A group of Heads of Secondary Schools (HOS) from the Central Division today engaged in a Talanoa Session with the Chair of the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF), Mr. Steve Chand. The session focused on the concept of “staircasing” students—a strategy aimed at better guiding learners through appropriate academic and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) pathways within the school system.
During the dialogue, participants shared perspectives on how the education sector can better support students in identifying their strengths and choosing suitable career directions. The discussion emphasized the importance of right-pathing students early, aligning their educational journey with their talents, aspirations, and labor market needs.
The meeting was a fruitful one, with school leaders in attendance expressing strong support for the proposed adjustments. There was a collective agreement on the need to adopt international frameworks as benchmarks to strengthen the staircasing approach in Fiji. Mr. Chand expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic participation and valuable insights shared by the school heads.