Students and teachers take up bicycles
In view of the fuel crisis and in order to promote cycling, teachers and students of Labuduwa Siridhamma Vidyalaya, used bicycles to travel to school this week. Pic by Siriangika Lokukarawita
Principals and teachers submit proposals for four day week
Principals and teachers have submitted a proposal to the Education Ministry so they could follow the four day week system introduced to the public sector, but the Education Ministry is yet to decide on this scheme. One of the proposals was for teachers to continue to work without using the relief period and obtain the [...]
Attention should be given to “learning loss” when preparing question papers: COPA
The “learning loss” of students in the year 2020 was 54 percent and by August 2021 it was 88 percent. These statistics were revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) meeting in Parliament last week. Taking the concerning “learning loss” percentages into consideration, the COPA chaired by Prof. Tissa Vitharana, recommended paying attention to [...]
Focus should be on critical nat. education policy issues: EFSL
The Education Forum of Sri Lanka (EFSL), the organisation for catalysing policy reforms, has urged the Education Ministry to focus on critical national education policy issues and to decentralise decision-making process for schools to the lowest level possible, in keeping with the principle of subsidiarity and the intent of devolution of education to provinces. Duties [...]
1000 scholarships from the National Youth Council
A programme to award scholarships to 1000 young men and women to follow a vocational training course of their choice has been initiated by the National Youth Council. Under this programme the selected candidates are awarded a scholarship worth Rs. 50,000 to follow a course of their choice and vocational training will be provided by [...]
Ed. Minister unwilling to close schools for a long period
This week Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament he was not willing to close schools for a prolonged period and warned that upcoming school holiday periods will be reduced. He said Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since Independence with fuel shortages, transportation problems and soaring prices affecting the students and their education. [...]
Nethila – the Teenage Enterprising Entrepreneur from Royal Institute International School
Royal Institute is an absolutely privileged school that has the rare opportunity to constantly pride herself with highly talented young learners who secure extremely diverse accomplishments. It all started with … It all started with the then ten-year-old Nethila’s explanatory talk-shows on his YouTube channel “Cinnamon Chat with Nethila” where he interviewed top professionals and [...]
Join APIIT and enter the World of Law
When it comes to Law and starting an LLB in Sri Lanka, APIIT has been a trusted name for over two decades. A reputed higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University UK and Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation in Malaysia, APIIT takes pride in its commitment to quality. With local and [...]
APIIT explain how to use IT to drive Sri Lanka Tourism
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology( APIIT) staged a forum on how the IT industry can support Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry, as it will be a key pivot for the economic recovery of Sri Lanka. The application of ICTs was an appropriate prospect for improvising the tourism industry from the current situation said the [...]
‘Literature is one of the pinnacles of human civilization’
LeeAnn Deemer attended Harvard and Yale Universities and has worked in publishing, arts education and teaching. She lives in Sri Lanka with her husband and three children, and has taught English at Elizabeth Moir School since 2015. Q : How do students benefit from studying IGCSE and A Level Literature? A: Literature is one of [...]
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 Reaches Glorious Milestone
The most important excellence, dear Fr. Rector, Spiritual Director, Rev. Fathers, Sisters and Brothers and my dear parents and members of the staff, what you can give these children is to assist them to grow into holiness of life in and through the practice of virtuous living, so that society itself can be made a [...]
Ais students awarded scholarships from reputed universities
Students of Asian International School have a stellar reputation in gaining admission to the most respected universities worldwide, and also securing generous financial support and scholarships. Yehalah Fernando has been accepted to the Class of 2026 of Dartmouth College with an offer of a full scholarship covering both tuition and living expenses. Dartmouth College is [...]
Ursula Wijesuriya – A tribute to my English Teacher with love
Having read the Sunday Times (12/06/2022) article about my Grade 9 and 10 English Teacher Ms Ursula Wijesuriya beautifully written by Yomal Senerath Yapa, I was inspired to jot this note to reflect on the beautiful memories about my English teachers. Teachers are the backbone of a school. Many of us may remember our formative [...]
Cardinal highlights the great splendid service of Marist Brothers
‘I learnt through the speech of Bro. Principal Sunanda Alwis that this college has produced 3 bishops ,84 priests , 13 Marist Brothers and 24119 children and about 600 teachers have beeninvolved in forming the Students for the last Hundred Years. And as at present, there is a need for more Marist brothers in their [...]
PCHE Launches Murdoch University Degree pathway in Business
Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), a leading provider of Australian University pathway programmes in Sri Lanka, recently entered a partnership with Murdoch University, Perth, Australia to offer a degree pathway in Business, for the benefit of the students from Sri Lanka. Under this arrangement, students can enroll for a Diploma in Business, awarded by [...]
PCHE Students Transfer to Deakin University, after successfully completing the Degree Pathway in Early Childhood Education
Students who successfully completed the Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) transferred to Deakin University Melbourne, Australia recently. They received 8 credits, and directly transferred to the 2ndyear of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, as well as the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education awarded by [...]
Talent identification programme for sports development to be launched
A talent identification programme will be launched to utilise funds provided to local councils for sports development. “There are about four million students whose sports talents can be further assessed and encouraged. It is unfortunate that there is a gradual decrease in students from rural villages pursuing sports. We have to find the reason and [...]
