President advocates for a principled education system at the “Sesquicentennial Banquet” of Wesley College

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of education instilling resilience in children, encouraging them to confront challenges with unwavering principles. He made these remarks while attending the “Sesquicentennial Banquet” of Wesley College Colombo on Monday (11) night at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Established in 1874 under the Methodist Missionary Education System during British colonial rule, Wesley College Colombo has served as an alma mater to numerous notable figures, including pioneers of Sri Lanka’s independence struggle, governors-generals, political leaders, businessmen, scientists and professors, who have made significant contributions to the nation.

The keynote address at the celebration was delivered by Prof. R. Somanathan, an alumnus of Wesley College, who is currently serving at the University of San Diego, USA. The theme of his address was “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Learning and Teaching Methods.” The event also featured by colourful performances by veteran musicians including Alston Koch and the DeLanerolle brothers.

(PMD)