North Western Provincial education officials, teachers, and community members gathered in Kurunegala to celebrate student Danoj Theekshana Weerasekara, who clinched the island-wide first rank in the highly competitive Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

Zonal education directors commended the young student for his exceptional academic perseverance, highlighting that his success reflects the strength of foundational primary education in provincial schools. Provincial educational institutes announced dedicated mentoring support and learning grants to encourage budding young achievers across rural Kurunegala schools to pursue academic and creative excellence.