SHCCF and IHRC Host Education Development and Counseling Seminar for Primary Students in Giriulla Zone

Kitalahitiyawa, Kurunegala (October 05, 2023) — Advancing student welfare and exam readiness, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF) and the Shri Hela Higher Education Academy, in partnership with the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC SMM), organized a specialized education development and psychological counseling seminar for primary school students appearing for preliminary entrance examinations.

The full-day workshop was held on October 5, 2023, at Giri/ Kitalahitiyawa Sarananda Primary School within the Giriulla Education Zone in the North Western Province, bringing together students and teachers from six primary schools across the Pannala Education Division.

Comprehensive Counseling & Academic Guidance The interactive session combined academic preparation strategies with psychological counseling to help young candidates build confidence, manage exam anxiety, and focus on their personal development goals:

Program Feature

Resource Persons & Key Contributions

Motivational & Educational Address

Delivered by Mr. Sarath Peiris, Veteran Educational Consultant, focusing on effective study techniques and goal orientation.

Cultural & Program Coordination

Spearheaded by expert choreographer Pandit Amaradasa Delankarachchi and Mr. Bhagya Rohan Nihalsiri (Deputy Principal, Kitalahitiyawa Primary School).

Institutional Support

Coordinated with full administrative backing from Mrs. Jayamaha (Director, Giriulla Education Zone) and Mr. Premaratne Marasinghe (Principal, Kitalahitiyawa Primary School).

Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Prioritize Education to Conquer Life's Goals"

In a inspiring message directed to the participating students, Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Sri Lankan Commissioner of the IHRC and Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF, stressed the value of focused learning:

"Prioritize your education above all external distractions. Align your vision toward the right moral and academic goals, face your examinations with confidence, and conquer life through dedication."

Executive Leadership & Delegation

The event was actively supported by executive directors, coordinators, and institutional representatives:

SHCCF & IHRC Delegation: Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Pandit Amaradasa Delankarachchi, Mr. Hemantha Vitharana, Mr. Jayatissa Athaudahetti, Mr. Udara Rathnayake, Mr. Sadeva Amaradasa, and Mr. Dhammika Sisira Kumara.

Educational Sector Leaders: Mrs. Jayamaha (Zonal Director of Education, Giriulla), Mr. Premaratne Marasinghe (Principal), Mr. Bhagya Rohan Nihalsiri (Deputy Principal), and Mr. Sarath Peiris.