Rugby and counsellors
The win
THE historical win by the Flying Fijians over the NZ Maori was quite memorable and something to cherish considering the fact that the national team was able to tame them after 62 years.
This is a reflection that everything is possible if we are dedicated and thirsty for a win.
The boys displayed a gallant performance and with a powerful forward pack, the side was able to demolish the resilient Maori.
However, there is still a lot of room for improvement as more points and possession could have been obtained with good co-ordination and decision making.
The return match would be even tougher and the good work must continue.
The Maori would definitely try to take revenge after their loss in 62 years which I feel must have taken some time for them to digest.
I must also reiterate that every quality side can be beaten if there is a greater quench for victory.
I believe that the support from fans would be enormous as it was at the ANZ Stadium last weekend.
Go Fiji go…. keep flying high. NAVEEN DUTT
Wainibokasi
Counsellors issue
IN March this year, during a live Facebook consultation, there was a recognition from the Minister for Economy of the massive shortfall of qualified counsellors in the country.
School students have also spoken about the lack of professional counsellors.
Now the Minister for Education shares similar sentiments.
Initially, the Ministry of Education had started to fulfil this need by training teachers.
These trained teachers would then go back to their various schools and conduct school-based training (professional development).
I believe this quick fix approach has proven to be a failure.
The move to get qualified professional counsellors appears to be an adhesive plaster approach.
But this too will lose its stickiness in no time.
This is just after a highly publicised new policy for student behaviour. Is the new policy working? Apart from the recognition and acceptance of the need, the question really is, “why there is a dire need for counsellors in Fiji schools?
To the responses to this question, why are those things happening? MOHAMMED IMRAZ JANIF Natabua, Lautoka