The 150th anniversary of St. Mary’s College, Kegalle was held recently, under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam.
Minister Kariyawasam said that a revolutionary change in education must be done, if a social and economic development is to be brought about in the country and the foundation required for this purpose has already been formulated.
“Everybody must work together for the future betterment of the children and I am ready to accept humbly all such proposals from intellectuals submitted through any media like letters and Facebook messages,” he said.
Further expressing his ideas the Minister said that he will not hesitate to take bold decisions for the development of the system of education and if there are any irregularities, people involved will be severely dealt with. Because of this reason it was possible to promote the Ministry of Education to a prestigious level which had been under continuous criticism in the past, the Minister said. The Minister pointed out three main parties who should work with dedication to regularize the education system in the country. “They are the Principal and teaching staff, government and the parents.
The system of education of a country can be strengthened through collective effort of these three parties,” he said.
He further stated that all the necessary decisions will be taken boldly for the future wellbeing of children.