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Gateway College Annual Review 2021 and 2022







Gateway College 1 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 25th Anniversary The Gateway College theme for 2021/22 can only be a level, with alumni excelling in their careers. With commemoration of the momentous milestone that is incredible sports complexes, Gateway has proven twenty five years of rich history as a hallowed centre to be committed to providing the best for athletes of learning and growth for multiple generations of in the school, as well as in the country. youth. With an astounding legacy to look back on as In the coming years, Gateway is focused on Gateway celebrates this significant 25th anniversary, sustainability, concentrating on making buildings there is a certain pride in the fact that the institution eco-friendly and reducing its carbon footprint. In founded by the late R I T Alles, a pillar of education, addition, the school wants to play a large role in has grown to incorporate five schools across the shaping the growth and direction of international island, a compelling feat. schools in Sri Lanka in general. This milestone year Since inception, Gateway has propelled international- celebrates the success of all that has come before, school education forward, providing holistic training including the last few years of unprecedented crises in academia, sports, the arts, and other activities weathered formidably by the school. At this crucial that has shaped students to be Sri Lankan with an point, Gateway stands at the edge of even greater international spirit, giving them an education that acts success, looking to forge ahead and create new paths like a passport to the world, preparing students for the in education, stimulate even more generations of future. This stellar training has led to many students children to achieve even greater heights, knowing achieving academic success at an international that the best is yet to come. 

2 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Contents Gateway College Innovation 119 Futuristic technology 6 School Crest 123 Curricular dynamism 7 Our vision and mission 8 School song Future focus 10 School houses 1 31 Supportive preparation 10 Mascot 1 33 Educational opportunities 11 The History of Gateway 1 39 Alumini association 13 Credentials Leadership Resilience and recovery 16 Chairman’s message 144 Uninterrupted education 18 Board of Directors 145 Training for Staff 20 Educationalists at the helm 146 No child left behind 22 Team leaders 147 Creating joy through collaboration 23 Group managers 1 48 Future-ready education 1 49 Virtual sports programmes Framework 150 No stakeholder forgotten 150 Not forgetting the community 26 Administrative structure 152 Taking care of our staff 38 Facilities 1 53 Satisfaction survey 46 Policies 47 Security, health, and hygiene Star performers 48 Community and ethos 1 58 Academic 25th Anniversary 1 68 Sports activities 1 68 Co-Curricular 52 Anniversary special Related organisations Gateway experience 192 Related organisations within the Students Gateway Group 63 Community 66 All round excellence Future 76 Pursuing distinction 92 Student well-being 1 96 Looking to the future Teachers 101 Nurturing education 1 06 Empathetic care and emotional well-being 1 08 Constant development 

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6 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 School Crest Gateway College The elements within the School Crest signify the essence The Globe signifies international education, while the of Gateway College. Arrow represents Gateway’s advancement in technology. The colours used in the Crest have significance of their The Book depicts knowledge, while the Torch signifies own: Blue and Grey signify School colours; Red represents enlightenment. power and energy; and White represents purity. The three Interwoven Squares represent teamwork The two Sri Lankan Lions holding the shield depict and a sense of belonging between Parent, Teacher, and courage and bravery, and represent the Sri Lankan Student, whereas the three colours of the diagonals, identity of the School. Orange, Green, and Maroon, signify the Communities of Sri Lanka and identify the School as being multi-ethnic The Golden Eagle represents the School’s highest award and multi-religious. in sports.

Gateway College 7 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Our Our vision mission Energize, Enlighten, Empower Adding value The vision of Gateway College is to Energise with a • Create an educational environment that naturally healthy body and Enlighten with a healthy mind and drives value addition at school as well as at home. Empower one and all to be good citizens. • Develop an educational culture that enhances spiritual, moral, emotional, physical, and intellectual Gateway College development. • Provide opportunities for every student and teacher to reach his or her highest potential. Tenacity and zeal • Steadfastly pursue excellence in education. • Adapt smoothly to change. • Speedy action with determination to get things done. • Open-minded, winning attitude. Education for tomorrow • Consistently benchmark world-class educational systems to build best practices. • Facilitate an open environment to encourage innovative and creative thinking with prudent risk-taking. • Provide state-of-the-art facilities and resources to meet tomorrow’s needs. • Create a research-oriented culture and a passion for lifelong learning. Community of spirit • Share success with humility. • Care for community and the environment. • Build “family spirit” through mutual trust and respect. • Inculcate Sri Lankan values and culture in a pluralistic setting. • Promote a sense of belonging to the alma mater and the motherland.

8 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 School song Gateway O Gateway We pledge to tread thy glorious way A beacon, a light we shall be For fellow beings your path to see // Gateway to learning emblazons our crest Ready we follow, daring the best In work or play the grey and blue flies high Higher, still higher is our rallying cry Gateway O Gateway We pledge to tread thy glorious way A beacon, a light we shall be For fellow beings your path to see // Nurtured as we are with understanding and love We discipline ourselves no orders from above Teacher, parent, pupil, with perfect rapport Shoulder to shoulder we will march to the fore Gateway O Gateway We pledge to tread thy glorious way A beacon, a light we shall be For fellow beings your path to see // Gateway College

