The inaugural session of the Ratnapura Sivali Central College Student Parliament took place at the Presidential Secretariat today (Oct 10), presided by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Members of the Student Parliament from Ratnapura Sivali Central College were invited by the President recently to hold their first student parliament session at the Presidential Secretariat. 

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), a total of 152 representatives from the college’s student parliament attended the event. 

Following the inaugural session, the Speaker was appointed followed by the election of the cabinet and the Prime Minister. Subsequently, the newly elected MPs took their oaths before the Speaker.

During the proceedings, student parliamentarians presented ideas and suggestions for their future work in all three languages. Notably, the newly appointed Speaker conducted the assembly in all three languages.

The Student Parliament operates in line with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s vision, maintaining active communication with the Speaker and other Parliament officials.

Addressing the new Student Parliament members, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of drafting proposals concerning students’ needs and submitting them to the Student Parliament. The President highlighted that this process would help gain insights into the requirements of the students.

Highlighting the exceptional nature of this opportunity for the school, the President extended an invitation to the students to fully embrace it.

Furthermore, the President emphasized that the future leadership responsible for shaping the country would emerge from these student parliaments. He underlined that these experiences would serve as valuable support for their future endeavours.

In addition, the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena expressed the President’s aspiration to foster unity among student parliaments across all schools and establish a student parliament forum.

Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary General of the Parliament, provided the students with insights into the role of the Sri Lankan Parliament.

The event was attended by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Principal of Ratnapura Sivali Central College Neil Wathukarawatta and a group of teachers. (NewsWire)

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe initiated the groundwork for an education system fit for the 21st century, gathering insights from abroad, experts and student parliaments. 

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the President stated that in shaping the new education system, input will be sought from Student Parliaments as well.

The President made the observation during a recent meeting with Sivali Central College’s Student Parliament in Ratnapura.

Around 140 student representatives visited the Presidential Secretariat and engaged in a friendly discussion.

During the interaction, the President explained the role of the Presidential Secretariat in Sri Lanka’s government decision-making process, its history and structure. 

He shared plans to establish 10 new universities in the country and facilitate higher education opportunities in England and America through student loans.

Students will have the freedom to choose their desired subjects and educational reforms, including new technology colleges, are under consideration.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe encouraged the students to actively participate in college student parliament activities and even invited them to hold meetings in the main auditorium of the Presidential Secretariat, where Sri Lanka’s first parliament convened.

He also acknowledged the presence of students from the previous group, expressing gratitude for the opportunities provided by his administration.

The Principal of the Ratnapura Sivali Central College, Neil Wathukarawatta and several teachers were also present during the meeting. (NewsWire)

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