Nipping Dengue before it stings
A Public Health Inspector advises students of Munhena Junior School, Maggona, on precautions to be taken to prevent the spread of Dengue. In view of the recent rains, the number of Dengue cases have started to rise again. Pic by S. Siriwardena.
Rs 597.6m for laptops to schools in difficult areas: MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) will provide laptops to selected schools in difficult areas, to improve the IT knowledge of the students. “An estimated Rs 597.6 million has been allocated for the project, under which 628 schools are to be provided with 14,230 Laptops,” said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. He said that, despite previous [...]
1,980 principals to be appointed to schools islandwide: MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is to appoint 1,980 Principals to schools throughout the country to fill the shortage of principals. The examinations have been held and the results are due next month. In 2017, the Ministry recruited 3,900 Principals from the Provinces and appointed them to schools, but local government institutions objected and hence, [...]
Principal Allowance for ‘Acting’ Principals in SP
A ‘Principal Allowance’ would be granted to all ‘acting’ principals of schools in the Southern Province (SP) said SP Governor Keerthi Tennakoon. Addressing a ceremony held in the SP Gov.’s Office, Mr Tennakoon said, “There are students who have come first in the island at the GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level exams from the SP. [...]
Absorbing Provincial schools into National schools counterproductive: CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU), last week, said that Government moves to absorb Provincial schools in the North and East, into the National school system, is contradictory to the Ministry of Education (MoE) policy that the ‘Nearest School is the Best School. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said the MoE is planning on bringing six [...]
‘Suraksha’payments six in arrears to 4,000 schoolchildren
Around 4,000 claims from schoolchildren, received by the Ministry of Education (MoE) under the Suraksha insurance scheme, remain unpaid, said the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU). The CTU said the claims made since December 1, 2018, has not been paid, as the Insurance under the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) expired on November 30, 2018. The [...]
Updated CIMA 2019 Professional Qualification Syllabus to stay ahead
In order to meet the demand of a constantly changing workforce with digitalisation, big data analysis and robotic technologies, local accountants must embrace them and apply them in their respective organisations to stay relevant, a top official of a global accounting professional qualification body said. Dr Noel Tagoe, Executive Vice President- Research & Curricula Management [...]
28th Interact District Conference at Temple Trees on March 30
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) will power the 28th Interact District Conference (IDC) as their Official Educational Partner. ICASL as the national body of accountants, is also one of the country’s largest and leading tertiary education providers. ICASL President Jagath Perera said the globally recognised qualification offered by the institute is [...]
Full scholarship opportunities to Study in Japan – Tokyo International University
Tokyo International University, Japan offered five 100% special scholarships and one 30% scholarship for April 2019 intake. The Scholarship recipients were from Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Ladies College and Galahitiyawa Central College. It is still not late to apply for the September 2019 intake. Apply now and win a Scholarship to study in Japan. These scholarships [...]
Start an affordable Degree from Swinburne, Only at NCHS
Many students are searching for the private university that meets their parents as well as their own educational dreams. Australian universities rank high in the list of ‘perfect universities’. NCHS is proud to offer Sri Lankan students the option of studying in a top Australian university, at an affordable price. Located in the heart of [...]
SLIIT Student-body Celebrates 20 Years of Achievements with Enthralling Celebration
Celebrating 20 years of academic excellence as an institution of higher learning, SLIIT’s Student Interactive Society, the apex student body hosted an enthralling get-together titled “Ethereal 2019: A celebration of a 20 year Odyssey” on the 11th of March 2019 at SLIIT’s Malabe premises. The annual get-together at SLIIT is an event that is eagerly [...]
HotDog Showdown 2019, the biggest food festival of the year!
This 30th , come witness the most awaited signature project, “HOTDOG SHOWDOWN 2019” organised for the seventh consecutive year by the Rotaract club of IIT. This year bigger and better from 10 am onwards at Green Path. HotDog Showdown is the biggest hotdog eating competition in Sri Lanka, tailored for all the passionate foodies roaming [...]
What you need to know when studying medicine aborad
In spite of countless attempts to make progress in different avenues of education in Sri Lanka, there aren’t many reliable sources to educate ourselves on a subject as potential and demanding as international medical placements. When it comes to selecting a medical career, there are many questions a prospective student will have from selecting the [...]
Hospitality and Tourism Management Education and Careers in Australia
Australasian Academy of Hospitality (AAH) the leading Hospitality Management higher education provider in Sri Lanka will hold a networking event for students who have completed their Ordinary Level and Advanced level examination to gain a comprehensive knowledge about Career opportunities in the fastest growing industry in Sri Lanka and in the world. The Networking event [...]
Your pathway to a prestigious British Law degree
The 2+1 Law Degree offered by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) in collaboration with the Ulster University Law School is an attractive arrangement for Sri Lankan students who have just completed the A/L Examination. They will spend the first two years following classes that mirror what is being taught at Ulster and will then [...]
