School Media Workshop for A/L Students in the Bibile Education Zone

The Sri Lanka Press Council conducted a media workshop on 14^th July 2026 for Advanced Level Communication and Media Studies students in the Bibile Education Zone at the auditorium of Yashodhara Balika National School, Bibile. The workshop was organized under the guidance of Chairman Priyan R. Wijebandara and Press Commissioner Dr. Niroshana Thambawita. The resource persons included Prof. Wasana Maithree Herath, Assistant Press Commissioner Suroshana Iranga, Ms Chathushi Vidushika - Attorney-at-Law (English News Investigation Officer), Ms Ishanga Sathurusinghe (Sinhala News Investigation Officer), and Mrs M. Dhulabarani (Tamil News Investigation Officer). During the event, the Press Council donated school stationery packs to the  Principal of the school, Mrs. S.M. Himali Saman Kumari, to support students who continue their education despite various challenges.

The workshop was coordinated by Mr. Prasanna Wimalasooriya, the teacher in charge of the Media and Communication subject, and was attended by the Accountant, Mr. Wenura Sankalpa, Communication and Media Studies students, teachers, and many other participants.