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 (Pastoral) | Mr Ben Humphreys |
| Deputy Head (Academic) | Ms Kathryn Edwards |
| Assistant Head (Early Years) |
Ms Jannine Churchill
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| Head of Junior School PE | Ms Indira Attygalle |
| School Office Administrator | Ms Upekha Perera |
| Junior School Counsellor | Ms Khadhijah Shiraz |
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EYFS |
| Playgroup (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Natalie Ranawira |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Janarthani Muruganandan
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| Playgroup (B) | ||
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| Class Teacher | Ms Shilmiya Najumudeen | |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Julie Satkunanathan
Ms Ahinsaka Hettiarachchi
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| Playgroup (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Priyadharshani Rameshwaran |
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Assistant Teachers
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Ms Tharushi Delpechitra
Ms Ayesha Ameera
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| Nursery (A) |
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| Class Teacher | Ms Rukshani Dabare |
| Assistant Teachers | Ms Binendri Fernando |
| Nursery (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Bonita Haputantri |
| Assistant Teachers |
Ms Erangi Gunasena |
| Nursery (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Raeeshma Samath |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Hajara Imthiyaz
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| Reception (A) | |
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| Class Teacher | Ms Kaushalya Weerasekera |
| Assistant Teachers |
Ms Pawani Navodya Ms Iresha Rajapakse (LSTA) |
| Reception (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Salmalee Weerasekara
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Buddhika Mahanama
Ms Naduni Manatunge (LSTA)
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| Reception (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shenaya Cruze |
| Assistant Teacher |
Ms Dilukshi Iddamalgoda
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| Reception (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Afra Aswer |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Fazmeena Fairooz
Ms Tharushi Delpechitra (1st Term Only)
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EYFS Intervention Teachers and TAs (EYFS/KS1)
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Ms Priyadharshini Rameshwaran (Only 1st Term) |
| YEAR 1-6 |
| Y1(A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Lavaniya Nagaraj |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Shazna Mowlana
Ms Nadeesha Lakmali (LSTA)
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| Y1 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shalini Samarasinha |
| Assistant Teacher |
Ms Nilushi de Silva
Ms Nuwangi Gamaarachchige (LSTA)
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| Y1 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Nuzrath Nilamudeen
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| Assistant Teacher | Ms Ashfa Mubarak |
| Y1 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Dharshini Perera |
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Assistant Teacher
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Ms Draupadi Dakkhinachcra
Ms Lakshana De Silva (LSTA)
Ms Salaama Shuaib (HLTA Y1-Y3)
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| Y2 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Zahida Fulail Hassen |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Isuri Ekanayake
Ms Wathsala Kulathunge (LSTA)
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| Y2 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Sakura Rajapakse |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Dinusha Hannadige
Ms Nethmi Edippili (LSTA)
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| Y2 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader | Ms Sheema Yaseen |
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Teaching Assistants
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Ms Rizmina Markar
Ms Kishalini Yoganathan (LSTA)
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| Y2 (D) | |
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|
Class Teacher
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Ms Shankari Sivakumaran
