= 50 + 3B Subj Total >= 200 52 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 V. LANA The introduction of LANA for Years 5 and 7 is a principled shift in focus on improvement strategies after the assessment.
The need to strengthen remedial work is pivotal to address learning gaps.

2017 LANA was conducted a month earlier on 30 and 31 May 2017 to enable more time to scrutinize results and plan meaningful approaches tailored to the school context.

Relative to the 2016 total enrolment, the numbers of students who sat the LANA for 2017 increased for both levels.
Literacy Numeracy Total 2016 2017 Year 5 17,626 17,538 35,164 Year 7 16,835 16,791 33,626 Year 5 17,977 17,960 35,937 Year 7 16,881 16,859 33,740 Comparative LANA Results based on the Percentage of School above the National Average Year 5 LANA The number of schools scoring above the National Average improved for year 5 level from 40% to 64% in Literacy and measured up to 57% from 42% in Numeracy.
At the district level it draws varying results with noted progress for Suva, Cakaudrove, and Lautoka/Yasawa Districts while significant progress is noted for Ba/Tavua, Nadroga/Navosa and Cakaudrove recording more than 20% increase.

Collectively individual school’s improvement contributed to the positive district result.

112 more schools made it above the national average in addition to the 296 total schools for 2016.
The challenge remains to maintain a consistent performance as well as improve for the 408 schools in 2017-2018.

Year 5 Literacy Analysis N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg 2016 N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg N of Schs N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg No.
of Schs 2017 Education District Suva Ba/Tavua Nadroga/Navosa Nausori Eastern Macuata/Bua Ra Cakaudrove Lautoka/Yasawa 44 24 16 33 39 39 19 24 47 Overall MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Year 5 Numeracy Analysis Education District Suva Ba/Tavua Nadroga/Navosa Nausori Eastern Macuata/Bua Ra Cakaudrove Lautoka/Yasawa Overall 296 Year 7 LANA N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg 2016 N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg N of Schs N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg No.
of Schs A total of 419 schools equalled or recorded a higher percentage, over the national average.

Positive growth is evidenced in most districts with the only exception on numeracy for Macuata, Bua and Ra.
The literacy result averaged 29% whereas the numeracy averaged lower around 23%.

The distinct gap between literacy and numeracy raises pertinent concerns, and if left unattended will continue to plague the literacy and numeracy achievement right through to the secondary level.

A significant proportion, 288 schools still struggles below the national average which is a concern.

Essentially more commitment is needed.


Employment of sound strategies and proper monitoring at the school level will greatly enhance and improve individual results.

Year 7 Literacy Analysis N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg 2016 N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg N of Schs N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg No.
of Schs Education District Suva Ba/Tavua Nadroga/Navosa Nausori Eastern Macuata/Bua Ra Cakaudrove Lautoka/Yasawa Overall 244 54 37 22 19 37 40 51 22 28 40 38 24 16 34 33 27 16 15 41 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Year 7 Numeracy Analysis Education District Suva Ba/Tavua Nadroga/Navosa Nausori Eastern Macuata/Bua Ra Cakaudrove Lautoka/Yasawa 28 29 19 36 37 47 27 26 43 Overall 292 N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg 2016 N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg N of Schs N Sch >= Nat Avg %Sch >= Nat Avg N Schs Below Avg % Schs Below Avg No.
of Schs Comparative LANA Results based on the Benchmark Levels LANA Level No.
Sat Benchmark Level No of Students % at Benchmark Levels 2016 Lit Y5 17,620 Advanced Proficient Basic Critical Num Y5 17542 Advanced Proficient Basic Critical Lit Y7 16891 Advanced Proficient Basic Critical Num Y7 16863 Advanced Proficient Basic Critical No.
Sat 17,977 17,959 16,880 16,858 2017 No of Students % at Benchmark Levels The benchmark result draws individual analysis of students’ performance.

The daunting scenario is the increasing percentage of students in the critical level or below the minimal expected level.

For instance, the 9% increase in the critical proportion for Numeracy Year 5 is a worrying trend.
If not arrested, it will aggravate the numeracy issue.

It is no different for numeracy Year 7 increasing from 254 to 3,600 students below the expected level.

In retrospect, the data typify the level of literacy and numeracy understanding, questioning the effectiveness of our approach.

It calls for a consolidated approach to salvage the situation.

55 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 V. EXAMINATION RESULT 1.
Fiji Year 6 Examination Overall Pass by (English (Aggregate >=150 Aggregate >=50 + 2 Best Subjects) 2.

Fiji Year 8 Examination Overall Pass by (English (Aggregate >=250 Aggregate >=50 + 4 Best Subjects) N Students >=150 (Eng>=50+2 Best 6853 8122 2015 2016 N Students Sat) 17015 17025 N Students >=250 (Eng>=50+4 Best) 11247 10557 2015 2016 N Students Sat) 16101 16148 N Eng>=50+5 Best Agg > 300 5942 6471 2015 2016 3.
Fiji Year 10 Examination Overall Pass by N Students Sat) 14174 14521 Aggregate (Aggregate >=300) 4.

Fiji Year 12 Examination Overall Pass by Aggregate (Aggregate >=200) N Eng>=50+3 Best Agg > 200 7217 7723 2015 2016 N Students Sat) 12117 12687 5.

Fiji Year 13 Examination Overall Pass by Aggregate (Aggregate >=200) N Students Sat) 7242 7226 N Eng>=50+3 Best Agg > 200 3976 4670 2015 2016 It’s encouraging to note the consistent result for most of the external levels.
With the only exception for Fiji Year 8 Examination, all other levels recorded a positive increase with the highest recorded for Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination having a 10% increase compared to 2015 result.

VI.

CYCLONE AFFECTED SCHOOLS 2016 was a unique year due to the devastation caused by TC Winston.

It disrupted normal school programmes and most of the affected school had to grapple with the challenging situation.
The examination result showed remarkable achievement which is testament to the combined resilience and attitude of teachers, students, parents and important stakeholders.

All cyclone affected schools recorded more than 50% percentage pass for Fiji Year 12 Certificate level while 44 schools out of the 56 managed the same for Fiji Year 13 Certificate level.

It denotes that the struggle for better examination results should not be contained by the challenging environment.
The basis of working hard on workable approaches with positive attitude will produce consistent results as such.
56 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2016 vs 2015 FY12E - Qualifiers by Aggregate for Cyclone Affected Schools School Name A D Patel College Adi Maopa Secondary School Ba Methodist High School Ba Provincial Secondary School Ba Sanatan College Ba Sangam College Balata High School Beqa Yanuca Secondary School Bua Central College Dawasamu Secondary School DAV College (Ba) Delana Methodist High School Drasa Secondary School Dreketi High School Holy Cross College Jasper Williams High School Kamil Muslim College Khalsa College Koro Island High School Levuka Public High School Lomawai Secondary School Nadarivatu Secondary School Naiyala High School Nakauvadra High School 2015 2016 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 School Name 2015 2016 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 59 60 34 45 72 61 61 24 38 39 52 55 70 54 63 59 54 53 41 78 48 83 100 38 Navatu Secondary School Navesau Adventist High School Nilsen High School Nukuloa College Penang Sangam High School Ra High School Rakiraki Public High School Ratu Kadavulevu School Ratu Luke Mem.
Sec School Saint Bedes College Saint John's College Saint Vincents College Tailevu North College Tavua College Tavua District Secondary School Thomas Baker Secondary School Tilak High School Vatukaloko Secondary School Waidina Secondary School Wainibuka Secondary School Wainimakutu Secondary School Xavier College Yasawa High School MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2016 vs 2015 FY13E - Qualifiers by Aggregate for Cyclone Affected Schools 2015 2016 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 School Name 2015 2016 % E>=50+3B Agg >= 200 % E>=50+3B Agg >= Dreketi High School Ratu Luke Mem.
Sec School Lomawai Secondary School Thomas Baker Secondary School Ra High School Penang Sangam High School Rakiraki Public High School Nakauvadra High School Navesau Adventist High School 100 Vatukaloko Secondary School 72 69 88 33 63 59 50 67 53 56 33 53 55 60 73 80 25 43 Naiyala High School Saint Vincents College Ratu Kadavulevu School Tailevu North College Waidina Secondary School Wainibuka Secondary School Dawasamu Secondary School Wainimakutu Secondary School Beqa Yanuca Secondary School Assemblies of God High School Gau Secondary School Cicia High School Bucalevu Secondary School Niusawa Methodist High School Nasavusavu Secondary School South Taveuni Secondary School Yasawa High School Wainimala Secondary School 44 50 57 33 51 81 69 43 15 22 69 23 61 68 21 31 33 11 0 33 39 42 49 48 45 - School Name Balata High School A D Patel College Ba Methodist High School Ba Sanatan College Ba Sangam College DAV College (Ba) Kamil Muslim College Khalsa College Nadarivatu Secondary School Nilsen High School Nukuloa College Tavua College Xavier College Tavua District Secondary School Adi Maopa Secondary School Delana Methodist High School Koro Island High School Levuka Public High School Saint John's College Navatu Secondary School Saint Bedes College Holy Cross College Ba Provincial Secondary School Jasper Williams High School Drasa Secondary School Tilak High School Yasawa High School Bua Central College 58 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 9: TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING Overview The Technology Employment and Skills Training (TEST) Section is committed to the provision of quality technical education for all Fijian Children so that they are equipped with lifelong learning skills and prepared for employment.
Highlights Curriculum Review / Textbooks TEST led the formation of curriculum working committees for the different TEST subjects to review the curriculum.

The TEST subject prescriptions were reviewed and the syllabi were developed in alignment to the Fiji National Curriculum Framework.

The TEST Officers were also involved in the development of new textbooks and were assisted by selected teachers as writers.
TEST Curriculum Reviews and Textbooks Developed Subjects New Syllabus Developed Syllabus Reviewed Textbooks Developed Agricultural Science Year 13 Year 10 Revised Year 10 and Year 13 (trial in 2018) Computer Studies Review of Year 12 Syllabus Year 12 meetings conducted with curriculum workgroup Review of Year 11 Textbook and develop Year 11 Practical Book Home Economics Year 13 Yr 10 Reviewed Revised Year 10 textbook Year 13 (trial in 2018) Office Technology Year 13 Year 10 Year 13 na Introduction to Technology Basic Technology Basic Graphics Technology Year 10 Review textbook Year 10 Review textbook Revised Year 10 and Year 13 (trial in 2018) Year 13 – new for Applied Technology and Technical Drawing Careers and Culture Resource Book: My Life at School Piloted in 20 schools in 2016 Feedback – There was overwhelming support and recommendations from students, parents and teachers to utilize the textbook as a tool that will map out students careers pathways early.
Careers Handbook Budget approved to publish 27,368 copies for all Year 1 and Special children in 2018 Primary Computer Studies Nutrition Books Year 7 & 8 – In the process of rewriting the prescription to Syllabi Writing of Hostel Kitchen Guidelines and Hostel Recipe Book in progress.
Writing of Nutrition Activity Book is in progress 59 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Tools and Equipment Selected schools were assisted with tools and equipment to assist in the effective teaching and learning of the practical aspect of the TEST subjects.

Number of schools assisted with tools and equipment No.
of Schools Assisted Amount Subject Area Industrial Arts 45 8 Home Economics 50 schools assisted Agricultural Science 79 Primary schools 50 Secondary Schools $22,000.00 (Supply of TD instruments) $80,000 (Supply of tools and machines) $98,912.35 50 Secondary Schools Number of Students taking TEST Subjects in Schools The table below shows the number of students enrolled in the TEST academic subjects Number of students taking TEST subjects in 2016 Subject Home Economics Industrial Arts Agricultural Science Office Technology Computer Studies Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 M 486 6,782 4,260 1,860 F 6,377 316 3,413 2,381 M 594 6,707 3,736 1,394 F 6,202 M 145 F 1,274 M 100 F 1,330 M 94 314 4,211 243 3,798 138 1,369 3,296 1,846 1,662 1,428 1,406 1,460 248 535 169 512 711 130 F 811 62 656 240 Total 17,411 23,840 21,624 9,315 na 1,981 1,728 1,847 1,755 1,163 1,029 9,503 Total 13,388 12,487 1,2431 11,658 8,247 5,208 7,320 3,865 3,373 2,798 81,693 TEST Week Celebrations in schools for 2017 The TEST Week was celebrated in schools from 10 – 14 July 2017.
The theme for the TEST week this year was ‘Skills Development to Improve Employment.’ Organized activities and displays by various TEST subjects revolved around the theme with emphasis on green, enterprising skills development and career pathways.

The empowerment of our students promoted innovation and creativity which was evident in the work displayed by them.

