All schools in the island will be started from 22nd November 2021

The Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardana stated on 15.11.2021 in the parliament that all grades that are not started so far in government schools can be started from next week. Accordingly, it was decided at a discussion held with the ministry officials including the Secretary of the ministry of education Professor Kapila Perera on 16.11.2021
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Extension of the date for receiving applications for General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination – 2021 and General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination – 2020 holding the practical tests of aesthetic subjects

The Department of Examinations announces that the date for calling applications for G.C.E. (A/L) Examination has postponed from 10.11.2021 till 20.11.2021 for the reason of the request made by the students who have lost the opportunity to enter the universities after releasing the cut off marks  for university entrance to sit again for the same. 
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A meeting between the Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mr. Qi Zhenhong and The Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardana was held on 05.11.2021 at Isurupaya, the ministry of education, Battaramulla.

First of all, the minister expressed his gratitude to the ambassador of China for the support extended by the Republic of China when Sri Lanka faced many difficult situations internally and externally and for a long time the Republic of China has been a genuine friend working cordially with Sri Lanka in the spheres of
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A meeting between the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) and the Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardana

A meeting was held on 05.11.2021 at The Ministry of Higher Education, Ward Place, Colombo  between the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) and the Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardana. The Federation of University Teachers Association submitted a request about establishing a separate service for university teachers and other several matters such as education reforms,
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Ordinary Level and Advanced Level classes in all schools in the country will be opened on 08 th of November.

The recommendations of the covid controlling committee have been received for the starting of educational activities of grades 10, 11, 12, and 13 of all schools in the island and the ministry of education has decided to start the learning activities of above grades accordingly from 08 th ofNovember.After worshiping the temple of tooth relic
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The schools throughout the country were opened today with the participation of a large number of teachers and students Thanks of the ministry of education to the parents who sent their children to schools and the principals and teachers who came to schools for those children – The Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardana

The minister expressed this idea today at a media gathering held at the ministry after anobservation tour about the participation and the educational activities at several schools includingMaharagama Buddhist school on the day the schools were opened island wide.Further expressing his ideas, the minister said…“Today the schools were opened throughout the country according to the
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Vaccination drive for students of Colombo District who sit for the G.C.E (A/L) Examination for first time in time and second 2021

Administering Vaccines for students of Colombo District who sit for the G.C.E (A/L) examination for second time in 2021, will be commenced from 2021.100.15. Accordingly youre kindly requested to inquire your school principal and visit the relevant vaccination centre along with your identity Card. Vaccination centers – Colombo Zone Vaccination centers – Homagama Zone Vaccination
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Vaccination drive for Students of Colombo District who sit for the G.C.E (A/L) examination for first & second time in 2021.

Administering Vaccines for students of Colombo District who sit for the G.C.E (A/L) examination for first & second time in 2021, will be commenced from 2021. 10. 15 Accordingly youre kindly requested to inquire your school principal and visit the relevant vaccination centre along with your identity card. Vaccination centers – Colombo Zone Vaccination centers
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“Teachers, please start teaching the children, keep all the others aside” – Rev. Iththepana Dhammakankara Maha Nayaka Thero

Requested on the birth anniversary day of Hon. C.W.W. Kannangara the father of free education at his own village. Offering honourary tribute to the image of Kannangara situated at his native village Lulbadduwa and having discussions for establishing a museum happened today on 13.10.2021 the 137th birth anniversary of Non. Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara at Lulbadduwa
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Unity is necessary if we are to promote national education…The State Minister of Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Education Development Dr. Susil Premajayantha

The State Minister of Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Education Development Dr. Susil Premajayanthastated that the National Institute of Education is the 36 years old official government institution which has been vested with a number of duties in the education field including  the formulation and development of curriculum, providing the trained teachers to the
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