30th Anniversary Souvenir Book

30TH ANNIVERSARY • The school services were departmentalised under a HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - 2011 HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 common administration office. • Mrs. Kumari Grero was re-appointed as the Principal of • Launch of the first Job Fair. HIGHLIGHTS 2006 - 2007 Lyceum Nugegoda in September 2010. • Opening of the Charisse Hall, 'Hall of Charm', at Lyceum • Publication of the Lyceum series of Computing textbooks. • The International Schools Athletic Championship 2011 Kohuwala. • Appointment of Mrs. Kumari Grero as the Coordinating (ISAC) was hosted by Lyceum Nugegoda. • Opening of the New general Science and Maths Principal of Lyceum International Schools. • Launch of the Theatron web page. Laboratories. • Lyceum Nugegoda was awarded a Commendation for the • The Nursery was relocated to Lyceum Kohuwala. • The first issue of the Sinhala magazine, 'Sankalpana'. • Sinhala Language was added as a 7th optional subject to • Religious societies were formed for Grades 6 to 12 Best Application at the Sri Lanka National Quality Award (SLNQA) 2006. the Cambridge (O.L.) curriculum. students. • Appointment of Heads of the Departments to oversee • The Inter International Schools' Swimming Meet was won • Little Friends took part in the 2015 World Thinking Day, school services. • Swimming team tour to India. for the first time by Lyceum Nugegoda. under the Millennium Development. • Appointment of Ms. Wenuri Hettiarachchi as the Principal • New Friends were enrolled and the Golden Bar ceremony HIGHLIGHTS 2007 - 2008 of Lyceum Nugegoda in May 2011. was held in school premises. • Appointment of Mr. Asoka Weerasinghe as the Principal of • A large scale Katina Perehera was organised at Lyceum • 50 students enrolled as the Little Friends. Lyceum Nugegoda in September 2007. • The Little Friends embarked on a project to raise Rs. Nugegoda along with all Lyceum branches in 2010. • The English Literary Society was launched with the • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. 100,000/- to purchase a PET SCAN machine for the Debating Club, essay competitions and the Quiz Club as Apeksha Hospital Maharagama. affiliated activities. HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - 2012 • The Little Friends embarked on a project to donate Library books to School children in underprivileged areas in • Launch of the Home Science Club. • Opening of the Arena Nike, 'Ground of Victory'. Anuradhapura District. • Launch of the Mathematics Society. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Opening of the The Theatron, the Speech & Drama room. • Best Dance in National Dancing Competition. • The 1st 'Maathra' Concert was held at the Maharagama HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 • Educational Tour to India. Youth Centre with the participation of 600 students from all • Opening of the Aglaia, 'Beauty and Brilliance,' for Art & HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 Lyceum schools. Craft students and teachers. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Launch of the 'Lyceum DNA' re-engineering programme • Sewing and Cultural Dancing were introduced as with staff empowerment initiatives. HIGHLIGHTS 2008 - 2009 extracurricular activities. • Opening ceremony of The Niketron, 'Ground of Victory'. • Opening of the French Room of Lyceum Nugegoda along • Little Friends and Cub Scouting were introduced as • Our Founder, Mr. Mohan Lal Grero was appointed the with the French Library and audio-visual equipment for subjects for Grade 4. language instruction. State Minister of Higher Education. • Best Dance award in National Dancing Competition. • The Lyceum Alumni was relaunched with our past students • Opening of the Terpsichorean, 'Hall of Dancing'. • Lyceum Nugegoda was nominated ‘The Best Practice HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 visiting the school to share a nostalgic moment with their teachers and friends. School' by the National Productivity Secretariat. • Students of the Cultural Dancing performed at the • The Little Friends embarked on an adventure journey to • Best Dance Award in National Dancing Competition. CHOGM celebrations in Hambantota. experience the untouched beauty of Kurunegala at Lyceum's own Adventure Park. HIGHLIGHTS 2009 - 2010 • Launch of the Lyceum Job Bank. • Little Friends donated 150 Library books, 80 workbooks • Launch of the Teacher Empowerment Unit (TEU) with the and 500 exercise books to Vidyawardhana Primary School • The 10th International Schools Athletic Championship Wellampitiya. (ISAC) was hosted by Lyceum Nugegoda. objective of improving teaching and learning. • \"I am the light of the world\", The Little Friends had their • Little Friends and the staff members visited Sir James Christmas Revival. Ms. Nardhya Grero graced the • Life Skills was introduced as a subject. occasion as the Chief Guest. • Opening of the Kleio, 'Ground of Glory' at Lyceum Peiris Cheshire Home. • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Lend A Hand programme was carried out with the Little • Best Dance in National Dancing Competition. Kohuwala. • 1st Asian Nations Cup Under 14 Chess Team • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Friends' of Kothalawalapura Little Friends. Championship Tour to China. • Participated in the National Ballet Dance Festival. • The SLGGA Communication branch held a National Child • Best Dance Award in National Dancing Competition. Safety week programme and the Chief Guest was Mr. Nikitha Grero of Lyceum International Schools. • 20 Little Friends received the highest award, WINGS, and 100 Little Friends were enrolled. • Little Friends took part in the Mohan Lal Grero foundation Dhakshinarama nursery concert. • 2nd Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Nihon Karate Itosukai Tournament tour to America. Lyceum International School 40

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 • Madam. Kumari Grero was appointed as The Coordinating • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Principal of Lyceum International Schools on 16th June, • Maathra 11 Dancing Concert was graced by the presence • Sir Micheal Wilshaw was appointed as The Chief Advisor 2018. of Lyceum International Schools in 2016. of the Former President Hon. Sir. Maithripala Sirisena as • Lyceum International School was shortlisted for the British the chief guest. • At the 5th Professional Career Women Awards 2016, our International School Awards 2017 under the category of • World School Chess Championship tour to Romania. Coordinating Principal, Mrs. Kumari Grero won the Gold the International Impact Award for conducting free English • Itosu-Ryu Karate - Do International Championship tour to Award in the Education Category held at the Women in classes in a foreign setting. China. Management (WIM) and International Finance Corporation (IFC). • The 5th TISSL International Conference was organised and HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 hosted at the Blue Water, Wadduwa, by Lyceum • Appointment of our Coordinating Principal, Mrs. Kumari Nugegoda with Principal Mrs. Kumari Grero as the • All Island Broadcasting Competition - students were Grero as the Chairperson of The International Schools of Chairperson of TISSL. placed within the top 10 in ANNOUNCING, EDITING, Sri Lanka (TISSL). DUBBING and TECHNICAL. • At the Christmas Stars Dancing Festival in Moscow, • Mrs. Kumari Grero was re-appointed as the Principal of Russia, the Lyceum Cultural Dancing troupe won 1st Place • Lyceum Nugegoda was selected as the Top 3 for the All Lyceum Nugegoda. in two categories. Island senior English announcing competition from over thirty schools in the country. The juniors also received • Opening of the Basketball and Badminton complex • Launch of the General Studies evaluation. places with Lyceum having bagged the highest number of Kalonice, 'The Beauty of Victory'. awards. Lyceum Nugegoda won overall All Island second • Opening of the Electra, 'The Ground of Sparkling Light'. runners up. • The 4th floor of the Eratodan was declared as the Callia, 'Hall of Music’. • Inauguration of the Junior and Senior Cadet Platoons of • Students of Cultural dancing became the winners for the Lyceum Nugegoda, the first ever cadet platoons in an second consecutive year at the All Island Schools Dancing • The Resource Room and the Learning Support Unit were international school. Competition 2019, organized by the Ministry of Education. shifted to the Clion, 'Building of History'. • An MOU between Lyceum International Schools and the • Lyceum Nugegoda once again emerged Champions at the • Lyceum Nugegoda emerged champions at the All Island Tokyo International University, Japan was signed allowing Inter International Choir Competition for the 3rd or 4th Under 15 Cricket Tournament (Division III) 2016, Lyceum students to be entitled for full/ partial scholarships consecutive year. organised by the Sri Lanka Schools' Cricket Association. to the Tokyo International University, Japan. This was the first time an International School got qualified • Students of Eastern music won two 1st places from the to play Division II cricket against State schools. • The passing out parade of the Junior Cadet Platoon. category of folk singing group item at the National Level of the \"All Island Music Competition\" organised by the • The Media unit of the SLGGA and the Little Friends • The Staff Library was re-opened in the Euterpesa Building. Ministry of Education. organised a Bodhi Pooja in connection with the centenary activities at the Sri Dhammarama Temple, Nugegoda. • Commencement of the construction of a new building, the • The General Knowledge Club of Lyceum Nugegoda Apollonian, 'The Building of Knowledge'. organised the inter-school quiz programme which featured • Little Friends were invited to the Sri Lanka Rupavahini the theme \"Indigenous Cultures\". Cooperation for their 35th Anniversary Celebrations. • Student of Lyceum International School went on a Inter Lyceum educational tour to France with 55 students and 8 • Lyceum Junior Leaders 2018/2019 batch, donated • The Little Friends made 100 birthday cards to help the teachers were initiated with the collaboration of Lyceum medicine worth of 100,000/- rupees to the Cancer hospital- centenary celebrations of the SLGGA. Wattala, Gampaha and Panadura. kids unit. • A song book of 100 songs composed by the Little Friends • At the District 82 Conference 2017 in Chennai, India the • Brilliant performance by our Cultural Dancing team at the was launched to celebrate the 100th year of Girl Guiding in Nugegoda Toastmasters Club received the Club Quality International Cadet cultural show at Nelum Pokuna where Sri Lanka. A 100kg cake was cut to signify the centenary Award 2016 - 2017 and the Golden Gavel Award 2016 - all SAARC countries and the Armed Forces performed. celebrations, 100 hand work items together with 100 2017. Lyceum personnel are active members of the photographs were displayed at the event. Nugegoda Toastmasters' Club. • Student of Lyceum Nugegoda Gavyn Marshal was selected by the Debators Council of Sri Lanka to be a • Around 55 Little Friends enjoyed a Fun-Filled, three-day • The Little Friends made and served 25kg of milk rice in member of the 5 members team for The World Schools pack holiday at the Kurunagala Lyceum Adventure Park. commemoration with the 25th school Anniversary. Debating Championship. • Penang Netball Tournament Tour to Malaysia. • The Little Friends Giant One Dish Cook-Out Meal was held • Lyceum International School, Nugegoda was awarded the • 5th Asian Schools Swimming Championships Tour to at school. following 3 awards at the All Island Singing Competition for both National and International schools: Indonesia. • Sri Lanka Girl Guides WP organized \"Revels, Sleepover 01) W.B.MAKULOLUWA AWARD –The most outstanding • Asia Yakutuk Tournament Tour to Russia. and Pack Holiday” at the Ygro Camo site, Madampe award under the folk music category. • South Asian Aquatic Championships Tour. Dummalasuriya. 75 Lyceum International school Little 02) SUNIL SHANTHA AWARD - The most outstanding friends took part in the event. award under the primary category. HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 03) ANANDA SAMARAKOON AWARD - Special award for • “Spend a day together” - The Little Friends took part in the winning three 1st places. • Lyceum International Schools Celebrated its 25th event with the special needs students at the Royal Mas Arena. Anniversary on 14th June, 2018. • The Little Friends took part in a Christmas programme at • Ms. Dulka Mendis was appointed as the Principal of Vidya Vardhaka Vidyalaya Wellampitiya. Lyceum International School, Nugegoda on 15th June, • Cadetting was introduced to the students of Lyceum Nugegoda on 24th October, 2017. 2018. 41 Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY • Students of Grade 6 visited a company producing 3000 participants. Also adjudged the GRAND Prix at the • Virtual Navarathri celebration. components for air bags, owned by presidential candidate mix age group category and won awards for Mr. Rohan Pallewatta. -related to their Grade 6 project- Choreography and Creativity. • Virtual Sinhala Junior Singing Contest held. “Exports”. • Investiture of the Prefects, Sports and House Captains 2019/2020 was held at the Aeolian Hall. • Virtual Christmas Carols. • Science Day poster competition. • The choir took center stage in “Sing and Pray from Kobe • Christmas carols was organized by the Western Music Concert” at the Bunka hall in Kobe, Japan by winning a • Opening of the Lyceum Day Care center. Gold Diploma and the most Outstanding Conductor Award. Department, the Special Educational Needs Unit and • Students of MUN took part in MUN session held at the • “Let's Spread Christmas Cheer Around Our Nation” Christian Societies. Holy family Convent. organised by The Little Friends sub committee – SLGGA • House prefects donated a cubicle to the Lady Ridgeway • Lyceum emerged overall Champions securing 283 points Hospital for feeding mothers. at the Commerce Day competition organised by Asian • The Lyceum International Nugegoda Choir took part in the • Students of Lyceum took part in the SAF GAMES. International School with many reputed international and INTERKULTUR Virtual Choir festival. • The Senior Choir and Junior Choir of Lyceum International private schools having participated. School, Nugegoda won the Provincial and National Level • The Annual Senior Concert - \"Sankalana 07\" was held on • The Lyceum International School Choir represented Sri Choir Competitions organised by the Ministry of 5th February 2020 at the Maharagama Youth Centre. Lanka at the United Nation's Resolution - Make a change, Education- Sri Lanka. • INFIGO 2020 - ICT Day and Competitions was organized choir Project. • Lyceumers from four branch schools, Nugegoda, Wattala, by Mahanama College. Panadura, and Gampaha, took part in Sri Lanka vs USA • The Annual Cricket Encounter was held for the Nikitha • Mr and Mrs. Grero visited Bangladesh in the mission of Karate Championship organized by Itosuryu Karatedo Challenge Trophy 2020. helping a developing school who seeked help to improve USA Branch on 10th December 2019. Lyceum International • A Day with a Carpenter at Lyceum Kohuwela. their school in terms of Education from Dr. Mohan Lal school secured a total of 9 first places, 9 second places • The Little Friends Pack Holiday 2020 - \"Twinkle Toes\" at Grero in 2020. and 11 third places. They competed in Kata, Kumite and the Sarvodaya Centre. Basic Skills performance against students from California • Kiddies Activity Day was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor • Special Needs Unit is renamed as \"Academic Enrichment Itosukai branches. Stadium. Centre\" in September 2020. • 25 students received Sports Colours at the Western • Two Scouts of Lyceum Nugegoda won Gold Stars. Province School Colours ceremony and the highest • Brownies Lead International Pack Holiday - The Little • Christmas Stars tour to Russia. number of award winners recorded from Lyceum Friends had their overseas Pack holiday in Malaysia. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Nugegoda. • Digital World Global Campfire, the little friends joined with • Lyceum Beat Band won two awards at the finals of the SLGGS Western Province and the members around HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 VIVACE 2019. the globe joined via zoom for the 1st time. • The Little Friends took part in the Western Province • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • The gates of Lyceum International Schools was opened Uniform Day Walk at the Bellanvila Walking park. • Cultural Dancing Team tour to Russia. once again after the pandemic. • The little friends donated a TV and gift packs to the • International Youth Marching Band Competition tour to childrens' ward at the Chilaw Hospital. Malaysia. • Lyceum International School Nugegoda discontinued the • Pigeon of the castle - The Little Friends joined the group • Asian Junior Marching Band Championship tour to hybrid timetable and switched to a fully virtual timetable which was a combined group camp of Kalutara and Malaysia. from the 24th to 31st January 2022. Horana zones. • Little Friends - International Pack Holiday tour to Malaysia. • Renovation of a support staff member's house by Little • Regional Hope Week (South Asia) Table Tennis • The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme took place for 12 to Friends - to commemorate 25th Anniversary of the school. Tournament tour to India. 15 year old students at the school premises. • Youth Marching Band Competition tour to Malaysia. • South Asian Regional ITTF Hopes & Cadet Week & • Educational Tour to France. Challenge Program tour to Nepal. • Thaipongal celebration 2022 was held - organised by Sri • Under 16 Invitational Basketball Tournament tour in • Asia Hopes Week Table Tennis Tournament tour to jayawardhanapura zone girl guides. Maldives. Thailand. • Cricket BCA Champions Trophy tour to India. • SET Thailand Junior & Cadet Open 2019 tour to Thailand. • Gioio Della Musica - the first virtual Western Band and • 54th Milo/ Pram Malaysia Invitational Swimming Meet tour • ITTF World Junior Circuit Premium Oman Junior & Cadet Orchestra concert by Lyceum Nugegoda. to Malaysia. Open tour to Oman. • Special Olympics Bharat International Unified Girls Netball • The 74th independence of Sri lanka was celebrated by the Tournament tour to India. HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 Little Friends - organised by Sri Jayawardhanepura zone girl guides. HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 • Little Friends activity -“Pet Models 21” organized by Western province - Little Friends. • Virtual Senior Sinhala Janakavi Contest. • Lyceum Dancers Hit GOLD and were champions at the Christmas Stars held in Russia amongst 18 countries, over • Virtual Tamil Singing competition. • Virtual Senior English Best Speaker contest. • Prefects took part in 2 day leadership programme, which is hosted by the Ambepussa Sinha Regiment Army Camp. • Opening of Kottawa Leaf School. • \"fk¿ï ú, 7\", the Inter House Drama Competition was held on 29th October 2022 at the Aeolian Hall and Professor Saumya Liyanage and Mr. Wasantha Dugganarala graced the occasion as judges. • The Little Friends Enrollment and the Golden Bar ceremony was held at the school premises- 21 Little Friends completed their 2nd Class challenges and obtained the Golden Bar. Lyceum International School 42