TEST Week was the opportunity to showcase and advocate the TEST subjects.
Expectations were high during the preparatory stages and this was further enhanced during the week itself through the enthusiasm and zeal shown by all.

Students and teachers found the activities interesting, fun filled and educational.

The competitions provided an excellent edge to the whole programme as evidenced in the reports submitted.

The school heads are acknowledged in ensuring that the event was held and, enjoyed by all.
The teachers and students put in a lot of effort making the event in their respective schools successful.
Number of schools Test Week reports received Test Department North West Central Eastern Totals Industrial Arts Agricultural Science Home Economics Computer Studies Office Technology 6 2 3 10 2 8 8 16 19 4 4 4 7 13 5 1 2 1 0 0 19 16 27 42 11 60 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 TEST Week Activities TEST Department Nature of activities carried out Remarks Industrial Arts • Character Parade on different career paths, Speeches by • Students and students,Videos on Industrial Arts Education • Displays of standard hand tools and machines, projects, models and flip charts • Demonstration on the use of common hand tools and machines, and safety rules • Hands-on activities e.g.
repairing taps use of hand tools and machines, etc • Organized competitions e.g.

carving, etc.

teachers learnt and gained a lot from the TEST Week • There were enterprising of some models and students’ projects.
Agricultural Science • Displays: posters, pamphlets, seedlings, potted Home Economics plants, value added products, mulching materials, tools, fertilizing material, agro-chemicals, planting materials, plant varieties, career pathways for students of Agricultural Science, fabric made of plant material • Competitions: quiz, oratory, floral arrangement, classroom decoration, flower gardens • Demonstrations: asexual propagation methods, crop husbandry techniques • Drama, Character parade and awarding of prizes (closing ceremony).
• Script /role play with power point presentations • Displays: charts, handicrafts, sewing equipment, table setting, food models, kitchen appliances and kitchen linen • Competitions: live cooking, fruit carving, salad making, cake decorating, coconut scraping and sewing skills • Open Day for the school community • Invited Guest speaker, Videos on NCDs and Enterprise activities • Fashion parade; including Fiji fashion week entries by schools.
• The students and the teachers showed a lot of enthusiasm in the activities • Lots of creativity works were displayed.

Computer Studies • Competitions: essay, oratory, posters, models, • TEST week was bookmark making, power point presentations, web site developments, typing skills • Displays: models, cartoon illustrations • Computer games, Video presentations & guest speakers shared amongst the TEST subjects in the schools.

from the field of IT • Displays by FNU and field trip.
Office Technology • Chart making and model making – keyboard, computer and social network • Quiz competition, role play, Team building activities and displays including reception area.

Students were able to showcase what they have learnt.

61 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Workshops and Professional Development attended by TEST Staff TEST officers also attended local and international organised workshops throughout the year.
CAREERS In line with the government’s PCCPP Pillar 9 ‘making Fiji a knowledge-based society’ and the promotion of the 2016-2020 SDG 4 ‘towards inclusivity, equitable, quality and sustainable education’, the Careers Unit of the Ministry conducted a series of outreach activities during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
The Career Section of the Ministry focus is to assist students though the following ways: • Guiding the students on the right career pathways of their choice • Advising the students on subject combinations and choices of tertiary study programmes that will link them to the range of assistance offered by the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme • Assisting the students to be aware at an early age about making informed decisions regarding their career path The Unit had conducted a series of career related activities including career talks to schools, awareness workshops for primary school teachers near to the 12 designated Careers Expo venues and conduct Careers Expositions with invited key exhibitors • Strengthen partnership with key education partners and service providers who provide career counseling and guidance to students and school leavers.
CURRICULUM WORK and RESOURCES Careers and Culture Resource portfolio titled ‘My Life at School’ was piloted in 20 schools.

The Careers Text will assist the students to select their career pathways as they progress from primary to secondary school.

$235,864.80 has been approved to publish 27,368 copies for Year 1 and special needs students in 2018 to promote inclusive education.
Consultation meetings with key stakeholders and service providers in education and Tertiary providers to compile the 2018-2019 Careers Information Handbook is ongoing.

A one day Career Education Awareness workshop for Primary Teachers was conducted for 12 selected primary schools where a total of 184 teachers attended.

A total of 14,207 people were served during the 2017 outreach conducted by the Ministry’s Careers Exposition Team.
62 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 10: TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF FIJI Roles and Responsibilities The Technical College of Fiji is directly responsible to the Director TCF in carrying out the following functions: Establishment of Technical College of Fiji Campuses • Establish TCF campuses • Manage all TCF Campuses • Manage all TCF staffs.
Manage all Technical Centres • Determine the Technical centres that need to continue operation • Manage transfer of teachers • Manage courses provided at Technical centres.

Delivery of Training Programmes at TCF Campuses • Provide National Qualification (Level 2) at TCF Campuses in areas of Engineering, Construction, Hospitality and Agriculture • Assist in securing industrial attachment • Provide Short Courses in areas of Engineering, Construction, Hospitality, Textiles and Agriculture.
Provide Quality Infrastructure • Providing conducive teaching and learning environment for lectures and students • Provide workshops for Engineering and Construction practical • Provide kitchens for Hospitality practical • Provide computer labs for IT lessons.

Provide Advocacy for Staff • Provide staff orientation and teaching aids • Plan and conduct professional development for campus staffs • Assist trainers acquire further training to upgrade skills.
Provision and Management of Resources • Purchase (through tender) and issue of tools, equipment and other teaching and learning resources to campuses • Managing and updating the fixed asset register (FAR).

Statistics 1.

Students Enrolment Total Number of Students In Full - Time Programmes In Short Courses 2016 2,631 7,217 2017 3,029 4,603 63 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2.

Enrolment by Division Campus No.


of students enrolled Nadroga / Navosa Provincial Campus TISI Sangam Shdhu Kuppuswamy Campus Tagitagi Campus Ratu Epeli Ravoka Campus Macuata I-Cake Campus C.P Singh Campus Suva Hospitality & Textile Training Campus Nabua Sanatan Campus Vanua Levu Arya Campus Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Anjuman Hidayat -uI- Islam Campus Lautoka Sanatan Campus Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara Campus 3.
Full Time Enrolment By Campus 5% 11% 13% 17% 11% 7% 5% 5% 10% 8% 3% 2% 380 214 149 166 52 103 247 309 330 526 322 154 77 Nadroga / Navosa Provincial Campus TISI Sangam Shdhu Kuppuswamy Campus Tagitagi Campus Ratu Epeli Ravoka Campus Macuata-i-cake Campus C.P.

Singh Campus Suva Hospitality & Textile Training Campus Nabua Sanatan Campus Vanua Levu Arya Campus Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Anjuman Hidayat - ul - Islam Campus 4.
Full Time enrolment by Division Eastern Division, 77 Western Division Eastern Division Central Division Northern Division 64 Western Division, 1423 Northern Division, 548 Central Division, 981 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 5.
Number of Students Completed Short Course In Year 2016 - 2017 Campus Name n o i t c u r t s n o C g n i r e e n g n E i Nabua Sanatan Campus 459 289 Suva Hospitality and Textile Training campus Anjuman Hidayat -uI- Islam Campus Nadroga / Navosa Provincial Campus TISI Sangam Shadhu Kuppuswamy Campus Tagitagi Campus Ratu Epeli Ravoka Campus Macuata – I – Cake Campus Campus C. P .

Singh Campus Vanua Levu Arya Campus Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Lautoka Sanatan Campus Grand Total 6.
2016 Graduation 38 172 54 154 121 4 54 191 593 502 2,342 69 210 33 47 12 80 32 8 108 888 y p a r e h T y t u a e B 107 n o i t c u d o r P t n e m r a G 194 e r u t l u c i r g A 11 d n a g n k a B i e i r e s s i t a P 99 30 76 y r e k o o C 191 73 49 19 219 191 18 53 43 r e b m u N l a t o T d e t e l p m o c 748 591 221 507 87 220 121 16 134 241 1,064 653 551 396 107 11 308 4,603 Nabua Sanatan Campus Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Vanua Levu Arya Campus Campus Name Certificate II in Office Management National Cert in Automotive Electrical & Electronic Certificate II in Information Technology National Certificate in Automotive Mechanic National Certificate in Welding and Fabrication National Certificate in Carpentry National Certificate in Cookery National Certificate in Cabinet making & Joinery National Certificate in Baking & Patisserie Certificate II in Horticulture Total d e t a u d a r G .
o N 8 11 8 e l a m e F 4 1 3 e l a M 4 10 5 d e t a u d a r G .

o N 27 13 18 14 54 8 27 11 27 8 19 172 d e t a u d a r G .

o N 18 10 32 26 16 24 10 e l a m e F 18 1 2 1 0 5 1 e l a M 0 9 30 25 16 19 9 18 154 1 29 17 125 Total 53 34 8 50 26 30 78 18 27 29 353 e l a M 8 13 18 14 28 8 3 5 97 e l a m e F 19 0 0 0 26 0 24 6 75 65 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 7.
Students that completed their courses in 2016 and graduated in 2017 Campus Name Program Ratu Epeli Ravoka Campus, Bua Macuata –I- Cake Campus, Wainikoro Lautoka Sanatan Campus, Lautoka TISI Sangam Sadhu Kuppuswamy Campus, Rakiraki Tagitagi Campus, Tavua C. P. Singh Campus, Navua Anjuman Hidayat-ul-Islam Campus, Nausori Nadroga/ Navosa Provincial Campus, Sigatoka Vanua Levu Arya Campus, Labasa Nabua Sanatan Campus, Nabua Suva Hospitality & Textiles Training Campus, Suva Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Cookery Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Joinery Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Cookery Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Cabinet making & Joinery Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Joinery Certificate II in Plumbing and Sheet Metal Works Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Certificate II in Body Works and Spray Painting Certificate II in Baking & Patisserie Certificate II in Cookery Certificate II in Horticulture Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering
 Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Baking & Patisserie Certificate II in Cookery Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Engineering Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Engineering Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Certificate II in Body Works and Spray Painting Certificate II in Refrigeration, heat ventilation and air condition Certificate II in Carpentry Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Joinery Certificate II in Plumbing and Sheet Metal Works Certificate II in Baking & Patisserie Certificate II in Cookery Certificate II in Horticulture Total Total Male Total Female 0 4 26 0 6 1 2 1 5 2 0 13 0 1 Total Graduated MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 8.
Number of students receiving Scholarship from TSLB Subjects New Syllabus Developed Syllabus Reviewed Campus Names Lautoka Sanatan Campus Nadroga / Navosa Provincial Campus Anjuman Hidayat -uI- Islam Campus Macuata – I – Cake Campus Campus Ratu Epeli Ravoka Campus TISI Sangam Shadhu Kuppuswamy Campus Tagitagi Campus C. P .
Singh Campus Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Vanua Levu Arya Campus Nabua Sanatan Campus / Suva Hospitality and Textile Training campus Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara Campus 2016 114 168 144 74 42 144 46 65 213 336 315 2017 140 345 295 45 61 193 174 97 269 267 396 69 Total 1,661 2,290 9.

Students studying in Technical/Vocational Centers 2017 2016 1273 1371 10.

Operational Technical/Vocational Centers In 2017 No.
of Centres Division Technical Centres Central Chevalier Training Centre Central Ballantine Memorial School Central Kadavu Provincial Secondary School Central Lomaivuna High School Central Lomary Secondary School Central Naitasiri Secondary School Central Naiyala High School Central Namosi Secondary School Central Navuso Methodist High School Central Ratu Kadavulevu School Central Ratu Latianara Secondary School Central Tailevu North College Central Waidina Secondary School No.
of Centres Division Technical Centres 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Eastern Yasayasa Moala College Northern Bucalevu Secondary School Northern Dreketi High School Northern Naleba College Northern Nasavusavu Secondary School Northern Saqani High School Northern Seaqaqa Central College Western Ba Methodist High School Western Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute Western Drasa Secondary School Western Kamil Muslim College Western Nakauvandra High School Western Navosa Central College 67 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 No.
of Centres Division Technical Centres No.
of Centres Division Technical Centres Central Wainimakutu Secondary School Central Wainimala Secondary School Eastern Adi Maopa Secondary School Eastern Gau Secondary School Eastern Richmond High School Eastern Rotuma High School Eastern Vunisea Secondary School 34 35 36 37 38 39 Western Nukuloa College, Ba Western Ra High School Western Ratu Navula College Western Tavua College Western Veilomani Rehabilitation and Vocational College Western Yasawa High School Open Week The Technical College of Fiji’s Open Week was from 9 to 13 January 2017.
The Open Week was to invite the public and prospective students to better understand the programmes offered at the each campus and also to get interested students to enrol for the 2017 Full Time Programme and Short Courses.

