The event marking for the commencement of the work for the year of 2024 was held on 1st of January 2024, Monday at 8.30 am at the Paddiruppu Education Zone, presided by the Zonal Director of Education Mr.S.Sritharan.

in this event, the Zonal Director of Education, Deputy Directors of Education, Coordinators, ISAs, academic, and non-academic staff from the premises of the Paddiruppu Education Zone participated. The National flag, Provincial flag, and Zonal flag were hoisted by the Zonal Director of Education and Deputy Directors of Education, respectively and the National Anthem was also played. Following it, oath was taken for the commencement of the public service for the year 2024 by all the officers with the direction of Zonal Director of Education. After that, all the staff gathered in the main hall and there was a special speech by the Zonal Director of Education. finally the colorful cultural events were conducted by the officers.