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This circular (No. 35/2020) outlines the new guidelines and regulations for School Sports. It emphasizes the importance of sports for the physical, mental, and social well-being of students. The document provides instructions for conducting school sports competitions and tournaments organized by the Ministry of Education and the Sri Lanka Schools Sports Association.
This circular (No. 34/2020) introduces the "Suhaga" scholarship program. The program aims to identify and recognize school students who have shown exceptional skills in various fields at the national level, fostering a generation of creative youth capable of facing future challenges.
This circular (No. 27/2020) outlines the importance of reusing school textbooks to manage government expenditure efficiently. It mandates that schools should take measures to reuse at least 30% of the textbooks issued annually, given the high cost of printing and distribution borne by the state.
This circular (No. 26/2020) provides instructions on the effective utilization of school-based financial grants provided for the 13-Year Certified Education Program (Vocational Stream). It details how the initial grant (minimum Rs. 500,000) should be managed to support students following this stream.
This circular (No. 24/2020) cancels previous instructions and issues new guidelines effective from September 20, 2020, regarding the admission of students to district-level Sports Schools. The main objective is to identify talented children and develop their skills for international level competitions.
This circular (No. 21/2020) announces the implementation of the Service Minute for the In-service Advisors' Service (Teacher Advisors' Service), effective from July 1, 2020. It details the method of absorption for teachers currently serving as Teacher Advisors into the new service structure.
This circular (No. 20/2020) supersedes Circular No. 28/2012. It mandates that all education institute premises must be maintained as zones free from the use, promotion, and sale of tobacco-related products, alcohol, and other drugs to ensure a safe environment for students.
This circular (No. 19/2020) instructs all government officials under the Ministry of Education to strictly adhere to the provisions in Chapters XXVII and XXVIII of the Establishments Code when conducting official correspondence. It emphasizes following approved procedures to ensure efficiency and proper protocol.
This circular (No. 18/2020) officially declares "e-thaksalawa" (introduced in 2013) as the Official National Learning Content System for General Education. It encourages the use of this system, which has been recognized nationally (e-Swabhimani 2015), to support digital learning across the school system.
This circular (No. 15/2020) provides guidelines for preparing schools and educational institutes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is issued in concurrence with the Ministry of Health's guidelines and instructs school authorities on the necessary safety measures to be implemented against the Novel Corona Virus 2019.
This circular (No. 12/2020) instructs Ministry staff on the regulations for overtime duties. It stipulates that the maximum overtime hours approved monthly should not exceed twenty (20) hours in terms of Section 7 of Chapter VIII of the Establishments Code, unless specific prior approval is obtained.
Issued on 2020.02.19, this circular details the placement and utilization of G.C.E. Advanced Level Engineering Technology teachers. It aims to ensure that technology subjects are effectively taught across the school system by qualified staff.
Effective from 2020.01.01, this circular establishes guidelines for annual national-level English Language and Drama Competitions. These competitions aim to enhance English proficiency among students in government and approved private schools, and this document cancels previous circulars 09/2014 (iii) and 09/2014.
This circular (No. 06/2020 (I)) is an amendment to the previous guidelines regarding the payment of bursaries to Grade 5 scholarship holders. It specifies that scholarship holders who qualify for G.C.E. (Advanced Level) on their first attempt at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) examination, and who continue their studies in Grades 12 and 13, are eligible to receive the scholarship allowance for a maximum period of two years.
This is the official circular (No. 06/2020) regarding the "Payment of Bursaries to Grade 5 Scholarship Holders". It outlines the eligibility criteria, payment procedures, and administrative guidelines for the distribution of financial aid to students who have qualified through the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.
This circular (No. 03/2020) outlines the strategic initiative to expand the national school network to 1,000 schools. It includes plans for establishing 20 fully-equipped trilingual secondary national schools at the district level and creating integrated school networks to ensure equitable access to quality education.
This circular (No. 02/2020), dated 2020.01.02, instructs all schools to implement a morning physical exercise program. It amends previous guidelines to allocate 20 minutes for these activities twice a week at the start of the school day to promote a healthy and disciplined student population.
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