First Aid to Heart-Attack Victims
A training programme was conducted by the Medical students of the Karapitiya Medical Faculty and Anesthetic Unit of the Karapitiya Hospital on providing First Aid to persons who suffer heart-attacks. Students from 20 schools took part in the programme. Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita.
‘Inservice Advisors’ to raise teachers’ standards- MoE
Cabinet approved a Ministry of Education (MoE) proposal to establish ‘Inservice Advisors (IA)’ to raise teachers’ standards by training them to provide an efficient service. Under the plan, the MoE will recruit 4,471 ‘IAs’ graded between the Teaching Service and the Principal Service, with a new salary scale prepared with the approval of the Salaries [...]
NEC defers admissions, appeal process
Admissions based on Grade 5 Scholarship exam performance and the appeal process have been delayed by a directive from the National Election Commission (NEC) until the elections are concluded, an Education Ministry official said. “We intended to complete the placements within the next two weeks, but now it may be the next term when the [...]
6 Mannar Zonal schools handed over to NWP
Six schools coming under the Mannar Education Zone in the Puttalam district were handed over to the North-Western Province (NWP) recently. In an event held at the Governor’s Secretariat, Jaffna, the schools Rizwan Girls Mixed Muslim School (GMMS), Afdeen GMMS, Ansari GMMS, Hasban GMMS, Ayaf GMMS and Rishad Bathiyudeen Maha Vidyalayam were handed over to [...]
Push for Teachers’, Principals’ salary revision after polls- CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) last week said it would continue to push for the revision of the teachers’ and principals’ salary anomalies, after the elections. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said that, on the National Election Commission’s (NEC) request to refrain from strike action during election time, as it would affect the teachers and [...]
A day to be written in golden letters in the Annals of Maris Stella College
In order to entertain and inform students about the history, culture, literature and achievements associated with English Language, Maris Stella College Negombo held the “English Day”, on 18th October 2019 at the college premises. A notable alumnus of the College, Ashan Dias, also a great actor in the film industry of the island, graced the [...]
AOD presents Reveal 2019 featuring design and innovation of over one hundred young creative
Sending out a clear call to channel young creativity towards bright careers and to take ownership in building a whole new world, AOD is presenting its annual graduate design showcase—Reveal, with the theme ‘Listen to the future’. The theme reflects the importance of understanding the future and giving a platform to the voices of future [...]
A Bright Future with Nawaloka College
School Principals, Agents and Referral Partners were invited to a grand lunch at Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy, as they discussed pathways and programs available at Swinburne University through NCHS. Held on the 22nd of October 2019, the event was well received and enjoyed by all. The event was presided by Dr. Bill Damachis, Dean, Transnational Education, [...]
TRANSFORMING LIVES, ENRICHING FUTURE MBA & PH. D FROM MSU
Management and Science University (MSU) is Top 100 young university and 541st QS World Ranked University in Sri Lanka, which is one of the leading university in Malaysia that established its learning centre in Colombo. MSU is gaining prominence as a provider of quality education in the Asian region in the areas of Hospitality and [...]
Amana International- Paragahadeniya, the Teacher’s day celebration
Teachers’ day was celebrated at Amana International School Paragahadeniya on the 5th of October 2019 with great enthusiasm. The students were trained this is a day to show the teachers that they do a commendable duty to society. It came out as a pleasant surprise for the members of this school when the students organized [...]
Future Marketers Association: The most competent Students Association of the University of Kelaniya
The Department of Marketing Management – University of Kelaniya (DMM) is one of the leading academic Departments in the country and is known for many unique initiatives they have introduced to the Sri Lankan Higher Education industry. DMM has been successful in introducing many creative strategies to disseminate knowledge and to develop skills of next [...]
Soft Skills with Public Speaking for Children
Give your child a boost to face 2020 as a confident leader and Public Speaker with sound values. Take advantage of the last opportunity this year to provide a transformational experience for your child through a highly sought after Rainbow Institute training, Children need guidance and motivation to develop sound values and skills to go [...]
QS World University ranking
The Harvard University was established in 1636 and the long history makes it the oldest higher education institute in the United States and it is widely known in terms of its influence, reputation, and academic pedigree as a leading university not just in the US but also throughout the world. The university is based in [...]
New President must make Sri Lanka $100 bill
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka with a membership of 6000 members, known for developing versatile professionals in the key skills professional integrity, exceptional technical and perceptive skills apart from strong financial discipline staged a ‘ Training partner evening meeting’. Dr Rohantha Athukorala at the Institute for Chartered Accounts ( ICA) Marketing professional Dr [...]
Raffles Colombo paves the way for your journey to success
We are all part of the fabric that makes up societies on a micro and macro level. Each of us works bringing to the table our unique skill sets, personalities, and talents. As creative individual’s designers are in the unique position to influence the pathways of our chosen fields, and in doing so impact society [...]
ICBT campus Higher Diploma Convocation
ICBT Campus in the first amongst a series of Graduations for 2019 held its Convocation for Higher National Diploma and Higher Diploma on the 14th of November at the BMICH. Over 800 students received their Diplomas at the ceremony. Ms. Jane Levy Senior Lecturer from Cardiff Metropolitan University was in attendance and gave away the [...]
NCHS Graduation Ball 2019 : A glorious night
NCHS graduates had a glorious night at the annual Graduation Ball, Night of the Oscars held on the 23rd October at the Galadari Hotel after their Graduation! The venue was filled with fun and magnificent Hollywood decorations organised by the NCHS student Council. Students dressed in Hollywood styles were joined by staff, alumni and other [...]
BCAS Campus Startup 2019
The wonderful startup programme was held on the 9th of October 2019 at Bcas Mount Campus. The objective of the programme was to promote the huge potential for business ideas and entrepreneurs at BCAS. Despite the large number of graduates who pass out, only a small number dare to make the transition into professional self-employment [...]
Peline Tan visits Ceylon Educo
The Ceylon Educo Visa Consulting Pvt Ltd is a company set apart to assist students looking to study overseas. The Company has been inexistence since 2007 and within these 10 years the company has had 100% success in helping students to gain admission to Universities and Colleges around the world.Our main focus has been Australia, [...]
Futuristic Engineering Workshop
Engineering is an evolving field with multiple career opportunities for students in both Sri Lanka and Overseas. Engineers work in a variety of fields to understand their customer’s needs, and then to design, develop, test and certify solutions using only commercially available components and materials. This can range improving and maintaining current systems, to creating [...]