2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Seminar: Another Success Story
The final seminar in the 2025 scholarship seminar series, which helps prepare students for their Grade 5 scholarship exams, was recently held at Kallanchiya School. The event was coordinated by the principal of Kendewa School, Ms. Udesha.
A number of schools from the Anuradhapura and Horowpothana regions participated in the seminar. These schools have been part of the “Pirunu Kusak – Pirunu Hisak” food program since 2022.
The event, which provided students with food, drinks, and a gift along with their question papers, was financially sponsored by the SFP 102 food program’s food account. This marks the second time they have sponsored a Grade 5 scholarship seminar.
A special thank you goes to Mr. Torrington Kumarasiri, a lecturer at the Pulathisipura Teacher Training College, who volunteered his time for this event, just as he has in previous years.
Nearly 200 students attended the seminar, which required the use of a school with a main hall. It can be challenging to find a school with a main hall or even five classrooms to hold such events in many rural schools in the Anuradhapura district. For this reason, the nearest suitable school with a main hall had to be selected for the event. The support of the Grade 5 teachers from the participating schools was also invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Participating Schools and Student Count
* Kallanchiya School: 29 students
* Kedewa School: 39 students
* Kende Kekulunuwewa School: 19 students
* Kapiriggama School: 8 students
* Rotawewa School: 15 students
* Konakumbukwewa School: 34 students
* Ginikatuwewa School: 11 students
* Gonapetiyawa School: 12 students
* Pahalarathmalgahawewa School: 25 students
* Nayakapuwewa School: 4 students
* Pallankulama School: The number of students was not specified in the provided information.
Total Students: 196
Congratulations to all the students who participated! We wish you the best of luck with your upcoming exams.
By Dr. Kiloshini Hendawitharana