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10 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 School Mascot houses School houses are named after the first four Prime The shield emblazoned with Lions in the School Crest, Ministers of Sri Lanka: Don Stephen Senanayake, standing for bravery and our Sri Lankan heritage, along Dudley Shelton Senanayake, Sir John Lionel Kotelawala, with the Golden Eagle, constitute the School’s mascot: the and Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike. The “Gateway Griffin”. The Griffin is a legendary creature famed choice of such distinguished personalities to grace for its intelligence, power, honesty, discipline, and majesty, House names underlines the emphasis laid by the combining the King of the Beasts and the King of all Birds. school in developing an affinity to the motherland and The Mascot can be seen encouraging our students at acting with a sense of responsibility to her children. sporting events and goes by the pet name “Griffy“. This is also a way of signifying the respect the school affords to statesmen who have left an indelible mark on our society and for their individual contribution towards defining the spirit of Sri Lankans. Gateway College

Gateway College 11 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 The history of Gateway Gateway College was founded by Ralph Ignatius Thomas “The child leaves our gates Alles, a visionary dedicated to the cause of the Nation’s as a confident, compassionate education. Educated at St Aloysius’ College, Galle and citizen, who has the ability St Anthony’s College, Kandy, R I T Alles gained national to move around in society, recognition as the founding father of D S Senanayake one who is equipped with College, Colombo, one of Sri Lanka’s leading the skills of surviving in this educational institutions. complicated world.” Prior to founding Gateway College, R I T Alles received R I T Alles training from the Cambridge Institute of Education, served as a teacher at Royal College, Colombo, was Principal of Zahira College, Colombo, and acted as State Secretary of Education. Today, Gateway College embodies R I T Alles’ belief of providing holistic education and moulding students who are international in nature, but Sri Lankan at heart. His ethos and philosophy are embedded in our vision and mission. Gateway College

12 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Time line with key events 2022 Gateway College celebrated its 25th Anniversary having established itself as one of Sri Lanka’s premium educational institutions. 2020 Moved to a hybrid model of teaching and learning. Even in a challenging year Gateway thrived due to its early embracement of technology. 2019 Unveiled a state-of-the-art 50m swimming pool, equipped to Olympic pool standards, at Gateway College Negombo. It was the first of its kind in an International school. 2018 Gateway College Ratmalana was opened, bringing a state-of-the-art football ground and modern pavilion to the Dehiwala and Ratmalana schools. 2013 Gateway College Dehiwala was established as a result of the acquisition of the American International 2009 School, Dehiwala by the Gateway Group and its amalgamation with the Gateway College Bambalapitiya school. The remaining sections of Gateway College Kandy were relocated to a new site. Expansion of Gateway College Bambalapitiya to include Year 7 and Year 8. 2007 Gateway College Negombo opened at a scenic location between Negombo Road and the lagoon. Since 2005 then, the school has thrived and expanded at a rapid pace and acquired several adjacent blocks of land to accommodate the expansion. Gateway International School became Gateway College, and was relocated to the new and current premises of Royal Gardens, Rajagiriya. 2002 The Foundation section of Gateway Colombo was moved to 175, Castle Street, Colombo 8. Similarly, the Secondary School expanded further at Rodney Street, Colombo 8. Gateway College Kandy expanded its premises from Anniewatte to Asgiriya, where the school’s foundation and Key Stage 1 sections were housed. 2000 The first purpose-built building, on 1st Lane off Gothami Road, was completed and named the “Millennium Tower” as it was completed in year 2000. The school grew rapidly in number from its humble beginnings. 1999 Gateway acquired the Kandy International School, which later became Gateway College Kandy. Gateway International School Bambalapitiya was established at Vajira Road. Gateway College 1997 Gateway College, then known as Gateway International School, first opened its doors to 33 students who were supported by eight teachers. The school then operated from two locations with the Secondary School at Rodney Street and the Primary School at Gothami Road.

Gateway College 13 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Credentials Gateway is proud of its many credentials, which range from formal Gateway has achieved: accreditation and excellent examination results to campuses and environments that support holistic education. We believe that all • The highest number of High Achiever Awards at the Annual these credentials put together make Gateway a foremost seat of Edexcel Awards, in the last ten years learning in Sri Lanka. • An exemplary track record in sporting/co-curricular Gateway is recognised as: activity achievements, with a number of Gateway students representing Sri Lanka in athletics, swimming, basketball, • An International Teaching Institution of Pearson Edexcel chess, football, tennis, badminton, squash, and scrabble • An Associate School of Cambridge International • An approved institution of the SACE board • Prestigious university destinations for students, including • A Microsoft Showcase School the Ivy League in the USA, Russell Group in the UK, and • A Duke of Edinburgh Independent Award Centre Go8 in Australia. • An accredited SAT test centre of the College Board, USA • A registered institution of the London Academy of Music and Gateway also provides: Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) • University pathway programmes with A/Ls through • A member school of the Educational Collaborative for organisations such as NCC Education, UK International Schools (ECIS) that is headquartered in London • A broad and enriched curriculum, including STEM, artificial • Microsoft Centre for Excellence intelligence, robotics, innovation studios, math labs etc. • SLT EdTech Specialist School • Dialog DigiEdu Model School • An emphasis on the arts through drama, music, fine arts, etc. • International exposure with educational excursions and university summer camps • Community Service, Work Experience, University Counselling and Volunteering, Internship, Skills and Sport and Adventure offered through the Founder’s Award during A/L years • Purpose-built campuses with modern facilities for all its schools • A healthy student/teacher ratio of 10:1, combined with continuous professional development of teachers, both locally an internationally • A family environment with rich cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. Gateway College

