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 - Lower School | TBC |
| Assistant Head - Upper School | Ms Lakmali Siriwardena |
| Head of Junior School PE | Ms Indira Attygalle |
| School Office Administrator | 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 Khadhijah Shiraz |
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EYFS |
| Playgroup (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Erangi Gunasena |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Shawmia Sivashanmuganathan
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| Playgroup (B) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shilmiya Najumudeen | |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Roshaine Perera
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 Kasuni Pallaththara
Ms Juwairiya Azmi
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| Nursery (A) |
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| Class Teacher | Ms Rukshani Dabare |
| Assistant Teachers | Ms Jumanah Baqirhussain |
| Nursery (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Bonita Haputantri |
| Assistant Teachers |
Ms Minnath Nasir |
| 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 Hasini Lakshani |
| 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 Hajara Imthiyaz |
| Assistant Teacher |
Ms Nimhara Weerakoon
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| Reception (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Jeuela Jegasothy (Maternity Leave) Ms Shilmiya Sadik (Cover Class Teacher) |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Ameera Ayesha
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| Reception Intervention Teacher | Ms Aneesha Nassar |
| 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 Nadeesha Rajapakshe |
| Y1 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Afra Aswer (On Maternity Leave) |
| 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 Ms Tasiya Ragunadan
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 Siriwardena
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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) |
| 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 | TBC | |
| 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 Hanah Mathloob
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)
Ms Asma Hamza (English)
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| Specialist Subject Leader | Ms Sarah Flynn | |
| Performance and The Arts Teaching Assistant | Ms Anagi Kariyawasam | |
| 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) |
| 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 Department |
Ms Tharange Wijesuriya, BCom (Special), MBA, PGDE, NCE |
| Accounting | Ms J. W. N. Sandamali, BBA (Hons), MFE, CBA |
| Business Studies |
Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi, BSc (Hons), MBA, CMA(SL), CICTL Ms Anne Ranasinghe, BBA Management and Marketing Ms Ishini Randeniya, BSc (Hons), MEcon, PGDE Ms. Shamimma Salie Asif, BA, ATCL, PGDE, PGD-ED, MSc in Financial Economics, PhD (candidate) |
| 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, 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
Mr Isuru Withanage, BA (Hons)
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| Geography | |
| Head of Department | Ms Cini Jins, BSc (Hons), MSc, BEd |
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Ms Jeewanthi Rodrigo, BA (Hons), PGDE
Mr Ciaran Mulhern, BA (Hons), HDipEd
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| History | |
| Head of Department | Dr (Ms) 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 Peshani Goonetilake, BSc (Hons), MBA, PGDE, MACS, MBCS |
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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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| Special Education Needs Coordinators |
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 Teachers |
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 Counsellors |
Ms Natasha Dissanayake, BSc (Hons), MSc, GMBPsS, Advanced Certificate in Counselling Psychology
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| Mathematics | |
| Head of Department | Dr Jins Jose, BSc, BEd, CIDTL, MSc, PhD, NPQLT |
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Mr V. Balamurari, BSc (Hons), M.Sc., PGDE
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)
Mr Angelo Jayasuriya, BSc (Hons)
Ms Ummehani Hamza, BSc, ACCA
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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)
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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 |
Mr Prasanna Heenatigala, Teaching and Lerarnning Diploma Cambrige UK, Football Coach, Hockey Asian coach, Table tennis Coach, Messure Level 4, Ex Military officer
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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 |
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 |
| Head of Maintenance | TBC |
| Deputy Head of Maintenance | Mr Sujeewa Panagoda |
| 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 Prithi Panditharatne |
| Medical Room Assistant | Ms Jovika Jhon |
| School Nurse | Ms Nimesha Chathurangi |
