Gateway College 2018

Gateway College Annual Review 2018



Annual Review 2018

Contents School crest / 05 Students / 42 Teachers / 136 Our vision and mission / 07 School song / 08 44 Student body 138 Staff review School houses / 11 47 Academic 142 Annual workshop Mascot / 11 60 Non-academic 144 Continuous Professional The history of Gateway / 12 80 Co-curricular activities Development (CPD) Leadership / 16 88 Extra-curricular activities 145 Foreign training 18 Chairman's message 102 Community and ethos 146 Rewards and Recognition 20 Board of Directors 103 Service to the community 22 Educationalists at the helm and environment 106 Events 108 Pastoral care 110 Security, health, and hygiene 112 21st century learning 121 Higher education 130 University fairs 134 School policies Future / 148 ‍් 150 Looking to the future Gateway schools / 25 26 School administrative structure 28 Colombo campus 30 Kandy campus 32 Negombo campus 34 Dehiwala campus 36 Ratmalana campus 40 Gateway Achievers

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School crest The elements within the School Crest signify the essence of Gateway College. The colours used in the Crest have significance of their own: Blue and Grey signify School colours; Red represents power and energy; and White represents purity. The two Sri Lankan Lions holding the shield depict courage and bravery, and represent the Sri Lankan identity of the School. The Golden Eagle represents the School’s highest award in sports. The Globe signifies international education, while the Arrow represents Gateway’s advancement in technology. The Book depicts knowledge, while the Torch signifies enlightenment. The three Interwoven Squares represent teamwork and a sense of belonging between Parent, Teacher, and Student, whereas the three colours of the diagonals, Orange, Green, and Maroon, signify the Communities of Sri Lanka and identify the School as being multi-ethnic and multi-religious. In 2018, Gateway chose to replace the dove in the Crest with the Golden Eagle. The Eagle is unwilling to accept the status quo, instead opting to reach higher and become more than it believes it is capable of. Annual Review 2018 5

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Our vision Our mission Energise, enlighten, empower Adding value Our vision is to Energise with healthy body and Create an educational environment that Enlighten with healthy mind and Empower one naturally drives value addition at school and all to be good citizens. as well as at home. Develop an educational culture that enhances spiritual, moral, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Provide opportunities for every student and teacher to reach his or her highest potential. 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. Tenacity and zeal Steadfastly pursue excellence in education. Adapt smoothly to change. Speedy action with determination to get things done. Open-minded, winning attitude. 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. Annual Review 2018 7

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 // 8 Gateway College

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School houses School Houses are named in the order of the first four Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka: Don Stephen Senanayake, Dudley Shelton Senanayake, Sir John Lionel Kotelawala, and Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike. The choice of names of such distinguished personalities underlines the emphasis laid by the school in developing an affinity to the motherland and acting with a sense of responsibility to her children. 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 to defining the spirit of Sri Lankans. Mascot The Lion in the School Crest, holding the shield, standing for bravery and our Sri Lankan heritage, along with the Golden Eagle, constitute the School’s mascot: the “Gateway Griffin”. The mascot is a legendary creature famed for its intelligence, power, honesty, discipline, and majesty, combining the King of the Beasts and the King of all Birds. Annual Review 2018 11

The history of Gateway Gateway College was founded by Ralph Ignatius Thomas Alles, a visionary dedicated to the cause of the education of the Nation. Educated at St. Aloysius’ College, Galle and St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, R I T Alles gained national recognition as the founding father of D S Senanayake College, Colombo, one of Sri Lanka’s leading educational institutions. Prior to the founding of Gateway College, R I T Alles received training from the Cambridge Institute of Education, served as a teacher at Royal College, Colombo, Principal of Zahira College, Colombo, and 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. 12 Gateway College

“The child leaves our gates as a confident, compassionate citizen who has the ability to move around in society, one who is equipped with the skills of surviving in this complicated world.” R I T Alles Annual Review 2018 13

