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Future focus Student Testimonials Young Leaders Programme – University of Melbourne For the third consecutive time, in a joint initiative Shanelle Perera between the University of Melbourne and Gateway College Negombo Gateway College, the students who received the Seven 9 Grades or equivalent at IGCSE best results at the IGCSE examination in each The Young Leaders Programme was an of the Gateway Campuses in Colombo, Kandy, unforgettable experience. The programme Negombo, and Dehiwala were provided with the consisted of informative lectures conducted opportunity to take part in an all-expenses paid by lecturers from the University of Melbourne, visit to Australia. The University of Melbourne – a range of indoor and outdoor activities and one of the prestigious Go8 Universities – hosted a tour around the University of Melbourne the students and gave them the opportunity to and the city. I found the psychology stream participate in the Young Leaders programme. beneficial since it was related to the content The Young Leaders programme is an outstanding I currently study. academic and personal development programme designed to give senior secondary students an I was also made aware about the different intellectual and social edge for their final years career options available when majoring in of school. It provides exciting opportunities psychology. I had many new experiences for students to experience a hands-on taste such as rock climbing and zip lining for the of university life, to be inspired by leading first time, which was part of the lesson academics in a range of subject areas, enjoy “facing your fears”. Apart from gaining new stimulating and extracurricular activities, and knowledge and experiencing new things, I was build understanding and friendships with able to form new friendships with students other young people from across Australia and of various backgrounds, enabling me to learn all around the world. The intensive one-week more about different cultures, which I believe is programme included highly interactive teaching, vital as we now exist in a multicultural society. excursions, and group work where students participated in the core series of lectures, The Gateway Experience workshops, and discussion groups that included Imagining the Future, Drama, and Leadership Development activities. Gateway College Annual Review 2019 97

Future focus The Gateway Experience Nadun Gunasekara Imaad Muwahid Gateway College Colombo Gateway College Dehiwala Eleven 9 Grades or equivalent at IGCSE Nine 9 Grades or equivalent at IGCSE The Young Leaders Programme conducted by the Trinity College of the University of Melbourne was The Young Leaders Programme organised by held in mid-December and it was an exclusive Trinity College was undeniably an euphoric opportunity I got. The experience I gained experience and moreover a journey which I there was simply amazing. The programme was will never forget. The programme helped me mainly directed to provide the students with discover insights ranging from what university knowledge about university life. Besides that, it life encompasses to the beauty of a completely also allowed students to get along with others diverse group of people from different ethnic who attended it internationally. Moreover, it also backgrounds along with the mesmerising gave the opportunity to become familiar with the atmosphere of the very essence of Melbourne authenticity of the city of Melbourne. which has contributed to one of the greatest moments of my life. The programme was well organised as there was a clear balance between providing knowledge With every day came the adventure of exploring about the stream, as well as making the students new ideas and learning as we worked in teams to know what life in a university feels like. As I was discuss important aspects of marketing, leadership the only Sri Lankan, fear of being alone was and modern business challenges while following always in me, but trust me, none of the new it with an interesting interview with a widely friends around let me feel it much. The bonds successful CEO of a global enterprise. I had the between us became so strong that at the end opportunity of venturing deep into economic tears filled everyone’s eyes. concepts where we enjoyed fascinating workshops on the stock market along with a well enjoyed Talking more about what I learned, I got the visit to the bustling Queen Victoria Market. Apart privilege to attend lectures conducted by from this, we also were blessed with the chance to highly recognised lecturers, make circuits out of marvel at the glamour of the city from the Victoria solar cells, build rockets, make DC motors and Skydeck, put our minds and bodies to the test programme Robogals. Apart from that, we went at the mysterious escape room and the Amazing on educational excursions to Scienceworks and Race while sharing many laughs and memories even had a badminton session! that would last a lifetime. The most difficult situation I faced was not in Overall, what I enjoyed most was that the making friends with the people there but saying programme fostered a sense of belonging and goodbye to them. Yes, post YLP depression hit unity through the engaging mentor groups led by me hard. All that being said, it was truly the most inspiring individuals, so much so that the nervous unique experience I’ve got: I learned about the and anxious person who arrived to a different tough environment a university may possess and country, thousands of miles away from his family, how I can overcome that. left seven days later with tears in his eyes as he bid farewell to a place of love and unimaginably splendid people with fun filled activities. 98 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Future focus Adheesha Kumarasinghe The part of the programme that I really did not Gateway College Kandy anticipate was the social element. When I first Thirteen 9 Grades or equivalent at IGCSE walked in and saw people from all over the world, The Young Leaders Programme at Trinity College, I never thought that I would get to know them University of Melbourne, was an extremely and connect with them. However, by the time the enriching experience that I am grateful to have programme had come to an end, my circle of friends had. As someone with a deep interest in medicine, had expanded to include people from Australia, I chose the biomedicine stream, and what I initially Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand and expected out of the programme was just for it to beyond. Though adjusting to a foreign environment provide me with an insight into what the world of far from home did not prove to be easy, having medicine really looks like. However, I gained far friends to share the experience with really did help. more than I ever expected. Finally, the programme provided me with plenty of exposure to university life. Staying at student hostels, The academic side of the programme was both being lectured by university professors, and chatting insightful and fun. I dissected animal organs, used with our mentors who were students at the university virtual reality to observe the human heart, operated showed me what the university environment is like. surgical tools, felt preserved human body parts, I learned from our mentors that while university life discussed ethics with a researcher, and the list could be fun and enjoyable, it is full of pressures that goes on. These activities not only strengthened you simply do not experience when schooling, such my passion for medicine, but also improved my as having to purchase your own groceries and pay understanding of it. your own rent, while simultaneously managing your academics. On the whole, the programme certainly turned out to be a wholesome experience, teaching me lessons I will never forget. The Gateway Experience Gateway College Annual Review 2019 99

