Aseri Radrodro Urges Fiji Year 12 Students to Face Exams With Confidence

As 12,406 students across Fiji began their Year 12 Certificate Examinations with an English paper, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro offered a message of reassurance: trust the work you have put in and do not let fear take over. Radrodro said students had spent the year learning and preparing for this important moment. He encouraged them to stay calm in the examination room, read each question carefully, manage their time and give every paper their best effort. The minister also reminded students that exam results do not define their identity or determine their entire future. Referring to a recent Dedication Service, he said each student’s journey is their own and urged them to believe in their preparation, the support around them and their ability to succeed. According to Radrodro, students have many possible paths ahead, from university and technical or vocational education to employment, entrepreneurship, agriculture and other careers. He encouraged them not to lose confidence in their abilities or potential as they consider what comes next. He also thanked teachers, parents and guardians for the dedication, sacrifices and ongoing support they have provided throughout the year, saying their encouragement has played an important part in the students’ journey. Radrodro’s message comes as thousands of young people sit the examinations, a milestone that can feel daunting even after months of preparation. His advice was to focus on the task in front of them, make the most of the work already done and remember that there are people cheering them on.