Lyceum International School
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Nugegoda, Wattala, Panadura, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Avissawella, Katunayake | |
| Coordinates | 6°52′14″N 79°53′10″E / 6.870583°N 79.886139°E Lyceum Main School's Location |
| Information | |
| Type | International School |
| Motto | Know thyself |
| Established | 14 June 1993 |
| Founder | Mohan Lal Grero |
| Principal | Kumari Grero |
| Teaching staff | 2,800 (academic) |
| Employees | 3,000 (non-academic) |
| Key people | Nikitha Grero (Chief Visionary Officer) Michael Wilshaw (Chief Academic Adviser) |
| Grades | Lower Nursery - Grade 12 (Upper Sixth) |
| Age | 2 to 20 |
| Number of students | 23,300 (as of 2023 March) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8:1 (8.32) (as of 2023 March) |
| Education system | Edexcel (International Stream) Local (National Stream) |
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| Color(s) | Blue and silver |
| Song | "Lyceum our alma mater may the torch of learning burn, from body mind and spirit..." |
| Publication | Blossoms, Saroja |
| Newspaper | The Lyceumer |
| Website | www |
Lyceum International School (Sinhala: ලයිසියම් ජාත්යන්තර පාසල, Tamil: லைசியம் சர்வதேச பாடசாலை), popularly known as Lyceum and its students as Lyceumers, is the largest International School network in Sri Lanka providing all pre-primary, primary and secondary education.[1][2]
History
[edit]Lyceum International School was founded by Mohan Lal Grero in 1993. At its inception, Lyceum International School had only seven students and five teachers. The school's motto is derived from the Ancient Greek aphorism "Know thyself".[3] Lyceum is made up of the parent school in Nugegoda and nine branch schools in Wattala, Panadura, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Avissawella and Katunayake.[4]
The Lyceum International Schools network currently has over 23,300 students and over 2,800 teachers as of 2023 March.[4]
School
[edit]Branches
[edit]Lyceum International School has nine branches across Sri Lanka providing both primary and secondary education,[5] and sixteen more branches providing pre-primary education[6] commonly known as "leaf schools". Lyceum International School also has four daycare centres for toddlers.[7]
| Branch | Est. | Students Count | Head of School | Coordinates |
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| Nugegoda | 1993 | 5,300 | Rajiv Ekanayake | 6°52′14″N 79°53′10″E / 6.870583°N 79.886139°E |
| Wattala | 2001 | 5,500 | Stella Anton | 6°59′10″N 79°53′09″E / 6.986111°N 79.885917°E |
| Panadura | 2000 | 3,700 | Nethan Wijesinghe | 6°43′32″N 79°54′16″E / 6.725583°N 79.904472°E |
| Ratnapura | 2005 | 2,000 | Deepthi Goonasekera | 6°41′16″N 80°24′27″E / 6.687639°N 80.407611°E |
| Gampaha | 2006 | 2,900 | Dilmi Ratnayake | 7°06′16″N 80°02′37″E / 7.104417°N 80.043583°E |
| Nuwara Eliya | 2012 | 600 | Princy Rathnayaka | 6°58′49″N 80°45′53″E / 6.980222°N 80.764611°E |
| Anuradhapura | 2013 | 850 | Asalangika Udawela | 8°18′42″N 80°26′02″E / 8.311722°N 80.433778°E |
| Kurunegala | 2016 | 2,000 | Chandana Basnayake | 7°28′39″N 80°22′03″E / 7.477611°N 80.367472°E |
| Avissawella | 2022 | 200 | Chandana Basnayake | 6°55′59″N 80°13′01″E / 6.933059°N 80.216835°E |
| Katunayake | 2024 | 100 | Christine Francisca Silva | 7°08′57″N 79°52′20″E / 7.149152°N 79.872259°E |
Curriculum
[edit]Lyceum's senior school students sit for the Pearson Edexcel International Examinations for their Ordinary Levels and Advanced Level Examinations its examination body.[8]
Since 2010, students are given the option of choosing between the Cambridge syllabus or the National syllabus in the English language, which gives them the opportunity to be eligible for higher education at public universities in Sri Lanka. In 2022, Cambridge syllabus was removed from the curriculum and was replaced by Pearson Edexcel syllabus.[9]
Lyceum has consistently produced some of the island's best examination results, and its students have successfully been enrolled in the world's best universities.[8]
Lyceum has launched the first phase of e-learning at the Lyceum Group along with the instigation of curfew, on the 16 March 2020.[10]
Maathra
[edit]Maathra is an annual cultural dancing event produced and performed by Lyceum International School which was envisioned by school's founder, Mohan Lal Grero and administered by Kumari Grero in 2008. Under the guidance of Rasika Kothalawala, the Head of Cultural Dancing, around 600 performers hailing from Lyceum International School branches including Nugegoda, Panadura, Wattala, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Nuwara Eliya, and Kurunagala undergo training annually to showcase their talents at a significant event.[11]
Maathra is considered as the Sri Lanka's biggest cultural dancing event of the year and usually takes place in October at BMICH or Nelum Pokuna Theatre. Distinguished chief guests includes Sri Lanka's president and the advisory council of the Lyceum International School.[12]
Awards
[edit]| Competition | Year | Country | Award/Place | Description |
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| International Cultural Dancing Competition | 2018 | Russia | World's Best (first place) |
Nearly 600 performers from Lyceum International School in Nugegoda, Panadura, Wattala, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Nuwara Eliya and Kurunagala are trained to perform at the event each year. Maathra has won the first place, "World's Best", in International Cultural Dancing Competition held in Russia, 2018.[11] |