30TH ANNIVERSARY • Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony Perera, the President of the • Students of the batch 2021/2022 of Lyceum International • The Little Friends of Lyceum International School Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL), School Nugegoda had their graduation night \"The Last Nugegoda participated in a workshop conducted by the delivered his meaningful message at the Lyceum Sayonara\" at Waters Edge. school Scout Master. Christmas. • Visit of Sir Michael Wilshaw to Lyceum International • The Annual Prize Giving of students 2019/2020 was held • Virtual Middle School Best Speaker contest was held in School, Nugegoda. on 21st January 2023 at the Aeolian Hall of Lyceum school. International School Nugegoda. • The Annual Prize Giving - Middle School 2021/2022. • The Investiture of the Prefects and Sports Captains for the Senior Lecturer & experienced educationist, Mr. Inthikab • The 57th Colombo District Scout Camporee, based on the year 2021/2022. Zufer graced the evening as the chief guest. theme 'Leaders for a Better Tomorrow' was held from 3rd to 6th February 2023 at the Viharamahadevi Park Colombo. • Hamilton Wright Mabie the Christmas Carols Programme • The Annual Prize Giving - grades 9 and 10. Senior was held at Lyceum International School Nugegoda . Lecturer, educationist, and entrepreneur Dr. Shaan • Lyceum Nugegoda Model United Nations Club excelled at Jayasekara graced the evening as the chief guest. the Sri Lanka Rotaract MUN organized by the University of • Sergeant Linton Ranasinghe led a platoon of 24 students. Moratuwa. Lyceum Nugegoda Delegation achieved the • The Inter Lyceum Thirukkural Competition, organized by Highest Number of Awards for SLRMUN. • A special new year musical program was presented on \" Lyceum Nugegoda, was held in school premises. Charana TV\" on the 14th of April. • The Annual Prize Giving of students of the batch • The Inter House Athletic Meet of Lyceum International 2020/2021 was held in the Aeolian hall. Professor Rangika • The Girl Guides & Rangers Camp 2022 - Never Never School Nugegoda was held at the Sugathadasa Outdoor Umesh Halwatura, a researcher and the youngest Land of Lyceum Nugegoda. Stadium. Mr. Talavou Alailima graced the occasion as the professor in Civil Engineering Science in Sri Lanka graced chief guest. Cygnus, Aquila, Cetus and Ursa houses the occasion as the chief guest. • Three day camp by the Little Friends of Lyceum Nugegoda secured the first, second, third and fourth places graced by Ms. Inakshi Samarawickrama; Chairman respectively. • The 61st Sri Jayawardenapura Little Friends of Lyceum International Schools Sports Council and the Principal of International School Nugegoda celebrated the world the Lake Inter American School. • Christmas Magic was presented by the Theatron of thinking day based on the theme \"Our World, Our Peaceful Lyceum Nugegoda. Future\". • New Year song release; “ kdrx u,a f.,af,'''a iQßh isß ux.,af,a'''” (Narang Mal Golle... Sooriya Siri Mangalle..) • Open Mic was held at the Aeolian hall. • The Girl Guides of Lyceum International School Nugegoda by our fellow Lyceumers. refurbish the relaxation therapy unit at the • General Knowledge Club of Lyceum International School Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. • The Band and Orchestra of Lyceum Nugegoda was held at Nugegoda won the first place of Brain Busters Quiz the Aeolian hall. competition Tv episode organized by SLIIT , Ministry of • Lyceum Nugegoda emerged the second Runners up at the Education and TV 1 against Museaus College and Ladies' all island Brain Busters with SLIIT TV Quiz Competition. • Debating team of Cygnus House won the year's event and College Colombo. Cetus House was selected as Runners-up. • The General Knowledge Club of Lyceum International • Herbal Garden Community Service was held in the school School Nugegoda became the Second Runners up at the • Prefect Induction Ceremony was held in the Basketball premises. . Grand Finale of Brain Busters with SLIIT TV Quiz courts with live stream arranged for the parents. competition organized and sponsored by SLIIT. • Help Age Sri Lanka Community Service Project 2022. The • 29th Founder’s day and 29th Anniversary of Lyceum students of Grade 3, 4 and 5 collected a sum of Rs. • A photography competition was held amongst the grades 6 International Schools Sri Lanka was held at Lyceum 418,000/- which will help to carry out at least 30 cataract to 12 students as the final module for their exam project. Nugegoda School premises under the theme \"A Proud surgeries and change the lives of the elders. Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam CEO, former Director of Sri Lanka Past - An Amazing Future! \". Tourism Development Authority, graced the exhibition as • Never Never Land - The Girl Guides & Rangers Camp the chief guest. • “Festival of Arts” was held on the 1st of July at the Aeolian 2022 was held in the school premises. Hall. • Hindu students of Grades 6 to12 took part in 'Maatru • Little Friends took part in the pack holiday “Far Far Away” Pooja'. • Students took part in 19th Battalion National Cadet Corps. from 19th to 21st December 2022 at the school premises. • Project Echo: Support was extended to Katpagapuram • The Lyceum Broadcasting Society commenced their radio HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 Tamil Mixed School, Vavuniya. channel 'Lyceum FM' on 7th September 2022. • The Fourth Sergeant Janidu Rathnayaka and Corporal • Easter Program was held at St. Joseph's Church, • The 13th National Cuboree was held at Lyceum school Ovindu Vimukthi of the Cadet Platoon of Lyceum Nugegoda with the participation of 5 choral groups of premises under the theme “Change for Success”. International School Nugegoda successfully completed Lyceum International School Nugegoda. their leadership training programme with distinctions. • The 2nd classical music recital by the Western Music • Girls Cadetting was introduced to the students of Lyceum department was held at the school premises. • Sergeant Tinara Hewage and Corporal Manuthi Nugegoda on 21st September, 2022. Jayawardhana of the girls Cadet Platoon of Lyceum • The Performing Senior Choir of Lyceum International International School Nugegoda represented the school • South Asian Junior & Cadet Table Tennis Championship School, Nugegoda took part in an International choir and successfully completed the programme with tour to Maldives. competition organised by the Young Choral Academy, distinctions. Malaysia. The choir was awarded a gold diploma, • Participation in the Non Commissioned Officer Camp. emerged winners of the teenage choir category • The Little Friends uprooted the first harvest on the 1st internationally (Pre- Recorded Segment), currently holds February 2023 with our Founder, Dr. Mohan Lal Grero and two gold diplomas, a silver diploma internationally and is the Coordinating Principal Dr. Mrs. Kumari Grero. ranked amongst the top 800 choirs worldwide. • 13th National Cuboree was held under the theme of “Change for Success”. 43 Lyceum International School