Future focus University fairs Universities that visited Gateway College during the year. United Kingdom Australia Teesside University Australian Catholic University University of Aberdeen Bond University University of Manchester Central Queensland University Deakin University Singapore Kaplan Business School Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University La Trobe University National University of Singapore Lead College Macquarie University Japan Melbourne Institute of Technology Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Monash University Tokyo International University Murdoch University Queensland University of Technology The Gateway Experience Hong Kong RMIT University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Study Group Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia Sydney City College of Management University of Nottingham University of Adelaide University of Canberra University of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of South Australia University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney Victoria University 100 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

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Future focus Top 200 Universities with Gateway Students The Gateway Experience 102 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Future focus Times World Rank 2020 Country University 3 University of Cambridge United Kingdom 4 Stanford University United States 5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology United States 10 Imperial College United Kingdom 18 University of Toronto Canada Keshin Karunarthne Gateway College Negombo 27 London School of Economics and United Kingdom Selected to University of Cambridge Political Science Since joining Year 3 of Gateway College Negombo in 2008, Keshin Karunarthne showed himself to be 29 New York University United States a consistent high achiever in both academics and extra-curricular activities. He was passionate about 30 University of Edinburgh United Kingdom what he did and determined in his advents. Apart from his dedication to what he loved, he was also 32 University of Melbourne Australia known by his friends for being empathetic and widely considered a loyal, loving, and trustworthy peer. 34 University of British Columbia Canada He obtained 11A*’s for his IGCSE and GCSE Examinations and was placed 1st in the world for 35 University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Lower Secondary Mathematics. He also secured full marks for Business Communication and Psychology. 50 Australian National University Australia Further, he ranked 6th in the world for IGCSE Further Pure Mathematics when he attained 94 marks out 55 University of Manchester United Kingdom of 100. Keshin obtained 4A’s for Core Mathematics, Further Pure Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry 60 University of Sydney Australia at his AS Examination. He also obtained 4A* for his Edexcel/Cambridge Advanced Level Examinations. 66 University of Queensland Australia These achievements bestowed him with the Edexcel International award for Academic Excellence. It is 67 Delft University of Technology Netherlands important to mention that the above are only a few of the highlights of his vast academic achievements. 71 University of New South Wales Australia Keshin is currently pursuing a degree in Engineering at the University of Cambridge. 75 Monash University Australia We take pride in the fact that many of our 75 Utrecht University Netherlands students are selected to the IVY Group, Russell Group and Go8 Universities every year. 77 University of Warwick United Kingdom 84 Michigan State University United States 88 Purdue University West Lafayette United States 94 Dartmouth College United States 110 Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom 117 University of Sheffield United Kingdom 120 University of Adelaide Australia 122 University of Southampton United Kingdom 127 Maastricht University Netherlands 131 University of Western Australia Australia 133 Durham University United Kingdom 136 University of Alberta Canada 144 Nanjing University China The Gateway Experience 152 University of Nottingham United Kingdom 155 University of Leeds United Kingdom 168 University of Aberdeen United Kingdom 171 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong 179 Queensland University of Technology Australia 179 University of Auckland New Zealand 179 University of California, United States Santa Cruz 186 Eindhoven University of Technology Netherlands 194 University of Technology Sydney Australia Gateway College Annual Review 2019 103

Future focus Alumni associations Sri Lanka, the event was attended by over a hundred including some past teachers. We saw the revival of the Alumni Association Mrs Rohini Alles, Managing Director of the in May 2018, with over 125 past pupils gathering Gateway Group graced the occasion as Chief in the school auditorium in order to elect a new Guest and was accompanied by the Chairman, committee. We also saw various subcommittees Dr Harsha Alles, and Director Mrs Dinali Alles. formed and batch representatives appointed. The funds collected from sponsors will be used to The new Alumni Committee has started a enable education support to children affected by membership drive which has proved successful the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka. so far. The association held their inaugural ball in September 2019 at the glamorous Lincoln The alumni have increased their involvement in of Toorak in Melbourne, Australia, under the many school activities. Representatives attend patronage of Chairman Dr Harsha Alles and school functions and are quick to support the Directors Mrs Dinali Alles and Mr Asoka Herath. school’s requirements. Many of our alumni are The Australia Chapter consists of several diversely invited back to address the student body at talented individuals. They include, current special assemblies such as Founders’ Day and and former employees of Google, Facebook, at the beginning of the academic year. and Microsoft; PhD holders in Engineering, Astrophysics and Economics; founders of We are pleased that some of our past pupils recognised FinTec start-ups and Financial continue to utilise the basketball court after Services firms; Engineers working on significant working hours for recreational purposes, and Australian public infrastructure projects; a VFX we hope to open out other facilities to alumni in specialist who has worked on a number of the future. The alumni organisation in Sri Lanka blockbuster DC comic movies; Academics in organised a Futsal event for the second Architecture and Health Services; as well as consecutive year, with many members taking research workers of a number of leading Australian part in the colourful event. universities. A few alumni also have successful projects aside from their fulltime work including The Australia Chapter of Gateway College event planning companies and dance schools. Alumni was successfully launched on 1 March 2019 in Melbourne. The first overseas chapter to be installed by any international school in The Gateway Experience 104 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Future focus Alumni who joined as staff Nipuni Marasinghe Lakna Warawita Abirami Paramanathan Amani Amit Science/BTEC Teacher Athletics Biology Teacher Teacher Key Stage 3 and 4 Coordinator Key stage 3 and 4 Foundation Deputy Head Girl Athletics Captain Head Girl Prefect Batch of 2007 Batch of 2013 Batch of 2007 Batch of 2014 Madhubashi Wijerathne Dilini Ratwatte Anushki Fernando Andrea Fernando Sports Coordinator/ Physical Exams officer/ Year 6 class teacher/ Teacher Education Teacher Asst. Registrar KS2 Maths teacher Foundation Athletics Captain Batch of 2013 Batch of 2012 Batch of 2012 Prefect Batch of 2010 Ms Ayodhya Rathnayake Ms Melissa Claudia Shu Ms Bianca Beneragama The Gateway Experience Teacher KS 1 Asst. Teacher/ Exams officer/ Foundation Teacher KS2 Batch of 2011 Batch of 2016 Batch of 2015 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 105