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| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Odeli Perera Ms Faika Jiffry |
| Y3 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shamra Sharaz |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Ishani Francis |
| Y3 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Poojanie Gunawardena |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Sanduni Kumari Ms Dilanka Perera (LSTA) Ms Rihma Shazy (LSTA) |
| Y3 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Dileepa Livera |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Tharindri Wijesooriya |
| Y3 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Priyeshini Jayawickrema |
| Teaching Assistant Year 3 |
Ms Theja Maduwanthi
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| Y4 (A) | |
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| Year Leader/Class Teacher | Ms Natasha Perera |
| Teaching Assistants (Year 4) |
Ms Rihma Shazy (LSTA)
Ms Saara Musthafa
Ms Binuri Opatha
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| Y4 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Saarrah Sinhawansa |
| Y4 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Asma Hamza |
| Y4 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Orianna Mathew |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Anne Halahakoon (LSTA) |
| Y5 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Dilki Kamburapola |
| Y5 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Farhath Imtiaz |
| Y5 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher |
Ms Evisha Gomes |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Gayendri Chamathka (LSTA) |
| Y5 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Lakmali Yasotharan
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| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Aqilah Naleem Ms Sahla Saifudeen Ms Gayendri Chamathka (LSTA) |
| Y6 (A) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Shereen Hameed |
| Teaching Assistant |
Ms Salma Minhar (LSTA)
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| Y6 (B) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Maths Coordinator |
Ms Malsha Fonseka |
| Y6 (C) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Ms Rithaza Faizan |
| Teaching Assistant | Ms Pahan Akarshani (LSTA) |
| Y6 (D) | |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher/Year Leader |
Ms Ridmeeka Sillva |
| Teaching Assistants |
Ms Hanaa Razvi Ms Dimalsha Wellarage Ms Sherangi Fonseka (LSTA) Ms Sachini Boralagamage (HLTA Y4-Y6) |
| Specialist Teachers | ||
|---|---|---|
| KS1 Learning Support | Ms Tanuja Ekanayake | |
| KS2 Learning Support (Lower) | Ms Natalia Peiris | |
| KS2 Learning Support (Upper) | Ms Enosha Hewaratne | |
| EAL - KS1/KS2 |
Ms Sameena Sabry
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| Ms Nethmi Lokuliyanage | ||
| Art - EYFS & KS1 | Ms Sarah Flynn | |
| Art- KS2 | Ms Indika Wickramaratne | |
| Drama - KS2 | Ms Jumana Lukmanjee | |
| Library - EYFS & KS1 | Ms Sonali Senaratne | |
| Library - KS2 | TBC | |
| Modern Dance-EYFS & KS1 | Mrs Romina Gyi-Wafa | |
| Dance | Ms Nadeeka Tharangani | |
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PE Teachers
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Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake
Ms Indira Attygalle
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| Swimming | Mr Jeewaka Perera | |
| Music-EYFS & KS1 | Ms. Roshani Wickramaratne | |
| Music-KS2 | Ms. Anupama Dehiwela | |
| French (Upper KS2) |
Ms. Raihana Firoz
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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 | |
| Learning Support Teaching Assistants |
Ms Iresha Rajapakse
Ms Lakshana De Silva
Ms Nuwangi Gamaarachchige
Ms Nadeesha Lakmali
Ms Nethmi Edippili
Ms Wathsala Kulathunge
Ms Kishalini Yoganathan
Ms Dilanka Perera
Ms Rihma Shazy
Ms Naduni Manatunge
Ms Rushda Refaiz
Ms Salma Minhar
Ms Azra Ayubkhan
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| PE Teachers |
Mr Shayanthana Abeynayake (Years 4,5 & 6)
Ms Indira Attygalle (EYFS, KS1 & Y3)
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| Sports Coordinator | Ms Dineshi Ananda | |
| SENDCo |
Ms Jannine Churchill
Ms Shimali Perera
Ms Sheema Yaseen
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| Subject Coordinator |
Ms Anupama Dehiwela (Science)
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| Head of Houses |
Ms Evisha Gomes - Centaur
Ms Lakmali Yasotharan - Griffin
Ms Anupama Dehiwela - Unicorn
