INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of those entering the teaching profession dedicating themselves to the future
generation, noting that education in a country cannot thrive without discipline.He declared that no one would be permitted to disrupt school
the education of children is not hindered by school closures or strikes
where appointments were awarded to officers of the Education Administrative Service, as well as teaching appointments to graduates and
sabotage.Furthermore, the President mentioned that he has discussed with the Minister of Education the future process of teacher transfers
and promotions through an online system, emphasizing that no one will face injustice in these matters.Appointments were granted to 60
individuals approved by the Education Service Committee of the Public Service Commission, and teaching positions were awarded to 1,706
graduates and 453 English diploma holders.President Ranil Wickremesinghe symbolically presented several appointments to them.The president
Today, you are assuming a very important responsibility.Even when the country faced bankruptcy in the past two years, and as we took steps
to recover, funding for education was increased.Teachers were recruited not only for existing vacancies but also for future needs
That is why the government is committed to equipping the next generation with new knowledge and modern technology in a changing world
This is a responsibility we all share.Therefore, everyone entering this honourable profession should dedicate their service to the future
generation and must be disciplined.Education in a country cannot be maintained without discipline
You may have 40-50 students in your classroom, but there is a difference between a teacher and a military officer
Military officers train adults, whereas you will be guiding a group of individuals under 18 years of age who need proper training and
In the next 20-25 years, we should aim to raise our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from USD 85 billion to at least USD 350 billion for our
Strikes in schools are detrimental and unjustified
This year, we provided a stipend of Rs
10,000 for all government employees
Some trade unions have requested a revision and additional salary increases, which is surprising considering teachers have already received
two salary increments.Recently, teachers went on strike, abandoning classrooms to protest at the Colombo Fort railway station
University students and others joined, demonstrating and attempting to reach the Presidential Secretariat, even amidst tear gas
While protests are not new, such actions do not befit the honourable teaching profession.In the past, teachers on strike would still teach
without signing attendance books, or they might wear a black armband while continuing their duties, as seen in some countries
However, the most recent strike was entirely different.This situation did not occur in Tamil and Muslim schools, where educational
activities for children continued
Similarly, international schools and private schools maintained their educational activities effectively.However, Sinhala-medium schools had
Children from rural areas attend these schools
I question whether this is also a responsibility of the teaching profession
Teachers of Tamil and Muslim schools recognized the importance of education
When Sinhala-medium schools in places like Nuwara Eliya were disrupted, education continued in Tamil-medium schools
Such disparities should not exist in our country.In certain schools, teachers faced threats preventing them from attending
People fault the government for its lack of action and accuse the opposition of backing such incidents
This situation is troubling.No one, whether directly or indirectly, should disrupt school education from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
I have requested the Attorney General to propose measures regarding this issue
It is imperative that the education of children is not hindered by school closures or strikes
Our actions must be taken with future generations in mind.Yesterday, I discussed with the minister the possibility of implementing a
computerized teacher transfer system
Fairness must prevail in promotions and in the treatment of teachers
Moving forward, we will take stronger measures on this front, even if it may provoke dissent
This is the reality we must confront to secure a better future for our children.Therefore, I urge everyone to prioritize the future of our
I particularly appeal to the opposition not to endorse actions that sabotage education
We must heed the voices of the people and parents in our decisions
these teacher appointments is not an easy task
We undertook the task amid an economic crisis, striving to fulfil nearly 2000 appointments for national schools today
has shown promising results.During a period of economic turmoil, as the Minister of Finance, President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed you
I urge you not to jeopardize the future of our children by accepting these appointments and participating in trade union actions
Your educational journey as a graduate was made possible by the dedication of teachers
It is crucial to ensure our children receive education and pursue careers, lest their future be obscured.In the past, teachers took trade
union action against a bill proposed by Minister of Education Mr
Iriyagolle, teaching children without signing the book
I believe their actions serve as a commendable example.President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as Minister of Education,
established the National Institute of Education and significantly strengthened the educational infrastructure
established, producing approximately 5000 teachers annually
Having someone with such a distinguished record in the sector of education as the current president is a great asset to the education
sector.In the upcoming education reforms, efforts are underway to ensure that university graduates have ample job opportunities without the
These reforms aim to produce graduates well-suited for the job market
Province Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake, State Ministers Vijitha Berugoda and Aravind Kumar, and Secretary to the Ministry of
