‘Physical development should be supplemented with spirituality’

Walter DAYARATHNE - Anuradhapura district corr

Physical development should be supplemented with spiritual development. It is teachers responsibility to provide balanced education for the younger generation, North Central Province Governor Karunaratna Divulgane said. Governor Divulgane made these observations at Anuradhapura Kaluwila, Sena Maha Vidyalaya at a ceremony held to mark World Teachers’ Day.

The governor said he was glad that new Chief Minister S M Ranjith Samarakone was present at the meeting. He had the confidence that the new Chief Minister would work towards improving the educational conditions of the children in the North Central Province.

“There is no other profession than teachers’ profession which is held in high esteem. We worship our teachers. If the teacher has a conviction of the role he is expected to play, there is no difficulty for him to create a new generation, friendly to society”, Divulgane said. “Now, all communities can work together under one flag. All can partake Kiribath seated together on a mat weaved with coconut leaves and talipot leaves.

The shape of the country which had that of a tear drop will change into the shape of a heart, loved by all”,he said. “Let us make determination to ensure the protection of the earth and sky to the younger generation”, Governor Divulgane said. North Central Province Chief Minister S M Ranjith Samarakone said he had identified several projects in the education sector, which need attention.