The dissemination of open week information included the use of the following: • Radio Fiji 1 (iTaukei language) • Radio Fiji 2 (Hindi language) • Radio Fiji 1 (iTaukei language – Speak your mind) later broadcast on FBC TV.
In addition, the following activities were done to inform the public: • Flyers and Media lift out was displayed and also distributed to interested attendees • Rooms and workshops were prepared with models, machines and tools/equipment displayed for viewing • Power point presentations • Videos of demos, students practical and assessments were played/displayed throughout the days • Members of the public interactive sessions with staff • Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board (TSLB) information on display including bus fare assistance • Success stories from the Fiji Sun were on display • • All visitors who signed a log book with their email addresses were sent information packages • The students were thoroughly advised on the programmes of their choice and the career path that will lead Information on TCF Facebook account from the choices of courses offered • Members of the public were informed that each programme at TCF is a one year competency based programme which means there are no exams; all assessment is done through a practical.
If students are not able to pass the practical assessment, he/she is given a second chance to prove that he/she is competent.
This means no student fails • The one year course is then divided into the Trimesters with more focus on competency based training and with 7 weeks of Industrial attachment arranged by Technical College of Fiji Campus Trainers • The interested students were also told that enrolling at Technical College of Fiji enables them to study on Tertiary Loan Scheme and which can be repaid upon permanent employment • Upon graduation, students are also given a tool kit which will assist them to establish their own business • The assessments of TCF students are closely assessed by external assessors who are registered under the Fiji Higher Education Commission, the regulator of the National Qualifications.
68 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Trainers Joined APTC to Upgrade their Qualification 6 trainers have upgraded their qualification and skills through Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) No of Trainers 2 1 2 1 Campuses Programme Nabua Sanatan Campus Automotive mechanical TISI Sangam Sadhu Kuppuswamy Campus Automotive mechanical Dr. Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus Cabinet Making and Joinery / Cookery Anjuman Hidayat -uI- Islam Campus Cookery Memorandum of Understanding Signed No.
1 2 3 MEHA - TCF TCF - Nadi Campus MEHA - TCF Registration Parties Programme National Employment Centre Motibhai Ministry of Youth and Sports Technical College of Fiji has received a certificate of Registration from Fiji Higher Education Commission.

Recognition Certificate No: RCN 0098/16.

New Establishment TCF is liaising with the school management of the following centres to establish into TCF Campuses from 2018: 1.

Tailevu North College – Technical Centre 2.

Nukuloa College, Ba – Technical Centre 3.


St. Francis College – Ra.

69 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 11: FIJI TEACHERS REGISTRATION AUTHORITY (FTRA) The FTRA is in its 8th year of existence and is preparing for its first phase to become Fiji’s first National Teachers’ Registration Authority.

The FTRA is awaiting the final Amendment Act to be passed by Parliament together with its subsidiary regulations.
The intention now is to have new legislation, a new structure with its relevant professional appointments including internal committees to carry out its new role.

Some internal committees have sat this year for the first time and have discussed their new roles and have to meet several challenges including the change in the reporting period covering August 2016 to July 2017.
FTRA continues to take on the induction program for all new teachers in line with the reform initiatives of the Ministry based on the move to align professional standards and the employment standards.

This was a policy directive of the Hon.

Minister to the Board of FTRA.
Roles and Responsibilities The main function of the FTRA is to: • Register qualified practicing teachers to teach in ECCE, Primary and Secondary schools in Fiji • Register qualified teacher educators in training institutions to train ECCE, primary, secondary teachers and facilitate teacher trainees to practise in schools • Work with employing authorities, training institutions and other relevant social partners regarding the standard of courses offered to be acceptable for the purpose of teacher registration and bench mark to best practice and to advise the Minister • Undertake relevant reviews, research and development for the purpose of Teacher Registration • Carry out necessary professional development and induction programs for all ongoing and new practicing teachers • Promote and work with local and overseas volunteers and recruiting agencies, NGOs and other Government bodies in both areas of recruitment and registration especially in areas like special and inclusive education, early childhood according to Fiji’s Educational context and need • Collect and report funds prescribed under the Fiji Teachers’ Registration Amendment Act and its subsidiary regulations for the purposes of registration management.
Strategic Activities (Legislation and Policy) • Effective policy implementation of the Induction programme for all Teacher graduates in Training Institutions as per the FTRA Board policy.
Operational Activities (Administration) Revenue Collection Update FTRA continues the registration process which incorporates the Management and Professional Standard Management including assessment, verification, approvals, audit, awareness and revenue collection for all practicing teachers, teacher educators and teachers administrators in schools, Teacher Training Institutions including the professional staff of the Ministry of Education.
FTRA also looked at all institutional registration intending to visit schools together with the conduct of all Induction programmes in collaboration with relevant sections of the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts.

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Nadroga/Navosa Lautoka/Yasawa Ba/Tavua Nausori Suva Macuata/Bua $4,825.00 Western $24,265.00 $7,271.00 $1150.00 - - Western Western Central Central Northern 70 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 No.

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Savusavu Eastern HQ (Marela) Exams Vunisea Secondary $70.00 Northern - $21,933.87 $30.00 - Eastern Central Central Eastern Bucalevu Secondary $1,375.00 Northern Levuka Public Natabua High Labasa College Ratu Kadavulevu School Rakiraki FTRA $690.00 - Eastern Western $2,350.00 Northern $90.00 $2175.00 Central Western $115,885.00 Central Labasa Education Office $15,271.00 Northern Total $197,380.87 Teacher Registration All teachers are registered under the following categories: Practicing Teachers, Teacher Educators and Teacher Administrators.
The status given was Provisional holder – those teachers who had applied for the first time and teachers who only had the academic qualifications without teaching qualifications.

For Fully Registered teachers sometimes known as registered teachers refers to all practicing teachers, teacher administrators and teacher educators who have both the academic qualification, professional qualification and have completed one year of teaching services.
Another category is referred to as Limited Authority To Teach (LATT) which is commonly given to practicing teachers who may not have the qualification but may have special skills to teach which include language teachers, teacher trainees, sports teachers, culture teachers, technical teachers, music teachers, religious education teachers, kindergarten teachers, teacher librarian, local and overseas volunteers etc.
Registration Summary Teacher Type Registration Type LATT Provisional 356 620 - - Primary Secondary Teacher Educators Teacher Administrators ECCE Others (Volunteer, Religious, Language, Culture, Trainers, Coach, PEMAC) Teacher Aides Vocational/Technical Special Education Attachee Helper 965 88 25 9 11 6 Full 802 308 71 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Induction Programme conducted by FTRA Venue FNU USP UoF Fulton College Corpus Christi College Awareness Programme No.
of students Guest presenters 291 119 91 28 62 TSLB, MEHA MEHA, FHEC, FTU, FTA FTA, MEHA FTA, MEHA FTA, MEHA and FTU 1.

Presentations to Principals and Head Teachers FTRA was invited by both organisations during their annual meeting this year to present a paper on the Renewals of Teacher Registrations as the majority of teachers registration is expected to expire at the end of the year.

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Presentation to Eastern Division School Heads and Managers FTRA was also invited to present to officers from the Eastern Education District during the two weeks break in August 2016.

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Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Kadavu Registration Awareness The FTRA also covered schools in Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Kadavu to raise awareness on the need to have a valid teacher’s registration as well as the renewal registration process at the end of 2017.
72 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 12: NATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL Overview The National Substance Abuse Advisory Council (NSAAC) was established on the 1 March 1999, after the passing of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Act of 1998.
This statutory body was established under the Ministry to collaborate with Government Ministries and Non-Government Organizations, in order to identify and examine and address problems arising out of drug and substance abuse.

NSAAC collaborates with several Government departments, non-profit organizations and public agencies across health, education and welfare in order to fulfill its responsibilities.
Council Members and Committees The NSAAC comprises representatives from the following organizations; • Ministry of Education, Heritage and arts • Ministry of Health and Medical Services • Ministry of Economy • Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development • Fiji Council of Social Services • Fiji Council of Churches.

The Permanent Secretary represents the Ministry at the NSAAC Council and is also the Chairperson of the Council.
There are two Committees of the Council, the Technical and Advisory Committees and each has a specific role in providing professional and technical advice to the Council.
Roles and Responsibilities NSAAC was established to carry out the following functions: Policy Functions To: • make recommendations to the Government, Ministries, departments, authorities in the fields of health, education, social welfare, and industry, and any other public or private body, association, or person; regarding any matters referring to research, dissemination of information and conduct of education programmes relating to liquor and other substances mentioned in paragraph 8(1)(a)-(c) and 8(2) (a)-(c) of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Act consider and report to the Hon.
Attorney-General upon any matter relating to the law governing the sale and consumption of liquor and substances or any proposed change thereto, or to the use or misuse of liquor and to the penalties relating to the use or abuse of the illegal substances, as may be referred to the Council by the Hon.

Attorney-General.

• Service Delivery Functions To: • encourage, promote, sponsor and cooperate research into: the use and abuse of liquor and substances in Fiji i. ii.
public attitudes towards the use of liquor and substances in Fiji iii.

problems associated with or consequence upon the misuse of liquor and abuse of substances in Fiji iv.

means of minimizing the harmful effects of liquor and substance abuse.
• encourage, promote, sponsor and cooperate in the dissemination to the public or to any class of persons, of information relating to any problem that is or may be associated with or consequent upon the abuse of drugs and substances • devise, promote, sponsor, conduct and to encourage and cooperate in the preparation and conduct of educational programmes for the public or for any class of persons (including persons attending schools or other educational 73 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 institutions, and persons who may, for any reason, be at special risk in respect of drugs and substance abuse problems) designed to discourage the abuse of liquor and substance • encourage and promote the treatment, care and rehabilitation of persons adversely affected by the abuse of liquor and substances whether by themselves or others • encourage, promote, sponsor and co-operate in the preparation, publication, and dissemination to interested bodies, associations and persons of research papers, these and other reports relating to any matter with which the Council is concerned • obtain, monitor, analyse, collate, and disseminate to interested bodies, associations or persons in Fiji information from overseas relating to any matter with which the Council is concerned • encourage, promote, sponsor, and co-operate in the preparation and publication of a bibliography of literature relating to any matter with which the Council is concerned • make grants from its Substance Abuse Account to a body or association approved by the Council, to engage in any activity in any field with which the Council is concerned charge reasonable fees for any material published by it or made available by it to the public • • promote and develop HIV and AIDS education and awareness with the Ministry.
Regulatory Function To: • make recommendations to the Minister or any other person as the Council thinks with respect to the advertising of liquor, whether generally or through any particular media, and the need to regulate or in any way restrict any such advertising • make regulations to carry into effect the provisions of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council ACT 1998.
Monitoring/Compliance Functions The Council may require a Government Ministry, department, statutory body, commercial organisation or other non- governmental organisation to supply statistics and data necessary to enable it to prepare a report and recommend action.

Highlights and Accomplishments In the 2016-2017 Financial Year, the Secretariat achieved the following under the key output areas.
Legislation and Policy • The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office provided their comments and recommendation on the Draft Volatile Substance Abuse Control Bill.

Their comments and recommendations will be acted upon by Office of the Solicitor General and NSAAC.

The purpose of the draft Bill is to provide a legal framework for the prevention of sale of volatile substances to students and protection of persons, particularly children, from harm resulting from volatile substance abuse.
Education and Training NSAAC conducted training and education awareness for schools and communities in order to educate and create awareness on issues that children and students are facing such as drugs and substances abuse, violence against girls and women, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, Life Style Related Disease (LSRD) and Basic Counselling skills training.
From August 2016 to July 2017, the staff at NSAAC was able to conduct four Training of Trainers for Teachers (TOT) in the Eastern, Western and Central Divisions.

The trained teachers and school management are required to train other teachers and parents, as well as create awareness to the students in schools and the nearby community.

In addition, they are required to coordinate the “No Drugs Week” that is commemorated on 26 June every year.
74 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 A total of 214 Teachers were trained under the NSAAC TOT programme.

This included 106 primary teachers 108 secondary teachers.

A total of 3 Peer Education Training (PET) were conducted in the Western and Central Divisions.
A Total of 125 Peer Educators from 78 Secondary Schools and 47 primary schools were trained to develop and conduct an ongoing series of presentations to the students in their own schools and communities on the key health-related issues confronting them and the employment of a variety of strategies to engage their peers and encourage healthy behaviour and attitudes.
A total of 53 Quick Response Presentations [QRP] were conducted to raise awareness on issues that are affecting the lives of children in schools and in communities.

Counselling services The Counselling Unit at NSAAC was established to assist students and teachers in schools.

Since teachers are not allowed to inflict corporal punishment on students, understanding basic counselling skills is a tool that should be used to address disciplinary cases in school.
The NSAAC counselling team provided counselling support to students, teachers and community members.