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM HIGHLIGHTS 2005 - 2007 HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - 2012 PSINATCENRHANADOTIUOONRALAL • Light of Asia Contest- At the finals of Light of Asia contest • The Drama Club of Lyceum Panadura presented \"Annie\" - three of Lyceum Panadura students were awarded places a musical drama at the School Hall which was the first A JOURNEY OF 23 YEARS in the category of Outstation and Dhamma Schools on 03rd drama produced by LP Drama club on 17th December, 2011. September, 2005. HIGHLIGHTS 2000 - 2001 • Inter Lyceum Schools Soccer Tournament 2011on 22nd & • Light of Asia Contest- Vajeesh Gomes won the 1st place in 23rd December, 2011. • Madam. Kumari Grero was appointed as the First Principal the Primary Category of the outstation & Dhamma School. of Lyceum International School, Panadura Dhiraj Perera won the 4th place in the Junior Category of • Inter International Schools Soccer Tournament on 23rd the Outstation & Dhamma Schools on October, 2005. January, 2012 & 27th January, 2012. • Inaugural opening of Lyceum International School, Panadura was on 3rd May, 2000 • Shane Fernando represented the school through the • 19th Founder’s Day-Special Assembly held at the School Japan Itosukai Karate Championship held at Kadoma Auditorium was conducted on 14th June, 2012. • The school had only 20 students, 03 Teachers with classes Sports Centre in Osaka, Japan on 27th August, 2006. ranging from Nursery to Pre-Grade. • First English Day of LPA- under the theme “Blooming HIGHLIGHTS 2007 - 2008 Flowers” was held at School Auditorium on 20th June, 2012. HIGHLIGHTS 2001 - 2002 • Scouts District Rally - 2007 from 24th October, 2007 to 28th • Lyceum Panadura became Champions with 904 points at • Shifted to new own premises at No. 8/3A, Arthur V Dias October, 2007. the International Schools 3rd Karate Championships 2012 Mw, Panadura on 3rd October, 2001. Student population held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium which was held on increased to 240 and teachers to 50. School consisted • Scouts International Camporee - 2007 from 18th 30th June, and 1st July 2012. classes from Nursery to Grade 6. December, 2007 to 27th December, 2007. • First Kite Festival for LPA was held at Army Grounds, HIGHLIGHTS 2002 - 2004 • Scouts Vajeesh Gomes and Dulitha Thilakumara took part Nalluruwa, Panadura was conducted on 04th August, 2012. in MON - COME - ON, Chiangmai. • 1st Prize Giving was conducted. • 1st and 2nd Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • 11 students were promoted to the rank of yellow belt in • Light of Asia Contest - 2008 – The school recorded highest winners (6) in the contest. HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 karate. • 1st Kiddies Activity Time (KAT) themed ‘Under the sea’ was • LPA won 3rd place in overall championship at Panadura • Lyceum Panadura became second runners up at the Inter Circuit- Girls were placed 6th out of 42 schools on 24th Lyceum Swimming Meet - 2012 organized by LPA on 28th held at Moratuwa stadium. The Chief Guest was Dr. April, 2008. & 30th September, 2012. Geethanjan Mendis (Neurologist) and Guest of Honour was Mrs. Mendis. • 15th Founder’s Day Celebrations was celebrated on 14th • Menara Nethranjalee Gamage was selected as the most • 10th Anniversary of Lyceum Concert was held in BMICH. June, 2008. Outstanding female Karateka of 2012 at the Itosukai Students of Lyceum Panadura from Grades 2 & 3 National Karate Championship on 10th & 11th November, 2012. participated in the “Salute to a Decade”. They staged a • 41st All Japan Itosukai Karatedo Championship. Ashen scene from the film “My Fair Lady”. Fernando and Senal Direckze were selected to represent • 20th Anniversary Founder’s Day was celebrated on 14th Sri Lanka for this event on 27th July, 2008. June, 2013. HIGHLIGHTS 2004 - 2005 HIGHLIGHTS 2008 - 2010 • Anumi Fernando won 5th at the Itosuryu Karatedo World • Tennis started with twelve students on 01st September, 2004 Championship 2013 held at Namiyaya Dome in Osaka, • 16th Founder’s Day Celebrations - 14th June, 2009 - 24th Japan on 28th July, 2013. • Prefects’ Induction Ceremony-Five Junior Prefects were June, 2009. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. invested & they received letters of appointment from School • Western Province Athletic Meet held at Sugathadasa Stadium on 24th June, 2009. HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 Principal Mr. Lakshman Gomes on 23rd September, 2004. • Nethmi Fernando secured 3rd place in the 75m race, under • Ruvindu won the “Highest Game Score” Award for his 679 11 age group. points in a game at 10th Inter Schools Scrabble Championship 2013 on 09th December, 2013. • Global Young Youth Leaders’ Conference on 13th August, 2009. • LPA became champions at Circuit Meet 2014 - Under 15 HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - 2011 Netball Team on 18th February, 2014. • Inaugural Inter House Soccer Tournament on 31st March, • Founder’s Day 2014 - Lyceum International Schools 2011. commemorated its 21st Anniversary on 16th June, 2014. • 03rd May, 2011 - 11th Anniversary celebrations. • Bekkegama, a new premises for Lyceum Panadura • Founders Day celebrations on 16th June, 2011. Primary Section was added on 28th August, 2014. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 • Founders Day Celebrations was celebrated on 12th June, 2015. 47 Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 • International Schools Cricket Tournament 2015 Under 15 • Minanga Kumaranayake of Grade 8-B won the grand • Global Social Leaders of Lyceum Panadura received a Champions. Lyceum Panadura beat Lyceum Wattala by finale of the Young Speaker contest Speech Competition commendation award in collaboration category at GSL 80 runs on 23rd September, 2015. 2018 - Junior category. competition 2019/2020 organized by the Future Foundations in collaboration with Wellington Leadership • 21st December, 2015 - Inaugural Annual Cricket • Lyceum Panadura became the Champions in the Sri Lanka Institute, UK. Encounter 2015. Schools Under 13 Division III Cricket Tournament 2018. Lyceum Panadura recorded a thrilling 5 wickets win • \"Team Blue Green Revolution” of Lyceum Panadura beating Lyceum Nugegoda. Lyceum Panadura Cricket • Lyceum Panadura won the All Island Dancing Competition received a commendation award in Junior Outstand team was awarded the prestigious Nikitha Grero 2018 - Sabaragamu Dance - 1st Place on 3rd June, 2018. category at Global Social Leaders (GSL) competition. Challenging Trophy. • LPA won the Under 14 Boys - Best Athlete in the Western HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 • July, 2016 - Grades 1 - 5 Graduation 2015/2016. Province Athletic Meet - 2018 was held on 19th June 2018 • The Graduation Ceremonies for Grades 1 - 5 were held to 22nd June 2018. • The Orientation Programme of Lyceum International Pre Primary School, Kalutara was held on the 22nd of July during the month of July at the School Auditorium. • LPA became the Champion in Summer Season All Island 2021, following COVID -19 guidelines. • Kite Festival 2015 - 2016 was conducted on 06th August, 2016. Open Badminton tournament held from 24th to 29th April 2018. • LPA became the winners in the in the Outstation Category HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 • LPA became winners in the “Light of Asia 2018” The Inter in Light Of Asia Contest - 2021. School Announcing Competition - 2018. • Donations were made to Panadura base hospital. HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 • Annual Career Day of Lyceum International School • LPA won the First Place at the Sports Commentary Category. • LPA became winners in the 9th Buddhi International Open • The Grand Opening Ceremony of Lyceum Pre-Primary Panadura was held on 13th October 2016 at the School School - Kalutara was officiated following a special Auditorium. Rating Chess Championship 2018. ceremony held on the 7th of January 2022 at 63, Sri • Career Day 2018 - The Annual Career Day was held on Sarananda Mawatha, Kalutara South. HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 13th November 2018 at the School Auditorium. • LPA held it’s 8th Annual Kite Festival on the 6th of August • The pilgrimage and the alms-giving to Sri Dalada • The ‘Gilanpasa Pooja’ was offered to the Sacred Tooth 2022 at the Keion Grounds, Kiribariya. Maligawa - Kandy was organised. Relic in the evening on the 8th of November 2018. The • New meet record (7.20M) at the Sir John Tarbat Athletic Meet. • Under 13 Division III Sri Lanka Schools Cricket mid-day alms was offered to the Sacred Tooth Relic, • LPA became the Champions in the International Schools Tournament - 2017 won the Best Batsman of the year followed by ‘Maha Sanghika Dana’ on the 9th of November 2017 award at under 13 Division III Sri Lanka Schools 2018, with utmost reverence and devotion. U-17 Cricket Tournament 2022 on 30th October, 2022. Cricket Tournament. • Andong Mask Dance Festival & Competition tour to South Korea • Sir Michael Wilshaw visited Lyceum International School • 10th Asian Age Group Championship tour to India • The Lyceum Panadura (U-15) netball team won the Panadura and speak to the students, teachers and the championship in International Schools Netball HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 management of the school. Championship 2017 which was held on 11th and 12th March • LPA became the Champion in the National Youth Chess at the British School of Colombo Indoor Courts. • Senadhi Damya De Alwis of Lyceum International School Championship - 2022. (Panadura) obtained All-Island 1st Place in the GCE A/L • 29th Founders’ Day of Lyceum International Schools was • The 1st ever Sing-A-Long concert of Lyceum International examination 2018 - Arts stream. This is the first time a celebrated. School (Panadura), organized Sing-A-Long 2017 was held student of Lyceum reached this prestigious honour. • LPA became the All Island U -15 Badminton on the 31st of March 2017, at the School Auditorium. Championships 2022 - Girls Team. • LPA became the champions in the 19th International • LPA was awarded the first place in “ The Light Of Asia ” All • Nuthara Karunaratne from Grade 7-E has presented her Schools’ Athletic Championships - 2019 was held on 15th, Island Speech Contest. second Children’s book “City of Gold” to the Principal 16th & 17th February, 2019. • LPA won the International Schools Karate Championship - Mrs.Dilhara J. Ameresekere. 2022 in Under 7 Girls and Boys category. • The Opening Ceremony of the Keion Sports Grounds of • Asian Junior Badminton Championship tour to Nonthaburi, • Sri Lanka School’s Badminton (U-11) - Girl’s Team Lyceum International School Panadura, was held on the Thailand. Championship-2017 won the championship in all island 15th of June 2019. • Sir John Tarbat Athletic Meet tour to Kuwait. under /11 ‘e’ Division. • \"Sambuddha Pooja\" • Venerable Buddhist Clergy from Sri Vijiya Sugatha A \"Sambuddha Pooja\" Procession was organized by the • In Asia pacific choir games & Grand prix of nations- Vidyalaya Pirivena, Walana & Welipitiya Temple, Middle & Upper in Lyceum International School, Panadura colombo 2017, the Choristers competed in the Open Panadura, lead by Ven. Unakuruwe Ariyadhaja Thero on Tuesday the 17th & Tuesday 24th of January 2023. Category 2 Youth Choir & was awarded the Golden visited the school premises on the alms-round Diploma Level 1. (Pindapatha Charika) on the day following Poson Full 48 Moon Poya day, the 17th of June 2019. • Annual Career Day of Lyceum International School Panadura will be held on 15th November, 2017 at the • Lyceum Panadura won the All-Island Scrabble School Auditorium. Championship 2019 which was held on 6th July, 2019. • The pilgrimage to Somawathi Chaithyaya and performing • Lyceum Panadura became the Champion in the National ‘Kap-Ruk Pooja’ - 23rd of September 2017. Youth Blitz Chess Championship 2019. • Asian Swimming Championship tour to Uzbekistan. • Western Province Athletic Meet 2019 was held from 9th to • World Youth Scrabble Tournament tour to Malaysia. 12th July 2019 at Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo and LPA • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. became champions in Under 12 category. • LPA obtained First Place in “Light Of Asia Speech Contest - 2019” in Senior and Basic (Outstation) category. • 15th Asian School Chess Championship tour in Uzbekistan. Lyceum International School

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM • The first Science Exhibition for Grades 8 & 9 were held on HIGHLIGHTS 2006 - 2007 20th November 2003. SWINTCAERHTNATOTAIOOLNALAL • The student population was 3600 and 320 skilled teachers • The first Senior Prefect Induction was held on 12th May and 110 non-academic staff. A JOURNEY OF 22 YEARS 2004. • Mobile Laboratories were introduced for Grades 5 to 8. HIGHLIGHTS 2001 - 2002 • The first Concert - Fusion of image by Grades 4 to 9 • A fully equipped Conference Hall was constructed on the students. • Lyceum Wattala was established on 3rd September 2001 building B 3rd floor. with approximately 300 students and 18 teachers from • The first Pre Grade Concert Magical Melodies on 15th July • 25M Length Swimming pool with six lanes was declared Nursery to Grade 5. 2004. opened on the 4th May 2007. HIGHLIGHTS 2002 - 2003 • The first Art & Craft Exhibition Magical Fingers was held on • The first World Scout Jamboree was held at Highland Park 17th July 2004. • The academic year 2002 commenced with 650 students Chelmsford England from July 27th to 8th August 2007. 4 and classes were extended to grade 7 with 56 full time HIGHLIGHTS 2004 - 2005 students from Lyceum Wattala attended the event. teachers. • Lyceum Wattala was the winner of the prestigious National • Student population was 2800 and a staff of 350. Productivity Gold Award in 2005. • The first Junior Sports Meet was held in May 2003. • 100m artificial track with 6 lanes was declared open by HIGHLIGHTS 2007 - 2008 • The first Scouting Investiture was held in Feb 2003. Mrs. Susanthika Jayasinghe in February 2005. • The construction work on the 25m Senior Swimming pool • Lyceum Wattala was awarded with a Merit Certificate • The first Inter House Debating Contest was held in Oct TAIKI AKIMOTO 5’S concept by JASTEKA in 2007. 2002. commenced in 2005. • Lyceum Wattala has been approved as a Centre for • Lyceum Wattala was the runners up at the Inter • The first Inter House Singing Competition was held in International Athletic Championship 2008. March 2003. Cambridge Examinations. • The first batch of 18 students (12 in science and 6 in HIGHLIGHTS 2008 - 2009 • The first Junior Prefect Induction Ceremony was held in January 2003. commerce) sat for the A/L Examination in May 2005. • The first Inter Lyceum Athletic Meet organized by Lyceum • The first under 19 Cricket Tournament was held for the 4th Wattala was held on the 13th December at the school HIGHLIGHTS 2003 - 2004 grounds. Lyceum Wattala was the Champion. Anniversary of Lyceum Wattala. • In September 2003 student population was approximately • The 3rd floor of the 2nd five story block was completed. • Proud Winners of ISAC 2009. 1833 and 178 teachers from Lower Nursery to Grade 11. • Lyceum Wattala was placed 3rd at the “Inter International • A Felicitation Ceremony for the Athletes was held on 16th • The Cricket Grounds of Lyceum Wattala was School Athletic Championship”. March 2009. ceremoniously declared open on 26th September 2003. • The new Chemistry Lab was opened on 18th May 2005. • Lyceum Wattala was a participant in the National HIGHLIGHTS 2009 - 2010 • Computer labs were equipped with 40 computers. • Science labs were set up. Productivity Award competition and the JASTECA Award • The student population was 4400 and over 450 academic • Library had over 8000 different types of books. competition. and non academic staff. • The ground floor of the 2nd - 5 story block started in 2003. • The swimming pool was opened on the 6th of July 2004. HIGHLIGHTS 2005 - 2006 • Maathra 2 Dance concert organized by the Kandyan • The first Annual Inter House Athletic Meet was held on Dancing Department of Lyceum International Schools was • The student population was 3220 with over 300 teachers held on 13th October 2009. 5th December 2003. and 110 administrative and support staff. • Lyceum Wattala had registered as the Toastmasters Club • Lyceum Wattala was declared the winner of the National with the Toastermasters International USA and had our Productivity Award 2004 presented by the National Installation Ceremony on the 27th of March 2010. Productivity Secretariat Ministry of Labour Relations. • Lyceum Wattala Karate Team won both the 19th • The first batch of A/L students faced well at the London Anniversary Itosu-Kai National Karate Champioship and Edexcel Examination in May 2006. the 1st Inter International Schools Karate Championship. • The first Grade 12 Graduation and Colours Award • Rukshan Fernando attended the Harvard Model United Ceremony was held on 14th July 2006 in the school hall. Nations conference in Boston USA during the month of January 2010. • The Information Management System (IMS) was introduced where parents and teachers could access • For the first time, Lyceum Wattala became the Champions at students’ development progress. the Inter International Schools’ Swimming Championship 2010. • Soccer was introduced as an Extracurricular Activity in • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. May 2006. 51 Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - 2011 • The first Junior Inter House Athletic Meet was held in the • Scouts Kevin Daniel and Uthsara Kodithuwakku took part in the school grounds on 22nd November 2011. Jamboree - ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL JAMBOREE - JAPAN. • On celebrating the 10 years, Lyceum Wattala has reached all think able goals and stand strong with student • Under 15, 17 and 19 Inter International Cricket • Migara Jayasinghe won the under 14 Championship at the population reaching to 4600 and 450 academic and non Tournaments, Lyceum Wattala was the Champions. 7th World Youth Scrabble Championship held in United academic staff. Kingdom. • Wattala Divisional Soccer Tournament under 17 Lyceum • Reaching academic excellence at Cambridge A/L Wattala were the Champions. • Under 13 Inter International Soccer team - Champions. Examinations, 18 students obtained 3 As including 6 • Inter International Swimming Championship - Champions. students achieving A* passes. At the O/L Examination 6 • Under 13 girls Basketball, Lyceum Wattala were the • Under 14 boys team Table Tennis grabbed the students obtained 7As. Champions. championship in Division H. • ISAC Champions with 13 new meet records. • Under 15 girls Netball, Lyceum Wattala were the • Winter Melodies -The Senior choir of Lyceum Wattala won • Junior National Athletic Meet - 5 Gold Medals, a bronze Champions. the 2nd place at the Annual Christmas Carol Competition at and also won the best athlete award under 16. • Lyceum Wattala were the Champions in the All Island Inter the Temple Trees. • Senior John Tarbat Championship - 2 Gold and 2 Silver School under 12 and 16 boys Badminton Tournament. • SILICON REVOLUTION Inter School ICT Competition - Champions. medals. • Lyceum Wattala was the overall Champions in the Inter • The first science and technology fair for Senior school was • The construction of the 3rd - five storeyed building c International Schools' Scrabble Championships. organized by the Science Society in February 2013. • All Japan Karatedo Itosukai Championship tour to Japan. commenced. • A modern opera written and directed By Mr Harsha • Asia Pacific Regional Jamboree tour to Japan. • Cricket - Lyceum Wattala reached the District Level Makalanda was performed by our students called • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. RAVANA'S DREAM. Quarter Finals for the first time. HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 • Under 19 Inter International Schools’ Cricket, Lyceum • For the first time, Lyceum Wattala organized a workshop on Astronomy by the Nature Club. • All Island Schools' Athletic Championship 2013 - Under 15 Wattala was the Champions. boys won the overall championships. • Under 19 cricket team won the trophy for the Best • Under the Small Schools Development Project, Lyceum Wattala undertook to develop 3 schools in the Gampaha • Under 15 girls and Under 17 Boys Inter International International Schools Cricket Team Award in the year 2011. District. A sum of 2 lakhs was donated to Sri Schools' Badminton Tournament. Lyceum Wattala - • Chrishmal Dabare received the President’s Award for Wimalaramaya Temple in Ratmalana for the construction Champions. of the hall. Scouting. • Under 15 girls Inter International Schools Basketball • The 2600th Sambuddhathwa Jayanthiya was celebrated by • World Youth Scrabble Championship tour to Malaysia. Tournament and Gampaha Zonal - Lyceum Wattala • 1st and 2nd place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Champions. Buddhist devotees of Lyceum including parents and teachers on 14th May 2011. The ceremony was held in the HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 • 7th Inter International Schools' Chess Championship - school premises with overnight Pirith chanting followed by Lyceum Wattala overall champions. alms giving to 100 bikkhus. • The Academic year 2012 - 2013 began with the completion • 2nd place in All Island School Dancing Competition. of the new building C complex. • Under 15 and 19 Inter International Schools' Cricket Tournament - Lyceum Wattala Champions HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - 2012 • ISAC -CHAMPIONS. • All Island Badminton Championship under 12 boys • CHOGM 2013 - Our Kandyan Dancing troop got the • A special Assembly to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of opportunity to participate at CHOGM in November 2013. It Lyceum Wattala was held on 7th September 2011 in the Champions. was the first time an Asian Country hosted the summit in school hall. • Under 15 girls and boys Inter International Schools' 24 years. At the Inter International Schools' Karate Championship - Lyceum Wattala Champions. • Lyceum Wattala organized the \"10th Year Aniversary Walk\" Badminton Tournament Lyceum Wattala -Champions. on the 24th September 2011. Prior to the walk, the 2988 • Champions - Inter International Schools' Basketball • Chiran Wijegunaratne and Shenal Appuhami won the participants formed a gigantic human mosaic, spelling out Presidents' Scout Award. the word UNITY. The School also created history by tournaments Under 13 and 15 girls Lyceum Wattala entering the Guinness Book Of Records for the biggest Champions. • 8th World Youth Scrabble Championship 2013 Dubai - human mosaic which spread 80 m across the school • Champions - Gampaha District under 14 girls Basketball. Janidu Karunaratne won the highest game score. grounds. • Champions - Carlton All Island Inter School Basketball tournament Team A. • Under 14 girls and boys All Island Inter School Table • A brand new fully equipped laboratory was constructed in • Champions - Under 13 and 19 Inter International Cricket Tennis Championship 2014 - Lyceum Wattala Champions. the building C for practical sessions for O/L students. Tournament. • ITOSU RYU KARATEDO WORLD championship, Japan- • At the State Children's Drama Festival - Lyceum Wattala • The library moved to a beautiful new space in building C. Shayanthana Abeynanayake won the silver medal. won the Best Drama of the Year, Best Actor , Best • At Junior John Tarbet Athletic Meet, Under 13 boys were • Kaveesha Anjalee Senasinghe is the first Lyceum Wattala Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Music, Best Costume, Girl Guide to complete the 1st Class Challenges. Best Makeup , Best Script and Best Stage set creation. Champions. • Salinda Gunawardena, Rajitha Tennakoon, and Kesara • ISAC CHAMPIONS for the 4th consecutive year. Perera won the President's Scout Award. • Lyceum Wattala won the community Service Project Award for the year 2014. Lyceum International School 52

