General Convocation 2012 Annual Report

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General Convocation 2012
Conferment of Aquinas Internal
Degree and Diploma
Annual Report
Aquinas
University College
990, Maradana Road, Colombo 08
Sri Lanka
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Contents
Aquinas University College
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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS for Convocation 2012
1st CONFERMENT OF DEGREES & DIPLOMAS
Wednesday, 03rd October 2012 at 04.00 p.m. 15
2nd CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMAS
Thursday, 04th October 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
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3rd CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMAS
Thursday, 04th October 2012 at 04.00 p.m.
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CAPPING CEREMONY OF NURSING STUDENTS
Friday 05th October 2012 at 09.45 a.m.
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REPORT 2012: Very Rev. Fr. Rector FACULTY OF UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES
Faculty of Theology BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) INTERNAL DEGREE
IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN ENGLISH MEDIUM IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN SINHALA MEDIUM
IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN TAMIL MEDIUM
THE SISTER FORMATION COURSE
BSc. IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
Diploma in Psychology and Counselling 59
BA DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DIPLOMA IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION
& TEACHER TRAINING
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN
SHIPPING - (ICS - UK)
Bachelor of Arts (General) Internal
Degree in Humanities in Sinhala
and English media
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
The Faculty of Agriculture
The Faculty of Hospitality & Hotel Management
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The Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Information & Communication Technology
The Faculty of Marketing and Management (AFMM)
The Faculty of Business & Financial Management
The Faculty of Professional Studies
Diploma in English Teacher Education
Diploma in Plantation Management, Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Diploma in Food Science and Technology
Diploma in Landscaping, Development (course) in Pharmacy Management, Diploma in Private Secretary’s, Diploma in Business English Certificate in Business English. Diploma in Law, The Faculty of Linguistics i
AQUINAS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
The Faculty of Linguistics ii
A/L English as a Subject
Japanese Language
French Language
Tamil Language
German Language
Chinese Language
Italian Language
THE FACULTY OF NURSING
Aquinas University College – Wadduwa Branch THE SENIOR COMMON ROOM. (SCR)
THE AQUINAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (AAA)
PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION (PPA)
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AQUINAS DAY & AQUINAS WALK
SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THE LIBRARY
OUR GRATITUDE CONCLUSION
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AQUINAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
AQUINAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE is now a Degree Awarding
Institute, approved by the University Grants Commission on 22nd
December 2004. It was gazetted under the Universities Act no. 16
of 1978 (Section 25 A) by the Hon. Minister of Education on 10th
October 2005.
OUR PATRON SAINT, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS.
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 1274) is one of the great teachers of
the medieval Catholic Church, honoured with the titles DOCTOR
OF THE CHURCH AND ANGELIC DOCTOR AND PRINCE OF
CATHOLIC THEOLOGIANS. He was born in Aquino, close to the
Benedictine Monastery of Monte Casino, in central Italy where he had
his early education. Later he was sent for studies to Naples where he
was exposed to the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. After
his priesthood he was sent for further studies to Cologne and worked
under St. Albert the Great, (1200 – 1280). St. Albert was so impressed
by Aquinas urged that Thomas should be sent to Paris in one of the
then famous universities.
Post ordination and Doctorate in Sacred Theology he started to
teach with such lucidity, accuracy and inspiration that the students
were attracted by the thousands – the University of Paris at that time
counted 30,000 students. Thus he held two professorships at Paris,
lived at the court of Pope Urban IV. He was the principal exponent
of Scholastic Philosophy which interpreted Aristotle’s system in the
light of Christian Teaching. In his relatively short life of 49 years, he
is known to have composed some 60 works. Far surpassing everything
else was his unrivalled Summa Theologica, a summary of Christian
Philosophy and Theology. The beautiful Office and Mass for Corpus
Christi, with its much loved hymns, Tantum Ergo and O Salutaris
Hostia, were composed by him on the Pope’s orders.
Thomas Aquinas died while on his way to the Council of Lyons. He
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was canonized by Pope John XXII on 18th July 1323, elevated to the
dignity of Doctor of Church by Pope Pius V on 11th April 1567 and
in 1918 his name was included in the code of Canon of Law. Among
other citations, St. Thomas Aquinas has also been declared the special
Patron of all Catholic Universities and Educational Institutions.
We are fortunate to have such an intellectual giant and a holy priest as
our Patron Saint. Let this humble and hard-working intellectual be our
light and guide to all our lecturers and students.
The Aquinas University College
The Aquinas University College was founded in 1953 by late very Rev.
Fr. Peter A. Pillai OMI, Rector of St. Joseph\s College, at its premises
in Darley Road, Colombo 10 as an autonomous higher education
institute with the approval and the blessings and the inspiration of
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Cooray OMI., 6th Archbishop of
Colombo. Aquinas was registered with the Ministry of Education of
Ceylon as it was then called, in 1954 as Aquinas University College.
In 1955 it was shifted to the present premises at 990 Maradana Road,
Colombo 08.
The Aquinas University College is a non profit institution administered
by the Catholic Church under the auspices of the Archdiocese of
Colombo, devoted to education and philanthropic activities. It had
contributed much to the development of the nation, by conducting
numerous higher educational and professional programmes for the
benefit of our youth in Sri Lanka.
Aquinas University College is situated in parkland in Borella, located in
the centre of the City of Colombo. The campus provides a very healthy
and a peaceful environment conducive to educational activities. The
presence of students from many diverse backgrounds and nationalities,
a very cosmopolitan community, creating an exposure to numerous
cultures as we have students from SAARC countries and various ethnic
groups. Thus it is now a national and an international community of
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scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of
truth and knowledge, serving the human society, especially through
the creative use of inter-disciplinary approaches.
It is also registered with the Tertiary and Vocational Education
Commission (TVEC) of Sri Lanka to conduct Professional Courses
and Examinations at the Tertiary level. The College is also affiliated
to the International Federation of Catholic Universities in Paris and
works in close collaboration with Universities and Higher Educational
Authorities in USA, Canada, UK, and Ireland to conduct courses and
examinations in Hospitality and Hotel Management (AHLA and
OTHM), City and Guilds, CIM, CMA.,
Aquinas University College, in now a Degree Awarding Institute
was approved by the University Grants Commission (UGE) on 22nd
December 2004 and was gazetted by the Hon. Minister of Education
on 10th October 2005.
It is with pride that I record here the granting of Internal Degrees of
Aquinas for the First Time ever in
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Bachelor of Arts General Degree (BAA)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies (BA in Religious Studies)
Bachelor of Information Technology Degree (BIT)
And Third Year in Succession for B.Sc. in Psychology and Counselling to our Aquinas Graduates.
From the Archives (From 15th Jan. 1954 to 31st
Dec. 1972)
Aquinas University College was founded by the late Fr. Peter A. Pillai,
OMI on 15th January, 1954, as the Undergraduate Department of St.
Joseph’s College, Colombo. In January 1956 the University College
moved to its new home at Borella, where a new Science block had
been built during the years 1954 – 1955.
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The purpose of Aquinas is two-fold: first to provide facilities for
the training of Catholic religious and laity for service to Church and
country: and secondly, to serve the community, without distinction
of race or religion, by providing educational facilities, especially in
those fields that would be most beneficial to the country. Accordingly,
courses are provided in Theology and other ecclesiastical sciences as
well as in various branches of secular knowledge.
During its first decade Aquinas prepared students mainly for the
examinations of the University of London – the G.C.E. Advanced
Level Examination and the Degree Examinations in Arts, Science and
Economics. Subsequently when the University of Ceylon began to
admit candidates for its External Examinations, Aquinas commenced
preparing students for them also.
In addition to the degree courses in Arts, Science and Law, Aquinas
provides also a wide variety of other courses to enable students in Sri
Lanka to obtain a technical competence in different fields as well as
a broad general culture. We seek also to meet the needs of different
categories of students and in a special manner to open avenues of
educational advancement to those for whom the educational structure
of the country may not quite provide as yet, as for instance those not
securing the passes or credits at the G.C.E. Advanced or Ordinary Level
stipulated for admission to the University faculties. Employed persons
have always had a special section by which we have endeavoured to
help them through organizing evening courses.
The Institution began in 1954 with three Faculties- Arts, Science
and Economics. Since then it gradually expanded and diversified its
courses to include several other Faculties and Institutes, namely The
Faculty of Laws in 1963, the Institute of Religious Formation in 1965,
the School of Business, the Institute of Technology and the School of
Agriculture in 1966.
A seventy-two acre model farm had since them been started at Ragama
for providing practical experience to students of Agriculture.
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With the cessation of London University Examinations, the Faculty of
Economics was amalgamated with the Faculty of Arts.
Since 1955, 542 students of Aquinas have graduated from the
Universities of London and Ceylon obtaining the General or Honours
degrees as follows:University of Ceylon:
B.A. 133; B.A. (Econ.) 16; B.Com 3; B.Sc. 7; LL.B 62.
University of London:
B.A. 136; B.Sc.108; B.Sc. (Econ.) 76; LL.B.1.
Several hundreds have also qualified for higher education in Ceylon or
abroad, especially in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Architecture,
Accountancy and Law. The evening courses at Aquinas have provided
opportunities for higher education to thousands of employed persons.
On the basis of the results of the Ceylon G.C.E. (Advanced Level)
Examination, 984 Aquinas students were admitted to the Universities
in Ceylon during the last eight years as follows : 1963-34; 1964-40;
1965-101; 1966-65; 1967-90’ 1968-135; 1969-121’ 1970-140; 1971118 and 1972-140.
An extract from: Prospectus of School of Agriculture (1973 -1974)
Very Rev. Dr. W.L.A. Don Peter, Rector.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
In loyalty to our Christian mission, Aquinas University College stands
for:
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The commitment to be a light that leads men/ women towards
the true
source of all knowledge and life.
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The inculcation of respect, loyalty and fidelity to one’s Religion
and Nation.
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OUR EMBLEM ( LOGO )
The College emblem depicts the vision and the
mission of Aquinas University College. The
sheaves of corn on both sides of the emblem
stand for students’ psycho-social, physical,
intellectual, moral, spiritual and emotional
growth. This is to be done under the guidance
of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, symbolised by the Dove and
Bible respectively. The motto reminds us of our destination “TO BEAR
WITNESS TO TRUTH IN LOVE”. “FACIENTES VERITATEM IN
CARITATE”
Our Motto
"Facientes Veritatem in Caritate"
"To Bear witness to truth in love"
OUR VISION
TO TRANSCEND THE TRADITIONAL TABOOS OF CASTE,
CREED AND RACE AND PROVIDE AN INTELLECTUAL
AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO PREPARE DISCIPLINED,
SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS AND MORALLY COMMITTED
INTELLECTUALS AND PROFESSIONALS TO BE CATALYSTS
OF A BETTER WORLD.
OUR MISSION
TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY MAN-POWER SKILLS AND
ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP SO AS TO BRING ABOUT A
BETTER WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE CAN LIVE IN HARMONY
AND PEACE WITH THE SENSE OF FULFILMENT AND
HAPPINESS.
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OUR ANTHEM
Aquinas our Alma Mater we salute the green and yellow
Striving onward to be better teach us ever in wisdom to grow
** Lead us ever and ever towards the goal of truth and charity
United we strive together nor race nor creed dividing
With naught to separate us teach ever in wisdom to grow
Let’s hand in hand go forward in faithfulness never ceasing to
Build society where all will live in love and peace
May the torch of learning light up new wisdom, faith and courage,
As to be a light to brighten all along the wayward path.
TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS & 1ST RECTOR :
Fr. Peter A. Pillai OMI
“Aquinas University College was founded not merely, as in every
university to provide universal knowledge but also and especially to
promote wisdom. I will therefore be solicitous to form intellectual
personality of students, by inculcating in them a respect for truth and
by guiding them to independent lines of thought, because it is crowned
by the teachings of Christian Philosophy of life, Christian morals,
with civic and social responsibilities.” Late Very Rev. Fr. Peter A.
Pillai OMI cites his ideal in his Convocation Report of March 1960 at
which convocation, then His Grace the Archbishop of Colombo, the
Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Cooray OMI, who later became a Cardinal,
presided.
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MENTOR/FOUNDER OF AQUINAS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
HIS EMINENCE THOMAS CARDINAL COORAY OMI
6TH ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO.
CHANCELLORS OF AQUINAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
1ST CHANCELLOR:
THE MOST REV. DR. OSWALD GOMIS
8TH ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO
FROM OCTOBER 2005 TO JULY 2009
2ND AND PRESENT CHANCELLOR :
His Eminence MALCOLM Cardinal RANJITH
9TH ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO
FROM AUGUST 2009
PAST RECTORS
1ST AND FOUNDER RECTOR :
VERY REV. FR. PETER A. PILLAI OMI. FROM 1954 TO 1964
He commenced Aquinas University College at St. Joseph’s College
premises in 1954. He was keen to help the Youth who were deprived
of opportunities for higher education due to lack of places in the
University at that time. London External Examinations Courses and
Professional programmes were conducted mostly in the evenings.
His dream was to make Aquinas University College an Ideal Private
University. In 1955 Aquinas University College was brought to present
premises and he put up the present Science Block which housed the
best Laboratory in the island and now named after Him as Peter Pillai
Block. He also bought a piece of land at Wanathamulla expecting to
start a medical College. Unfortunately in 1964 due to his untimely
death this dream was not realised.
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2ND RECTOR :
VERY REV. FR. TISSA BALASURIYA OMI FROM 1964 TO 1971
Fr. Balasuriya bridged the old library Building (former St. Bernard’s
Archdiocesan Major Seminary) and the Science Block built by Fr.
Peter A. Pillai OMI by erecting a three storied tower building. He
liaised with the Major Religious Superiors' Conference (Sri Lanka)
and founded the Sister Formation Programme. In 1966 he established
the School of Agriculture and bought the Aquinas Farm land consisting
over 72 acres at Walpola, Ragama for students to carry out Agriculture
practical work. He also inaugurated the schools of Business and
Technology.
3RD & 5TH RECTOR :
VERY REV. MSGR. W. L. A. DON PETER
FROM 1971 – 1974 & 1979 – 1989
In 1973 Fr. Don Peter started the Diploma Course in English which
has become very popular to this day. He also inaugurated the Lab
Technology Certificate Course affiliated to the Institute of Chemistry.
In his 2nd term of office he set up the Don Peter Auditorium, added a
single story building for class rooms and extended the Priests’ quarters.
He was also instrumental in establishing a Computer Centre seeing the
need of the day and looking towards the future.
4TH RECTOR :
VERY REV. FR. NEVILLE EMMANUEL FROM 1974- 1979
He allowed several Ecclesiastical Institutions like the National
Catechetical Institute and the Socio Economic Development Centre
(SEDEC) to have their offices at Aquinas University College as there
was vacant space available at Aquinas.
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6TH RECTOR :
Very Rev. Fr. W. D. G. Chrispin Leo FROM 1989 - 2006
He expanded the undergraduate section for external students of
Kelaniya, Jayawardenapura, and Peradeniya and introduced a morning
Diploma Course in English to maximize the use of the premises
during morning hours. Many new and relevant professional courses
were introduced to help young people to find employment in Banking,
Management and as Pharmacists & Computer Technicians.
Building programmes such as the Millennium and Jubilee buildings
were started in the year 1999 and completed for the Millennium and
for the Golden Jubilee of Aquinas University College in 2004 with
the generous assistance of the Italian Bishops” Conference. This was
with a view of getting affiliations to foreign universities and catering
to many more students.
With the help of the then Archbishops, the most Rev. Dr. Nicholas
Marcus Fernando, the Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis and with the
assistance of the University Grants Commission of the Ministry of
Higher Education Rev. Fr. Crispin worked tirelessly to achieve the
degree awarding status to Aquinas University College.
7TH AND PRESENT RECTOR :
VERY REV. Dr. PLACIDUS DE SILVA FROM JUNE 2006
In June 2006 Fr. Placidus inaugurated the 1st ever Degree awarding
programme in B.Sc. in Psychology and Counselling and the Diploma
programmes with the able assistance of the Educational Authorities of
the National University of Galway, Ireland.
In January 2007, with an agreement signed with the Rector of Blessed
Joseph Vas Deva Dharma Nikethanaya registered the students of
(BJVDDN) to Aquinas B.A. Degree in Religious Studies in Sinhala
Medium.
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The UGC approved (22nd December 2004)
Internal Degree Programmes:
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Aquinas B.A. in Religious Studies & Diploma
Aquinas B.A. in Humanities in Sinhala & English Medium
Aquinas B.I.T. Degree were launched in January 2009
Other Professional Diploma and Certificate Courses launched
after June 2006:
3rd July 2006: A 3 year Diploma Course in Theological Studies in
Tamil Medium
27th of January 2007: Diploma, Advanced and Post Graduate Diploma
in Marketing, Management, Customer and Business Communications,
Human Resource Management, Project Management etc. (Faculty of
Marketing)
In January 2007: Diploma Programme for Catholic Teachers in Private
Schools in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Education Office.
In May 2007: Diploma in Plantation Management, Animal Husbandry
and landscaping and Horticulture.
In September 2007: Diploma Programme in Hospitality and Hotel
Management with American Hospitality and Lodgings Association
and London College in Dublin, Ireland.
25th January 2008: Diploma, Higher and Advanced Diploma
Programmes with City and Guild, UK in Construction Industry (Civil
& Quantity Surveying) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Civil &
QS), Telecommunication Systems.
In August 2008: Certificate Course in Italian (Faculty of Languages II)
15th of July 2009: Certified Management Accountants (CMA) in
Technician, Intermediate and Professional levels, Diploma on Financial
Management (Faculty of Business and Financial Management)
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In November 2009: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) (UK)
Foundation Diploma in Shipping.
In July 2010: Certificate Course in German. (Faculty of Languages II)
In September 2010: OTHM Courses of the Organization for Tourism
& Hospitality Management.
In March 2011: A 3 year Diploma programme in Nursing in
collaboration with Hemas Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
On 14th June 2011: The Faculty of Engineering of Aquinas was shifted
to Kotahena Radio Lab, in time to commence the course with June
batch. On 19th June the City & Guilds classes were launched for the
1st time at Kotahena after refurbishing Fr. Ignatius Perera’s Radio and
Electronic Laboratory.
On 12th June 2012: Opening of the WADDUWA BRANCH OF
AQUINAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, at the Minden Vocational
Training Centre in the premises of the Church of the Holy Spirit,
Wadduwa to impart English Diploma and Computer Certificate /
Diploma courses to the students of the Kalutara Deanery and District.
OUR GRATITUDE
Since its humble origins at St. Joseph’s College in the beginning
of 1950’s, Aquinas University College has grown from strength to
strength in keeping with the noble ideals that were promulgated by
its founder Fathers, His Eminence Thomas cardinal Cooray OMI., the
Ist Sri Lankan Archbishop of Colombo and Very Rev. Rev. Dr. Peter
Pillai OMI. Let me remember with gratitude all our Archbishops, Past
Rectors, Registrars and their deputies, all members of the staff, both
academic and clerical, who have cooperated to shoulder the burden of
educating thousands and thousands of our youth, who would otherwise
have had no opportunity to do their higher education, but sought refuge
at Aquinas University College.
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CONVOCATION 2012
CONFERMENT OF DEGREES & DIPLOMAS
Wednesday, 3rd October 2012
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
3.30 pm
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Congregation / Guests take their seats
3.45 pm
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Invitees / Guests of Honour take their seats
3.55 pm
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Arrival of Chancellor, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
Archbishop of Colombo
4.00 pm
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Graduands & staff procession commences
The Chancellor’s procession commences
4.05 pm
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The Chancellor arrives on stage
The Chancellor and the entire congregation stands for National Anthem
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National Anthem
The Chancellor and the entire congregation remain standing
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Prayer: Rev. Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi,
Vice Rector
The Chancellor then takes his seat and the entire congregation sits down
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Welcome speech – Very Rev. Dr. Placidus De Silva, Rector / Vice Chancellor
The Chancellor will rise immediately afterwards and announce the opening of the Convocation
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“I DECLARE THIS CONVOCATION OPEN FOR THE
CONFERMENT OF DEGREE AND DIPLOMA”
The Chancellor resumes his seat
The Vice Chancellor (Fr. Rector) will announce
“CHANCELLOR, YOUR EMINENCE, I HAVE THE HONOUR
TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SENATE OF AQUINAS
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE ACADEMIC COUNCILS, HAS RESOLVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING DEGREE AND THE FOLLOWING DIPLOMA
BE CONFERRED ON THOSE PRESENTED IN PERSON AND
IN ABSENTIA.”
Vice Chancellor (Fr. Rector) resumes his seat
The Vice Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi will now
present the Graduands by announcing
TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING FOR THE AWARD OF …..”
As the Graduands come up to the Chancellor, the Chancellor will
hand-over the certificates to the Graduands
The Vice Rectors, Registrar, Assistant Registrars, Course Directors
will present the graduands by announcing,
TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING FOR THE AWARDS OF
DIPLOMA….”
As the diplomates come up to the Chancellor, the Chancellor will hand
over the certificates to the diplomates.
Once the complete list has been read out the Chancellor will confer
the Diplomas / Degrees as follows.
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“BY AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, AS CHANCELLOR, I
CONFER UPON THOSE WHOSE NAMES HAVE BEEN READ,
THE DEGREE / DIPLOMA FOR THE MENTIONED COURSES
OF STUDY”
The Chancellor resumes his seat.
Signing of the Register of Graduates / Diplomates
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The Chancellor will sign the Register of Graduates
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Closure of the Convocation
Chancellor will rise and declare the convocation closed as follows
“I NOW DECLARE THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CONFERMENT OF DEGREE AND DIPLOMA CLOSED”
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All stand for Aquinas University College Anthem
The Congregation stands and remains standing until the Chancellor
and the other Guests of Honour leave the hall. The Drummers will
lead the recessional procession. The Chancellor now leaves the stage
followed by the Rector, Vice-Rectors, Registrar, Assistant Registrars
and other VIP’s.
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GENERAL CONVOCATION 2012
2ND CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMA
Thursday, 04th OCTOBER 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
PROGRAMME
All invitees and guests take their seats in the Don Peter Auditorium
All Diplomates take their seats according to their seat numbers
Members of the Tutorial Staff take their places in the procession
Arrival of all Guests of Honour
9.30 am
9.45 am 9.55 am
Arrival of the Chief Guest :
The Most Rev. Dr. Maxwell Silva,
Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo
10.00 a.m.
Procession to the Auditorium with Drummers & Magul Bera
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Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
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Prayer by Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Dharshana Jayamanne
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Aquinas University College Anthem
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Welcome Speech /Report : Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector, Aquinas University College
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Address by the Chief Guest
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Presentation of Awards and Diploma by the Chief Guest
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Vote of Thanks by Mrs. K. Ira Perera
Chairman, Senior Common Room (SCR)
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National Anthem
The procession leaves the auditorium
(Please remain standing until the procession leaves the auditorium)
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GENERAL CONVOCATION 2012
3rd CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMA
Thursday, 04th OCTOBER 2012 at 4.00 p.m.
PROGRAMME
3.30 pm
All invitees and guests take their seats in the Don Peter Auditorium
All Diplomates take their seats according to their seat numbers
Members of the Tutorial Staff take their places in the procession
3.45 Pm 3.55 Pm
Arrival of all Guests of Honour
Arrival of the Chief Guest :
Mr.Dinesh Weerakkody, Chairman, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, PLC.
Procession to the Auditorium with Drummers & Magul Bera
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Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
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Prayer by Rev. Fr. Chandanalal Fernando, Vice Rector
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Aquinas University College Anthem
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Welcome Speech /Report - Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva - Rector - Aquinas University College
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Address by the Chief Guest – Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody, Chairman, Commercial Bank of Ceylon.
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Presentation of Awards and Diploma by the Chief Guest
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Vote of Thanks by Mr. Nalin Anthony,
Director, Faculty of Business and Financial Management
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National Anthem
Please remain standing until the procession leaves the auditorium
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CAPPING CEREMONY OF NURSING STUDENTS
Batch 2011 - 2013
Friday 05th October 2012 at 9.45 a.m.
PROGRAMME
09.45 a.m. Invitees and Guests take their seats
10.00 a.m. Arrival of Chief Guest: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo
Welcome Dance
Procession: Guests/Staff/Students
10.15 a.m.
Lighting the Traditional Oil Lamp
Opening Prayer - Rev. Sr. Celine Gomez
Anthems: Aquinas & Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd
Welcome Speech: Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector / Vice Chancellor
Introduction: Ms. Kalahe Arachchi
Placing flowers at the Statute of Nightingale
Lighting the Lamp
Distribution of Caps and Lamps
Taking of the Oath by students
Address by Chief Guest: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando.
Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo
Address by Guest of Honour, Mr. Murtaza Esufally
Presentation of Awards - Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Placidus de Silva,
Rector / Vice Chancellor
Vote of Thanks - Mr. T.M.F. Packeer
National Anthem
Please remain standing until the procession leaves the auditorium
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Crisis in Higher Education and need for a Global Oriented
National Higher Education policy in Sri Lanka.
The need for a better University system of education and a clarion
call for its reforms to make Sri Lankan Higher Education Policy
benchmarked with modern education systems with the best universities
in the world, or even better is the primary concern of my report for
2012.
Late Prime Minister Hon. S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike said that: of ‘All
the laboratories built by the hand of man, surely the most important
laboratory is such an institution as a university, a laboratory of human
thought and research, a laboratory turning out men and women
qualified to face great tasks that particularly face mankind today. If
you ask me what single thing or individual or institution has wielded
the greater influence on me, I would answer without the least hesitation
that it was my University – The University of Oxford which I had the
honour of attending. I do not believe that any other institution has the
same influence as a university because when we come to a university
we are able, we are intellectually sufficiently mature to shape our
course for life that faces us when we leave the university.’ The above
quotation is from the convocation address delivered by the late Mr.
S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike at the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya on
November 8th 1957.
I am sure any renowned educationist, would utter the same sentiments
for their Alma Mater universities in Sri Lanka or elsewhere.
The quote of Mr. S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike very succinctly expressed
the outstanding role a university can and should play in the life of a
nation, especially in its process of economic and social development.
If one was asked to use one word to describe the raison d’etre
of universities, the word will most likely be “knowledge”. Thus
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the business of universities is knowledge. The basic functions of
universities flow from this focus on knowledge. These functions are
the creation of knowledge, the imparting or transferring of knowledge
and the application of knowledge.
The creation of knowledge refers to the function of the universities
as centres, where systematic inquiries to unearth new knowledge are
carried out. This function is equated with modern terminology as
research. Thus research is very important in a university and for its
existence.