Counselling assists clients to identify issues affecting them and how they can deal with it.

NSAAC received referrals from schools and conducted counselling in schools while child abuse cases are referred to Social Welfare and Police for their interventions.

NSAAC also provided Basic Counselling skills training to teachers in schools.
The total number of counselling cases attended to this year was given below: Items Number One on one counselling Group counselling No of students client No of teachers clients No of community members 299 52 127 20 52 The most pressing issues in counselling are related to Sexual Abuse, Attitude & Behaviour Issue, Stress, Relationship in schools, mental health, trauma, pornography, family relationship, grief and loss, suicide, marijuana use, glue sniffing, alcohol use and cyber bullying Counselling Conducted Total 1:1 Counselling Cases (New) Total 1:1 Counselling Cases (on- Going) Number of Student Counselling Number of Teacher Counselling Number of Community Member January February March April May June 1st July – 18th 19 29 71 37 18 22 25 9 22 40 17 10 11 20 Total MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Of all the counselling conducted, success stories were collected from clients indicating the resolution of their issues after going through counselling and proper follow up.
Production of and Dissemination of Drugs and HIV AIDS, Child Abuse IEC Materials and Media Coverage NSAAC uses IEC materials and the media in the dissemination of valuable information to educate, safeguard and protect children, students, youth and community members from drugs, HIV and AIDS and child abuse.
NSAAC conducted the following activities to assist them: • Amended 10 IEC materials including, posters, catalogue and brochures • Printed and distributed more than 58,209 IEC to various organizations, schools, communities and the general public • Participated in a total of 9 public awareness programmes.
This includes public display and career expo at Sila Central High School, QVS, Nasinu Secondary School, Sabeto Secondary school, Ba Methodist High School, Taveuni career, Lomary Government road show and Kadavu Government road show.

[photos from career expo] • Conducted a total of 33 Community Radio Broadcasts, 35 Radio Advertisements, 30 TV Advertisements and 7 TV interviews.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was celebrated by schools throughout the nation from 26 – 29 June 2017.

The week long program was officially launched by the Honorable Minister for Education Heritage and Arts, Dr. Mahendra Reddy at Kalabu Primary School on 26 June 2017.
The Senior Officers of the Ministry showed their support during the IDADAIT Celebration Program conducted in schools by attending to school requests as Guest Speakers.

The sponsorship support provided by the Wellness Unit also assisted in the FBC radio advertisements which broadcasted IDADAIT messages in three languages on all its radio stations.

Television advertisements were also aired during the week promoting the theme of “Our life, Our Health, Our Responsibility”.
A full report of the IDADAIT Week, its Activities and Evaluation was published towards the end of the year.

His Excellency the President of Fiji, who is the WELLNESS CHAMPION, also made a national television and radio broadcast, highlighting the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and staying away from drugs.

NSAAC council meeting NSAAC conducted its Council Meeting on 3 August 2017 at which all the Council members were present to discuss issues that guided the secretariat in the next financial year.
Monitoring and Evaluation The monitoring and evaluation of the TOT programme will continue in the next financial year.

The main purpose is to assess the impact of the training.

76 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Recruitment of Officers This year, NSAAC recruited two female officers to fill the position of Data and Communication Officer and Receptionist.
Apart from this, two officers have also been confirmed in their positions and they are Principal Administrative Officer and Alcohol and other Drugs Counsellor.

Quality circle As part of quality circle programme the following programme were put in place: • SEA Initiatives • Wednesday wellness programme • Monthly birthday celebration • Financial and saving skills • Health check up • Upgrading qualification through tertiary studies • NSAAC social club support.
NSAAC Stakeholders The NSAAC stakeholders include the Social Welfare, Police CID Unit (Drugs, Cyber Crime, Sexual Offence and Human Traffic), Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Public Health Nurse, and Fiji Women Crisis Centre.

The stakeholders continue to provide the necessary support during training.

The nurses always provide health screening for the teachers that attend the training.
NSAAC works in collaboration with the Child Welfare Service Unit in dealing with cases on abuse reported from school.

NSAAC acknowledged the great support given by the stakeholders.

Community Training and awareness The communities continue to support the work carried out in school.

Parents provide support during the IDADAIT programme week.
The community leaders and church leaders often invite NSAAC to conduct presentation and enlighten them on important skills that can assist them to carry out their duties well at home as far as looking after their children is concern.

Community leaders were also invited to the Training of Trainers programme and also learn new skills to empower them when they go back.
New Initiatives The piloting of the student leaders leadership training in secondary schools was attended by the respective Head Boys and Head Girls.

This initiative was piloted in Suva, Nausori, Lautoka, Labasa and Levuka.

The training was to assist student leaders to identify students at risk and refer them to the appropriate service providers.

Responses from students were positive and as a result, the programme will continue next year for all secondary schools in Fiji.
77 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 13: LIBRARY SERVICES OF FIJI Overview The Department of Library Services supports the vision of the Ministry which is “Quality Education for Change Peace and Progress” and the mission which is “To provide a holistic, innovative, responsive, inclusive and empowering education system that enables all children to realize and appreciate fully their inheritance and potential to succeed and contribute productively to a peaceful and sustainable Fiji”.
Herewith the Department contributes its support in ensuring provision of library services that are vibrant, relevant and responsive to the changing information needs of all citizens of Fiji.

Library Services ensures that school communities and members of the public in general have access to information that will enhance their knowledge and literacy advancement.
The Department has been tasked to make available resources that supplement the curriculum and enable students to read outside the normal prescribed text, giving them opportunities to appreciate and understand the different perspectives in the resources provided.

This will allow students to be exposed to the world of information where they can learn to identify the required resources, locate information, analyze, evaluate sources and use the appropriate information.
The fiscal year 2016-2017, has seen the tremendous improvement in school libraries.

There were several schools demanding a school library set up, new library building constructed and officially opened by Hon.

Minister.

In addition, the approval of Government Secondary Schools to employ a full time School Librarian is a great achievement.

The new initiatives of the ECCE Library Scheme, has seen the Department assisting more ECCE than was planned for which is very encouraging.
The fiscal year also witnessed the Automation of Western Regional Library in Lautoka and Savusavu Public Library in Savusavu.
This was set up for the following reasons: Improve analytical reporting on the usage of resources • To streamline processes • • Track distribution of resources • Improve stock taking systems and ensure enhancement of reports on the true holding of each particular public library • Safeguard resources from theft • Improve information search and retrieval in comparison to manual system.

Roles and Responsibilities Library Services of Fiji is tasked in providing library services to the community.
The Department coordinates, develops and provides library supports services to public libraries, school libraries and libraries of Government agencies within Fiji.

The Department encourages the utilization of book-based skills to empower communities thus contributing to the eradication of poverty.

The Department also coordinates training in relation to teacher librarianship, school librarian, information literacy and functional literacy for communities or identified focus groups.
Functions • To provide free public, community and school library and information services to meet the literacy, educational, recreational and cultural needs of the people of Fiji • To complement and supplement the formal education process through the integration of library resources in the teaching and learning process in schools • To assume most of the functions of a National Library Service through the provision of responsive library and information services.
78 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Highlights 1.

Technical Services Technical Services Unit with Library Services of Fiji is responsible for the following functions: • Acquisition • Cataloguing and Classification • End processing.
The following flow chart depicts the processes of the Unit Arrival of new resources in the Library New materials checked against the invoice to ensure they are correct Resources stamped for ownership and identity Materials accessioned to give its identification number End process takes place Subjects of catalogued materails verified using cataloguing tools Cataloguing carried out to classify all reading materials according to the international standard 2.
Acquisition of Monographs We continued to purchase monographs from non-contracted local vendors that can supply us with three (3) quotes value greater than $1,000.

The titles procured were chosen so that they will supplement the curriculum of schools, are of good quality and able to meet the quantity of titles and copies required.

Tabulated below are the numbers of titles/copies purchased from the local vendors from August 2016 – July 2017: Supplier No.

of titles No.
of titles No.

of copies Total Cost ($) Date 03/10/16 07/10/16 26/10/16 29/11/16 08/12/16 29/12/16 30/03/17 16/06/17 10/07/17 Vanua Distributors Just Books Tarisi Vunidilo (NZ) Clarke Bookmasters Textbook Wholesalers Books R Us Chapters Bulk Direct Fiji Museum July 2017 iTaukei Affairs Total 3. e-Resource Acquisition 212 156 2 391 286 22 vol.
758 198 53 13 2,091 2,015 3,120 316 4,808 3,304 440 3,142 2,239 530 881 $41,938.41 $40,391.05 $6,308.16 $49,001.10 $49,120.54 $49,980.00 $49,988.35 $48,142.26 $5,780 $11,784.00 20,795 $352,433.87 We continued to purchase e-books, so long as they met our criteria of one time purchase, no copyright and digital rights management, unlimited simultaneous users and no platform hosting fee.
79 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 During the year, 171 titles were purchased at a cost of $3,750.00 from Wheeler’s Bookshop.

The remaining titles were the ones downloaded freely from the Internet and are currently available on the LSF e-platform.
Summary of E-Books Category General Non-Fiction Easy Readers Junior Fiction Adult Fiction 118 Titles 115 140 77 Summary of Cataloguing Statistics The Technical staff gave their best to meet the demands of the increase number of school library set up requests.

Apart from their daily duties, they also attended to other duties that were assigned from other Units in the Department.

The table shows the numbers of books catalogued during the year.
Month August September October November December January February March April May June July Total No.

of copies No.

of titles Cost 1,037 1,599 918 1,275 573 862 612 578 532 1,045 1,391 620 11,042 188 209 235 243 76 141 79 46 64 64 65 26 $17,093.50 $25,672.22 $23,392.59 $9,396.00 $4,154.30 $14,489.48 $11,640.14 $9,502.04 $5,680.11 $9,591.06 $13,879.00 $6,308.00 1436 $150,798.44 Books Accessioned New materials received are checked against the invoice to ensure that the quantity of books supplied is correct.
Tabulated is the summary of the number of materials accessioned during the 2016-2017 fiscal year Month r e b m e t p e S t s u g u A No.

of titles 167 155 r e b m e v o N r e b m e c e D 162 190 r e b o t c O 89 y r a u n a J 83 y r a u r b e F 116 h c r a M 95 l i r p A 25 y a M 116 e n u J 46 y l u J 36 Total 1,280 No.
of copies 1,257 1,330 696 1,140 1,010 1,086 1,280 771 500 4,800 1,122 720 15,712 80 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 School Library Services The Department provides resources to supplement the curriculum in schools and with that is the assistance to ensure that school libraries have the standard required are aligned to the National School Library Policy and ensures it meets the standards and international best practices.
Tabulated below are the quarterly achievements of the School Unit within the Department.

No.
Education Districts Ba/Tavua Bua/Macuata Cakaudrove Eastern Ltk/Yasawa 6 Nadroga/Navosa 7 Nausori 8 9 Ra Suva Total Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 ECCE Pri Sec ECCE Pri Sec ECCE Pri Sec ECCE Pri Sec Total 1 13 15 85 19 30 29 1 10 203 The decreased number in the set up in second quarter was due mainly to the closing of schools after annual exams; this is during the month of November, December and January.
School/ Teacher Librarian Training The Department conducted workshops and training in its quest to empower school and teacher librarians.

A total of 8 training courses were conducted during this financial year.

81 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 The table below shows the training carried out for 2016-2017 fiscal year.

No.

Dates Venue 1 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


23 August – 3 September 2016 CTD – Regional Training, South-South Cooperation 20 – 23 September 2016 Eli Peceli Hall, Levuka 3 – 7 October 2016 3 – 7 October 2016 1 – 14 October 2016 25 – 28 October 2016 1 - 5 May 2017 6 – 8 June 2017 Lautoka Bua - Macuata Cakaudrove Korovou Hotel Conference Room, Tailevu Library Services of Fiji, Suva Nawaikama District No.
of Participants 35 12 12 12 10 18 8 9 Public Library Services There are 5 Public Library Branches to meet the needs of the local community.

They provide resources and services to meet the needs of individuals and groups for education, information and personal development purposes including recreation and leisure.

