St. Benedict’s College pioneers 21st century learning, wins zonal acclaim
View(s):St Benedict’s College is leading a bold educational transformation, and its progress has garnered significant praise from the Colombo Zonal Education Department, according to school officials.
A six-month review meeting held last week highlighted the school’s remarkable strides in implementing its future-focused “21st Century Learning” initiative, launched in 2022 and currently active in Grade 6.
The meeting, attended by key Zonal officials, including Colombo Zonal Education Department Director Ranjith Devabandu, along with officers Lakshmi Dassanayake, Director of Science, Asha Pieris, Director of mathematics, and Ranjith Prematilake, Director of Education Development, reviewed the project’s impressive outcomes. Particularly noteworthy was the overwhelmingly positive student feedback, with an average of over 85% of Grade 6 students expressing satisfaction across all aspects of the new learning approach.
“The progress at St. Benedict’s is truly inspiring,” stated Mr Devabandu the Zonal Director. “Their systematic approach, clear vision, and the demonstrable positive impact on students make this project an exemplary model. We actively discussed how their experiences can motivate teachers and inform professional learning programmes across other schools in the zone.”
St Benedict’s journey is built upon six core paradigm shifts designed to equip students for a rapidly evolving world: Prioritising Learning Over Teaching, Emphasising Skills Over Content, Integrating Digital Technologies (including AI), Exploring Alternative Assessments, Harnessing Creative Arts, and Cultivating Global Competence.
“This review meeting was a significant validation of our collective effort,” said a spokesperson for the school. “The positive student response is our greatest reward. We are deeply encouraged by the Zonal Department’s support and their vision to share our learnings. Our commitment remains unwavering: to foster innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning, ensuring our students are not just prepared for the future, but poised to shape it.”
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