The Ceylon Teachers' Union has demanded immediate intervention following an incident where Grade 5 Scholarship Examination papers were distributed late to students at a Kegalle school, potentially affecting their performance.
The Ceylon Teachers' Union has called on authorities to take swift action to address an examination administration failure that occurred during the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination at a school in Kegalle district. According to the union, examination papers were handed to students with a significant delay, raising concerns about fairness in the assessment process.
CTU President Priyantha Fernando emphasized at a media briefing that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination holds considerable weight in shaping students' educational trajectories. He stressed the need for authorities to recognize the disadvantage created by such administrative lapses and implement corrective measures to ensure affected students receive equitable treatment.
Beyond the examination irregularity, the union has also raised concerns about teacher compensation. Fernando highlighted that the allowances provided to educators assigned to invigilation and other duties related to the Advanced Level Examination this year are insufficient given their responsibilities and current cost of living expenses. The CTU has urged the government to review and increase these allowances to reflect the demands placed on teachers during the examination period.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in Sri Lanka's examination administration system and broader questions about resource allocation to educational personnel.