2013 2018 Gateway College Dehiwala was established Gateway College Ratmalana was as a result of the acquisition of the American opened, bringing a state-of-the-art International School, Dehiwala by the Gateway football ground and modern Group and its amalgamation with the Gateway pavilion to the Dehiwala and Ratmalana schools. College Bambalapitiya School. 2009 2007 The remaining sections of Gateway College Gateway College Negombo opened at a scenic Kandy were relocated to the new site. location between Negombo Road and the lagoon. Expansion of Gateway College Bambalapitiya Since then the school has thrived and expanded to include year 7 and year 8. at a rapid pace and acquired several adjacent 2005 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. 2000 2002 The first purpose-built building was located The Foundation section of Gateway on 1st Lane off Gothami Road and was named Colombo was moved to 175, Castle Road, the “Millennium Tower” as it was completed in Colombo 8. Similarly, the Secondary year 2000. The school grew rapidly in number School expanded further at Rodney Street, Colombo 8. Gateway College Kandy from its humble beginnings. expanded its premises from Anniewatte to Asgiriya, where the school’s Foundation 1999 and Key Stage 1 sections were housed. In late 1999, Gateway acquired Kandy 1997 International School, which later became Gateway College, then known as Gateway Gateway College Kandy. International School, first opened its doors Establishment of Gateway International to 33 students who were supported by eight teachers. The school then operated from two School Bambalapitiya at Vajira Road. locations with the Secondary School at Rodney Street and the Primary School at Gothami Road. 14 Gateway College

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Leadership Dedicated to carrying forward the vision and legacy of our founder, Mr R I T Alles Annual Review 2018 17

“Experience is the mother of wisdom and experience without learning is more beneficial than learning with no experience.” 18 Gateway College

Chairman's message Looking at the world around us, never have we felt the need for better leaders than we do today. The need for wise thought and selfless action is more crucial than ever before. A great mantle rests on the next generation as they prepare to take on leadership roles in many spheres. When considering leaders, it is important to recognise that the most successful leaders are not always the most qualified nor are they the least qualified. However, they are all visionaries, ethical and committed to their tasks. They are those who are aware of the world around them: Those who understand the society they live in. Schools should be places of learning; learning in its fullest sense. They should be places that effect a change in an individual’s knowledge or behaviour due to experience. Graduates who enter society will then be resilient and steadfast. The instructions they receive in school will enable them to adapt successfully to any environment, without compromising their own integrity. Schools are duty-bound to teach students about their environment and foster situational understanding. Moreover, students must be equipped with the skill to make intelligent, accurate judgements, not only about their surroundings and the personalities around them but about themselves too. Schools must simulate life and thereby produce street-smart graduates. It is prudent to remember that experience is the mother of wisdom and experience without learning is more beneficial than learning with no experience. As a school, we consider it our duty to provide experiences which prepare students for the tasks, tests, and trials of life. A common belief among the public in Sri Lanka is that international school students are far removed from society; that they are disconnected from their local culture and traditions. To mitigate the problem, we must create opportunities for students to mingle with all sectors in society. They must be encouraged to collaborate with others from all walks of life; senior students should be exposed to geopolitical issues pertaining to their motherland. It is important that students know and understand where they come from, as much as they focus on where they want to be. Dr Harsha Alles Chairman Annual Review 2018 19

Board of Directors Mrs Rohini Alles Dr Harsha Alles Mrs Dinali Alles Managing Director Chairman – Gateway Group Director Mrs Rohini Alles counts over 50 years in the Dr Harsha Alles is a doctor by profession and Mrs Dinali Alles counts over 25 years of teaching profession having commenced holds a PhD from the University of Colombo. teaching experience, with specialisation her career at Royal College, Colombo. She He was a lecturer attached to the Faculty in English. was also the founding Deputy Principal of of Medicine, University of Colombo prior to President’s College, Rajagiriya. joining his father to assist in the Gateway She has made an immense contribution Group. Dr Harsha Alles is credited with to laying down processes and adopting Mrs Rohini Alles played a definitive role in placing the Gateway brand on the map as a Global Best Practices in teaching at the founding of Gateway College. She was provider of technology-based, high-quality Gateway College. She maintains a close personally responsible for setting up the education through a large network of eye on Gateway Primary Schools drawing Primary School combining her training as computer schools, international schools, a on her vast experience as a teacher and a qualified government teacher and years Graduate School, and schools offering the administrator. As a Director of Gateway of experience in school administration. national curriculum in English. College, she is actively involved in the She continues her work as Managing Management of the school in Colombo Director of Gateway College. She is a Dr Alles has been recognised for his and also takes a personal interest to ensure shining example and a role model to pioneering efforts in the field of IT maintenance of standards and quality as teachers of the present day. education by being awarded the Young expected by the Board. Scientist Scholarship Award twice, and in 2000, The Outstanding Young Person of the Year Award. He was also the recipient of the Gold Award for the Outstanding Businessman of the Year at the CIMA Pinnacle Awards in 2003. In April 2018, the Charted Management Institute named him the “Best CEO of the year” in the services category of large organisations. Dr Alles was also the architect in reviving The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL), which is an umbrella organisation consisting of the leading international schools in Sri Lanka. He functioned as its Chairman from 2013 to 2017, during which period the association undertook innovative initiatives such as the Annual International Conference for Heads of Schools and the first International Training Seminar for Heads of Schools held at the University of Nottingham, in Malaysia. Dr Harsha Alles also serves as a Director of Universal College Lanka (UCL), which is engaged in providing higher education in collaboration with leading global universities. 20 Gateway College

