Special students
Sumanth Kumar, Lautoka
As I am a father of a special child in one of the schools in West, I watched the Parliament sitting on Wednesday and heard the minister talking about upgrading the needs of special children.
I think there is a need for the very experienced teacher who can teach the children to write the alphabets and numerals correctly.
My child is in Year Four. Her IQ level is very high. She can spell words, read from the books and also fill in the blanks.
Well to make it short she is doing everything that a normal school child does. The only problem is her writing.
I am also very much happy with the class teacher where I could see her improving day by day.
Can I plead and make a humble request to the Honourable Minister, if he could kindly negotiate with the aid organisations to provide expatriate teachers who can train our special children in improving writing skills.
Our teachers are not trained to that extent that they can fulfil the requirements of every special child, but still I say this, that no other Government went to this extent to help our special children’s needs.
Our FijiFirst (Bainimarama Government) is doing and trying to do what others could not do it in last 45 years.
We should appreciate the work they are doing for us.
Thank you, FijiFirst.
QVS debate
Donald Singh, Suva
Some people seemed to be programmed to say “no”, “can’t”, “won’t work”, “can’t be done” and “not allowed.”
Queen Victoria School (QVS) has needed a facelift for a long time. Cyclone Winston did the school a favour. It helped bring the Indonesians to Matavatucou to do the long overdue refurbishment.
This quote from the Education Minister in the article by Nemani Delaibatiki (FS 1/6/2016) takes the cake.
The “no”, “can’t”, “won’t work” etc phrases are actually food for thought. If one is a budding politician, then he/she must not be “programmed” like that.
The Adopt a School idea is great. A donor country must be allowed to freely choose a school where they will spend their money.
Reminds me of the old adage “Beggars can’t be choosers”. Indonesia’s thing about West Papua isn’t Fiji’s business.
Right now, we have to focus on stronger bridges and roads that can sustain heavy trucks which are actually carrying what they are manufactured to carry.
Meanwhile, if someone is building a school or a village free-of-charge, then let them do it. At least don’t trash them in Parliament, please!
Opposition MPs
Savenaca Vakaliwaliwa, Canada
Are the Opposition MPs out of their minds in questioning why the Indonesians, and not others, are rebuilding Queen Victoria School? (FS 1/6)
We all know that the Government had come up with this brilliant solution in the Adopt a School Programme and while other nations picked other schools; the Indonesian government chose to rebuild QVS.
The students are happy, their parents and guardians are elated, all the Old Boys have both their thumbs up and the nation, represented by the Government say thank you to the Indonesian government for committing $8million to the rebuilding of QVS into a modern complex.
But again we have a bunch of Opposition MPs trying to degrade and shoot down the Good Samaritan act of the Indonesian government, by calling it an act to close the mouth of the Fijian Government and to ignore the West Papua issue.
The Opposition MPs know very well that beggars cannot be choosers and I pray that politics will not take away their iTaukei values and Christian principles.
From an iTaukei perspective, when we receive help from someone, we will accept it with all our hearts and our attitude towards the giver changes.
From a Christian perspective, when in need and we pray to God for help, whatever help that comes our way has the hand of God’s providence behind it in answer to prayer.
The Opposition MPs should do the right thing by apologising to the Indonesian government.
Police check
Simon Hazelman, Savusavu
The inquiry involving former ACP Brown has come to nothing. He resides in Western Suburbs Sydney and it looks like he will not return.
These uncertainties must not be left unresolved for I believe this particular matter is just the tip of the iceberg on the performance in the force.
Police Commissioner Qiliho came in with a purpose.
I believe that if some officers get scrutinised thoroughly, much will be discovered, a revelation that will shake the force for the better.
Commissioner, Sir, you must be resolute and complete this tough task. It’s now or never!
Football news
Arun Prasad, Nausori
I wish to commend Avikash Chand, editor of the Fiji FA Media and all the personnel involved in compiling the Football News [ F/S 2/6/16].
Fiji Sun deserves special accolades for including the supplement free each Thursday.
I am sure all soccer lovers will agree with me that it was a peach of a supplement and it was sumptuous reading.
I am extremely happy to read about soccer being taken to the kids in Gau, Batiki, Nairai, Koro, Levuka, Bua, Dreketi, Savusavu and the Yasawas.
I sincerely hope that soccer balls have been left behind on all these islands for the children to continue with their passion.
Please take it to Kadavu as well. They love soccer there. In fact soccer was there before rugby took over.
The joy and smiling faces of the girls at the Girls’ Football Festival held at Vashist Muni College says it all.
Also glad to note that Master Varman is the referees’ director. Refereeing is one area that needs a major overall and improvement.
Recently, someone mentioned to me that Fiji Football gives equipment and attire to the so called district coordinators as an incentive to them to propel soccer in their districts.
This has to be seriously monitored.
Those who are hibernating should be dumped.
Finally, I wish Fiji Team success in the OFC Nations Cup.
Mozzie spray campaign
Joji O Toronibau, Tunuloa
Now as we are almost half-way through 2016, I wish we at the North could also have some mozzie spray campaign after the heavy rainfall in the past few weeks and post-cyclone Winston.
Smoke city
Narayan Reddy, Lautoka
One can see Lautoka City filled up by smoke from the landfills every morning for the last couple of weeks.
I have personally seen the hard work done by management and junior staff helping to put out the fire. The sad part is when some idiot decides to light up another side of the landfill for reasons best known to them, without realising the danger they are putting everyone in.
Thank you, Lautoka City Council (LCC) for doing a good job in controlling the fire.
My only wish is the people who light the fire can understand money and effort that is used to control the fire.
LCC has been upgrading parks and gardens and the money is being wasted on controlling the fire.
Please, people stop vandalising your own city. Remember OUR CITY OUR PRIDE. Vinaka!
Kings and pawns
Wise Muavono, Lautoka
Each time I think of global warming I feel like shedding tears and saying, “God this is unfair.” Why?
This is because while the developed and rich countries are the biggest environmental polluters, those of us in the Pacific are suffering the effect.
Unless the West does something, our efforts will be fruitless.
We in the Pacific are just pawns. The “kings” should lead us.
Diversity and disability
Neelz Singh, Lami
Workforce diversity has become a major management strategy for many employers today because it makes good business sense.
A diverse workforce gives companies a competitive advantage by enabling them to better meet the needs of their customers, successfully compete in the global marketplace, and hire from an expanded labour pool.
Managing diversity involves the creation of an open, supportive, and responsive organisation in which diversity is acknowledged and valued. Diversity is defined as all of the ways in which we differ.
Some of these dimensions are race, gender, age, language, physical characteristics, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and other differences irrelevant to one’s capacity to perform a job.
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