School children playfully await Perahera
Students, during their school holidays, travelled in large numbers to watch the Kandy Esala Perahera. Here students spend their time playfully on the side of a main road where the Perahera was due, before returning later in the day. The picture was captured earlier this week. Pic by Amila Gamage
Future State Uni. Hostel projects on PPP basis- MoHE
Future Hostel projects for State universities will be built on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis, instead of the Government undertaking their construction, said Ministry of Higher Education Project Director P.G. Jayasinghe. “The move comes as the final stage of the proposed Hostel projects for State universities will be completed by end of September,” he said. The [...]
2 Trilingual schools in Colombo, Nuwara Eliya
The Cabinet has approved proposals by Education Minister Akila Viraj to set up two more Trilingual schools in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya. It envisages Trilingual Mixed National Schools in Nanuoya, Nuwara Eliya, with an investment of Rs. 800 million, and in Wellawatte, Colombo, with an investment of Rs 900 million, for Grades 6-13. The Cabinet, [...]
Certificates confirming results online- MoE
The service to obtain Certificates confirming results, will now be available online, including payment online, said Commissioner of Examinations Sanath Pujitha. Those who need examination Certificates confirmed for a job or university entrance, can obtain them online, instead of calling over at the Department of Examinaitons,” he said, adding that, the service could be useful [...]
Information & Technology Training Centre for student access in Kandy
An Information & Technology Training Centre, built at a cost of Rs 6.1 million, where schoolchildren could access the Computer for two hours a day, for a nominal membership fee, anytime of the week, was opened recently in Getambe, Kandy, by Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayakwe. Presently, students of 11 selected schools are eligible to access [...]
Budding Inventors of the East showcase their Talents
The Eastern Cyber Tech 2018 Exhibition which inspired a number of new inventors from the Eastern Province, was held in Batticalola this week. The Advanced Technological Educational Institutes (ATEI) in Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Ampara and Samanthurai, along with the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Batticaloa District Secretary’s office organised the event. This exhibition offered all [...]
“Do it yourself” Principal leads from the front
Contrary to other schools which rely on contractors to attend to repairs of buildings and furniture, the Principal of Thabbowa MV, Karuwalagaswewa, Lakmal Ranasinghe has taken the initiative to carry out their own repairs. The Principal, who heads the campaign, got parents, teachers and students involved in the work, when they recently carried out repairs [...]
Playground under construction
More than 90 per cent of the playground is under construction in Dadella, Galle. Though the foundation stone was laid in 2012, the project had been delayed, but resumed in 2016. It will have facilities for track and field events as well as indoor games and swimming events. Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita
Prof Neluka Silva elected President, Oxford Society Alumni
Professor of English- University of Colombo (UoC), Prof Neluka Silva was elected President of The Oxford Society Alumni (OUA), at its AGM held recently.. In 2018, the Society was linked to the global network of the OUA. The OUA network across South and Central Asia is located in 7 countries. There are over 2,000 OUAs [...]
Change Education system to make youth employable- Dr Amunugama
Minister Dr Amunugama declared there has to be a change in our present Education system, if our youth are to secure gainful employment that will ensure them a prosperous life. Dr Amunugama wasspeaking at a ceremony in Polonnaruwa recently to declare open development projects in the President’s Polonnaruwa Development programme, The Minister said there are [...]
2 Differently-abled Lankan Scouts attend Jamboree in Norway
Two Lankan Scouts with special needs, recently attended a Scout Jamboree in Landsleir, Norway, for a similar group of students. They were Dulan Kanishka, 18 and Dhananjaya Lahiru Ratnayaka. They were assisted by Mencafep, an organization helping mentally disabled children and their families, firstly in Nuwara Eliya. Some 6,000 Scouts from 16 countries attended the [...]
“Bharat Ko Janiye” (Know India) Quiz open for Entries
Applications are being called for the “Bharat Ko Janiye” (Know India) Quiz programme, an international quiz programme organised by the Govt of India. Participation is free. Applications close on Sept.15, 2018, and can be registered at www.bharatkojaniye.where all information regarding Registration, Application and Guidelines are available. Topics of the Quiz include Indian Art, Indian Democracy, [...]
Six young footballers on board to Barcelona
Six young talented Sri Lankan football players have been selected for an opportunity of a lifetime, to attend an all-expense paid trip by Milo to a four-day football coaching camp run by FC Barcelona – the FC Barcelona Barça Academy (Soccer School). The ‘Milo Road to Barcelona’ campaign was kicked-off with an All-Island Under-12 Sri [...]
Lithum and Naduni most outstanding players
Lithum Karunasena of Royal College Colombo (Boy’s Category) and Naduni Abegunarathne of Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy ( Girl’s Category ) were adjudged the most outstanding players of the tournament respectively at the All Island Intermediate/Novices Table Tennis Championship 2018 concluded at the Indoor Stadium, Anuradhapura last weekend. The tournament was organised by the Ping Pong [...]
Devapathiraja Rathgama ousts Sri Sumangala Panadura to clinch the Cup
Devapathiraja College, Rathgama beat Sri Sumangala College, Panadura by 7-5 in a heftily contested final to clinch the Cup Championship of the Singer Under-18 Schools Division II Sevens Rugby Tournament 2018 last week. The two-day competition held on August 20 and 21 at the Public ground in Ruwanwella, attracted 32 teams. After topping Group ‘G’ [...]
Poramadulla Central register two outright wins
Poramadulla Central College Rikillagaskada registered two outright wins when they beat Deerananda MV Pilimatalawa Kandy by an innings and 15 runs and then Lumbini Royal MV Kandy by an innings and 2 runs in their SLSCA Under-15 Division III Inter-School second round cricket fixtures played last week at Poramadulla Central ground. The most successful bowler [...]
Mahith Jayasumana is a rising TT star
Mahith Jayasumana of Lyceum International School, Gampaha is a rising star in table tennis. This youngster possesses an extraordinary talent in TT and is among the top ranked players in schools. Young Jayasumana was ranked No. 1 in the Under 12 and Under 15 categories in Western Province and was the highest ranked player in [...]