Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026

April 17, 2026 at 10:40 AM

The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distribution of activity books for Terms II and III already underway.

According to the ministry, the distribution process began earlier this month and is scheduled to be completed in all schools by April 30. 

Teacher training and syllabus awareness programs have already been conducted for provincial primary subject directors, teacher advisors, trainers, and teachers. 

Provincial directors have been instructed to complete any additional training sessions by May 16 to ensure smooth implementation.

The ministry further noted that schools which were unable to cover the subject units of Grade 1, Term I, will be required to complete those units during Term II. 

According to an Education Ministry statement, Principals have been directed to oversee this process. (Newswire)