30TH ANNIVERSARY • Education and Career Fair Quiz Competition-Lyceum HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 • Inter International Soccer under 13 - Champions. Wattala team won the 1st place. • Student population of 5350 staff population 563. • Inter International Netball Under 15 Boys and under 19 • All Japan Karatedo Itosukai Championship tour to Japan. • A special assembly was held held on 7th September 2016 Girls - Champions. • 8th World Youth Scrabble Championship tour to Dubai, to complete the 15th Anniversary. • Inter International Swimming Championship - Lyceum United Arab Emirates. • 3rd September 2016 marked a significant milestone in the Wattala Champions for the 5th consecutive year. • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. history of Lyceum Wattala, and celebrated the Crystal • Inter International Schools' Karate Tournament - HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 Anniversary. A dinner and get together was organized for Champions. the Alumni and staff. • Student population of 5321 and Staff population of 552. • On 14th June 2016 through the Founder's Day • Inter International Schools' Scrabble Championship - • ISAC - Champions for 7 consecutive years. Celebrations, Lyceum Wattala was able to donate One Champions for the 10 consecutive year. • Senior John Tarbet Athletic Championship -Shehan Million Rupees towards the PET Scan Fund. • The 1st investiture Ceremony for Air Scouting was held on Wisanperuma 1st in long jump with NMR. • At the State Children's Drama Festival 2015, Lyceum September 2016. • Basketball players Kasuni De Silva, Hazeena Abdul, and Wattala were the winners for the 3rd consecutive year. • National Basketball team tour to Thailand. Lubna Morseth was selected to the Srilankan Schools' • Swimmers from Lyceum Wattala Lahiru, Thimali, and Diluk Basketball Squad. Under 17 and 19 Inter International participated at the Asian Schools' Championship in • 3 X 3 Fiba Asian Cup tour to Malaysia. Cricket Tournament - Lyceum Wattala Champions. Indonesia. • 23rd World Scout Jamboree Janidu Punchiwedikkara and • Asian Youth Athletic Championship tour to Bangkok. Uthsara Kodithuwakku for the first time took part in the • Dinusha, Damiyan, Krishan and Dineth participated at the World Jamboree Japan. ITOSU-RYU Karatedo Championship which was held in HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 • Sea Scouting was established at Lyceum Wattala on 26th California, USA. February 2015. • Student Population 5371 and Staff population 567. • 10th World Youth Scrabble Championship Australia 3 • At the Western Province Athletic Championship 2016, • 25 students from 2017 AL Batch were selected for the scrabblers Migara, Janidu, and Thavalakshman from Lycuem Wattala won the under 15 girls overall Lyceum Wattala participated. Championships. National Universities. • Chamodi De Fonseka took part in the FINA World • Inter School Talent Show - LWA won the 1st place and the Championship 2014 held in Qatar. She was one of the 2 • ISAC Champions for the 8 consecutive year. swimmers who represented Sri Lanka. • Scrabble -Champions for the 9 consecutive year. Peoples Choice Award at the 1st ever 'Carpe Diem 2017' • The awards winning dramas - The WORLD YOU HOLD • Inter International Schools' Swimming Championship - Talent Show. and MUTHU PAWRA at the State Children's Drama • Lyceum Wattala celebrated the 25th Founder's Day on 14th Festival 2014 was staged by Lyceum Wattala Drama Champions for the 4 consecutive year. June 2018. Society won many awards. • 8th World Youth Scrabble Championship tour to Perth, • The Investiture Ceremony for the first batch of 163 Singithi • Sinhala Literary Association was formed in May 2014. Scouts was held on 15th February 2018 was ceremonially • Lyceum Wattala took part in organizing the first ever Inter Australia. inducted at Lyceum Wattala. Lyceum Art Competition. • Science and Technology week and the exhibition tour to • An ECG Machine valued at Rs 127000/- was donated to • Mohamed Ikram of Lyceum Wattala was the first Kiribathgoda Base Hospital. scholarship recipient to enter the APU Japan. Beijing, China. • 3 Oxygen Regulators were donated to the Accident Ward • Sahan Liyanarachchi did his Alma Mater proud by • 5th Asian Championship tour to Indonesia. Ragama Hospital. obtaining 3A passes in the Science Stream with a District • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Prefect Leadership Programme was held on the 7th and 8th Rank of 02 and an Island Rank of 24. October at Kothalawala Defence University. • Business Investment Challenge tour to Malaysia. HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 • At The Inter School House Cup 2018 Drama Competition - • Nihon Karatedo Itosukai tournament tour to California, Lyceum Wattala stagged a powerful rendition of Arthur USA. • We won the girls overall 3rd place at the Senior John Tarbet Miller's THE CRUCIBLE. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Athletic Championship. • Inter International Schools' Table Tennis under 16 Lyceum • 1st Place in National Dancing Competition. Wattala Champions. • Western Province Athletics - LWA won the girls overall • Akithmi Wasalathanthri participated at the PRINCESS Athletic Championship. CHULABHORN Swimming Championship in Thailand. • A Contingent from Sri Lanka,from Lyceum Wattala 42 • ISAC Champions for the 9 consecutive year. Scouts and 6 Scout Masters took part in the International Camp and Jamboree Exposure Programme held in • Sachini Divyanjalee represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Melbourne Australia. Youth Athletic Championship held in Thailand and also in • Deelaka Srisena, Bimsara Perera and Ravindu Commonwealth Games in Bahamas. Chandrasekara received the President's Scout Award and Dhanusha Kariyawasam was the 1st SEA Scouting • All Island Badminton - under 15 boys Champions. President's Award in Lyceum. • Under 16 Asian Championship tour to India. • Inter International Badminton - Under 19 girls Champions. • Princess Chulabhorn Championship to Thailand, Bangkok. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Rashan Perera, Nimesh Kulathunga, Hazeena Abdul, Pawani Ranepura and Lubna Morsath were selected for the Sri Lanka National Teams. • Inter International Cricket under 13 boys - Champions. • All Island Cricket under 17 Division III - Champions. 53 Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • Sir Michael Wilshaw, the Chief Academic Consultant for • Lyceum Wattala is proud that Galina Basnayake, a Lyceum International schools visited from United swimming sensation has won her 1st Gold Medal at the • Student Population 5465 and Staff Population 596. Kingdom. Asian Youth Para Games 2021, which was held in Bahrain • Dhanusha Dahanayake represented Sri Lanka at the 3rd - 3rd to 6th December, 2021. • An Attitude Development Programme Maupiya Asian - Youth Asian Athletic Championship in Hong Kong. Wandanawa for the Staff of Lyceum Wattala was • THE 43RD ANNUAL OBSERVER SLT - MOBITEL • Luna Morseth was selected to the 3*3 ASIAN Games organised by the Management on the 18th January 2020. SCHOOL CRICKET AWARDS Indonesia and was also selected for the Under 18 FIBA • Guinness World Record event tour to India. HANSAJA BANDARA of Lyceum International School 3*3 Asian Cup and Nations League which held in • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Wattala, won The Best All Rounder award in the Sri Lanka Malaysia. Rasindu Alwis was selected to participate in the Schools Under 19 Division II Tournament. World School Chess Tunisia North Africa. HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 • At the All Island Dancing and Ballet Competition 2019 - • Sir Michael Wilshaw, the Chief Academic Consultant of the Lyceum Wattala was placed 1st in the Zonal and Provincial • Grand opening Ceremony of Lyceum Pre - Primary School Lyceum International Schools visited Lyceum Wattala on Level. at Kaduwela opened its door to students on 21st the 17th October 2022, during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. • Zaakiya Ashraf and Sanuji Punchiwedikkara received the September 2020. President's Girl Guides. • All Island Scrabble championship was held on 27th August • Malaka Srisena and Angelo Joel received the President's • Lyceum Wattala launched the Academic Enrichment at Women's International Club, Colombo 07. Four students Scout Award. Services formally known as the Education Support Unit on from Lyceum Wattala achieved Island ranking among 250 • 11 Scouts and 2 Scout Leaders participated in the 24th the 3rd September 2020. participants from all over the country. World Scout Jamboree USA from Lyceum Wattala. • Lyceum Wattala Scrabble Players secure the • Made by Lyceum For Sri Lanka was held during the month • LWA was the Champions in the International Schools Championship for the 12 consecutive year. of November. Scrabble Tournament 2023. • At the 4th International Children's Science and Mathematics Festival. Vishmitha Perera won the 1st place • Lyceum Placements, a subsidiary of the Lyceum Group, • The 15th session of SLMUN (Sri Lanka Model United which held in Viskhapatnam India. specializing in overseas higher education consultancy, Nations) Conference was held at the BMICH on the 17th • Alms Giving and Pirith Ceremony was held in June 2019. officially opened its Wattala Branch office on the 8th of and 18th of September, 2022. Thirteen members of • International Scout Exposure Programme tour to Australia. February 2021. Lyceum Wattala Model United Nations Club were present • 3rd Asian Youth Athletic Championship tour to Hong Kong. at the conference this year. One of our members who • Under 18 3 X 3 Asian Cup and Fiba 3 X 3 Nations League • Oneli Vithanawasam wins Championship at the CFCL represented the IPC (International Press Corps) won the tournament tour to Indonesia. online under 18 girls youth Rapid Chess Championships. Best News Agency Award during the conference. • SABA U16 Basketball tournament tour to Bangladesh. • World School Individual Championship to Antalya, Turkey. • The school organized a Vaccination program to the staff on • Lyceum Wattala became the Team Champions in the Inter • 4th International Childrens’ Science and Mathematics 15th July and 18th August 2021. International Table Tennis Championship 2022 of the Festival tour to Vishakapatnam, India. following Age Groups at Gateway College - Colombo on • 13th Itosukai Kyshu District Karate Championship tour to • Dihen Dulwin was the winner of Under 8 Singing Category the 30th of September 2022. Kogoshima, Japan. in Derana Little Star and awarded as the most popular star. • 24th World Scout Jumbore tour to USA. • DewniIa Wickmmaamchchi of Lyceum International • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. School Wattala was selected for 3x3 National Basketball Team and got the opportunity to tour Malaysia from 11th to HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 17th October for the FIBA Asia 3x3 Basketball Tournament. • Lyceum Wattala conducted its 18th Anniversary • The Grand Opening of the LYFE Kitchen (Pvt) Ltd., was • Champions in the INTER-INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Celebrations. held on 2nd May 2022 at Lyceum Wattala. CHOIR COMPETITION 2022 held on October 31st 2022. • The Staff Welfare Society of Lyceum Wattala organized a • Under 19 Inter International Schools’ Cricket Tournament • PRESIDENT'S GIRL GUIDES AWARD CEREMONY 2022 blood donation camp on 10th September in the school hall. 2022. Annual General meeting and the Award ceremony was • Inter international schools Table Tennis - Under 12 and 14 • Nine scouts from Lyceum Wattala received the President's held at St. Bridget's Convent Colombo 7 auditorium on the girls became Champions. Award on 23rd february, 2022. 19th of November 2022. • Ashmika, Hansika and Hareni participated in the largest • Lyceum Wattala was the Champions in the 26th Inter • Lyceum Wattala were the Champions in the Sri Lanka Bharatha Natyam dance which consisted of 7190 International Schools Swimming Championship 2022 on schools under 15 division III Cricket Tournament 2022 participants. 5th February, 2022 for the 9th consecutive year. organized by - Sri lanka Schools Cricket Association. • 1ST SELECTION TRIAL FOR ASIAN JUNIOR • JA-ELA DISTRICT - WATJARI CAMP FOR 2022 was CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 (UNDER 20 BOYS / GIRLS) held on 04th - 07th November for the 11th time High Jump Junior Men - 1st Place - Udil Thennakoon Shot Put Junior Woman - 1st Place - Malkethmi Silva Wattala- Ja-ela District - Watjari Camp for 2022 was held on 4th-7th November for the 11th time. 50 cubs and 5 leaders • Under 15 Sri Lanka Schools Division III Tournament - participated from Lyceum Wattala for the camp. Champions against Bandaranayake College Gampaha. • Champions in Under 17 Boys Inter - International Schools’ • Book Launch Ceremony by a student of Lyceum Wattala Basketball Tournament 2022 organized by Colombo who launched a book on her own. International School. Lyceum International School 54