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Gateway College 17 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Chairman’s message The year 2022 was a very special environment where every student and every member of staff is Leadership year for us as we marked an happy. The next lesson is to beat your own mark. I am very proud important milestone: our 25th to note that Gateway has never benchmarked itself against any anniversary. other school. As an institution and as individuals, our focus has been to become better than what we already are. We had intended to celebrate our silver jubilee with a host of events spanning the entire year. However, the economic and Each year, we have a theme that is our motivation and driving political crises in the country resulted in these being pushed to force. Last year’s theme was: ‘Think Beyond, Rise Above’. the final term. Despite the unexpected change to the calendar, Regardless of what is going on around us, we need to take the we were still able to hold all our planned celebrations and initiative and make things happen. An apt adage for our current events – an achievement that was made possible owing to the context, this theme is about being proactive in a manner that will determination, tenacity and hard work of the staff and students. have a positive and lasting impact on our school community and We conducted religious ceremonies in all the schools, had a the country. special staff gathering and awards ceremony at the Shangri-la Hotel in Hambantota, had a cooperate event, carried out a tree One such way of being proactive is to learn from what is planting campaign where we planted 2,500 trees, produced the happening around us. The unprecedented leadership crisis musical Applause 25, and published a unique anniversary coffee the country experienced last year taught us the importance table book. We ended on a high with a walk and carnival in the of responsible, stable and accountable heads. Applying this final week of January this year. lesson to our school, I have been focused on strengthening our leadership. Over the years, I have been focused on hiring staff While the turbulence of the past year presented many challenges, who are not just capable, but also passionate about what they do. I am proud to state that school life carried on undisrupted. We We offer a variety of training for our staff so that they can grow continued to offer the best learning experience possible to our professionally. We open up a range of opportunities for teachers students. As a school that subscribes to the philosophy of ‘no to take up roles of responsibility, developing them as future child left behind’, we did everything we could to make up for leaders who will take the school forward. any lost opportunities caused by the pandemic. At our awards ceremonies and the Colors Nite for sports, we recognised the While we bask in the joy of commemorating our silver anniversary, achievements of students from 2020 onwards. We were even we remain optimistic about the upcoming year. We are under able to convince Pearson Edexcel to do the same. We increased no illusions that the trials in the country are far from over. We the number of inter-house and inter-Gateway events to give anticipate tough times ahead for all of us. Yet, we are confident students as many openings as possible to catch up on the in our ability to navigate even the choppiest of waters. This chances they may have missed to participate in sports and assurance stems from our recent experiences. The pandemic co-curricular activities. showed us that, with all hands on deck, we, the Gateway family, will keep sailing amidst the roughest waves. The bonds that we At Gateway, we have always been future-oriented in our have fostered and the ethos of care for country and community endeavours, while at the same time regularly looking back and will enable us to not just overcome our future challenges, but reflecting on the advice given to us by our founders, the late Mr thrive through them. R. I. T. Alles and Mrs Rohini Alles. This year, I would like to focus on two key lessons they taught us. The first is to work with a sense With twenty-five years behind us, I would like to welcome you of belonging. This is perhaps one of the most important tenets all into the golden era of Gateway College. I believe that, in this for us to imbibe – as the school keeps growing and expanding, new epoch too, we will continue to be a trailblazer of education we will aim to keep the Gateway family together, creating an in this country. Dr Harsha Alles Chairman

18 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Board of Directors Leadership Dr Harsha Alles schools in Sri Lanka. He also represents Sri Lanka years of Gateway, Mrs Alles also concentrated on in the Advisory Committee of The International developing the leadership skills of the students Chairman – Gateway Group Career and College Counselling Conference (IC3). as well as the usage of English Language in the Dr Alles was appointed as a member of the school environment. This focus made the students “While immensely proud of the legacy Gateway National Education Commission by His Excellency more confident and engaged in school activities. College has created in 25 years, we continue to the President of Sri Lanka. He currently serves as a strive to build our future with confidence.” member of the “Task Force for Education” that was Concentrating on these areas of pastoral care, Mrs established under the Ministry of Education for Alles ensured that the students were independent, Dr Harsha Alles is a doctor of medicine by the implementation of new education reforms in confident, and ready to take on higher challenges. profession and holds an MBBS and a PhD. He was a the country. Elegantly and impeccably dressed at all times, lecturer at the Medical Faculty of the University of Mrs Alles, has the ability to walk with kings yet Colombo prior to assuming duties as Chairman of Mrs Rohini Alles not lose the common touch. She is equally Gateway. He is credited with putting the Gateway comfortable talking to a Head of State as well brand on the map, as a provider of technology- Managing Director as the school gardener. Her “firm, friendly, and based, high-quality education through a large fair” principle that supersedes every action taken network of institutions that include 5 international “Gateway College is the story of a close-knit by her made it possible for her to be respected schools, 2 national curriculum schools, a graduate community that has overcome many obstacles even by those who opposed her. Especially in an school, and over 12 training centres spread across to become the pillar of education it is today. era where female empowerment is encouraged the country. Some of Gateway’s educational Everyone who has been a part of that story and celebrated, Mrs Alles’ experience during programmes have been used in 12 countries, can be proud.” her lifetime is an inspiration to all teachers and spanning three continents. Dr Alles is also a Mrs Rohini Alles is an inspirational leader of educators. Director of the Universal College Lanka that offers education for succeeding in different roles in Monash University programmes in Sri Lanka. different settings. She started her career as a Mrs Rohini Alles was awarded the Lifetime teacher of the largest school in the country, Royal Achievement Award by The International Schools He has won two “Young Scientists Scholarship” College Colombo; became the Deputy Principal of of Sri Lanka (TISSL) for her outstanding service awards and a Presidential Award for research. In a co-ed government school, President’s College; in education in 2019. TISSL initiated the Lifetime 2000, he was recognised as “The Outstanding and finally supported her husband, late Mr R I T Achievement Awards to recognise dedicated Young Person of the Year” for his contributions Alles in establishing one of the best international educators who have altered the course of towards IT education for children. In 2003, he was schools, Gateway College, from the bottom up education in Sri Lanka. adjudged the Gold Winner of the CIMA Pinnacle within a span of only twenty years. Awards as the “Outstanding Businessman of the Being an active teacher and administrator, Mrs Mrs Dinali Alles Year.” In April 2018, the Chartered Management Alles focused on the discipline and the holistic Institute named him the “Best CEO of the Year” in development of the students. This dual focus Director the services category of large organisations. was instrumental in elevating the standard of the schools she was involved in. In the early “Every milestone is a cause for celebration and a Dr Alles was also the architect in setting up reminder that, with hard work, dedication, and The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) innovation, our past lays the foundation for an as its Founder Chairman. TISSL is an umbrella even brighter future.” organisation consisting of the leading international

