Discusses multiracial issues in Fiji's educational system since its independence from Great Britain. Racial issues have caused disparity and controversy. States two major factors: (1) rural Fijian migrants have difficulties completing secondary up to Form 6; and (2) the 1987 Form 7 expansion of secondary school curriculum changed university entry…

Discusses specialized British texts, such as spelling books, manuals, and readers, composed by Mrs. Jodie K. Trimmer, an 18th century visionary who used charity schools and Sunday schools to educate the poor. Educationists teamed against Trimmer materials to conform its religious content to secular format. (KDR)