The British School in Colombo’s teachers are a team of fully qualified, passionate professionals who genuinely care for each student and about fulfilling their potential, academically, ethically and personally.
They work together to bring out the best in every student, helping them to discover, develop and celebrate their talents.
For more details on our current staff, please click on one of the links highlighted below. If you are trying to contact a specific member of staff, please phone BSC Main Reception at (011) 760- 3400/1 or use this contact form.
The British School in Colombo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks, including police clearance.
Leadership Team | Playgroup | Nursery | Reception | Y1 | Y2 | Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6 | Specialist Teachers
| Junior Leadership Team | |
|---|---|
| Principal | Mrs Hannah Wells B A (Hons) |
| PA to the Principal | Ms Dilhani Kamalaneson |
| Head of Junior School | Mrs Emma Cook MBA, B.S. PGCE Primary Education, PGC in SEN Coordination |
| Head of Junior School's PA | Ms Upekha Perera |
| Deputy Head (Academic) | Ms Kathryn Edwards |
| Deputy Head (Pastoral) | Ms Hannah Edgeworth |
| Assistant Head (Early Years) |
Ms Carol Foster
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| Assistant Head - (Head of Key Stage 1 and 2) | Ms Lakmali Siriwardena |
| Assistant Head of Early Years | Ms Kaushalya Weerasekera |
| Head of Junior School PE | Ms Indira Attygalle |
| Junior School Secretary | Ms Evangeline Thevanesan |
| School Counsellor | Ms Khadhijah Shiraz |
| Director of Sports | Ms Fiona Gibson |
| Deputy Director of PE and Sport | Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake |
| Director of Learning Support | Ms Nedra Perumal |
| Junior School SENDCo | Ms Shimali Perera |
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EYFS |
| Playgroup (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Erangi Gunasena |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Dilukshi Iddamalgoda
Ms Nimhara Weerakoon
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| Playgroup (B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shilmiya Najumudeen | |
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Teaching Assistants
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Ms Yusra Ismail
Ms Nepali Udesinghe
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| Playgroup (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Binuri Opatha |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Hasini Lakshani
Ms Jumanah Baqirhussain
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| Nursery (A) |
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| Class Teacher | Ms Rukshani Dabare |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Kasuni Pallaththara |
| Nursery (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Bonita Haputantri |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Fathima Fareeha |
| Nursery (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Raeeshma Samath |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Hansika Nanayakkara
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| Nursery (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Priyadharshani Rameshwaran |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Janarthani Muruganandan
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| Reception (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Kaushalya Weerasekera |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Shawmia Sivashanmuganathan |
| Reception (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Pawani Navodya
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| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Juwairiya Azmi
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| Reception (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Hajara Imthiyaz |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Ayesha Ameera
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| Reception (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Lavaniya Nagaraja |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Minnath Nasir