Gateway College 19 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Board of Directors Mrs Dinali Alles counts over 37 years of experience instrumental in transforming the school into the Mr Ramantha Alles, upon his return to Sri Lanka in education. As a trained English teacher, she most prestigious English medium private school after completing his education in the United served the Government of Sri Lanka for 21 years in Kandy. When he took over the school in 2001, States of America, where he received a Bachelor before she took up duties at Gateway. She has it was a little-known school having less than 400 of Science in Aeronautics and Business made an immense contribution to laying down students on its roll. The school is lauded today Administration, he began his career at Apogee processes and adopting Global Best Practices in for its excellent academic and curricular record, Holdings, a diverse group of companies involved teaching at Gateway College. She keeps a close with student enrolment exceeding 1,300. It is Mr in telecommunication, fire protection, and media eye on Gateway Primary Schools drawing on her Herath’s sound, down-to-earth, practical wisdom, industries, overseeing the Group’s daily operations vast experience as a teacher and administrator. and his loyalty and unremitting hard work, which at an upper management level. He now counts As a Director of Gateway College, she is actively allowed that transformation to take place. over ten years of experience in the corporate involved in the management of the School in sector. In addition, he functions as a working Colombo and also takes a personal interest to Mr Herath is held in high esteem as a “father director of Springfield College, an English medium ensure maintenance of standards and quality, as figure” in view of the width and the depth of national curriculum school that is fully-owned by expected by the Board. his experience in the field of education and the Gateway Group. educational administration. He has also won great respect for the way in which Gateway College Kandy has won recognition and prestige during the years of his stewardship. Mr Herath’s aptitude for resolving the problems of parents, teachers, students, and support staff cordially, is an invaluable gift in a head of an institution, and therefore is highly admired by all who work with him. Mr Asoka Herath, too was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award along with Mrs Rohini Alles in 2019, by The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) for his outstanding service in education. Mr Asoka B Herath Mr Ramantha Alles Ms Anishka Alles Leadership Director Director Director “It takes courage to let go of the familiar and “As we reach the 25-year milestone of our “The growth we have experienced in the last embrace the new. Feel empowered to take journey we look back at all our achievements 25 years has been due to our commitment and on change.” brought about by hard work, dedication, and the focus as we strive for excellence. As we look to struggle to always improve ourselves. Now, more the next 25 years, we will continue the traditions Mr Asoka Banda Herath has over 50 years of than ever, we must think beyond and rise above that have brought us here while we innovate and practical experience in education in Sri Lanka. He to ensure a brighter future.” adapt to the changing conditions of the future.” started his teaching profession as a special trained teacher in mathematics and retired as the Principal The most recent addition to the Gateway Group’s of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, which he elevated Board of Directors, Ms. Anishka Alles completed into becoming the most sought-after Government her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and boys’ school outside Colombo. International relations in the United Kingdom and went on to complete her Master of Fine Arts in Mr Herath served Dharmaraja College for over Production for Film and Television in the United 30 years in various roles: as an Advanced Level States of America. Her scope of responsibilities teacher, Sub warden of the hostel, coach and within the Gateway Group includes management master-in-charge of cricket, Deputy Principal and marketing for Seven Cs, Big Spark, and the and finally as the Principal, even beyond Gateway Graduate School. retirement, at the request of parents and the Old Boys Association of the school. As the Principal of Gateway College Kandy, Mr Herath was