Future focus Alumni Focus The Gateway Experience Isuri Ratnayake In September 2014, she was admitted into the Gateway College Kandy Bachelor of Engineering programme at the – 12 A Stars and 1 A at IGCSE University of Hong Kong – one of the top Isuri Ratnayake, an alumnus of Gateway College universities in the world, and ranked the top Kandy – is to start her PhD studies at Yale University, university in Asia, where she was awarded a USA at the School of Engineering and Applied full scholarship which covered tuition fees, Science (SEAS) with a specialisation in Electrical accommodation, and all other living expenses Engineering. She currently holds a Bachelor of for all four years of study. Her consistently high Engineering in Electronic Engineering with First academic performance at university led her to be Class Honours, with a Minor in Mechanical awarded as a member of the Dean’s Honours List at Engineering, from the University of Hong Kong, the university for three consecutive academic years. Hong Kong. She was also awarded an Undergraduate Research Fellowship programme that is given to selected Isuri joined Gateway in January 2001 and graduated students from the top 5% of the programme. in July 2014. At the Edexcel IGCSE examinations in Isuri graduated from the University of Hong Kong June 2012, she obtained 12A*s and 1A, receiving in December 2018, ranked first in her batch, with the award for the Best International GCSE result by a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Engineering in Edexcel. Due to her high academic achievement, Electronic Engineering with an additional minor in she was awarded a full scholarship by Gateway Mechanical Engineering. College Kandy for her Advanced Level studies. At the Edexcel GCE Advanced Level, sitting for five Owning to her performance during undergraduate subjects; Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, studies, she was admitted directly to the PhD Chemistry, and Biology, she obtained A*s in all programme at Yale University. She has once again the subjects. She also received the world prize for been awarded a full scholarship by Yale University Chemistry and the award for the Best GCE Advanced which covers all expenses including full tuition fees, Level result by Edexcel. accommodation, and all other living expenses. This will be continued for the duration of her In addition to being a school prefect, Isuri also studies there. participated in various extracurricular activities that included swimming and playing the violin. Isuri says “All I have achieved to this date She was actively engaged in community service is a testament to the strong foundation and volunteering, and also served as a peer that Gateway College has given me. I am mentor and extended peer support under the honoured to be an alumnus of Gateway College Each One Reach One programme conducted at and I would undoubtedly not be here today if not Gateway College Kandy. for the continuous support I received from Gateway. Dr Harsha Alles, Chairman of the Gateway Group of Schools and Mr Asoka Herath, Director, have supported me throughout my time at Gateway College and continue to do so even today. I am forever grateful to them for their continuous guidance and support. I am sincerely thankful for all Gateway has given me and all it has done for me”. 106 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Future focus Noreyana Fernando I was the sensitive one, incredibly human and Gateway College sometimes discouraged; Gateway and our beloved Colombo Sir RIT Alles put his hand on my shoulder and told me “Putha, keep going. No one can take your education “Gateway laid a strong foundation that enabled from you.” And keeping going I did. me to strive, and then built on it relentlessly: This ode to Gateway would be amiss without a mention of Mr Geethapriya Salgado for his meticulous I was the Grade 3 student who could barely manage and sleepless dedication to my university applications. to keep the letters within the lines of my exercise I owe so much of my strength and story to Gateway: book; Gateway and Ms Nirmalani Ekanayake made a to my parents who chose this path for me, to my writer out of me. teachers, the maid aunties and the security guard uncles. It has been eight years since I graduated, but I was the student who sat in the corner-most corner I can’t stop smiling as I write all this…the Gateway of the classroom, saddled with shyness; Gateway memories and lessons are still fueling my fires.” and Mr Anthony Chelliah pulled me out of all those Noreyana Fernando works at the World Bank corners and made a TV news anchor out of me. Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where she is a communications associate for the Vice President of Human Development. She is a 2016 graduate of Columbia Journalism School in Manhattan, and a former President’s Scholar at Ithaca College in upstate New York. She has also worked for The Sunday Times and News 1st in Sri Lanka. The Gateway Experience Gateway College Annual Review 2019 107

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FFramreawomrk ework Everything we do at Gateway is built on a bedrock of systems, standards, facilities, processes, and policies. Gateway College Annual Review 2019 109

