Jaffna schools' education should be improved to int'l standards

S. Kathirgamathamby, Jaffna special corr

Schools in Vadaradchy should offer their fullest contribution to improve the standard of education in the Jaffna peninsula to international standard, Government Agent Jaffna K. Ganesh said.

He was the chief guest at the annual prize giving of Hartley College, Point Pedro, recently.Hartley College had preserved the cherished norms of perseverance, exemplary leadership and the quality of good reputation for nearly two centuries.

Despite being badly affected by ethnic disturbances, it has been steered through turmoil and turbulence to achieve commendable progress and achievement, the Government Agent said.

He said devoted and dedicated teachers whose resourcefulness and sacrifice contributed immensely to the realisation of the desired goals and aspirations of the founders amidst untold hardships.

He was proud to step into the premises where once the distinguished sons of Sri Lanka such as Prof. Eliesar, Prof. Thurairajah former Vice Chancellor of Jaffna University, our former Speaker K. B. Ratnayake spent their school days.

He stressed the students should reap benefits of education to shape and mould themselves morally, culturally and spiritually.