30TH ANNIVERSARY • UNDER I7 GIRLS INTER - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS’ • UNDER 18 BOYS ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 • LWA won the All Island School Games 2022 with Overall BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2022 ORGANIZED BY ORGANIZED BY SRI LANKA SCHOOLS’ BASKETBALL Championship Boys, Overall Championship Mix Schools COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION and Overall Runners Up Girls which was conducted on 2nd to 6th December, 2022. Date : 11th - 20th November 2022 29th September 2022 to 04th October 2022 Lyceum International School - Wattala, Maristella College - • Western Asia Youth Chess Championship tour to Venue : Colombo International School / Nalanda College / Thimbirigaskatuwa, St.Anthony’s College - Wattala Maldives. MC Court • INTER-INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS’ SWIMMING • South Asian Cross country championship tour to India. • UNDER 17 BOYS NATIONAL GAME ALL ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 • Asian Youth Para Games tour to Bahrain. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2022 ORGANIZED BY EDUCATION MINISTRY Champions for the 9th Consecutive Year HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 Date : 04th to 07th November 2022 Gold 29 | Silver 23 | Bronze 24 • LWA became the overall champions in the Girls category of the the NATIONAL AGE GROUP RELAY Venue : D.S.Senanayake College / St.Joseph's College/ • Champions in Under 16 Boys All Island National Schools CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023. Nalanda Indoor Court Badminton Tournament 2022 organized by Sri Lanka Schools Badminton Association on 4th,5th and 6th In total, 24 schools parficipated in the above competition November 2022. 1st Runners Up • 6 Gold Medals in the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad • UNDER 17 GIRLS NATIONAL GAME ALL ISLAND Competition - 2022 in the month of December 2022. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2022 ORGANIZED BY EDUCAT|ON MINISTRY • LWA won the International Schools Karate Tournament (ISKC) for the 10th consecutive year with 31 Gold medals Date : 04th to 07th November 2022 which was held on 12th and 13th November, 2022. Venue : D.S.Senanayake College / St.Joseph’s College/ Nalanda Indoor Court 55 Lyceum International School

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM HIGHLIGHTS 2008 - 2009 HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 RSINATCETRNHNAAOTPIOUONRALAL • First Sinhala Speech contest on 16th July, 2008. • First Ever Inter-House Swimming Meet was held at the • New school opening, grades 1-12 were shifted on 9th school swimming complex on 27th February, 2012. A JOURNEY OF 18 YEARS September, 2008. • ‘Arena Nike', the play ground was declared open on 5th HIGHLIGHTS 2005 - 2006 April, 2012. HIGHLIGHTS 2009 - 2010 • Ms. Malini Kotalawala was appointed as the First Principal • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. of Lyceum International School, Ratnapura. • Sam Tiyan was presented with the 'Cambridge outstanding Achiever Award' for his achievement at the HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 • Orientation Programme for the academic staff and first Cambridge A Level examination in May/June 2009. parents meeting were held on 3rd January, 2005. • First Annual Prize day of Dhamma School on 6th • Mr. Titus Silva has assumed duties as the Principal on 1st December, 2013. • Grand Opening of the school at Batugedara, Ratnapura on September, 2009. 6th January, 2005. • Hashini Wickramatunga won the Outstanding Cambridge • First Ramazan celebration on 18th September, 2009. Learner Awards being the top in Sril Lanka for Sinhala. • First kiddies activity time and Junior Athletic Meet on 4th • Shashindu Kotalawala and Ushan Gunaratne came within August, 2005. • 2nd Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. best 8 in World Karate Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, • First Prize Giving on 13th August, 2005. Malaysia on 5th November, 2009. HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 • Deepavali Celebration for the first time was celebrated on HIGHLIGHTS 2006 - 2007 9th November, 2009. • LRA Gymnastic team won the 1st place at the Gym for Life • Under 15 choristers won the All Island Award for Musical Challenge Championship 2014 on 15th June, 2014. • Classes commenced from Lower Nursery to A Levels Choir with 2 special awards, namely Best Choir and (Science, Commerce and Arts) and National O Levels. Outstanding Performances. • Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education was commenced. • Gayanga Wijesekara was awarded a prize at the • Student represented Lyceum at the 39th All Japan Itosukan Commonwealth Essay Competition 2009. HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 Karatedo Championships in Osaka, Japan in August 2006. HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - 2011 • Mr. Rajiv Ekanayake was appointed as The Principal of • Students from Lyceum Ratnapura were declared as Lyceum Ratnapura in September 2015. winners at the Junior Category for Poems and Art in the All • First Inter-house Drama Competition was held in March Island Contest held by the US - Sri Lanka Fullbright 2010. • 10th Anniversary of LR was celebrated with overnight pirith Commision. chanting, islamic, hindu and catholic services on 30th and • Nimani Hettiarachchi and Pujanee Perera were presented 31st January, 2015. with the 'Cambridge Achiever Awards' for excellent performance at the Cambridge O Level exam in May/June • First LR student represented the 8th age group Swimming 2010. Championship held in Thailand on 1st August, 2015. • Dancing troupe of LR was placed 3rd in the All Island • 1st and 2nd place in All Island School Dancing Competition. Dancing Competition. • 2nd place in National Dancing Competition. • LRA won colours in 100m at All Island School Athletic HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 Meet held in Sugathadasa Stadium. • First leadership camp and get together of prefects was HIGHLIGHTS 2007 - 2008 HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - 2012 held on 9th July, 2016. • Laying of the foundation stone for the new school complex • First Ifthar was conducted on 5th July, 2011. • First Kite Festival on 13th September, 2016. on 22nd May, 2007. • ‘Leotron', the swimming pool complex was declared open • First French best speaker contest was conducted on 18th • First science day from Nursery to Grade 11 on 13th June, on 29th September, 2011. October, 2016. 2007. • 2nd Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • First Culinary Art Competition was conducted on 8th • 2nd Place in National Dancing Competition. • Mrs. Sushila Witharana assumed duties as the principal on December, 2016. 16th July, 2007. • Gayanga Wijesekara became the district 1st (island 7th) in the commerce at the GCE A L examination. 59 Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 • Heshara de Silva of Lyceum International School Rathnapura won the 46th National Age Group Aquatic • Ushan Gunaratne won two 1st places and one 2nd place in • Lyceum International School , Ratnapura celebrated the Championship 2022. All Island School Games - Swimming on 5th October, 2017. 15th anniversary of school at the school premises this morning on 06th January 2020. • Under 16 Netball team of Lyceum International school • First vocational based exhibition by the batch of interns on Rathnapura won the 2nd Runners up in the Zonal Inter 12th June, 2017. • First online assembly conducted by Pre Grade - A students School Netball tournament held at Mudduwa Gounds on of Lyceum International School, Ratnapura on 18th June, 2020. 15th June 2022. • First French Day on 24th June, 2017. • First English Day on 13th November, 2017. HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 • Netball team of Lyceum Rathnapura won the • Rajitha Chandrasekara became the District 1st Senuri championship of Inter International Schools Ntball • “Minipura Lyceum Adaheraya” The launch of Sinhala tournament which was held at Kothalawala Defence Perera, the 2nd in Commerce stream in the GCE AL Magazine took place on 2nd February, 2021. indoor Stadium on 25th June 2022. examination. • Wethmi Abeysinghe was awarded Top in the World for • LR was proudly introduced our very first young writer • Lyceum Rathnapura won the Championship of Maths and Dinuli Perera, Top in Sri Lanka for Econ at the Sasmi Sithumsa and her very first book \"The Seven Sabaragamuwa Province Inter school Basketball Cambridge Achievers Awards. Colours.\" on 17th March, 2021. tournament 2022 - Under 17 boys. HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • The school boasted a multi-purpose main hall with the • Hosted the Graduation Ceremony of the classes of 2021 seating capacity of 850, used for all major school functions and 2022 on 13th August 2022 at Grand Silver Ray • First Trinity Performance Day and Awards Ceremony on 7th on 13th August, 2021. Reception Hall. February, 2018. • Along with the 17th anniversary celebrations of Lyceum • Appointment of Mr. Chandana Basnayake, as the • First Tamil Language Day on 14th February, 2018. Rathnapura, helped few needy children chosen by the Supervisory Principal of Lyceum Rathnapura commencing • First Sinhala Language Day on 28th February, 2018. Child Protection Authority on 30th December 2021. 07th September 2022. • First Music Concert on 5th August, 2018. • Asitha Athukorala has won the 1st place for Long Jump - • The project “Academic Support for Non-Lyceum / Lyceum • Grand Opening of Lyceum International school Students” started in order to uplift the overall knowledge in Avissawella took place on 02nd October 2022. under 18 in the All Island Athletic Championship on 1st all subject areas among students of Grade 01 to 12. May, 2018. • The opening of new canteen took place on 17th October • The Chief Academic Consultant of Lyceum Network, Sir • First virtual Christmas carols held. 2022. Micheal Wilshaw visited LR on 5th October, 2018. • Nuzha Sharik won the High Performance Award for AL HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 • Sulakshana Dewmina - Lyceum student won the 1st place English Language at the Cambridge Achievers Awards. in Under 16 - Boys 100m Hurdle at Sabaragamuwa • Pesala Welangalla has ranked the District 1st and Pamudu • Eheliyagoda Leaf School was officially opened the Province Inter School Athletic Meet 2022. Wijekoon, 5th in Maths Stream in the GCE AL examination. physical school on 13th January 2022. • 1st and 2nd place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • A Pirith chanting ceremony was held successfully on 05th • 1st place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Lyceum International Pre-Primary School has been January 2023 to celebrate 18th Anniversary of the school. officially opened at Avissawella. HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 • The first ever Bicycle Parade of Lyceum Rathnapura was • First ever virtual project showcasing was done. remark on 07th of January 2023 to celebrate the 18th • 'Rangabhisheka', the 1st performance of the Drama Club • Grand opening of Leaf school - Kuruwita. School Anniversary. on 9th February, 2019. • Pahan Liyanage won the champion at Rathnapura District • A Sinhala Literary Association was started on 15th • Mrs. Sulochana Herath assumed duties as the new badminton Championship 2022. February 2023 at the conference hall for students of Principal on 17th June, 2019. • Sasmi won the Under 12 Girls 1st Runner Up At District Grades 6 - 12. • New Aeolian Hall was inaugurated on 7th November, 2019. Youth Chess Championships 2022. • 'Wicked Hearts', the English drama won the 1st place in • Amadi Vidanapathirana won the Under 12 Girls 1st Runner the State Children's Drama Festival. Up At District Youth Chess Championships 2022. • 2nd Kolkata International Children's Theatre Festival tour in • Sasmi Sithumsa, a student of Lyceum Rathnapura won the Kolkata, India. 2nd place (under 10 girls) at Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championship 2022. • Amadi Vidanapathirana , a student of Lyceum Rathnapura won the 2nd Place (under 12 girls) at Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championship 2022. Lyceum International School 60