FAradmmewionrki strative structure Deputy Principal (Academic/Pastoral) (Secondary/Primary) Management Assistant Principal – Academic The Board of Directors of Gateway College is responsible for overall Head of Department Senior governance, policy formation, (Academic/Sports and PE) Librarian monitoring of policy, student achievement, and strategic Assistant Subject Assistant Librarian planning for all five schools. Head of Leaders Higher The Management of each school Sports Education is headed by its Principal, who Counsellor* leads a team of managerial staff responsible for the day-to-day Sports Subject Assistant operations of the school. Coordinators Teachers Librarian 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. Lab Assistant The Gateway Experience Gateway College Gateway College Gateway College Colombo Kandy Negombo The school is overlooked by a Principal, Under the Principal, a Deputy The Principal is in overall charge of who is supported by two Deputy Principal oversees academic affairs the school. The two deputy principals Principals who oversee academics and and pastoral care. She is assisted by are responsible for the Primary and pastoral care. four Assistant Principals who are in Secondary sections. There are three charge of academics, pastoral care Assistant Principals and two sectional They are supported by two Assistant of the secondary, and the Primary heads. The school also has a deputy Principals in Secondary and three and Foundation sections. head of department for Sports. Assistant Principals in the Primary Sections. (One each for Foundation, Additionally, the school has heads Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2). of departments for Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Business The sectional heads and grade Studies, Sports, and ICT. There are coordinators take care of the different designated sectional heads for levels of grades while the heads Key Stages, and year heads for of departments for Humanities, each grade. Mathematics, Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Business Studies, and Sports focus on the curriculum and subject-related matters. 110 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Framework Directorate Consultant Principal Consultant Curriculum Higher Team Leader Registrar Development Education Change Coordinator Counsellor Management Assistant Principal – Pastoral Accountant Registrar School Manager Administration Secretary Front Office Manager/ Officer Heads of Key Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Stages/AL Accountant Registrar/ School Manager Manager Admissions Secretary Front Office Administration Heads of SENCO Senior Teacher in Teacher in Accounts Front Office Officer in Years/Grade Counsellor Charge Charge of Executive Executive Charge Coordinators Clubs and Maintenance of Prefects Societies Class Assistant Counsellor Accounts IT Teachers SENCO Assistant Officer in Charge Security Nurse Cashier Clerical * This person also reports to the higher education counsellor. Gateway College Gateway College The Gateway Experience Dehiwala Ratmalana The Principal oversees the school. Gateway College Ratmalana falls There are two Deputy Principals under the purview of the Principal who are responsible for the Primary of Gateway College Dehiwala. The and Secondary schools respectively. Deputy Principal oversees the whole Foundation, Key Stage 1 to Key school and Key Stage 2. An Assistant Stage 4, and the Advanced Level Principal overlooks the Foundation fall under the purview of six and Key Stage 1 sections. sectional heads. Grade Coordinators take care of the different levels of grades. In addition, the school has heads of departments for Humanities and Sports. Gateway College Annual Review 2019 111

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Colombo Campus Colombo The Gateway Experience Campus 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. A student population of over 1,900 receives first-rate teaching excellence and finds joy through academic and non-academic achievements. Extent of land 4 acres, 76.13 perches Built-up space 112,046 sq. ft. Students 1,976 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 113

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Kandy Campus Kandy The Gateway Experience Campus 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 houses over 1,300 students from all corners of the Central Province. Extent of land 3 acres, 1 rood 18.87 perches Built-up space 90,649 sq. ft. Students 1,325 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 115

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Negombo Campus Negombo The Gateway Experience Campus 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 930 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 117

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Dehiwala Campus Dehiwala The Gateway Experience Campus 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 873 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 119

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Ratmalana Campus Ratmalana Campus 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 extra-curricular 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. Gateway College Ratmalana has been in session since October 2018, with students enrolled from Playgroup to Year 5. Extent of land 3 acres Built-up space The Gateway Experience 2.3736 acres Students 111 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 121

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Framework Framework Related organisations within the Gateway Graduate School Gateway Group The Gateway Graduate School is a pioneer in the We at Gateway believe in collaboration, as delivery of high-quality international programmes this brings education communities together for those in the field of education. The Graduate and increases the knowledge pool, reach, and School boasts of partnerships with prestigious sustainability of institutions. As such, Gateway has international institutions such as The University made many connections with a number of varied of Nottingham- which provides an MA in institutions, with the end goal of fostering holistic Education- and Pearson Edexcel- which provides education. the Professional Diploma in Teaching and the Professional Diploma in Advanced Teaching. Springfield College Through their centres located in Colombo and Kandy, the School has offered training and Founded in 2001 in Kandy, Springfield College development to over two thousand teaching/ was brought under the management of the education professionals from both Sri Lanka Gateway Group in 2013. The group decided to and abroad. convert the College into a Private National School where the Sri Lankan National Curriculum would Accolade by Gateway be taught in the English medium. Following the acquisition in Kandy, two more Accolade is a Gateway supported study centre that branches of Springfield College were opened in offers unique programmes to support students Borella and Battaramulla. The schools cater to all from OL onwards, so that they can successfully ages from Nursery upwards. Every child is given prepare for IGCSE and AL examinations, university the opportunity to receive a high quality English life and the workplace. Medium education with a national flavour, all The International Pathways programme offers within the setup of a disciplined, spiritually and students avenues to universities of repute after morally uplifting school environment. OL or AL examinations through the Foundation Programme after OL and/or the Diploma The Gateway Experience Programme after AL. The Diploma Programmes in Business, Computing, and Aeronautics/ Aviation that are equivalent to the first year at University can be followed along with AL or after completing AL. Students are also given the option of completing their undergraduate studies in Sri Lanka or overseas. 124 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Framework The Professional Development Centre at Accolade The ability to communicate effectively provides a The Gateway Experience equips students with soft skills while also laying the great advantage not only through secondary and foundation for workplace ready skills with the aim tertiary education but also for career prospects of empowering them to succeed in life and the and growth. The Language Centre endeavours workplace. to develop language and skills which are taught via traditional lessons, blended learning, and Achievers by Gateway e-learning. Students are also encouraged to express themselves through Art. Achievers by Gateway is one of Sri Lanka’s The School of Speech and Drama aims to develop premier schools for children identified with communication and creative skills through Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD), performing arts. Students are not only exposed Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) to a wide range of literature and its appreciation and Specific Learning Difficulties. Students are but also training to develop their confidence in offered a comprehensive and Individualised reading, spoken, and presentation skills. Education Programme (IEP), enabling each child to reach his or her maximum potential in Abingdon Kindergarten their own unique way. The school is located at Gothami Road, Borella Located in the United Kingdom, the Abingdon Kindergarten caters to children from two months BigSpark by Gateway to five years. The Abingdon Kindergarten was the first childcare provider in Oxfordshire to achieve BigSpark by Gateway promotes STEAM Education the national award for Investors in People. The through an activity-based approach where Science, kindergarten has always received impressive Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics reports from OFSTED and maintains high are integrated to harness student inquiry, dialogue, standards, well above those demanded to satisfy creativity, and critical thinking. The courses offered environmental, health, and fire regulations. lead to certification from globally recognised awarding bodies such as Pearson, Cambridge, Seven Cs by Gateway and KOPS LAMDA etc. Future ready courses offered by the School of Seven Cs is a group of learning centres for little Computing prepare learners for the exciting world ones, where the Seven Cs – Critical Thinking, of computing and technology. These courses have Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, age specific designs and cater to a vast range Culture, Character, and Cheerfulness- are of student groups ranging from those who are 4 integrated into the learning experience of the years and above to school leavers, adults, and child to nurture and encourage them to develop professionals. greater capacities for grit, resilience, empathy, altruism, and the ability to respect and work with Gateway College Annual Review 2019 125