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| Reception Intervention Teacher | Ms Aneesha Nassar |
| EYFS HLTA |
Ms Faika Jiffry |
| YEAR 1-6 |
| Y1(A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Wathsala Kulathunge |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Nadeesha Rajapakshe |
| Y1 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Afra Aswer |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Ameerah Muthaliph
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| Y1 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Nuzrath Nilamudeen
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| Teaching Assistant | Ms Kishalini Yoganathan |
| Y1 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Dharshini Perera |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Rizmina Markar
Ms Zainab Naseem (HLTA)
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| Y2 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Kavitha Suraweera |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Sanduni Kumari
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| Y2 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Sakura Rajapakse |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Tasiya Ragunadan
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| Y2 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Zahida Fulail Hassen |
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Teaching Assistant
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Ms Shamla Shiyan
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| Y2 (D) | |
|---|---|
|
Class Teacher
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Ms Shankari Sivakumaran
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| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Salma Faiq |
| Y3 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Hanaa Razvi |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Ridmika Tharushi |
| Y3 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Pamudika Vidanagamage |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Suwachana Jayathunga |
| Y3 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Dilki Kamburapola |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Isuri Ekanayake |
| Y3 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Rithaza Faizan |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Anne Halahakoon
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| Y4 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Natasha Perera |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Dimalsha Wellarage
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| Y4 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Shamra Sharaz |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Hafsa Naufel |
| Y4 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Farhath Imtiaz |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Shazna Mowlana |
| Y4 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Humanities HOD | Ms Orianna Mathew |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Shafina Ishak |
| Y5 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Aqilah Naleem |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Theja Maduwanthi |
| Y5 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Priyeshni Jayawickrama |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Ishani Francis |
| Y5 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Sarrah Sinhawansa |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Rihma Shazy |
| Y5 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader/English HOD |
Ms Asma Hamza
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| HLTA |
Ms Saara Musthafa (HLTA) |
| Y6 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shereen Hameed |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Ashini Jayaody |
| Y6 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Maths HOD |
Ms Malsha Fonseka |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Shenaya Scharenguivel |
| Y6 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Evisha Gomes |
| Y6 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Ridmeeka Sillva |
| Y1 - Y3 HLTA |
Ms Zainab Naseem |
| Y4 - Y6 HLTA |
Ms Ishani Francis Ms Saara Musthafa |