20 Gateway College PRO6OF Annual Review 2021 & 2022 She is a firm believer in making school a happy and safe place. Her endeavour to support her Educationalists team’s growth has resulted in everyone finding at the helm their passion and strengths. She believes that education encompasses all aspects of life. To her, the teacher plays the most important role – of a role model, cheerleader, and friend. Mrs Nirmali Wickremesinghe Ms Vinita Shenoy Mr Gladwin Canagasabey Consultant to the Gateway Group of Principal, Gateway College Colombo Principal, Gateway College Kandy Schools “Empowering young voices and energizing the girl We are happy to celebrate 25 years of “Every small act can change the world. As we head child will enlighten society to the golden era.” accomplishments at Gateway through into the unknown, choose to be brave and kind.” countless hours of hard work with Ms Vinita Shenoy, as a principal, stands committed passion,tenacity,humility,service and excellence, Mrs Nirmali Wickremesinghe joined the Gateway to taking forward the vision of the Founder, as that will keep us pushing through to many more Group of Schools in 2014. She brought with well as the Chairman and the Board of Directors. years to come. her many years of experience as a teacher in Having played an active role in Gateway’s journey both state and private schools in Sri Lanka, to becoming one of Sri Lanka’s top International Mr Gladwin Canagasabey started his educational international schools overseas and as the Deputy Schools, she is now looking forward to ushering career in 1988 as a graduate teacher of botany Principal of Bishop’s College and the Principal of the school into its next level of excellence. and agriculture. Later, he joined the Eastern Ladies College. She is recognised as an educator University of Sri Lanka as the Head of Sports and who transformed the learning approach to be She is an educator by profession and a gardener Physical Education where he served for 11 years. enjoyable to students, while ensuring the holistic by choice, an epigraph prompted because of her Whilst at the Eastern University, he also served development of the child. She enjoys a fine passion for nurturing, a concept that includes both as a visiting lecturer in child psychology and reputation as an innovative educationist who was children and nature. educational psychology. able to infuse life and vitality into the Sri Lankan national curriculum. She has, thereby, brought Working with children for over three decades, In 2004, he was appointed Headmaster of S in many new perspectives and best practices to Ms Shenoy has also earned two degrees, one a Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa, where he founded make education even more dynamic at Gateway. bachelor’s in commerce and another a bachelor’s and implemented the preschool and bilingual in Science – Teaching Technology. She found that medium of education. Later, he joined Trinity As a Consultant to all Gateway schools, Mrs the urge to keep learning was still strong, so she College, Kandy as the Vice-Principal, where he Wickremesinghe plays a key role in formulating added an MBA in HR to her repertoire. A diploma served from 2007 to 2014. Prior to joining Gateway policies, developing curriculum and textbooks, in Human Rights and Computer studies took College, he was the Registrar at the prestigious professionally developing teachers and acting learning and understanding the education field General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, as counsel to the heads of Gateway schools to different vistas. A dab of Positive Psychology and Springfield Colleges. She also personally and mindfulness further supports her passion spearheaded the pilot project for Global for nurturing. Perspectives, for which Gateway College was selected by Cambridge International Ms Shenoy joined Gateway College Colombo, the Examinations UK. flagship school, in June 2010 and has since risen to the rank of Principal. Leadership

PRO6OF Gateway College 21 Educationalists at the helm Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Ratmalana. Mr Canagasabey also served as the of learning skills to engage with others, in After obtaining her BA from the University of Manager of Hillwood College, Kandy and was education for social responsibility.” Kelaniya, Mrs Priyanthi Seneviratne began her on the Advisory Board of the Church Missionary professional career at Ladies’ College, Colombo. Schools (CMSC) in Sri Lanka. Mrs Devika Alldis’ career in education spans over She counts over 17 years of experience at Ladies’, 37 years in government and international schools. teaching Greek and Roman Civilisation and English Mr Canagasabey holds a Bachelor of Science She has taught English, English Literature, and for Advanced Level classes. She was the Head in Agriculture (Honours Degree) from the Western Classical Civilisation at both International of the English Department at Ladies’ for eight Eastern University of Sri Lanka and a Master of General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) years and a member of the staff council. She Science in Organisational Management from the and GCE Advanced Level. Additionally, she has was responsible for curriculum development in Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University been a teacher trainer, examination officer, and English language and literature at both Primary of Peradeniya. He had also completed his a visiting university lecturer. In 2008, she was and Secondary levels. Under her direction, Ladies’ Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology at appointed Headmistress of Gateway College College maintained its reputation for English the Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology, Negombo. Her dynamism and energy have literary excellence. Later, Mrs Seneviratne took and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education at contributed greatly to the rapid progress of the up the challenges of the corporate sector for 12 the National Institute of Education in Sri Lanka. establishment and her ability to hold the entire years. Under her leadership, the regional office of Furthermore, he obtained a merit pass in the school community together as a family has been The Chartered Institute of Marketing UK (CIM Sri Diploma in Child Psychology at the American the hallmark of her success. Lanka), won the international award for “Best CIM College of Higher Education and a Postgraduate Region” four times. Diploma in Management from the Open Mrs Alldis holds a BA in English Language University of Sri Lanka. His career in education and and Literature from the University of Sri Mrs Seneviratne re-entered academia in 2011, administration spans a period of 32 years, during Jayewardenepura and an MA in Linguistics from serving as Principal of a leading international which time he has made important strides within the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. She was school. Three years later she joined Gateway the education system in Sri Lanka, with emphasis professionally trained at the Teacher Training College as Principal and worked with Mrs. Noreen on pastoral care. College, Peradeniya and received her TEFL Welikala, Consultant to Gateway College Dehiwala, qualification from the University of Toronto. until the latter retired in February 2016. Mrs. Seneviratne who takes up challenges with equanimity, was appointed Principal of Gateway College Ratmalana in 2018, when the school was first established; and currently leads both schools. Mrs Devika Alldis Mrs Priyanthi Seneviratne Leadership Principal, Gateway College Negombo Principal, Gateway Colleges Dehiwala and Ratmalana “When hundreds of millions of students in the world are currently challenged to learn solely “Gateway’s Tapestry of 25 years is vivid and online, the pandemic has made educators rethink of many hues, enriched by the abundance of solutions and systems in teaching and learning. achievements in every field of educational We have braved the present to create a learning activity and the constant innovation, that have environment where students are inspired to learn been woven into its fabric. Secure in this strong for themselves, with progressive, reconstructionist foundation, we now advance joyously towards our opportunities, and tools that support the building Golden Era.”