Mr Ramantha Alles Mr Asoka B Herath Director Director Mr Asoka B Herath who counts over 50 years With five years’ experience in the corporate of experience in education was the Principal sector of Sri Lanka, Mr Ramantha Alles is the of Gateway College Kandy, from 2001 to most recent addition to the Gateway Group’s 2015. Prior to joining Gateway College, Board of Directors. Educated in the United he functioned as a teacher, Prefect of Games, States of America, he completed his degree Deputy Principal, Principal of Dharmaraja with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics College, Kandy, and as the Principal of and in Business Administration. Upon his St. Sylvester's College, Kandy. return to Sri Lanka, he began his career at Apogee Holdings, a diverse group of Mr Herath has been the heartbeat of companies involved in telecommunication, Gateway College Kandy and continues to fire protection, and media industries, be a father figure to all Heads of Gateway overseeing the group’s daily operations schools. The acclaim and recognition at an upper management level. In addition, achieved by Gateway College Kandy can he functions as a working director of be largely attributed to the hard work and Springfield College, an English medium steadfast commitment of Mr Asoka Herath National Curriculum school that is fully for over a decade. He has been very closely owned by the Gateway Group. associated with our Founder and now plays a pivotal role in guiding the schools on the path laid down by the late Mr R I T Alles. Annual Review 2018 21

Educationalists at the helm Mrs Nirmali Wickremesinghe Mrs Vinita Shenoy Mr Gladwin Canagasabey Consultant to the Gateway Group Principal Gateway College Colombo Principal Gateway College Kandy of Schools Mrs Vinita Shenoy stands in front of over 30 Mr Gladwin Canagasabey started his Mrs Nirmali Wickremesinghe joined the years of experience in handling tutorials and educational career in 1988 as a graduate Gateway Group of Schools in 2014. She brought teaching, both in India and Sri Lanka. She joined teacher of Botany and Agriculture. Later, he with her many years of experience as a teacher Gateway College in June 2010 and since then joined the Eastern University of Sri Lanka as the in both state and private schools in Sri Lanka, has risen up the ranks to Principal. Head of Sports and Physical Education where international schools overseas and as a principal he served for 11 years. Whilst at the Eastern of a highly respected private girls’ school. She is Mrs Shenoy is a firm believer in “Education for University, he also served as a visiting lecturer in recognised as an educator who transformed the all”, especially for the girl child and for the less Child Psychology and Educational Psychology. learning approach to be enjoyable to students privileged. Education, to her, encompasses all In 2004, he was appointed Headmaster of while ensuring the holistic development of aspects of life and the teacher plays the most S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa, where he the child. She enjoys a fine reputation as an important role – of a role-model, cheerleader founded and implemented the preschool and innovative educationist who was able to infuse and friend. bilingual medium of education. Later he joined life and vitality to the Sri Lankan National Trinity College, Kandy as the Vice-Principal, Curriculum. She has, thereby, brought in many As a Principal, she stands committed to take where he served from 2007 to 2014. Prior to new perspectives and best practices to make forward the vision of the Founder, as well as joining Gateway College, he was Registrar at education even more dynamic at Gateway. the Chairman and the Board of Directors. the prestigious General Sir John Kotelawala Having played an active role in Gateway’s Defence University, Ratmalana. Mr Canagasabey As a Consultant to all Gateway schools, Mrs journey in becoming one of Sri Lanka’s top also served as the Manager of Hillwood College, Wickremesinghe plays a key role in formulating International Schools, she is now looking Kandy and was on the Advisory Board of the policies, developing curriculum, and textbooks, forward to usher the school in to its next level Church Missionary Schools (CMSC) in Sri Lanka. professionally developing teachers and acting of excellence. Mrs Vinita Shenoy is a graduate as counsel to the heads of Gateway schools. in Commerce and also in Teaching Technology, Mr Canagasabey holds a Bachelor of Science in She also personally spearheads the pilot whilst holding an MBA in HR. In addition she Agriculture (Honours Degree) from the Eastern project for Global Perspectives, for which has done her Diploma in Computer Science University of Sri Lanka and a Master of Science Gateway College was selected by Cambridge and also in Human Rights. Mrs Shenoy is a in Organisational Management from the International Examinations UK. nurturer by nature, hence loves being with Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University children. She is an ardent lover of nature and is of Peradeniya. He had also completed his Post one of the few qualified teachers of Ikebana in Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology at the Sri Lanka, from the Sogetsu School of Japan. Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology and Post Graduate Diploma in Education at With her nurturing nature, she encourages the National Institute of Education in Sri Lanka. students, staff and parents to the best of Furthermore, he obtained a Merit Pass in her ability. \"Diploma in Child Psychology\" at the American College of Higher Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Management at the Open University of Sri Lanka. His career in education and administration spans over a period of 29 years, during which time, he has made important strides within the education system in Sri Lanka with emphasis on pastoral care. 22 Gateway College

