𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗪𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

The Ministry of Education is continuing its first-ever nationwide GWE awareness campaign, consisting of a series of workshops designed to induct Government Wage Earner (GWE) employees in government schools. This important initiative ensures staff are well-informed, supported, and empowered in their daily responsibilities.

Who are GWEs in our government schools?

GWEs are staff employed on an hourly wage who provide essential services to keep schools running smoothly. They include:

• School drivers – responsible for school vehicles

• Cooks – preparing meals in boarding schools

• Watchmen / Security – ensuring school safety

• Matrons – overseeing student welfare in hostels

• Farm operators – managing school farms

• Clerks – supporting administrative tasks

• School bursars – handling financial matters

These workshops were conducted by the Ministry’s Leave Section, Establishment Unit, and Learning & Development Unit, who guided GWE staff on employment processes, entitlements, and available support services.

These awareness workshops have been successfully conducted in government schools across Viti Levu, including:

• Queen Victoria School

• Ratu Kadavulevu School

• Natabua High School and Primary School

• Adi Cakobau School

• Suva Grammar School

• Delainamasi Government School

• Sila Central School

• Nasinu Secondary School

Through this initiative, GWE staff have gained valuable insights, strengthening their confidence and effectiveness in their roles.

The Ministry will continue to extend these workshops to government schools in the Northern and Eastern Divisions, including Kadavu, Taveuni, Levuka, and Labasa, ensuring that all GWE staff across Fiji benefit from this important program.