The function of creating knowledge is closely tied to the function
of imparting or transferring knowledge. This ensures that scientific
principles, laws, facts and cultural heritage, are passed on to the
next generation. Thus, in order to ensure that the future generation
is an improvement on the present generation, or at least on par with
the present generation, universities have to adequately perform the
functions of teaching students.
Universities create knowledge not only to impart it to others, but
also to apply it. By applying the knowledge that we have been able
to acquire, we are able to control and guide, our social, physical and
cultural environment. In today’s jargon knowledge must be usable.
Do our Universities and Higher Educational programmes, play
the most important role in the creation and transmission of
knowledge?
Knowledge is universal and it has become the sole prerogative and
heritage of mankind.
The ambitious plan of the Government of Sri Lanka for the
development of Higher Education as ‘a knowledge hub within the
South Asia Region’ was proposed by His Excellency President Mahinda
Rajapaksa through his policy document during the presidential election
in 2009. It is stated that Sri Lanka will “develop youth who can see
the world over the horizon”. “We have the opportunity to make this
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country a knowledge hub within the South Asia region. I will develop
and implement an operational plan to make this country a local and
international training centre for knowledge”.
Since then the Honorable Minister and the Secretary of the Ministry
of Higher Education have constantly reminded the general public that
the Government’s policy on education seeks to create a ‘knowledge
based’ society that will make Sri Lanka ‘a knowledge hub’ of South
Asia.
Sri Lanka needs at the moment a well thought-out and constructive plan
to develop and enhance the potential of its excellent human resource
base to transform the society into a ‘Knowledge Hub’ as advertised by
the Government in power.
The 'Knowledge Hub' that the Government proposes would surely be
an engine of growth to accelerate the process of economic and social
development in the country.
‘In view of accelerating the process the Ministry of Higher Education
has invited foreign universities to set up campuses to provide a more
diversified higher Education programme to increase access for
local students and to attract students from overseas to study in Sri
Lanka. Just as in Singapore. Sri Lanka’s strategy is to piggy- back
on internationally renowned universities so that the process is cost
effective and mutually beneficial. Furthermore, it is planned that 10
branch campuses of “world class” universities would be established
by 2013.’ So states Dr. Gamini Samaranayake, the Chairman of the
University Grants Commission in his oration at the 27th Annual
General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Quantity Surveyors Association in
Dubai on 14th December 2011.
However, those renowned educationists and responsible citizens who
value their higher education will have to ask very serious questions
about what goes on in the name of education at the present time in Sri
Lanka.
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Crises in Higher Education
This decade of our history began with the downward trend and the fall
of the standards of Education in general and particularly the Higher
education in Sri Lanka.
Today we witness a major collapse in the entire higher educational
system which faces a crisis:a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
With the confusion created and enacted by the ‘Z’ score released
immediately after the G.C.E. Adv. Lev. examination of August
2011, by the Authorities of the Examination Department.
The stoppage of work by the University Dons lasting more than
two months as a result of a Trade Union action of the FUTA
demanding a reasonable remuneration for their commitment to
duty and at least 6 % increase of funds allocated for Higher
Education form G.D.P. in order to save free University Education
system from its down-ward trend.
Immediately prior to this, it was the turn of the non-academics
of all universities to refrain from work for nearly two months
to settle their disputes regarding anomalies of their salary
structures before they came to a compromised solution.
There was also a resignation of the University Dons from
their voluntary positions as a part of the Trade Union action
demanding reasonable incentives and a salary revision.
Not forgetting the violence that crops up within universities and
without, of the students and the law fostering authorities every
now and then and their unending protests.
Not to mention the problems created for the prospective students
of higher education by the recently concluded G.C.E.(Adv.
Lev.) examinations owing to the faulty formulation of questions,
leakages of question papers, not marking their answer scripts
etc.
The list could go on and on…
The need for a better University system of education and a call
for reforms to make an improved Sri Lankan Higher Educational
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programme is the dream of every citizen in our country, especially the
University students and their parents.
Allow me now to critically examine at length the various initiatives that
have been proposed by the educationists, in achieving this objective
and the heights to which the challenges and objections the Higher
Education has faced in the present political scenario.
‘The university autonomy and the academic freedom’
At the outset I must acknowledge and it is a tested paradigm that it was
both ‘the university autonomy and the academic freedom’ which helped
universities world over to conquer the new frontiers of knowledge.
It is sad to note that contrary to the well tested paradigm, it is the
experience of the Sri Lankan Universities that the assault on academic
freedom comes via political interference. Often the attention of the
politicians and the extremists is turned towards the social sciences, in
common parlance, under graduates of the Faculty of Arts.
The professions which have a long tradition and international links
with an emphases on scientific and technological development such
as medicine, engineering, and natural sciences become more difficult
to be interfered with. But in the recent past there is also a growing
unhealthy tendency that had crept in even to tarnish the academic
freedom and the autonomy of such disciplines and faculties.
The State sponsored university system and the growing dominance of
the humanities and social sciences with the indiscipline and the uprising
of the students that prevailed in these universities, helped policy
makers and politicians to create all kinds of inroads to destroy both
the autonomy of the university system and its academic freedom.
The State however cannot kill and destroy the academic freedom,
which in reality is the life-blood of a university. Thus Universities
cannot be asked to betray this great tradition that prevailed for
centuries, which Cardinal John Newman, now Blessed John Cardinal
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Newman enshrined in his work, ‘The Idea of a University’ in 1852,
which laid the foundation for intellectual freedom.
Higher Education therefore must also contribute to cultural,
economic and social development
There is yet a very urgent and important factor that needs our
consideration specifically in the post war Sri Lankan Scenario. Absence
of a war does not indicate Sri Lanka is at peace with everyone. Higher
Education therefore must also contribute to cultural, economic and
social development within the confines of Sri Lankan society. In other
words, attention must be paid to all facets of its multi cultural, multi
religious and multi ethnic diversity. It is the accepted norm that higher
educational Institutes / Universities in any given society, developed or
developing, have to play a role in the production and transmission of
knowledge.
Are our Universities / Higher Education Institutes contributing to the
development or playing the developmental role in Sri Lanka to achieve
stability which is a ‘conditio sine qua non’ for development with a
lasting peace within the multi cultural, ethnic, religious backdrop?
Universities need to adapt to the immediate needs of the job market.
The greatest challenge that the universities face in this highly
competitive world in the 21st century for higher education, is the
recognition of relevance. By relevance, we mean the need to adapt to
the immediate needs of the job market. This, in other words, means
that the Universities should produce employable graduates. The
country needs individuals that contribute to the social and economic
development and this could be fruitfully achieved if the undergraduates
are provided with the relevant skills and the knowledge.
Universities must avoid the ‘insular mentality’
Sri Lanka occupied the apex position as a centre of learning during
the last phase of the colonial rule and the early period of independence
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when the universities in Sri Lanka were first launched. Over the years
the country, however, lost this status and many started criticizing
its higher education system for failing to keep pace with the rest of
the world and maintain academic standards. One reason for this sad
outcome was the ‘insular mentality’ which many Sri Lankans of
importance had been harboring in them.
Proposed Cabinet Paper
It is heartening to note that the latest proposition to the on-going
university crisis is through a cabinet paper which was tabled before
the cabinet recently and the approval was granted to:
1.
To consider the Academic Staff of the Universities as a
profession par excellence and to remunerate them accordingly
so that they may not be degraded,
2.
To increase the allocation for Higher Education to meet the
demands of education and to achieve the base to transform Sri
Lankan society into a knowledge hub.
3.
To appoint a special commission consisting of University
Dons, highest ranking authorities of the Ministry of Higher
Education, and members of the University Grants Commission
to find remedial measures to improve the said agenda on Higher
education.
What Sri Lanka Needs
What Sri Lanka needs, at this crucial moment of the history of
higher education, I would say the need of the hour is to evolve a
development oriented higher educational national policy for Sri
Lanka. Though this should have been done long ago, it is never
too late. Thus it is certainly necessary to formulate a comprehensive
National Educational policy for the country to embrace all its sectors,
i.e. primary, secondary, vocational, professional and tertiary education.
It is therefore vital that the authorities responsible for Education decide
on the methods that must be adopted in formulating a National Policy
on Education and Higher Education.
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National Policy on Education and Higher Education.
This must be acceptable to all involved in education both the public
sector and the private enterprise, religious or otherwise, with a
consensus of all political affiliations. This will prevent our students
becoming guinea pigs, time and time again, according to the whims
and fancies of politicians in power or our universities becoming
vehicles of indoctrination, promoting a particular political ideology or
victimised by them.
Conclusion
Expecting the nearly 3 month long Trade Union action of the
Academic Staff of all universities will be solved amicably with a win
win solution for all parties concerned, I must state categorically that
if the Sri Lankan educational system, very especially the University
Education, is to play an effective role as expected, it is essential that
the universities must become vibrant seats of higher learning and
innovative thinking.
Far reaching changes are necessary in the university system for it to
remain at the forefront of the creation and imparting of knowledge. It
is definitely a multi-faceted process to be carried out assiduously with
a clear vision and direction. Any delay on our part to initiate these
changes in the university education would result in pushing us behind
while others very especially our South Asian neighbours are moving
forward. If not, how-ever much the Ministry of Higher Education
reminds the general public that the Government’s policy on education
seeks to create a ‘knowledge based’ society that will make Sri Lanka
a ‘knowledge hub’ of South Asia would be in vain.
Our Firm Conviction
This is our firm conviction that, with our pristine glorious tradition
and humble service to the nation for the last 58 golden years, Aquinas
University College has always cooperated in shouldering the burden of
educating thousands and thousands of our youth, who would otherwise
have had no opportunity to pursue their higher education. With the
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blessings of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Aquinas which is now a
degree awarding Institute granted by the University Grants Commission
of the Ministry of Higher Education, will be able to compete and
fulfil further responsibilities to our youth in Sri Lanka, if Aquinas
is raised to the level of an autonomous University.
It is with pride that I record here the granting of internal Degrees of
Aquinas for the FIRST TIME EVER IN
1.
Bachelor of Arts General Degree (BA)
2.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies (BA in Religious
Studies)
3.
Bachelor of Information Technology Degree (BIT)
4.
AND THIRD YEAR in succession for B.Sc. in Psychology and
Counselling to our Aquinas graduates in accordance with the
Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 in the Extraordinary Gazette of
the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
“By virtue of the powers vested in me by section 25 A of the Universities
Act, No. 16 of 1978, as last amended by Act, No 1 of 1995 read with
paragraph (2) of the Article 44 of the Constitution, I, Chandrika
Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, President, having obtained a report
under section 70C of the aforesaid Act in respect of Aquinas College
of Higher Studies, do by this order, recognize the aforesaid Institute
as a Degree Awarding Institute for the purpose of developing higher
Education, leading to the conferment of the degrees as specified in the
schedule hereto.”
Schedule
a. Bachelor of Arts General Degree (BA)
b. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies (BA in Religious Studies)
c. Bachelor of Information Technology Degree (BIT)
d. Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Counselling (B.Sc.)”
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga,
President,
Colombo.
26th September 2005
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Congratulations !
Congratulations to all the recipients of the Bachelor of Arts General
Degree (BA), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies (BA in
Religious Studies), Bachelor of Information Technology Degree
(BIT) and B.Sc. Degree, Diplomas and Courses of study that we, at
Aquinas University College, conducted during the year under review.
Today is a landmark, a turning point in your life, as you leave the
groves of Aquinas Academy, to enter the world of reality, a world full
of challenges. Your success or failure to face these challenges depends
partly on the knowledge and experience that you have gained at this
institute.
Dear Graduates / Diplomates, your parents, teachers and your kith
and kin have sacrificed a lot, not forgetting the fact that it was you
who worked very hard to earn your degree / Diploma and helped you
to come up to this stage of your life. We all congratulate you and
are proud of your achievements. While rejoicing at your success, Let
me recall to you, famous verses of 13th century Persian Sufi poet
Jalaluddin, ‘You were born with greatness, you were born with wings,
you are not meant for crawling, so don’t you, you have wings, learn to
use them to fly.’
How would you achieve greater heights in life? It is only with self
confidence and determination. I am sure the educational experience at
Aquinas University College would have given you all the necessary
ingredients to achieve self confidence and determination and to come
to the forefront to face any challenge in your future undertaking to
build a better world for everyone to live in.
Allow me now to place before you a comprehensive progress report of
the Courses of study that we, at Aquinas University College, conducted
during the year under review.
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FACULTY OF UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES
Faculty of Theology
ADMINISTRATION
Grand Chancellor: His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
(Archbishop of Colombo)
Vice Grand Chancellor: Most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris
(Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo)
Rector / Vice Chancellor: Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva
Vice Rector: Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita (upto 31st May 2012)
Dean: Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi
General Secretary: Miss Anne Florence Perera
Librarian : Mrs. Rozaine Avory
Registrar: Mr. M. L. Fernando
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris, Vice Grand Chancellor
Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector/Vice Chancellor & Bursar
Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita, Vice Rector
Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, Dean & Librarian
Miss Anne Florence Perera, General Secretary
Mrs. Rozaine Avory, Librarian
Rev. Dr. Mervyn Fernando, Consultant & Lecturer
Very Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Gerard de Rosairo, Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Daya Shelton Welikadarachchi, Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Cecil Joy Perera, Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Lalith Felix Perera, Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Indra Fernando, Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Dunstan Welikadarachchi, Lecturer
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
(Facultas Theologiae)
1. Genesis
Aquinas University College (AUC) erected the Faculty of Theology
(English Medium) with the objectives of guarding and deepening one’s
God given deposit of faith, studying in depth the sacred Theology and
preparing zealous missionaries of the Gospel. It is a humble effort and
bold step forward on the part of Aquinas to open Porta Fidei (‘door of
faith’) to all.
This fulfills the dream of our founder fathers, His Eminence the late
Thomas Cardinal Cooray OMI and the late Very Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai
OMI, to make Aquinas a Catholic university. The Faculty of Theology
has fulfilled the dreams and ambitions of these erudite men of God
with greater commitment.
2. Motto
Fides quaerens intellectum (‘Faith seeking Understanding’) – derived
from St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109).
3. Emblem
The Faculty Logo depicts the growth (sheaves of corn) of Faith seeking
Understanding through the Sacred Scriptures (Torah Scroll) and the
Living Tradition/ Heritage (Cross of Anuradhapura) of the Church.
4. Administration
Grand Chancellor: His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith,
Archbishop of Colombo
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Vice Grand Chancellor: Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, Auxiliary
Bishop of Colombo
Rector: Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva
Dean: Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi
Administrative Secretary: Miss Ann Florence Perera
Academic Secretary & Librarian: Mrs. Charmaine Rozaine Avory
Registrar: Mr. M. L. Fernando
5. Academic Council
The prestige of the Academic Council of the Faculty is enhanced with
the committed presence and services of the following distinguished
members:
Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, Vice Grand Chancellor & Lecturer Emeritus of Moral Theology
Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector; Lecturer of Philosophy
Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, Dean; Lecture of Sacred Scripture & Languages
Rev. Dr. Mervyn Fernando, Lecturer of Philosophy
Rev. Dr. Joseph Benedict, Lecturer of Languages
Rev. Dr. Jayalath Balagalla OP, Lecturer of Pastoral Theology
Rev. Fr. Reginald Lucian OMI, Lecturer of Dogmatic Theology
Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne, Lecturer of Philosophy
Rev. Dr. Justin Chawkan SSS, Lecturer of Dogmatic & Moral
Theology
Rev. Fr. Indrajith Perera, Lecturer of Dogmatic Theology
Rev. Fr. Roshan Fernando OMI, Lecturer of Pastoral Theology
Rev. Sr. Thushari Wettasinghe RMI, Lecturer of Pastoral Theology
Rev. Sr. Geraldine Sasirekah RMI, Lecturer of Pastoral Theology
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6. Mission
The principal work of the Faculty can be categorized as follows
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B. A. in Religious Studies (approved by the UGC)
Higher Diploma in Religious Studies
Diploma in Religious Studies
Short Courses in Biblical Studies
Theology Library
Public Lectures, Symposia & Seminars
Aquinas Journal & other Theological Publications
Missionary Outreach Programmes
The Holy Mass & Retreats
The Bible Animation Programmes
Word of God in Aquinas Web
Training of English Catechists
7. Commencement of the Academic Work
The new academic year of 2011 began on Monday, 10th January. The
3rd Intake of students (2011-2013) to the Faculty was accomplished
with a simple ceremony held at Cardinal Cooray Auditorium, AUC
on the 30th of April, 2011. The lectio brevis was delivered by the
Chief Guest, Very Rev. Dr. Mervyn Fernando, the President Founder
of the Subodhi Institute of Integral Education, Piliyandala on the
topic, ‘Challenges to Theology from the Modern World with Special
Reference to Science and Technology.’ This occasion was graced
by priests, religious and a considerable number of the newly fledged
Theology students.
8. Diploma, Higher Diploma & B. A. in Religious Studies
The Diploma, Higher Diploma & B. A. in Religious Studies covered
the academic disciplines of Philosophy, Languages (Biblical Hebrew,
Biblical Greek and Latin), Sacred Scripture (Isagogy & Exegesis),
Dogma, Moral, Pastoral and Research (02 Seminars, 02 Tutorials
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and final Thesis) with the generous and committed service of our
highly qualified panel of lecturers, whom we remember with immense
gratitude.
8.1 Academic Staff
Lecturer
Most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris, B.A.
(Ceylon), Dip. in Mariology (Rome),
S.T.L. (Rome), M.Sc. Econ (London),
Ph.D. (London)
Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando,
S.T.L . (Rome), S.T.D. (Washington D.C.)
Rev. Dr. Joseph Benedict, B.A.
(University of Ceylon), PGD (English),
M.A. (NY), Ph.D. (NY)
Rev. Dr. Mervyn Fernando, M.A.(NY),
M.A.(Kalaniya), J.C.D. (Rome)
Academic Discipline
General
Introduction
to
Philosophy; Mariology; Vatican II
Documents;
Christian
Fundamentalism
Faith, Hope & Charity; BioMedical Ethics; Church Teaching
on Christian Family Life
Latin: Language & Culture
General
Introduction
to
Philosophy; General Introduction
to Theology
General Introduction to Theology;
General Introduction to Philosophy;
Theology of Religions; World Religions;
Inter-religious Dialogue; Ecumenism
Rev. Dr. Gerard de Rosairo OMI, Theology of Revelation & Inspiration;
M.A. (Pune), Dip. Rel. Edu. Sin, Grace & Eschatology; One God,
(Rome), S.T.L. (Rome), Ph.D. Trinity & Pneumatology; Pastoral
(Jaffna)
Theology; FABC Documents
Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Ph.D.
Academic Methodology; Sociology
(Canterbury), M.A./Dip. in
Sociology, B.Sc. (Hon) (London)
Sociology
Rev. Dr. Jayalath Balagalla OP, Christian Anthropology; Asian Pastoral
M.A. (Manila), S.T.L. (Manila), Questions
Ph.D. (Manila)
Rev. Dr. Daya Shelton
General Introduction to Prophetic
Welikadarachchi, S.S.L. (Rome), Literature
S.T.D. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Cecil Joy Perera, S.T.L. Liturgy
(Rome), S.T.D. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Camillus Fernando,
Theology of Religions & Inter-religious
Ph.D. (Rome)
Dialogue
Rev. Dr. Dilan Fernando SSS,
Theology of Marriage & Sexuality
S.T.L. (Rome), S.T.D. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne, Academic Methodology
M.Phil. (Bangalore), PGSM (New
Zealand),
Rev. Dr. Leopold Ratnasekera
OMI, S.T.L. (Rome), Th.D. (Paris),
Ph.D. (Rome)
Welikadarachchi, S.S.L. (Rome),
S.T.D. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Cecil Joy Perera, S.T.L.
Rev. Dr. Camillus Fernando,
Ph.D. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Dilan Fernando SSS,
Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne,
M.Phil. (Bangalore), PGSM (New
Zealand),
Ph.D. (New Zealand)
Rev. Dr. Wimal Siri Jayasuriya,
Rev. Dr. Justin Chawkan SSS,
L.C.L. (Leuven), Ph.D. (Leuven)
Rev. Fr. Ried Shelton Fernando,
M.A. (Kelaniya), S.T.L. (Leuven)
Rev. Fr. Elmo Dias, S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Calixtus Fernando,
M.A. (Maryland)
Rev. Fr. Reginald Lucian
OMI, S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Lalith Felix Perera,
S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman
Hettiarachchi, S. S. L.
(Rome)
Literature
Liturgy
Theology
of Religions & Inter-religious
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Dialogue
Theology of Marriage & Sexuality
Academic Methodology
Canon Law
Modern
Trends
in
Theology;
Ecclesiology; Sacraments of Service
Church Documents; Catholic Social
Teachings
Ecclesiology
General Introduction to Psychology
World Church History; Patrology; Sri Lankan
Church History
Fundamental Moral Theology
Academic Methodology; Biblical Hebrew:
Language & Culture; Biblical Greek:
Language & Culture; Theology of Revelation
& Inspiration; General Introduction to the
Holy
Bible;
General
Introduction
to
Pentateuch; Exegesis of Genesis; Exegesis of
Exodus; General Introduction to Historical
Books; General Introduction to Apocalyptic
Literature; General Introduction to the Holy
Gospels; Exegesis of Mark & Matthew;
Exegesis of Luke & Acts; Exegesis of
Revelation;
Jewish
Christian
Dialogue;
Tutorial I: Miracles of Jesus; Tutorial II:
Parables of Jesus; General Introduction to
Theology;
Christology
&
Soteriology;
Mariology
Rev. Fr. Dunstan
General Introduction to Wisdom Literature;
Welikadarachchi OMI, S.T.L. Exegesis of Psalms; Exegesis of John;
(Rome)
Exegesis of Hebrews; General Introduction to
Catholic Epistles; General Introduction to
Prophetic Literature; Exegesis of Major
Prophets; General Introduction to Historical
Books; Exegesis of Joshua & Judges; General
Introduction to Pauline Literature
Rev. Fr. Indra Fernando,
General
Introduction
to
Sacraments;
S.T.L. (Rome)
Sacraments of Initiation; Sacraments of
Service; Sacraments of Healing
Rev. Fr. Indrajith Perera, Liturgy
S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Eric
Church Teaching on Christian Family Life
Wasalathanthrige OMI, M.A.
(Leuven), M.Phil. (Leuven),
M.A. Rel. Std. (Leuven),
M.Th. (Leuven)
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Rev. Fr. Roshan Fernando
OMI, S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Quintus
Fernando, S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Bro. Joseph Michael,
B.A. (London), Dip. in Ed.
(Sri Lanka), M.Rel.Ed.
(Manila) R.I.P.
Rev. Sr. Susan Jane
Holland OMVF, S.T.L.
(Florence)
Rev. Sr. Fidelia Perea
FMM, M.A. (Kelaniya),
S.T.L. (Rome)
Rev. Sr. Thushari
Wettasinghe RMI, M.A.
(Rome)
Rev. Sr. Frigida Stanislaus
RMI, M.A. (Rome)
Rev. Sr. Geraldine
Sasirekah RMI, M.A.
(Rome)
Rev. Sr. Rita
Gunawardene HF, B.A.
(Peradeniya)
Missiology; Ecumenism
General Introduction to Pauline Literature
World Church History
Academic Methodology; Theology of Revelation
& Inspiration; General Introduction to
Sacraments;
Sacraments
of
Initiation;
Sacraments of Service; Sacraments of Healing;
Catechetics; Christology & Soteriology
General Introduction to Sacraments
Catechetics; Blessed Joseph Vaz & Jacome
Gonsalvez
Blessed Joseph Vaz & Jacome Gonsalvez
Consecrated Life & Theology of Laity; Spiritual
Theology
Ecology
8.2 Students
The students are categorized as Degree Students, Diploma Students
and Extra-ordinary (who frequent some selected subjects without
sitting for any exams) students.
Student Category
Degree (B.A. in Religious Studies)
Diploma (Diploma & Higher Diploma in Religious Studies)
Extra-ordinary
Statistics
06
12
01
40
8.3 Lecture Hours
Day
Duration
Monday
5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Friday
5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Saturday
8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
9. Student Teams
The students of the Faculty are given the opportunity to take initiative,
leadership role and to apply what they study in class in a creative
manner through their active participation in the activities of the various
teams, established this year: Liturgy Team, Bible Team, Web Team,
Activities Team, Publication Team, Short Course Team and Theology
Library Team.
10. Short Courses in Biblical Studies
Four Short Courses were designed and conducted by the Faculty:
Title
Contents
The Birth of Exegesis
of
the Messiah the
Infancy
Narratives of
Matt
and
Luke
Duration
During
AdventChristmas,
2011
The Death of Exegesis
of During
the Messiah the
Passion Lent, 2012
Narrative of
Mark
The
Resurrection
of
the
Messiah
Exegesis
of During
the
Easter,
Resurrection 2012
Narratives of
Panel of Lecturers
Rev. Dr. Henry Silva, S.S.L.
(Rome), S.T.D. (Rome); Rev. Dr.
Daya Shelton Welikadarachchi,
S.S.L. (Rome), S.T.D. (Rome);
Rev. Fr. Nilindra Gunasekera
SSS, S.S.L. (Rome); Rev. Fr.
Dunstan Welikadarachchi OMI,
S.T.L. (Rome); Rev. Dr. Tyrell
Alles OSB, S.S.L. (Rome), S.T.D.
(Washington);
Rev. Fr. Alvin
Peter Fernando, S.S.L. (Rome)
Rev. Dr. Henry Silva, S.S.L.
(Rome), S.T.D. (Rome); Rev. Fr.
Don
Anton
Saman
Hettiarachchi, S.S.L. (Rome);
Rev. Fr. Alvin Peter Fernando,
S.S.L. (Rome); Rev. Fr. Nilindra
Gunasekera SSS, S.S.L. (Rome);
Rev.
Fr.
Dunstan
Welikadarachchi OMI, S.T.L.
(Rome); Rev. Dr. Tyrell Alles
OSB, S.S.L. (Rome), S.T.D.
(Washington); Rev. Dr. Daya
Shelton Welikadarachchi, S.S.L.
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal
Ranjith S.S.L (Rome) Rev. Fr.
Don
Anton
Saman
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The
Resurrection
of
the
Messiah
Exegesis of the During
Resurrection
Easter,
Narratives of 2012
the Synoptic
Gospels
&
Acts
The Second The
Coming of Fundamentals
the Messiah of Eschatology
& Exegesis of
the Parousia
Texts in the
NT
From 6th
September
th
to
6
December,
2012
His
Eminence
Malcolm
Cardinal Ranjith S.S.L (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman
Rev. Fr. Nilindra Gunasekera
SSS, S.S.L. (Rome); Rev. Dr.
