President advocates principled educational systemEducationPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the value of education in building children’s resilience and motivating them to face obstacles with steadfast values while attending the “Sesquicentennial Banquet” of Wesley College Colombo last night (Mar. There, President Wickremesinghe praised Wesley College alumni including Henry Highfield and Sir Baron Jayatilaka, highlighting their significant contributions to Sri Lanka's independence and nation-building journey. During his remarks, he revealed intentions to support AI teaching in classrooms, demonstrating the government’s commitment to funding AI Research and Development. He simultaneously declared his plans to back private educational institutions, such as Wesley College, which have long been essential to the nation’s educational landscape. The event also featured the Principal of Wesley College Avanka Fernando, prominent German politician and businessman Ian Karan, college’s alumni and distinguished guests.

Source: Sunday Times March 12, 2024 13:46 UTC