Tiny Tots Montessori celebrated 25 years
Tiny Tots Montessori, Aweriwatta Road, Wattala celebrated 25 years of Silver Jubille by donating money to LRH for the purchase of medicines. The CEO, Mr. Anura Amaratunga handed over the cheque to Deputy Director of LRH while the students of the montessori sang songs at the children’s surgical ward. Pix by Indika Handuwela
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of the Philippines will be offering
Sri Lanka by assistance in identifying skill gaps in Sri Lanka’s National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) with TESDA star rating system. Discussions were held recently between Sri Lankan Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera, TESDA Deputy Director General Anice Bertiz on June 3 at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Manila, about introducing a training programme for Sri Lankan migrant [...]
Hapugala National School prefects day
Prefects day of the Hapugala National school in Galle was held recently. New prefects were enrolled at the event as well. Pix by Sirangika Lokukarawita
University of Peradeniya closes; academic activities put on hold
There are 13,400 undergraduates registered at the University of Peradeniya; 7600 students stay in the university’s hostels and nearly 3500 students attend classes from home or are boarded in the vicinity said University of Peradeniya spokesperson Prof. Terrence Madujith. The university cannot provide the students with food and other facilities due to the economic crisis [...]
Armless Man’s Chopsticks & Joyless Children
A few years back I met a very rich businessman over a coffee at his office and he was apparently a father of one of my friends. He was so humble that he offered to make a cup of coffee for me. Whilst he attempted to mix the sugar into my cup of coffee, his [...]
Curtin Students at SLIIT INTERNATIONAL Face Robotics Challenge
There’s nothing like a challenge to finish off a semester. The fruit of hard work is best savoured together. The Curtin 2nd year Mechatronics students at SLIIT INTERNATIONAL had the chance to showcase their talents and creations at the end-of-semester Robotics challenge. Students set out at the start of the semester to build their first [...]
A radical A/L experience using methods of learning from Oxford and Cambridge Universities at Brightly College
The final two years of school before university are probably the most crucial in laying the foundation of a young person’s future career – let alone the direction his/her academics will take. Especially now, having experienced first-hand the disruption a crippling pandemic can cause to global economies, there is an even greater need for students [...]
Nurture the next generation, help shape success
Study Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth-5) Degree (BECE) offered by Excelsia College, Sydney is designed to provide graduate early childhood teachers with the knowledge, skills and understanding to provide a quality early childhood education and care to young children in Australia. The course is designed to support [...]
Australasian Academy – School of Culinary Management
Study an Australian Culinary Qualification right here in Sri Lanka and travel the world Australasian Academy (AA) offers globally recognised Australian Qualifications in Commercial Cookery and Patisserie in Sri Lanka. In partnership with Australian National Institute of Business and Technology, one of the leading institutions in Melbourne, Australia AA offers the Certificate III and IV in [...]
Acca Sri Lanka Signs MoU With Uva Wellassa University
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, is partnering with state universities through a series of MOUs with the aim of preparing local students for the changing job market requirements post pandemic, and in enabling them to become finance & business leaders on a global platform. With tactical partnerships of this nature, ACCA [...]
CA Sri Lanka strengthens taxation profession with 57 new Certified Tax Advisors
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) strengthened the taxation profession in the country further by producing 57 new Certified Tax Advisors (CTA), which is one of the most recognised taxation qualifications in Sri Lanka. The 57 students graduated with the highest taxation qualification offered by CA Sri Lanka at a [...]
EMBA Inauguration at PIM
The Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) successfully conducted the inauguration of the new EMBA programme on May 21, 2022 at the Institute’s “Vision” Hall. This is the 5th intake since the initiation of this unique programme in 2016. Dr. Senaka Kelum Gamage, Director, PIM, in his welcome speech, emphasised the importance of this programme especially [...]
SLIIT introduces a new Agro-Culture to Sri Lanka with Na Sevana Project
Cutting-edge technology will be spliced into agro and dairy farming at the Na Sevana model farm, a green project spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), in partnership with Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thero, Chief prelate of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. Na Sevana, a pilot project to be replicated across the island, will [...]
Foundation in Early Childhood Education leading to a bachelor’s degree @ Deakin University
Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) offers a unique Foundation programme in Early Childhood Education, for students who have completed their O/L’s. The programme is 6 months in duration, and upon successful completion, students can enroll for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education at PCHE, and transfer to Deakin University Melbourne, Australia to complete a [...]
Horizon Campus partners with “Careers360.lk” to offer students top career opportunities in the IT industry
Aiming to create a roadmap to deliver high-end career opportunities for their students, Horizon Campus recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Azend Technologies, to offer access of their platform, Careers360.lk, a data-enabled and technology-driven Educational Products and Services platform. Azend Technologies is a collaboration of experienced ideators and technologists from a diverse set [...]
Ceremonial Inauguration of the 51st Annual Sessions and 81st Anniversary Celebrations of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
The Inauguration Ceremony of the 51st Annual Sessions and 81st Anniversary celebrations of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was held on the 22nd of June 2022 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 07. Mr. Asoka Hettigoda Chairman & Managing Director, Hettigoda group of Companies graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony began with [...]