The table below summarises the quarterly achievements of the 5 public libraries around the country.
The table indicates the new membership, adult users, junior users, bureau services and books distribution statistical report.
Branch Libraries Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 NM AU JU BS NM AU JU BS NM AU JU BS NM AU JU BS WRL, LTK - - - - - - 10 700 442 39.65 10 2,361 1,626 157.25 10 42 20 4,814 4,158 .50 10 14,541 14,118 11.45 - 84 25 2,771 4,174 338.30 1,432 1,455 299.20 15 - 1.50 - 14 82 Savusavu Library Rakiraki Library Tavua Library Ba Library Nasese Library 10 20 31 348 773 33.50 7 119 418 32.70 29 83 248 23.05 286 691 21.95 Total 246 10,990 15,562 678.82 324 14,941 17,163 740.90 262 28,464 34,131 1,056.20 262 11,009 16,601 681.95 KEYS: NM – New Membership, AU – Adult Users, JU – Junior Users, BS – Bureau Services 82 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Community Library Services Library Services has been mandated through SDG goal 16.10 “Increasing access to information” which also ensures that members of communities are knowledgeable.
Establishing community libraries as an information centre allows the community to have easy access to information and understand the world around them.

It also gives the opportunity for young children to be exposed to books at an earlier age and encourage as learning and development as learning begins at home.

This initiative was also established to develop and enhance of lifelong learning, promote life skills that are embedded in books.
Hence the Department in its attempt to increase the access to information, and encourage the enhancement of life skills, deduced the functional literacy programme that will allow community members to function in a complex society and contribute to their community effectively.

In view of the above, the establishment of Community libraries and functional Literacy Programmes for women is carried out simultaneously.

Functional Literacy is a “Book- Based” programme that enhances and trains women on craftwork.
Most importantly, it gives them ideas and creativity which could be an income generating activity for them.

Indirectly, this could be a way to encourage parents and show them the importance of books and reading to children’s education holistically.

Furthermore, the library is also a homework study centre where children can converge to do their homework, where they are assisted in their quest for information.
The table below shows the cost involved in establishing the 3 community libraries during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

No.

Province Community Books Furniture Titles Cost Tables Cost Chairs Cost Shelves Cost 1.

Cakaudrove Salia 200 $996 2.

Bua Navunievu 253 $640 3.
Ra Naiserelagi 522 $2,364.56 1 Wooden 1 Plastic Green 1 wooden $159 $209 $159 1 red plastic $209 1 round $250 1 island $303 4 Chairs 5 Green Plastic 4 chairs 5 red chairs 4 chairs 5 chairs $260 $260 $260 $260 $196 $260 2 (Large) $930 2 (Large) $930 3 $1,410 Other Cost Puzzle Mat $39 Stickers & Chart Educational Games $70 $48 Puzzle Mat $39 Stickers & Chart Educational Games $70 $48 Puzzle mat $90 Bean Bags $330 TOTAL 705 $4,000.56 $1,289 $1,496 $3,270 $734 83 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 National Events The two National Events that are always coordinated by the Library Services of Fiji include: • • the World Book Day and the National Library Week.
The World Book Day (WBD) and Copyright Day is an initiative of UNESCO organised to: • pay tribute to the work of authors, publishers, illustrators, educators, libraries and librarians and book sellers • encourage reading throughout the world.

The World Book Day was celebrated in conjunction with the Fiji Museum Open Day where 4 titles were launched by the Hon.

Minister.
Minister.

This celebration was in partnership with the Fiji Museum, USP Book Centre, Fiji Trust Fund and other Book Suppliers from around the country.

The National Library Week celebration advocated the importance of libraries and reading amongst the Fiji public.

It was first celebrated in Fiji in 1979; an effort put together by the Suva Carnegie Library under the Suva City Council and the Library Services of Fiji.
84 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 14: DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AND ARTS The Department in Perspective The Department of Heritage and Arts was established in 2000 to spearhead coordination of the culture sector in Fiji.

It is the Government institution responsible for policy and legislative responses necessary to preserve, protect and promote Fiji’s cultural diversity and unique heritage.

The Department has a total of 21 employees.
The increase is indicative of the: (a) Enormous work that the Department is involved in as far as linking global agendas to grassroots cultural initiatives so that the livelihood of Fiji’s populace is enhanced (b) The demand to find alternative well-being and livelihood industries to counter unemployment figures in the country through the cultural industries (c) Increasing international recognition and appreciation of the rich heritage that Fiji has such as the recent world heritage listing of the Historical Port Town of Levuka as one of the unique heritage features of humanity (d) Global pressures, unusual natural calamities and occurrences, societal problems and others have been on the rise.
Scientists, academia and researchers have resorted to indigenous or traditional knowledge systems to address climatic challenges including the decrease in world’s food resources, sea level rises amongst others.

Hence local and traditional measures are needed to solve global problems (e) New areas of work that the culture sector in Fiji in response to continuing global trends.
These include cultural statistics, cultural education, safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, development of the cultural industries etc.

Similarly to carry out its roles, the Department deals with community based organizations, national, regional and international stakeholders from non-governmental organization, statutory bodies (Fiji Museum, Fiji Arts Council, National Trust of Fiji, 6 Multi-Cultural Centres), Regional bodies (PIFS, PIMA, USP, SPC etc.)
and international organizations (UNESCO, UNDP, Ministry of Culture - China, Indonesian Culture Exchange Scholarship Unit, ICHCAP, CRIHAP).

The department has 4 units that contribute to its implementation of core deliverables: (a) Policy, Project and Convention, GIS (b) Grants Administrations, Cultural Industries and Cultural Statistics; MCC (c) Planning, Training, Culture and Education; and (d) Management and Finance.
Governance and Advisories As the overarching culture agency in the country, the Director and the Principal Policy and Conventions Officer serve as ex-officio members or full members of the following Boards, Councils and Committees.

International 1.

UNESCO ICH Category 2 Centre – ICHCAP (Republic of Korea) Governing Board Member Regional 2.

Pacific Heritage Hub (PHH) - USP Steering Committee Member 3.

USP School of Social Science Advisory Committee Member 4.
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Council of Pacific Arts Member 5.

Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Subcommittee on Culture & Arts Chairperson 85 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 National 6.

Fiji Arts Council Board Ex-officio Member 7.

Fiji Museum Board of Trustees Ex-officio Member 8.

National Trust of Fiji Council Ex-officio Member 9.

Fiji National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) Culture & Heritage Focal Point 10.
Fiji National World Heritage Committee Secretariat 11.

Levuka World Heritage Interagency Committee Member Secretariat Ministerial and Departmental Secretariats 12.

Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Forum Member 13.

Permanent Secretary and Senior Management Meeting Member 14.

Department Cultural Grants Committee 15.

Fiji Culture and Education Interagency Committee 16.

Minister for Culture China State Visit Steering Committee 17.
UNESCO Category 2 Centre ICHCAP (Republic of Korea) Director General State Visit Organizing Committee 18.

National Consultation on the 2005 UNESCO Convention for the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Diversity Secretariat Policy, Conventions and Projects Unit The Historical Port Town of Levuka was successfully inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage Listing in 22 June 2013 during the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Cambodia.
After its inscription, the implementation of key projects of the Levuka Management Plan commenced, establishment of relevant committees, capacity building workshops conducted by international experts, survey of heritage buildings standards, ongoing consultation with SG’s office on the Fiji Heritage Bill and other activities related to the Levuka World Heritage project.
Project 1: The Historical Port Town of Levuka – UNESCO World Heritage 2016-2017 86 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Some key activities pertinent to maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of Levuka that have been completed included the foregoing: Activity Partners Levuka Conservation Committee Meeting Levuka Conservation Committee Members Cyclone Winston Building Repairs Assistance (8 x buildings) Levuka Building Needs Analysis Survey Building owners and Levuka Town Council Levuka Town Council, Levuka Conservation Committee Building owners within Levuka town boundary Makogai Salvaging Project (2nd Phase) Ovalau Club Restoration Project Former Carpenters Hardware Salvaging Project Levuka Tour Guide Training Handicraft development Workshop Ovalau Craft fair Back to Levuka Carnival Dept of Fisheries Fiji Museum Fiji Ports Limited Dept of Corrections Levuka Town Council LOHT Project JICA Levuka Town Council Fiji Ports Limited Fiji Museum Mr Vili Koyamaibole Levuka Town Council LOHT Project Tour Operators Lomaiviti Provincial Office Levuka Town Council 4 Tikinas of Lovoni,Levuka,Bureta and Nasinu Womens Groups Lomaiviti Provincial Office Levuka Town Council Back to Levuka Carnival Committee 4 Tikinas of Lovoni,Levuka,Bureta and Nasinu Womens Groups Levuka Town Council Back to Levuka Carnival Committee 4 Tikinas of Lovoni, Levuka, Bureta and Nasinu Levuka Town Council Grant ($100,000) Levuka Town Council Levuka Capital Project /Levuka World Heritage Structures Upgrading Project preliminary Building Assessment Levuka Town Council National Trust of Fiji Ministry of Economy Houng Lee Jacob Kaba Ltd Building owners of Levuka Town boundary LOHT Project Handing Over Levuka Town Council JICA Hokkaido University LOHT Project National Trust of Fiji 87 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Activity Levuka Town Planning Workshop Partners Levuka Town Council Department of Town and Country Planning Levuka Capital Project Steering Committee Meeting Levuka Town
 Council Grant Internal Monitoring Team Project Visit Ovalau Chiefs Forum Lomaiviti Provincial Council Meeting Fencing of Sacred Heart Cathedral Ministry of Economy Houng Lee Jacob Kaba Ltd Levuka Town Council Lomaiviti Provincial Office Lomaiviti Provincial Office Commissioner Eastern office Catholic Church Levuka Town Council Levuka Town Planning Scheme Finalised & Approved Levuka Town Council National Trust of Fiji Department of Town and Country Planning PROJECT 2: ICHCAP The importance of intangible cultural heritage is not the cultural manifestation itself but rather the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next.
The social and economic value of this transmission of knowledge is relevant for minority groups and for mainstream social groups within a State, and is as important for developing States as for developed ones.

Intangible cultural heritage is - traditional, contemporary and living at the same time: intangible cultural heritage does not only represent inherited traditions from the past but also contemporary rural and urban practices in which diverse cultural groups take part.
The four broad ‘domains’ in which intangible cultural heritage is manifested: 1.

Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage 2.

Performing arts 3.

Social practices, rituals and festive events 4.

Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe 5.

Traditional craftsmanship.


88 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Mini Ich Show 2017 Measure Mini Ich Show 2017 Masima - Lomawai, Nadroga Na Voco - tali ena drauni niu, Naitasiri Explanation (On-Going Project) Background Fiji ratified the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Convention in 2010.

With the five domains of the ICH Convention – revitalization programmes is an essential part of the sustainability of culture at the community and national levels.
The ratification of the ICH Convention by government means that the Convention applies to all cultural agencies and this resulted in the Department working in collaboration with various stakeholders in carrying out work aligned to the ICH Convention.
Masi Vulavula - Dama, Nakorotubu, Ra The two days Mini ICH Show held in 2017 was an initiative in which the Department of Heritage and Arts collaborated with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs in encouraging rural iTaukei communities from Central Viti Levu to showcase their uniqueness and specialty in art, culture and food preparation.

The Mini ICH Show also reiterated the importance of community awareness and preservation of culture in our various communities.
Ibe Draukekua - Laselevu, Nasoqo, Naitasiri kei Serua Kakana saqa ena bitu - Wainibuka/Naitasiri Ika/ura tavu kei na dalo vavi Rourou vakautona Kovu kai The Key Elements • I Yau ni Vanua - The concept of traditional knowledge and its importance to cultural identity is a concept that was covered during the Mini ICH Show.

The idea of this element is to re-assert the importance of traditional knowledge which has the capacity to thrive in the global market and ensuring such knowledge is not exploited.
• Slow Food - the second concept covered during the Mini ICH Show is the preparation of traditional food linked to the National Development Plan through the commitment for sustainable community and environment.

Traditional cooking practices for all cultures in Fiji require time of preparation, thus the concept of ‘slow food’ preparation.
Vudi dreu/rourou vakarakara kei na kuita vakalolo 89 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CONVENTION 1: Implementing the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention.

