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Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI): A Reason to Believe?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, transforming how we live and work. Yet, despite its vast potential, AI often remains a black box, making decisions that are difficult to interpret or understand. This lack of transparency can lead to mistrust, misuse, and even ethical concerns. Enter Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), a … Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI): A Reason to Believe?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) – A Pathway to Global Success

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is a globally recognised educational curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. The IB syllabus is designed to provide a well-rounded education that focuses on academic rigour, personal development, and global perspectives. The IB programme is divided into three levels: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the … The International Baccalaureate (IB) – A Pathway to Global Success

Grade 01 admission 2025 : Circulars issued

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The relevant circular to admit students to Grade 01 for the year 2025 has been released. Sinhala & Tamil circular can be downloaded clicking this link 

EY GDS Sri Lanka awarded as an ACCA Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development

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The EY GDS Sri Lanka Team being handed over the Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development status by the ACCA Sri Lanka Team In a significant milestone for EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Sri Lanka, the company has been awarded as an Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development by the Association of Chartered … EY GDS Sri Lanka awarded as an ACCA Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development

Police fire tear gas to disperse protest by teachers & principals

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Police have fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse a protest staged by teachers and principals over salary anomalies. The teachers and principals launched a protest march from the Fort Railway Station and headed towards Lotus Road in Colombo, where the Police took measures to disperse the protest.  The teacher-principal trade unions today launched … Police fire tear gas to disperse protest by teachers & principals

10,000 schools closed today due to strike – Stalin

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At least 10,026 state schools were forced to close today due to a strike action launched by teachers and principals over salary anomalies, General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin said. Addressing the media today, Joseph Stalin urged the authorities to address their demands, including salary issues faced by teachers and principals, … 10,000 schools closed today due to strike – Stalin

Cabinet nod to introduce Digital Technology for Piriven Education

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Cabinet approval has been granted to provide the necessary equipment for the introduction of Digital Technology for Piriven Education in Sri Lanka.   The Ministries of Technology and Education have jointly planned to implement a program to empower private education by introducing digital technology.  According to the government, this will enable Piriven teachers and clergy/lay students … Cabinet nod to introduce Digital Technology for Piriven Education

Advanced Level student shoots himself

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An Advanced Level student from a prominent school in Kandy is reported to have died by suicide at his residence in Gampola, it was reported. According to Lankadeepa Newspaper, the student had locked himself in his room and had shot himself with a firearm belonging to his father. Preliminary investigations reveal that on the day of the … Advanced Level student shoots himself

Cabinet nod for agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka & Vietnam

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The proposal to enter into an agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka and Vietnam for the period 2024 – 2026 has received a Cabinet nod. The government states that the need to further develop cooperation in the field of higher education between Sri Lanka and Vietnam has been identified due to which the two … Cabinet nod for agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka & Vietnam

Govt announces two major initiatives to boost Sri Lanka’s education system

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The government has announced two major initiatives promising a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s educational landscape, in line with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s vision to create the most advanced, future-focused educational system in South Asia. The President has highlighted that education remains the nation’s greatest asset and that the government has prioritized funding for education and … Govt announces two major initiatives to boost Sri Lanka’s education system

GCE O/L Examination 2023 (2024) : Results Update

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The results of the 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be released within the next 10 days, the Department of Examinations announced. According to Daily News, Examination Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said on Sunday that steps are being taken to release the results within this week. He further said that if they are unable to … GCE O/L Examination 2023 (2024) : Results Update

Strike & Schools : Update from Education Ministry

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The Ministry of Education in a statement has announced that schools across the island will operate as usual tomorrow, June 24. The non-academic staff in government schools have declared that they will initiate a sick-out on Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25 over several demands.

The Gateway to Global Success

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NCHS OPEN DAY, 29 AND 30 JUNE Now that your A/L results are out, don’t delay any further! Don’t miss the NCHS Open Day on the 29th and 30th of June at the Colombo and Kandy campuses. This event is a unique opportunity for prospective students and parents to explore the exceptional benefits offered by … The Gateway to Global Success

2025 Grade 1 school admission : New Cabinet decision

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The proposal to revise the current Education Ministry circular instructions for the admission of children to the first grade of schools in 2025 has received a Cabinet nod. The government states the admission of children to the first grade of schools is done transparently and in a manner that minimizes irregularities. The measures have been … 2025 Grade 1 school admission : New Cabinet decision

My experience as a Josephine

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By: Maruthai Ravindhiran Message to the young Josephians from an Old Josephian St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, is committed to offering a balanced and holistic education that not only prepares our students well for the school and the government examinations, but also nurtures them into people who live meaningful lives in the service of others in … My experience as a Josephine