The Secretary said this addressing the media in Colombo on 08/06/2021.

Prof. Kapila Perera stated that, after the affected children inform their situation to the principal of their school, the principal will inform the Ministry of Education through the
divisional and zonal directors.

He further added that the due-date for submitting the applications for the admission of children to the first grade for the year 2022 has been extended to one month from June 30,
2021 due to the prevailing epidemic situation in the country.