Framework The Gateway Experience others. The Seven Cs centres offer Kindergarten, Programme (ASAP) that was designed and Day Care and Activity Centre facilities. The developed by USAID to develop the soft skills Activity Centres incorporate programmes of school leavers and young adults. In Sri Lanka, delivered at BigSpark by Gateway. Skills for Life makes a substantial contribution to The latest addition to this group is KOPS – the capacity building of government institutions, Kingdom of Pre-Schoolers- that was recently private organisations, civil societies and all brought under the wings of the Gateway Group. citizens. Located in Nawala, the ambience of KOPS As an authorised centre of Cambridge English reminds every little child of how special they are Language Assessment, Pearson Edexcel, and and it is a place where kids are encouraged to NCC Education UK, candidates are also able to be kids. The programme offered is child-centred sit examinations conducted by these prestigious and flexible, catering to the individual needs and Awarding Bodies through Skills for Life at interests of the child reasonable and affordable rates.citizens. As an authorized centre of Cambridge English Gateway Consultancy Services Language Assessment, Pearson Edexcel and NCC Education UK, candidates are also able to Gateway Consultancy Services provides ICT sit examinations of these prestigious Awarding based advisory services as well as customer Bodies through Skills for Life at reasonable and software development services both externally affordable rates. as well as internally to the parent group. GCS' flagship product “School Online”- which won testIT the National Best Quality Software award in the category of Education and Training for 3 years testIT, also referred to as ICDL Sri Lanka, is consecutively- is used by all Gateway schools. responsible for the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) qualifications in Sri Lanka. Skills for Life Supported by governments, education systems, international organizations and commercial Skills for Life is an organisation dedicated to corporations alike, ICDL is considered to have workforce development that delivers valuable a significant positive impact on productivity, training and assessments in three important efficiency, and employability. Each ICDL areas: English Language Proficiency, Career Skills module consists of practical and up-to-date (Soft Skills) and ICT training. Skills for Life holds skills which are validated by a test that leads to the license for the Accelerated Skills Acquisition internationally-recognised certification. 126 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Framework Facilities Our international-level facilities are also made available for Sri Lanka National team training Gateway’s facilities and infrastructure are core sessions. The new swimming pool in Negombo; enablers of our unique educational experience. badminton court in Rajagiriya; basketball courts We create an environment conducive to in Rajagiriya, Kandy, and Dehiwala; and the knowledge, learning, enjoyment, and excellence, Football field in Ratmalana rival the best in the ensuring our students and teachers have the region, supporting and enabling teams to achieve opportunity to discover their talents and pursue even greater heights in the international arena. their ambitions. The backbone of our exceptional performance in sports, we work diligently to maintain and upgrade our facilities to match national and global standards. Gateway College Annual Review 2019 127

Framework New Olympic-standard safer and faster. The pool meets international swimming pool standards, showcasing starting blocks that are used in FINA World Cups, the Olympics, and the This year, Gateway became the first and only Commonwealth Games. international school in Sri Lanka to offer a 50 Speaking at the opening, Dr Harsha Alles metre pool. It is also the only 50 metre pool in celebrated Gateway’s rich sporting pedigree, the District of Gampaha. Situated in Gateway built over its short history of 22 years. Gateway’s College Negombo with a scenic view of the sporting achievements were made possible Negombo lagoon, the facility is an architectural through continuous investment in sport that masterpiece. The pool was ceremonially opened benefits not only Gateway students, but also the by the Sri Lankan swimming icon, Julian Bolling, entire country. The pool continues the legacy of who was also Gateway’s first swimming coach. the 21 Gateway swimmers who have represented the country during the last 22 years and sets the The new pool has state-of-the-art starting blocks stage for even greater performances in the future. equipped with a FINA approved moveable track start system and safe-start handles that are 128 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Framework Proposed modern sports complex excellence. The proposed complex includes a 400 metre running track, a pavilion, a standard The College has invested in the construction of sized cricket ground, two Football and Rugby a modern sporting complex primarily for the use pitches, a badminton court and a squash court. of Gateway students. Located in Seeduwa, close to the entry point of the Katunayake-Colombo New building at expressway, the complex is placed strategically Gateway College Dehiwela to meet the rising demand for quality sports facilities in the region. With the advent of this Gateway College Dehiwela saw the construction long-awaited sporting arena, both students from of a new building that includes a state-of-the-art Gateway College Negombo and professional History room, Drama room, Art room, Sports teams in the area will be able to practice and Department, two Music rooms, an additional excel in their chosen disciplines, thus upholding Staff room, and a play area for the students of Gateway’s strong commitment to sporting Foundation, and KS 1. The Gateway Experience Gateway College Annual Review 2019 129