| BestWeb.lk Annual Competition | 2023 | Sri Lanka | Gold Award (first place) |
The Lyceum International School website won the Gold Award for the "Best University and Educational Institute Website in Sri Lanka" (in both government and private education sectors) in the BestWeb.lk 2023 competition.[13][14] |
| 2024 | The Lyceum International School website won the Gold Award for the "Best School Website in Sri Lanka" (in both government and private education sectors) in the BestWeb.lk 2024 competition.[15][16] |
Achievements
[edit]Model United Nations Club
[edit]Lyceum is an annual participant of COMUN (Colombo Model United Nations) and SLMUN (Sri Lanka Model United Nations).[17] The Lyceum delegation won the best school and best delegation award in the COMUN 2011 Conference along with several other awards and has also been runners up in most of the previous conferences. Lyceum International School Wattala Branch also has participated in COMUN 2012 Conference winning GA2 Best Delegate Award. Lyceum International School Nugegoda Branch annually Hosts LISMUN Conference.[18]
Inter International Schools Athletic Championship (ISAC)
[edit]Inter International Schools Athletic Championship (ISAC) is the Sri Lanka's biggest school sporting annual event and Lyceum International School was the host for several years. Each year about 23 international schools are participating with over 2,000 athletes in over 100 live sporting events. Lyceum International School Wattala was the consecutive overall winner for over 5 years with the most medals count.[19][20][21]
ISAC 2021 and 2022 was not held due to COVID-19. In the most recent ISAC event, the ISAC 2023 Lyceum International School was able to win 175 medals in total with 60 gold, 66 silver and 49 bronze medals.[22][23]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Sandalindu Dukgannarala, singer and son of Wasantha Dukgannarala.[24]
- Udith Lokubandara, politician and son of W. J. M. Lokubandara.
- Amanda Ratnayake, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Sri Lanka 2013.[25]
- Devnaka Porage, cinema and television actor.[26][27]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Curriculum — Lyceum International School". www.lyceum.lk. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Journey into Self: the Lyceum Experience". Daily Mirror. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Wijeya Newspapers. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ a b "News Grand Opening of Lyceum Pre - Primary School, Kuliyapitiya!". Daily Mirror. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Wijeya Newspapers. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Branches — Lyceum International School". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Leafs — Lyceum International School". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Daycare — Lyceum International School". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Lyceum Education: Exploring New Pathways". Daily Mirror. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Wijeya Newspapers. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Upper School Curriculum — Lyceum International School". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "The Perfect Educational Solution for Present "COVID-19 Outbreak" from Lyceum Schools - Sri Lanka". Daily Mirror. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Wijeya Newspapers. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Maathra 11: A spectacular Sri Lankan Cultural Dancing Show - Life Online". Life.LK. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Maathra 11 : A cultural night with exceptional performances - Sunday Observer". The Sunday Observer. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "BestWeb.lk 2023 Winners". 20 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "The Lyceum International School Website Snatches Gold at the BestWeb.LK Awards — Lyceum International School". 9 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "BestWeb.lk 2024 Winners". 14 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Lyceum International Schools Wins the Gold Award for the Second Consecutive Year at BestWeb.lk 2024 — Lyceum International School". 14 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Another feat by Lyceum". Daily News. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Model United Nations Society". LOGOS COLLEGE. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "International Schools Athletic Championship 2018 (ISAC) 2018 - Mirror Education Mirror Education". The Papare. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Lyceum International Schools among highest achievers at ISAC 2019 - The Sunday Times Sri Lanka". The Sunday Times. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Shelinda strikes again as Best Athlete at ISAC 2020". The Papare. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Lyceum Wattala win overall championship at ISAC 2023 - Breaking News - Daily Mirror". The Daily Mirror. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Lyceum International Schools steals the show at ISAC 2023 with 175 Medals". The Papare. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Best foot forward - Daily News". The Daily News. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Life Online - Amanda Rathanayake". www.life.lk. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Life itself is an art - Devnaka Porage". lankahotnews. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "No matter what I do, I will not stop learning: Devnaka Porage". Dinamina. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