Mrs Devika Alldis Mrs Priyanthi Seneviratne Mr Prashanth Chanmugam Principal Gateway College Negombo Principal Gateway Colleges Dehiwala Chief Executive Officer, and Ratmalana Gateway Graduate School Mrs Devika Alldis’s career in education spans over 25 years in government and After obtaining her BA from the University of Mr Prashanth Chanmugam joined Gateway international schools. She has taught English Kelaniya, Mrs Priyanthi Seneviratne began her Graduate School, the higher education and Language, English Literature and Western professional career at Ladies’ College, Colombo. professional development arm, of the Gateway Classical Civilisation at both International She counts over 17 years of experience at Group as its CEO in September 2017. He brings General Certificate of Secondary Education Ladies’, teaching Greek and Roman Civilisation with him more than 15 years of international (IGCSE) and GCE Advanced Level. Additionally, and English for Advanced Level classes. She experience in higher education management, she has been a Teacher Trainer, Examination was the Head of the English Department at international university partnership Officer and a Visiting University Lecturer. In Ladies’ for eight years and a member of the arrangements, curriculum development, 2008, she was appointed as Headmistress of staff council. designing of learning and assessment systems, Gateway College Negombo. quality assurance of academic programmes, She was responsible for curriculum research, academic and technical policy Her dynamism and energy have contributed development in English Language and development, business development and greatly for the rapid progress of the Literature at both Primary and Secondary levels. operations. Mr Chanmugam has worked at establishment and her ability to hold the Under her direction, Ladies’ College maintained senior managerial levels with UK and South entire school community together as a family its reputation for English literary excellence. Asian institutions. He has also provided has been the hallmark of her success. Mrs Alldis consultancy services to reputable organisations holds a BA in English Language and Literature Later, Mrs Seneviratne took up the challenges in Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and of the corporate sector for 12 years. Under her The academic and professional programmes an MA in Linguistics from the University of leadership, the regional office of The Chartered developed by Mr Chanmugam include MBA Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Institute of Marketing UK (CIM Sri Lanka), won qualifications delivered in the UK and an the international award for “Best CIM Region” advanced leadership development system for She was professionally trained at the Teacher four times. training and developing 2000 plus technical Training College, Peradeniya and with TEFL from specialists and managers at TÜV Rheinland, University of Toronto. Mrs Seneviratne re-entered academia one of the largest technical services firms in in 2011, serving as Principal of a leading the world. Mr Chanmugam holds postgraduate international school. Three years later, qualifications in Education and Management she joined Gateway College. from the University of Nottingham and from the University of South Wales. Annual Review 2018 23

