Bataduwa Sri Rathanajothi Vidyalaya in Galle has opened as a specialised school offering aesthetic subjects, with the aim of developing creative talent among children in the Southern Province.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening on 29 September. Her remarks linked arts education with creativity, empathy and the development of responsible citizens.
Creative learning and future opportunities
The Government Information Department reported that she also pointed to emerging opportunities in digital art, film, new media and music technology. These fields were discussed as part of preparing students for a wider range of professional paths.
The event placed the new school within the broader discussion on education reform. Its immediate focus was the provision of aesthetic education, while the Prime Minister argued that the value of schooling should extend beyond examination results and certificates.
Source and photograph: Department of Government Information — news.lk.
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