The Lenovo Mini PCs that we plan to donate this year are very technologically advanced. Generally among Sri Lankan schools, this kind of technology is not only rare, but a privilege.
This ThinkStation P330 Tiny is a powerful one-litre workstation that’s 96%
smaller than a typical device of its kind. ISV-certification and the latest
technology make it a powerhouse despite its size. This tiny workstation is perfect
for endeavours such engineering, architecture, science, finance, and education.
The exact model of the PC is the Lenovo ThinkStation P330 Tiny Workstation i9-9900T 2.1GHz 16GB 512GB P620 W10P R.
We aim to donate 350 laptops, 150 Lenovo Mini PC’s, 150 monitors, 150 keyboards, 150 computer mice, 10 network switches, 10 projectors, monitor cables, network cables, and power cables valued at Rs.150Mn, to 150 schools by October 2023.
This school also received IT Equipment’s and Internet facility from ALTEA Association. The students are experiencing a new way of teaching by using Technology and Internet facility, which they have not experience earlier, in the classroom.
The picture shows that a Teacher is teaching her lesson using Laptop and Internet facility.
This school also received IT Equipment’s and Internet facility from ALTEA Association. This picture shows that the Students are observing Religious interests using Laptop & Internet facility at the assembly, before starting their lessons.
Kg / Ganthuna Kadurata Maha Vidyalaya, Pallegama, Ganthuna
In 2020 the school’s pass percentage for the G.C.E A/L exam was at 33%. After our donations in 2021, the pass percentage has increased to an commendable 100%
Similarly, in 2020 the pass percentage for the G.C.E O/L exam was at 64%, and in 2021 increased to 85%
Grade 5 scholarship results have increased significantly
The school’s population has also increased
The school has used the donated equipment to update their date system, develop an automatic bell system, and to access films and videos to use as teaching tools
The school used Internet facility for their official duties too. Using online, they update database systems such as SEMIS, NEMIS & etc. Using Internet facility they, forward applications for exams online.
In 2022, the school’s Grade 5 scholarship exam results are at the best they have been in five years, and the school’s population has increased
The students were taught how to use the donated equipment, and applications such as MS Paint and MS Word to help further their studies
The school now has access to the internet and are able to use online spaces to communicate with each other, carry out administrative work and organise engaging lessons
In 2021, the school achieved their best results in G.C.E O/L exams with record scores in the school’s history. Previously, the school’s pass percentage was below 60%. After our donations, this number has increased to 73%
The school has conducted additional ICT classes on Saturdays and school holidays to teach students how to use the donations to their full capacity
The school also used donated equipment for official tasks, such as filing scholarship applications and applying for mandatory textbooks and resources
The total number of students admitted to the school has increased significantly
The schools used the donated equipment to forward information to the Education Department online; this has allowed them to apply for school textbooks and other resources, as well as participate in the Education Department’s Zoom meetings
The donations have also helped the schools with commemorative activities, like helping students put on concerts for their peers
The donated equipment have vastly improved the teaching techniques and standard of education. For example, in 2022, 6 students passed their grade 5 scholarship exam. For the Mabopitiya Primary School, this is a record number.
Now with access to working computer technology, teachers are able to use stories and videos online as teaching tools during lessons
Kg/ Belihulwana Primary School, Undugoda
In 2022, the total number of students admitted to the school has increased significantly, and their grade 5 scholarship exam results have improved