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.
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 Tishani Jayasinghe |
| 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 - Lower School | Ms Rochelle Kelly |
| Assistant Head - Upper School | Ms Lakmali Yasotharan |
| Head of Junior School PE | Ms Indira Attygalle |
| School Office Administrator | Ms Upekha Perera |
| School Counsellor | Ms Khadhijah Shiraz |
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EYFS |
| Playgroup (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Erangi Gunasena |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Shawmia Sivashanmuganathan
Ms Jumanah Baqirhussain
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| Playgroup (B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shilmiya Najumudeen | |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Anagi Kariyawasam
Ms Fathima Fareeha
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| Playgroup (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Priyadharshani Rameshwaran |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Kasun Pallaththara
Ms Tasiya Ragunadan
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| Nursery (A) |
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| Class Teacher | Ms Rukshani Dabare |
| Assistant Teachers | Ms Ahinsaka Hettiarachchi |
| Nursery (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Bonita Haputantri |
| Assistant Teachers |
Ms Minnath Nasir |
| Intern | Ms Raiza Ramzan |
| Nursery (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Raeeshma Samath |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Janarthani Muruganandan
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| Nursery (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Binuri Opatha |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Dilukshi Iddamalgoda
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| Reception (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Kaushalya Weerasekera |
| Assistant Teachers |
Ms Hajara Imthiyaz |
| Reception (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Pawani Navodya
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Wathsala Kulathunge
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| Reception (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shenaya Cruze |
| Assistant Teacher |
Ms Nimhara Weerakoon
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| Reception (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Jeuela Jegasothy |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Ameera Ayesha
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| Reception Intervention Teacher | Ms Dulpa Pathirage |
| EYFS HLTA |
Ms Shilmiya Sadik |
| YEAR 1-6 |
| Y1(A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Lavaniya Nagaraj |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Shazna Mowlana
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| Y1 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Afra Aswer |
| Assistant Teacher |
Ms Kavitha Suraweera (Maternity Cover)
Ms Ameerah Muthaliph
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| Y1 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Nuzrath Nilamudeen
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| Assistant Teacher | Ms Nilushi De Silva |
| Y1 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Dharshini Perera |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Rizmina Markar
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| Y2 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shanika Perera |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Nadeesha Rajapakshe
Ms Dinusha Hannadige (TA and KS1 Reading)
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| Y2 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Sakura Rajapakse |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Salma Faiq
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| Y2 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Zahida Fulail Hassen |
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Teaching Assistants
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Ms Isuri Ekanayake
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| Y2 (D) | |
|---|---|
|
Class Teacher
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Ms Shankari Sivakumaran
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| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Shamla Shiyan |
| Y3 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shamra Sharaz |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Hafsa Naufel |
| Y3 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Pamudika Vidanagamage |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Sanduni Kumari |
| Y3 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Rochelle Kelly (Assistant Head) |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Ishani Francis (HLTA/Team Teacher) Ms Faika Jiffry (HLTA/Cover) Ms Ridmika Tharushi (TA) |
| Y3 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Rithaza Faizan |
| Teaching Assistant Year 3 |
Ms Ashini Jayakody
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| Y4 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Joint Year Leader |
Ms Natasha Perera |
| Teaching Assistants (Year 4) |
Ms Dimalsha Wellarage
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| Y4 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Joint Year Leader |
Ms Priyeshni Jayawickrama |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Theja Maduwanthi |
| Y4 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Asma Hamza |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Rihma Shazy |
| Y4 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Orianna Mathew |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Anne Halahakoon |