The Department is currently the national focal point in as far as implementing the 1972 Convention is concerned.
Some of the implementation measures it had pursued in the first 7 months in 2016 include the following: Measure Cultural Policy Heritage Decree Explanation Development of Framework for National Cultural Policy completed in 2016 with Cultural Mapping Report Fiji National Cultural Policy in developing stage – benchmark from Kenya NCP 3 x NCP Consultations completed with key stakeholders and nationwide consultation upcoming Fiji NCP Due to be finalized in Dec 2017 Public Consultation completed by Standing Committee on Social Affairs on Draft Heritage Act with key stakeholders and public in Levuka and Suva Decree Currently with Standing Committee on Social Affairs for presentation to Fiji Parliament National Heritage Register & Database Framework of Register and database developed, collection of data from key data sources ongoing World Heritage List 1 x site which is the Historical Port Town of Levuka and no future plans yet for 2nd nomination from Fiji Focus has been on implementation of Management Plan and Legislation promulgation since inscription in 2013.
State of Conservation Report on Levuka submitted 1 December 2016.
Tentative List To be reviewed in 2017 Ratification Plans for World Heritage Conventions Payment of World Heritage Fees Ratified WH Convention and ICH Convention Cultural Diversity and National Cultural Policy – in the process of ratification, BSP in Pacific is Secretariat Invoice sent by UNESCO Office in Paris, France and payments made CONVENTION 2: Implementing the 2003 Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention Fiji ratified the 2003 UNESCO convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.
The Department currently serves as the national secretariat seeing through the implementation of the Convention at the national level.
Some of the activities the Department has achieved in the first 7 months in 2016 inculcate the following: 90 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Measure Explanation (On-going Project) • The objective of the Workshop was to provide stakeholders in Fiji with knowledge and skills necessary for elaborating nomination files to the ICH Lists and Register established by the ICH Convention.
There are 2 Lists and 1 Register, namely, the List of ICH in need of urgent safeguarding for ICH elements that concerned communities and States Parties consider require urgent measures to keep them alive, the Representative List of ICH of Humanity for those ICH elements that help demonstrate the cultural diversity and raise awareness about its importance, and the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices for programmes, projects and activities that best reflect the principles and the objectives of the ICH Convention.
The Workshop combined presentations, discussions, group work and a field visit • The first part of the workshop was focused on refreshing the participants on the key concepts and main aims of the ICH Convention, while the second part of the workshop was aimed to provide an overview of the procedures for nominating ICH elements to the Lists and Register • The participants took part in developing fictive nominations that illustrate the processes and key requirements for nominating ICH elements • The participants took part in a field trip to experience obtaining consent from communities and ICH bearers and practitioners, explaining to them the importance of community engagement in the nominations.
• The Workshop was beneficial for strengthening the capacity of stakeholders involved in ICH safeguarding in Fiji for developing nominations in the future • This workshop was held in February 2017.

1 lead Researcher - To consolidate research and prepare final report.

1 Researcher – audio visual collection; 1 Researcher – audio collection; 1 Researcher – photograph collection; 1 Researcher – published and unpublished written materials TEAM Rotuma Cultural Mapping WHAT WILL THE PROJECT ENTAIL?
• The mapping of Rotuman ICH is the comprehensive documentation of the unique and rare collage of ICH elements present and are maintained to sustain the endangered community, ensure transmission of ICH elements for future generations, empower local communities to have a sense of identity and connection, restore cultural practices that bring about peace and harmonious living, and identify non-sacred elements which Rotumans can tap into for use as cultural industry products generating much needed income for communities • Bigger objectives of the initiative include: (i) building awareness amongst the Rotuman community on Fiji’s commitment towards the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ii) transmission and continuity of ICH in the Rotuman community (iii) identify endangered ICH so that safeguarding measures can be developed (iv) Inventories and list Rotuman ICH (v) Identify possible Living Human Treasures within the Rotuman community.
• The co-facilitators are from the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and a Volunteer to conduct this training as they are the experts in conducting Cultural mapping throughout Fiji from their last ten years of experience • Start developing Rotuma ICH list – While Rotuman culture is very rich, very little has been done to document and safeguard their identity.
There is minimal documentation of the literature written on Rotuman culture and traditions and the same goes with literature written by Rotuman people and others have yet to fully capture • There has never been any cultural mapping or inventorying of Rotuman ICH.

This increases the risk of losing the unique and significant elements in this particular culture.

With globalization and dominance of international powers, there is a need to revitalize and safeguard the Rotuman culture.
91 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Policies, Guidelines and Strategies Developed for the Culture Sector.
The Policy, Conventions and Projects Unit looks after protection protocols, policies to enhance visibility of culture sector, community empowerment enhanced through the implementation of the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention and the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of ICH and the incorporation of cultural heritage matters in national, regional and International development plans and agencies.
The development of policies, strategies and plans are pivotal in setting the direction for the culture sector, the Department and implementing agencies.

This also includes the immersion of culture in national, regional and international development plans, conventions and treaties.

Progress in this area inculcates the following: Policy/Strategy Status Collection of the documents from former PPCO and arranging them for the major stake- holder’s consultation.
Managed to compile the documents and forward it to New Policy Team Ist Consultation opened by PS 25 and 26 April 2017 2nd Consultation In house meeting Changes from the 2nd consultation was made and forwarded for 3rd Consultation 4th Consultation with Key - stakeholders 30 May 2017 23 June 2017 25 July 2017 4 October 2017 Grants and Cultural Industries Unit The Unit has important functions for the Department as it explores the correlation between culture and economics.
It also enhances the use of culture as a vector for economic sustainability and development.

This inculcates the concept of culture underpinning the participation of women in the development of the country, the involvement of youths as agents of cultural revitalization and continuity, and also using culture as a tool for the income generation for most contributing to national poverty alleviation.
92 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Grants Disbursement Disbursement of grants by the Department takes two forms: i.)

Annual Grants disbursed to the Fiji Arts Council, Fiji Museum and National Trust of Fiji.

Further financial support is rendered to these agencies to for other individual projects mandated to them ii.)

Assistance from the Department can also be accessed through the Cultural Grants Program at the individual, community and national level.
Agency Grants i) The Department plays a monitoring role in the administration of grants.

Disbursement of quarterly grants is based on the submission of quarterly progressive reports and quarterly and cash flow forecast for the impending quarter.

Performance assessment is conducted to verify activities undertaken.

Feedback visit follow suit where Agencies are reminded on areas for improvement.
Grants Fiji Arts Council Fiji Museum National Trust of Fiji Annual Allocation AIA and Mapping Fiji Heritage Foundation Preservation Momi Gun site Momi Battery – Historic Park Fiji Museum Extension Thurston Garden Total $280,183.00 $354,404.00 $326,881.00 $50,000.00 $74,000.00 $3,400.00 $91,000.00 $232,988.00 $150,000.00 $280,183.00 $787,392.00 $495,281.00 Boards/Councils Members Sitting Allowances A total of 5 Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) were signed between Government and the statutory cultural Boards and Committees.
Agency Fiji Arts Council Signatory No.

of MOAs Chairperson 1 [Operational] Fiji Museum Board of Trustees Chairperson 2 [Capital & Operational] National Trust of Fiji Council Chairperson 2 [Capital & Operational] Sitting Allowances The Chairpersons and non-official board members of the 3 Authorities receive sitting allowances on a quarterly basis.

The Authorities have to submit Board Meeting Minutes and evidence of collective efforts by Board members on resolutions actioned to ensure remuneration.
Agency Fiji Arts Council Fiji Museum Board of Trustees National Trust of Fiji Council Total Meetings Sitting Allowance 2 2 4 Paid Paid Paid 93 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Renewals and new appointments of Boards, Councils and Committee Members In 2016-2017, the following board, council members were appointed by the Honorable Minister: Fiji Arts Council i.)

Chair: Mr. Igelese Ete, Head of Performing Arts, USP.

ii.)
ii.)

Ms. Shobna Chanel, Choreographer and Head of Shobna Chanel Dance Group.

iii.)

Mr. Naresh Chand, Music Lecturer, FNU.

National Trust of Fiji i.)

Chair: Mr. Craig Powell ii.)

Mr. Solo Nata iii.)

Mrs. Christine Fung iv.)

Ms. Adi Meretui Ratunabuabu Fiji Museum i.)

Chair: Ms. Kate Vusoniwailala ii.)

Mr. Saimoni Waibuta iii.)


Mr Chandu Umaria Cultural Grants The Department was allocated $100,000 to fund community and national cultural projects that belong to either of the following categories: Program 1: Community Cultural Development; Program 2: Dance/Meke; Program 3: Literature & Language; Program 4: Music; Program 5: Performing Arts Touring; Program 6: Visual Arts and Craft and Program 7: Capital Infrastructure.
The advertisement appeared in the dailies for 1 month whereby applicants submitted their proposals for the seven different programs under the scheme Cultural Grant Committee Below are the numbers of projects support by the department for 2016-2017: Projects Supported in 2015 Project Name Documentation – Coconut Craft Wood caving Via ni Tebara Serenaders Recipient Faranisese Raicebe Paula Ligairua Ratuva Vaturua Women’s Club Mat Weaving Revitalisation Project Liuliu ni Marama Visual Artist Workshop - Waidina Sawani Eco Tours Thinking of iTaukei Identity through I Taukei discourse Josaia McNamara Sawani Eco Tours Waisale Ramoce Amount Requested Amount Approved $2,680.00 $3,423.00 $4,691.00 $600 $6,600 $4,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,680.00 $3,423.00 $4,691.00 $6,000.00 $5,800.00 $4,000.00 $6,000.00 94 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Capital Infrastructure, $10,284 Project Name Publication- The Yavusa Mataisau and the Origin, existence and preservation of the Qaranivalu Community Cultural Development Canoe Building Revitalisation Rotuman language Revitalisation Workshop Rev Thomas Baker Memorial Vakabulabulataki ni i tovo vakavanua Drua Sa Production – Contemporary Meke Cultural Grants Analysis From the graphical representation of funding distribution amongst the 7 programs for 2016-2017, the Community Development projects accounted for the majority of the funding due to the wide spectrum of revitalization it entails.
This was followed by Music program which accounted for 22%, Visual Arts and Crafts recorded 20%, Capital Infrastructure recorded 17% and Literature & History with 6%.

There was no assistance on the other categories as no application was received.
Archaeological assessment and Mapping of Traditional Heritage Sites Recipient Amount Requested Amount Approved Savenaca Madanavosa $4,199.00 $4,000.00 Simione Ravea Mausio Mafai Pepjei Suva Youth Nabutautau Village $6,000.00 $4,000.00 $6677.50 $8,000.00 Ravuama Lalanabaravi $2,284.02 Suliasi Tuilawalawa $5,000.00 $4,400.00 $4,000.00 $5,324.50 $8,000.00 $2,284.02 $4,500.00 Communiy Development Project, $20,400 Capital Infrastructure, $10,284 Music, $13,191 Visual/Art/Craft, $11,903 Literature & History, $4,000 A total grant of $50,000 was allocated to Fiji Museum for an Archaeological Impact Assessment in 2016-2017 to assist in assessing requests on various archaeological and cultural sites from all around Fiji and to also continue conducting assessments on the previous sites that were assessed.
Culture and Heritage Spaces Developed The heritage infrastructure continues to develop in order to safeguard some of the cultural skills, areas of heritage sanctity, traditional infrastructure that can serve as other means for community sustainability including knowledge transmission avenues for the younger generation.

The following heritage infrastructures were the focus of the Cultural Development Unit for 2016.
95 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CAPITAL PROJECTS 2: Momi Historic Battery Park Information Centre Name Of Project New Momi VIC Total Amount Progress $91,000.00 Completion of visitor Information centre.

Cultural Industries The Unit continues to work on leveraging Cultural Industries for the wider culture sector in all different forms of arts.
For this, the Unit collaborates with its implementing agencies and other key cultural institutions including Non-Governmental Organisations in particular the Pacific Community.

The 3 years EU-ACP funded project on “enhancing the Pacific Cultural Industries: Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands” has concluded in July 2016.
The main objective of this EU project was to promote a conducive national and regional environment for the cultural industries, including the fashion industry, in the Pacific with a focus on Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands.

In order to make a real difference, the project limits itself to these three countries and focuses particularly on four sub-sectors (handcrafts, visual arts, fashion and performing arts) which offer best potential over the next few years.
The three year funding culminates in a Trade Mission which was staged at New York in the USA in early February 2016 whereby an artistic organization representative from each member country showcased their cultural products.

Rise Beyond the Reef, a Ba based organization and Sigavou Studio based in Nadi represented Fiji.

As part of the project, a final evaluation and documentation of the action taken was undertaken by an external consultant funded by SPC.
The recommendations are expected to chart the next plan of action for Cultural Industries.

96 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 While waiting for the report, the Department continues to work on Cultural Industries, based on 5 Key Strategic Focus Areas: 1.

Enabling Environment – Policy and legislation – Establishing a full ministry – Regulatory measures – Traditional knowledge – Intellectual property – Ethical standards.

2.
2.

Cultural Enterprise Development – Cluster development – Product development and design / Local design capacity building – Business skills development – Financing – New business development – Marketing and promotion.

3.

Communication and Networking – Association and alliance building – Sector organization – Database development Increased visibility.

– 4.

Infrastructure – Adequate production and performance spaces – Equipment.

5.
5.

Research and Development – Capacity building – Upgrading skills – Building creativity with formal education – – Passing on skills.

Informal education Cultural Statistics Since the establishment of Cultural Statistics by the Department in 2013, a lot of awareness was conducted by the Department through networking and consultations with its stakeholders.