Daya Shelton Welikadarachchi,
S.S.L. (Rome), S.T.D. (Rome);
Rev. Fr. Alvin Peter Fernando,
S.S.L. (Rome); Rev. Dr. James
Dudley
Perera
OMI
S.S.L.(Rome),
S.T.L.(Rome),L.Ph.(Rome,)
M.Th. (NY), Ph.D. (Manila)
Rev. Dr. Tyrell Alles OSB,
S.S.L.
(Rome),
S.T.D.
(Washington); Rev. Fr. Upul
Silva, S.S.L. (Rome)
Rev. Fr. Upul Silva, S.S.L.
(Rome); Rev. Fr. Don Anton
Saman Hettiarachchi, S.S.L.
(Rome); Rev. Dr. Gerard de
Rosairo OMI, M.A. (Pune), Dip.
Rel. Edu. (Rome), S.T.L. (Rome),
Ph.D.
(Jaffna);
Rev.
Fr.
Sanjeewa
Mendis,
S.T.L.
(Rome), M.A. (Kelaniya); Rev.
Dr. Justin Chawkan SSS,
L.C.L. (Leuven), Ph.D. (Leuven);
Rev.
Dr.
Daya
Shelton
Welikadarachchi,
S.S.L.
(Rome), S.T.D. (Rome); Rev. Fr.
Alvin Peter Fernando, S.S.L.
(Rome); Rev. Fr. Nilindra
Gunasekera SSS, S.S.L. (Rome)
All these meditative and insightful Courses, held on Thursdays
from 4 pm to 6.15 pm, delivered by an expert panel of lecturers
and well attended by a distinguished gathering of religious and lay
faithful, delved deeper into the immeasurable wealth of the Word of
God. A valuable certificate was awarded to those who had 80% of
lecture participation. On evaluation of these lectures, many comments
were made with regard to the continuation of this sort of short courses
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that helped them enhance their faith in Jesus and knowledge in the
Sacred Scriptures. The Faculty is grateful to the lecturers, benefactors,
students, technicians and Mrs. Charmaine Rozaine Avory (the chief
architect) for the robust success of this series.
11. Theology Library
The Theology Library is built up to serve mainly the students of Aquinas
– the students of the Faculty of Theology and the B.A. students of
Christian Culture (English medium). In addition to them, the lecturers
of AUC, students of nearby Tamil and Sinhalese Theologates, Sister
Formees of AUC and many others make references in this Library.
These students of the Faculty of Theology and B.A. Christian Culture
(English medium) are obliged to do their references in view of semester
examinations, assignments, seminars, tutorials and final dissertations
(thesis on a particular theological argument of their choice) that
demand intense research work.
The generosity of the Archbishops, Bishops, priests, religious and laity
in donating valuable books to the Library is much appreciated.
12. Public Lectures, Symposia & Seminars
i.
“The Holy Week. Its Liturgical Significance” – a public lecture
by Rev. Fr. Indrajith Perera at AUC on 30th March, 2012.
ii. “The Cries of the Crucified Messiah” – a public lecture by Rev.
Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi at AUC on 31st March,
2012.
iii. “The Death of the Messiah” – a series of public lectures by Rev.
Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi at St. Lawrence’s Church,
Wellawatte during Lent-Holy Week, 2012.
13. Aquinas Journal & other Theological Publications
The Faculty of Theology is now heading towards publications, as a sign
of maturity of the Institute. Hence the Faculty worked tirelessly and
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published its annual, Aquinas Journal on the occasion of the elevation
of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith as a Prince of the Church
and a Member of the College of Cardinals. The lecturers, students and
some guest prolific writers made their literary contributions generously.
The lecturers and the students contribute articles on current topics to
Catholic and secular print media as and when required. The Faculty
encourages both the lecturers and the students to publish their research
papers of academic and pastoral interests.
14. Missionary Outreach Programmes
i. Christmas with Jesus at St. Bridget’s:
On 30th November, 2011 at St. Bridget’s Convent auditorium a day’s
programme was conducted by the Faculty. The teachers and school
children were prepared for Christmas under the themes.
*
Introduction to advent
*
Inner change for a meaningful Christmas
The children enjoyed the action songs, motivational talks and
reflections on the true meaning of Christmas. Power point presentations
were used to emphasize that despite the glamour outside, there should
be an inner change in each person in order to celebrate Christmas in
a meaningful way. The highlight of this session was the sharing of
personal experiences that ensued a lively dialogue with the children.
To commemorate this event, a book mark created by the Faculty, was
gifted to the students who participated.
ii. Christmas Carols at AUC:
Enlivened in the true spirit of Christmas the faculty sang Christmas
carols on the 22nd December, 2011 at the end of one of the short
course sessions. They were further entertained by the presence of
Santa Clause who distributed gifts and sweets to everybody present.
iii. Charity at Samata Sarana, Mutwal:
The batches of 2010/2011 of the Faculty visited this Pauper’s Palace to
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do a sociology assignment which led to an active interaction with the
inmates. Reciprocating this spirit of friendliness many of the residents
opened their hearts out to the fervent listeners. The day ended on a
happy note and to show the Faculty’s appreciation a donation was
made to part finance the urgent needs of these people.
iv. Charity at St. Agnes’ Convent, Bolawalana:
On 17th February, 2012 the day was spent with the retired Good
Shepherd Nuns who were domiciled there. The students came prepared
for manual labour. They engaged themselves in cleaning the vicinity
in and around the Convent. The day ended by entertaining the Sisters
to the songs of the golden oldies. A donation was made for the medical
care of the aging nuns who were spending the twilight years of their
noble and precious life totally dedicated to Jesus and His cause.
15. The Holy Mass & Retreats
i. The Holy Mass at Aquinas Chapel:
The Holy Mass on all days of special liturgical significance is organized
by the Faculty. The students are thus trained in liturgical discipline and
Latin singing.
ii. Retreat at Dev Arana, Polwatte:
A retreat was conducted at the said place for the students last year.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fernando OMI motivated the students to seek
meaning in what they have already undertaken – namely, the process
of theologizing. The Holy Mass and video presentations on the lives
of Saints enlightened the day. The rest of the session was spent
discussing the Thesis, Exams, Short Courses and Parish community
work followed by fellowship.
iii. Annual Retreat at Eymard Campbell Retreat House, Hanwella:
A day with the Lord, the annual retreat, was held from 24th to 25th
August, 2012 at the said venue. Rev. Fr. Neson Arulanandan SSS
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conducted the retreat on the theme ‘The Most Holy Eucharist, the
Source and Summit of our Christian Life.’ The students enjoyed the
tranquil atmosphere of the Retreat House and the inspiring lecture.
16. The Bible Animation Programmes
i. In Collaboration with the Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate:
The Eucharistic Rally and Exhibition, was held on 31st August – 2nd
September, 2012 at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, the Faculty
made an impressive presence. To the praise of all those who entered
the stall of Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate, the students gave the
Word of God as Bible cookies also to those who passed by. English,
Sinhala and Tamil Holy Bibles were given free to those who requested
them. Children’s Bibles/ booklets authored by Rev. Fr. Don Peter too
were distributed together with a book mark created by the Faculty in
view of this event. In addition chocolates were distributed to the young
ones. We housed the Catechetical Apostolate and the Tamil Theologate.
Further a questionnaire was issued by the faculty to assimilate if Bible
study is being conducted in parishes. The Faculty together with the
Dean cum Archdiocesan Director of Biblical Apostolate thanked the
Blessed Joseph Vaz Trust for this splendid opportunity offered.
ii. The Bible Hut & Short Courses into Parishes:
In future, the Faculty will walk, like the biblical rock of water, into
the Parishes of Colombo in order to share the Word of God with the
faithful. This is in line with the intention of His Eminence Malcolm
Cardinal Ranjith to safeguard and foster the Catholic faith in the City
of Colombo at a time of rising fundamentalism and atheism. The short
courses, completed at AUC, will be conducted in Deanery Centres,
while the Bible Hut, which houses biblical material for display,
distribution and sale, will be set in Parishes. The Bible Team of the
Faculty is already at work on these new ventures.
iii. The Bible Box & Tracts for the Times:
The Bible Box, which answers the questions people often ask, is
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serially published in Catholic Messenger, while Tracts for the Times
(derived from Henry Cardinal Newman), which render the biblical
roots of the Catholic faith, are prepared thematically starting from the
Most Holy Trinity.
17. Word of God in Aquinas Web
The Aquinas Web is utilized by the Faculty to spread the Word of God.
The special page, titled “Word of God” is enriched with Sunday Gospel
Reflections, Daily Gospel Reflections, Research Articles, Questions &
Responses and Biblical Courses. Miss Antoinette Jerom, a graduate
from the Faculty and an ICT lecturer of AUC maintains this special
page with much dedication and in a creative style.
18. Training of English Catechists
The Faculty is engaged in training of catechists of English stream.
This training is done:
i. through the Diploma, Higher Diploma and B.A. in Religious
Studies
ii. through the short courses conducted by the Faculty
iii. through the public lectures, seminars and symposia organized
by the Faculty
iv. through the Aquinas Web
v. through the special lectures envisaged in order to prepare them
for Catechists Exams I, II and III.
19. Staff of Excellence
We are happy to acknowledge the generous and committed service,
rendered by Miss Anne Florence Perera, the Administrative Secretary
of the Faculty and Mrs. Charmaine Rozaine Avory, Theology Librarian
cum Academic Secretary of the Faculty. May God be their reward for
the good work engaged in.
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20. Towards Future
We, as a Faculty of AUC, have grown from strength to strength. The
whole curriculum is focused more on the quality of the students.
The students, trained and highly qualified, will be a future asset of
the Church of Sri Lanka. The day when these students will mature as
zealous missionaries and lecturers will be the day the dreams of these
three wise and ambitious men who advocated the establishment of
their Faculty, His Eminence the late Thomas Cardinal Cooray OMI,
the late Very Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai OMI and Very Rev. Dr. Placidus
de Silva, will be fully realized. May our Blessed Mother continue to
love our Faculty and God bless Aquinas.
Report compiled by:
Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi
Dean - Faculty of Theology AUC
8th September, 2012 Feast,
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) INTERNAL DEGREE
IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN SINHALA MEDIUM
In keeping with the terms and conditions under which the agreement
signed between the Blessed Joseph Vaz Deva Dharma Nikethanaya
(BJVDDN) and Aquinas College of Higher Studies (ACHS) on
October 11, 2006, all students who are enrolled from January 2007
at the BJVDDN in Colombo and at the Negombo branch are eligible
to enrol as Students of Aquinas University College for the above
degree.
The students who complete their B.A. (four year) degree at BJVDDN
which is affiliated to the Congregation for Catholic Education and
Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome with a Cum Laude or above,
will be eligible to apply for the B.A. A Special Degree in Religious
Studies at Aquinas University College will be awarded, if the students
attend lectures for one more Semester and present a thesis on any
specialized area of Theological study.
The students who fulfil all the stipulated academic requirements and
successfully complete the thesis will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts
(Special) in Religious Studies of Aquinas University College.
Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, who is the Dean of the Faculty of
Theology at Aquinas University College and The Vice Rector of
BJVDDN will co-ordinate and work out the modus operandi to select
the students and organize the course of study.
On behalf of Aquinas University College, I warmly welcome Very
Rev. Dr. Daya Welikadaarachchi, the new Rector of the Blessed Joseph
Vaz Deva Dharma Nikethanaya and assure him our whole hearted
cooperation for the success of this programme.
Let me record with gratitude all the assistance given to us by His Grace
the Archbishop Emeritus of Colombo, The Most Rev. Dr. Oswald
Gomis, who was also the 1st Chancellor of Aquinas University
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College, and His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the present
incumbant Chancellor and the continued support given to us by the
outgoing Rector, Very Rev. Dr. Cecil Joy Perera and the members of
the Academic Council of the BJVDDN.
THREE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE AND B.A. DEGREE
PROGRAMME IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN TAMIL
MEDIUM.
The above courses are accredited to Blessed Joseph Vaz Deva Dharma
Nikethanaya (BJVDDN). The classes are held from July 3rd 2006.
We thank Very Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando, the Auxiliary Bishop
of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Reginald Lucian OMI, the Course coordinator
and the visiting lecturers for the cooperation extended in conducting
classes at Aquinas premises.
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THE SISTER FORMATION COURSE
Conducted under the auspices of
THE CATHOLIC MAJOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS (CMRS)
at Aquinas University College.
Dean: Rev. Sr. Rubika A.C.,
Operational Team Members:
Rev. Sr. Rose Fernando FMM
Rev. Sr. Cynthia Mendis PH
Rev. Sr. Rita Gunawardena HF
Rev. Sr. Geraldine CMF
Panel of Lecturers and their Subjects
Residential Courses:
Rev. Fr. Vanderwall S.J. - Prayer and Discernment
Rev. Fr. Paul Satkunanayagam - Leadership
Rev. Fr. Mariathas Selvaratnam OMI – Religious Life and its Spirituality
Rev. Sr. Cynthia A.C. PRH (Personal Human Relation)
A week Exposure Programme – Visit to the Free Trade Zone, a
Garment Factory and marginalized families and their life style. Rev.
Sr Noel Christine SCJM
Rev. Fr. C.P. Rajendram S.J. – Non-Violent Communication
Block Courses:
Rev. Fr. Gamini Silva OMI – Introduction to Theology
Rev. Fr. Alvin Fernando - Synoptic Gospel
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Rev. Fr. Reid Shelton Fernando – Church Documents
Rev. Fr. Anton Saman – Introduction to Scripture
Rev. Fr. Indra Fernando – Introduction to the Sacraments
Rev. Fr. Noel Emmanuel – Moral Theology
Rev. Fr. Tyrell Alles OSB – Pauline Letters / Acts of the Apostles
Rev. Fr. Raveen Perera – Buddhism
Rev. Fr. Jeyaraj Rasiah S J. Ecclesiology
Rev. Fr. Daya Shelton – Prophets
Rev. Sr. Sulochana FMM - Women in the Bible
Rev. Fr. Sheron Dias – Church History
Rev. Fr. Justin Chawkan SSS - Canon Law
Rev. Sr. Concelia H.C. – Yoga, Meditation and Holistic Living
Weekly Lectures
Rev. Fr. Anton Saman - Pentateuch
Rev. Fr. Wilfred Pinto - Mariology
Rev. Fr. Indrajith Fernando – Liturgy
Rev. Sr. Cynthia Mendis PH - Vita Consecrata
Rev. Sr. Anastasia Perera – Psychology
Rev. Fr. Indra Fernando - Baptism / Confirmation/ Confirmation / Catechesis
Rev. Fr. Placidus de Silva – Sociology
Rev. Fr. Sanjeewa Mendis – Christology /
Rev. Fr. Murukupillai OMI – Hinduism
Rev. Sr. Rose Fernando FMM - Social Teaching of the Church
Rev. Fr. Alfred Kirupakaran CMF - Ecology
Rev. Fr. Reginald Lucian OMI – Islam
Rev. Fr. William Evans – Eucharist
Rev. Fr. Dharshana Jayamanne - Methodology / Actualization of
Human Wholeness
Rev. Fr. Vaijir Shobha TOR – Psalms
Rev. Fr. Joy CMF - Gospel of John
Rev. Sr. Anastasia Perera SCJM - Emotions
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Guest Speakers
Rev. Fr. Shanthikumar Weliwita – Self Awareness talk
Rev. Fr. Erick Fernando & Mr. Nimal Perera - ASIPA
Dr. Jehan Perera - Update situation in Sri Lanka
Dr. Judeson Selvachandren MD (Russ), MD (Col) - Facts of life
Rev. Sr. Kathleen A.C. - Women trafficking / Women’s Day Special Programme.
Rev. Sr. Fatimanayaki A.C. Psycho Spirituality in Social Sphere
Rev. Sr. Irene Madurawela RGS – Power of GodOther Activities
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Once a term organizing a Day of Recollection.
On Fridays interiorization and done by the Dean.
Personal help.
On Every Wednesdays College Mass organized by the Sister Formees.
Once a month Birthday Celebration and get-together. Visiting the Worshiping places of Mosque, Hindu Kovil and Buddhist Temple.
Video show on life of the saints or Educational films or Psychological films.
Once a term publishing a bulletin “Sun Flower”.
One week Social Awareness Programme.
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The Annual Report for 2012
THE SISTER FORMATION COURSE OF THE CATHOLIC
MAJOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS (CMRS)
Sister Formation Programme.
The Vision and the mission of the Sister Formation Course conducted
by the Conference of the Major Religious Superiors, is to provide
the young Religious Sisters with adequate knowledge and practical
skills in keeping with their particular Charisms, “Growth towards the
fullness of life” (Jn.10:10)
The Sister Formation Course aims at providing the Sisters with a
sound, all round integrated formation, enabling each of them, to live
her religious life meaningfully as woman of God, docile to the Spirit,
capable of facing the challenges of life and responding to the needs of
our contemporary society.
This year 2012, the Sister Formation Programme began with 24
young sisters of temporary commitment of ten different Religious
Congregations. During the Course of the year additional sisters from
other Congregations namely Holy Cross, Sisters of the Blessed Virgin
Mary and Benedictines have been participating in the programme for
longer or shorter periods.
It was a privilege having with us a good balance of the two main races
Sinhala and Tamil and eight sisters from other nationalities (7 from
Myanmar and one from South Africa). It was the initiative of the Major
Superiors, to organize an Intensive English Course for three months
for the Sister Formees, ahead of the Sister Formation Programme
in preparation to give a solid foundation and to get the maximum
benefit during their academic year. Accordingly, the Student Sisters
who participated in this programme have benefited much to develop
their skills, talents, knowledge, grasping capacity and clarity of the
subjects.
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On 11th January 2012, we had the inauguration with the Eucharist
Celebration. The Rt Rev. Dr Emmanuel Fernando, the Auxiliary
Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo was the Chief Celebrant. The
other concelebrants are Very Rev. Fr Placidus De Silva, the Rector
of Aquinas University College and Rev. Fr Jeyaraj Rasiah SJ the
President of CMRS. It was followed by an official gathering at the
Sister Formation Class-room. The presence of Major Superiors, local
Superiors, a member of the Administrative team Sr. Cynthia Mendis
PH and the Student Sisters was truly encouraging. The Dean of the
Sister Formation Sr. Rubika delivered the welcome address followed
by a speech rendered by Rev. Fr. Jeyaraj Rasiah. He highlighted to
the students the importance of the SF programme its norms, rules and
regulations.
At the beginning of the Academic year Rev. Sr. Rose Fernando
FMM, the former Dean gave a full day session, introducing the Sister
Formation Programme. Through her inputs, she drew the attention of
the students to be alert and to be co-operative throughout the year to
get the fullest benefit from the courses. The guest speaker Rev. Fr.
Shanthikumar Welivita the Vice Rector of the Aquinas University
College gave a motivational talk. Sharing from his own life experiences,
he challenged the students to face life’s demands, to take up risks and
to make use of the opportunities given towards growth.
In the first week of the Academic year, the students were helped to
choose the Theme for the Year. Individual sharing and group activities
helped the students to reflect deeply, identify their religious vocation
and the special call of God this year.
The students were given 60 hours sessions on Introduction to Theology
and Scripture. The Scripture scholars Rev. Frs. Gamini Silva OMI
and Anton Saman systematically introduced the subjects and its
originalities to the students laying the foundation to understand the
entire course.
To deepen the bond of unity and understanding among the students
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and to know each other better, they had a month live –in-session
at Ampitiya “Divya Dharshana” Retreat House in Kandy. The
Student Sisters followed various block courses namely, Prayer and
Discernment, Leadership Programme, Non Violence Communication
workshop, Synoptic Gospels and Religious Life and its Spirituality
for 21st Century. The above Live –in-Session had created more space
and time for interaction. Group activities, sharing and discussions
had helped them to exchange their ideas, views and even to clarify
their doubts. Besides that putting up lively recreations, sharing the
household task, praying together and having meals together enriched
their personal growth to build a healthy Inter Congregational, Inter
Racial and Inter National community.
On Women’s Day, Rev. Sr. Kathleen AC was invited as a guest
speaker. She addressed the students sharing the problems of women
in today’s society. She showed a number of video clips that spelled
out the sufferings of trafficking women, migrant workers, abortion,
raping, killing, abusing, and manipulating both young mothers, girls
and girl children. The sharing of the current situation in Sri Lanka
moved the student sisters.
Rev. Sr. Ushani SCC the Coordinator of Women Trafficking and
Migration at SEDEC Caritas Sri Lanka, invited the sister formees for
a special programme at SEDEC. Together with her partners, she gave
an educational input and highlighted the insecurity of women, young
girls and the girl child. Student sisters were divided into groups for
discussion on how as a religious they could protect the women in the
society. A few students shared their special ministry and apostolic
experiences working with the women and safeguarding their life from
dangers. This sharing and reflection had given them a vision and a
thirst to move towards the suffering women in the society.
Daily lectures and block courses were on the following namely;
Pentateuch, Liturgy, Mass Media, Psychology, Vita Consecrata,
Introduction to Sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation, Methodology,
Human Actualization, Social Documents, Sociology, Ecology, Facts of
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Life, Moral Theology, Present Moment Awareness, Personal Human
Relationship (PRH), ASIPA, Mariology, Eucharist, Prophets, Book of
Revelation, Psalms, Code of Canon Law and Church History. They
helped to deepen their spirituality and the Theological Virtues and
thus live a meaningful Religious life.
A full weeks Social Awareness programme, helped in observing the
people in common places; Visiting the marginalized people, Free Trade
Zone employees had helped the Sister Formees to know the struggles
of our people, their daily demands and challenges, immoral practices,
early marriages and unhealthy relationships etc. Having lived with the
common people they have learnt to appreciate their religious vocation
and encounter the blessings of the Lord. This exposure had created a
new vision and a thirst for mission.
The Students highly appreciated the session on Holistic Living and
Yoga and Meditation given by Sr. Concilia HC. They learnt the art
of living by consciously becoming aware of their breath thereby
developing the original rhythm of the breath that brings integration and
harmony between body and mind as well as emotions. The breath also
cleanses the subconscious mind that carries the past hurtful memories
and affected emotions. Keeping in touch with Yoga and meditation
one can gain more life force energy which helps to organizes oneself
to be more flexible, to see things positively and to live in the present
moment a holistic life.
The Sister Formees had the opportunity to make their Day of
Recollection twice. First time they had it while they followed the Livein- Session at Ampitiya. On the second time, they had it at Athugiriya
Padre Pio’s Church. Reflecting the theme on Jesus as Divine and
Human. Sr. Rubika directed them in spiritual inputs and prayer.
Rev. Fr. Albert and his assistant offered the Eucharistic Sacrifice and
Sacrament of Penance. This day of prayer helped the Sister Formees to
enter into the Spirit of the Holy week with due preparation. During the
Season of Lent the Sister formees took interest to conduct the Way of
the Cross, sharing their own reflection for each station, in connection
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with the inputs they had received. Occasionally they also conducted
the Way of the Cross-at Aquinas University College on Fridays. On
every Wednesday as well as on Special Occasions Sister formees
organized the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Aquinas University College.
Sessions on Facts of Life, Current Political Situation, and Present
Moment Awareness too gradually helped the formees to be in touch
with themselves as well as what was happening around them.
The day of College Walk was another happy occasion for our
student Sisters. Sharing their talents and artistic skills, they prepared
appropriate banners according to the theme given by the Aquinas
University College. The Sister formees joined with other students and
walked along the street carrying their banners gave honour and glory
to Aquinas University College. They joined for the meal and enjoyed
the cultural show presented by the college students.
We are grateful to God and all those who have given of their service in
this formation ministry so far.
Report compiled by Rev. Sr. Rubica A.C.
Dean, Sister Formation Course
Let me take this opportunity to thank the Conference of Major
Religious Superiors for the trust and confidence they have placed at
Aquinas University College, and the course co-ordinator and Dean,
Rev. Sr. Rubika A.C., and the Operational Team Members: Rev. Sr.
Rose Fernando FMM, Rev. Sr. Cynthia Mendis PH, Rev. Sr. Rita
Gunawardena HF, Rev. Sr. Geraldine CMF, for their guidance and
support to administer the study programmes so efficiently.
(Fr. Rector’s note)
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AQUINAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
A Degree awarding Institute approved by the UGC
The Faculty of Undergraduate Studies
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE GENERAL CONVOCATION 2012
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BSc. In psychology and counseling
Diploma in psychology and counseling
BA. Business administration
Diploma in catholic education & teacher training
Foundation diploma in shipping
BSc. IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
Asst. Registrar & Course Co-ordinator:
Mr. Esmond de Silva B.Ph. (Rome), B.Th. (Rome), M.A. (Kelaniya – SL)
Panel of Lecturers:
Rev. Dr. Fraccid Anthony
B.Th (Rome), MA (Philippines), MA in Psychology (NY)
Ph.D.(Fordham- USA)
Rev. Dr. Sunil Rupasinghe
Dr. in Clinical Psychology (Chicago - USA)
Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita
B.Th.(Rome), B.A.(Peradeniya - SL), M.A.(New York)
Rev. Sr. Janet Nethisinghe
B.Sc. Psychology (Philippines), M.A. Counselling Psychology
(California)
Rev. Sr. Margie Wanniarachchi
M.A. in Pastoral Counselling (Fordham - New York - USA)
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Rev. Sr. Canice Fernando
B.A.(SL), M.A.(Pastoral Counselling)
Rev. Sr. Mary Selinta RGS
B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Bangalore - India)
Dr. Sarath Gunasiri Perera
B.A. (Pera - SL), M.Edu. (Col - SL), M.Ed. (Wollongong), Ed. D.
(Wollongong - AU)
Mr. Lakmal Ponnamperuma
B.A. (Psychology) Hons. (Pera - SL), M.Phil (Clinical Psy. - Colombo
- SL)
Ms. Arundathi Manorama Abeypala
B.A. (Bangalore - India), M.Sc. -Counselling Psy.( Chennai - India)
Ms. Amalka V.S. Edirisinghe
B.A. (Hons)(New Delhi - India), M.Phil. (Clinical Psy. - Colombo SL)
Ms. Achini Ranasinghe
B.Sc Psychology (Mangalore - India), MSc in Clinical Psychology
(Mangalore - India)
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Report: B.Sc. in Psychology & Counselling
In accordance with the mission and vision of Aquinas University
College where it states “….to prepare disciplined, socially conscious
and morally committed intellectuals and professionals to be catalysts
of a better world...", the Faculty of Psychology and Counselling
continues to produce BSc qualified Psychologists and Counsellors to
a society full of challenges to its human existence : consumerism has
taken control of human values; falsehood and deceit have become the
norm of the day; ever cherished value system is totally being distorted;
thus families, relationships and interactions are at the threshold of
destruction and collapse. Hence, having understood the need of the
day, the Faculty of Undergraduate Studies of Aquinas University
College has introduced Psychology and Counselling Programme in
the year 2006.
