Heavy rains no challenge for some students:
The adverse weather conditions these past few days impacted schools in the upcountry areas. Students at Kotagala in Hatton making their way to school despite the heavy rains. Pic by Sudath H.M. Hewa
First term for 2023 will begin after April holidays: Ed. Ministry
Students for grade one classes also to be enrolled after April vacation The last school term of this year has been extended until March next year, an Education Ministry official said recently. The senior official said the decision has been taken as it was clear the syllabuses cannot be completed by the end of this year. [...]
Free text books in full capacity next year
The Education Ministry is making preparations to provide free text books to Govt. school students for the year 2023. For this purpose advertisements have been published calling for tenders among qualified printers. The Ministry also offered to facilitate the process of obtaining raw material for printing for the printers who would be awarded the contract. [...]
2021 A/L results to be released at the end of this month
The results of last year’s Advanced Level (A/L) exams will be released at the end of this month, an official from the examination department said. Although all papers have been corrected the results cannot be released as some practical exams for technological subjects had not been held yet, Exams Commissioner General L. W. D. Dharmasena [...]
French lessons resume at the University of Peradeniya
French is back in the University of Peradeniya’s curriculum, a university official said recently. A number of freshers were distraught when they found out that French was no longer a first year subject. Their objective had been to learn French for their degree. “Dead” languages such as Greek and Latin were on the subject lists, [...]
“I got my Visa to America!”
Don’t allow your dreams to fail, even though the economy is failing… Nishel Archana Thathsarani De Silva, a past pupil of Gateway College, Colombo has got her visa to America and is about to transfer for her degree completion in Engineering Technology, at the University of North Alabama (UNA). Archana enrolled at NCHS in 2021, [...]
Breathing on Others Acceptance
When I was young, I was desperately in need of attention. I used to seek attention from everyone I meet, everywhere I go. I was so intensely yearning for acceptance. Yet, later I realised that I was so hungry for acceptance merely because I was rejected by many since my childhood. I desired to be [...]
Brightly College launches scholarship and financial bursary schemes – widens accessibility to world-class, future–forward A/L education for inaugural September 2022 intake
Brightly College launches scholarship and financial bursary schemes – widens accessibility to world-class, future–forward A/L education for inaugural September 2022 intake Brightly College, the educational institution set to contribute in transforming the education landscape of Sri Lanka, has just announced the launch of its scholarship and bursary schemes for its inaugural batch of A level 2022. In this bid [...]
Leading with a global perspective
Pursuing a postgraduate degree in business has always been considered a solid step towards career success. With today’s constantly evolving job market, differentiating oneself is vital, as competition for jobs is far greater than ever before. A master’s degree in business can help graduates stand out more. The Master of International Business (MIB) programme at [...]
SLIIT kicks off ROBOFEST 2022 with much-awaited onsite competition showcasing knowledge, innovation and teamwork
- Registration is now open- Organised by the SLIIT, Faculty of Engineering, the eagerly awaited annual ‘ROBOFEST 2022’ competition is being held physically and on-site after a hiatus of several years and set to showcase participants knowledge, innovation, teamwork and dedication. This year too, the competition is being held under two categories: the School and [...]
Learning mathematics for understanding
Learning mathematics does not come as naturally as learning to speak. However, our brains have the capability of learning the numeracy content and understand the mathematical procedures, although it requires time and effort. The notion that some people are not able to do maths is a myth. It is generally understood that humans are born [...]
ACBC Educational Council – Nana Kirana Thilina Awards 2022 Ceremony
The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress ( ACBC ) founded in 1919 is a leading Institution in Sri Lanka dedicated for translating Buddhist philosophy, by uniting its membership in collaborative initiatives to enrich the skills, prospects and religious spirit in Sri Lankan youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities, carried out through several Councils [...]
UCL Transnational Education Fair 2022 on 20th and 21st August @ UCL
Student after O/Ls and A/Ls and Parents are invited to explore exciting higher education opportunities in Australia, Canada, UK, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The world is moving at a pace that students need to keep abreast with. Changing times have changing paradigms. We at UCL are keeping abreast with all that is happening to benefit [...]
Jump start Sri Lanka: Rotary’s 500 ICT Scholarships worth Rs. 2 billion
In a unique partnership facilitated by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Philippines, H.E. Shobini Gunasekera, 500 ICT scholarships worth Rupees 2 billion for the youth of Sri Lanka has been conceptualised by two Rotary Clubs from Sri Lanka and the Philippines to Jump start the Sri Lankan economy with a leading education Campus [...]
The Formal Education System in Sri Lanka Does not Address True Interests and Authentic Talents of a Student
Sri Lanka has a long history of the evolution of education that dates back two millennia. It believes that with the arrival of Buddhism from India, the education system was established in Buddhist temples. Still, the modern education system was formed by the British Empire in the 19th century with the arrival of Christian missionaries. [...]
Rtn. Dhamitha Pathirana installed as the 48th President of Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town
The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town recently hosted its 48th Installation Ceremony at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The outgoing President Rtn. Arshad Jamaldeen ceremoniously inducted Rtn. Dhamitha Pathirana as the President of the Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town for the year 2022/2023, which commenced with the theme ‘Imagine Rotary’. Pubudu De Zoysa, Rotary [...]
UCL Talks with Sandra De Zoysa – Chairperson SLASSCOM
“There is never a dull moment in the exciting world of ICT” – Sandra De Zoysa UCL students encouraged to join the tech industry as the opportunities are endless in the digital era and the current ‘gig-economy is ideal for those looking to work while studying, in order to gain some experience and enjoy the [...]