| Specialist Teachers | ||
|---|---|---|
| KS1 Learning Support | Ms Tanuja Ekanayake | |
| KS2 Learning Support (Lower) | Ms Cheryl Selliah | |
| KS2 Learning Support (Upper) | Ms Enosha Hewaratne | |
| EAL - KS1/KS2 |
Ms Sameena Sabry
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| Ms Nadha Izzath | ||
| Ms Salaama Shuaib | ||
| Art - EYFS & KS1 | Ms Julie Satkunanathan | |
| Art- KS2 | Ms Indika Wickramaratne | |
| Drama | Ms Sahla Saifudeen | |
| Library Teacher |
Ms Sonali Senaratne Ms Indika Rodrigo |
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| Dance | Mrs Romina Gyi-Wafa | |
| Ms Nadeeka Tharangani | ||
| JS ECA Coordinator | Ms Indira Attygalle | |
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PE Teachers
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Ms Indira Attygalle (Nursery, Year 4,5,6)
Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake (Year 6)
Mr Shanaka Perera (Nursery, Reception, Year 1,2,3)
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| Swimming |
Ms Fiona Gibson Mr Manjula Fernando Mr Thilina Piyasiri Ms Anne Madumali Ms Diana Perera |
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| Music | Ms. Sarah Flynn (Performance and The Arts HOD) | |
| Ms. Anupama Dehiwela (Science HOD) | ||
| Ms Anagi Kariyawasam (Teaching Assistant) | ||
| French (KS2) |
Ms. Sachini Kumanayake
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| Sinhala KS1 & 2 |
Ms. Varuni Perera Ms Sadeepa Samarathunga |
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| Tamil | Ms Romela Gnanapragasam | |
| Computing Teacher (Y1-6) | Ms Hasanthi Costa | |
| Learning Support Teaching Assistants |
Ms Dilanka Perera
Ms Pahan Akarshani
Ms Sherangi Fonseka
Ms Shanaz Zarukdeen
Ms Fathima Aswara
Ms Mushfika Hamid
Ms Hafsa Hanif
Ms Sanduni Nawalage
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| Sports Coordinator | Ms Dineshi Ananda | |
| Junior School SENDCo |
Ms Shimali Perera
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| Heads of Department |
Ms Anupama Dehiwela (Science)
Ms Malsha Fonseka (Maths)
Ms Orianna Matthew (Humanities & PSHE)
Ms Asma Hamza (English)
Ms Dilki Kamburapola (MFL/Global Citizenship)
Ms Sarah Flynn (Performance and The Arts)
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| Specialist Subject Leader | Ms Sarah Flynn | |
| Head of Houses |
Ms Evisha Gomes - Centaur
Ms Farhath Imtiaz - Griffin
Ms Anupama Dehiwela - Unicorn
Ms Priyeshni Jaywickrama- Hobbit
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Senior Leadership Team | Commerce | English | Geography | History | ICT | Curriculum Support | Maths | Modern Languages | Performing & Visual Arts | Science | Psychology | Physical Education
| Senior Leadership Team | |
|---|---|
| Principal | Ms Hannah Wells, B A (Hons) |
| PA to the Principal | Ms Dilhani Kamalaneson |
| Head of Senior School | Mr Thomas Greenwood, MA (Oxon), PGCE, NPQH |
| Head of Senior School's PA | Ms Shirana Fawmey |
| Deputy Head (Academic) | Mr Anthony Dean, MChem (Oxon), MBA, PGCE (Chemistry), NPQH |
| Deputy Head (Pastoral) | Ms Sylvana Marjan, MSc, BSc (Psychology) |
| Secretary to Deputy Head (Academic) & Deputy Head Pastoral | Ms Thejani Kuruwita |
| Assistant Head & Head of Sixth Form | Mr Thisara Fernando MSc, B.Eng (Hons), Dip (HE) |
| Director of PE & Sports | Ms Fiona Gibson, B.Ed (Hons), MA (International Education) |
| Director of Learning Support | Ms Nedra Perumal, MSc, NILD, CCET |
| Head of Key Stage 3 | Ms Mahum Kidwai, LLB (Hons), Cambridge Teaching & Learning Cert, NPQSL |
| Head of Key Stage 4 | Ms Anne Ranasinghe, BBA Management and Marketing |
| Whole School Counsellor | Ms Nadira Udugama, MA, PgDCP, PDQ5 (Cambridge Teaching and Learning), Dip Early Childhood, Dip English Langauage and Literature |
| Commerce | |
|---|---|
| Head of Business Studies | Ms Anne Ranasinghe, BBA Management and Marketing |
| Head of Accounting | Ms J. W. N. Sandamali, BBA (Hons), MFE, CBA |
| Head of Economics | Ms. Shamimma Salie Asif, BA, ATCL, PGDE, PGD-ED, MSc in Financial Economics, PhD (candidate) |
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Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi, BSc (Hons), MBA, CMA(SL), CICTL Ms Ishini Randeniya, BSc (Hons), MEcon, PGDE Mr Lakshantha Gamage |