The year 2006 is a land mark in the annals of Aquinas as she received
the degree awarding status from the University Grants Commission
(UGC) of the Ministry of Higher Education of Sri Lanka. With this
recognition the Faculty of Psychology and Counselling has proudly
produced graduates in the past two years, 2010 and 2011 numbering
16 and 09 respectively.
This year too, at this convocation the Faculty of Psychology proudly
presents her third batch of BSc qualified graduates numbering 09; we
salute them as they receive their honours today.
Programme
BSc in Psychology and Counselling Degree Programme has been
designed to suit the standards of the Sri Lanka Qualifications
Framework(SLQF) recently issued by the Ministry of Higher
Education. Duration of the programme is three and a half ( 32\1) years
with seven semesters (each 6 months) of academic work comprising of
lecture series, take-home assignments, group/ individual presentations,
evaluations and semester end examinations. The students are exposed
both to theory in Psychology and practice in Counselling which is
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a unique feature of this programme. The programme covers over 36
modules with approximately 3 credits each with credit weighing of 30
percent and 70 percent for continuous assignments and end semester
examinations respectively.
There are 3 batches of students on roll; the third year 15, the second
year 22 and the first year 36 totalling 73. Each year the academic
programme commences in January with a new batch of students.
Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
Initially, the Diploma in Psychology and Counselling programme was
a separate one year programme. Eventually this has been incorporated
to the BSc Degree where students enrolled for BSc are offered this
diploma certificate at the end of successful completion of all academic
work prescribed for the first year. Apart from Aquinas Certificate the
students are entitled for the Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
offered by the National University of Ireland, Galway, since this
programme is accredited to NUI.
At this convocation too, the Aquinas University College has proudly
produced 27 diplomates to the society together with NUI; we
congratulate them.
Administration
Both BSc and Diploma in Psychology and Counselling programmes
come under direct supervision of Rev. Fr. Rector/ Vice Chancellor ,
Very Rev. Dr Placidus de Silva. The Senate, The Academic Council
comprised of panel of lecturers and the Board of Examinations &
Evaluations - all chaired by the Vice Chancellor meet as required
to discuss, evaluate and ratify the on-going programme and make
decisions for further enhancement of the programme.
All academic decisions & administrative matters are co-ordinated and
executed by the Assistant Registrar of the faculty.
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Co-curricular and Extra curricular Activities
As it is the need of the day to produce not only academically qualified
but also skilled and able graduates to the society, the faculty has initiated
and formed Aquinas Psychology Students Association (APSA). The
primary objective of APSA is to expose our students to develop their
soft skills through various co-curricular & extra-curricular activities.
The last year was also important to the faculty as it initiated and formed
Aquinas Psychology Alumni Association (APAA) which was a longfelt need. Though it is in the initial stages, it has gathered many alumni
and their goodwill and magnanimity will benefit not only the members
but also the faculty and Aquinas at large in the future. We wish APSA
and APAA all success.
Plan for the Future
The BSc Degree in Psychology and Counselling of Aquinas
University College, no doubt, one of its own and with the unique
nature will influence the society at large as it has done before. The
next academic year will be significant to the faculty for it has planned
the following:1. Revision of the curriculum: The academic discussions are
underway to evaluate the programme specially its curriculum to be
more productive in all its aspects particularly in view of qualifying
our students to achieve a high academic excellence. The Academic
Council has already recognized the areas need revision and thus planed
to work on strict deadlines on agenda.
2. Research and dissertation module: The dissertation which is already
a partial fulfilment of the BSc Programme needs much attention in
order to improve its quality and excellence. Thus a series of workshops
are scheduled to be incorporated into the time table to give students
clear guidelines of procedure and research methodologies which will
be also assisted by an oncoming a mini symposium presentation of
abstracts of the final year students.
3. Counselling Centre for practicum: A Counselling Centre in the
Aquinas Premises is being furnished with basic needs as it is vital for
a programme of this type. The proposed centre, which is deemed to
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help the students of the faculty who will be involved in the practicum
under the supervision of the lecturers, will also be available for other
students of Aquinas and even outsiders will benefit from the proposed
counselling centre.
Acknowledgements
Commitment to service, precision and perfection in every minute matter,
boldness in taking academic decision and enlightened leadership were
the unique qualities of the former Vice Rector/Dean of the Faculty of
Psychology and Counselling, Very Rev.Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita
that brought decisive changes and much needed advancement to
the faculty. We owe much to his dedication and untiring service for
over five successful years at Aquinas. We, the Academic Council
and the Tutorial Staff, the administration together with the students
congratulate Very. Rev. Fr. S K Weliwita for his new elevation as the
Episcopal Vicar of the Archdiocese of Colombo and, we pray that
he would have the same courage and vigour to bring about newness
within his scope of responsibilities for the welfare of both sheep and
shepherds in his region.
Conclusion
Both, BSc Degree and Diploma in Psychology and Counselling have
gained local as well as international recognition today as a result
of the dedicated and committed services of highly professional and
academically qualified tutorial staff. It is with much gratitude we
thank all the members of the lecture panel. We sincerely thank Very
Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva Rector /VC for his guidance given to us as
the chief shepherd of Aquinas University College. It is noteworthy to
mention that all students, lecturers, administrative offices together with
the Assistant Registrar work in one vision and in unison to produce
'disciplined, social conscious and morally committed intellectuals and
professionals to be catalysts of a better world'
(Aquinas Mission Statement)
Report presented by Mr. Esmond de Silva, Assistant Registrar
BSc./Diploma in Psychology and Counselling.
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BA DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Asst. Registrar & Course Co-ordinator :
Mr. Esmond de Silva B.Ph. (Rome), B.Th. (Rome), M.A. (Kelaniya - SL)
Panel of Lecturers
Mr. Pradeep Mahamuthugala
B.Com (sp), MBA,(SI), CIM (UK), Attorney - at- Law, Notary Public
Mr. Jerome .I.A. Vincent
B.com (Special) - Kelaniya, MBA - usjp, CIM (UK)
Mrs. M. K. D. Dushani M. Amarasinghe
BBA Accountancy (Special)- Colombo, Msc Accounting & Financial
Management (UK)
Mr. S. H. M. S. S. R. Samarasinghe
Concept and Objectives of BA Business Administration
Programme:
The BA in Business Administration Degree programme has been
designed to enable students enrolled at the Aquinas University
College to earn the Aquinas accredited qualifications of BA in
Business Administration which is approved by the University Grants
Commission of the Ministry of Higher Education of Sri Lanka.
The programme specially focuses on accommodating students who have
passed GCE A/L, yet deprived of opportunities for Higher Education in
Sri Lanka and who still seek knowledge & academic qualifications and
job opportunities in the career path of administration and management.
The programme also welcomes professionals, business owners, those
in Banking, Insurance & Financial services - etc.... to enhance their
professional and academic qualifications. Precisely, it also opens the
pathway to anybody who wants to learn and enter into professionalism
in Business Administration; to absorb administrative values & modern
Business Concepts; to equip with effective skills & techniques to suit
oneself in a contemporary Business
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Administrative Environment.
The entire Degree Programme can be completed in three (03) years
of which, the Diploma in Business Administration, and Advanced
Diploma in Business Administration are awarded to students at the
successful completion of the stipulated modular subjects in the First
and Second years respectively.
The BA Business Administration Degree programme of Aquinas
University College has taken a new leap as it has entered the main
stream of degrees offered by the Aquinas. Thus, it opens another door
for her students to enter the Business World with rightfully accepted
qualification. The revised programme too maintains the standard and
requirements of Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF), i.e., the
programme covers over 18 modular subjects with three credits, each
and credit weighing of 30% and 70% for assignments and semester
end examination respectively. A research in the business field is a
compulsory component in-cooperated in to the final year curriculum. With the blessings and guidance of Very Rev. Fr. Rector/ VC, the
programme continues with its first batch of students numbering 12 in
their second semester of the second academic year.
The second intake is scheduled to commence soon; applications have
been called, selections and registrations are in progress.
Aquinas University College thanks the former co-ordinator Prof. Dr.
Kennedy Gunawardana and his lecturer panel for their contribution
for the BA Business Administration over the years.
We thank all the new lecturers for their commitment and application
to do a serious job, imparting to their students knowledge and skills
which would eventually metamorphose them into fully fledged
administrators and managers.
Report presented by Mr. Esmond de Silva, Assistant Registrar
BA Business Administration.
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DIPLOMA IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION &
TEACHER TRAINING:Patron : - Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva,
Rector/Vice Chancellor
Course Director: - Very Rev.Fr. Ranjith Madurawala, Archdiocesan
Director of Education and
General Manager of Catholic Schools (W.P),
Asst. Registrar & Course Co-ordinator :
Mr. Esmond de Silva B.Ph. (Rome), B.Th. (Rome), M.A. (Kelaniya - SL)
Panel of Lecturers
Dr. Sarath Gunasiri Perera,
B.A. (Pera - SL), M.Edu. (Col - SL), M.Ed. (Wollongong), Ed. D.
(Wollongong - AU)
Mr. Lal H. Wijesinghe
BSc (Pera - SL), BEd (ousl),PGDE, M.Ed, MSc (J’pura).
Ms. J S P Nelum B Weerasuriya
B.Ed (Col), Dip in Social Sciences (Col), M.Edu (Col)
Rev. Fr. Jayalath Balagalla Dias
Rev. Sr. Mary Selinta Fernando,RGS
B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Bangalore - India)
Rev. Fr. Lalith Felix Perera
STL (Rome) Fundamental Moral Theology.
Ms. S Samarasinghe
BA (Pera - SL), Dip in Ed (Col), M.Ed (Col), M.Phil. in Ed. (Col)
Mr. Palitha Halawatha
BSc( Kelaniya), Dip. in Education (NIE)
Ms. L R Swarna Jayawardana
BA (Honus) - J’pura, PGDE, PGDE in Management, MEd, MSc.
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Report
Education is defined as "the preparation for life!" The Diploma in
Catholic Education and Teacher Training (DCETT) is especially
designed as a training programme for newly recruited teachers of
Catholic Private Schools of the Archdiocese of Colombo, to prepare
themselves for life as they mould and form the future generation for
the same purpose.
Hence, the primary objective of the course is to give much needed
formation, information, methodology and the attitudes to be an
effective and efficient teacher in order to guide the young to excel in
their talents and grow up to become useful citizens in control of their
own destiny."
The DCETT Programme commenced in the year 2006 as a six month
short course, and until last year the Aquinas has produced 6 batches
of diplomates.
After having much scrutiny on the whole, the DCETT took yet another,
but important forward leap by extending it to a comprehensive
one year programme, which was inaugurated on 22 October 2011.
Consequently, academic discussions were held, Administrative plans
were accelerated and syllabus & course contents were revised in a
very short period of time. The new programme immersed keeping the
promises of last year’s Annual Report.
The specific objectives of the new programme could be envisaged as
follows:
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To mould, empower and develop the personalities of teachers of
Catholic Private Schools;
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To enhance their Teaching Learning process to suit the current
trends;
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To develop skills to become fully productive teachers;
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To mould them as integrated personalities.
In view of achieving these objectives, the course structure has been
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designed in such a way that it includes and covers all vital aspects of a
Teacher training programme.
Academic Validity:The Academic Programme of the DCETT has been designed to offer
the required professional qualifications for student-teachers, while
training them to suit the specific needs of Catholic Education. The
programme covers almost 30 credits in accordance with the Sri Lanka
Qualifications Framework (SLQF). The credit weighing includes
examinations (70%) and take- home assignments (30%); The Teaching
Practice module has been strengthened with substantial practical hours
under direct supervision & evaluation by professionally qualified
personnel in the field. The academic programme has been supported
by several workshops; viz, Guidelines for Teaching Practice, Teacher
Personality and Education on Child Abuse. The DCETT programme
of study also demands her students to possess acceptable standard of
English language skills and Computer literary. For this purpose, passing
General English and Information and Communication Technology
Tests are made compulsory for all to be qualified for the Diploma.
In order to keep the zeal of Christian Spirituality the programme
ends with a "Day of Recollection" initiated by the administration and
organized by student-teachers themselves.
The first batch of the new programme had registered 89 StudentsTeachers last October and 77 of them continue to study in their
2nd semester which is scheduled to complete in October this year.
Through this programme, Aquinas University College will be able to
produce not only professionals but also spiritually sound, integrated
personalities as Teachers to Catholic private Schools.
Acknowledgement
We thank all the lecturers for the amazing interest they invest in
order to develop the quality of the DCETT, from its inception, which
has in itself become part of their vocation and not withstanding their
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profession. Rev Fr. Jayalath Balagalla, Ms. Nelum Weerasooriya, Mr
Lal Wijesinghe, Dr. Sarath Perera, Mr Palitha Halawatha, Rev. Sr.
Selinta Fernando and Rev. Fr. Lalith Felix have dedicated themselves
together with the Administration in one vision for the praise of the
programme.
It is with deep sense of gratitude, we remember the undivided services
rendered by the former Dean, Very Rev. Fr. S K Weliwita to this
programme. It is not an exaggeration to state that Fr. Weliwita as a
visionary tolerated much, dedicated enough and sacrificed a lot to
bring about timely required changes to the programme, of which,
results of his efforts are emerging unnoticed.
We thank Very Rev. Fr. Ranjith Madurawala, the Archdiocesan Director
of Education & General Manager of the Catholic Private schools, who
pioneered this noble venture. We appreciate the services of Rev. Fr.
Ranjith Madurawala towards the dynamic redesigning of Catholic
Education in the Archdiocesan, the DCETT at Aquinas University
College is one among many. We also thank his assistant Rev. Fr.
Heshan Fernando and his staff at the Catholic Education office.
All these were made possible because of the blessings and guidance
of Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector/VC of Aquinas University
College. It gives pleasure to work with our beloved Rector because,
once confidence is built, freedom could be exercised freely with
accountability.
Report presented by Mr. Esmond de Silva, Assistant Registrar,
Diploma in Catholic Education & Teacher Training.
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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN SHIPPING - (ICS - UK)
Co-Patrons:Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector/Vice Chancellor
Mr. Maxwell De Silva, Chairman- ICS Sri Lanka Branch
Asst. Registrar: Mr. Esmond de Silva B.Ph. (Rome), B.Th. (Rome), M.A. (Kelaniya - SL)
Academic co-ordinators : Mr. M.S.M. Ilmi, Ms. Anoma Ranasinghe
Administrative co-ordinator: Mr. Sudath Wickremasinghe
Report
The shipping industry has many opening for the young with the right
qualifications. Opportunities in the shipping field were confined only
to a few privileged persons up to recent times. After the advent of
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - UK (Sri Lanka branch) new
opportunities have been created and it has widened the horizons for
any interested individual.
Thus, Aquinas University College provides facilities for the
Foundation Diploma in Shipping - UK in collaboration with the
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - UK, which would open the doors
to sit for “Qualifying Examinations” that lead to the Membership of
the Institute of Charted Shipbrokers (MICS) UK, and thereafter, the
Fellowship of the institute (FICS).
Aquinas is very grateful to Mr. Maxwell De Silva, Chairman, and
the team of ICS Sri Lanka Branch for their support towards this
programme of study.
Report presented by Mr. Esmond de Silva, Assistant Registrar,
Faculty of Undergraduate Studies
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FACULTY OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts (General) Internal Degree in
Humanities Sinhala and English media
Administrative Structure of the Faculty (B.A. General) in
Humanities
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CHANCELLOR:
His Eminence Dr. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of
Colombo, as Proprietor of the Aquinas University College.
RECTOR/VICE CHANCELLOR:
Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Placidus de Silva
FATHER – IN CHARGE, VICE RECTOR & DEAN OF
THE FACULTY (UNTIL 31ST MAY 2012)
Very Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR & COURSE COORDINATOR
Mr. Sunanda Perera
SECRETARY CUM WEEKDAY COORDINATOR
Mrs. Damayanthi Samaraweera
COORDINATOR
(STUDENT/LECTURER AFFAIRS/WEEKENDS)
Mrs. Aruni Perera
OFFICE AIDE/ASSISTANT:
Mr. Adrian Prins
Subjects available at present under humanities section:
Economics, English literature, Christian Culture, Sociology, Mass
Communication & Sinhala in both English & Sinhala media of
instruction.
General English and Computer Literacy courses would be made
available as options to ensure proficiency in those areas prior to the
completion of the degree at a nominal fee for those interested. All are
subject to a test (conditions apply)
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LIST OF LECTURE PANEL
SINHALA
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Professor
Ananda
Abeysiriwardane
B.A.(Hons),
M.A.(Peradeniya), Ph.D.(Kelaniya)
Mr. Kalpa Eranda Pushpakumara - B.A.(Hons) Sinhala
(Kelaniya), Writer ship & Communication Diploma (Sri
Jayawardenepura), Cinema Diploma
ENGLISH
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Rev. Sr. Concelia - BA (Hons.) PDG, MA
Rev. Sr. Dominica Swampillai – B.A. (Hons.) English,
Peradeniya
Dr. Wilfrid Jayasooriya - B.A.(Hons) Eng/Econ./
History(Peradeniya), Dip. in Economic Development (Oxford
Uni), Ph.D, MA - English (South Illinois University at
Carbondale)
Ms. Vimukthini Nonis – BA (University of Bangalore). MA
-English Literature (Canterbury Christ Church University)
Mrs. Anupa M Weerarathne – ESOL (TKT) Mod. 1 & 2, B.A.
English (Sri Jayawardenapura), Adv. Dip. in English for Admin
& Academic purposes, NCE, Teacher Training
Mrs. Nadeeka Ariyadasa – B.A. (Special) English (Hons.)
University of Kelaniya, MBA – University of Kelaniya, Dip.
Journasilm & Communication, Dip. in Translation Studies
ECONOMICS
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Mr. N.K. Ratnadasa - B.A., MA., M. Edu.
Ms. Nalini Madanayake - B.A. (Hons) Economics (Peradeniya),
MA - Economics (Australia)
Mrs. K.D.V. Ratnaseeli - B.A.(Econ. Sp)
Mr. Priyankara de Silva – B.A. (Development Studies) Sri
Jayawardenapura, Dip. in Education, University of Colombo
CHRISTIAN CULTURE
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Rev. Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi - B.Ph(Rome), B.Th
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(Rome), S.S.L. (Rome), Dean Faculty of Theology
Rev. Fr. Dr. Xystus Kurukulasuriya – PhD (Rome), Christian
Archeology, MTh. (Rome) Dip. Archivisties (Vatican)
Rev. Fr. Dr.Gerald Rozairo – MA Ph. (Pune), LST (Rome), B.A.
Tamil, PhD. Christian Civil (Jaffna)
Mrs. Nimali Perera - B.A. (Hons) Christian Culture (Kelaniya),
Graduate Diploma in Education (University of Colombo)
Reading for M. Phil (Kelaniya University)
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
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Mr. Mervyn Senanayake - B.A. (Ceylon) M.Sc.(Mass Com.),
Post Graduate Dip. In Admin
Ms. Thiwankee Abeywardana Wickramasinghe – B.A. (Hons)
Mass.Comm (Kelaniya), LL.B (Hons) Open University of Sri
Lanka, MSSc. (Mass Comm)
Mr. L Sri Ananda Wedaarachchi – B.A (Hons) Sri
jayawardenapura, Diploma in Audio Visual Aids Technology
(Italy), Post Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, (BCIS,
Colombo), M.A. Communication (Sri Jayawardenapura), M.A.
Japanese Management Studies (Colombo)
Mr. Andrew Jayamamme – Consultant – Mass Media for Mass
Communication)
SOCIOLOGY
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Mr. M.M. Seneviratne - B.A., M.A.Q., M. Phil Dip. Edu.
Mr. A. Robinson – B.A.Hons (Jaffna), M.A. (Delhi), M.Phil
(JNU Delhi)
Mrs. Nirmala Nishanthi Aluthgama – B.A. (Sociology – Special)
2nd Upper (Kelaniya). M.A. (Kelaniya)
Ms. Tharindi Udalagama – B.A. (Hons) Sociology (Colombo)
(1st Class)
Ms. Chamathka Devasirie - B.A. Sociology (Colombo) (1st Class)
Ashra Anver – B.A. (Hons.) Sociology (University of Madras,
Chennai (1st Class), Masters in Regional Development &
Planning (University of Colombo)
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BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) INTERNAL DEGREE IN
HUMANITIES
LECTURES IN SINHALA AND ENGLISH MEDIUM DURING
WEEKENDS
At Aquinas University College, this degree programme is designed for
semester based examinations (2 semesters for each academic year) and
its total evaluation is based on 2 components: 70% being on written
paper and the balance 30% on written Assignment/Projects/Research/
Presentations etc. as devised and prescribed by the relevant lecturer
panels at the end of each semester.
However, having deliberated in depth by members of the Academic
Council and Examination Board, we have now changed this ratio to
60% and 40% respectively and made the two components integral and
compulsory parts of the total assessment from the academic intakes of
2012 onwards.
Consequently, the Student’s overall performance, both within the
classroom confines, based on traditional examination process and
outside the class confines, entailed involvement and participation in
all extracurricular and literary activities is expected and be improved.
We have adopted the most current and latest method of credit system
practiced by all reputed universities globally.
We constantly engage a qualified and well experienced panel of
lecturers, now numbering over 25, drawn from various local State
Universities and those with experience in the higher education
scenario in Sri Lanka and overseas, on visiting basis, to conduct
lectures in both English and Sinhala media. Our management strives
hard to enhance the quality of the lecturer panel by constant reviews
and recruitments where necessary to encourage a loyal, dedicated
and capable professional team who well understand the Vision and
Mission of Aquinas.
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In our Faculty, we believe in the use of technology in our pedagogical
approach to learning and teaching with the available tools such as
multimedia. Students use these tools for presentation of their research
work and project work.
In keeping with the Vision & Mission of our Founder, whose
aspirations have been faithfully carried out, diligently observed and
realized successfully by the successive Rectors and the able Board
of Administration comprising of Vice Rectors, Registrar, Assistant
Registrars, Lecturer panel, Librarians and other staff members. Our
faculty is elated and proud that our pioneering cohort of 2009 Batch
is graduating this year. In this hallowed Hall, Don Peter Auditorium,
there are 36 Grandaunts, today, who are patiently but expectantly
waiting to receive their degree certificates from the Chancellor, His
Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo.
Congratulations to the Batch of 2009 who are graduating today, while
we also extend our commiseration to those hard working students who
failed to make the grade this time around.
Be grateful my dear Grandaunts of the 2009 Batch, that finally you
have been rewarded with a sense of “Dream Come True”!
Now, you may go out to the society where you come from as a Catalystan “Agent of Change” to stand tall, strong and bold, as a true product of
Aquinas University College whose motto inspired you to “TO BEAR
WITNSS TO TRUTH IN LOVE” _ “FACIENTES VERITATEM IN
CARITAE”.
The 2nd cohorts, 2010 Batch, which numbers 75 students as at
date, commenced its lectures in January 2010 after a programme of
orientation and induction. They are in their 5th semester and their
academic year is from January to January and they are expected to
graduate in 2013.
We are proud of their current performance and wish them well in their
final year.
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Our 3rd. Cohort of 2011 intake comprises of 76 students, and is now in
its 3rd Semester. Their academic year is also from January to January
and they are expected to graduate in year 2014.
Most of them have performed well in their successive semester
examinations so far and we are hopeful that they would set new records
at the time of graduation.
The latest intake to our Faculty was done in June 2012 as the 4th
batch, which is numbering 64, is now in their 1st Semester expecting
to graduate in year 2015.
As another step towards our striving to reach excellence, we subjected
over 120 prospective students to 2 aptitude tests and a rigorous
screening process before enrolling 64 of them to the programme this
year. This procedure is being adopted now as we at Aquinas believe
in the delivery of a quality product going out as Aquinas Graduates to
the respective job markets.
We, at Aquinas are also conscious of the efficiency and meet the
demands of Quality Assurance, a special unit at the University Grants
Commission (UGC) who constantly monitor and screen both academic
and administrative aspects of the Non-State Universities in Sri Lanka,
such as ours.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AND
PROCEDURE.
Very Rev. Fr.(Dr.) Placidus De Silva, as Rector/Vice Chancellor of
the University College is at the helm of all the affairs with the overall
authority and powers vested in him.
Our Faculty came under the direct purview of Vey Rev. Fr. Shanthi
Kumar Weliwita, Vice Rector and Dean, during the period concerned,
(2010 – 2012 June) when he had to leave to take up the position of
the Episcopate Vicar of the Ja-ela Region.
Mr.Sunanda Perera, Assistant Registrar, carries out all administrative
and managerial functions detailed out to him by Fr. Rector, with the
assistance of his staff in the 3rd.Floor, - Jubilee Building under the
purview of Rev. Fr. Rector.
The degree programme is structured in line with the administrative
and academic procedures and practices of the universities both local
and in overseas and under UGC guidelines aimed at quality outcome
with the following Councils:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Office of the Assistant Registrar
Board of Examinations
Academic Council
Senate
Above units are being headed by Fr. Rector in his capacity as Vice
Chancellor, with the selective deputation by the Dean, forming into
a team of academics and administrators from within and outside as
participating members.
The Assistant Registrar’s office administers all operational affairs on
routine basis in keeping with the Rules and Regulations and policies
laid down. The Assistant Registrar also co-ordinates and liaise through
his staff with the students, lecturer panel and external and internal
departments of relevance.
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The Board of Examination administers under strict confidentiality all
matters relating to Examinations, evaluations, preparation and release
of results, grading and all related affairs under the Rules & Regulations
and practices. This consists of Fr. Rector, incumbent Dean, members
of the Board of Administration as required.
The academic Council headed by Fr. Rector comprises of the incumbent
Dean, Senior lectures of the respective departments and others from
the Board of Administration, as required.
Senate, the ratifying body comprises of thirteen (13) members from
both outside and within Aquinas University College and is chaired by
Fr. Rector,Vice Chancellor.
