Madam Speaker, on various occasions, I have highlighted the importance that my Ministry gives to our children in Rodrigues. That is why the specificities of Rodrigues are always taken onboard when policies are formulated or when it comes to ensuring that these policies are implemented satisfactorily. That is why I undertook an official visit to Rodrigues Island from 20 to 24 February 2026 to inter alia take stock of progress achieved in the implementation of the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills. Madam Speaker, during my visit, I participated in a round-table discussion organised by the Deputy Chief Commissioner of Rodrigues Regional Assembly, and attended by the Departmental Head of Education, Rectors, Deputy Rectors, and Senior Educators of the secondary schools. The deliberations focused on the rationale and philosophy behind the Foundation Programme and the importance of setting up of a monitoring committee at school level to follow-up the teaching and learning aspects of the programme. Madam Speaker, during the meeting, I also apprised concerned stakeholders that the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) is presently developing a new elective module, namely Ocean Resources and Fishing for Grade 9 students in Rodrigues. They were also informed of the pathways open to these students after the completion of the National Foundation Certificate of Education. In the same context, I proceeded with the launching of some FPLNS workbooks for students of Grade 7 to 9, which have been developed by the MIE. Madam Speaker, I also took the opportunity of my visit to discuss several critical issues concerning the education sector in Rodrigues with the relevant stakeholders. These included – (i) the possibility of introducing a rotation system for Secondary Educators in schools, under the supervision of the Rodrigues Educational Development Company (REDCO); (ii) the relocation of the Special Education Needs Resource and Development Centre due to its difficult access for students; (iii) the planning requirements arising from the increasing demand for courses at the MITD. Madam Speaker, I also visited the four laureates of the 2025 HSC cohort from Rodrigues, and their parents, at their respective residences. My Ministry also hosted a reception in the honour of the four laureates in Rodrigues itself. This event was attended by the Chief Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and also, responsible for education, and even the four Members of Parliament, here, hon. François, hon. Ms Collet, hon. Ms Henriette- Manan, and Mr Léopold. Madam Speaker, school visits were also part of my agenda. Unfortunately, due to the presence of Cyclone Horacio in the region, a Cyclone Warning Class II was in force, as a result, schools had to close down and the visits had to be cancelled. Thank you.

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