Grade one admissions on January 15

The Education Ministry has taken measures to admit children to Grade One classes of government, private and international schools for the new year on January 15. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday in Kuliyapitiya that the national ceremony for the Grade One admissions will be held on January 15 at the Isipathana College, Colombo at 8.00 a.m.

Special functions would be organised at school level to welcome newcomers under the guidance of school heads, the Minister said.