Professor Emeritus Ananda Abeysiriwardena, retired from Kelaniya
University, currently the Head of the Sinhala Department at Aquinas,
represents our Faculty at the Senate in Honorary capacity, rendering
yeomen service.
Reputed and eminent academics and administrators of repute from
various universities and institutions represent our Senate in honorary
capacity.
Highlights and important events of the year 2012
1.
The students of the Faculty of Arts have formed a “Students’
Association” to foster and cultivate teamwork, unity and
interpersonal relationships among students through activities of
academic and extra-curricular interests such as debates, drama,
lyrics and poems, creative writing and such in an organized
manner.
A concept, “Sanhida Pamula” – Art Festival, was initiated by
some of the lecturers in our faculty, very specially Mr. Kalpa
Eranda and Mrs. Nirmala Aluthgama who have been the prime
movers of the event, which was held on the 2nd September 2012
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for the second consecutive year. It was held in the Don Peter
Auditorium with the noteworthy participation of the students
of all three batches. A distinguished gathering of invited guests,
students, parents and well wishers were present to grace this
occasion where cultural, colourful and literal performance
by students, kept the onlookers spell bound. Trophies and
certificates were awarded to the successful participants in all
the events.
2.
A “Dorata Weduma”, a launching of 2 books, a noteworthy
event was held on 1st September by Mr. Kalpa Eranda of our
Sinhala Department.
3.
In May 2012, a very moving and heart rending event took place
when the students of all 4 degree level faculties, including
ours, held a Farewell function to say “Good Bye” to Very Rev.
Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita, Vice Rector and the Dean of the
faculty. He was felicitated and appreciated by all alike in the
most fitting manner.
4.
During the same month, the lecturers and the administrative staff
of all three faculties which Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita headed,
paid an accolade by a memorable felicitating celebration, held
in Negombo and expressed their sentiments of gratitude to Fr.
Weliwita for the services he rendered to Aquinas University
College, very specially to our faculty for the last 3 years.
5.
The highlight of the Orientation programme for 2012 Batch was
the presentation delivered by the Guest Speaker, Mr. Mohan
Pallyeguru, the reputed motivator. The students, lecturers and
the members of the Board of Administration took keen interest
in attending the session.
6.
We were privileged to have the services of veteran media
personnel, Mr. Andrew Jayamanne of repute and fame who
conducted several workshops to our students as an additional
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feature to the Mass Communication syllabus with practical
training and demonstrations. These sessions were conducted
on holidays with the guidance of Mr. Mervyn Senanayake, the
senior lecturer in Mass Communication.
7.
Students of the pioneering batch (2009) held two felicitation
functions in June this year to thank and acknowledge the
services rendered by the lecturers and administrative staff of
the Faculty. Two moving functions were held in Kandalama
Hotel and in Mt. Lavinia beach respectively with fun and frolic,
fit for the occasion.
8.
A very special thanks and acknowledgment must go to the
past and present officials of the Students Association of the
Faculty of Bachelor of Arts whose untiring efforts have seen
the most fulfilling and heart throbbing event in the form of
an Art Festival- “Kala Ulela” in both successive years. What
was remarkable is their leadership and organizational abilities,
talents and dedicated team work which we all appreciate and
encourage.
Future Plans;
In keeping with the requirements of the day and future needs of our
society where our graduates need take a forefront in the economic
growth of the country in a more meaningful manner, at Aquinas
University College, we plan to add up job oriented degree programmes
with more focus on employability within our mandate from the
University Grants Commission.
A lot of hard work is underway to formulate such syllabi in consultation
with both academia and industry experts so as to meet the demands of
the times.
We are confident that, thereby, our Faculty of Humanities would
contribute immensely towards the economic progress of the country
in the next decade.
We pray that our efforts would bear fruits!
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Acknolwedgemnts
Our acknowledgement and sincere thanks go to Rt. Rev. Dr. Marius
Peiris, Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo, Very Rev. Fr. Ivan Perera,
Episcopal Vicar for Western Region & National Director of Catholic
Education, Very Rev. Fr. Ranjith Madurawela, Archdiocesan Director
for Education and the Manager for Catholic Schools, Rev. Fr. Anton
Saman Hettiarachchi, Rev. Fr. Jagath Balagalle, Rev. Fr. Xzestus
Kurukulasooriaya, Rev. Fr. Gerard Rozairo OMI, Rev. Fr. Daya
Shelton Welikadaarachchi and other Reverend priests and Reverend
Sisters who have been of immense support and encouragement to our
faculty in various ways.
We also acknowledge the loyal and dedicated services rendered to us
by all our resourceful lecturers who have been our source of strength
and support at all times. Without our dedicated and loyal panel of
lecturers our journey of success would not have been a reality.
Our sincere thanks go out to all the Members of the Board of
Administration, specially to Mr. M. L. Fernando, Registrar, Mr.
Jayamanne, Librarian, Mr. Esmond De Silva, Mr. Neville De Silva
and Mr. Milroy Wickramasinghe, , and to Mr. Lasitah Devendra, Dean
of the Faculty of BIT, my colleagues for the encouragement received
for sharing our mutual concerns at the inception of our programmes.
A special mention needs to be done to thank whole heartedly to Rev. Sr.
Rita Gunawardena HF, the former Asst. Registrar whose support and
co-operation, helping hand and guidance at the commencement of this
programme in early 2009, was of immense benefit to me personally
when I stepped into shoulder the responsibility of Assistant Registrar
of the faculty of B.A. Humanities.
A very special mention of the staff attached to the Assistant Registrar’s
office for the consciousness, dedication and commitment with which
the most challenging and critical tasks are accomplished, meeting
deadlines without a grumble, ever ready to shoulder the burden. It is
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only fitting if I remember with gratitude the contribution and support
rendered to our faculty by the minor staff who are devoted and faithful
to their duty.
Finally, let me say a big thank you, Very Rev. Dr. (Fr). Placidus De
Silva, our affable and inspiring Rector/Vice Chancellor, who continues
to guide us all like a Good Shepherd in wisdom and humility and
to Very Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita, former Vice Rector/Dean
of the faculty, for the untiring efforts, passion and commitment with
which we were guided and directed in our quest to reach excellence,
over the last 3 years.
Thank you.
Report compiled by Mr. Sunanda Perera
Assistant Registrar- Internal Degree (B.A- Humanities)
Faculty of Undergraduate Studies
17th. August 2012
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FACULTY OF UNDERGRAUATE STUDIES
Faculty of Information Technology
Course Director : Very Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar
Weliwita, (until 31st May, 2012)
Dean of the Faculty : Mr. Lasitha Devendra (Engineer)
Management Support: Mr. TMF Packeer,
Mr. Mohamedali Abdulhussain
Directors of Asian Technologies,
Student councilor/Coordinator: Mr. Imtiaz Jaldin
Panel of Lecturers : Permanent & visiting lecturers from leading state & private Universities
Objectives:
The Aquinas University College Bachelor of Technology (AUC
BIT) Degree is focused on creating Information Communication
Technological (ICT) professionals with a clear mandate to develop
high-end ICT specialists in specific domains. Also with a vision
to accomplish Sri Lanka's ambitious endeavour to take greater
international market share in the ICT field.
Highlights of the Aquinas University College Bachelor of Information
Technology (AUC BIT) Degree:
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Degree combined with international qualifications
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Reputation for educational excellence
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Pedagogical learning methods
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Focused on creating ICT professionals
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Up to date curriculum
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Unique industry/domain experiences
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Guest lecturers
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Research project
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Affordable costs
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Degree program
Faculty of Information Technology
The professional BIT Degree, offered by Aquinas University College,
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sets itself apart from similar IT degrees by focusing on training the
degree holder with comprehensive core IT skills, and exclusive
training to acquire internationally recognized qualifications from world
renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Novel, PMI, CISCO etc. The
BIT degree and along with the internationally recognized qualifications
will assist the graduates for suitable higher employment, and also will
be confident in facing challenges of a true IT professional. The BIT Degree programme, which was approved by the University
Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka in the year 2005, is designed
to be completed in 3 years. The degree program is conducted in the
English language. The first 2 years of the course will consist mainly
of academic training, and activities associated with hands on practical
training, where the students will gain comprehensive knowledge in
Information Technology. The students will also acquire the core skills
and competencies that will be the foundation for the specialization and
his/her the future career. In the 3rd year of the Degree the students
will decide work on the preferred field within the IT profession
and during the last 6 months of the final year the students will be
trained and prepared by the specialized IT lecturers, to undertake a
series of examinations that will lead to an internationally recognized
qualification. All module examinations are based on continuous
evaluations and a final end semester written examination. Each student
is expected to write a research report based on his/her identified area
of specialization. The research report will be supervised by a qualified
supervisor and the student should defend the research at the viva.
The research component is a compulsory module. The BIT degree
lecture panel consists of qualified lecturers from leading state/ private
Universities. In addition to the regular lectures, from time to time there
will be specialized lectures on latest technologies and trends, which
will be delivered by expert lecturers and industry specialists.
The first batch of the BIT degree commenced in November 2009
with 16 students and awaiting their graduation at the year 2012
convocation.
The second batch of the BIT Degree, commenced in December 2010
currently with 21 students, who have almost completed the academic
modules, are waiting to commence their research project work, &
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proceed to work towards Professional certifications. They are expected
to complete the Degree by the August 2013.
The 3rd intake of the BIT degree program did commence in October
2011 with 32 students, who underwent a comprehensive induction
program with the modules such as English & technical report writing,
Basic management & soft skills and Fundamentals of Information
Technology. Upon successful completion of the induction program,
the first semester academic modules were started in February 2012.
The first semester modules were Mathematics for Computing 1,
Introduction to Computer Programming, Computer System and PC
Applications, System Analysis and Design and Information System.
The Semester 2 modules are Data Structures and Algorithms Analysis,
Software Engineering, Database Management System, Computer
Architecture and Numerical Methods are now in progress.
We are pleased to state that most of our undergraduates are gainfully
employed.
The 4th batch registration process is now on. We will encourage any
student, who has completed the GCE (A/L) examination in any stream
OR with acceptable qualifications in IT, to register for the BIT degree
without delay. Please call : our Student Councillor/Coordinator Mr.
Imtiaz Jaldin on mobile no: 0772 927444 for any further details.
I wish to thank our former Vice Rector and Fr. In Charge of the BIT
Degree program Very Rev. Fr. Shanthikumar Weliwita, for his guidance
& commitment, our Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology,
Mr. Lasitha Devendra for his dedication towards managing the faculty
functions, the Directors of Asian Technologies, Mr. TMF Packeer &
Mr. Mohamedali Abdulhussain for providing management support,
all the fulltime/part time lecturers for their commitment, setting high
standards in teaching and finally the Student councillor/Coordinator
Mr. Imtiaz Jaldin for all the coordination work.
Report compiled by Mr. Lasitha Devendra
Dean of the Faculty BIT
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THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
The Faculty of Agriculture - Founded in 1966, provides a full-time
two year Diploma course in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. Those
who successfully complete the course are awarded the Certificate for
Diploma in Agriculture.
Government Approval
The Ministry of Agriculture Development and Research of the
Government of Sri Lanka has given approval and recognition to the
Diploma in Agriculture Certificates offered by the Aquinas University
College, in 1981.
The Ministry of Public Administration has gazetted stating that this
Diploma offered by Aquinas is on par with that awarded by the
Government sponsored Schools of Agriculture. Students of Aquinas can
now apply for vacancies in Government service along with Agriculture
Diploma Holders from Government Agricultural Schools.
Father in-charge:
Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva – Ph.D. (UK), B.Th.(Rome), B.Sc.
(Sociology) Hons. London, M.A./ Dip in Sociology (Colombo) B. Th.
(Rome)
Assistant Registrar: P. N. De Silva (BA)
Directress : Mrs. Dayani Samarawickrama (BSc)
Panel of Lecturers
Mr. K. Karunanayake (BSc, MA (Dev. Econ), ANU, Australia.
Mrs. Dayani Samarawickrama (BSc)
Ms. S. Mudalige (BSc)
Mr. Sarath Weeratunge (BSc, MSc)
Mrs. D. Goonatilake (Dip. in Agriculture)
Miss Jayamini De Silva B.Sc. M.Sc.
Mr. Kavinda Wijesinghe (Dip. In Agriculture)
Mr. Thiaga Pathmachandra. (Dip.in Agriculture)
Secretary : Mrs. Lakmini Ranasinghe
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REPORT OF THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
(2011-2012)
The Faculty of Agriculture of Aquinas University College, has
choked up already the 46 th year in 2012 and eagerly is awaiting to
hear the Golden Jubilee Bells in 2016. The Faculty of Agriculture
formerly known as the School of Agriculture was established by Rev.
Fr. Tissa Balasooriya OMI. The Hon. E. L. Senanayaka, then Minister
of Agriculture granted the Government approval and recognized our
Diploma in Agriculture, during the time of Dr. A. W. R. Joachim,
who was the former Director of the Department of Agriculture in the
Aquinas University College..
The State Universities have recognized our two year Aquinas Diploma
in Agriculture as an entry requirement for their degree programmes.
The Government Departments, Corporations and Boards also recruit
our Diploma holders similar to those of Government sponsored
Schools of Agriculture. Thus Aquinas enjoys the parity status with
Government sponsored schools of Agriculture. Several universities
in Sri-Lanka especially the Sabaragamuwa University, Uva Wellassa
University and the Open University in Sri Jayawardhanapura have
granted our Diploma holders exceptions in their major courses in their
Degree programmes in Agriculture. Similarly, Fresno University of
California, U. S. A. the Southern University of Coff & Harbour, N. S.
W. Australia too have granted concessions to our Diploma Holders to
proceed with their Bachelors Degree programmes in Agriculture.
The Aquinas Diploma in Agriculture is a full time two year course.
Sixty Four (64) students have successfully completed their two
year programme of study this year with written, practical and oral
examinations and also have submitted their assignments. They have
also done projects after having attached to different institutes in the
field of Agriculture and have completed their dissertations based
on the relevant projects and have presented the same to Board of
Examiners in order to fulfil the requirements of the Aquinas Diploma
in Agriculture. They will be awarded their diplomas at this graduation
ceremony. We congratulate them and wish them every success in their
respective careers.
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During this Academic year we commenced our Diploma Course in
late September 2011 with 91 new students. Residential orientation
programmes for one week each were held at our 46 Acre Farm at
Walpola, Ragama, on 17th September and 29th September for male and
female students respectively. The 91 students, who began their studies
in early October 2011 are continuing their lectures at the College, with
practical work at our Aquinas Farm; we are commencing our Diploma
Course for 2012 on 1st September 2012 for which 112 students have
got registered.
The Agricultural work-camps and Agriculture Projects held at the
farm have boosted students' enthusiasm in farming and provided
opportunities to improve their leadership qualities. Furthermore the
team work efforts helped achieve success in farming, found it useful
in improving their entrepreneurial capacity and in part-financing
their educational tours to Agricultural Research Institutes, Training
Centres etc. During the 2nd Term, which commenced on 03. 01. 2012
and the 3rd term which commenced on 22. 05. 2012 they went on
educational tours to FMTC Training Institute in Anuradhapura, SitaEliya Agriculture Research Centre, Sita-Eliya Seed Potato Farm, Tea
Research Institute (TRI ) Thalawakele, New Zealand Livestock Farm
& Ambewela Livestock Farm, Rubber Research Institute Agalawatta,
Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Paddy Research Centre,
Bathalagoda, Plant Quarantine Institute, Katunayake, Floriculture
Training Centre at Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, Food Science
Training Research Centre Gannoruwa, and Artificial Insemination
Centre, Kundasale.
We thank all the Directors of the research institutes and the training
centres, managers and all others involved in making these study tours
extremely informative and productive for our students.
In addition the Faculty conducted during this period a Work Shop on
Organic Cultivation a Residential Farm Practical Programme for 1st
Years and a Residential Farm Practical Programme for 2nd Years by
Prof' Richard Thornton Smith.
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Further several projects were started during this year inside the
Walpola Farm initiated by our Directress and with the participation of
the students which has an educational and a commercial value.
As English has been made compulsory for all Diploma students of
this faculty, they can be assured that they would not lag behind when
seeking higher studies and employment.
Further a decision has been taken to conduct the Diploma Course in
English Medium too from this academic year, and we have advertised
the Course accordingly.
The preliminary work towards starting our Agriculture Degree
which we started with the blessings of U. G. C. and the assistance of
a committee headed by Dr. Hema Kumara Nanayakkara had to be
abandoned due to a policy decision by the Government to postpone
the opening of private Universities in Sri Lanka.
The new Directress of the Faculty, Mrs. Dayani Samarawicrama was
appointed during this period and while we welcome her warmly we
convey our sincere thanks to Mr. K. Karunanayake for the valuable
services rendered during his tenure of office as the former Director of
the Faculty.
The services of Mr. Neville de Silva, Assistant Registrar, Mrs. Dayani
Samarawickrama, Directress, Mr. Clement Perera, CEO, Aquinas
Farm, Lecturers, Asst. Lecturers, Staff at the Farm and Laboratories
are appreciated for their contributions towards the success of the
Faculty. Furthermore, we cannot forget our very Rev. Dr. Placidus De
Silva, Rector, who is always there as the over-all in-charge to assist
the Faculty by way of his valuable advice and generous contributions
which is a huge strength towards our success.
During this present academic period, our lecturers Mrs. Gayani
Ratnayake (BSc, MSc) and Miss Nadeema Thillekaratne B.Sc.
attached to the Faculty left Aquinas and Miss Jayamini De Silva B.Sc.
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M.Sc. was recruited in place of them.We thank them sincerely for their
dedicated service. Further, two new Assistant Lecturers graduated
from Aquinas in 2011 are appointed to our panel of Staff, namely Mr.
Kavinda Wijesinghe and Mr. Thiaga Pathmachandra.
In conclusion, we wish to make a special note here in regard to the
valuable contribution made by the Former Minister of Agriculture and
the Former Senior Advisor / Consultant to the President on Agriculture,
Dr. Hema Kumara Nanayakkara in delivering special lectures to our
students on a voluntary basis during this period, which he hopes to
continue in the coming years too.
Summary
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Orientation Course for 91 students
Boys -
17th September to 22nd September 2011
Girls -
24th September to 29th September 2011
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Second Term
:- 03rd January to 23rd March 2012
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Sessional Examination :- 19th April to 10th May 2012
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Third Term :- 22nd May to 13th July 2012 (1st Year)
and to 20th July 2012
(2nd Year)
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Promotion Examination:- 26th July to 11th August 2012
•
Final Examination :- 14th August to 07th September 2012
•
Orientation Programme :- 1st September to 15th September
2012 (for the 2012 batch)
First Term of 2012 begins on 25th September 2012.
Report compiled by:
P.N.De Silva
Assistant Registrar
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FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY & HOTEL
MANAGEMENT
(AQUINAS HOTEL SCHOOL – HOTEL & TOURISM)
OBJECTIVES
Opportunity to gain internationally recognized hotel management
training which is tailored to the demands of hospitality recruiters
worldwide.
The course covers both operational and management theory. On
successful completion of the course the students will obtain an
internationally recognized qualification.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr. Raymond Samarakoon, Vice Rector.
Diploma in Social Rural/Leadership/(Philippines)
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR:
Mr. Milinda Hettiarachchi,, FHCIMA,NBIM,CHA
LECTURE PANEL;
Mr. Chandra Jayathilake, FHCIMA,FIH9UK0,JP.
Mr. Vijitha Nugegoda, holds Diploma in general Catering, Post
Graduate Diploma in industrial engineering, Post Graduate Diploma
in International Affairs, Foundations of Leadership, Certificate in
International Training Methodology on the job trainer, Membership in
Professional Association.
Secretary: Miss Kaushalya Janani
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REPORT OF THE HOSPITALITY FACULTY
The Hospitality Faculty of Aquinas Hotel School embarked on the
British based OTHM (The Organization for Tourism and Hospitality
Management) courses with Ofqual / QCA Accreditation from the UK
Govt. leading to an MBA, with the visit of the OTHM officials from
UK.
There were 8 students and all of them passed the exam with one
candidate obtaining over 70% of marks in the exam in June 2011.
The Aquinas Hospitality Faculty was the FIRST unit to commence
the OTHM / UK Exams in Sri – Lanka, though promoted here by
OTHM.
We are also very grateful to late Dr. Aelred Samarakoon, President
L.C.D. Dublin, Ireland for being a valuable partner in these ventures..
We also greatly appreciate the continuous guidance and encouragement
given by Rev.Fr. Raymond Samarakoon, Vice Rector & Course
Director of this course. Mention should be made with respect and
gratitude that the late Dr. Aelred Samarakoon was the founder member
of the Faculty of Aquinas Hospitality Management (Hotel & Tourism)
with the cooperation of Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, the Rector,
Aquinas University College.
It is with pleasure and respect I place on record, Mr.Milinda
Hettiarachchi, FHCIMA,MBIM,CHA, our Academic Director, a
distinguished Aquinas University Alumnus who has rendered his
services with total commitment. His liaison with students and lecturers,
in the selections of students, and career guiding them and seeing to
the placement is greatly appreciated with much gratitude. Mr.Chandra
Jayathilake, Vijitha Nugegoda as lecturers performed diligently and
consistently. Ms.Kaushalya Janani has been of great help at the Faculty
for her assistance at the clerical desk.
There are 30 students in the Faculty list at present including the Army
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officers. The Professional Course being on the upmarket scale, the
faculty faces stiff competition from the lesser known fee levying
institutions. Proficiency in the English Language has been a great
deterrent to many students unfortunately.
The seating Capability is for 30 students. The Faculty lectures are
mostly on weekends to facilitate the working students.
Mr.Milinda Hettiarachchi as the Academic Director and Lecturers
Chandra Jayathilake and Vijitha Nugegoda have continued to work
with dedication.
The Faculty is currently conducting the Five OTHM Specialization
courses for the December 2012 examination and preparing for the
January 2013 intake of students for the June 2013 examination.
The Academic Director of the Faculty successfully secured 22 officers
from the Sri Lanka Army to improve their hospitality service on a
competitive curriculum designed by him in liaison with the Faculty
lecturers, at Diploma level.
The Hospitality Faculty has shown much promise and progress during
the period in reference and we are thankful to the Academic Director,
Lectures and secretary for their hard work and commitment.
Report Complied by ;
Rev.Fr.Raymond Samarakoon
Vice Rector & Course Director of theFaculty of Hospitality
Management
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THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ( 2011 -2012)
The Faculty of Engineering established in 2008 in collaboration with
the Colombo branch of City & Guilds (U.K), has already gobbled
down four years of its existence in the Aquinas University College.
Nearly one thousand students have gone through this pristine portal
with flying colours, as professional engineers and technicians in
Construction Industry, Quantity Surveying, Telecommunication
Systems or Electrical & Electronic Engineering. It is with pride and
joy that we present the events and accomplishments made by this
Faculty, for the academic year commencing from July 2011, during
which 159 students in Toto successfully qualified themselves in either
of the above mentioned field of studies. The Engineering Council
(UK) held its Graduate Diploma Examination in June 2012 for the last
time, for which 39 students appeared and have produced satisfactory
results.
Fathers in charge
Very Rev.Dr.Placidus De Silva (Rector)
Rev.Fr. Dinesh P. Fernando (Vice Rector) from May 2011 to May 2012
Rev.Fr.Chandanalal Fernando (Vice Rector) from June 2012 to date
Management
Mr.E.A.L.Kusum Fernando (Asst. Registrar)
Mr.J.A.S.Kaviratne (Director/ Managing Partner)
Miss.Kushali Ruwanthika (Management Assistant)
Miss.Suhashini Dilushi (Management Assistant)
Panel of Lecturers
Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying
Mr. K U S Amarasekara
Miss.Sandani Kaviratne
Mr. A. Wijesiri
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Mr.G.D.R.Hettiarachchi
Mr. P N S Jayaweera
Mr.Niroshan Perera
Mr.D.I.Fernando
Mr.Viroshan Tissera
Mr.S.H.R.Darmadasa
Miss.Iresha Madubashini
Miss. K.Dimantha Dias
Miss.T.V.K.I.S.Karunasena
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mr. N. L. W. Edirisinghe
Mr. C. D. Wijeweera
Mr. Senajith Dasanayake
Mr. M.Thariq Faiz
Mr. Lakshman Jayasooriya
Mr. K.A.S.Lasantha
Mr. Roshan Premarathne
Telecommunication Systems Engineering
Ms.R.M.A.P.Samaradiwakara
Mr.R.B.Thilakarathne
Mr.Yanendra Weerakkody
Mr.Chinthaka Wanigaratne
Mr.Rakitha Thalawatta
Certificate Level (Aquinas)
Mr.Sampath Weerasinghe
Mr.Malavi Pathirana
Mr.B.P.De Alwis
Mr.K.D.W.Goonewardane
Mr.K.M.A.Kariyawasam
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Radio/TV & Monitor Repairing
- Electrical & Electronics
- Draftsmanship
- CCTV
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We are grateful for the continued co-operation and support given by
City & Guilds (UK) for professional studies in Engineering. City &
Guilds (C&G) has successfully launched their own Graduate Diploma
courses in Sri Lanka and on 16th July 2012 proudly announced its
official commencement at a special function held in the British High
Commission in Colombo, attended by H.E.John Rankin, the High
Commissioner for Britain in Sri Lanka: The other dignitaries who
graced the occasion were: Mr S.B.Dissanayake ,the Hon. Minister
of Higher Education, Mr Muffthy Hashim, the Regional Manager
of City & Guilds in Colombo, Mr Thilak Silva,the President of the
Engineering Council of Sri Lanka, heads of all the C&G centers in
Sri Lanka and host of other important personalities connected with
the professional field of Engineering.
We gratefully place on record, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith,
the Archbishop of Colombo and the Chancellor of Aquinas University
College, for his far sightedness and wise decision in handing over the
former Fr Ignatius Perera’s Radio Laboratory at Kotahena (Colombo
13) for the out and out use of the entire Faculty of Engineering. The
official inauguration ceremony of the faculty was held on 14th January
2012 in its refurbished building with better facilities and more spacious
rooms for all utilities. His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith in
his memorable address after the blessing of the block, explained the
meaning of and stressed the importance of the motto of Aquinas
University College, ”FACIENTES VERITATEM IN CARITATE” (TO
BEAR WITNESS TO TRUTH IN LOVE). The occasion became still
more glamorous amidst the presence of Rev Fr Rector, Vice Rectors,
the Registrar, members of the Board of Administration, several priests,
fellowship members, lecturers, students, past pupils of the former
Radio Lab, parents and other well wishers.