There has been a noted increase in interest and requests on Cultural Statistics from organizations and institutions.
The Department is currently working collaboratively with its partners towards the development of the Fiji Cultural Statistics Framework which will set the platform for cultural data classifications and collections for the Department and the Fiji Bureau of Statistics.
Major achievements of the Unit for the year 2016 includes; the successful implementation of the MSG Fiji Alternative Indicators of Well-Being Pilot Survey in the Western, Central, and Northern Divisions; advertisement of the EOI for a Consultant to develop the Fiji National Cultural Statistics Framework and PS approval of the terms of reference for the Technical Working Committee and Consultant; development of indicators for the Culture and Education schools culture survey to be factored into FEMIS; the successful completion of the Public Sector Consultations on Cultural Statistics with 11 out of 13 Government Ministries and Departments.
97 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 MSG Fiji Alternative Indicators of Well-Being Pilot Project 2016 Summary table of Findings Indicator Subjective Well-being Mean present happiness Mean expected happiness, +5 years Proportion "thriving" Proportion "suffering" Stress-free population Natural Resource Access Proportion with access to customary lands Proportion with access to traditional fishing grounds Proportion with access to land using for housing, food purposes Feel accessible lands enough to meet basic needs Feel accessible fishing grounds are enough to meet basic needs Full access to forest resources Cultural Knowledge and Practice Daily use of indigenous language Ability to speak indigenous language Ability to read and write in indigenous language Ability to read and write in indigenous language, youth Overall traditional knowledge strong Overall traditional wisdom strong Ability to use traditional fishing methods Households with all 5 basic traditional production skills Consider performing traditional functions important Strong understanding of role in Vanua Community Vitality Regular attendance at community meetings (in communities that meet) Rate of voluntarism Trust in neighbors’ Positive assessment of traditional leaders Not afraid of violent attack Sense of material equality in community Able to participate in religion freely Value 6.41 out of 11 8.42 out of 11 31 percent 2 percent 34 percent 76 percent 72 percent 94 percent 90 percent 93 percent 41 percent 93 percent 97 percent 97 percent 97 percent 41 percent 48 percent 55 percent 15 percent 93 percent 48 percent 40 percent 71 percent 89 percent 96 percent 91 percent 32 percent 96 percent 98 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Culture Education Unit Major achievements of the unit for the year 2016 includes; the successful implementation of the MSG Fiji Alternative Indicators of Well-Being Pilot Survey in the Western, Central, and Northern Divisions; advertisement of the EOI for a Consultant
 to develop the Fiji National Cultural Statistics Framework and PS approval of the terms of reference for the Technical Working Committee and Consultant; development of indicators for the Culture and Education schools culture survey to be factored into FEMIS; the successful completion of the Public Sector Consultations on Cultural Statistics with 11 out of 13 Government Ministries and Departments.
Culture Education is an initiative which the Hon.

Minister had prioritised for implementation.

A Steering Committee comprising of officers from the Department, CAS and TVET was established as a result, to oversee its implementation.

The Unit is involved in strategizing the implementation plan of the initiative through meetings, road shows, researches, supporting the clustered school culture weekly programs including the support provided in the celebration of different cultural festivals.
Major Achievements of the Unit are inculcated below: Activity Adjunct Fellowship Program Develop Cultural Resources Organize Cultural festivals in Education Districts Achievement Status • Information Paper on the Adjunct Fellowship Program was written and submitted to DHA Particulars • Framework • Formulate Policies • Write curriculum for the Program • Practitioners to go through the screening Process • Pilot in Schools.
• Resources to be developed • Flyers developed and given to the public and students that will have information’s on Culture and this is for the public and also to be used in schools.

• School Clusters/Education District to organize cultural Festivals where students can showcase traditional dances, display traditional artifacts etc.

during Road Shows and Careers Expo.


• Cluster of schools in Suva and Nausori hosted Festival of • Arts where they display traditional dances and artifacts and DHA was the Chief Guest Individual schools celebrated Cultural Day in their own schools where students participated in cultural dances, traditional dresses parade, Oratory in their own language etc.

Reports were sent to our Department.


99 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Activity Cultural Awareness in Schools World Heritage in Young Hands Enhancing partnership with cultural Industry stakeholders Particulars Achievement Status • Two schools in Malolo [1Primary, 1 Secondary] and a Primary school in Beqa was visited and awareness program was carried out.

• Liase with the 2 World Heritage Officers on how the “kit” is to be used.
• To enhance the teaching of Culture in schools, visits to schools is carried out for monitoring and awareness purposes.

• Equipping Teachers on how to use the available “kit” to teach the children regarding World Heritage Implementation of this program to be done in 2 Primary Schools in Levuka.
• • Record reports from partnership • Handed over funding assistance to 3 schools on Cultural with DHA • Collate MOA’s from partnership • Agreement and handing over of funding assistance to schools on Cultural Activity.

Activities: - Nausori Town Cluster of Schools - Ratu Navula College - Lautoka Central Primary School.
Planning for the Culture Sector The Planning Unit plays an important role and is responsible for the development and implementation of planning programs for the Department and the culture sector so that all activities are aligned to the overall Government strategies, plans and activities.
Some of the major deliverables of the unit in this area inculcate the following: Activity Achievements Submission of 2016-17 monthly reports Submitted 12 monthly reports Draft ACP 2016-2017 submission (DHA input) The Ministry Planning workshop with input DHA indicators of 2016-2017 Draft BP 2016 submission (DHA input) ABP finalized and submitted Department planning exercises DHA Planning Exercise successfully conducted in July at the Outrigger conference room Position descriptions reviewed 2016-2017 All Position descriptions for DHA staff reviewed IWP reviewed 2016-2017 DHA calendar 2016-2017 Conducted an in house training on the development of IWP Finalized DHA Calendar Service Excellence activities Committee formed to look after all SEA activities for 2016-2017 100 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Capacity Building, Awareness and Communications In 2016-2017, the Department had an increase in its employees and this time the Department recruited skilled and talented young men and women to join the workforce.
The training unit conducted research on a number of training courses and workshops in which relevant officers were able to attend and to build up their knowledge and courses that could be applied to their daily activities.

The Department also organised capacity building sessions and also identified those that it can send personnel in the sector to attend and participate.

MOA’s were signed for the various centres which co-exist with its community in Ba, Labasa, Savusavu, Suva and Nausori.
The centre in Nadi is still closed and the Department is looking for a cheaper venue, also the new board of Directors and administrator are soon to be appointed.

Grant was released as per requirement and acquittals were submitted on time.

The Department also donated various Musical Instruments worth $11,599.00 to all the centres.

Total of $211,500.00 grant was approved in the budget and was fully utilized.
There were regular visits to the various centres in order to monitor the activities and advisory services were provided in order to meet the maximum impact on the community and students at large.

Weekly updates are continuously submitted and improvement advise is also provided to all the centres.
101 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 CHAPTER 15: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF FIJI Overview The National Archives of Fiji was established in 1954 as a Branch of the former Colonial Secretary’s Office under the name Central Archives of Fiji and the Western Pacific High Commission.

It was a joint depository for the records of the Government of Fiji and of the Western Pacific High Commission.

The Central Archives gained departmental status in 1966.
When Fiji gained independence in 1970 all the records of the W.P.H.C.

and those of its territorial governments were transferred to a new Archives and the Central Archives and the Western Pacific High Commission was renamed the National Archives of Fiji.

Users of the Archives range from villagers, primary and secondary school students to academics and scholars.

The National Archives also provides advisory services to Ministries on matters relating to the safe custody of public records.
Legislation National Archives of Fiji administers two Acts, and all roles and responsibilities stem from these.

i.

Public Records Act (PRA), Cap 108 ii.

Libraries (Deposit of Books) Act, Cap 109 Objective The Department has two main objectives spelt out in law: i) Evidence and Education – Making Fiji a Knowledge Based Society ii) Government Recordkeeping – Good Governance Governance and Organizational Structure There are 5 units that look after the different archival services.
The Department currently has a staff establishment of 32 including 2 un-established employees.

Report On Performance The National Archives learns from and uses the Fiji Business Excellence Framework to combine professional, technical and managerial know-how with the ethics and integrity standards of the Fiji Public Service General Orders as integrated components of leadership roles for its staff.
In addition, it continues capacity building in promoting work based on the job training as a pivotal strategy in the development its workforce.
Overall responsibilities of the Department are as follows: • Building the nations’ memory through:  – Ensuring government records of permanent value are identified and managed accurately  – Fulfilling our obligation as the National Legal Deposit Library by acquiring national publications  – Protecting, preserving, and where necessary restoring Fijis’ Documentary Heritage.
• Enable access to information/heritage  – Making National Collection available through Library and Archival information services, public education and – – outreach programmes, and social media content  – Advisory services & capacity building  – Provide record management advisory services to government agencies and other stakeholders where necessary  – Design and deliver records management and archival training for government agencies and other stakeholders.
102 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Performance Criterion Criterion Source Results against Performance Criterion Strengthen Community Support and ownership in the delivery of education services by July 2017.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 6.1) Community Empowerment • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016–2017 (2.7.2) Improved NAF’s public Engagement and Community Impact Achieved 27 outreach against a target of 16 The Department has surpassed the 168% target in showcasing Fiji’s National historical heritage.
The significant over achievement was the result of the increasing number of programs the Government agencies have planned to showcase our services which allows the public to be able to visit and understand the role of the department and its services.

Develop Policies and Strategies to preserve, promote and increase awareness of culture for posterity and increase coordination of relevant strategies.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.1) developing and Implementing national cultural policies and legislative frameworks • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016–2017 (1.2) formulation of Policy Documents on Priority Areas.

Achieved 50% of the Annual target The development of the Information Governance framework will strengthen the department quest towards improving the current status of records management in the whole of the government service.
The document which has been submitted to Solicitor General’s Office for vetting contains relevant strategies and policies that will need to be developed to support the department to achieve its core roles.

The finalization of the framework would allow other relevant policies to be developed and to be finalized.
Improving the Preservation and Accessibility of Historical AV materials Assist agencies by conducting surveys for recordkeeping compliance Increased coverage of Recordkeeping Training • Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.1) developing and Implementing national cultural policies and legislative frameworks • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016–2017 (4.1) Improving the preservation and Accessibility of Historical Audio Visual Materials.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.1) Assist Agencies in the Implementation of relevant recordkeeping standards • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016–2017 (3.0.2.1) Conducting to Surveys to government Agencies for recordkeeping Compliance.

Achieved 100% on the quarterly reports submitted as per target.

Archives footage transferred to the National Archives are now stored on High Tech Database.
Users are now accessing the database internally and to provide more accessible services, the department is caring out quality assurance so that better quality service is rendered to the public.

A total number 1,377 AV materials undergoes verification for quality check.

Achieved 132 Record Surveys against a target of 60 The department was able to achieve 220% of its targeted surveys.
In total 132 agencies from the 60 agencies targeted were surveyed in the North and part of Ra, The team was able to gather relevant important data which would allow the department to provide positive feedbacks to the respective agencies on better records management.

This also includes identifying current needs of the agencies.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.1) Assist Agencies in the Implementation of relevant recordkeeping standards • NAF Annual Business plan 2016–2017 (2.7.9) Promote Compliance to Recordkeeping Practice.

Conducted 6 records Management training against a target of 4 The department was able to achieve 150% of its targeted trainings.

Training in Records management is an important area identified during the record survey.
In total, 6 trainings were conducted from the targeted 4 identified.

The six trainings were conducted in Savusavu, Rakiraki, Nadi and three in Suva.

Follow up survey will be conducted later in the year to measure improvements and identify other important areas that needs to be improved.
103 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Performance Criterion Criterion Source Results against Performance Criterion Release of Archival records to enable policy formulation and accurate decision making • Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.1) Support evidence based decision making on access to heritage documents • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016 – 2017 (3.0.1) Support Evidence based governance with Archival records.
Number of Inscriptions records onto Fiji’s UNESCO Memory of the World Register and commemorate inscriptions to raise awareness • Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.2) Developing measures to protect the natural, tangible and intangible cultural heritage • NAF Annual Business Provision of Archival records, microfilms, publications and the facilitation of historical research Materials and documents restored and conservation methods employed in the National Archives Plan (3.0.3) Improve the awareness of the Importance of Fiji’s Documented Heritage • Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.3) Facilitate and promote research studies, surveys on impact of current and new cultural programs • NAF Annual Business Plan 2016–2017 (3.0.1) Facilitate and promote research studies, surveys on impact of current and new Cultural program.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.3) Ensuring the safekeeping and continued usability of historical documents.