| Y5 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Aqilah Naleem |
| Y5 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Farhath Imtiaz |
| Y5 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Sarrah Sinhawansa |
| Y5 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader/Assistant Head |
Ms Lakmali Yasotharan
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| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Hanaa Razvi (HLTA/Team Teacher) Ms Saara Musthafa (HLTA/Cover) Ms Sadeepa Samarathunge (TA) Ms Shenaya Scharenguivel (TA) Ms Sara Mehrotra (Intern) |
| Y6 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shereen Hameed |
| Y6 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Maths Coordinator |
Ms Malsha Fonseka |
| Y6 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Evisha Gomes |
| Y6 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Ridmeeka Sillva |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Suwachana Jayathunga Ms Shafina Ishak |
| Y1 - Y3 HLTAs |
Ms Ishani Francis Ms Faika Jiffry |
| Y4 - Y6 HLTAs |
Ms Hanaa Razvi 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 - KS1 | Ms Sahla Saifudeen | |
| Drama - KS2 | Ms Karen Abayaratna | |
| Library Teacher |
Ms Sonali Senaratne Ms Indika Rodrigo |
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| Library Assistant | Ms Ishika Rambukkana | |
| Modern Dance-EYFS & KS1 | Mrs Romina Gyi-Wafa | |
| Dance | Ms Nadeeka Tharangani | |
| ECA Coordinator | Ms Indira Attygalle | |
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PE Teachers
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Ms Indira Attygalle (EYFS, KS1 and Year 3)
Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake (Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6)
Mr Shanaka Perera (PE TA)
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| Swimming |
Ms Fiona Gibson Mr Chathura Wijesinghe Mr Manjula Pathmakumara Mr Thilina Piyasiri Ms Anne Madumali Ms Diana Perera |
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| Music-EYFS & KS1 | Ms. Sarah Flynn (Performance and The Arts HOD) | |
| Music-KS2 | Ms. Anupama Dehiwela | |
| French (Upper KS2) |
Ms. Sachini Kumanayake
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| Sinhala & Learning Support KS1 & 2 | Ms Wasana Ganasundara Ms. Varuni Perera |
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| Tamil and Learning Support KS1 & 2 | Ms Romela Gnanapragasam | |
| Computing Teacher (Y1-6) | Ms Hasanthi Costa | |
| Learning Support Teaching Assistants |
Ms Dilanka Perera
Ms Kishalini Yoganathan
Ms Lakshana De Silva
Ms Nethmi Edippili
Ms Pahan Akarshani
Ms Sherangi Fonseka
Ms Shanaz Zarukdeen
Ms Nisar Nujeeba
Ms Fathima Aswara
Ms Mushfika Hameed
Ms Theruni Perera
Ms Hafsa Hanif
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| Sports Coordinator | Ms Dineshi Ananda | |
| SENDCo |
Ms Shimali Perera
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| Subject Coordinator |
Ms Anupama Dehiwela (Science)
Ms Malsha Fonseka (Maths)
Ms Orianna Matthew (Humanities)
Ms Asma Hamza (English)
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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, BA (Hons) History & Politics, PGCE History |
| 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, B.Sc (Psychology) |
| Assistant Head & Head of Sixth Form | Mr Thisara Fernando BCE (Hons), DCHE |
| Director of PE & Sports | Ms Fiona Gibson, B.Ed (Hons), MA (International Education) |
| Director of Learning Support | Ms Nedra Perumal, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language, Educational Therapy Level 1, MSc Applied Psychology, Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers |
| Head of Key Stage 3 | Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons) |
| Head of Key Stage 4 | Ms Anne Ranasinghe |
| Whole School Counsellor | Ms Nadira Udugama |
| Commerce | |
|---|---|
| Head of Department |
Ms Tharange Wijesuriya MBA in Economics (Aldersgate University) PGCE (OUSL, Sri Lanka) B.Com Special Degree (Kelaniya University) Diploma in English (Warwick University) National Certificate in English |
| Accounting | Ms J. W. N. Sandamali BBA (Hons) Chartered Accountancy (Intermediate)Inst. Chartered Accountancy reading Master of Financial Economics. |
| Business Studies |
Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi B.Sc/MBA Ms Anne Ranasinghe Ms Ishini Randeniya Ms. Shamimma Salie Asif , MBA, BA, PGD |
| Economics |
Ms Tharange Wijesuriya MBA in Economics (Aldersgate University) PGCE (OUSL, Sri Lanka) B.Com Special Degree (Kelaniya University) Diploma in English (Warwick University) National Certificate in English Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi B.Sc/MBA |
| English | |
| Head of Department | Ms Leah Witton |
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Ms Tirzah Suares
Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons)
Ms Manjula Dharmasiri BA (Hons), MA (Kent UK)
Ms Darshani Daulagala
Ms Fathima N Shazia, BA (Hons)
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| Geography | |
| Head of Department | Ms Cini Jins B.Sc.(Hons), M.sc.B.Ed |
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Ms Jeewanthi Rodrigo
Mr Ciaran Mulhern BA (Hons), RELSA, TEFL
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| History | |
| Head of Department | Dr (Ms) Judith I Perera, PhD, JD, BA (Hons) |
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Mr Thomas Greenwood, BA (Hons) History & Politics, PGCE History
Ms Sophie Laura Pine, BA (Hons) Univ of Sheffield, PGDE, Univ of Manchester
Ms Jessica Cattererill, BA (Hons) Univ of Sheffield
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| Computer Science | |