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School administrative structure Management Deputy Principal (Academic/Pastoral) (Secondary/Primary) The Board of Directors of Gateway College is responsible for overall governance, policy Assistant Principal – Academic formation, monitoring of policy, student achievement, and strategic planning for all Head of Department Senior five schools. The Management of each school (Academic/Sports & PE) Librarian 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. Assistant Subject Assistant Librarian Head of Sports Leaders Higher Education Counsellor* Sports Subject Assistant Coordinators Teachers Librarian Lab Assistant * This person also reports to the higher education counsellor. Gateway College Colombo Gateway College Kandy Gateway College Negombo The school is overlooked by a Principal, Under the Principal, a Deputy Principal The Principal is in overall charge who is supported by two Deputy Principals oversees academic affairs, assisted by four of the school. Two Deputy Principals who oversee academics and pastoral care. Assistant Principals who are in charge of are responsible for the Primary and They are supported by two Assistant academics, pastoral care of the secondary, Secondary sections. Key Stage 1 and Key Principals in Secondary and three Assistant and the Primary and Foundation sections. Stage 3 fall under the purview of the two Principals in the Primary sections. Assistant Principals. Key Stage 2 and 4 and (One each for Foundation, Key Stage 1, Additionally, the school has heads of Advanced Level are looked after by heads and Key Stage 2). The sectional heads departments for Humanities, Mathematics, of section. The school also has a head of and grade coordinators take care of Science, Business Studies, Sports, and ICT. department for Sports. the different levels of grades while the There are designated sectional heads for Key heads of departments for Humanities, Stages and year heads for each grade. Mathematics, Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Business Studies, and Sports focus on the curriculum and subject related matters. 26 Gateway College

Directorate Curriculum Higher Team Leader Consultant Development Education Change Principal Coordinator Counsellor Management Consultant Registrar Assistant Principal – Pastoral Accountant Registrar School Manager Administration Secretary Front Office Manager/Officer Heads of Key Stages/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 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 Nurse Cashier Charge Security Clerical Gateway College Dehiwala Gateway College Ratmalana Graduate School The Principal oversees the school. There are Gateway College Ratmalana falls under The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is in charge two Deputy Principals who are responsible the purview of the Principal of Gateway of the overall proceedings at the Graduate for the Primary and Secondary schools College Dehiwala. The Deputy Principal School while the Chief Operating Officer respectively. Foundation, Key Stage 1 to Key oversees the school along with an Assistant (COO) is responsible for marketing and Stage 4, and the Advanced Level fall under Principal, who overlooks the Key Stage 1 general adminstration. The CEO is assisted the purview of six sectional heads. Grade and Foundation sections. by four heads, each of whom is in charge Coordinators take care of the different levels of the following: International Foundation of grades. In addition, the school has heads Programme, Computer Department, of departments for Humanities and Sports. Business Department, and Faculty of Education and Teacher Training. Annual Review 2018 27

Colombo 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 find joy through academic and non-academic achievements. Extent of land 4 acres, 76.13 perches Built-up space 112,046 sq. ft. Students 1,963 28 Gateway College

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Kandy 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, 2 roods, 39.98 perches Built-up space 90,649 sq. ft. Students 1,320 30 Gateway College

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Negombo campus Adjacent to the Negombo lagoon and boasting 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 910 32 Gateway College

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Dehiwala 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 932 34 Gateway College

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Ratmalana campus Gateway College welcomed the newest member of the family, Gateway College Ratmalana, in October 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 facilities and best 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 September 2018, with students enrolled from Playgroup to Year 5. Extent of land 3 acres Built-up space 2.3736 acres Students 55 36 Gateway College

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Gateway Achievers In line with our belief that everyone should the hidden talents in our students. have access to education, Gateway College Each child has an opportunity to express has operated Gateway Achievers since 2010 himself/herself creatively at a concert held as a non-profit organisation. The organisation annually. Other extra-curricular activities are provides for the needs of children with available, such as the Brain Gym to enable learning differences. brain stimulation, well-planned computer Gateway Achievers accommodates the needs courses, sports, and yoga. of children with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit We continually improve our facilities and expand Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactive our services to enhance the multisensory Disorder (ADHD), Autism, and other forms structured learning approach that is currently of learning challenges. Operating on the employed, and hope to accommodate more philosophy of “If they cannot learn the way they students with special needs in the future. are taught, teach them the way they can learn”, In 2018, many interesting activities and events the school focuses on the individual strength were carried out at Gateway Achievers. The and potential of every child. Students engage in Senior and Junior Swimming Gala was held at learning in a friendly, supportive environment Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) in March. with teachers who interact with them and cater Awareness was raised among the children about to their learning requirements. plastic pollution for Environment Day in June, as Full-time teachers qualified to handle children part of a “Save the Environment” project. with learning differences follow the Alpha to The Art and Craft Exhibition and Fair was held Omega teaching methodology, and assess, in August under the theme “World Around evaluate, and draw up personalised programmes Us”, with hand painted and crafted gifts and for students. The result is that we provide each decorations, herbal plants grown in school, and student with a comprehensive Individualised baked and traditional food items made by the Education Programme (IEP) that enables each children on display. The event was graced by child to reach his/her maximum potential. Mrs Shiranthi Rajapakse. Students with limited academic skills are The annual Talent Show and Puppet Show also exposed to basic life skills like cooking, showcasing the talents of the children was housekeeping, gardening, etc. held at the Russian Cultural Centre, followed Gateway sees self-expression as a vital part of by a Magic Show. the human experience, and recognises that this Gateway Achievers is very proud of the three can be challenging for children with learning students who passed their IGCSE Pearson differences. For those children, adaptive arts and Edexcel Exams, doing particularly well in art therapy have proven to be enabling factors. ICT, Maths, and English. We consider adaptive arts such as music, drama, and art and crafts to be great ways to draw out 40 Gateway College