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The numbers of students who have got registered within the year
are as follows
JUNE 2011 SEPT 2011 JAN 2012JUNE 2012
ADV. DIPLOMA DIPLOMA LEVL
TOTAL
33
22
55
-
25
25
34
45
79
63
30
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The City & Guilds (UK) Examinations are usually held in June &
December. We recruit our students thrice a year: in January, July &
September. City & Guilds New Graduate Diploma Courses began on
18th August 2012 with 12 students.
Our targets for the 5th anniversary in January 2013 are the following;
•
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•
•
•
•
Affiliation with a British University,
Obtain recognition of National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) for our certificate courses,
Finalize our initial negotiations with Tertiary and Vocational
Education Commission (TEVC) , Sri Lanka Institute for
Architecture (SLIA) Computer Aided Draughtsman (CAD)
centre, National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority
(NAITA) & Frostaire
An easy loan system with the Commercial Bank, Colombo 08
/13 for our students
To commence Marine Engineering courses and
To start a certificate course in Engineering Architectural
Drafting.
To exceed the total number of students enrolled within the first
five years to over 1000,
Well planned strategies were gradually executed by Rev.Fr.Rector,
Dr.Placidus de Silva and the management towards the progress and
success of the faculty within its first four years. We record with gratitude
the assistance rendered by Rev Fr Dinesh Priyadarshana Fernando, the
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1st Vice Rector of the Faculty of Engineering, to improve the overall
standard of the students and the faculty in general. We wish Rev.
Fr .Dinesh all success in his new appointment at St. John’s Church,
Mattakkuliya as the Parish Priest and also in charge of the English
medium ‘Daham Pasal’ in the Archdiocese of Colombo. We wish Fr.
Dinesh, AD MULTOS ANNOS!
We warmly welcome Rev.Fr .Chandanalal Fernando, our 2nd Vice
Rector of the Faculty appointed in June 2012. We are confident that his
experience in administration and the acquired knowledge in engineering
field will definitely be beneficial to the entire faculty tremendously.
We wish Fr. Chandanalal God’s choicest blessings abundantly to carry
out his priestly functions as well as responsibilities to the satisfaction
of the entire faculty and to Aquinas University as a whole.
On 14th June 2011, the Faculty was shifted to Kotahena in time to
commence the course with June batch. On 19th June the lecturers
started their classes for the 1st time at Kotahena. The new certificate
courses started during the year include Certificate in Electrical and
Electronics, Certificate in Draftsmanship & Certificate in CCTV in
addition to Certificate course in Radio, TV& Monitor repairs and
Certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Facilities available in the faculty at Kotahena include spacious lecture
halls, large classrooms, computer laboratory, separate laboratories for
Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Air conditioning, and Radio & TV, an
equipment room, a chapel ,an auditorium a prayer room, a library, a
canteen, a staff room, a record room, a recreation room office rooms
and the Museum (in memory of Late Fr.Ignatius Perera)
A well equipped Computer Laboratory was also established in
October 2011. All important practical aspect of the engineering
studies was given prominence with well planned site visits, survey
camps, survey workshops, study tours, and outdoor practicals, during
the year in record. The network communication facilities and Wi-Fi
were established with the assistance of lecturers, Messers Yanendra
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Weerakkody and Mohamed Thariq Faiz and their students. New
text books and necessary equipments were purchased to enrich our
reference library and the practical laboratories.
In addition to the City & Guilds (UK) regular examinations, the Faculty
also holds examinations in May & November with the intention of
preparing the students to perform City & Guilds (UK) examinations
better and also to assess the standard and confer Aquinas certificates
to our engineering students and thereby providing chances to students
to obtain dual certificates.
The results obtained from City and Guilds examinations held in both
December and June are very satisfactory. Regular staff meetings
were held and constant assessments were done throughout the year.
The usual monitoring and continuous evaluation of the lecturers’
performance was a regular feature. We adopted new, wider and more
effective advertisement strategies which paid more dividends.
In the July intake alone we were able to enroll over 60 new students.
Boarding facilities available at ‘Samata Sarana’ attract more boys and
girls from far distant areas. We are grateful to Rev.Fr. Joe de Mel and
to his Board of management, for providing our lecturers and students,
safe and comfortable lodgings at Samata Sarana at Mutwal, Colombo
15.
The Students’ Association of the Faculty of Engineering (SAFE) was
revitalized and fresh elections were held in July 2012.Miss Sandani
Kaviratne the 1st president of SAFE was instrumental in reactivating
the process. The new office bearers, class representatives and all
members are enthusiastically engaged in planning numerous activities
specially the 5th year anniversary celebrations. For the first time a
recreation room was started and new sports equipments were purchased
for indoor games to engage the students during their leisure hours.
The students and the entire staff enjoyed the extra curricular activities
organized during the year. They include Aquinas day and walk, annual
excursion to Nuwara Eliya, the year end get together and the grand
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Christmas party. We participated in the Adyapanaya exhibition at the
BMICH and the Open Day at Aquinas. SAFE organized a successful
“Car wash” programme on 2nd September to collect funds for the
students’ welfare.
We are happy with the results of C.G.(UK)Examination (June 2012)
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Diploma in Civil Engineering..87%
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Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering65%
−
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering : 86%
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Advanced in Electrical & Electronics Engineering : 60%
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Average % of passes :74.5%
We congratulate our students and thank the lectures who have worked
so hard.
It is with pride that we record that Mr Sameera Paliskara one of our
students of the very first batch in 2008, has proceeded to USA to do his
Masters (MSc. Engineering)
We thank Mr. Asoka Kaviratne, (former Co-ordinator) the present
Management Partner and Director, Mr. E. A. L. Kusum Fernando
(former Director) now promoted to be the Assistant Registrar,
Miss J.A.G.Kushali Ruwanthika and Miss Suhashini Dilushi, the
Management Assistants for extending their fullest cooperation to the
progress and success of the entire faculty.
We express our deep appreciation to our fellowship members who
extended their co operation in training and employing our students
after their Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels our thanks are due
to:
Access Engineering
Ceylon Business Appliances
Colombo Agencies
Dialogue Ltd
Etisalat Ltd
Fentons LTd
Grand Homes Pte LTD
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Holcim Pte LTD
Maga Engineering
Mobitel LTD
Navaloka Construction
Sunken Lanka and
Thudawe Brothers
We also thank all others who assisted the Faculty of Engineering in
numerous ways to carry out our tasks smoothly and efficiently. We
are indebted to the entire tutorial staff for their dedicated efforts and
the parents for the trust they have placed on us. The enthusiastic and
devoted students keep the faculty dynamic and happy by their hard
work in every field and their support provided in every activity we
undertake. We really appreciate their dedicated efforts and wish them
success.
Report compiles by :
Mr. Asoka Kaviratne, Management Partner
Mr. E. A. L. Kusum Fernando, Assistant Registrar
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The faculty of Information &
Communication Technology
The Faculty of Information Technology at Aquinas University College
continues to impart computer literacy to students with our technological
resources such as well equipped computer laboratories, multimedia
projector facilities in our well furnished class rooms.
Father in charge
Rev. Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachci
Senior Consultant
Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita
(Up to 31st May 2012)
I.C.T. Consultant
Mr. Padmakumara Jayanetti
Course Coordinator (weekday) Mr. Suranga Wickramasinghe
Course Coordinator (weekend) Mr. H. Don Bernard Aruna Nishantha
Coordinator
Ms. Niranjana Sri Ragavan
Panel of Lecturers
Mr. Suranga Wickramasinghe
Mr. Padmakumara Jayanetti
Ms. Niranjana Sri Ragavan
Mr. H. Don Bernard Aruna Nishantha
Mr. Indunil Denis Mallikarachchi
Mr. Kosala Perera
Courses offered by the Faculty:
Diploma in Information & Communication Technology (DICT)
Diploma in Hardware Engineering & Networking
Certificate Course in Microsoft Office
Certificate Course in Graphic Designing
Certificate Course in Programming Language
Certificate Course in Web Page Development
Certificate Course in Java with Flash
Aquinas Institute of Information & Communication Technology
(AIICT)
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In this information age, the role of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), particularly internet plays an important role, in
the sector of education especially in the process of empowering the
technology into the educational activities. Education sector can be the
most effective sector to anticipate and eliminate the negative impact of
ICT. Technology, (internet) on another side can be the most effective
way to increase the student’s knowledge. The cyber zone with training
centre located at AIICT premises has become a portal of information
resource in this information age.
AIICT situated at the second floor of the millennium Building with
well equipped computer labs comprised of cutting edge technology
computers, multimedia projectors with air conditioned lecture halls
procure an educative ecstasy environment.
AIICT courses are in three levels
Certificate Level (CL)
Diploma Level (DL)
Professional Diploma Level (PDL)
Certificate Level Courses
Certificate in Microsoft Office (MSO)
Certificate in Graphic Design (GD)
Certificate in 2D & 3D Animation (2D&3D)
Certificate in Java Programming (JP)
Certificate in Web Technologies (WT)
The educational requirement to follow the above courses is G.C.E
(O.L /A.L) or any working experience in the IT field and the students
should have completed 16th year to follow all above certificate level
courses.
We conduct courses on weekdays & weekends, except on Public
Holidays and Mondays. Special courses are offered for Employed
during weekends and evenings.
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Diploma Courses
Diploma in Information & Communication Technology (DICT)
The applicants have to pass the aptitude test who studied up to GCE
O/L or any certificate level course completed at AIICT will be the
prerequisites. Students who completed the IT Diploma are eligible to
commence the Degree course, Bachelor of Information Technology
(BIT) at Aquinas.
Diploma in Hardware Engineering and Networking (DHEN)
The prerequisite to follow this course, is that students should have
completed any one of the Certificate level courses and would have to
face an oral test.
Diploma in Multimedia (DM)
Students who have completed any one of the Certificate courses and
have faced the oral test is eligible to follow this Diploma in Multimedia.
The key factor to follow this course is multimedia passion.
A Professional Diploma Level (PDL) has been developed envisaging
the job marketability and the National Development of ICT. A robust
matured professional will be the output of the course. Diploma in ICT
at Aquinas or Diploma in NIBM are the prerequisites to follow this
course.
IT literacy standard is the objective of MSO course and other relevant
area skills can be acquired up to certificate level, by following
remaining certificate level courses. To gain a correct perspective of
information technology what requires is the proper understanding
about Programming, Web Technology, and Graphics which are also
subjects of the Diploma in ICT. With this diploma, students can
earn and advance the marketability of ICT, adjusting themselves
to the job market. So also it has been considered that the updated
ICT syllabus material in A/L, O/L ICT, GIT, IGCSE also will lead
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to the professional Diploma and the holders of this Diploma are
internationally recognized.
We are proud to say that 284 students benefited by our courses:
Diploma in ICT
BatchNo. of Students Commencement
242 243
244
247
248
251
TOTAL
17
23
31
41
22
15
143
31st May 2011
31st May 2011
31st May 2011
January 2012
January 2012
17th May 2012
Completion
November 2011
November 2011
November 2011
July 2012
July 2012
November 2012
Diploma in ICT
BatchNo. of Students Commencement 245
246
249
250
TOTAL 17
10
29
18
74
14th Sept 2011
14th Sept 2011
January 2012
January 2012
Completion
May 2012
May 2012
September 2012
September 2012
Diploma in Hardware and Networking
No. of Students
11 15
TOTAL 26
Commencement
05th September 2011
07th February 2012
Diploma in Multimedia
No. of Students
1
8
11
Commencement
24th May 2011
27th Jan 2012
7th May 2012
Completion
March 2012
August 2012
Completion
November 2011
July 2012
November 2012
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Certificate in Microsoft Office
No. of Students
11
4
Total 15
Commencement
25th January 2012
29th May 2012 Completion
July 2012
November 2012
Certificate in Graphics Designing
No. of Students
6
5
Commencement
12th January 2012
29th May 2012
Completion
July 2012
November 2012
Total 11
Those wish to follow IT Degrees, IT Professional Degrees like
Australian Computer Society (ACS), British Computer Society (BCS)
or use ICT as a tool to enhance their carriers, our courses provide a
robust groundwork with a brawny outset.
In addition, Aquinas as a standard renowned Institution that render IT
Knowledge to uplift peoples’ life and quality, seeks possibilities from
Government departments, organizations, private sector institutions,
companies to provide opportunities to broaden our services becoming
their Official IT training partner.
It is the untiring effort and devoted commitment of Rev. Dr. Placidus
de Silva Rector, Rev. Fr.Anton Saman Hettiarachchi Priest in charge of
AIICT and Course Coordinators, Ms. Niranjana Sri Ragawan General
Secretary and Mr. Indunil Denis Mallikarachchi visiting lecturers,
are directly responsible for the upthrust of this much sought after,
diploma and certificate courses at our Institute.
Suranga Wickramasinghe Coordinator Weekdays, DICT
Nishantha Hettiarachchi Coordinator Weekends, DICT
Padmakumar Jayanetti Coordinator, DHEN
Kosala Perera Coordinator, DM
Report compiled by:
Suranga Wickramasinghe
Coordinator Weekdays, DICT
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THE FACULTY OF MARKETING AND
MANAGEMENT (AFMM)
The Faculty of Marketing & Management offers several diploma
courses in the field of Marketing & Management. Aquinas University
College was the first and pioneered accredited centre by CIM (UK)
and the University Grant Commission, (UGC) of the Ministry of
Higher Education and we have been conducting classes since 1995.
CIM (UK) programme is also handled by the Faculty of Marketing &
Management.
Father in Charge : Very Rev. Fr. (Dr) Placidus De Silva, Rector
Faculty Consultant : Mr. Ranjan Saheed - B.A.(Hons)(SJ), Dip. M.
(SL), PGDM (UK), CIM (UK), CIM, MSLIM, Chartered Marketer.
Panel of Lecturers : Mr. Jagath Gamanayake
Mr. Nalin Anthony
Mr. Priyankara Dharsana
Mr. Aravinda Sugathadasa
Courses offered by the Faculty
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDMS)
Advance Diploma in Management Studies (ADMS)
Diploma in Marketing Management (DMKT)
Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM)
Diploma Management (DM)
Diploma in Project Management (DPM)
Diploma in Customer Care Management (DCCM)
Aquinas Preliminary Certificate in Management (APCM)
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THE FACULTY OF MARKETING AND
MANAGEMENT (AFMM)
Report
The Aquinas Faculty of Marketing and Management (AFMM)
was launched on the 27th January 2007. In keeping with the rapid
changes in the field of Marketing and Management, our portfolios
are regularly updated and new portfolios are introduced. Aquinas
Faculty of Marketing and Management now conducts the following
6 months courses with one month for a research project in a specified
establishment, pertaining to the relevant subjected areas.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDMS)
Advance Diploma in Management Studies (ADMS)
Diploma in Marketing Management (DMKT)
Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM)
Diploma Management (DM)
Diploma in Project Management (DPM)
Diploma in Customer Care Management (DCCM)
Aquinas Preliminary Certificate in Management (APCM)
Aquinas University College Faculty of Marketing & Management has
already commenced a very fruitful dialogue with two UK Universities
as a Managing alliance strategically to upgrade its portfolios in
introducing the MBA qualification to standardize its professionalism
after the Post Graduate Diploma in Management. As there is a
considerable potentiality to introduce the MBA programme with
almost 250 students of Aquinas, we will shortly finalize it to upgrade
our faculty to MBA status.
The Faculty of Marketing and Management (AFMM) of Aquinas
University College, has now been affiliated with the Certified
Management Account (CMA) in Sri Lanka and to offer the Post
Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDMS) holders’ the
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Member Certified Professional Managers' (MCPM) status as an
awarded Professional Qualification.
It is with pride that we record here that already 10 batches of students,
numbering 1700, have completed their Diploma studies and Higher
Diploma. 420 students of the 9th and 10th batch will receive their
Diplomas at this Graduation Ceremony.
The 9th Batch commenced its programme of study in February 2011
and concluded in September,2011. The 10th Batch with 230 students
that commenced in September 2011 and concluded at the end of May
2012.
The 11th Batch has been already started on 26th of May 2012 and on
going with 225 students.
While congratulating all the Diploma Holders I wish to thank
Dr.Ranjan Saheed, Chartered Marketer, Senior Management
Consultant and Course Director, lecturer for handling the above faculty
with professionalism and commitment. A word of gratitude goes out
to Mr.Nalin Anthony (Chartered Marketer) Mr.Jagath Gamanayake
(Chartered Marketer), Mr.Priyankara Dharsana (Chartered Account),
Mr.Luxman Premasiri (Attorney-at-law) for their professional tutoring
and guidance to our students.
I extend my sincere thanks to the Faculty Coordinating Secretary Ms.
Nadira Kalpani for her contribution to the faculty.
This Faculty Moto is “think big, do big, and you will be big.”
This report was prepared by:
Dr.Ranjan Saheed, Management Consultant,
The Faculty of Marketing and Management (AFMM)
Chartered Marketer/Lecture
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
Administration
Rector: Very Rev. Fr.Placidus De Silva - (BTh, BSc, MA/Dip.in
Sociology)
Course Consultant: Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Dharshana Jayamanne
Course Director: Mr. Nalin Anthony MCIM(UK),PGDM(UK),MSLIM,MCPM,
CPM(Asia Pacific)
Course Co-ordinator: Ms. Anne Fernando
Panel of Lecturers
Members of Panel Professional Background
Nalin Anthony
MCIM(UK), DipM (UK), MSLIM,MCPM, Chartered Marketer
(UK) Course Director – Aquinas University College
Country Manager - Braiform Sri Lanka
Viraj Manatunga
BSc (Accounting) Sp. Hon, ACMA( UK ), ACMA(SL) Group
Group Accountant – CIC Group
Mahesh Amarasiri
MBA, FCMA( UK ),FCMA( SL), B.Sc ( Eng), MIET, MIESL. Senior Manager, Business Planning – Etisalat (Pvt) Ltd
Jagath Gamanyake
MBA(Col), MCIM(UK),B.Sc, AIB, Chartered Marketer Deputy
General Manager-NSB
Dilan Wijegoonawardana
MBA(USJ), FCMA(UK), FCMA(SL), AIB(SL) Chief
Manager-Seylan Asset Management
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V. Shakthivel
B. Com (Special)-USJ Tax Director -Ernst & Young Ltd
Lakshman Premasiri
Attorney-at- Law - Corporate Legal Officer- DSI Group
Priyanka Darshana
BBA (Marketing) Sp. Hon, ACMA (UK) Risk Accountant – Ceylinco
Insurance PLC
Dilruk Bitar
BSc.(Mgt) Special -USJ Lecturer / Staff Member- St. Joseph College
Ms. Dilushi Dabare
MBA (Honolulu), AIB(SL) Assistant Chief Risk Officer – Seylan
Bank Plc
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CONVOCATION REPORT - “FACULTY OF
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT” 2011/12
I am honored to pen this note in the Convocation Guide 2012 on
behalf of Faculty of Business & Financial Management of Aquinas
University College
Having reviewed progress of ‘Faculty of Business & Financial
Management’ in the period of 2011/12, we’re happy to note that it
continues to deliver our objectives in the 3rd year of operation since
establishment in July 2009.
It’s the visionary leadership of Rev. Dr. Placidus De Silva, Aquinas
Rector and relentless passion & commitment from our staff that has
shaped what we’re today & our future. Among the challenges we faced
in the last 3 years, embedding ‘Business Education’ in an institution
where primary objectives & values are set to be very much noncommercial, remained critical. Our part of mission in this faculty has
been focused throughout to minimize the gap between our expectation
& actual experience.
Our Courses / Programmes
Diploma in Financial Accounting (DFA)
6 months fully fledged Financial Accounting programme that targets
financial, non financial working groups and school leavers. Sunday
morning (Weekend) & Thursday evening (weekday) batches allow
students with a greater choice on lecture schedules and learning
flexibility. Last 7 batches have proven Aquinas -DFA programme
stands preferred among other Financial Accounting qualifications in
the town.
Diploma in Management Accounting
This aims to bridge the gap between expectations and experience of
Cost Accountants / Business Managers/Non-Financial Professionals in
terms of knowledge & skills in the area of Management Accounting.
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Weekend 6 months course is designed to address the contemporary
Cost & Management Accounting demands and to build broader
knowledge, so making competent, futuristic Business processionals.
Diploma in Taxation & Commercial Law
Increasing demand for business people to be more conversant in the
areas of Commercial Law & Taxation with their business implications
made this combined programme that attracts a wider student audience.
The supplementary accounting module places the stepping stone to
Taxation and theory supported by case studies enhance programme’s
scope that pitches from the Board level, right up to operational layers
of the organizations.
Diploma in Logistics & Supply chain (new programme)
Sri Lanka becoming region’s logistic hub, the potential for structured
courses to deliver skills & competencies in the field of logistics &
supply chain looked immense. A foreign affiliated programmes as well
as internal qualifications will set the platform for lectures, targeting a
team of students with experience-rich but lack of qualification as well
as job seekers in the industry of logistic & SC.
Higher Diploma in Business & Financial Management (L-5)
Probably the first of it’s kind, Level-5 qualification that offers students
with a greater flexibility via a ‘rolling model’ structure. Given 3
modules structured under the programme namely ‘Managerial
Finance’, ‘Business Management’ and ‘Business Environment’, not
only do they allow higher exposure in the important business areas but
also make real-life Business Managers acquiring in-depth knowledge
and business acumen. Programme offers 3 intakes per year & covers
180 learning hours on lectures & practical case studies.
Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
The National Management Accounting qualification in Sri Lanka that
has recognized Aquinas to be the Preferred Education Centre to deliver
CMA programme in accordance with their standards. We’re proud to
produce a number of Island Rankings (1st & 2nd in merit-all island)
in the last 2 years.
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Lecturers & Trainers
Our Trainers & Lecturers administer our programmes are 100% from
the industry. Not only are they highly qualified but are adequately
experienced to deliver our vision in the lecture rooms. Our periodical
evaluations & surveys prove our lectures exceed student’s expectations
in most cases and bring real-life business scenarios into the class room
that enrich student knowledge & business acumen.
Facilities
The facilities we provide include air-conditioned lecture rooms,
multimedia, audio/video, state-of –the art auditorium, libraries,
university environment etc make us student centered and one that
offers unmatchable values in the professional education arena in Sri
Lanka.
Moderation
These programmes are further moderated & timely validated by
the academic council encompassed by academicians and industry
specialists to ensure these programmes continue to deliver our vision.
We benchmark ourselves with best industry practices to keep us well
geared to changing industry needs and student expectations.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
The management team at Aquinas University College is working
tirelessly to introduce a Postgraduate qualification, preferably a
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) affiliated with a UK
university that provides our existing & potential students a continued
career path and continuous professional development.
Diplomates
We congratulate our Diplomates of this convocation who pass out
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today. I’m certain that this batch as usual will continue to reflect the
value of their education and produce better quality of work with higher
productivity in their respective organizations. We wish them all the
very best.
Prepared by,
Nalin Anthony
M.Sc., MCIM(UK), Pg. Dip M(UK), MSLIM,FCPM
Chartered Marketer (UK) /Certified Professional Manager
Director- Faculty of Business & Financial Management
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THE FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Faculty of Professional Studies offers several Diploma courses
namely:
English Teacher Education,
Pharmacy Management and Practice,
Career Development (course) in Pharmacy Management,
Diploma in Plantation Management,
Diploma in Animal Husbandry,
Diploma in Landscaping,
Diploma in Private Secretary’s,
Diploma in Law,
Diploma in Business English
Certificate in Business English.
Fr. In-Charge / Director- Rev. Fr. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne
BPh; (Rome), BTh; (Rome), M.Phil; (Bang.) PGSM; (NZ), PhD; (NZ),
Vice Rector / Director
Professional Studies & Linguistics
Colombo 8
Sri Lanka.
Secretary
Ms. J.M.D. Muditha
Objective
We envision:
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Equipping our students with a comprehensive understanding
of theories and practice, enabling them to remain integrally
involved in their profession.
•
Building a critical base of future leaders who have the ability to
cultivate positive interactions and relationships by working at
both levels; in government and private sectors, and nationally
and internationally.
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•
Developing professionals with more than the traditional
knowledge, to use this ability to help their organizations to
prosper and make sound decisions and strategies.
Providing students the opportunity to obtain applied experience
in preparing them to become effective practitioners and
Enhancing institutional capacity and increasing the number of
beneficiaries who can be the catalysts of the society towards
achieving these goals.
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Diploma in Plantation management
Diploma in Animal Husbandry
Diploma in Landscaping
Panel of Lecturers:
1.
Mr. R.W.Udawatta – (Course Director)
Bsc.Plantation Mgt.Second Upper (University of Wayamba)
2007-2010 Dip. In Plantation Mgt.N.I.P.M 1996-19
Dip. In Agriculture – Kundasal e 1983 – 1985
Wild Life Con & Mgt. – Open University 1994 -1996
2.
Ms. U.K.A.Udawatta – (Course Co-ordinator)
Dip. In Agriculture – Technical Institute 2004 -2006
Dip .in Plantation Mgt. – Aquinas University College 2006 - 08
Dip .in Landscaping – Aquinas University College 2006 - 2007
Dip. In Computer Micro Institute 2008 – 2009
Diploma in Pharmacy Management
Panel of Lecturers:
1. Mr. H.A.D.W Nidangoda – (Course Director)
Dip.In Pharmacy – Ministry of Health - 1986.
Estate Medical Assistant Certificate (Sri Lanka Medical
Council)
Dip. In Health Pharmacy (University of Colombo – 2008)
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2.
Mr. K.P.H.Sandaruwa – (Course Director)
Professional Qualification in Pharmacy – (C.M. C.C – 1986)
Diploma in Pharmacy (University of Colombo – Faculty of
Medical – 1996) Dip. In Management (OUSL) – 2006
3.
Ms. Manori Jayasinghe – (Lecturer)
Bachelor of 2ndPharmacy (Degree) – University of Peradeniya
2006-2010.
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Dip. In Information Technology
4.
Mr. R.P.M.S.M.P. Pathirana – (Lecturer)
Dip. In English (2000 – 2001)
Certificate in Pharmacy Management (2004 – 2005) – Aquinas
University College
Certificate in English Worker’s Education (2002 – 2003)
Dip. In Computer System Design & Analysis (2003 – 2004)
5.
Mr. G.H.P. Sampath – (Lecturer)
Bachelor of Science Programme (Open University)
Diploma in Microbiology Programme
Diploma in Business Management Programme
Certificate of Proficiency in Pharmacy – 2008
6.
Mr. Sameera Tennakoon – (Lecturer)
B.P.H.A.M.