| Head of Department | Ms Peshani Goonetilake BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Information Systems, MBA, Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, PGDE, MACS, MBCS |
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Ms Dilani Perera MSc in Computer Science (Peradeniya), Bsc (Computer Science and Mathematics - OUSL), Member ACS, Certificate in Early Childhood Education(OUSL)
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| Curriculum Support | |
| EAL/ESOL |
Ms Lilani Munasinghe, B. Ed CELTA, Dip in English Language Teaching
Ms. Himani Dias
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| Special Education Needs Coordinator |
TBC |
| Cover/Student Support Teacher | Mr Thilan Thanarajah |
| Learning Support Teacher |
Ms Hamdha Jeza BSc (Hons) in Psychology Ms Nevinka Rodrigo |
| Shadow Teachers |
Ms Heshani Balasooriya Ms Teruni Perera Ms Tashiya Dayaratne Ms Ruwanthi Peiris |
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Librarian |
Mr Bulanawawegedara Gnanathilake |
| Library Assistant | Mr Chaminda Samaraweera |
| University Guidance Counsellors |
Ms Natasha Dissanayake BSc. (Hons.) Psychology (U.S.A.) MSc. Applied Psychology (Emphasis on Clinical and Counselling Psychology) (UK) Advanced Certificate in Counselling Psychology (University of Colombo) GMBPsS (Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society) International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association Ms Samodi Rajapaksha |
| Mathematics | |
| Head of Department | Dr Jins Jose PhD, M.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Ed., CIDTL (Cambridge, UK), NPQLT (DfE, England) |
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Mr V. Balamurari B.Sc (London), Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Mathematics, M.Sc (Advanced Computer Science), (Manchester). PGDE (Colombo)
Mr A. R. Naleem, B.Sc (Special), PGDFM, CICTL (Cambridge, UK)
Ms Chandanie Alagoda, B.Sc, PGDE, Master of Science in Mathematics Education (University of Colombo-Sri Lanka)
Ms Rasanjalee Wijeratne BSc (First Class), MSc (Mathematics Education), PGDE, ACS, CIM
Mr Udara Bandara, B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Mr Angelo Jayasuriya, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Maths & Economics
Ms Ummehani Hamza BSc. Economics, Strategic Level ACCAig
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| Modern Languages | |
| Head of Department | Ms. Christine Consul Cambridge CELTA/ QTS/ PGCE/ MA French as a Foreign Language / Degree in Polish |
| French |
Ms Dinusha Perera M1 DILFLE (Linguistics, Didactics, Politics & ICT), M2 FLE IDL (Ingénierie des langues), DAEFLE,
Ms Poornima Withana B.A in Languages
PGDE (Reading)
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| Mandarin | Ms Dilki Kamburapola |
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Ms Amali Mendis BA Special Degree (Chinese Language) SUSL MA(Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other languages) Hunan University,China
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| Sinhala |
Ms Indika Senerath Ms Dinusha Attanayake Ms Amali Mendis BA Special Degree (Chinese Language) SUSL MA(Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other languages) Hunan University,China |
| Tamil | |
| Performing and Visual Arts Department | |
| Head of Drama |
Ms Bethany D'Anna-Brown, BA in Drama and Theatre Studies, PGCE
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Ms Karen Abayaratna
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| Head of Art |
Ms Rasmie Wegadapola |
| Art & Design Teacher | Ms Nilushika Dias |
| Music |
Ms Deshanie Paranawitane
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| Science Department | |
| Biology |
Ms Jayani Anuradha Perera B.Sc Hons (Colombo), PG Dip in Education
Mr Milinda de Silva Natural Science/Bsc. in Psychology & Counselling/Dip in Teaching Science/Ad.Cert. in immunology and Biotechnology/ Pharmacist License
Ms S. M. D. Samali Subhashi
B.Sc, CICTL(Certificate) and PGDE(Reading)
Ms Rizla Razick
Ms Sumudu Jayakody MA in Science, PG Dip Biodiversity, B Sc
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| Chemistry |
Mr Anthony Dean
Mr Randula Wickramasingha
Ms Thushara Maduwanthi B.Sc, M.Sc
Mr Muthumal Ekanayake, B Sc, MA
Ms Sharmlila Mascarenghe PGDC in Educatipn, BSC Bio Science
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| Physics |
Mr Kanchana Bandara
Mr Mithun Randula, M.Phil /PHD / Bsc/Diploma in Software Engineering
Ms Kaneeshka Namasivayam
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| Laboratory Staff |
Ms Gayani Ranasinghe
Ms Nivanthika Dhananjani Bachelor in Science
Mr Damith Colinson
Mr Sasindu Lakshan
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| Psychology | |
| Head of Psychology |
Ms Sylvana Marjan, B.Sc (Psychology)
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Ms Christina Brohier , MA of Social Work, BA (University of Poona)
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| Physical Education and Sports Department | |
| Director of Sport & PE | Ms Fiona Gibson, B.Ed (Hons), MA (International Education) |
| Deputy Director of Sport | Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake |
| Head of Senior PE | Ms Celeste Ranasinghe Cadet Coach (SLBCA), BSc. (External) |
| PE |
Mr Prasanna Heenatigala, FIFA License Holder
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| Sports Co-ordinators |
Ms Kaushalya Udayangani Ms H. A. L. Dilasha Mr Adeesha Nawanjana Ms Dineshi Ananda |
| Sports Assistant | Mr Shanaka Perera |
| Fitness | Mr Shahenthana Abeynayake |
| Swimming |
Mr Chathura Wijesinghe Ms Diana Perera Mr Manjula Pathmakumara Mr Thilina Piyasiri Ms Anne Madumali |
| PSHE |
Ms Anushika Thambiyah Ms Nadira Udugama |
| Politics | Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons) |