22 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Team leaders Manjari Tennakoon Surani Maithripala Pubudu Wijesinghe Thilaka Jinadasa Team Leader, Curriculum Team Leader, Change Team Leader, Data Analytics Team Leader, Sports Development Management and Higher Education Development Guidance Manjari has an MA in English Surani graduated in Computer Thilaka is an internationally Literature and a Postgraduate Science from the Metropolitan Pubudu is passionate about accredited netball coach with over Certificate in the Teaching of English University, UK and holds an providing well-rounded guidance 22 years’ experience in Sri Lanka, from the English and Foreign MBA from the University of to help students choose higher Brunei, and Maldives. She holds Languages University, Hyderabad, Sri Jayewardenepura with a education pathways that match an international license for netball India. A classroom teacher at heart, specialisation in Human Resource their skills and aspirations. She firmly coaching levels 1/2/3 from the she is currently engaged in working Management. She has over 20 believes in the enormous potential Western Australian Netball Inc/ with other teachers on curriculum years of experience in the field a compassionate and well-informed Netball Singapore, and an and delivery, in order to enhance the of education both in Sri Lanka adult has in helping a young person international license for strength and teaching and learning in classrooms and Singapore. She is involved in succeed in study, work, and life. conditioning from the Australian beyond her own. driving technology for education Sports Commission, both from in our schools. She believes that With over 15 years of experience Australia. She has led the Sri Lanka Occasionally a material developer, technology is a powerful tool for in the education management netball team to victory in the Manjari has co-authored the Pearson transforming learning for both industry, she possesses skills in Asian Championship twice, as the Edexcel International GCSE Text educators and students. She is a educational technology, curriculum National Coach. In addition, she is book for English Language A as well passionate lifelong learner, and is a development, international also a skilled administrator in sports. as the online Teacher’s Resources Certified Microsoft Educator (MCE) education, data analysis, and student During her stay in Brunei, she laid for Edexcel International Advanced and is also a certified Microsoft counselling. Pubudu holds a BSc a strong foundation for netball Level English Literature. A firm Innovative Educator Expert in Computer Science from the by popularising the game in the believer in the limitless potential (MIEExpert) and MIE Fellow and was Metropolitan University, UK and country and played a major role in of each and every person to learn, selected to represent Sri Lanka at the an MBA from the Postgraduate advising the authorities on setting change and grow, Manjari is equally Education Exchange Summit 2018 Institute of Management, University up the platform. invested in developing both in Singapore. of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. personal and professional skills, a She has also completed a Diploma Thilaka, was the first female athlete trait that she believes all educators Surani believes that our educators in Child Psychology at the American to take part in the Olympics should encourage and support, not are our change makers and strives College of Higher Education. representing Sri Lanka and was also only in their students but in their to bring them up to date with the Vice-Captain of the national colleagues as well. technology, as well as pedagogical Pubudu also helps the Management netball team. In 1988, she was practices needed to drive in decision-making through in- honoured with the “Deshabandu” 21st century learning through depth analysis of data in the schools title at the National Heroes’ Day regular training. and also by developing systems for her exceptional commitments and processes for data collection, towards sport in Sri Lanka. She analysis, and report generation. was the first female athlete to be honoured with this title. Being an Leadership athlete, a coach, and an administrator at all levels, she has a far-reaching vision for developing sports among the younger generation.

Gateway College 23 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Group managers Thusitha Illukpitiya Nirupama Sonnadara Thushari Galappaththy COO, Gateway Group Head of HR and Legal Finance Manager With over 30 years of experience Nirupama has over 15 years of Thushari Galappaththy, ACMA(UK), in fast paced multi-national experience in human resource CGMA, is an Associate Member of the environments in USA, Malaysia, management and has headed the Chartered Institute of Management Cambodia, and Sri Lanka, Thusitha HR Department of Gateway for Accounting, UK and holds a Diploma has served in many fields including over 12 years. She overlooks the in Business Management from The hospitality, finance, women’s rights, HR aspects of the entire group Open University of Sri Lanka. technology, and capacity building of consisting of over 800 full-time women and youth. Her association employees in 15 locations around Thushari functions as the Head with Gateway began in 2004 as the country. She has experience in of Finance of Gateway Colleges, the Registrar of Gateway College, staffing, performance management, counting over 24 years in the Kandy. Since then, she has held employee relations, and benefits areas of Management Accounting, varied roles within the Group, and and compensation. Nirupama also Financial Accounting, and reporting has also ventured out to explore has broad experience in training and as well as Auditing and Taxation. organisations such as Pearson development, as Gateway provides She is actively involved in designing Edexcel and Microsoft, which has opportunities for development for long-term business and financial consolidated her understanding of all its staff. plans to steer the Company in its the changing dynamics of education correct direction to achieve future and technology. Equipped with skills, An Attorney-at-Law by profession, growth and provides functional experience, and knowledge, Thusitha Nirupama also provides legal advice leadership to the Company’s finance, carries out her responsibilities as for the Group focusing on labour- corporate taxation, treasury, reporting, Chief Operating Officer for the related matters and corporate regulatory compliance, investments, Gateway Group, overseeing general law. Nirupama holds an MBA risk management and development operations, marketing, strategic from the Postgraduate Institute of projects relating to school facilities and planning and business development Management (PIM). infrastructure. Prior to joining Gateway, of all entities within the Group; Thushari has worked for multinational with a personal commitment to companies such as KPMG Ford Rhodes understand, support, and empower, Thornton & Company, Sri Lanka Office, her family at Gateway. Thusitha and Ambuja Cements (Pvt) Limited. feels most comfortable in the field of Education, especially as there is always an opportunity to learn, unlearn, and re-learn! Leadership

