SHCCF and IHRC Host Grade 5 Scholarship Educational Seminar for Primary Students Across Four Schools in Giriulla Zone

Labbala, Kurunegala (September 20, 2023) — Advancing educational accessibility and youth development, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF) and the Shri Hela Higher Education Academy, in strategic partnership with the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC SMM), launched another key milestone of the "Shri Hela Education Care" initiative.

The Grade 5 Scholarship Seminar was conducted on September 20, 2023, at Giri/ Labbala Maha Vidyalaya in the Giriulla Education Zone, benefiting primary students from four participating schools across the division.

Expert Academic Instruction and Resource Distribution

The seminar featured comprehensive exam orientation, model paper discussions, and strategic problem-solving techniques tailored for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination:

Keynote Educator & Resource Persons: The seminar's primary lecture was delivered by Mr. S.M. Sarath (Shri Hela Abhiman Award Winner). Model exam papers were prepared through the expert academic contributions of teachers Mrs. P.M.D. Ayesha and Mrs. Soma Dodampotta.
Cultural Guidance: Cultural direction and logistics were facilitated by Deshabandu Pandit Amaradasa Delankarachchi (Director of Cultural Affairs, SHCCF) and Deshamanya Sadeva Amaradasa (Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs, SHCCF).
Paper Printing Sponsorship: Full printing sponsorship for all examination paper sets was extended by the Batapotella "Shine Star" Sports Club.
Participating Schools: Giri/ Labbala Maha Vidyalaya, Giri/ Maholawa Primary School, Giri/ Wallewa Primary School, and Giri/ Kadirapola Primary School.

Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Transform Educational Support into a Lifelong Ornament for Success"

Addressing the young candidates, educators, and attending officials, Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake—Sri Lankan Commissioner of the IHRC and Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF—reaffirmed the joint commitment to child welfare:

"The Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation and the International Human Rights Commission stand ready at all times to safeguard the protection, well-being, and future of our children. I urge every student to treat the guidance and support provided by your teachers and our foundation as a precious ornament for your life, using it to navigate toward noble life goals."

Institutional Support and Executive Delegation

The program was successfully organized under the executive leadership and direction of Deshabandu Hemantha Vitharana, Deputy Director General and Senior Executive Director of SHCCF.

The seminar brought together key zonal educational authorities and executive members:

Educational Sector Leaders: Mrs. J.A.P.S. Jayamaha (Zonal Director of Education, Giriulla), Mr. Senarath Lankathilaka (Divisional Director of Education, Pannala), and Mr. Sudath (Principal, Labbala Maha Vidyalaya).
SHCCF & IHRC Delegation: Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Deshabandu Hemantha Vitharana, Mr. Udara Rathnayake (Executive Director), Deshabandu Pandit Amaradasa Delankarachchi, Deshamanya Sadeva Amaradasa, Deshamanya Nalin Darshana (Director of Social Services & Welfare), and Deshamanya Dhammika Sisira Kumara (Director of Social Services & Welfare).