Main Special Projects implemented in the Zone
1. A  project  to strengthen the standard of  schools on the verge of collapse in the zone.
Persons Incharge of the implementation of the programme	Mrs. C.Umagiliyage Mr. S.P.W.Wakishta Mrs. P.V.A.A.Damayanthi Miss. R.M.C.Udayangani
2. A   project an developing school Based Assessment programme in the Galle Zone.
Persons Incharge of the implementation of the programme	Mrs. W.V.C.Suranji Mr. S.P.W.Wakishta
3. Produce a CD on guidance to uplift the standard of teachers .
Persons Incharge of the implementation of the programme	Mrs. W.V.C.Suranji Mr. S.P.W.Wakishta

A  project  to strengthen the standard of schools on the verge of collapse  in the zone.

Introduction :

           School statistics compilation has revealed that there are 43 schools containing less than 100 students.  Most of these schools are situated in the rural areas and face the threat of closing school. Though there are imbalances in providing equal opportunities of  education if these schools are closed, the students will lose the educational opportunities due to low socio- economic backgrounds.  This has provided a complex issue in the education system.
           In order to overcome this issue planning section of the zonal office expects to implement this project with the help of others organizations.  This issue is identified as a very important topic in the education planning at National and Zonal levels and the authority of development of these schools is to the zonal education office under the regional education authority.

Proposed Activities  In the Project

1. Identifying schools in the zone students less than 100.
2. Compiling a data base of those schools.
3. Conducting one day workshops for the principals of those schools.
4. Planning special programmes relevant to those schools.
5. Providing a special training to the teachers in those schools.
6. Appointing a facilitating team including the officers in the zonal education office.
7. Appointing divisional level monitoring and observation and examine progress review.
8. Monthly Programmes review at zonal level.

Main Objectives

1. Planning the school development project within one years duration.
2. Conducting  workshops for the principals with regard to this.
3. Provide opportunities to exchange experience with national level specialists.
4. Use participation development approaches with the school and community.
5. Planning, organizing and observing activities which paves the way for school and community participation.
6. Planning of implementing special programmes for the teachers in those schools.
7. Planning regular inspection programmes through divisional offices.
8. Ensure the right of getting equal opportunities of education for economic students with low socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Plan to reduce the competition to enter the urban schools.
10. Provide opportunities to use rural schools as community learning centers.

                        Analysis of Principals with grades

Analysis of  Principals In Service Trainings

           
            Teacher deficiency at subject level

                       
Facilities  of schools on the verge of collapse  in the zone.

Views expressed by the principals regarding less number of students

• Threats from other schools.
• Teacher deficiency.
• Lack of resources.
• Lack of external support.
• Negative attitudes.
• Less active teachers.
• Conflicts.
• poverty.
• Mal nutrition.
• Parents problems.