Ms Nadira Udugama - 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 Nick Hardcastle, PGCE Secondary in Geography, MA in South East Asian Language and Literature/BA (Special Hons) |
| Head of Senior School's PA | Ms Fallon Tennekoon |
| Deputy Head (Academic) | Mr Thomas Greenwood, BA (Hons) History & Politics, PGCE History |
| Deputy Head (Pastoral) | Ms Sylvana Marjan, B.Sc (Psychology) |
| Assistant Head & Head of Sixth Form | Mr Thisara Fernando BCE (Hons), DCHE |
| Whole School SENDCo | 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 |
| 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 |
Mr Dhanushka Nilaweera Ms W. L. Chaturika Dimanthi B.Sc/MBA Ms Anne Ranasinghe Ms. Shamimma Salie Asif , MBA, BA, PGD Ms Crystal Kalyanaratne |
| 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 Lilani Munasinghe, B. Ed CELTA, Dip in English Language Teaching
Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons)
Ms Manjula Dharmasiri BA (Hons), MA (Kent UK)
Ms Nelonie Antoinette Dias BA, MA (Linguistics)
Ms. Deepa Rajamuni QTLS (UK), MA-TESOL (Leeds UK), Cert. in TESOL (Trinity), TKT, Diploma in TESL, BA
Ms Fathima N Shazia, BA (Hons)
Mr Peter Hudson Clarke PGCE in English & Drama, BA (Joint Hons) English & Drama
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| Geography | |
| Head of Department | Ms Cini Jins B.Sc.(Hons), M.sc.B.Ed |
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Ms Shamale Ramesh M.Phil
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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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. Deepa Rajamuni QTLS (UK), MA-TESOL (Leeds UK), Cert. in TESOL (Trinity), TKT, Diploma in TESL, BA
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| Special Education Needs Coordinator |
Ms Waahidah Mohamed |
| Cover/Student Support Teacher | Mr Thilan Thanarajah |
| Learning Support Teaching Assistant |
Ms Amandi Imesha Higher National Diploma in English, Certificate in TEYL, Certificate in TESL & TESOL Ms Lakshika Rodrigo BA in English |
| Learning Support Teacher | Ms Hamdha Jeza BSc (Hons) in Psychology |
| Shadow Teachers |
Ms Heshani Balasooriya Ms Michelle Rupasinghe Ms Ruwanthi Peiris |
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Librarian |
Mr Bulanawawegedara Gnanathilake |
| Library Assistant | Mr Chaminda Samaraweera |
| University Guidance |
Ms Natasha Dissanayake (On Maternity Leave) Ms Sarah De Alwis |
| 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
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)
Ms Zilpa Connoly
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| Head of Mandarin | Mr Bryan Heng Bsc in Chinese Literature /Introduction to Psychology/Apple Teacher Certificate/Kahoot Verified Educator/Internationa Chinese Teacher Programme/Satir Fundamentals/Duolingo Certified Educator |
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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 |
| 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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Mr Peter Hudson Clark, PGCE in English & Drama, BA (Joint Hons) English & Drama
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| Director of Art |
Ms Paula Bree
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| Head of Art |
Ms Rasmie Wegadapola |
| Music |
Ms Deshanie Paranawitane
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| Science Department | |
| Head of Department |
Mr Milinda de Silva Natural Science/Bsc. in Psychology & Counselling/Dip in Teaching Science/Ad.Cert. in immunology and Biotechnology/ Pharmacist License |
| Biology |
Ms Jayani Anuradha Perera B.Sc Hons (Colombo), PG Dip in Education
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 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 Fergus Whiteside Masters in Physics
Mr Mithun Randula, M.Phil /PHD / Bsc/Diploma in Software Engineering
Ms Hansinee Jayasinghe
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| Laboratory Staff |
Ms Gayani Ranasinghe
Ms Nilani Konarasinghe NVQ level 4
Ms Nivanthika Dhananjani Bachelor in Science
Ms. H Nisansala Dilrukshi
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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 PE and Sports | Mr Sean Connolly, PGCE in Physical Education |
| Deputy Director of PE | 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 Shahenthana Abeynayake Ms Dineshi Ananda |
| Sports Assistant | Mr Shanaka Perera |
| Head of Swimming | Mr Jeewaka Perera |
| PSHE |
Ms Zilpa Connoly |
| Global Perspectives | Ms Mahum Kidwai LLB (Hons) |