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM November 12th, 2007 starting In the school premises. • Mr. Shenal Iranga was appointed as the Deputy Principal Twenty four girls were enrolled as 'Little Friends' on this at Lyceum Gampaha. GSINTACERMHNAPOTAIOOHNALAL day. • Mrs. Kumari Wijerathne, a well experienced Administrator • Sambuddathwa Jayanthi Celebrations which marked the A JOURNEY OF 17 YEARS of educational programmers, has been appointed as the 2600th Anniversary of Lord Buddha's enlightenment, were Academic Supervisor of the school since 3rd of March 2008. held during the third week of May within the school HIGHLIGHTS 2006 - 2009 premises. HIGHLIGHTS 2009 - 2010 • School was opened on 4th September 2006 with around • “Poson Ama Dam Rashmi”, Poson Bakthi Gee programme • Shehan Siriwardana of Lyceum Gampaha took part in the celebrated by the students of Lyceum Gampaha was held 500 students overall. Gampaha District Scout Rally which was held from 6th to on 14th June 2011. 'Visarada' Sudath Samarasinghe was 10th March 2009 at Veyangoda Bandaranayake Central the Chief Guest at the Event. • Traditional Guru Puja & Muhurath Ceremony was held 07 College. • A Fire Rescue Programme was held on 25th July, 2011 at October 2006. • The Dental clinic for the students of Grades 1 to 3 was held the school premises and the programme was conducted on Friday 3rd April, 2009 at the Yakkala School Premises by Mr. Sarathchandra from Sun Safe Company. • Girl Guide Tour was organised to Malaysia and Australia and was conducted by one of our parents, Dr. Gamini Ratnayake. • A band of great scholars organized their Inaugural on 7th to 22nd August 2006 .15 Girl Guides and 3 Guide Graduation Ceremony at Clarion Hotel Kiribathgoda on the • The inaugural session of Toastmasters' Club for the 6th August, 2011. They were the first batch of school Leaders represented Sri Lanka in an International Guide teachers at Lyceum Gampaha was held on 14th May, 2009 leavers to step into society from Lyceum Gampaha. Mrs. at the Bogamuwa School under the guidance of Buddhika Pathiraja the Deputy Coordinating Principal was Event \"Girl Guide Fare 2006\" which was held in Kuala experienced Toastmasters, Mr. Nihal Jayasinghe and the Chief Guest. Capt. Thilan Perera. Lumpur from 8th August to 9th August 2006 and proceeded HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - 2012 • Mr. Indrajith Palitha Jayathilake was appointed as our to Australia on 14th August. Sports Co-ordinator with effect from 1st July 2009. • A holy mass was held with the participation of Catholic teachers, parents and students on 9th December in the • The first batch of 12 Prefects were appointed. The Prefects • Shehan Susiran - 7th Kyu Orange Belt performed well to be school hall. Rev. Father Ranjith Terry was present for the among the final 8 competitors in the Under 9 Kumite programme. Induction Ceremony was held on 01st November 2006 at Competition held in Malaysia from 23rd to 28th July 2009. • A ceremonial opening of the School’s Swimming Pool was the School Premises. • Little Friends Golden Bar Awards were held on 09th March held on 02nd February 2012. 2010 at the Aeolian Hall. Ms. Camila Gunawardana was • The Inaugural Sports Meet of Lyceum Gampaha was held the Chief Guest and Mrs Inoka Perera the Principal of • A First Aid programme for teachers ,coaches and TICs was Lyceum Gampaha graced this occasion. held on 7th January 2012. This was conducted by at Sugathadasa Stadium on Thursday 30th November Mr.Sakun Croos from the Gampaha District Red Cross • An Alms Giving programme for 100 Monks from Kaduwela, Society. 2006. Narammala and Idigolla located Temples were present at the occasion which was held on 13th May 2010. • A small school development project was started with • New Principal, Mr. R. M. B. P. Embogama was appointed regard to Kimbulgoda Maha Vidyalaya. SSDP project - • 15th Nippon National Jamboree tour to Japan. Kimbulgoda Maha Vidyalaya was finalised successfully and he joined the school on January 1, 2007. handing over a fully equipped computer lab. HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - 2011 • Inaugural Avrudu celebration programme was held on April HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 • Golden Bar Second Session was held on 13th and 14th 03, 2007. December, 2010 at Ms. Kamila Gunawardana's residence • The first Annual Cricket Encounter between Lyceum (30/3/2/2, Siyena Uyana, Yakkala). Gampaha and Lyceum Ratnapura was held on 7 April, • Cub-scouts' First Investiture was held on Wednesday, April 2013 at Lyceum Wattala Grounds. • The annual Christmas Carol Service was held on 3rd 25th, 2007 in the school premises. Seventeen cub-scouts December, 2010 with the distinguished presence of Rev. • A special educational programme conducted by Father Anthony Fernando. Ven.Vitiyala Kavidhaja Thero was held on 14 May, 2013 in were invested at this ceremony. the Aeolian Hall for the teachers,parents and the students • Stars Night event which is organized by Lyceum Gampaha of Grade 7 and above. • New Head of Middle School. Mr. T. B. Ekanayake has been to felicitate our Lyceum Sports Stars, was held on 09th February 2011 at the school premises. elevated to the position of the Head of Middle School. • Mrs. Kumari Wijeratne, our Deputy Principal was promoted • The inaugural Bakthi Gee programme of Lyceum as the Principal of Lyceum International School, Gampaha with effect from 10th February, 2011. Gampaha was held on Monday, June 4, 2007 in the school premises. • Lyceum International School, Gampaha celebrated its first birthday on September 4th, 2007. 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30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 • The enrollment of First ever Singithi Scouting Students was held on 15th August 2018 at the School premises. • “Musical Extravaganza” musical programme was held on • Siyane Jamborate 2016 was held on 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 23rd September, 2014 for the first time in Lyceum Gampaha July, 2016 and 01st August 2016 at Bandarawatta • The First batch of Singithi Scouts participated in the at Aeolian Hall with the participation of Junior and Senior Parakrama Maha Vidyalaya. The students from LG won Singithi Scouting Jamboree on 29th August 2018 at Siyane choristers. the “Best Camp” among the schools in Western Province. National College of Education, Hapitigama. The participants were Students of Grade 1. • A day camp was organized for all Grade 6 students to • International Traditional Karatedo Championship was held improve their leadership skills and unity was held on 27th at Soka University in California, USA. Daham Bandara and • Mr. Rotsmant Fernando (BTh & BPh - Urbanian University, February 2014 at the school premises. Vathnula Rathnayake participated for this tournament. Rome) was promoted as the Warden of Lyceum International School, Gampaha. • A leadership programme for the prefect guild was HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 conducted at Wijaya resort ,Kirilla on 14th June 2014. • Mr. Sarasija Kuruppu (B.com (Sp), HNDA) was promoted • Mrs. Dilmi Rathnayaka was appointed as the New as Accountant of Lyceum International School, Gampaha. • National A/L batch was able to get selected to National Director/Principal of LG and Mrs. Ganga De Saram was universities. appointed as the Head Mistress. • LCdr. Dilkushan Fernando (MBA, MA, BTh, BPh, Dip. in English) was appointed as the new Manager Sports & • Chamaka Rajapakse was awarded the President’s Scout • A Dhamma preaching session conducted by Mavarella Extra Curricular Activities. Award. He is the first scout from Lyceum Gampaha to be Buddhiya Thero was held on 07th September 2017 at awarded the Presidents award. Lyceum International School Gampaha in view of • The appointment of our New Principal, Mr. Namal celebrating the 11th Anniversary of LGA. Fernando, with effect from 02nd January 2019. HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 • Lyceum Academy of Teacher Education - Gampaha had • Mrs. Aanjali Gamage was appointed as the Headmistress • The LISMUN conference was held on 12th, 13th, & 14th, the award ceremony on 10th of November 2017 at the New of the Primary & Upper School of Lyceum International December 2014 at Lyceum International School Aeolian Hall with the participation of Rev.Dr.Pannila School, Gampaha from 02nd January 2019. Nugegoda. Mohammed Umar was awarded with Honorary Ananda Thero. The candidates who successfully mentioned Award from his committee. completed the Diplomas in Primary School Teaching and • Mrs. Adeesha Herath was appointed as the General English Language Teaching participated in the awards Coordinator from 02nd January 2019. • Inter International Schools Athletic Championship 2015 ceremony. was held on 27th, 28th February & 01st March 2015 at • The students of Grade 9 Sc. - B donated a water filter to Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. There were gold medal • At the Cambridge Learner Awards for the year 2017, many the Ragama Adolescent and Adult Thalassamie Care winners from LGA. students were awarded. Center in the North Colombo Teaching Hospital. • “Osu pan dansela” organized by the Scouts , Cub scouts, HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • Lyceum Gampaha students donated 500 plants and 3 Little Friends & Girl Guides were held on 8th June 2015 at water tanks to WILPATTU National Park on 16th July, 2019 the school premises. • Ms. Medhani Jayasinghe (B. Sc. Staffordshire University & as a contribution to ongoing WILPATTU M.Sc. University of Wales) was appointed as the General REFORESTATION Programme, under the ‘Thuruliya HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 Coordinator-Primary of Lyceum International School, Venuven Api’ a project conceptualized by Sri Lanka Army. Gampaha. • Kalana Induwara Wijayagunarathne of Grade 12 (National • In keeping with the school safety & health procedures a -Science) (Year 2014/2015) obtained 3A’s with the District • Founder’s Day was celebrated in Lyceum Gampaha on lecture on Fire & Emergency Evacuation was conducted Rank 34 at National A/L 2015. Tuesday 19th June 2018 in a special assembly at the New by Lt. Comd. Mahesh Silva, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters Aeolian Hall. Nineteen Employees who completed their Assisted by Master Chief Petty Officer S. P. R. J. Kumara • R.P.Dinuka Chamuditha Rajapaksha was qualified for the service of 10 years & Twenty Employees who completed at Lyceum International School, Gampaha on 24th July President’s Scout award which is the highest award a their service of 5 years at Lyceum were awarded and given 2019 for the students of Grades 6 -11. Both academic and Scout can aspire. tokens of appreciation. non-academic staff members also attended the above lecture. • A Drug awareness programme was held on 15th & 23rd • Grade 3 students participated in a Tree planting project at February, 2016. the New School Grounds on 01st August 2018. This project • A Life Saving Programme was held on 16th July, 2019 from was a result of collaboration between Lyceum Gampaha 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon at the School Premises. The • Musical Extravaganza presented by Junior & Senior Choir and MAS Holdings. session was conducted by the Sri Lanka Life Saving was held on 29th February, 2016 at Aeolian Hall. Association & the Swimming coaches of the school. 47 • Hansaja Kathriarachchi (Pre A/L), Devindya Jayasekera students completed the programme & received certificates • In view of celebrating Poson poya, “Osupan dansela was (10 Com A) & Amadi Wijerathne (10 Sc B) visited France from the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association. organized by Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Guides and Little from 19th – 28th August 2018. The visit included places like Friends on 21st June 2016. Eiffel Tower, The Louver, The Notre Dame Cathedral, • The Lyceum English Dhamma School students organized Fountainbleu Castle, Asterix Park etc. a herbal planting project on 27th July, 2019 at the • A “Parithrana Dhamma Deshanaya “ and “Morning Dhana” Siriwardhanaramaya Temple. for 25 monks were organized in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the school. • 13th Itosukai Kyushu District Karate championship tour to Yokohama, Japan. • Sri Lanka vs USA Karate Championship, organised by Itosuryu Karatedo USA branch tour to USA. • 24th World Scout Jamboree tour to West Virginia, USA. Lyceum International School 64

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 International School, Kadawatha, and Readway HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 International School, Dematagoda. He has also worked as • Mr. Dominic Rozairo was appointed as the Warden of the General Coordinator of Lyceum International School, • Opening of “Arena Perseus” Lyceum Gampaha continues Lyceum International School, Gampaha from 01st Ratnapura. to strengthen its value generated for students with the September, 2019. addition of its second sports ground, \"Arena Perseus\" to • Mr. Thilina Fernando was appointed the Sub-Warden of the school. \"Arena Perseus\" is developed in par with the • A special workshop on career paths in Bioscience & Lyceum International School, Gampaha from 03rd January, international standards and was opened to Lyceumers Engineering for A/L students by AIC education consortium 2022. ceremoniously on Monday, the 1st August 2022. The was held on 09th December, 2019. Twenty four girls were founder of Lyceum International Schools Dr. Mohan Lal enrolled as 'Little Friends' on this day. • Mr. Asanka Wickramasighe was appointed as the Grero was the Chief Guest of the event while Dr. Kumari Examinations Officer of Lyceum International School, Grero, the Coordinating Principal of Lyceum International HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 Gampaha. Schools graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. • Mr. Asanka Wickramasinghe was appointed as the • “Scouts of Lyceum Gampaha ranged up the Presidential • In line with many events organised island- wide to General Coordinator of the Upper School from 02nd Award”. commemorate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the September 2020. scouting movement, Gampaha District Scout Association • Fulfilling a much required need, Lyceum Gampaha was held its commemorative event on 23rd December, 2022 by • Mr. Tharaka Thennakoon was appointed as the Head of able to organize a covid booster vaccination programme way of a Scout Walk and a Camp Fire at Kirindiwela Sports of Lyceum International School, Gampaha from 07th for its students, parents and the staff members on Central College in Kirindiwela. September, 2020. Tuesday, 29th March. • The skill of writing was celebrated on the 02nd December, • Samadhi Athukorala of 10 Commerce won the Art • Introduced Roller Skating activity as an ECA during the 2022 at Lyceum International School Gampaha as a book Competition organized by Sri Lanka French Teachers’ month of May. launch and book fair. Association with the collaboration of the French Embassy of Sri Lanka on the festival of France on 15th March 2021. • Mr. Thilina Fernando was appointed as the Warden of • An eye catching showcase of the beloved pets of our little Lyceum International School, Gampaha from 15th June Lyceumers of the Pre Primary section was held on 13th 2022. January at school premises. “The Pets Show“ was enjoyed by the young and the old alike. • The 32nd Interact District Assembly for the Interact Year of HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 2021/2022 was held ceremoniously at Eagles’ Lake Side, Aththidiya on 12th July 2022. The Interact Club of Lyceum • With the initiation of Director Ms. Dilmi Ratnayake, special Gampaha was awarded the “Interact Spirit Award” for the professional development program was planned for the Interact year 2021/2022 at the ceremony. Further more teachers. The online program titled “Online Teaching - The Past President of our club 2021/2022 Int. Ameena Let’s Forge Ahead with Lessons Learnt” was conducted on Hamid was nominated for the award of “Service Above 20th August with the participation of over 200 teachers. Self”. • Interact Club was launched with nearly 40 Students of our school. It was hosted by the Interacters of Wycherley International School, Ave Maria Convent Negombo, along with the Senior District Interactors on 17th October, 2021. • In extending its services offered to students, our school, conducted a vaccination programme for its students on 03rd December, 2021. The vaccinations administered were HPV and aTd, both highly recommended for students of ages 11 and above. • Mrs. Thilanka Awanthi Karunaratne was appointed as the New School Principal from January, 2022. • Mrs. Aanjali Gamage, was promoted to the post of Deputy Principal of the school. Newly appointed General Coordinator, Mr. Hishantha Perera has achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in both Philosophy and Theology from the University of Pontifical Urbaniana, Italy. Currently, he is reading for the Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Kelaniya. He was the Former Principal at York 65 Lyceum International School

