Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The General Secretary of the Graded Principals' Association, Nimal Mudunkotuwa, stated that although schools commenced the 2026 academic year today (05), the government has yet to introduce a formal educational plan for Grade 6 students.

Mudunkotuwa noted that while authorities have scheduled the official start of the Grade 6 curriculum for January 21, the absence of academic activities until then has placed teachers and principals in a challenging position.

He further highlighted that several documents are normally provided to schools by the government on the first day of the academic year. However, for the first time in known history, schools have not received the essential student registries (Register Books) requ...