Belvoir College International, one of the pioneers in the International Schools arena, recently celebrated its 23rd Anniversary. Founded by Late Mr H C Peiris, a philanthropist of rare calibre, the College was able to fulfill a long felt need of the people in the area of the time and is presently managed by the Belvoir Education Foundation.
| Founder’s Day Celebrations – January 2012 |
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The Warden Mr. M.P. Alwis, former Warden Mr. P. Samaranayake, two former Principals Miss. K. Pitigala and Miss. G.W. Liyanage, Sub-Warden and Principal Nursery and Primary Sections Mrs. C.K. Weerasekara, Principal Senior and Middle Sections Mr. D.D.C. Munasinghe are in the photograph.
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Having started with just a handful of students in 1989 and with the able guidance of dedicated and committed Principals and Teachers, the school blossomed into a full fledged educational institute over the years that could compete with any International School. With a teacher- pupil ratio of 1:15 in each class, high standards of education and discipline are maintained whilst offering the best facilities for both curricular and co- curricular activities.
Belvoir College International has students from 2 ½ years to 18 years in the Pre School, Primary, Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary Sections respectively. A broad comprehensive and a balanced educational programme is provided to meet the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and technical needs of the rapidly growing student. Primary and Junior level curricula are designed and revised annually, based on the British Curricula, and at the Senior Level students are prepared to sit for the IGCSE and GCE Advanced level Examinations conducted by Edexcel of London.
| Prize Giving – February 2012 |
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| The Chief Guest Prof. Sarath Amunugama, Vice Chancellor – University of Kelaniya being received by the Warden Mr. M.P. Alwis, , Sub-Warden and Principal Nursery and Primary Sections Mrs. C.K. Weerasekara, Principal Girls’ Section Mrs. Sita Siriwardhana and the Accountant Mrs. Darshani Peiris. |
Belvoir students have shown excellent results at the Public Examinations, which are most encouraging with the majority obtaining highest gradings both at the IGCSE and the Advanced level. Over the years students in the O level, A level and later in the IGCSE classes have shown excellent results with most of them receiving All Island and World Prizes for their achievements at the respective examinations. As an encouragement to those students who excel at their O level and IGCSE examinations, Belvoir Education Foundation has been generously awarding Scholarships to them every year, to complete their studies in the College, free of charge.
In addition to the curricular programme, Belvoir also provides many opportunities for the students to participate in co-curricular and extra- curricular activities in the fields of Fine arts such as Music, Drama, Art & Literary fields and also Public Speaking and Debating through the many associations and societies. An extensive range of sports comprising of Athletics, Basket ball, Foot ball, Net ball, Cricket, Table Tennis, Chess and Swimming are also provided through the relevant sports clubs. They also take part in Cubbing, Guiding, Scouting and Western & Oriental Bands.
Some of the highlights of the School Calendar are the Annual Prize Giving, Nursery Concert, Inter House Sports Meets of the Primary & the Middle & Upper sections, Poson Bakthi Gee Recital, Saraswathy Pooja and Christmas Carols. Both students and teachers take a keen interest to make these annual events meaningful and colourful, while students get the opportunity to showcase their talents in the different fields.
Belvoir students are also encouraged to get involved in humanitarian and community services. Children in the different sections of the College visit Childrens and Elders Homes, donate food items, material and cash to these Homes and also medical equipment to hospitals.
Twenty two delegates from Belvoir College International participated in the Sri Lanka Model United Nations Conference held in August 2011 and won the Best Delegate’s Award while their team was rewarded for their contribution at these Conferences. Belvoir Scout Group – 23rd Colombo has also been very active with most of them becoming Award Winners at the Scout Jamborees. Our Drama Club never fails to compete at the Annual Shakespearean Challenge, Sri Lanka. Belvoir students have shown a keen interest to compete at Inter- School and Inter International Schools Competitions for Sports, Quiz Competitions etc where they get the experience and exposure to face challenges with students from other schools from various parts of the country.
At Belvoir we believe that education involves in the total development of the individual and qualities of the mind on the intellectual and emotional sides are also developed concurrently to make them responsible citizens. We are proud to record that most of our past students who have excelled in various fields are presently holding responsible positions in various high ranking establishments both here and abroad. In keeping with the College Motto, genuine qualities of Truth, Courage and Charity are inculcated in them from their formative stage as young students of Belvoir, helping them to successfully overcome any travails they may encounter later in life as adults. |
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