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM • Annual Inter House Athletic Meet was conducted on 11th HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 November, 2013. SINTCERHNAOTIOONALL • Sports Achievements of the year 2017 - 2018 is listed as • The Annual Prize Giving of Lyceum International School, follows NUWARA ELIYA Nuwara Eliya was held at the Town Hall, Nuwara Eliya with National Karate Championship, National Karate the presence of Hon. Minister of Public Management Championship, Central Province Table Tennis team A JOURNEY OF 11 YEARS reforms Mr. Naveeen Dissanayake. Championship, ISCAS, Sri Lanka School Badminton Ship Tournament, National Youth Chess Championship 2017, HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 • New Principal been appointed with effect from 02nd Gymnastic Provincial Meet All Island Itosukai Karatedo January 2014. Championship 2017. • Inception of School as Lyceum International School for the staff members on 23rd April 2012 and students on 24th April • The new building ‘ THE ATHENAEUM’- Building of • 6 Students achieved 1A and above results in GCE AL 2012. Wisdom- was declared open on 05th February, 2014. National Examinations and 4 students achieved 8A and above results in GCE OL Examinations. • Ms. Parwathi Prakashpathy was appointed as the First HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 Principal and Mr. Nikitha Grero as the Director of Lyceum • A series of competitions involving speech, singing, drama International School, Nuwara Eliya. • Mrs. Susanthika Jayasinghe, the Sri Lankan Spirit Athlete and debate were held during the first term of year 2017. graced the Athletic Meet at Lyceum International School, • 1st newsletter of Lyceum Nuwara Eliya was issued in May, Nuwara Eliya on 06th February, 2016. • Christmas Carols was conducted at Smyrna Church, 2012. Nuwara Eliya in the month of December, 2017. • 1st Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • Poson Poya Bakthi Gee program took place at Cinecita • International Karate Do Tournament tour to India. • Annual Sports Meet was conducted in February, 2017. hall in June, 2012. • Avrudhu Celebrations for Pre Primary and Primary HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 • Founder’s day celebration commenced in a grand way in Students were held in April, 2018. 14th June, 2012. • Zonal Cricket Tournament was held and Lyceum • Vesak and Poson Bhakthi Gee was conducted in The International School Nuwara Eliya won the 1st place. • Opened the newly built play-ground, NIKETRON International Buddhist Centre, Nuwara Eliya in May and GROUND which was followed by a kiddie’s race. • Annual Prize Giving was conducted in November, 2016. June, 2018 respectively. • A series of competitions involving speech, singing, drama • Kiddies Activity Time was conducted in May 2018. • Won the 3rd place in ILAC which was held in Nugegoda. • Primary Graduation was conducted in July 2018. and debate were held during the first term of year 2016. • PADURU PARTY was conducted for the teachers. HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2015 • Christmas Carols was conducted at Smyrna Church, HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • A Cricket Carnival was held for the children, teachers and Nuwara Eliya in the month of December, 2016. parents. • Annual Sports Meet was conducted in February, 2017. • Founder’s day celebrations were very well conducted in • Avrudhu Celebrations for Pre Primary and Primary the Month of June 2018. • Career guidance program was held in June 2013 with lot of reputed universities in SriLanka. Students were held in April, 2017. • An important programme has been arranged with the • Vesak and Poson Bhakthi Gee was conducted in The Monarch University at LEA in 09th of Feb. 2018. • The 3rd induction ceremony of the senior and the junior prefects was conducted on 13th September, 2013. International Buddhist Centre, Nuwara Eliya in May and • Students received 2nd place from the All Island Bharatha June, 2017 respectively. Natyam Competition. • Navarathri Pooja organized by the Hindu association was • Kiddies Activity Time was conducted in May 2017. held on 26th October, 2013. • Primary Graduation was conducted in July 2017. • Students achieved gold medals and many prestigeous • Notifiable Academic and Sports achievements were there awards in The Central Province Karate Champonship, • 22 Students were promoted to Yellow Beltin the Karate in this academic year as follows: Nuwara Eliya District Athletic Championship 2018, The Competition held at Peradeniya University Indoor • 9 students achieved A and B passes in Advanced Level Future Chess Academy Future best Minder - 2018, Stadium. and 3 students acheived 8A’s for Ordinary Level National Nuwara Eliya District Chess, I.S.K.C. Tournament 2018, Examinations. District and Provincial Karate Championship 2018. • Master Nidushan Chandrabosa won the 1st place from • Students of Lyceum Nuwara Eliya placed in the Central Distric Karate Championship. Province Team Championship Badminton Tournament, • 6 Students achieved 1A and above results in GCE AL National Youth Chess Championship 2016, Sri Lanka National Examinations and 6students achieved 8A and Schools’ Chess Association, Mayor’s Challenge Table above results in GCE OL Examinations. Tennis Tournament, International School’s 7th Karate Championship, Central Province Karate Tournament - • Easter attack took place and there were so many 2016, Nuwara Eliya District Athletic Championship 2016. emergency plans which were taken into action. Complete protection was given to the students with the help of Sri 69 Lanka Army and also a new walk through metal detector was installed and thorough checking was done in and out of school to ensure protection to the students. Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY • School closed in the month of April, 2019 and restarted in HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 • Founders Day was celebrated on 28th June, 2022 and the month of May, 2019 towards the end. awarding for the staff members who completed 5 and 10 • 10 Students achieved notifiable results with A and B years was successfully completed. • Dictee - A spellings competition was introduced. passes in GCE AL National Examinations and 8 students achieved 6A and above results in GCE OL Examinations. • Graduation for the students of Grades 1 to 5 was • Students participated for the April Season Opening for the conducted in July, 2022. year 2019. • Notifiable sports achievements in All Island Itosu-Ryu Karate Do Championship, District Athletics Meet and • Lyceum Nuwara Eliya grabbed the District 1st rank in • Madam Sindhuja Rajaram was appointed as the head of Provincial Karate Championship. commerce stream at GCE AL Examinations and the first 8 school with immediate effect from 27th May, 2019 taking District ranks in Nuwara Eliya District. over the Principal’s post on 14th June 2019. • Online Vesak, Poson, Children’s Day, Teachers Day, Debate competitions, Art, Speech, Singing competitions • School closed for vaccation in August, 2022. • 2nd Place in All Island School Dancing Competition. were held. HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 • International Karate Do Tournament tour to China. • Short films were released for Childrens’ Day, Christmas Carols,Teachers Appreciations etc., • School reopened for new academic year in September, HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 2022. • Lyceum Nuwara Eliya won the Christmas carols • ‘Sarwarathrika Pirith Deshanawa’ was conducted for the competition which was conducted across the Lyceum • An appreciation programme for the District Rank Holders 1st time in history of Lyceum Nuwara Eliya on 17th January, Network. were conducted in September, 2022. 2020 night till 18th January, 2020 successfully. • All religious celebrations were conducted online. • Vaccination Programme was conducted. • Sportmeet was a grand success in 2020. • Online Assemblies were held throughout the pandemic. • Annual Prize Giving was conducted and The DIG, Sri • Study Buddy project was initiated by the teachers and the • Virtual Primary Graduation was streamed successfully on Lanka Police for Nuwara Eliya graced the occasion in students of LEA. Face Book on August 27th 2021. November, 2022. • Lyceum Nuwara Eliya became the champions in the Inter • Christmas Carols was conducted in December, 2022. HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 • Thai Pongal was celebrated in January, 2023. Lyceum Thirukural Competition 2019. • Inter House Athletic Meet was successfully completed in • The indoor Stadium was inaugurated and opened on 4th • Continuous online school was organised at the beginning February, 2023. of 2021. • Inter House Cricket Tournament was conducted and Aquila June 2019. The indoor stadium consists of 04 Badminton became the champions in March, 2023. courts, A Basket Ball Court. • Later parallel Online and Physical school was conducted. • Art Exhibition was conducted in February, 2023. • From the Central Province Karate Tournament, Lyceum • Students were protected by proper sanitization methods. • GCE OL results were released and overall percentage of Nuwara Eliya had so many achievements in Kumite, Kata • All the events in the calendar was conducted successfully pass rate is over 85% as a whole. Categories, which was held on September 1st 2019. • University Entrance details were released and 10 students • Kandyan Dancing department students won the 2nd place through online. were entered to universities. in All Island Dancing Competitions. • Virtual Prize Giving and Graduation was held. • Navarathri Pooja was commenced from 24th September • Pandemic attack during the month of March 2020. • Vaccination Programme was conducted in the school. 2022. • School closed on 13th March, 2020 due to COVID attack • Motivational Programmes were conducted in school. • Mr. Clive Christopher was appointed as the Head of the and for the safety of the children and the staff. • Since due to pandemic, only Itosu - Ryu Karatedo Virtual School along with many new appointments on 10th • Edmodo was inaugurated as online teaching and learning February, 2023. method in April, 2020. Kata Championship - 2021 was conducted and our • HR Open day was held on 21st of January, 2023. • Microsoft Teams platform was utilized for online teaching students won notifiable prizes. • International Judo Tournament tour to Fukuoka, Japan. and learning process. • 11 Students achieved notifiable results with A and B • Lyceum Nuwara Eliya became the best schools around the passes in GCE AL National Examinations and 9 students local folks through online education. achieved 6A and above results in GCE OL Examinations. • Students performed very well through online platform. • Many students entered Medical, Engineering and • 6 Students achieved notifiable results with A and B passes Management faculties in National, Private and Foreign in GCE AL National Examinations and 10 students universities. achieved 6A and above results in GCE OL Examinations. • 10th Anniversary celebrations were conducted • Online Vesak, Poson, Children’s Day, Teachers Day, successfully. Unveling of 10th anniversary letters was Debate competitions, Art, Speech, Singing competitions conducted successfully. Online Programme was were held. conducted in April 2022. • Lyceum Nuwara Eliya students became the overall • Singithi Salpila, Vesak and Poson Programme, Art winners across the Lyceum Group of International Schools Exhibition was conducted in June, 2022. in “Made by Sri Lanka” Competetions with so many overall winners. Lyceum International School 70

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 SINTCERHNAOTIOONALL • Student Population was 298. • Student Population was 505. • Prefect and sport captain induction ceremony was held on • Athletic meet was held on 16th October 2019. ANURADHAPURA • Project Showcasing was held on 13th November 2019. 22nd September 2016. • Best Speaker Sinhala Final was held on 14th November A JOURNEY OF 10 YEARS • Prize giving was held on 1st November 2016. • Best Speaker contest Sinhala final was held on 11th 2019. HIGHLIGHTS 2012 - 2013 • Christmas carol was held on 25th November 2019. November 2016. • Singing Final was held on 22nd January 2020. • Lyceum Anuradhapura was established on 2nd January • Art & Craft Exhibition and Project show casing was held on • Singing final Sinhala was held on 19th January 2019. 2013 with approximately 18 students and 4 teachers. • English Day was held on 23rd June 2020. 25th November 2016. • Bodu Gee saraniya was held on 11th June 2020. HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014 • The Christmas carol was held on 6th December 2016. • Concert was held on 9th July 2020. • The Singing competition Sinhala & English final was held • 2nd place in All Island School Dancing Competition. • The academic year commenced with 84 Students. • Lyceum Anuradhapura moved to a new place on 28th on 13th Jan 2017. HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 • The Best Speaker contest- English Final was held on 2nd August 2014. • Student Population was 569. Feb 2017. • Prize Giving was held on 11th November 2020. HIGHLIGHTS 2014 - 2015 • The Athletic meet was held on 1st April 2017. • Christmas Carol was held on 20th November 2020. • Bodu Gee Saraniya was held on 6th Jun 2017. • Singing Final was held on 16th February 2021. • Student Population was 125. • Concert nursery to Gr 9 was held on 9th July 2017. • Athletic meet was held on 24th February 2021. • Graduation ceremony was held on 3rd August 2017. • Best Speaker final was held on 4th March 2021. HIGHLIGHTS 2015 - 2016 • Lyceum cavalcade was held on 29th January 2017. • Vesak Lantern display was held on 25th May 2021. • Cricket net opened on 20th February 2017. • English day was held on 22nd Jun 2021. • Student Population was 202. • Concert was held on 8th July 2021. • The Christmas carols was held on 8th December 2015. HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 • The art and craft exhibition was held on 10th and 11th HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 • Student Population was 357. December 2015. • Athletic meet was held on 19th December 2017. • Student Population was 687 and 80 teachers from lower • Inter House Junior Athletic meet was held on 2nd April • Singing competition final was held on 11th Jan 2018. nursery to Grade 12. • The Best Speaker final was held on 26th Jan 2017. 2016. • Singing competition - Sinhala final was held on 9th • Prize giving was held on 18th October 2021. • Avrudu celebration ceremony was held on 6th April 2016. • Christmas carol was held on 23rd November 2021. • Kite festival was held on 27th July 2016. February 2018. • Best speaker final was held on 19th November 2021. • Started school swimming pool construction works on 06th • Avrudu Celebration was held on 6th April 2017. • School 9th anniversary was held on 02nd January 2022. • Bodu Gee Saraniya was held on 4th June 2018. • Singing Final - English was held on 11th January 2022. February 2016. • English Day was held on 22nd June 2018. • Singing Final Sinhala was held on 15th February 2022. • First Kanjuka Pooja was held on 20th March 2016. • Graduation ceremony was held on 2nd August 2018. • Athletic Meet was held on 23rd February 2022. • Art and Craft Exhibition was held on 17th February 2022. HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • Project showcasing was held on 17th February 2022. • Best Speaker final was held on 3rd March 2022. • Student Population was 447. • English day was held on 21st June 2022. • Athletic meet was held on 19th October 2018. • Concert was held on 7th July 2022. • Project Showcasing was held on 9th November 2018. • Graduation was held on 2nd August 2022. • Best Speaker Sinhala Final was held on 13th November 2018. • Selected to the finals under -12, 80m and 100m (merit) at • Christmas carol was held on 23rd November 2018. • Singing English Final was held on 21st January 2019. the Sir John Tarbet Junior Athletics Championship (stage • Prize giving was held on 11th January 2019. 1) held at the Sport Complex Anuradhapura. • Best Speaker English Final was held on 5th March 2019. 73 • Bodu Gee Saraniya was held on 13th May 2019. • Concert was held on 9th July 2019. • Sri Lanka at Global Social Leaders’ World Summit tour to United Kingdom. Lyceum International School