Framework Security, health, and Policies hygiene The policies at Gateway ensure the safety and Gateway complies with all laws and regulations well-being of all students, staff, and visitors. pertaining to the environmental, health, and The rules and procedures of the school are safety aspects of the school. The health and established on these policies which then create safety policy of the school is used as a guide to standards of quality for learning and safety. As eliminate or reduce risks to the health, safety, and a result, our schools contain the structure and welfare of all students and staff, with students functions necessary to meet the educational, being made aware of the need to act responsibly emotional, and holistic needs of our students. and refrain from littering. Parapet walls and chain-link fences secure the Furthermore, new teachers and staff members school premises, with all points of entry and exit are provided with a booklet, “Right Start”, which manned by experienced security personnel from serves as a welcome document and a guide to a professional service provider. Closed Circuit our traditions and practices. The school has the Television (CCTV) cameras cover the buildings following policy documents as guidance for all staff: and operate 24/7. zzAwards Day Policy The schools maintain sick-rooms with qualified zzAcademic Staff Late Attendance Process nurses in attendance. While the nurses handle zzPastoral Care and Discipline Policy minor ailments, maintaining contact with parents, zzSEN and Access Arrangement Procedure an ambulance service with paramedic support zzPrefect Selection Applicants Shortlisting is available on call. All buildings are equipped with fire extinguishers. The surrounding areas Process are periodically audited through self-assessment zzAssessment Policy to ensure that the school premises are safe and zzHealth and Safety Policy secure for use by our students. zzPerformance Monitoring Policy With the tightened security situation in the zzChild Safeguarding Policy country in 2019, the school carried out several zzSchool Policy on Awarding Sports Certificates fire and emergency drills as well as training for zzExamination Papers Process staff on handling such situations. Clear signage, zzHomework Policy for Teachers direction markers, and assembly points were set zzCommunication Policy throughout the school, alongside evacuation zzCareer Guidance and Higher Education Policy procedures. zzSchool Excursions and Educational Visits Policy The Gateway Experience 130 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

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Framework Star performers 134 Academic 143 Non-academic Star performers Gateway College Annual Review 2019 133

Academic High achievers at Primary and Lower Secondary achievement tests Primary PLSC Gateway students who achieved P3 (exceptional performance) in all three subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science) at Primary Achievement Tests and received Edexcel High Achiever Awards at the Pearson Edexcel 2019 Awards Ceremony. Star performers Name Name Name Mihile Kurukulasooriya Michelee Kuruppuarachchi D Vinsara Ahangama Matheesha Bandara Nethul Willarachchi Vithana Arachchige Rashmin Dasanayaka Shalini De Silva Dewaka Dassanayake Matteo Kirigeeganage Senadi Dadigama H G Savindu Pasandul Madesh Lojinath Thareen Abeywardana Hettiarachchi Matthew Rodrigo Thohara Karunarathna Harleen Leandra Jayatunge Zara Bourhis Roshini Abeysinghe Lisara Manumitha Bhanu Madawala Vojini Rajapaksha Jeewandara Kinoli Thinaya Marian M Yasir Nasran Lithumi Dahamsa Gunasekara Kethura Fernando Gimna Prancikkuge Mahila Uthpala Ahangamage Chanul Fernando Rashmi Wijeyawardena Muhammed Mueen Thaj Riza Jake Weeramanthri Habib Moinuddin Neja Keshini Jayasundara Kehan Suriyarachchi Shahzadi Sujahudeen Nethula Nejan Edirisinghe Pawani Visakya Maahee Mohamed P D Shewan Damien De Silva Dahanayakege Zaakir Fazlan Rehan Rumeth Karunaratne Nehan Weerasuriya Nawid Nazar Ritika Ramachandran Pradeep Subramaniam A Wageesha Helindi De Silva Savidi Nimhara Weerakkodi Shewon Perera Abiru Dulwan Rajapakse Seniru Nilesh Goonatilaka Chathurya Balapuwaduge Amaya Damsini Amarasekara Senuk Insitha Dias Hesali Illangasinghe Azka Ashraff Ali Thesanga Dihance Hiruki Kumarasinghe Chenoli Laknara Thamma Abayasinghe Jessica Devadason Hetti Mudiyanselage Vidul Omike Kumarawadu Kaushika Palipana W M Ayami Tharinma Perera 134 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

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Academic Cambridge Checkpoint primary High achievers at IGCSE/GCSE Gateway students who achieved a score of 6.0 in all three subjects (English, Mathematics, Gateway students who have achieved seven and Science). Grade 9/A*s and above at the IGCSE examinations and received Edexcel High Achiever Awards at the Name Pearson Edexcel 2019 Awards Ceremony. Matteo Kirigeeganage Name 9/A* (Total) Thareen Sathsilu Abeywardana Jessica Marian Leena Devadason Adheesha Kumarasinghe 12 Gimna Prancikkuge Nadun Shirantha Gunasekara 11 Savidi Nimhara Weerakkodi Kavin Hasantha Gunasekara 10 Mahila Uthpala Ahangamage Dhurga Kanagarajah D M T Nethmira Diyagama Imaad Muwahid 9 Neja Keshini Jayasundara Vishmi Raveesha Caldera 9 Vidul Omike Kumarawadu M Janindu Induvara Nanayakkara 9 Muhammed Mueen Thaj Riza Sayuri Sisara Kehelbaddara 9 Seniru Nilesh Goonatilaka Nethan Mikil Kuruppu 8 Andrew Ebenezer Surendran 8 Lower secondary PLSC Lakshanthi Milesha Ratnayake 8 Dulkith Pitigalage 8 Gateway students who achieved S4 (exceptional Ranudi Sakithma Kudellage 8 performance) in all three subjects (English, Tharushi Himaya Kalubowila 8 Mathematics, and Science) at Lower Achievement Shanelle Perera 8 Tests and received Edexcel High Achiever Awards J A Kulisa Saranath Nanayakkara 7 at the Pearson Edexcel 2019 Awards Ceremony. Sonath Keynula Alahakoon 7 Ima Hamza 7 Star performers Name Mithila Samarawickrama 7 Areeb Atheek 7 Suriya Arachchige Manmith Suriyarachchi Sasra Ravindi Kodituwakku 7 Athiq Inthikab Anuk Ranjeewa Ahangamgoda 7 Dinindu Gamage Dulmith Pitigalage 7 Nehan De Zoysa Pavan Anudya Kumarapathirana 7 Fathima Maryam Risvi 7 Sanali Thimanya Kalubowila W K Isumi Senethya Wanniarachchi E D Venura Kithmal De Alwis Chamithu Dulmeth Amarasekara 136 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