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| English | |
| Head of Department | Ms Leah Witton, BA (Hons), PGCE |
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Ms Tirzah Suares, BA (Hons), MA in English Studies
Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons)
Ms Manjula Dharmasiri, BA (Hons), MA English Education
Ms Shazia Ithisam, BA (Hons), MEd, AVCM (Hons) in ELT, BTEC Dip L4 in Teaching, OTHM Dip L5 in Education
Ms Angela Fernando
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| Geography | |
| Head of Department | Ms Cini Jins, BSc (Hons), MSc, BEd |
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Mr Ciaran Mulhern, BA (Hons), HDipEd
Ms Jeewanthi Rodrigo, BA (Hons), PGDE
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| History | |
| Head of Department | Dr Judith I Perera, BA (Hons), JD (Hons), PhD |
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Mr Thomas Greenwood, MA (Oxon), PGCE, NPQH
Ms Sophie Laura Pine, BA (Hons), PGDE, MA
Ms Jessica Catterill, BA (Hons), PGCE
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| Computer Science | |
| Head of Department | Ms Gayana Dharmasena |
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Ms Peshani Goonetilake, BSc (Hons), MBA, PGDE, MACS, MBCS
Ms Dilani Perera, MSc, BSc, MACS
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| Curriculum Support | |
| EAL/ESOL |
Ms Lilani Munasinghe, BEd, CELTA,
Ms. Himani Dias, BEd, CELTA
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| Assistant SENDCO |
Ms Hamdha Jeza BSc (Hons) in Psychology Ms Nevinka Rodrigo, BSc, MSc |
| Cover/Student Support Teacher | Mr Thilan Thanarajah, BSc |
| Learning Support Teacher |
Ms Hamdha Jeza, BSc (Hons) Ms Christina Kanagaperumal, BSc, DETE (English and English Literature), CELTA, Pre-MBA in HRM, Licentiate Diploma IWMS/CALSDA Ms Nevinka Rodrigo |
| Shadow Teacher |
Ms Heshani Balasooriya |
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Librarian |
Mr Bulanawawegedara Gnanathilake, BLE (Hons), SELTA, Library and Information Science (Sri Lanka Library Association) |
| Library Assistant | Mr Chaminda Samaraweera, CPL, DSL |
| University Guidance Counsellor |
Ms Natasha Dissanayake, BSc (Hons), MSc, GMBPsS, Advanced Certificate in Counselling Psychology |
| Mathematics | |
| Head of Department | Dr Jins Jose, BSc, BEd, CIDTL, MSc, PhD, NPQLT |
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Mr A. R. Naleem, BSC Special Degree(Hons), PGD, CICTL
Ms Chandanie Alagoda, BSc, MSc, PGDE
Ms Rasanjalee Wijeratne, BSc, MSc, PGDE
Mr Udara Bandara, BEng (Hons)
Ms Ummehani Hamza, BSc, ACCA
Mr Angelo Jayasuriya, BSc (Hons)
Mr Tanajana Fonseka
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| Modern Languages | |
| Head of Department | Ms. Christine Consul, MA, PGCE, CELTA |
| French |
Ms Charini Walpola, BSc, DELF (B2)
Ms Poornima Withana, BA, PGDE
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| Mandarin/Sinhala |
Ms Amali Mendis, BA Special Degree (Chinese Language), MA
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| Sinhala |
Ms Indika Senerath, BA, Dip in Teaching and Education Studies Ms Dinusha Attanayake, BA (Special), MA , PGDPT Ms Amali Mendis BA Special Degree (Chinese Language) SUSL MA(Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other languages) Hunan University,China |
| Tamil |
Ms Christina Kanagaperumal, BSc, DETE (English and English Literature), CELTA, Pre-MBA in HRM, Licentiate Diploma IWMS/CALSDA
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| Performing and Visual Arts Department | |
| Head of Drama |
Ms Bethany D'Anna-Brown, BA (Hons), PGCE
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Ms Karen Abayaratna, Dip CCM, Dip ECE, Level 7 Speech and Drama LCME
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| Head of Art |
Ms Rashmie Wegadapola, BIS (Hons), BEd |
| Art & Design Teacher | Ms Nilushika Dias, B.Des (Hons) |
| Music |
Ms Deshanie Paranawitane, OTHM (Level 6)
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| Science Department | |
| Biology |
Head of Department: Ms Jayani Anuradha Perera, BSc (Hons), PGDE
Mr Milinda de Silva, BSc, Dip. in Teaching Science, Ad. Cert. in Immunology and Biotechnology
