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The baby elephant ran behind his mother as fast as he could. The sound of crackers and people chasing them away, scared him a lot. They kept on running until they felt safe, deep in the jungle. Then he looked at his mother and asked, “Why did they chase us off? Why were they so [...]
Science Week at DS Senanayake
The initial programme of Science Week was held on Friday at DS Senanayaka College with Science ,Technology & Research Minister Susil Premajayantha as Chief Guest and 1,200 students participating.
“13 Years of Education” receives Budget boost
The Govt has put forward a string of proposals in its Budget proposals to keep with the scheme of “13 Years of Education”, with the focus on improving the ratio of Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) as against other sectors including Arts subjects. The National Institute of Education (NIE) will be restructured to partner [...]
Free-Meal again for schoolchildren: Akila
A proposal to reintroduce the Free-Meal for students, will be presented to the President and Prime Minister shortly, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam . “By utilising the funds saved by preventing corruption and fraud within the Ministry of Education (MoE), a nutritious meal will be provided for the students during school-hours in the future’, [...]
International Science Week from Nov.10-17
An International Science Week, titled, ‘Science for Global Understanding’, has been declared from Nov.10-17, by the Ministry of Science, Technology & Research, to mark World Science Day. The Ministry said other institutions under the ministry have planned Educational programmes on the use of Science to improve social activities, reduce poverty and improve technology. The initial [...]
2018 Budget to amend statutes governing State Universities
The Govt, in its 2018 Budget, proposes to amend statutes governing University Grants Commission (UGC) approved Universities, removing restrictions on licensing and owning Shares in companies. This will enable UGC approved Universities to own patents and prevent companies from exploiting or licensing such patents. As a first step, the University of Sri Jayawardenepura will receive [...]
Higher Education to benefit from Budget 2018
The Govt, in its 2018 Budget, has proposed measures that would benefit undergraduates of State Universities. Among them include a Health Insurance scheme for Rs 100 million and 3 additional Medical Faculties at Wayamba, Sabaragamuwa and Moratuwa Universities, at a cost of Rs 1,250 million. A professorial unit at a cost of Rs 50 million [...]
Work stops on school’s new building due to non-payment
The contractor who undertook to construct new buildings for Good Shepherd Convent Nuwara Eliya, has abandoned work due to non-payment of dues. The contractor, this week ended work claiming he was no longer able to continue the project, as the Central Province (CP) Education Ministry has failed to meet its obligations. The foundation stone was [...]
Engineering Faculty ‘Freshers’ enter Peradeniya University
University of Peradeniya (UoP) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Upul B. Dissanayake addressing new entrants to the Engineering Faculty, at the E.O.E. Periera Auditorium, said they have entered a prestigious University of the country. It is their duty to learn, depart and serve the county, where taxpayers have paid for their stay at the University. Parents [...]
Schoolchildren visit Indian Navy Training Squadron
Schoolchildren visited the Indian Navy Training Squadron comprising INS ‘Tir’, INS ‘Sujata’ and Coastguard Ship ‘Sarathi’, which arrived at the Colombo Port on a goodwill visit, on Friday (10).
Musaeus sits pretty with Best Drama (‘Chairs’), Best Child Actress
Musaeus College, Colombo 7, won ‘Best Drama of the Year’ in the English Drama- Limited Category, and many more awards for their drama ‘Chairs’ at the State Children’s Drama Festival Awards Ceremony held recently at the Nelum Pokuna Auditorium. ‘Chairs’ was directed by Mrs Nimasha Fernando of the Musaeus College teaching staff. Grade 8 student [...]
Principal felicitated as Erathne MV Kuruvita wins ‘Best School’ award
A ceremony to felicitate the Principal of Erathne MV, Ms Y.H.P.S. Kavisagamuwa, who won the Award for the Best School, at the Prathibha Prabha Teachers & Principals Award, for schools with less than 1,000 students, in the Ratnapura District, was held on Oct.24, at the Erathne MV. The award had been presented earlier at a [...]
Annual Research Symposium by Colombo University, Nov.14-28
To provide a platform for a wide array of academic discussions and bring together Researchers of various disciplines representing different Depts, the University of Colombo (UoC) is organizing the Annual Research Symposium, from Nov.14-28, at its premises. The Inaugural Ceremony will be held on Nov.15 (Wednesday) at the Auditorium of the Administrative Block, College House, [...]
Haren and Shehanthi earn accolades
Haren Nugawela from Wycherley International School and Shehanthi Gunawardene from Colombo International School crowned the top swimmers in the Under-20 age group in the Boys and Girls categories respectively at the 23rd Inter International Schools’ Swimming Championship concluded at the Sugathadasa Swimming Complex last weekend. A total of 859 competitors from nineteen international schools competed [...]
Budding sprint queen Evanthi Imeshika brings glory to St. Mary’s Convent Matara
W.G. Evanthi Imeshika brought glory to her alma mater St. Mary’s Convent Matara and Matara district by winning the 100metre dash for girls Under-18 in a time of 12.37 seconds edging out favourite Shalinda Jenson of Gatgeway College (12.44secs) and Devinya Perera of Musaeus College (12.57secs) to second and third place at the 33rd All-Island [...]
Kenula adjudged Best Batsman at Prima Under-15 Provincial tournament
Kenula Gunaratne of St. Aloysius College Ratnapura was adjudged the Best Batsman of the Tournament at the recently concluded Prima Under-15 Provincial Cricket Championship 2017, organised and conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket. Kenula’s award was presented by Sri Lanka Cricket, Tournament Committee Chairman, Bandula Dissanayake at the presentation ceremony held after the final of the [...]
Gritty Thomian oarsmen are the rulers of Beira Lake
The rowing season for 2017 came to a close last week when the 6th Annual Sri Lanka Schools’ Rowing Championship organized by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Rowing Association concluded on a high note at the Colombo Rowing Club. In this highly competitive event S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia won the Boys’ Under 20 championship while [...]
Malsha and Jinani makes OLV proud
Marsha Fernando and Jinani Fernando brought honour to Our Lady of Victories Convent, Moratuwa by claiming podium finishes in their respective events at the All-Island Schools Games 2017 concluded recently. Malsha was placed second in the Under-16 Girls’ High Jump event while Jinani secured the third place of the Under-14 Girls’ Pole Vault event. Both [...]