Kolin Peter

Are Leaders Born or Made? A Personal Reflection on Finding the Leader Within

The debate about whether leaders are born or made has sparked countless discussions, and my personal belief is that true leaders are born. This doesn’t mean leadership comes easily or that learning and growth don’t matter, but I believe certain qualities are innate, waiting to be realized. Throughout my own life, I’ve seen this play Are Leaders Born or Made? A Personal Reflection on Finding the Leader Within

Sri Lanka National Association of Counsellors Releases Groundbreaking Book for Youth

In celebration of World Mental Health Day, observed globally on the 10th of October, the Sri Lanka National Association of Counsellors (SRILNAC) has launched a groundbreaking book titled “Youth: A Mindful Journey.” This initiative, led by SRILNAC President, Carol Gooneratne Amarasekara, seeks to support the mental well-being of young adults aged 17 to 27. The Sri Lanka National Association of Counsellors Releases Groundbreaking Book for Youth

ACCA’s Approved Employer Program Elevates Finance Careers and Industry Standards

Prioritizing the needs of both professionals and employers, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is setting benchmarks in the finance sector, by placing employability at the heart of its mission through its Approved Employer Program. Ruchera JayawardenaPeries, Business Development Manager – Members & Employers at ACCA, emphasized “our mission is to develop highly skilled, ACCA’s Approved Employer Program Elevates Finance Careers and Industry Standards

Bristol Institute Launches Affordable Foundation Programs for Post-O/L Students

The Bristol Institute has commenced their intake for foundation programs in Business Management and Accounting & Finance, aimed at students who have completed their O/L exams. These programs offer a direct pathway to UK university degrees and are certified by the Distance Learning Center (DLC) Sri Lanka, under the Ministry of Public Affairs, ensuring they Bristol Institute Launches Affordable Foundation Programs for Post-O/L Students

British Council Sri Lanka & UKVI Host Seminar for UK Education Agents and School Counsellors

The British Council Sri Lanka recently hosted an interactive and informative seminar for UK education agents and school counsellors in Colombo recently. The event was attended by a large gathering of UK education agents and school counsellors, receiving an opportunity to engage with visiting senior UK Visa & Immigration(UKVI) expert Neetu Prakash – Customer Account British Council Sri Lanka & UKVI Host Seminar for UK Education Agents and School Counsellors

A/Levels with Gateway College – Pearson Edexcel or NCC Education

Choosing the right college for your A/Levels is a crucial decision that shapes your academic and professional future. Gateway College offers an exceptional chance to pursue A/Levels with qualifications from Pearson Edexcel or NCC Education, providing a globally recognized education that opens doors to prestigious universities worldwide. Pearson Edexcel and NCC Education: Leaders in British A/Levels with Gateway College – Pearson Edexcel or NCC Education

Bishop’s College trounce Ladies’ College at the 18th annual LC-BC Hockey encounter

Hat-trick by Bhagya Fernando bags it for BC! In a commanding display of skill and strategy, Bishop’s College triumphed over long-time rivals Ladies’ College with a historic 3-0 win in their annual LC-BC Hockey encounter, held at Police Park last Saturday. Leading 1-0 at halftime, Bishop’s College extended their dominance in the second half to Bishop’s College trounce Ladies’ College at the 18th annual LC-BC Hockey encounter

67th anniversary of the Overseas School of Colombo

The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) celebrated its 67th anniversary on the 23rd of September 2024. When it was established in 1957 it was known as the ‘Colombo School for Overseas Children’ catering mainly to the children of embassy staff and UN officials. The location of the school was at Queen’s Street, Colombo 01. It 67th anniversary of the Overseas School of Colombo

LAL Perera of St. Peters Collège Honored for Dedicated Service

Lal Perera who is employed as the Overall Manager was recently honored at the 6th edition of “Sri Lankan Top 100 Awards” held at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute which was concluded successfully recently. This is an award ceremony honoring Artists, Social Service Personnel, Entrepreneurs, Special Service and Dedicated People selected by a panel of judges. LAL Perera of St. Peters Collège Honored for Dedicated Service

Team Sri Lanka Wins Gold in Robotics Olympiad

Team Sri Lanka came 6th out of 192 countries at the FIRST Global Challenge in Athens from 26-29 September and came home with a Gold medal after winning the Zhang Heng Award for Engineering Design, the highest prize for technical achievement awarded by the organising committee, for the second time in three years. The FIRST Team Sri Lanka Wins Gold in Robotics Olympiad

IMC Education Hosts Prestigious White Coat Ceremony 2024 for Vitebsk State Medical University’s September Intake

IMC Education, Sri Lanka’s premier foreign medical university placement provider, hosted a grand White Coat Ceremony at Jasmine Hall, BMICH, for students bound for Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU), Belarus for the September 2024 intake. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. Deepal Perera, one of Sri Lanka’s most esteemed Consultant Pediatricians at IMC Education Hosts Prestigious White Coat Ceremony 2024 for Vitebsk State Medical University’s September Intake

New Climate Futures programme offers grants for Sri Lanka artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change

The Climate Futures: South Asia Programme by the British Council is now open for applications from Sri Lanka – the program offers grant opportunities for artists and cultural organisations to address the climate emergency through innovative projects and practices. The Climate Futures: South Asia programme is designed to support the arts sector with grants of New Climate Futures programme offers grants for Sri Lanka artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change

The Legacy of a Lifelong Educator: Remembering Mr. R.I.T. Alles

In a world that often rushes forward, forgetting the quiet heroes who shape its future, the name R.I.T. Alles stands as a beacon of unwavering dedication to education. He was not just a visionary but a man whose life was a living testament to the power of nurturing young minds and building a nation from The Legacy of a Lifelong Educator: Remembering Mr. R.I.T. Alles

CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with University of Ruhuna

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the University of Ruhuna signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently aimed at enhancingseamless collaborative efforts for professional education of university students. The primary objective of this MOU is to improve collaborations between CA Sri Lanka and the University of Ruhuna to allow graduates CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with University of Ruhuna

Imperial College of Business Studies Freshers’ Eve

On Saturday, September 28th, Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) hosted its highly anticipated Freshers’ Eve at Renuka City Hotel, warmly welcoming over one hundred new students who have enrolled in the BA (Hons) International Business & Finance degree programme offered in collaboration with the University of the West of Scotland. The event commenced with Imperial College of Business Studies Freshers’ Eve