‘Children’s Fair’ at Kirama Dhammananda Primary school
A ‘Children’s Fair’ was organised by the Kirama Dhammananda Primary School, under the supervision of its Principal Namal Wanigarathna, teachers and parents. Pic W.A. Nelka
Unstable Education System due to Policy changes by new Govts: CTSU
The Education System is unstable due to the change of policies with every new government, said the Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU). CTSU General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe told the Sunday Times that, when students are introduced to contradicting policies, with every incoming government, they have difficulties in adapting to them. “These policies that change every [...]
Ananda stop Nalanda’s march to their seventh successive hockey victory
Ananda College stopped Nalanda College’s march to their seventh successive victory bid at the 17th Ananda-Nalanda Hockey encounter for the M.W. Karunananda Trophy at the Astro Turf, Colombo 7 last Saturday with a 2-0 win. Nalanda the better fancied team had their hopes shattered by rivals Ananda when the they scored a stunning 2-0 victory [...]
Janadhipathi BV Nawala clinch overall hockey tourney
Janadhipathi Balika Vidyalaya, Nawala ascended through a cascade of hard earned victories to clinch the Under 20 Overall Championship at the All Island Inter Schools Hockey Tournament. This year’s win marks the fourth victory of the school winning a Gold Medal at national level. Hockey been introduced less than a decade ago at Janadhipathi Vidyalaya [...]
Bimandee and Dewmith adjudged Most Outstanding TT players
At the All Island International Schools/Private and Semi Government Schools Table Tennis Championship 2018 Bimandee Bandara of Hillwood College, Kandy and Dewmith Weerasena of Lyceum International, Nugegoda stole the limelight as they were adjudged the Most Outstanding Players of the tournament in the Girls and Boys categories at the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium tables [...]
Bimandee and Dewmith adjudged Most Outstanding TT players
At the All Island International Schools/Private and Semi Government Schools Table Tennis Championship 2018 Bimandee Bandara of Hillwood College, Kandy and Dewmith Weerasena of Lyceum International, Nugegoda stole the limelight as they were adjudged the Most Outstanding Players of the tournament in the Girls and Boys categories at the S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium tables [...]
Royal keep the E.F.C. Pereira Trophy in Reid Avenue
The Royal College tennis teams dominated the 14th annual tennis encounter with their rivals S. Thomas’ College winning all the matches in all age groups. The event was held at S. Thomas’ College tennis courts and everyone gathered at the venue witnessed a thrilling display of true grit and sportsmanship displayed by all the lads [...]
Laptops, Tabs to GCE AL students cancelled: Ed.Min.
A proposal by the United National Party (UNP) government to offer Tabs and Laptops to GCE Advanced Level students free of charge, will be dropped by the new Government, said Minister of Education & Higher Education Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. He said Rs 5 billion had been allocated by the government. He believes it is “unnecessary” to [...]
CTU queries fate of Uniform Vouchers
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) last week questioned the fate of 4.3 million Uniform Vouchers (UV) printed by the last government, with photographs of the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) previous administrators, to be distributed to schoolchildren in the government schools. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said UVs for 2019, planned to be distributed in the [...]
Extra 10 min. to read Questions for OLs too: Exams Dept.
The Dept of Examinations will extend the concession of an extra 10 minutes to read and understand the question papers, offered to GCE A/L candidates, to GCE O/L candidates as well. Commissioner General of Examinations, Sanath Poojitha told the Education Times that, though it was initially introduced only for the A/L, they were extending it [...]
e-Library facilities in schools to be improved: MoE
The e-Library facilities for schools will be improved under a new proposal to be submitted by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Under the new proposal, a separate section will be opened in each library, so that, students could have access to books scanned and available via the internet, including books recommended for reading in schools. [...]
Unstable Education System due to Policy changes by new Govts: CTSU
The Education System is unstable due to the change of policies with every new government, said the Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU). CTSU General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe told the Sunday Times that, when students are introduced to contradicting policies, with every incoming government, they have difficulties in adapting to them. “These policies that change every [...]
Career Guidance Workshop for Final year Peradeniya Undergrads
A successful Career Guidance 1-day workshop on “Positive Thinking and Personal Development” for Final year Science Faculty undergraduates was held on October 21 at the Chemistry auditorium of the University of Peradeniya (UoP). This was jointly organised by the Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya (AAUP) and the AAUP Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC). Prof A.D.L. Chandani [...]
St Sylvester’s College Kandy Army, Navy Cadets excel
St Sylvester’s College Kandy Army and Navy Cadet Platoons won the 1st and 3rd place, respectively, in the Hermann Loos Challenge Trophy, at the Schools National Cadet Corp Camp recently. This is the first time a school has won 1st and 3rd place in the competition. The then State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene(Chief Guest) [...]
100% Success at Grade 5 Schol. Exam by Our Lady’s Primary School, Nuwara Eliya,
Our Lady’s Primary School, Nuwara Eliya, created a record at the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam with 100% success- 46 qualifying and the others gaining more than 70 marks from the 2 papers. Principal Sr Mary Priyangani with teachers Irangani Rupika, Champa Karunatillake, Deepani Perera, Roslin Jayakumari and Sathiyamalar Rajendran assisting the students.
Kirama Dhammananda MV Environmental Society at Elders’ Home
Members of the Environmental Society at Kirama Dhammananda MV spent a day at the Katuwana Elders’ Home recently. Together with the elders, the Society members known as “Parisara Niyamuwo,” took part in religious observances, shared refreshments and even sang songs, as they spent an enjoyable day at the home. Text & Pix by W.A. Nelka
Anti-Drug Walk by Aluthgama Sanghamitta BMV
Over 500 students of Aluthgama Sanghamitta BMV and their teachers took part in a ‘Walk’ in Aluthgama town, to support the eradication of the drug menace. Text & Pix by Thusitha Kumara De Silva
Kelaniya Uni.’s Disaster Management Diploma deadline extended by 3 weeks
The deadline for the University of Kelaniya’s (UoK) Diploma in Disaster Management, for 2018-’19, will be extended by another 3 weeks, and the UoKs Dept of Geography, which coordinates the programme, has called on interested students to apply soon. “Although lectures for the course began this week, following an inauguration ceremony on October 27, we [...]
Sabragamuwa Uni to host SLFUE International Conference, Dec.20-21
The University of Sabragamuwa will host its 7th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) on December 20-21. The Conference will enable Researchers worldwide to disseminate their Research findings on a common platform, and discuss them with peers while engaging in lively discussions on contemporary issues that would help reshape development. [...]