The Student Centric Campus
CAL STATE Monterey Bay Degrees available through NCHS California State University is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. With 23 campuses, 460,000 students, and 47,000 faculty and staff, it is one of the largest and most affordable universities in the USA. The diverse student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing [...]
American College of Higher Education partnering up with M.U.S.T, offering a dynamic MBA and PhD
Last week, on the 14th of March, the American College of Higher Education, officially launched their MBA and PhD programmes partnering up with the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST). Mr Rauf Hibathul Hakeem, the minister of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education has been invited for the event alongside several other distinguished [...]
Musaeus College wins Colombo Round of CA Sri Lanka Business Plan Competition 2019
One of Colombo’s leading schools, Musaeus College recently won the Colombo Regional Round of the CA Sri Lanka Business Plan Competition – 2019. St. Bridget’s Convent was adjudged the first runner up, while Devi Balika Vidyalaya was the second runner up. A total of 14 schools from the Colombo district took part in the Colombo [...]
The Ralphs: Another Benchmark in D. S. Senanayake College Big Match history
The annual cricket encounter between two schools is an event that school goers, present and old, all look forward to towards the month of March. More commonly known as the “Big Match”, it is an event that reunites the brotherhood of any school year after year to celebrate the sport as well as its comradery [...]
MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY 24TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The 24th Celebrated Convocation of Management & Science University (MSU) was held in Shah Alam, Malaysia on 23RD Feb 2019 A total of 2019 graduates have been awarded certificates at their graduation. 57 Doctoral Degrees holders in different subject disciplines, 1171 Bachelor (Hons) Degree holders and 577 diploma holders in various disciplines during this convocation [...]
Sumedha College Gampaha wins INCOHST 2019
INCOHST 2019 is an IoT (Internet of things) Inter-School competition organized by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies to create awareness about IoT among Sri Lankan school students and also to make a stage for Young innovators to invent IoT based solutions, catering different social needs. The event was held successfully for the second year running. [...]
Dilmah founder inspires UCL students
The iconic founder of Dilmah Tea, Merrill J. Fernando visited UCL (Universal College Lanka), Sri Lanka’s premier higher education institute and shared his story with the students at the UCL Talks series recently. Mr. Fernando revolutionized the tea industry with the first ever producer owned brand of tea in the world and pioneering the concept [...]
University of Kelaniya (UoK) Sri Lanka is collaborating with CQUniversity, Australia to offer a dual award;
The demand for the field of Accounting discipline is progressively increasing in an exponential way. This development create lucrative vivid employment opportunities in Accounting and Finance fields in Sri Lanka as well as various other countries. At present, there are few government universities and Alternative Higher Educational Institutions as well as professional Accounting bodies, that [...]
Secure your future whilst studying in New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the world’s best places to live and study. The New Zealand government’s strong quality assurance systems ensure courses offered meeting international standards at all times. NZ is an ideal destination for school leavers to undertake their tertiary studies. Whichever level you are studying at, the qualifications awarded by New Zealand [...]
Past Prefects’ Association of Negombo Zone stimulates Thillanduwa Prefects
With an invitation of the Principal, Mrs. M. P. Shiromi C. Peiris, the Past Prefects’ Association of Negombo Zone, led by Mr. J. B. Prasanna Perera, conducted a one-day Leadership Camp in the school premises for newly appointed 22 prefects on Saturday, 16th March. Mr. Sanjeewa Thissera, Mr. Suhash Fernando, Mr. Shirmith Nilantha of St. [...]
After A/L’s, Invest in your Future @ ICBT Campus…
ICBT Campus the leader in private sector education in Sri Lanka has been offering great opportunities for students to obtain world class foreign Degrees in many disciplines since 1999. In association with some of the best British Universities, ICBT Campus offers Bachelor’s Degrees in IT, Business Management, Quantity Surveying , Engineering & Psychology. Studying at [...]
AMDT partners with UK-based Creative Academy Falmouth University
Sri Lanka’s pioneer in Creative Education, ‘AMDT, School of Creativity’ partners with Falmouth University, UK’s top Creative education provider offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses representing the breadth of the Creative Industries, from art, design, and fashion, to gaming, music, and film. This partnership was inaugurated concurrently with the “Festival of Creativity” that [...]
Welcome to New Zealand University OPEN DAY, organized by Rivil International
New Zealand is one of the most attractive and welcoming study destinations in the world. New Zealand is also known as one of the best countries in the world to live. Two of its key metropolitan cities, Auckland and Wellington, have consistently ranked among the top cities with the highest quality of life. New Zealand’s [...]
