There are three school days in the week of August 01-05

The Ministry of Education says that government and government-approved private schools will be held only for three days during the week of August 1st to 5th. Accordingly, schools will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. 

 The Ministry of Education further states that it has been decided to carry out home learning activities or online teaching activities on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Ministry of Education said that schools can also be held on Wednesdays and Fridays with the agreement of principals and teachers and the approval of zonal education directors in schools where there are no transportation difficulties. 

 Also, considering the current situation in the schools, the Ministry of Education says that a flexible timetable should be prepared so that every teacher can come to the school for at least three days and carry out teaching activities. 

Director of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath, has given a special notice to pay special attention to health safety measures related to Covid.