Number of different materials published in Fiji acquired as knowledge resources for the government and the Fiji public.
• Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016 – 2017 (ESSDP 8.3) Grow Fiji’s knowledge base by enforcing legal Deposit Act with all publishers Released 114 records against a target of 100 The department was able to release 114 (114%) records to other Government agencies to assist them in either policy or new legislation being formulated.

This is an important area of work for the department as it strives to provide access to records kept within the department repository.
Achieved 100% of the Annual target The Department have identified and compiled submission of two important records of national significance.

They are the Methodist Church records 1835–1964 and the records of the Pacific Island labourers (Melanesian) of 1876–1914.

This has already been inscribed in the Asia pacific Register and the forward plan is to have it inscribed in the MOW International register.
Training on submission write-up was conducted in Suva to assist locals and Pacific neighbors to identify and submit writings on important historical records of national interest.

Achieved 100% submission of 4 quarterly reports on targets achieved The Archives delivers on-site archival records to support individuals, government and non- government organization requirements and needs.

This performance indicator is further explained in figure 3 which reflects on the range of its usages.
Achieved 100% submission of quarterly reports The process of ensuring the safekeeping and continued usability of important records is a lengthy one.

Process includes dismantling of records from their current state to washing, repacking, interleaving and rebinding.

Records includes archival and library records and photographs.

A total of 7190 documents, 160 bound volumes and 336 photographs were fully restored after going through the process.
Acquired 2397 published materials against target of 1600 The department was able to achieve150% of the target on this important activity to ensure that Archives users are able to access all published records of importance.

The significant achievement was the result of the department identifying the needs of users and the strategically looking beyond to improve and extend its resources.
104 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Performance Criterion Criterion Source Results against Performance Criterion Funding sought to finance the publication and distribution of Historical DVD Boxes of Educational materials for Schools • Ministry of Education Annual Corporate Plan 2016–2017 (ESSDP 8.7) Mainstream Arts, heritage and culture in Education and training Achieved 76% of the total budget for this activity This was held up by ITC, preventing us from proper utilization.
The funding provided for this activity of $15,000 was utilized to purchase digital continuity equipment’s for Fiji’s audio visual and photographic heritage.

A total of $11,433.88 was used to purchase materials to ensure the preservation, digitization, cataloguing and access to these AV materials.

This funding and program allows for the production of DVD boxes to be given to schools.
Analysis of Performance For the 2016–2017 year calendar, the Department achieved its outcomes and in some instances, has gone beyond its performances targets.
Some factors that have impacted on our achievement include: • • Increasing need by the Government agencies for the National Archives to present and exhibit important records of national significance, including providing advice as well as addressing the growing need for storage and preservation capabilities Increasing community expectations in terms of accessing quality archival records.
The collection In support of identifying archival records that is of the opinion of the Archivist are of sufficient value to warrant their preservation, it focuses on two important areas: • Awareness through training to allow the agencies to transfer important records • Conducting record surveys to identify and quantify the amount of closed records that needed to be preserved.

Currently the National Archives of Fiji has 4 repositories which hold Archival records of National significance.
To date there are about six kilometers of records in the four repositories.

They hold documents, library materials, maps, photographs and Audio Visual records.

The table below shows the current holdings.


Type of Record Archival Records Library Materials Audio Visual records Photographs Size of the Record 5km 1.2km 156m 15m Information Services The Department provides Archival and Library information services to a variety of users from villagers, primary and secondary school students to academics, scholars and other Government Ministries and Departments.

The figure below shows the different services provided by the Department.
Details Users In depth Research Archival Photos & Footage required Archival Records Issued Library material Released Microfilm Issued 2016-2017 4,227 90 2,213 3,950 29, 496 728 Reels 105 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Digital Continuity Activities Verification of AV footage Digitization and Cataloguing of black & White photos Digitization & Cataloguing of Historical Color negatives Indexing of Photo Registers Activities Restoration & Maintenance of Historical Photographs Restoration and Repackaging of Negative Holders Support Govt.
Roadshows Support Thematic Displays High Quality images for Social media Provision of photos and AV footage to the Public Provision of Educational Boxset to Schools System Improvement and Innovation Achievement Aug 2016 – Jul 2017 Achievements Percentage against Annual targets 684 11,245 6,492 45.6 187.4 216.4 7,812 Achievement Aug 2016 – Jul 2017 66.8 Achievements Percentage against Annual targets 106 3,182 5 28 274 2,213 41 156.2 795.5 166.7 233.3 274 368.8 820 The Department over the last two years 2015–2016, has embraced the Business Excellence framework.
This has allowed the Department to improve its system including changing the approach from within and this has resulted in the change of the general outlook.

The Department participated in the last two years and was rewarded with the Achievement Award; Quality Circle, and 5 S teams have been formed within to allow officers to be directly involved in the new approach.

Strategic International Relationships The National Archives Director continued his second term as PARBICA President.
PARBICA branch of the International Council of Archives is dedicated to the continued preservation and effective management of Archives in the Pacific Region.

Throughout 2016–2017, the Director continued in his capacity as Pacific Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (PARBICA) president to promote Records Management as a tool towards good governance to other countries and also within Fiji.
The Director, including three Archives staff, also participated in the Twinning Program with National Archives of Australia supported by AUSAID.

This program allows the team to learn how the NAA conducts its business and in return the, teams were able to develop standards on digitization programs including a continuing overhaul on the management of the National Archives Corporate Memory.
The coming year the Director as a member of the Steering Committee of International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) has submitted a proposal for Fiji to host the next INELI Conference here in Fiji.

This proposal has been approved and will be held in May 2018.
106 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PART IV: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2017 107 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL Excellence in Public Sector Auditing 6-8TH Floor, Ratu Sukuna House 2-10 Mc Arthur St P.O.
Box 2214, Government Buildings Suva, Fij Telephone: (679) 330 9032 Fax: (679) 330 3812 Email: info@auditorgeneral.gov.fj Website: http://www.oag.gov.fj File Ref: 387 15 October 2018 The Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Senikau House SUVA Dear Honourable Sayed-Khaiyum MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2017 The audited financial statements for the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts for the year ended 31 July 2017 together with my audit report on them are enclosed.
Particulars of the errors and omission arising from the audit have been forwarded to the management of the Ministry for necessary action.

Yours sincerely Ajay Nand AUDITOR-GENERAL cc: Ms. Alison Burchell, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts Encl.
108 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 2 109 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL Excellence in Public Sector Auditing 6-8TH Floor, Ratu Sukuna House 2-10 Mc Arthur St P.O.
Box 2214, Government Buildings Suva, Fij Telephone: (679) 330 9032 Fax: (679) 330 3812 Email: info@auditorgeneral.gov.fj Website: http://www.oag.gov.fj INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS I have audited the financial statements of the of Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts (Head 21) and of Higher Education Institutions (Head 26), which comprise the Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, Appropriation Statement, Statement of Losses for the year ended 31 July 2017, and the notes to the financial statements including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In my opinion, the accompanying financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2004, Finance Instructions 2010 and Finance (Amendment) Instructions 2016.

Basis for Opinion I have conducted my audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

My responsibilities under those standards are described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities paragraph of my report.
I am independent of the Ministry in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to my audit of the financial statements in Fiji and I have fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.
Management’s Responsibilities for the Financial Statements The management of the Ministry is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Section 50 of the Financial Management Act 2004 and Section 71(1) of the Finance Instructions 2010 for such internal control as the management determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibilities My objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes my opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISA will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud and error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISA, I exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit.
I also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
3 110 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (Cont’d) Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Ministry’s internal control.

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and related disclosures made by the Ministry.
I communicate with the management of the Ministry, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that I identify during my audit.
Ajay Nand AUDITOR-GENERAL Suva, Fiji 15 October 2018 4 111 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 112 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 113 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 114 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 115 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 116 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 117 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 118 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 119 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 120 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 121 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 122 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PART V: REFERENCE Abbreviations and Acronyms AIDS AMU APEID APTC Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Assets Monitoring Unit Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development Australia-Pacific Technical College CADME Commonwealth Accelerated Development Mechanism for Education CAS CCEM Curriculum Advisory Section Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers CRIHAP International Training Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia Pacific Region under the DEO DHA DRR DSP DSPS DTCF EAU ECCE ECD EO EOI ERT ESD FAR FEG auspices of UNESCO Divisional Education Officer Department of Heritage and Arts Disaster Risk Reduction Deputy Secretary Professional Deputy Secretary Primary and Secondary Director Technical College of Fiji Examination Assessment Unit Early Childhood and Care Education Early Childhood Development Education Officer Expression of Interest Employment Relations Tribunal Education for Sustainable Development Fixed Asset Register Free Education Grant FEMIS Fiji Education Management Information System FESA FHEC FHEC FICAC FNU FTA FTU FY10E FY12E Fiji Education Staff Appointment Fiji Higher Education Commission Fiji High
 Education Commission Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Fiji National University Fijian Teachers Association Fiji Teachers Union Fiji Year 6 Examination Fiji Year 6 Examination 123 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 FY6E FY7E FY8E FY9E GIS HIV HOD HT ICH Fiji Year 6 Examination Fiji Year 6 Examination Fiji Year 6 Examination Fiji Year 6 Examination Geographical Information System Human Immunodeficiency Virus Head of Department Head Teacher Intangible Cultural Heritage ICHCAP International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia –Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO IDADAIT International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Information, Education and Communication International Network of Emerging Library Innovators Key Performance Indicator Literacy And Numeracy Assessment Limited Authority To Teach Leadership Competency Framework Library Services of Fiji Life Style Related Disease Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts Memorandum of Agreement Melanesian Spearhead Group Non Communicable Disease National Curriculum Framework National Cultural Policy National Development Plan Non-Government Organisations National Qualifications Framework National Substance Abuse Advisory Council Pacific Early Age Readiness and Learning Public Accounts Committee People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress Peer Education Training Pacific Heritage Hub Pacific Island Forum Secretariat Pacific Islands Museums Association Principal Policy and Convention Officer Permanent Secretary for Education, Heritage and Arts IEC INELI KPI LANA LATT LCF LSF LSRD MEHA MOA MSG NCD NCF NCP NDP NGOs NQF NSAAC PEARL PAC PCCPP PET PHH PIFS PIMA PPCO PS 124 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 PSDT QPE QPR Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal Quality Physical Education Quick Response Presentation RDSSED Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development SDG SEO SIE SPC
 TCF TCF TEST TLS TOT TSLB TVET UNDP UNESCO UNEVOC UoF USP UWC WBD Sustainable Development Goal Senior Education Officer Special and Inclusive Education Secretariat of the Pacific Community Technical College of Fiji Teacher Competency Framework Technology Employment Skills and Training Temporary Learning Space Training of Trainers Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Board Technical and Vocational Education and Training United Nations Development Programme United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training University of Fiji University of the South Pacific United World College World Book Day WPHC Western Pacific High Commission 125 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Glossary Accounts payable Amounts payable to suppliers or other creditors for the supply of goods, services or works Accounting Head The head of the accounting section in an agency Act Agency Assets Board Refers to the Financial Management Act of 2004 A budget sector agency as defined in the Act Future economic benefits controlled by an entity as a result of past events Refers to the Government Tender Board established under the Procurement Regulations 2010 Chief Accountant The person appointed as such to carry out the duties of the Chief Accountant in the Ministry of Finance Contingent Liability Is a potential liability that may or may not become due, depending on whether a possible event occurs, such as a claim for compensation, an indemnity or other legal claim Departmental Warrant Expenses Is an authorisation given by one agency to another, authorising the receiving agency to incur expenditure and sign vouchers on behalf of the issuing agency The outflow of economic benefits resulting in a decrease in net worth Employee Entitlement Any benefit accruing to an employee as a result of his or her employment Fair Value The amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing
 parties in an arm’s length transaction Finance Manual The Finance Manual required under section 28 of the Act Inventories Leases Liabilities Outcomes Assets in the form or materials or supplies that are consumed in the delivery of services or in the production process Are commitments to make regular payment to a lessor for the use of an asset which does not become the legal property of the agency Present obligations of the entity arising from past events The impacts that the Government through the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts has on the community Outputs The services or products that the Ministry provides to the community or to Government Output measure A measure of the quantity, quality, timeliness or cost of an output Property Plant and Equipment Includes : (a) office equipment and furniture (b) computing hardware and networks (c) vehicles, vessels and aircraft (d) scientific and industrial equipment (e) land (f) buildings (g) other infrastructure.
Revenue Scrap SEG The inflow of economic benefits resulting in an increase in net worth Assets with a market value less than the cost of disposal A standard expenditure group as identified in the Annual Budget State Assets Refers to land, buildings, infrastructure and vehicles declared to be "State assets" 126 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 127 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 128 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE AND ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017