30TH ANNIVERSARY • Selected to final, winning the 11th place Under 8 open at SPECIAL MOMENTS OF LYCEUM NUGEGODA the North Central Province National Youth Blitz Chess Championships - 2022. • Won the 1st place - 50m backstroke and the 3rd Place - 50m Freestyle under 12 Girls category at the NCP Swimming Championship which was held at the Polonnaruwa Royal Collage. • The International School Karate Championship 2022 - TISSL won the first place for the individual kata L2 - 7,6 KYU and Individual Kumite L 2 - 7,6 KYU competition under 16 years girls. HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 • Student Population was 841 and 95 teachers from lower nursery to Grade 12. • Won the first place in under 12 High Jump at Zonal Athletic Meet, Anuradhapura - 2022 held at the Salgadu Stadium Anuradhapura. • Prize giving was held on 11th November 2022. • Project showcasing and Food festival was held on 28th November 2022. • Christmas Carols “Melodies of Winter” was held on 30th November 2022. • School 10th Anniversary was held on 2nd January 2023. • Pirith chanting ceremony was held on 14th January 2023. Lyceum International School 74

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30TH ANNIVERSARY LYCEUM • A humanitarian project was conducted by Lyceum • A CSR project was conducted by Lyceum Kurunegala to Kurunegala to provide relief to the victims of flood affected support in providing sanitary facilities, stationary, past SINTCERHNAOTIOONALL areas. papers, books and educational support equipment to the Hinuggala Junior School Kurunegala. KURUNEGALA • Students of Lyceum Kurunegala participated in their first Chess tournament in June 2017. • The 2nd Anniversary of Lyceum International School A JOURNEY OF 07 YEARS Kurunegala was celebrated at the school premises on the • The very first Graduation ceremony of Lyceum Kurunegala 17th of September 2018. HIGHLIGHTS 2016 - 2017 was held at the Municipal Council Hall Kurunegala in August 2017. • Sri Lanka at Global Social Leaders’ World Summit tour to • Lyceum International School Kurunegala (Lyceum United Kingdom. Kurunegala) was established on the 16th of September • The first concert of Lyceum Kurunegala ‘Waltzing Beez’ 2016 with 136 students and 15 teachers from lower was held on the 4th of August 2017 at Lyceum Adventure HIGHLIGHTS 2019 - 2020 nursery to grade three. This was a great day to the Park. community of the North Western Province, since it was a • While stepping into the 3rd year of Lyceum International commencement of a new era in the field of Education. • The Lyceum Kurunegala Orchestra team won the Gold Kurunegala, the school succeeded in having the Medal in the first round at the Sri Lanka Festival for the opportunity to provide education for a student body of • The first Christmas Carols programme of Lyceum Performing Arts in 2017. 1015 studying in 38 classrooms from Lower Nursery to Kurunegala “Candles & Carols” was held on the 9th of Grade 8. December 2016. • The 1st Anniversary of Lyceum International School Kurunegala was celebrated on the 15th of September • Year by year the school spread its pride all over the HIGHLIGHTS 2017 - 2018 2017 at the school premises. country and even beyond the boundaries of the island to the international level. • In 2017/18 academic year, the student count improved up HIGHLIGHTS 2018 - 2019 • The Inter House Athletic Meet of Lyceum Kurunegala to 684 and the number of classes increased up to 12 which • With the gradual development of the school, the number of 2018/19 was held on the 18th of January 2019 at the classes for the academic year 2018/19 went up to 30 with Boyagane Army Camp Grounds. catered for the students from Lower Nursery to Grade 4. a student population of 861 and 215 academic staff members. • The GSL Team of Lyceum Kurunegala and Anuradhapura The academic staff consisted of 125 in that academic year. participated in the GSL World Summit which was held in • Lyceum International School remarked the first Sports Day the United Kingdom in August 2019. • Lyceum Kurunegala became a well known place in the of the school on the 20th of January 2018 at the Welagedara grounds, Kurunegala. • The Induction Ceremony of Primary Leaders and Junior North Western Province due to the staff and students who Stewards was held on February 2019. • Kiddies Activity Time was held in March 2018. outstandingly performed by wining the hearts of the • ‘Pedura’ recreation activity was held in April 2018. • The concert of grade 3 to 6 students were held in February • The Annual Prize Giving of the Ananda Dhamma School 2019 at the Adventure Park. parents within a short time. was held in April 2018. • The Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Guides and Little Friends of • In March 2017, the Sports Department of Lyceum • The ‘Sparkling Dazzle’ Primary concert was held in May Lyceum Kurunegala went on their annual hike to Ritigala in March 2019. Kurunegala initiated a variety of indoor and outdoor sports 2018. • The pre primary concert of Lyceum Kurunegala ‘Birdies in • Students of Lyceum Kurunegala won the first place in both including Chess, Athletics, Gymnastic, Cricket & Karate. All Island Music and Dancing Competitions which were Harmony’ was held on the 23rd of July 2018 at the Lycuem held on the 30th & 31st of March 2019 and were selected for • The first KAT (Kiddies Activity Time) programme of Adventure Park. the Zonal Level Competitions. • The first Little Friends Enrolment of Lyceum Kurunegala Lyceum Kurunegala was held in March 2017. was held in July 2018. • Lyceum Kurunegala won the first place in the Provincial • Graduation Ceremony of Lyceum Kurunegala was held on level Dancing Competition which was held on the 19th of • The first ‘Pedura’ event of Lyceum Kurunegala was held at 3rd August 2018. June 2019 and were selected for the All Island • The students of Lyceum Kurunegala participated in the Competition. Lyceum Adventure Park in April 2017. ‘Maathra 11’ concert for the first time which was held at the BMICH on the 13th of October 2018. • Percussion Band of Lyceum Kurunegala won the second • Sri Ananda Buddhist Dhamma School (English Medium) • The carols of grade 1-6 students the ‘Winter fiesta’ was place and the Junior Melodica Group won the first place at held in November 2018 at the Aeolian Hall in Lyceum the Provincial level Music Competition which was held on facilitated by Lyceum International School Kurunegala was Adventure Park. the 20th of June 2019. • ‘Sparkling Winter’ Pre Primary Christmas programme was commenced in May 2017. held on the 7th of December 2018. • The Melodica Team of Lyceum Kurunegala won the second place at the all Island Music Competition which • The 5S concept was launched in Lyceum Kurunegala in was held on the 4th of July 2019. 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30TH ANNIVERSARY • The Graduation Ceremony of the academic year 2018/19 HIGHLIGHTS 2021 - 2022 • On the 4th of February 2023, Lyceum Kurunegala was held at the Aeolian Hall - Lyceum Adventure Park on the 24th of August 2019. • In 2021/22 the student population was 1553 and the represented the Lyceum Schools Network at the Sirasa TV number of classes increased up to 47; from LN to Grade • The Orchestra team of Lyceum Kurunegala won the first 9. The teacher count increased up to 252. ‘Gammadda’ Independence Day Celebration. The Lyceum place at the North Western Provincial Competition which was held in September 2019. • A ceremony was held in school on the 18th of March 2021 Kurunegala Dancing team, Western Band and the Music to launch three books written by three students of Lyceum • A special programme marking the Children’s and Elder’s Kurunegala and Anuradhapura. team performed at the event which was held in Day was conducted by Lyceum Kurunegala on the 1st of - ‘The Ant and the Elephant’ by Nadula Rathnayake (Grade October 2019. Donations were given to an Elder’s home 4B - Lyceum Kurunegala) Hengamuwa Maha Vidyalaya in Kobeigane.on the 11th of and the elders were provided with refreshments and lunch. - ‘Adambara Mala’ by Imandi Nuwanga (Grade 3A - Lyceum Kurunegala) January 2022. • The Dancing team of Lyceum Kurunegala won the third - ‘Thiko’ by Genuli Weerakoon (Grade 4B - LAN) place in the All Island Dancing Competition which was held • Induction of school leaders for the academic year 2021/22 on the 5th of October 2019. • The Sinhala E-Magazine ‘Saroja’ was launched on the 9th of April 2021 at the school conference hall. was held in February 2022. • The Annual Inter House Athletic Meet of Lyceum Kurunegala was held at the Welagedara Stadium on the 7th • The 5th Anniversary of the school was celebrated virtually. • A hearing aid unit worth Rs.200,000/= was donated by the of November 2019. HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 school to a fellow colleague of Lyceum Kurunegala in • The Christmas Carols of Lyceum Kurunegala was held in November 2019 at the school premises. • Grand opening of the Lyceum Kegalle leaf school was held March 2022. • At present the student count in Lyceum Kurunrgala is 1865 • The Leaders Induction was held on the 28th of November • A donation of stationery items to the Thalvita Junior School 2019. and there are students who are now getting ready to do the Ordinary Level Examination in Pearson Edexcel and was given by the GSL Team of Lyceum Kurunegala on the • The 3rd Anniversary of Lyceum International School National curriculum. Kurunegala was celebrated at the School premises on the • The school, which began with one building in 2016, is now 26th of April 2022. 16th of September 2019. Marking the special moment, developed up to 2 four storied buildings, consisting 64 1000 trees were donated by the school to the Sri Lanka classrooms and all other infrastructure facilities. In these • The grand opening of the swimming pool of Lyceum Army. six years of journey towards the horizon of Education, Kurunegala Lyceum International School has achieved Kurunegala was held on the 3rd of May 2022. HIGHLIGHTS 2020 - 2021 many victories in different fields; nationally and internationally. • The Founder’s Day was gracefully celebrated at Lyceum • In 2020/21 academic year the number of classes were the • Currently, the Lyceum Kurunegala Transport Service is same. But the student count increased up to 1167. popular among the parental community for it now has 12 Kurunegala on the 15th of June 2022. The Lyceum buses functioning in 12 routes that carries 600 students • The annual concert of Lyceum Kurunegala ‘Infinity’ was and 109 teachers. Kurunegala staff members were awarded certificates and held on the 20th of February 2020 at the Lyceum Adventure • Omindu Karunathilaka, a grade 6B student of Lyceum Park. Kurunegala was felicitated by the school on the 10th of medals to honour their service to the school. January 2023 for his great achievement of winning a Gold • The Music group of Lyceum Kurunegala won the first place Medal at the World ‘Muaythai’ championship which was • The Senior Library of Lyceum Kurunegala was declared in Zonal Division of the All Island Music Competition which held in Indonesia. was held on the 8th of March 2020 and was qualified for the • The Annual Inter House Athletic Meet of Lyceum open on the 4th of August 2022. Provincial Level Competition. Kurunegala was held on the 20th of January 2023. • The swimming team of Lyceum Kurunegala secured 4 • The Graduation Ceremony was held in August 2022 at the • The grand opening of the Lyceum Leaf School Kuliyapitiya Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals and a Bronze Medal at the was held on the 3rd of September 2020. All Island Swimming Championship which was held in school. January at the Ranaviru Apparel Swimming Complex. • A Blood Donation Campaign was organized by Lyceum • A staff development and orientation programme was Kurunegala at the school premises to mark the 72nd Independence Day. conducted at NAQDA premises - Kala wewa with the • The 4th Anniversary of Lyceum International School participation of 185 staff members. Kurunegala was celebrated at the Administration office and an alms giving was organized seeking blessings for • A cycle parade was conducted by the school for the the success of the school. Children’s Day and over 300 students, parents and staff members participated in it marking it as a historical day for Lyceum Kurunegala. • The 6th Anniversary of the school was celebrated on the 16th of September 2022. • The Annual Prize giving ceremony of the school was held on the 12th of November 2022 at the Provincial Council Auditorium. • The Global Social Leaders Team of Lyceum Kurunegala conducted another project to support the development of the Thalvita Junior School. • On the 25th of November 2022, the maiden foundation stone of the new school complex was laid at Lyceum Adventure Park. • The Little friends enrollment and pack holiday was held in December 2022. • The Christmas Carols - ‘Gloria’ was held on the 21st of December 2022 at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima Kurunegala. Lyceum International School 78

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