STUDENTS from Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres around the country came out to celebrate the beginning of ECE week on Saturday. And in Suva, kindergarten students descended on Sukuna Park last week to commemorate the opening of the national ECE celebrations. Permanent secretary for Education Dr Brij Lal highlighted the importance of ECE for child development while addressing those who gathered at the park in the heart of Suva. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Education Filipe Bole, Dr Lal said ECE achieved the highest rates of social return both in developing and industrialised countries.