Aatiqah Jayah heads CIMA Students’ Society (CIMASS) in CIMA’s Centenary Year
CIMASS held its 25th Annual General Meeting to appoint its office bearers for 2019 recently. Aatiqah Jayah was instated as the President, Shehan Senanayake as the Vice President along with Shahid Nazeer as the Assistant Vice President. Mahesha Amarasuriya, FCMA, CGMA, 2018 Chairperson of the CIMA Sri Lanka Country Network Panel and the Head of Private [...]
Nurturing opportunities in Education – Horizon Campus signs MoU with Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
Horizon Campus with their dedication to broaden opportunities in the field of higher education, recently signed an MoU with Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education for the BE.d, ECE and future MEd Programmes. The MoU was signed by Dr.Kumari Grero, The directress of Lyceum Group of Companies and Mr.Upul Daranagama, the chairman of Horizon Group of [...]
Thames New Zealand Education Fair 2019
New Zealand Education Fair 2019 organized by Thames International Educational Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd will be held onSaturday, 30th March. The event will be an opportunity to get information about the post-secondary education opportunities in New Zealand and learn about social and cultural success factors of the country. New Zealand is a famous destination for students [...]
Study, Work & Settle in European Union
On 05th of April; Grand Royal Education – the official representative for Riga Universities is welcoming annual coming of officials from Turiba University. Mr. Imants Bergs – Vice Rector for study development and International Cooperation will meet with prospective students, conduct the presentation, give extensive and detailed information about Turiba University and study opportunities the [...]
Towards the Futuristic helms of Logistics and Management
The Department of Management and Finance of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University annually organizes the KDU Logistics Day. This is the premier event of the Department and is a collaborative programme connecting academics, university students, state sector, and industries. This year, the Logistics Day is scheduled to be held on 5th April 2019 at [...]
SLIM hits a homerun, with four prestigious awards at the “Great Manager Awards”
Wins ‘Company with Great Manager Award’ for the first time Three Managers win ‘Great Manager Awards’ under two different categories The national body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, SLIM, bags yet another great win by securing an award for a ‘company with Great Managers’ and three managers were awarded as ‘Great Managers’ at the prestigious [...]
Scholarship for the advancement of international education
Pabasha Nanayakkara of the Overseas School of Colombo has been offered the prestigious Margaret Sanders Scholarship Award by the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). This scholarship award is granted to only four students worldwide, one from each region covering Africa, South & Central America, Near East & South Asia and East Asia. [...]
Australian Nursing Degree pathway from University of Canberra with BCAS Campus Sri Lanka
BCAS Campus, a top ranked higher education provider in Sri Lanka hosted an information seminar on Australian Nursing degree pathway for a professional nursing career in the global market, on 19th March 2019 at BCAS Campus, Mount Lavinia. An ideal career pathway to work as a registered nurse in Australia or in the global market, [...]
Fish supply chain from Galle to Colombo
In Sri Lanka Sea Food product sector plays a key role.It contributes about 2.7% to country GDP.With the development of the country fisheries sector has a significant scope to increase the level of contribution.The main role of the fishing industry is providing food-fish which is the main source of animal protein in a diet.As well [...]
Gateway College Kandy excels at Netball
Gateway College Kandy has yet again established its power in Netball by winning the Under-18 and emerging Runner-up in the Under-16 International Schools Netball Championships. They beat Lyceum International School, Wattala to be the Under-18 champions and lost marginally to Gateway College Colombo at the Under-16 final. In the Under-18 championship, Gateway College Kandy, having [...]
Shenal, Sithuli, Sehandu and Sithumdi emerge shuttle champs
K.H. Budhi Shenal, Sithuli Ranasingha, Sehandu Thewmika and Sithumdi Seneviratne emerged champions in their respective age groups at the 9th Open Junior Badminton Tournament organised and conducted by the Moratuwa YMCA at its Indoor Sports Complex recently. The event was conducted in age groups of Under-11 and Under-13 for boys and girls and was participated [...]
Peterites create history in Hockey
The Under-20 Hockey team of St. Peter’s College, Colombo, playing against Zahira College, Matale in the finals of the All Island Under-20 Inter-School Hockey Tournament held in Mihinthale, drew 0-0 to emerge, for the first time in the Peterite history, as Joint Champions of the Tournament. The Peterites were unbeaten in the tournament. The Peterites [...]
Youngsters flock in numbers to enjoy a fun-filled day
Ginigathena Primary School, Mahagama Prima School and Albion Tamil School dominated the Nestle Kids Athletics Championship Grade 3 events held at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy. Ginigathena Primary School emerged the winners of Boy’s Category, while Gunasekara Vidyalaya, Sri Jayewardenepura followed in at second with Rahula College, Matara finishing at third. Mahagama Primary School, Homagama [...]
A quest for team spirit and healthy competition
Yet again the much awaited event of the year transformed into a reality on Saturday, 9th March 2019, when the Primary School of the St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa, held their annual Sports Meet. Talents were shown, Coloured flags flew high, hopes of the little ones saw glory, expectations of the parents were met, most of [...]