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26 Gateway College Deputy Principal (Academic/Pastoral) (Secondary/Primary) Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Assistant Principal – Academic Administrative structure Head of Department Senior (Academic/Sports and PE) Librarian Management Librarian Assistant Assistant Assistant The Board of Directors of Gateway College Head of Higher Librarian is responsible for overall governance, policy Sports Education formation, policy monitoring, student Counsellor* achievements, and strategic planning for all five schools. The Management of each school is headed by its principal, who leads a team of managerial staff responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school. The Board collaborates with the principals and senior school management to arrive at an understanding regarding strategic direction. The Board is also accountable for preserving the vision of the Founder and the transcendent values that guide and shape the schools. Subject Leaders Sports Subject Coordinators Teachers Lab Assistant Framework Gateway College The sectional heads and grade coordinators take Gateway College Colombo care of the different levels of grades while the Kandy heads of departments for Humanities, Mathematics, The school is overlooked by the principal, who is Science, Information and Communications Under the principal, a deputy principal oversees supported by two deputy principals who oversee Technology (ICT), Business, and Sports focus on the academic affairs and pastoral care. She is assisted academics and pastoral care. They are supported by curriculum and subject-related matters. by two assistant principals in the Secondary and an assistant principal (AL) in Secondary and three an assistant principal each in the Primary and assistant principals in the Primary Section (One each Foundation section. Additionally, the school has for Foundation, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2). heads of departments for Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Business, Sports, and ICT. There are designated sectional heads for Key Stages, and year heads for each grade.

Gateway College 27 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Directorate Consultant Principal Finance Team Leader – Team Team Team Manager Data Analytics Leader – Leader – Leader – Curriculum Change Sports and Higher Development Management Development Education Assistant Principal – Pastoral Accountant Registrar School Manager Administratior Heads of Secretary Front Manager/ Key Stages/ Office Officer AL Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Accountant Registrar/ School Manager Manager Admissions Secretary Front Office Administration Heads of SENCO Senior Teacher in Teacher in Accounts Front Officer Years/Grade Counsellor Charge Charge of Executive Office in Charge Coordinators Clubs and Executive Maintenance of Prefects Societies Class Assistant Counsellor Accounts IT Teachers SENCO Assistant Officer in Charge Nurse Cashier Security Clerical Gateway College Gateway College Gateway College Framework Negombo Dehiwala Ratmalana The principal is in overall charge of the school. The The principal oversees the school, supported by Gateway College Ratmalana falls under the purview two deputy principals are responsible for the a deputy principal and two assistant principals in of the principal of Gateway College Dehiwala. The Primary and Secondary sections. There are four the Secondary section and an assistant principal deputy principal oversees the whole school while an assistant principals and three sectional heads. The in the Primary section. Foundation, Key Stage 1 to assistant principal overlooks the Foundation and Key school also has a head of department for sports. Key Stage 4, and the Advanced Level fall under the Stage 1 sections. purview of six sectional heads. Grade coordinators take care of the different levels of grades. In addition, the school has heads of departments for Humanities, Business, Mathematics, and Sports.

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Gateway College 29 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Gateway College Colombo From humble beginnings at Gothami Road, Gateway College Colombo has since expanded into a spacious 4.5-acre campus situated at Royal Gardens, Rajagiriya. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities and buildings fashioned after British independent school architecture with a contemporary, national twist. Extent of Land 4 acres, 76.13 perches Built up space 123,326 sq ft Students 2,074 Framework

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Gateway College 31 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Gateway College Kandy Gateway College Kandy, dubbed “Gateway in the hills” for its location in scenic Asgiriya with a bird’s-eye view of the Mahaweli River and the Hanthana Mountain range, is rated as the leading international school in Kandy. Formerly known as the Kandy International School, it was one of the first international schools in the hill country and joined the Gateway Group in 1999. Contemporary architecture in the midst of spectacular surroundings with state-of-the-art facilities, house over 1,200 students from all corners of the Central Province. Extent of Land 3 acres, 1 rood, 24.37 perches Built up space 90,649 sq ft Students 1,230 Framework

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Gateway College 33 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Gateway College Negombo Adjacent to the Negombo lagoon and boasting of its own eco-friendly charm, Gateway College Negombo was established in 2007 and is recognised today as the leading international school in the North of Colombo. Over 900 students receive holistic education from a dynamic teaching staff in an environment equipped with modern facilities. Gateway College Negombo is truly a school of opportunities with windows open to the outside world. Extent of Land 2 acres, 22.92 perches Built up space 44,238 sq ft Students 904 Framework

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Gateway College 35 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Gateway College Dehiwala South of Colombo lies one of Gateway’s youngest schools, Gateway College Dehiwala. Established in 2013 as the result of a merger between Gateway College Bambalapitiya and American International School, the school caters to the needs of students from Playgroup to Advanced Level. Beyond the bounds of the classroom, students embrace more than just academic studies. Equipped with modern infrastructure, the school houses a state- of-the-art auditorium, an indoor basketball court, a swimming pool, an innovation studio, and a Math Lab. Extent of Land 2 roods, 30.50 perches Built up space 76,986 sq ft Students 870 Framework