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Academic Gateway students who have achieved six Grade High achievers at 9/A*s and above at the IGCSE examinations with International Advanced Level minimum 1 grade 8. AS Level Name Gateway students who have achieved three Anuka Dewanga As or more at the AS Level examinations. Sadheesha Jayaweera Nimjaya Mahawaduge Name A Tashiya Subasinghe 5 G A M Sihan Romal Wickremasinghe Malisha Paarami Weerasinghe 4 Mithila Ranjith Sivakumar Coomaraswamy Anshul Raj 4 Nidusha Srikanth Govini Elvitigala 4 Shazeen Shaheen Mandira Hippola 4 Jehan Milinda Makalanda Chamidu Athauda 4 Rovina Fernando 4 Gateway students who have achieved five Grade Tarindi Gamage 4 9/A*s and above at the IGCSE examinations with Akshitha Thilakeshwaran 4 minimum 2 grade 8s. Yasindu Athauda 4 Supuni Wijesundera 4 Name Shahad Shaheen 4 Reynal Adrien Jayatilake 4 Osandi Umayangana Payagala Nethumi Nuhansa Wjesinghe 4 Mazeen Ahamed Mazhar Abira Suresh Gunaseelan 4 Bushra Hussain Ruxan Malik Roohullah 4 S M Hevidu Kanishka Samarakoon K Malmi Maheesha M Navaratne 4 Pratheev Manivannan Fathima Sumayyah Muhammad Zubair 4 Minuka Hasintha Kotigala Chavaan Janeth De Costa 4 Dinali Onela Samarasinghe Mahadura Tharika Dulakshi Perera 4 M Adheeb Mufthy Hashim Khadeeja Pasha 4 Gwyneth Soraya Chiwen Gwee 4 Star performers Aamir Fawaz Ashraff 4 Ravin Tillekeratne 138 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Academic Name A A2 Level Binuri Yehara Gunasekara Gateway students who have achieved three A*s Dilon Carnie 4 or more at the Advanced Level Examinations and Nimeshie Gajanayaka received Edexcel High Achiever Awards at the Savidu Dulsara Dasanayaka 3 Pearson Edexcel 2019 Awards Ceremony. Sandeepa Hewage Navishka Wickramaratne 3 Santhush Siyambalapitiya Thulakshi Gamage 3 Name A* Manula Hewawasam 3 Devmini Bhagya Mendis 5 Thamaya Rajapaksa 3 Randeni Arachchige Adithi Himika Shenali Jayaweera 3 Randeni 4 Gawshitha Parasuraman 3 Sandithi Nuwanya Jayasekera 4 Tiranya Yalindee Ranasinghe 3 Keshin Karunarathne 4 Idris Ali Akber 3 Nimaya Thenuwara 4 Sajid Saleem 3 Natalie Yaseen 3 Hirushi Thavindya Muthukumarana 3 Thuvaaraka Srikanth 3 Navodya Rozanne Daniel 3 Kavindu Nilhan Rankothge 3 Keisha M Pathirage 3 Sachitha Prasan Dissanayake 3 Sahla Nada Faleel 3 Avinash Christopher Fernandopulle 3 Piranavan Kannadhasan Randesh Tharindu Wickrama 3 Venuri Narmadha Gurusinghe Pamidu Manuth Perera 3 Tahani Ranya Saleem Prashen Fernando 3 Sayoni Nethara S Thenuwara Dwayne Nathan De Mel 3 Oshin Tharakee Alagiyawanna 3 3 3 3 3 3 Star performers 3 3 3 Gateway College Annual Review 2019 139

Academic World prize winners Name Award Name Award Methmi zzIAL – Highest Hesandu zzLower Secondary Wijesinghe Mark in the Siriwardena Achievement World in Test – Psychology Highest Mark in the World in Natalie zzIAL – Highest Mathematics Yaseen Mark in the World in Dinindu zzLower Secondary Business Studies Gamage Achievement Test – Sachitha zzIAL– Highest Highest Mark Dissanayake Mark in the in the World in World in Mathematics Accounting Panchalee zzLower Secondary zzIAL – Highest Mahavithana Achievement Mark in the Test – World in Highest Mark Business Studies in the World in Mathematics Adheesha zzInternational Dulith zzLower Secondary Kumarasinghe GCSE – Polpitiya Achievement Test – Highest Mark Highest Mark in the World in in the World in Psychology Mathematics zzInternational GCSE – Highest Mahila zzPrimary Mark in the Ahangamage Achievement World in Science Test – (Single Award) Highest Mark Thenula zzInternational in the World in Hennayake GCSE – Science Highest Mark in the World in Savidi zzPrimary Commerce Nimhara Achievement Weerakkodi Test – Star performers Sanali zzLower Secondary Highest Mark Kalubowila Achievement in the World in Test – Highest English Mark in the World in English 140 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Academic Asia prize winners Award Name Award Name zzLower Secondary Adheesha zzJune 2018 and Achievement Kumarasinghe June 2019 Best Sanithu Test – Kethaka Highest Mark in International Science (Asia) GCSE Combination Sri Lanka prize winners Results – 11 Grade 9’s Name Award and 2 A*s zzJune 2018 and Imaad zzInternational June 2019 Best Muwahid GCSE – Highest International Mark in History GCSE (Sri Lanka) Combination Results based on Vishmi zzCambridge Highest Average Raveesha IGCSE – zzJune 2019 Best Caldera Highest Mark in International Mathematics GCSE Results – (Sri Lanka) 11 Grade 9’s Devmini zzJune 2019 Best Bhagya Advanced Level Mendis Results – 5 A*s Best results Name Award Savidi zzJune 2019 Best Nimhara Performance Weerakkodi at Primary Achievement Test based on Highest Average Sanali zzJune 2019 Best Star performers Kalubowila Performance at Lower Secondary Achievement Test based on Highest Average Gateway College Annual Review 2019 141

