Steps to develop the structure of sports schools to create internationally victorious sportsmen

There was a special meeting at the ministry of education today (27) to discuss the ways of designing the structure and the development of sports schools currently implemented for the promotion of the sports in the schools of this country. This meeting was held with the leadership of The Minister of Education G.L. Pieris and
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Holding of grade 5 scholarship examination, G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination scheduled for 2020

It has been decided to hold the grade 5 scholarship examination on 11.10.2020 that is scheduled to be held in the year 2020 and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination will be held from 12th October to 06th of November. Accordingly, the schools will be closed from 10th October to 08th of November
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U.N. SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION

Professor G. L. Peiris, Minister of Education, held comprehensive discussions on support for the education system in Sri Lanka with Ms. Hanna Singer, Head of the United Nations System of Sri Lanka, and senior members of her staff. Minister Peiris pointed out the urgent need to respond to the increased demand for opportunities in vocational
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Valid time of the uniform vouchers issued to grade one students is extended

The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the valid time of the school uniform vouchers issued to grade one students in all government schools for the year 2020 until 30.09.2020. The valid time of these vouchers was due to be ended on 31.08.2020 and this decision has been taken in order to give more
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Opening of the Schools

The Ministry of Education has decided to open schools and conduct as usual in five days a week under two stages while following the health recommendations. Accordingly, it has been decided to start the classes for grades 6 to 13 from 2nd of September (from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm) and to commence normally all
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The Indian government agrees to provide assistance for educational development endeavors in Sri Lanka.

HE The High Commissioner of India Mr. Gopal Bagle mentioned that the assistance can be provided from the government of India for the educational development activities in this country including the training of trainers in the fields of technological, vocational, educational and training (TEVT).    The High Commissioner of India expressed these ideas at a special
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Steps to enroll children to sport schools prioritizing the sports skills…

Four students of Paragoda Sri Gunarathana junior school have been able to bring six medals to Sri Lanka from the Open Karate and Jikkondo Tournament in India. They have not been given so far an opportunity to enter to a sports school for pursuing their education while further developing their sport skills.  A special meeting
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Reopening of government and government approved private schools closed due to Covid 19 pandemic

The Ministry of Education has decided to reopen the government and government approved private schools which were closed due to the spread of Covid 19 virus.  Accordingly, the necessary instructions have been provided to Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Education Secretaries, Provincial Directors of Education, Zonal Directors of Education, Heads of the Pirivenas and the Principals
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The discussion held by Hon. Minister of Education G.L. Peiris with the officers of University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Higher Education, Vice-Chancellors of the Universities and the Presidents of National Colleges of Education.

Hon. Minister of Education Professor G.L. Pieris had several meetings separately with the officers of University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Higher Education, Vice-Chancellors of the Universities and the Presidents of National Colleges of Education. The matters relating to reopening of universities that were closed in the face of Covid 19 and how to maintain
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New Education Secretary Assumes Duties

Professor K.K.C.K Perera who has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Education assumed his duties in the morning today (17) at the ministry. Professor K.K.C.K Perera had been serving as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa and he has also served as the Dean of the Engineering Faculty of
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