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Gateway College 37 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Gateway College Ratmalana Gateway College welcomed the newest member of the family, Gateway College Ratmalana, in September 2018. The new campus brings flood-lit, state-of-the-art football grounds, and a modern pavilion to the Dehiwala and Ratmalana schools, with a basketball court, cricket nets, a badminton court, and other facilities related to extracurricular activities, in the works. The new campus is the latest accomplishment in the constant endeavour and effort to provide the best facilities and opportunities for all schools and students, a hallmark of the Chairman and the Directorate of the Gateway Group. Extent of Land 3 acres Built up space 2.3736 acres Students 214 Framework

38 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Facilities Gateway’s facilities and infrastructure are core enablers of our New facilities at Gateway College unique educational experience. We create an environment Colombo conducive to knowledge, learning, enjoyment, and excellence, ensuring our students and teachers have the opportunity to The year 2022 welcomed several new facilities at Gateway College discover their talents and pursue their ambitions. Colombo. A new Amphitheatre was opened with a Poson Bathi Gee programme, coinciding with a blessing for Mrs Rohini Alles Each of our schools are equipped with airy classrooms and – the Founder Managing Director – who celebrated her 90th purpose-built rooms, such as the History Rooms, Sinhala Rooms, Birthday on the same day. Art Rooms, Music Rooms, BTEC Rooms etc., to ensure that students are immersed in the subject they learn. In an effort to For the first time at school level, Gateway College began offering drive STEM education, all our schools are equipped with state of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Award in Music for the art ICT and Science Labs as well as Maths Labs and Innovation O level students, a programme that covers musical performance Labs. Our schools are also outfitted with primary and secondary as well as composition and digital production. Hence, a new libraries, emphasising the importance of literacy. They are music studio was built and opened for the use of students as furnished with the latest publications that both our students and they learn about creating music, recording, and performing. The teachers need, with well stocked reading and research sections. studio was ceremoniously opened by Premila Paulraj, Director – Employability and Qualifications – Pearson South Asia; along with Dr Harsha Alles, Chairman of Gateway. Several new purpose-built rooms were also added such as the Humanities and Business as well as the SACE rooms. Framework

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40 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Facilities State of the art sports facilities New sports complex in Kandy Our commitment to maintaining and upgrading our sports The first phase of the sports complex of Gateway College Kandy facilities to match national and global standards is the backbone was declared open on Mapanawathura Road in close proximity to of our exceptional performance in sports. As a testament to the school, in February 2021. The new complex facilitates athletics this, our international-level facilities are also made available for with a 100 metre track, includes 3 wickets for cricket teams Sri Lanka national team training sessions. The new swimming to take advantage of, and further supports netball, futsal, and pool in Negombo, badminton court in Rajagiriya, basketball tennis. The complex houses a dormitory that can accommodate courts in Rajagiriya, Kandy, and Dehiwala, and the football field up to 36 athletes, allowing the school to hold residential sports in Ratmalana, supporting and enabling teams to achieve even camps for our students as well as for visiting teams. Plans for greater heights in the international arena. The sports facility in the future include adding a 50 metre swimming pool and a Nawala has been designed for netball, tennis, and futsal. Our badminton court. teams aim for sporting excellence on a global scale, and these resources provide unparalleled support, enabling them to pursue The complex, declared open by Managing Director Mrs Rohini their goals. Alles, is named the “Asoka Herath Sports Complex”. Mr Asoka Herath, who serves as a Director of Gateway, has contributed greatly to the growth and expansion of the school in Kandy. Framework

Gateway College 41 Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Facilities Modern sports complex at Seeduwa With the advent of this long-awaited sporting arena, students from Gateway as well as professional teams in the area will be able Gateway invested in the construction of a modern sporting to practice and excel in their chosen disciplines, thus upholding complex primarily for the use of Gateway students. Located in Gateway’s strong commitment to sporting excellence. The Seeduwa, close to the entry point of the Katunayake–Colombo proposed complex includes a 400 metre running track, a pavilion, expressway, the complex is placed strategically to meet the rising a standard sized cricket ground, two football and rugby pitches, a demand for quality sports facilities in the region. badminton court and a squash court. The soft opening of this facility took place in early 2022, following which the ground was open for use to all our schools. It was with great pride that both Gateway College, Negombo and Colombo held their annual sports meet at the Seeduwa grounds in 2022. Framework

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46 Gateway College Annual Review 2021 & 2022 Policies The policies at Gateway ensure the safety and well-being of all • Health and Safety Policy students, staff, and visitors. The rules and procedures of the school • Performance Monitoring Policy are established on these policies which then create standards • Child Safeguarding Policy of quality for learning and safety. As a result, our schools contain • School Policy on Awarding Sports Certificates the structure and functions necessary to meet the educational, • Examination Papers Process emotional, and holistic needs of our students. • Homework Policy for Teachers • Communication Policy Furthermore, new teachers and staff members are provided with • Career Guidance and Higher Education Policy the booklet “Right Start”, which serves as a welcome document • School Excursions and Educational Visits Policy and a guide to our traditions and practices. The school has the • BYOD Policy for Students following policy documents as guidance for all staff: • Microsoft Teams and Office 365 Policy • ClassDojo Policy • Awards Day Policy • Academic Staff Late Attendance Process • Pastoral Care and Discipline Policy • SEN and Access Arrangement Procedure • Prefect Selection Applicants Shortlisting Process • Assessment Policy Framework