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Students Gateway College has over 5,000 students of over 20 different nationalities Annual Review 2018 43

Student body Gateway is a microcosm of the Sri Lankan society, a collection of students diverse in every way: race, ethnicity, geography, religion, academic and extra curricular interest, family circumstance, and socio-economic background, amongst other attributed. Our students are united by a singular purpose: to improve their lives through education. With over 5,000 students of over 20 different nationalities, Gateway provides an environment that enables our students to learn to grow as members of one scholastic family, revelling in and celebrating the rich diversity while respecting individuality. 44 Gateway College

Student count and admissions Nos. 130 2,000 1,600 88 1,200 72 79 800 GCN GCD 400 GC – Kandy 0 GCK Year 1 Admissions GCC Student Count GC – Colombo Sri Lankan British Indian Korean Sri Lankan Maldivian Indian Australian Chinese Maldivian Japanese Singaporean British Pakistani Korean Filipino Canadian Pakistani GC – Dehiwala Chinese GC – Negombo Maldivian Sri Lankan British Maldivian Indian Sri Lankan British Indian Russian Egyptian Pakistani German Pakistani Japanese Korean GC – Ratmalana Filipino German Austrian Israel Sri Lankan Filipino Syrian Singaporean Annual Review 2018 45

Graduates Gateway College Colombo 122 Gateway College Kandy 62 Gateway College Negombo 28 Gateway College Dehiwala 32 Gateway College Ratmalana – Attendance term examinations. Students must provide valid reasons with proof (such as medicals) to sit for An automated fingerprint-based attendance the exams if they do not meet this requirement. system enables Gateway to monitor our The attendance of students in Years 7 to 10 is students’ attendance and intervene when recorded manually and electronically through necessary. The attendance of students in their Smartcard ID. Students participating in Years 11 to 13 is recorded electronically sports events away from school account for through this system, and students are required the low attendance rates in certain grades. to maintain 80% attendance to sit for their % Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 100 80 Gateway Kandy Gateway Negombo Gateway Dehiwala 60 40 20 0 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Gateway Colombo More than 70% attendance 46 Gateway College

Academic Gateway College students secured 150 High Achiever Awards, with 16 “First in the World” and 13 “First in Sri Lanka” awards. Gold and Highest number Bronze of Edexcel High Awards Achiever Awards for Pearson Edexcel Seventh consecutive year Community Service Two students with 6 “Best Results” 4 A* at Advanced Awards Levels Best IGCSE results Highest IGCSE average Four students with Best performances at Primary and 12 A* at Lower Secondary Tests based on International highest average IGCSE Annual Review 2018 47

Key stage tests Edexcel Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum (PLSC) – Primary P3-P2 99% 100% 100% Shows the percentage who have English Science reached or exceeded the level of Mathematics expected achievement P3 79% 100% English 88% Science Shows the percentage that have performed above average Mathematics Edexcel Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum (PLSC) – Lower Secondary S4-S1 85% 99% 98% Shows the percentage who have English reached or exceeded the level Mathematics Science of expected achievement S4-S2 65% English 85% 71% Shows the percentage that have performed above average Mathematics Science Boundary marks Maximum mark P3 P2 P1 Primary PLSC 70 42 30 18 60 48 32 12 English 60 50 37 26 Mathematics Science Secondary PLSC Maximum mark S4 S3 S2 S1 English 70 46 41 35 29 Mathematics 80 71 59 31 12 Science 80 67 55 36 18 48 Gateway College