The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna
Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna said education reforms should focus on changing assessment methods to reduce stress on children and allow them to enjoy childhood, noting that some countries avoid examinations in early years. He suggested that such reforms could eventually make the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination unnecessary. He also acknowledged the role of teachers, principals, teacher advisors and Ministry officials, particularly those serving in difficult and remote schools, in implementing these reforms.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Society demands exams; hence we hold them. A major task within reforms is to change assessments—not merely the exam pattern, but to assess in ways that let children enjoy childhood and reduce stress. Some countries have no exams in early years; perhaps our assessment reforms will also move in that direction. Then, over time, the Scholarship Exam may become unnecessary.
¶ 02 To build society, we must build human resources—requiring great effort by our officials within the system: teachers in remote, difficult schools; teacher advisors; principals; and committed Ministry staff. To all these officers and teachers within our common endeavour, I bow in humility as we pledge to carry this programme forward.
¶ 03 Thank you very much.
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