All schools in the island closed until further notice

All schools in the country will be closed from today for the second term holidays, which were to commence on 9 October, the Education Ministry yesterday stated.

The Ministry added that this included Catholic, private and international schools as well as pre-schools and pirivena centres, which will remain closed until further notice. All tuition classes in the Colombo and Gampaha Districts will also remain suspended indefinitely.

In addition to this, the University Grants Commission yesterday stated that the Kelaniya University, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, and the Naiwala Advanced Technological Institute will be closed this week. All students using hostel facilities have been instructed to leave for their respective homes immediately.