Outstanding Sabaragamuwa Students honored
President’s Fund Recognizes Outstanding 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Students in Sabaragamuwa Province
The Sabaragamuwa Provincial program to recognise outstanding students who excelled at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, under the President’s Fund initiative to honor high achievers at district level, was held at the Ratnapura District Secretariat.
The program aims to recognize and encourage the dedication and achievements of these students, who represent the country’s future human capital. Accordingly, the program recognized 20 students from each subject stream who obtained the highest results in the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in the Ratnapura and Kegalle districts. Each student received Rs. 100,000 in financial assistance and a certificate of recognition.
Addressing the gathering, Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne stated that, in keeping with the Government’s policy of placing “the people first”, the President’s Fund is now playing an expanded role in serving the public.
He stated that Parliament now comprises educated and knowledgeable individuals entrusted with the responsibility of steering the country with a high degree of discipline, thereby changing the political culture of the past.
He emphasized that students who benefit from free education must develop not only their knowledge but also their moral values, use what they learn for the country’s betterment, and step forward to shoulder the responsibilities of future leadership.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Environment Dr Dammika Patabendi stated that education should not be limited to imparting knowledge to children. He pointed out that its objectives also include preparing children to live in harmony with others, develop a love for the environment, respect religious and cultural diversity, and become citizens enriched with human values.
The Minister noted that the Government aims to eliminate disparities in the education sector and ensure quality education and equal educational opportunities for every child. He also appreciated the President’s Fund’s contribution to achieving this objective.
Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary to the President’s Fund Roshan Gamage also addressed the gathering.
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne, Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep, Ratnapura District Member of Parliament and Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee Shantha Padmakumara Subasinghe, Members of Parliament Sunil Rajapaksa and Niluasha Lakmali Gamage, and Sabaragamuwa Provincial Chief Secretary Upali Jayasekara were among those present. The event was also attended by the respective District Secretaries, public officials, teachers, parents, and others.