Schools to reopen on Nov 23, except in Western Province and lockdown areas

Schools to reopen on Nov 23, except in Western Province and lockdown areas

Schools will reopen for Grades 6 and above from the 23rd of November as previously scheduled, said Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris.

However, this will not apply to the schools in the Western Province and areas currently under lockdown.

The Education Minister mentioned this holding a press conference today (November 19).

Previously, the third term for schools was set to commence November 09 before it was postponed by 2 weeks 09 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.