Ms S. M. D. Samali Subhashi, BSc, PGDE, CIDTL
Ms Rizla Razick, BSc (Hons), PGDE
Ms Sumudu Jayakody, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGDE
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| Chemistry |
Mr Anthony Dean, MChem (Oxon), MBA, PGCE (Chemistry), NPQH
Mr Randula Wickramasingha, BSc (Chem), Dip In Applied Chemistry, PGD, MSc
Ms Thushara Maduwanthi, BSc (Hons), PGDE
Head of Department: Mr Muthumal Ekanayake, BSc, M.Phil, PGDE
Ms Sharmlila Mascarenghe, BSc, PGDE, PGD
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| Physics |
Head of Department: Mr Mithun Randula, BSc
Ms Kaneeshka Namasivayam, BSc, MSc
Mr P.D Thilina Lakshitha, BSc (Hons), BEng
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| Laboratory Staff |
Ms Gayani Ranasinghe
Ms Nivanthika Dhananjani, BSc, BEd (Hons) (expected 2026)
Lead Lab Technician: Mr Damith Colinson
Mr Sasindu Lakshan, BSc (reading), Higher Diploma
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| Psychology | |
| Head of Psychology |
Ms Sylvana Marjan, B.Sc (Psychology)
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Ms Christina Brohier , BA, MSc, Dip(Special Needs), Dip(Learning Difficulties)
Mr Milinda de Silva, BSc, Dip. in Teaching Science, Ad. Cert. in Immunology and Biotechnology
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| Physical Education and Sports Department | |
| Director of Sport & PE | Ms Fiona Gibson, BEd (Hons), MA (International Education) |
| Deputy Director of Sport | Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake, BEd, Advance Dip in Sports Management, Dip in Sports Psychology |
| Head of Senior PE | Ms Celeste Ranasinghe, Dip (Sports and Excersice Science), Certificate in Teaching and Learning |
| PE |
Ms Supipi Nandalal
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| Sports Co-ordinators |
Ms Jermin Fernando Mr Adeesha Nawanjana Ms Dineshi Ananda Mr Praveeth Abeynayake |
| Sports Assistant | Mr Shanaka Perera |
| Fitness | Mr Shahenthana Abeynayake |
| Swimming |
Ms Diana Perera Mr Manjula Pathmakumara Mr Thilina Piyasiri Ms Anne Madumali |
| PSHE |
Head of Department: Ms Anushika Thambiyah, BSc, MA Ms Nadira Udugama, MA, PgDCP, PDQ5 (Cambridge Teaching and Learning), Dip Early Childhood, Dip English Langauage and Literature |
| Politics | Head of Department: Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons), Cambridge Teaching & Learning Cert, NPQSL |
| Heads of Houses |
Shakespeare - Ms Jessica Catterill Nobel - Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi Scott - Ms Sumudu Jayakody Newton - Ms Christina Kanagaperumal |
Whole School Administrative Staff Team
| Principal | Mrs Hannah Wells |
| PA to Principal | Mrs Dilhani Kamalaneson |
| Head of Finance | Mr Chandana Hettiarachchi |
| Manager/HR/Legal/Administration/Compliance | Mr Dillon Marc Fox |
| Head of HR | Mr Prishantha Perera |
| Head of General Admin | Mr Warren De Hoedt |
| Head of Security | Mr Nishantha Cooray |
| Head of IT | Mr Sujeendiran Chandramohan |
| Examinations Officer | Mrs Savanthi de Silva |
| Registrar | Ms Tishani Jayasinghe |
| Asst. Registrar | Ms Shashini Ranwalage |
| Deputy Head of Maintenance | Mr Sujeewa Panagoda |
| Maintenance Coordinator | Mr Desh Kottagoda |
| IT Manager | Mr Kasun Uduporuwa |
| Marketing & Communications Lead (JS & SS) | Mr Amrit Kamalaneson |
| Network Administrator | Mr Gayan Edirisinghe |
| Instructional Tech Coach - SS | Ms Azeetha Hussain |
| Instructional Tech Coach - JS | Ms Zayaan Zubair |
| Google Cloud Engineer | Ms Madhushi Weerasinghe |
| Cloud Engineer | Mr Iman Mohamed |
| Cloud Engineer | Mr Chanuka Weerasinghe |
| Executive – HR | Ms Poorni Gandhavi |
| Operator/Receptionist | Ms Romaine Perera |
| Operator/Receptionist | Ms Shamindri de Silva |
| Operator/Receptionist | Ms Salome Sellar |
| Account Executive | Ms Asitha Damayanthi |
| Purchasing Executive | Mr Hasitha Fernando |
| Assistant Accountant | Mr Roshan Bandara |
| Cashier |
Mrs Shermin Kahandawalaarachchi |
| Chief Medical Officer | Dr Samudri Wickramanayake |
| School Nurse | Ms Dilhani Seelawansa |
| School Nurse | Ms Nimesha Chathurangi |
| Medical Room Assistant | Ms Jovika Jhon |
