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Sitting of Thursday, 5 June 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 166 speeches· 58 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Tamil-medium Government Schools in Kalutara District A/L Subject Streams (Q.714/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB

      AI summary A question was raised regarding Tamil-medium government schools in the Kalutara District that offer Advanced Level subject streams. It sought details on the availability of A/L streams in those schools, likely to assess educational access for Tamil-medium students in the district.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister confirmed that Tamil-medium G.C.E. (O/L) classes are being conducted in the relevant schools. He stated that there are 62 such schools in total, including 15 schools offering Tamil-medium classes from Grades 1 to 11, with the answer to continue.

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    • The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Danushka Ranganath raised concerns about educational challenges faced by children in estate-dependent communities in Kalutara District, including Bulathsinhala, Agalawatta, and Palindanuwara, where around 45,000 people live. He asked the Deputy Minister whether steps are being taken to address the significant teacher shortage in estate-related schools, arguing that improving education is essential to uplifting these communities.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary In response to a question on teacher shortages in estate-sector schools, Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna acknowledged shortages of teachers and physical resources in those schools. He said Teacher Assistants recruited in early 2024 are intended to be absorbed into the Teacher Service after meeting statutory requirements, but the process has been delayed by court action. He also stated that 2024 recruitment to National Colleges of Education was aligned with subject and regional vacancies, and that graduates from the Sripada National Institute of Education are being prioritized for estate schools to reduce disparities.

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    • The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Danushka Ranganath asked the Deputy Minister what future measures can be taken to improve the quality of education for children from estate-dependent families. He noted that many such children are isolated or marginalized and argued that better education is necessary to address that marginalization.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna stated that shortages of physical and human resources affect schools islandwide, with particular severity in estate areas. He outlined targeted measures for estate communities, including a Rs. 600 million Indian-assisted grant project, Rs. 30 million from the Budget, and Rs. 10 million under the GEM project for staff training. He said estate schools would receive special consideration in the Government’s policy to ensure fully resourced primary schools within a three-kilometre radius or where needed, especially in view of transport and access difficulties.

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