President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of implementing a new education system to steer the country towards economic transformation, one that aligns with global standards and can cultivate professionals suited for the competitive world market.
He stressed the importance of reducing exam pressures and integrating English and technology subjects into the curriculum to prepare students for the workforce. Additionally, plans are underway to establish new vocational colleges and universities of technology.
These remarks were made during President Wickremesinghe’s participation in the national program of distributing free school textbooks and uniforms at St. Anthony Girls’ College, Colpetty yesterday (14).
The distribution program extends to providing textbooks and official uniforms to student monks and nuns across 10,126 schools and 822 piriven schools throughout the island. Symbolically, the President himself distributed uniforms and school books to both student monks and students.
During the event, St. Anthony Girls’ College Principal Sister Anne Christine presented a commemorative gift to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a gesture of appreciation. Continuing his address, Mr. Wickremesinghe reiterated the need for educational reforms and emphasized their critical role in shaping the future of the nation.