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Non-academic Athletics Shelinda Jansen Filzah Farouk Sadeepa Henderson All Island School Games All Island Schools Games Athletic Athletic Championship Championship South Asian Games 100m – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place 200m – 1st Place All Island Schools Asian Youth Athletic 4x100m – 1st Place Relay Championship Championship Senior Tarbat 4x200m – 1st Place NMR 100m, 200m, Athletic Championship Medley Relay – 1st Place NMR Medley Relay – 100m – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place National Sports Festival 200m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 4x100m – 1st Place Best Female Track Athlete 800m – 1st Place NMR National Youth Sports Festival Best Female Athlete 4x100m – 1st Place NMR 100m – 1st Place Junior National 1500m – 1st Place 200m – 1st Place Athletic Championship 4x400m – 1st Place Long Jump – 1st Place 100m – 1st Place All Island School Games 200m – 1st Place Monali Weerakkody Athletic Championship All Island Schools 200m – 1st Place NMR Relay Championship All Island School Games 100m – 1st Place 4x200m – 1st Place NMR Athletic Championship Long Jump – 1st Place Medley Relay – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place Senior Tarbat 4x100m – 1st Place All Island Schools Athletic Championship ISAC 2019 Relay Championship 100m – 1st Place 100m – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place 200m – 1st Place 200m – 1st Place NMR Long Jump – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place NMR Sandithi Jayasekara Best Female Field Athlete 4x400m – 1st Place Junior National All Island Schools Athletic Championship Relay Championship Long Jump – 1st Place NMR 4x200m – 1st Place NMR 100m – 1st Place Medley Relay – 1st Place NMR 200m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 ISAC 2019 4x100m – 1st Place NMR 200m – 1st Place NMR High Jump – 1st Place Long Jump – 1st Place NMR 4x400m – 1st Place 100m – 1st Place 4x400m – 1st Place Natalie Malpana Dinara Bandara Dela Star performers Champion Athlete All Island School Games ISAC 2019 Students who represented Sri Lanka Athletic Championship 100m – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place NMR All Island Schools Sithuli Saparamadu Relay Championship 4x200m – 1st Place NMR ISAC 2019 Medley Relay – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place Shanella Seneviratne ISAC 2019 4x100m – 1st Place NMR ISAC 2019 4x400m – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place NMR Outstanding Performances ISAC – International Schools Athletics Championship Gateway College Annual Review 2019 143

Non-academic Julia Adams Govin Vinwath Glory Perera ISAC 2019 ISAC 2019 ISAC 2019 4x400m – 1st Place Javelin Throw – 1st Place NMR Under – 14 Girls Champion – ISAC 2019 Maleeka Amith Minuka De Silva 80m – 1st Place Long Jump – 1st Place ISAC 2019 ISAC 2019 800m – 1st Place NMR 4x100m – 1st Place NMR Nicole Fernando 1500m – 1st Place NMR 4x400m – 1st Place NMR 4x400m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 Venura De Alwis Under – 16 Girls Binitha Chandrasena 4x400m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 National Youth Sports Festival 4x100m – 1st Place NMR Shenali Fernando High Jump – 1st Place 4x400m – 1st Place NMR ISAC 2019 Dulain Perera Malindu Bethmage Under – 16 Girls 4x400m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 ISAC 2019 100m – 1st Place NMR Triple Jump – 1st Place Davin Yahathugoda Long Jump – 1st Place Chenuka Kasthuriarachchi ISAC 2019 Ranuka Senanayake Under – 16 Boys ISAC 2019 4x400m – 1st Place ISAC 2019 High Jump – 1st Place 4x100m – 1st Place NMR 4x400m – 1st Place NMR Outstanding Performances ISAC – International Schools Athletics Championship 200m – 1st Place Students who represented Sri Lanka 144 Gateway College Annual Review 2019

Non-academic Basketball Chenuka Kasthuriarachchi, Chavaan De Costa, Iqram Iqbal, Mirtesh Thurairajah*, Nikhil Jayasinghe, Disura Dissanayake, Tharin Ranawake, Aashiq Hassen, Thiasha Rathnayake All Island School Games Basketball Championship Champions * Most Valuable Player Chavaan De Costa, Nikhil Jayasinghe, Iqram Iqbal, Mirtesh Thurairajah*, Iflal Iqbal, Star performers Disura Dissanayake**, Tharin Ranawake, Aashiq Hassen, Chaniru Ranasinghe, Dinuk Peiris, Avishka Hettearachchi All Island Schools “A” Division Basketball Championship Champions *Most Valuable Player **Best Defensive Player Gateway College Annual Review 2019 145

Non-academic Seshith Ariyawansa**, Vinuk Walisundara, Ponthichai Yaemplab*, Shane Rajayogeshwaran, Malindu Lokimarambage, Mohamed Saalim, Amhar Feroze, Ammar Amanulla, Ganeth Amadoru, Pramiha Rupasinghe, Royston Fernando All Island Schools Basketball Tournament – (Under – 19 – C Division) Champions *Most Valuable Player **Best Defensive Player Star performers Iflal Iqbal Disura Dissanayake Badminton SABA Under 16 Basketball FIBA Under 18 3x3 Asian Rashmi Bhagya Mudalige Championship Championship,  Silver Medal, member of Member of Sri Lanka Team All Island Ranking Tournament Sri Lanka Team 2019 Organised by North Central Province Under – 15 Girls Champion 146 Gateway College Annual Review 2019