Diploma in English Teacher Training
Panel of Lecturers:
1.
Mr.P.D.J. Bernard – SLEAS II(Course Co-ordinator)
B.A.
(University of Peradeniya)
PGD (English) (University of Peradeniya)
Special Trained Teacher in English I
2.
Mrs.K.N.A. Seneviratne – English Trained
B.A. - English (University of Sri Jayawardanapura)
M.A - Linguistics/English (University of Kelaniya)
PGDE – TESL (University of Colombo)
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3.
Mr.K. Premaratne – SLEAS I
B.A.
(University of Peradeniya (External)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - 1982 -1983
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management 1991
4.
Mr.D.W.Munasinghe – A.L (London) Degree
Physical Education (University of Kelaniya)
Diploma in Private Secretary
Panel of Lecturers:
1.
2.
3.
Mr.Neil Stephen – (Course Director) –
LCCI (UK), CIM, IAA,ACCA (Part)
Ms. Dilu Rodrigo
Charted Secretary – ACIS, UK
Ms. Nadeeshani - ICT Skills
BIT Dip. Inf. Management System (Metropolitan University)
Diploma in Law
Panel of Lecturers:
1.
2.
Mr Mr.Neil Stephen – (Course Director) –
LCCI (UK), CIM, IAA, ACCA (Part)
Ms.Surani Gomas
1.
LCCI (UK), CIM, IAA, ACCA (Part)
Certificate in Business English
1
LCCI (UK), CIM, IAA,ACCA (Part)
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THE FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Report
DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH TEACHER EDUCATION
This course was started in 2002, as the need for professionally qualified
teachers of English was felt in the country. The thirst for English has
been increasing with the development of technology but there is a
dearth of qualified personnel to teach it.
This course caters to young prospective teachers of English in private
tutorials and teachers in private and international schools. All those
who are above 18 years are eligible to follow this course if they possess
the necessary qualifications.
The duration of the course is 18 months and the content includes
580 hours of instructional work, 20 hours of practice teaching and
workshops and seminars. Participants must also submit a Project
Report on the basis of research they have done on the Teaching of
English in Sri Lanka.
During the last eleven years we have trained over 400 teachers of
English. Most of them are employed in educational institutes such
as; international schools, private schools and private tutories. In the
ongoing course this year there are 60 students on roll. This year 37
students will be awarded the Diploma on successful completion of the
course.
We are very grateful to the panel of lecturers for their dedicated work.
We are also grateful to the Principals of schools, Directors of Education
and other personnel for cooperating with us and providing assistance
for the practical teaching sessions.
Most of all our sincere thanks go to Mr. P. D. J. Bernard works really
hard to maintain the standard in complying with the demand that goes
up literally every year.
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PLANTATION MANAGEMENT UNIT
This Unit Provides 4 Diplomas
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Diploma in Plantation Management
Diploma in Landscaping & Floriculture
Diploma in Food Science & Technology
DIPLOMA IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
Target Group
Any person who fulfills one of the following qualifications: a pass at G.C.E. (A/L) with three subjects or at G.C.E. (O/L) with 6 subjects
and 3 Credits and 3 years experience as an Executive in the plantation
sector or proprietary planters who have 5 years planting experience
and G.C.E. (O/L) 6 subjects.
Course Objectives
a)
b)
c)
To upgrade the professional and managerial skills of plantation
executives towards their career development in the plantation
sector.
To improve productivity and quality of management in the
plantation sector by enhancing technical and managerial
competence.
To help plantation managers and executives to identify global
changes with regard to technology, external environment,
tendencies of market for plantation crops, consumer behavior
and social trends etc.
The course has been formulated to be conducted as a joint programme
by Aquinas and the staff of the Rubber Research Institute, Coconut
Research Institute, Coconut Cultivation Board, Rubber Development
Dept., Tea Research Institute, the importance and rationale to provide
a collaborated programme.
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Contents
There are 15 modules relevant to Plantation sector. The candidates are
required to follow and complete all the above 15 modules in order to
become eligible for awards of Diploma certificate. Duration is 2 years
and lectures will be conducted on Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30
p.m. in Sinhala Medium.
Venue is T.R.I, .C.R.I, R.R.I. school of Agricultures, Agriculture
Department, Export Agriculture Department and Universities.
1)
(2 years part time course –Saturday)
5th Batch – 36 Students
4th Batch – 22 Students pass out in September 2012)
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DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Target Group
Any person who fulfills one of the following qualifications; a pass
at G.C.E. (A/L) with three subjects or G.C.E. (O/L) with 6 subjects
and 3 Credits and 1 year experience as an Animal Husbandry sector is
eligible to apply for the course.
Course Objectives
a)
b)
c)
Able to manage and run a livestock and poultry unit in accordance
with scientific and economic principles.
Able to function as an extension worker with the ability to foster
leadership development and team work.
Able to continue education and further acquisition of skills in
the field of a Animal production and health.
Contents
There are 19 modules relevant to Animal Husbandry sector. The
candidates are required to follow and complete all the above 19
modules in order to become eligible for awards of Diploma certificate.
Duration is 2 years and lectures will be conducted on Sundays from
9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Sinhala Medium.
Venue is Veterinary Research Institute, Coconut Research Institute, Tea
Research Institute, school of Agricultures, Agriculture Department,
Universities and National Livestock Development. Board Farms.
2) Diploma in Animal Husbandry
(2 years part time course – Sunday)
2nd Batch –40 Students
3rd Batch – 32 Students
1st Batch – 23Students pass out in September 2012)
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DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Target Group
Any person who fulfills one of the following qualifications: a pass in G.C.E. (A/L) with three subjects or at G.C.E. (O/L) with 6 subjects
and 3 Credits and 1 year experience working in Food Science and
Technology sector is eligible to apply for this course.
Course Objectives
a)
b)
c)
This diploma is designed to meet the middle cadre man
power needs of the food processing industry, to give technical
support by applying appropriate techniques in the utilization
and optimization of food resources and to give the students
a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles
and practices of food production, processing, preservation,
distribution and consumption.
The main aim of this Diploma in Food Science and Technology
are to improve existing processes in the food industry, to devise
new product for changing markets, and to develop existing
methods of preserving food.
The current employment market in Sri Lanka is scarce and calls
for employers with, not only mastery of the specialized subject,
but also with ability to venture into private business and extend
knowledge to others. This diploma will, well enable the students
to enter food industries, government and non- governmental
organizations, industries. This organizations as well as planning
and implementation of projects.
Contents
There are 19 modules relevant to Food Science and Technology sector.
The candidates are required to follow and complete all the above 19
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Duration is 2 years and lectures will be conducted on Sundays from
Venue is Veterinary Research Institute, Agriculture Department,
Agriculture Post Harvesting Dept., government and non-government
organization in Food Science and Technology sector.
1)
Diploma in Food Science and Technology
(2 years part time course – Sunday)
1st Batch – 14 Students
DIPLOMA IN LANDSCAPING & FLORICULTURE
Target Group
Any person who fulfills one of the following qualifications: a pass
at G.C.E. (A/L) with three subjects or G.C.E. (O/L) 5 subjects and 1
year experience working in a Food Science and Technology sector in
eligible to apply for their course .
Course Objectives
a)
b)
Able to manage and run Landscaping and Floriculture unit in
accordance with scientific and economic principles.
Able to continue education and further acquisition of skill in the
field of a Landscaping and Floriculture.
Contents
There are 12 modules relevant to Landscaping and Floriculture sector.
The candidates are required to follow and complete all the above 12
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Duration is 1 year and lectures will be conducted on Saturdays from
Botanical gardens and landscaping projects and our farm would be the
venues for practical.
Diploma in Landscaping and Horticulture
(1 year part time course – Saturday)
2nd Batch – 4 Students pass out in September 2012
3rd Batch – 5Students pass out in September 2012)
Higher Diploma in Landscaping and Horticulture
1st Batch – 05Students pass out in November 2010)
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DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY MANAGEMENT AND
PRACTICE
Aquinas Diploma Course in Pharmacy Management and Practice aims
at upgrading the professional level on pharmacy in Sri Lanka. Students
who follow this course get comprehensive knowledge of medicines,
which is sufficient to sit for the examination conducted by Ceylon
Medical College Council.
Our well equipped practical laboratory and other facilities like the
well furnished class rooms are added attractions for many qualified
students to apply for this course. Those employed as nurses, laboratory
assistants, Ayurvedic Doctors, Pharmacy assistants; take a keen interest
in following this course. The classes are conducted during weekends
in two slots, each consisting of four study hours. The duration is 2
years, which includes dispensing practical within this period of
education, tutorial; semesters term tests, group discussion and portfolio
assessment. There is a factory field visits around Colombo area.
At present there are 73 students on roll. Since many reputed pharmacies
and medical institutions call for lists of our successful candidates
immediately after their final examinations, most of our Diploma holders
get quick employment. The entry requirements are pass on 3 subjects,
including chemistry and 2 other science subjects, at G.C.E. A/L passes
including Chemistry and two other Science subjects. And the students
are allowed to sit for the Ceylon Medical Council Examination which
enables them to obtain a certificate of efficiency as a Pharmacist.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN
PHARMACY MANAGEMENT
This course was started in 2012. Mainly to provide knowledge, skills,
attitude to practice related subject area of Pharmacy.
The duration is 6 months, including tutorial, term tests and final
evaluation test. The Syllabus consists of Basic Pharmacology,
Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Ethics and Administration, Storage
management of drugs.
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THE PRIVATE SECRETARY’S DIPLOMA
This course is designed to develop the skills of the secretary in
performing duties in an auxiliary/ support role to senior management
personnel at the apex of the organization structure.
The course is based on a practical approach to learning that builds
on experience and prior learning in a modular system that covers
Secretarial Practice, Business English, Business Administration,
Practical ICT Skills, Recording Financial Transactions and Conducting
Meetings. On completion of the Diploma, the students may advance
to the Executive Secretary’s Diploma by completing two additional
subjects- Principles of Management and Business Law.
In order to cater to those aspiring to take up a career as a secretary,
we have introduced the Diploma in Secretarial Administration with
Business Administration, Business English and ICT Skills.
Aquinas University College now is in the process of preparing the
seventh group of students for the Private Secretary’s Diploma.
In an effort to make the qualification more accessible it is to be
offered in workshop formats where experienced secretaries may use
the opportunity for Continuous Professional Development CPD by
attending a series of one day workshops and accumulating a number
of credit hours to be awarded at the Diploma.
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENGLISH
The Diploma in Business English is the ideal solution for top executives
seeking all-round ability in the use of English in a business context.
The practical and proactive approach to teaching English adopts a
stimulation of business situations in the class room, allowing students
to develop skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
In addition to preparing students for work in the contexts of business
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they are introduced to situations through case files and given the
opportunity to make presentations in the classroom.
Aquinas University College has its seventh batch in progress. Students
completing this Diploma have the ability and skill set required to
obtain an IELTS score of 8 points.
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ENGLISH
The Certificate in Business English proved quite popular this year
with 91 students completing the programme.
The Certificate in Business English programme helps develop skills of
students interested in taking up courses in Management, Administration
and Law as well as those perusing opportunities at work. Our Students
develop skills in business correspondence and gain the ability to
converse in English with customers and their peers.
The programme is evaluated on marks awarded for a written paper and
the submission of assignments by students.
The exciting enactment of business situations through role-play
of students in the class room helps build their confidence to meet
challenges in the workplace and for future studies.
DIPLOMA IN LAW
The Diploma offered by Aquinas University College is the first step
towards a HND in Law and a Law Degree.
The six month programme is being conducted for the 5th time since its
commencement 3 years ago. The students following the programme
submit assignments both on the Sri Lankan and English Legal Systems
and sit a written examination.
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Students completing the programme gain a knowledge level equivalent
to a first year degree in Law and may apply this knowledge to perusing
further studies or gaining employment in areas of procurement or
contracting in Industry and Commerce.
Students find studies at Aquinas University College both a rewarding
and exciting experience.
Report compiled by:
Rev.Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne
Vice Rector/Director
Colombo 8 – Sri Lanka
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FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS I
Fr. In-Charge - Rev. Fr. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne
Registrar
- Mr. M.L. Fernando
Assistant Registrar - Mr. Milroy Wickramasinghe
Course Directress - Rev. Sr. M. Concilia HC.
Course Co-ordinators:
Ms. Rohini Dias (Morning Classes)
Mrs.M. Saputhanthri (Afternoon Classes)
Mr.R.A.M. Perera (Evening Classes)
Mrs. M. Paranavithana (Weekend Classes)
Sectional Heads:
Mrs.Ira Perera for Composition
Mrs. Luckshmi Maganarachchi for Grammar,
Mr. B.Q.S. Bandara for Comprehension,
Mrs. Ruth Dharmaratne for Literature
Mrs.Padma Karunaratne for Speech
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FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS I
AQUINAS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Realizing the rapidly falling standards of English among our youth,
Aquinas School of English was launched by our 3rd and 5th Rector,
the late Very Rev. Msgr. W.L.A. Don Peter as far back as in 1973 to
award a Diploma for English.
This is a popular English Language Programme and we are proud to
record that this year too over 5700 students have registered and have
either gone through or are presently following the English language
Diploma programme at Aquinas University College.
As in the past we continue to conduct 3 sessions of the week-day,
morning course commencing in January, mid May and September,
to cater to students who have completed their G.C.E. Ord. level
examination in December and G.C.E. Adv. Level examination in
August and are awaiting their results. The week-end course comes next
as regards the number of students on roll. Week-end, Afternoon and
Evening courses continue to have two sessions per year commencing
in January and July. This arrangement had enabled us to make greater
use of our resources available in the form of class room accommodation
and to employ the visiting tutorial staff throughout the year.
Due to the large number of students who do not qualify to enter the
English Diploma programme from Preliminary level, and heeding
to their requests, from January 2010 we introduced the Foundation
Level. The weaker students too have benefits from this arrangement.
Thus all students could now complete all four levels, (Foundation,
Preliminary, Intermediate and Final) in one and half years or two, to
obtain the Aquinas English Diploma.
It is heartening to note that our English programmes are hardly
advertised except for the simple notices published in the newspapers
calling for applications before the commencement of each session. The
students and their parents contact Aquinas long before the G.C.E. O/L
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or A/L examinations are over or await the publication of the notices to
forward the applications to join the courses.
Thus, the Morning and Afternoon courses are mainly patronized by
students who have completed their G.C.E. O/L and A/L, while the
Evening and the Week-end sessions consist of employed persons who
seek to improve their competency in English for betterment of their
employment opportunities.
When the whole of Sri Lanka is facing a dearth of competent teachers
to teach English language, we have been able to secure the services
of a well experienced and highly qualified panel of lecturers and
they continue to extend their fullest co-operation in maintaining high
standards of teaching in spite of the current programmes becoming
more intensive. We are thankful to them for their unfailing support,
dedication and deep loyalty to this institution.
I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Rev.Dr. Dharshana
Jayamanne, Vice Rector and the priest in charge, who had shouldered
the above responsibilities from August 2010 with Mr. Milroy
Wickramasinghe, the assistant Registrar for English Diploma courses,
the Directress, Rev. Sr. Concilia HC, and the team of our dedicated
and ever loyal Lecturers for carrying out the day to day administrative
and tutorial duties so efficiently.
We also thank to Rev. Sr. Concilia HC, the Directress and to all our
course co-ordinators, Ms. Rohini Dias - Morning Classes, Mrs.M.
Saputhanthri - Afternoon Classes, Mr.R.A.M. Perera - Evening Classes,
Mrs. M. Paranavithana - Weekend Classes, for their supervisory roles
with regard to class work and discipline. We also thank all our sectional
heads, Mrs.Ira Perera for Composition, Mrs. Luckshmi Maganarachchi
for Grammar, Mr. B.Q.S. Bandara for Comprehension, Mrs. Ruth
Dharmaratne for Literature, Mrs.Padma Karunaratne for Speech, for
monitoring the work done by the lecturers and keeping the lecturers
informed of the syllabi requirements. We wish them God’s choicest
blessings for the work well done.
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The following members have joined our staff and we welcome them
into the Aquinas family. Mrs.A.L.C. De Zoysa, Mrs. A.T.S. De Silva,
Mrs.M.Rohini De Almeida, Mrs.Gayashi Wijesinghe, Mrs.N. Dilrukshi
Wickramasinghe, Mrs. M.M.F. Majubah, Mrs.Augusta Peiris.
The following teachers have left our staff. Mrs. M. G. A. Jayawardane,
Mrs. S. D. Kasturiarachchi, Mr.R.Keegal, Mrs.R.M.I.M.Rajapakse,
Mr.R.K.Warnasuriya. We thank them for their dedicated service.
We record with sadness the passing away of Mrs.E.M.D. Silva and
Mrs.Morine Abeyratne was had left us, to enjoy the eternal bliss with
their Creator.
Report compiled by
Mr. M.L. Fernando
Registrar
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FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS II
Fr. In-Charge / Director
- Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne
Secretary - Ms. J.M.D. Muditha
Course Directors:
A/L English as a Subject
Mr. Maxwell R. Keegel (Course Director)
B.A.Degree (Peradeniya University)
German for Beginners
Mr. P.P.R. Pathirana
BA Languages (German Sp. ) - University of Sabaragamuwa,
B Geothe Institute in Berlin
Japanese for Beginners
Mr. W.R.A.L.S. Wijesinghe
BA Degree (University of Kelaniya)
Programme for Japanese Language Teachers 2010 -2011
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 & 4
Japanese Language Diploma 4 years
Tamil for Beginners
Ms. N. Francisca Rajayogani (Course Director)
Bachelor of Arts (University of Kelaniya)
Bachelor of Christian Audis (Pontifical Urbaniana University of Rome)
Post Graduate diploma in education (University of Colombo)
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French for Beginners
Ms. J.M. Jennifer Fernando
Dip. In Superieur De la langue Frangaise (Alliance Frangaise de Paris)
DELF B2 (Alliance Frangaise de Paris)
ACIM (UK) (Professional Diploma in Marketing
Referring for the post graduate Diploma in Marketing
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FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS II
A/L ENGLISH AS A SUBJECT
Classes are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays for students offering
English (Literature and Language) for the G.C.E. Advanced Level.
Due to the increase in the number of students we are conducting two
classes presently for students sitting the Advanced Levels in 2013 on
Sundays and 2014 on Saturdays.
Although this course is meant for A/L students, there are many working
people including school teachers and members of the clergy follow
this class to improve their appreciation of English Literature.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
“Learning foreign languages is a weapon of struggle life.”
Japan is a prosperous country and has the most diverse economy in
Asia. The Japanese culture is one of richest in the world. Learning
Japanese language gives opportunity to engage with Japanese people
and business world. Another thing is Japanese language is not as hard
to learn as it may seem at first. There are 3 alphabets in Japanese
language. They are HIRAGANA, KATAKANA AND KANJI. It is
a very interesting language to learn. We learn not only the Language
but also their culture tradition, life style and habits. So a study of
Japanese language can open your perspective on the values that other
Asian nations share with Japan, including religious beliefs, ethics and
aesthetics.
Learning Japanese language, gives you a special benefit namely to
enter the Japanese University and achieve your future goal. Japanese
language can bridge the gap between Sri Lanka and Japanese cultures,
contribute to international diplomacy promote national security and
world peace and successfully engage in international trade. Then come
and learn Japanese Language. It will be your weapon of struggle life.
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FRENCH LANGUAGE
Aquinas College conducts two short term French courses for the
certificate level (6 Months) and the Advanced level (8 Months).
Certificate level in French
This course is designed for beginners who are interested in improving
their knowledge in French language and civilization. Presently, there
are 30 students following this course. An elementary French knowledge
is given and an assurance is given to each student that they are able to
communicate in French.
Advanced course in French
This course is designed for students after G.C.E. advanced level or
those who have a fair knowledge in French. The students are enabled
to better communicate both in written and oral French and the course
duration will be eight months.
We are thankful to our present lecturer Miss. Jennifer Fernando who
conducts the above classes.
TAMIL LANGUAGE
The Tamil language is a short term certificate course for beginners
and professionals and the course duration 6 months (48-60 hours).
These classes are well patronized by many students as Tamil is now
a pre requisite for promotional prospects for public servants. Further
while the students gain knowledge of the language this course helps
to promote unity and ethnic harmony in Sri Lanka. 19 students had
already completed the first batch, at present there are 10 students on
roll.
The official Language Commission where Fr. Rector is an official
member, in their recent conference held this year agreed to give fullest
support for Aquinas Tamil Language Certificate Course. The OLC
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also gave the option for those public servants who follow our course
to sit the examinations conducted by them with the allotted incentives
to better their prospects.
Our special thanks go to Miss. N.F. Rajayogini, whose devotion to
Aquinas and her expertise has been the key note for the success of
this course. An assurance is given by her that all who completes this
certificate course could speak and write in Tamil with a very good
working knowledge.
GERMAN LANGUAGE
The German Language is a short term certificate course for beginners
and professionals and for anyone interested in improving the
knowledge of German. This course will help one to develop a basic
knowledge of the German Language for use in everyday situations. In
communicative games, and through reading and writing, one learns
lots of important words and expressions. Further, it helps the learner
to improve his/her ability to build sentences in German and a bank of
vocabulary.
Duration of this course is 6 months (48 -60 Hrs). In July 2010 this
course was introduced and there are 10 students in the current batch.
CHINESE LANGUAGE
The Chinese Language is another a short term certificate course
for beginners, students and business professionals and for anyone
interested in improving their knowledge of Chinese.
Duration of this course is 3 months. This course is conducted by a
Chinese lecturer of Ms. Sarah Shi. In July 2010 this course commenced
and now the present batch is with 09 students.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Aquinas College conducts a short term Italian certificate course for
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beginners, students and professionals and for anyone interested in
improving the knowledge in Italian language and civilization.
Duration of this course is 3 months. This course is conducted by
Italian lecturer of Mrs. Gentili Elisa. The present batch is 04 students.
An assurance is given that those who complete these courses are able
to communicate in Italian and obtain a very good working knowledge
in Italian.
Report compiled by:
Rev.Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne
Vice Rector/Director
Colombo 8 – Sri Lanka
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REPORT FOR THE CONVOCATION 2012
THE FACULTY OF NURSING
The Faculty of Nursing, of Aquinas University College was established
with the collaboration of Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd., on 22nd March
2011. The initial batch of students commenced lectures on 28th March
2011and another batch was enrolled on 12th June 2011.
The duration of the Diploma Course is three years. The qualifications
required are 3 passes at the Advanced Level, Knowledge in English, a
Pass in Science and Math’s at the Ordinary Level Examination. There
are three academic terms per year and a separate Study Programme
has been designed with the practical component to be carried out in
the Aquinas University College, Skill Lab and at Hemas Hospitals
(Pvt) Ltd.
A fully air-conditioned lecture hall with a multi-media projector
has been provided for the lecturers and students at the Peter Pillai
Auditorium. With the assistance of Aquinas University College and
Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd, a Skill Lab was established and equipped
to carry out clinical practice.
The number of students following the Diploma in Nursing Programme
is 71. The first term of the first academic Year commenced on 28th
March 2011.
At present the Faculty of Nursing consists of
Rev. Sr. Celine Gomez, (Administration/Co-ordinator),
Ms. Kalahe Arachchi, BSc Nursing, (in charge of Academic Studies)
Ms. W.D.D. Wijayanthi Kumari, BSc Nursing, (in charge of Clinical Training).
The panel of lecturers are highly recognized in their professional
career.
Panel of visiting Lecturers and Doctors
Ms. I. Perera
Ms. M. Saputantri
Ms. E.A.R. D. Kumari, B.Sc. Nursing
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Ms. W.D. Prathiba, B.Sc. Nursing
Mr. H.T. Kumara, B.Sc. Nursing
Mr. K. Jayasuriya, B-Pharm - India
Ms. R. Kulatunga, B.Sc. Nursing
Ms. M.C.W. Hingurage, B.Sc. Nursing
Dr. R. Sugathadasa, MBBS
Dr. Y.R.Jayarathna, MBBS
Dr. M.A.D.G. Wijewardana, MBBS
The examination of the First Academic Year consisting of subjects
(Anatomy & Physiology, Sociology, Microbiology, Nursing History,
Professional Adjustment, Fundamental of Nursing, Psychology and
Pharmacology) was held in April 2012 and all the students passed
in all 8 subjects and the practical examination. The clinical practice
examinations were held at Aquinas University College, (AUC), Skill
Lab and Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd.
The First term of the Second Academic Year, commenced on 12th
June 2012. The new subjects introduced for the Second Academic
Year are: Fundamental of Nursing, Medicine and Medical Nursing,
Surgery and Surgical Nursing, Gynaecology and Gynaecological
Nursing, Obstetrics and Obstetric Nursing, Pathology, Pharmacology
Part II, Nutrition, Mental Health and Community Health Nursing in
addition to English language which commenced in March 28th 2011.
The students’ will obtain the Diploma in English Certificate in 2014.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Faculty of Nursing was given the honour of welcoming the Chief
Guest on the day of the Aquinas Walk, 25th March 2012. They also
took part in the sports events and competitions organized in association
with the Aquinas Day.
FUTURE PLAN
The Capping Ceremony will be held on Friday 05th October 2012
at Aquinas University College. A new intake of students will be in
process in January 2013. The Certificate in Diploma in Nursing will
be awarded by Aquinas University College in collaboration with a
foreign University.
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We are indeed thankful to Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector/
Vice Chancellor of Aquinas University College for his immense
contribution and guidance given to us at all times. Our special thanks
to Vice Rectors, Fr. Dharshan Jayamanne, Fr. Raymond Samarakoon,
Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, Fr. Shanthi Kumar Welivita and
Registrar, Mr. M.L. Fernando.
Our heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Management, Mr. T.M.F.
Packeer, Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Ali, Mr. Lasitha Devendra
who have supported and have been with us at all times to make this
programme a success.
Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. Murtaza Esufally, Chairman,
Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd and the Management and Nursing Staff
for joining hands together to enable the students to follow the path of
Lady with a Lamp, Florence Nightingale. We look forward to working
together to Make Dreams Real by having the Diploma in Nursing
ceremony in 2014.
We wish to thank very specially, Mrs. Dharma De Silva, First
Administrator cum Co-ordinator, Faculty of Nursing for her untiring
efforts and commitment to bring up the Faculty from scratch and all
the visiting lecturers and the Doctors for their continued support in
guiding the students. Their dedication and commitment is immense.
Last but not the least we express our sentiments of gratitude to the
students and parents of the Diploma in Nursing Programme, and all
those who have supported us in our journey to make this a success,
without whom we could not have commenced this Programme.
"Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering
through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses; and
advocacy in health care for individuals, families, communities, and
populations."
Report compiled by Sr. Celine Gomez,
Administrator/Coordinator
Faculty of Nursing, Aquinas University College
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Aquinas University College – Wadduwa Branch
Management Team
Diploma in English
Rector
Priest in Charge Director
Subject Clerk
Office Assistant -
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Placidus De Silva
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne (English)
Mr. Raymond Siri Fonseka
Mrs Manouri Peries
Mr. Susil Fernano
Panel of Lecturers
Mr. C. Warnakulasuriya
Mr. S. C. S. Fernando
Mr. C. K. Udagama
Mr. Rohan Amarasekera
Mr. N. D. Wilfred
Courses offered in Diploma in English
Foundation Level.
Preliminary Level,
Intermediate level
Diploma and Certificate Courses in Information Technology
Priest In Charge – Very Rev Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi ( IT )
Coordinator IT - Mr. Noel Fernando
Panel of Lecturers
Miss. Hiruni Fernando
Miss. Dinithi Fernando
Mr. Kosala Perera
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Courses offered
Certificate course in Microsoft Office.
Certificate course in Graphic Designing.
Report of the Wadduwa Branch of Aquinas University College
The foundation stone for the Minden Vocational Training Centre and
Sunday School was blessed and laid by His Grace, the Archbishop of
Colombo, Rt, Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis and Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel
Fernando, the then Episcopal Vicar for the Southern Region, on the
16th of January, 2007, within the premises of the Catholic Church,
Wadduwa.
His Grace the Archbishop of Colombo Rt, Rev. Dr. Malcolm Ranjith
blessed and declared open this building on the 13th of June 2012.
This project was initiated by Rev, Dompropst Roland Falkenhahn and
Mrs, Christa Ostmeier with financial assistance of the parishioners of
Minden village, Germany.
This building was initially used as a Sunday school or for the purpose
of monthly Parish Council meetings. However the donor’s intention
for erecting this spacious building, as a vocational training centre, was
not still realised.
With the guidance and the blessings of the Archbishop, His Eminence
Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Very Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando,
then Episcopal Vicar for Southern Region, and the Parish Council
of Wadduwa Parish requested Very Rev.Fr. Dr. Placidus De Silva,
Rector of Aquinas University College, to initiate discussions with the
Parish Priest of Wadduwa, Rev. Fr. Sujeewa Athukorala and that a
special committee appointed by the Parish Council to take over and to
open a branch of Aquinas University College at Wadduwa in order to
extend a helping hand to the youth of the area to further their higher
education.
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On the 22nd of April 2012, Very Rev Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando the
Episcopal Vicar blessed and declared open this Aquinas University
College Branch, Wadduwa at Minden Vocational Training Center with
the participation of the Rector/ Vice Chancellor of Aquinas University
College, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Placidus De Silva and other honoured
guests including Madam Christa Ostmeier, the project Coordinator of
the parish of Minden, Germany.
On the 17th of July 2012, Week-day evening classes for Aquinas
English Diploma course commenced with 31 students and Week-end
course too commenced on the 21st of July. 2012. It is heartening to
note that in spite of inadequate publicity, the word has gone around
about the existence of this institution so much so that as many as 150
or more students have applied for the September morning English
course. Classes are conducted at Foundation, Preliminary and
Intermediate levels leading to the Diploma in English Programme. We
have observed that the students are very enthusiastic and committed.
We have been able to get the services of a well experienced and highly
qualified panel of Lecturers who are rendering a valuable service to the
people of this area. In fact, many parents congratulated and thanked
us immensely for opening the Wadduwa branch of Aquinas University
College. We feel certain that the Diploma in English Final level too
could be conducted in the near future.
Aquinas Information Technology Faculty – Wadduwa Branch.
The Faculty of Information Technology, Wadduwa Branch, was started
on the 4th of July 2012, under the guidance of Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Placidus
De Silva and Rev. Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, to impart computer
Literacy to the students in Kalutara District. The Faculty consists of
qualified consultants and a panel of Lecturers. We are in possession of
a well equipped computer lab and newly built class rooms.
We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Rev Fr. Rector,
Very Rev Dr. Placidus De Silva, Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jayamanne and
Very Rev Fr. Anton Saman Hettiarachchy, our mentors and priests
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In charge of the English language Department and ICT Department
respectively, Mr. M.L Fernando and Mr. Milroy Wickremsinghe, the
Registrar and Asst, Registrar for the English Diploma Course, the
Directress, Rev Sr, Concelia HC, and the loyal lecturers who render a
tremendous service and last but not the least Mrs, Manori Peiris and
Mr. Susil Fernando who are efficient and are dedicated in helping the
management to run the administration smoothly. We wish all of them
God’s choicest blessings.
Report compiled by
Mr. Raymond Siri Fonseka - Director
Mr. Noel Fernando – Coordinator IT
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THE SENIOR COMMON ROOM.
The S.C.R. inaugurated by the founder of Aquinas University College,
late Rev. Dr. Peter A. Pillai is the body of all the academic staff of the
various faculties of Aquinas University College. Led by the President
Mrs. Ira Perera together with the executive committee comprising
of a representative from each faculty ably supported by our Patron
Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva and guided by Rev. Dr. Dharshana
Jayamanne, the S.C.R. sees to the welfare of all its members. The
annual events are the Ordination Anniversary and Birthday of our
Rector. The annual Christmas get-together and the Memorial Service
of our dear departed members in November at which the members of
the S.C.R. bring in contributions generously in cash and kind to be
distributed among the poor and needy.
On occasions of bereavements of the family members of the respected
clergy and members of the staff, the S.C.R being one with the Aquinas
family share their sorrow by their prayers and presence.
The highlight of the annual events was the three day trip to Trincomalee
which was enjoyed by many of our members. We are extremely
grateful to Very Rev. Fr. Rector for all his unflinching support in all
these events.
The members of the SCR remembers with gratitude the dedicated
service of Rev. Fr. Shanthikumar Welivita for the 5 long years at
Aquinas University College with a felicitation ceremony on his
departure from Aquinas to take up a higher designation as Episcopal
Vicar for Ja-ela Region.
We are ever grateful to Very Rev. Fr. Placidus de Silva and our Vice
Rector Rev. Dr. Dharshana Jyamanne for the better facilities provided
with an additional set of cupboards and filtered drinking water.
The SCR assures our Rector Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, the Vice
Rectors and the administration our unstinted support and co-operation
in all events in the years to come.
Report compiled by
Mrs. Rosie Janendran - Secretary
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AQUINAS ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
Aquinas Alumni Association
Aquinas Alumni Association is the brain child of our 6th Rector, Rev.
Dr. W.D.Chrispin Leo, who after the discussion with the past pupils
who were committed towards achieving the goal of the late Very Rev.
Fr. Peter A. Pillai founded this association on the 8th March 1998. The
membership of the Aquinas Alumni Association presently stands at
265 at present.
The Aquinas Alumni Association held its Annual General Meeting on
Saturday 26th November 2011. Very Rev. Dr. Placidus de Silva, Rector
is the President ex-officio. Mr. Mano Devasagayam and Mrs. Yvette
Rodrigo were elected as Vice Presidents, Mr. Ajith Wickremaratne as
Treasurer, Dilu Rodrigo as Hony Secretary and Ms. Rohini Dias as
Assistant Secretary and Ms. Ruth Dharmaratne as Editor.
The Alumni Association Executive Committee held six meetings. A
fellowship night was held at the residence of our Alumni members, Mr.
Nihal and Priyanthie de Silva with several members participating.
The Aquinas Alumni Association members took part in the Aquinas
Walk held on 25th March.
We are happy to state that we had the opportunity to host the children
of Maw Sevena (Legion of Mary), Mutwal to a sumptuous lunch on
11th July 2012. It was a very moving moment to see the joy in the
faces of those children. We also donated electrical items to improve
the equipment of their pantry.
To reach out to our brothers and sisters in the North and facilitate
our communication with them we donated the English-SinhalaTamil Dictionary with Sinhala and Tamil Pronunciation published by
M. D. Gunasena to the children of Maha Thera Children’s Home in
Killinochchi.
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The future events planned out are many, among them are: the annual
Christmas get-together, a Christmas Party for children and the Annual
General Meeting.
Our sincere thanks go to all the active Executive Committee
members, Vice Presidents Mr. Mano Devasagayam and Mrs. Yvette
Rodrigo, Fr. Raymond Samarakoon, Vice Rector and Co-ordinator, for
their loyalty, commitment and cooperation extended to the Aquinas
Alumni Association.
Last but not least our sincere thanks to President, Rev. Dr. Placidus de
Silva, Rector and Immediate Past President, Rector Emeritus Rev. Dr.
Chrispin Leo, for their continued guidance and unstinting support in
all our endeavours.
Report compiled by:
Miss. Dilu Rodrigo,
Secretary,
Aquinas Alumni Association
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PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION (PPA)
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
THE REPORT OF THE PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION 2012
The Past Pupils Association (PPA) under the able Presidency of Mr.
Nilanjith Kurupuarachi successfully carried out the following activities
most of which have benefitted the current students.
The Felicitation ceremony for Mr. Raymond Fernando, the Past
President of this association was held on 13 January 2012. Mr.
Fernando has been living in the United States for a considerable
period of time, who undertook to uplift the irrigation system at the
Ragama Farm. Very Rev, Fr. Placidus de Silva, the Rector of Aquinas
University College graced this occasion.
A staff fellowship was organized on 26th January 2012 to felicitate
Ms.Siriyani Mudalige for her 30 years of yeoman service as a lecturer
in the Faculty of Agriculture.
An eminent personality in the field of agriculture, Dr. Richard Thornton
Smith conducted one day programme for the present students on 2nd
February 2012, introducing the latest techniques on the subject of
organic farming and bio -dynamics.
The Blue and Green News Bulletin, Volume 7, which contained much
useful information and material was published.
For the third consecutive year, the Faculty of Agriculture won the
first place in the competition for the Squad Display in the annual
Aquinas Walk. The financial assistance needed towards the display
was provided by the PPA .
Profitable one day lecture was conducted by ‘Crop Life’ on the topic
of ‘safe and effective use of pesticides.’
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An organic farming programme was conducted by Mr.Wijeratne
Dutuwewa. In addition to that Jinasena (Pvt Ltd) had kindly agreed to
train our current students of Diploma in Irrigation free of charge at
Ekala Ja-Ela. Centre.
W.M.Krishantha Shamen
Secretary,
Faculty of Agriculture
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CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
AQUINAS DAY & AQUINAS WALK
The Aquinas Walk this year was organised on Sunday, March 25th. It
was a tremendous success and generated a lot of enthusiasm among
our students. The organization of out-door sports like Basketball,
Volleyball, Netball and Cricket, prior to the Walk, provided them
with the opportunity of showing their talents, capabilities in playing
together as members of a team to gain valuable experience in leadership
qualities. During the walk, the Best Squad, the Best Banner and the
best Poster were selected by our distinguished Alumni and the winners
were amply rewarded.
The day’s proceedings commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass at
Aquinas Chapel at 7.30 a.m. followed by the Solemn Assembly,
Aquinas Walk and other accompanying festivities. The Guests of
honour for the occasion were newly consecrated Auxiliary Bishops
of Colombo, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando and The Rt. Rev.
Rev. Dr. Maxwell Silva.
Very Rev. Fr. Ivan Perera, the Episcopal Vicar for the Western Region of
the Archdiocese of Colombo and National Director for Education, Very
Rev. Fr. Ranjith Madurawela, Archdiocesan Director for Education,
General Manager of Catholic private non fee levying schools in
the Archdiocese graced the occasion and solemnly inaugurated the
Aquinas Walk.
The theme selected for the occasion, “Aquinas Youth with Academic
Excellence Blaze New Trails’ was highlighted throughout the walk
and celebrations. The Singing and Dancing Competitions, together
with the selection of the Prince and the Princess of Aquinas added
much glamour and generated a lot of enthusiasm among our students
to show their God given talents. Awards were also given to the teams
that displayed their best in Basketball, Cricket, Volleyball and Netball
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tournaments worked out earlier at St. Aloysius’ Basket ball Courts and
Shalika Grounds of CTB Narahenpita.
The Western Band of St. Benedict’s College of Colombo 13,
participated in our Aquinas Walk. Let me thank Rev. Bro. Granville
Perera, Director for his graciousness and supporting the walk every
year and for the students for their excellent performance.
The Spelling Bee, Oratorical contests, and Penmanship competitions
were held as part of the celebrations for Rector’s Day in July & August
2011.
Let me thank all the Rev. Fathers on the staff, our Registrar, Assistant
Registrars and his band of active and vibrant lecturers together with
our Administrative, and Clerical staff for organizing these events in a
manner to develop not only our students language skills but also their
character and personality.
SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR
For the benefit of our Catholic Students and Lecturers we begin each
day with the Holy Eucharist celebrated at the Aquinas chapel at 7.15
a.m. On Sundays, Major Solemnities and other important liturgical
Feasts and every first Friday of the month, we continue to have The
Eucharistic celebration at 12.00 noon. During lent we continue the
tradition of taking the Catholic students to an open air Way of the
Cross cum a day of recollection at Tewatte.
All solemn events at Aquinas, like the Rector’s Day. Aquinas Walk,
Convocations and the Christmas Get together, begin with the Eucharist
to invoke God’s choicest blessings. It is also heartening to note that not
only the Catholic students and the lecturers but also the non Christians
gather in numbers to show their God consciousness.
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THE LIBRARY
The library holds the most important place in our educational
institution. Hence the library must be equipped with up to date books,
current periodicals and magazines in order to cater to students who now
read for graduate and post graduate degrees. As our library (lending,
borrowing, sectional libraries and archives) is scattered and housed
in three buildings, plans are underway to construct a new library with
ample room for the students to do their reference / reading.
I wish to thank Rev. Fr. Don Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, Dean of the
faculty of Theology and in charge of the library, for re-organizing the
Library of Religious Studies for all who are reading for the Internal
B.A. Degree in Religious Studies. I also appreciate the assistance
extended by Miss Anne Florence Perera, the General Secretary of
the Faculty of Theology and Mrs. Rozaine Avory, librarian of the
Faculty.
I extend a word of gratitude to Mr. D.V.E. Jayamanne, the librarian,
and his staff for their valuable commitment to duty.
OUR GRATITUDE
Let me with deep joy extend my best wishes to The President and
Vice Presidents of the National University of Galway, (NUI) Ireland
and Members of the University’s Board of Governors and Senate, at
NUI, Galway for extending their generous hand in inaugurating the
Diploma of Psychology and Counselling at Aquinas as far back as
2006 and continuing to award their Diploma to our students who had
completed the first year of Aquinas comprising 7 semester 3 years
B.Sc. Psychology and Counselling Internal Degree programme. Let
me also extend my heartfelt gratitude to all at NUI, Galway for the
concern, academic and financial support extended to us from 2006 to
make this day a reality.
Let me also extend a word of gratitude to Dr. Brendan Tempest
Mogg, President, and Dr. Mark Fernando, Vice President and all
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other members of the Council of Warnborough University Alliance,
Canterbury, United Kingdom. A memorandum of Understanding
was signed by the President of Warnborough College, Canterbury,
UK and the Rector of Aquinas University College, Colombo 08, Sri
Lanka on 15th August, 2010 for close collaboration and to award joint
undergraduate and post graduate degrees of selected disciplines to
students of Aquinas in the near future.
It is with joy that I record here about the successful discussions that
I had already with Dr. Shahzad Yousuf, Chairman and Academic
Director, of City of London College and Queens Academy and Late
Dr. Aelred Samarakoon, Chairman and Director of London College
Dublin, also of Queens Academy in February at Aquinas University
College premises and in May in Norwich, UK to affiliate Aquinas
University College with the best Universities in UK for a closer
collaboration and to award joint Degree programmes in Marketing
& Finance Management, Nursing and Engineering shortly. The
discussions are already underway and a proposal for a joint MBA/
B.Sc. in Finance Management programme with the University of in
UK.
CONCLUSION
It is with fraternal love and devotion that I cherish all the love and
concern, cooperation and guidance extended to me by the priestly
family. In addition to our personal prayer and the common celebration
of the Eucharist, we are also enriched with inspiration and strength
from our priestly get-togethers and very especially our monthly
reflections on the study of the Word of God conducted by Fr. Anton
Saman Hettiarachchi on every First Tuesday of the month. These
reflective moments are followed by our Priests’ Council meeting.
I am truly indebted to you dear Frs. Raymond Samarakoon, Shanthi
Kumar Weliwita, Anton Saman Hettiarachchi, Dharshana Jayamanne
and Dinesh Fernando for your ready support, whole hearted cooperation
and valuable advice which made my tasks so much easier and lighter.
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My dear Fathers, with your personal dedication and commitment to
duty, you have contributed immensely in the administration of Aquinas
University College. Thank you for all your cooperation to make this
year a very fruitful year of grace and accomplishment.
We bade farewell on Friday, 18th May, 2012 to two of our Vice
Rectors,
(1) Very Rev. Fr. Shanthi Kumar Weliwita, was elevated to the ranks
of Episcopal Vicar for Ja- Ela region in the Northern Region of the
Archdiocese of Colombo. On behalf of all at Aquinas University
College, I thank him very sincerely for his valuable service and
unstinting cooperation extended to me personally and to Aquinas
during the last 5 years and until the end of his tenure up to 31st
May, 2012 as Vice Rector, Dean of the Under Graduate Faculties of
B.Sc. in Psychology and Counselling, BA Humanities and BIT. He
is a multi faceted personality, with a great sense of humour and of
many talents. Though he is a very strict disciplinarian, conscientious
and committed to his duty, he is very much loved by the Lecturers,
all at the Administration and students. We wish him God’s choicest
blessings and good health to continue the new mission that He had
been entrusted with.
(2) Rev. Fr. Dinesh Fernando, Father in Charge of the Engineering
Faculty was also given pastoral responsibility as the Parish Priest of
St. John’s Mutwal and as Director for Catechetics in English medium.
On behalf of all at Aquinas University College, I thank him very
sincerely for his valuable service and ready cooperation extended to
all at the Engineering faculty. We wish him God’s blessings in his new
mission.
On the same day Aquinas also warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. Chandana
Lal Fernando to the Staff of Aquinas University College. He, with his
pastoral experience and valuable practical knowledge in Science and
technology promptly filled the vacancy created by Fr. Dinesh Fernando
as the priest in charge of the Engineering Faculty. I wish him a very
fruitful and a long stay at Aquinas.
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I also extend my gratitude to our Registrar, Assistant Registrars, the
Course Directors, Course co-ordinators and all the lecturers for helping
the administration in every way to raise the academic standards of
Aquinas.
My dear graduates of B.A. in Religious Studies, B.A. in Humanities
and Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.) You all have created
history today by being the first undergraduate students to receive the
internal Degree of Aquinas after Aquinas College of Higher Studies
was given the degree awarding Status in 2005. I can assure you that all
your names will be written in the Golden book of Aquinas.
Let me congratulate also the graduates of B.Sc. in Psychology and
Counselling. Three years ago in 2010 your colleagues who went
before you, also made history by being the first ever to be awarded the
Aquinas Internal Degree. You are now the 3rd batch in succession.
Let me congratulate all the graduates for your excellent performance
and wish you God’s choicest blessing for a bright academic career and
a very prosperous future.
Let me also congratulate all our other diplomates, for successfully
completing courses and the distinction that you have achieved from
this illustrious Educational Institute.
All our programmes of study whether they lead to a degree, diploma
or a certificate are geared to make you ‘men and women of wisdom
and of high moral integrity / probity, of spiritual depth.’
We are also proud to record that all our past students are gainfully
employed with a strong character, endowed with personality and
leadership qualities to lead the nation with a fully fledged life in our
society. They have excelled in their respective fields both here and
abroad and support the development programmes of our country.
I trust that the disciplinary life that you observe and the higher
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education that you cherish at Aquinas campus together with your
fellow students of different nationalities, races, religions and castes,
would make you strong in character to face the challenges of a better
tomorrow and exemplary leaders of a society that would bring about
peace and harmony. Let me wish you all God’s blessings in order to
lead an accomplished life for the betterment of our dear country.
1st Convocation & Conferment of Degrees & Diplomas
Wednesday 3rd October, 2012
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May I take this opportunity to thank Your Eminence Malcolm Cardinal
Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo, on behalf of all at Aquinas
University College for gracing this event by virtue of your exalted
position as Chancellor of Aquinas University College, and for presiding
at this convocation and conferment of Degrees and Diplomas.
We trust that your Eminence, as the Chief Shepherd of the Archdiocese
of Colombo, reputed educationist, and the Chancellor, under whose
purview Aquinas University College functions, would always extend
your supporting hand to educate our youth with the ideals expressed
above and keeping with the aspirations of our Founder Fathers, for the
years to come.
2nd Convocation & conferment of Diploma on Thursday, 04th
October 2012
We thank your Lordship, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Maxwell Silva, Auxiliary
Bishop of Colombo, for graciously accepting our humble invitation
to preside at the 2nd convocation and conferment of Diploma to
991 students who have successfully completed the English Diploma
Course at Aquinas University College.
3rd Convocation & Conferment of Diploma on Thursday, 04th
October 2012.
We thank you Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody, Chairman of the prestigious
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Commercial Bank of Ceylon, PLC, for graciously accepting our
humble invitation to preside at the 3rd Convocation and Conferment
of Diplomas to 632 students who had successfully completed the
Diplomas in Marketing and Management studies, Business and
Financial Management, Professional Studies in landscaping and
Horticulture, Plantation and Management, Animal Husbandry,
Pharmacy Management and practice, .
Capping Ceremony of the Nursing Students (Batch 2010 – 2014)
on Friday, 05th October, 2012.
We thank your Lordship, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando,
Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo, in spite of your very busy schedule, for
graciously accepting our humble invitation to preside at the Capping
ceremony of the 70 Nursing students.
Conclusion
We thank all our guests of honour for gracing this occasion, all our
invitees and my dear students, your beloved parents and well wishers
for the kind presence today.
While congratulating one and all I wish to thank them for their
perseverance. Let their knowledge, Wisdom and integral formation
acquired at Aquinas University College, bring them every success in
their future undertakings.
Thank You and God bless you.
Very Rev. Dr. Placidus De Silva,
Rector,
Aquinas University College.
Colombo 08.
Convocation 2012.
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List of Graduands
BSc. Degree in Psychology & Counselling
1st Class
1 Ms. Sharon M. Ranaweera
2nd Upper
2 Ms. A. Sadhani Evangeline Perera
3 Ms. Mariyam Saadha
Pass
4
5
6
7
8
9
Rev. Sr. M. Sandya Rani Fernando
Ms. Amanda Fanny Peiris
Ms. M. W. Minoli Eranga
Mr. G. G.G. Naja M. Yahiya
Mr. W. A. Shobhan C. Abeyasekare
Ms. Judith J.F. Jayaratnam
Bachelor of Information Technology
1st Class
10 Ms. Rashli Rumi Fathima Rizla
2nd Class (Upper)
11 Mr. Don Peter Deshan Perera
12 Mr. Wilfred Sarath Eranga Perera
2nd Class (Lower)
13 Mr. P.K. Hasitha R. Peiris
14 Mr. W.S. Manjula Rowel
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Pass
15 Mr. Kuruppuge Chaminda Lakmal Kuruppu
16 Mr. Ashok Rajive Kumar Cananathan
17 Mr. Mohamed Azmi Mohamed Ziyahulhassan
18 Mr. D K D Darshana Maduranga
19 Mr. P G M L Bandara Jayasundara
20 Ms. T H Iresha Gayani Perera
21 Mr. Shanaka Isuru Fernando
BA General Degree
1st Class
22 Ms. R S Jayatunga
2nd Class (Upper)
23 Ms. A C B Hapuarachchi 24 Ms. T A Kumarasinghe
2nd Class (Lower)
25 Mr. J A D Priyankara
26 Ms. H L S Wijesinghe
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34
35
36
37
38
39
Pass
Ms. W M Chammi Madushani Ms. J A M F Cooray Ms. K D de Alwis Ms. L C S de Mel Ms. S S L Fernando Ms. W I Fernando Ms. W M S Fernando
Rev. Sr. W A S P Fonseka Ms. D M D Geethani
Ms. H P A Hemali Chandra
Ms. S D Hewapaththu Arachchi
Ms. Nilukshika Jayasena
Ms. K D L Kaushlya
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Ms. K A D T V A Kuruppu Arachchi
Mrs. S Mohandas
Ms. A N K Neththasinghe
Mr. P N U Nonis
Ms. M M D Peiris
Mr. P A P Perera
Mr. P G K C Perera
Ms. C T S Perera
Ms. U L M S Ranasinghe
Ms. H Ratnayake
Ms. B S B Rodrigo
Rev. Fr. Samantha Senanayake
Ms. M F F Shareema
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Ms. B R R P Somarathna
Ms. M A F Sriyani
Rev. Sr. D M Vasanthini
Rev. Sr. Loretto Winslows Ms. D B K Wettasinghe BA Degree in Religious Studies
1st Class
58 Mrs. Rosanne Therese Fernando
59 Miss. Maha Antoinette Jerom
2nd Upper
60 Miss. Romany Frances Rasquinho
2nd Lower
61 Mrs. Charmaine Rozaine Avory
62 Miss. Dodampagamage Ranee Mercy de Silva
Pass
63 Rev. Sr. Rathnasekarage Don Benita Felisitas
Higher Diploma in Religious Studies
Merit
64 Mrs. Rosanne Therese Fernando
65 Miss. M. Antoinette Jerom
66 Miss. Romany Frances Rasquinho
67 Mr W. A. Derrick Vernon Perera
Credit
68 Rev. Sr. R. D. Benita Felisitas
69 Mr. Saman Joseph Perera
70 Rev. Sr. Raji Soosaipillai
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Diploma in Religious Studies
Merit
71 Mrs Antoinette Manohari Samaranayake
Credit
72 Miss Luckmi Hirosha Deckker
73 Mr Senaka Clement Ranasinghe
Diploma in Religious Studies - Sister Formation
Merit
74 Rev. Sr. Mary Gayathri Alwis RGS
75 Rev. Sr. Anitta Anthony HF
76 Rev.Sr. Michaela Fernando HA
77 Rev.Sr. Nilanth Renuka Fernando OSB
78 Rev.Sr. Rogini Figurado HC
79 Rev.Sr. Sebamalai Patrick Grace HC
80 Rev.Sr. M. Nibashini Hettiarachchi RGS
81 Rev.Sr. P. Rajamani Loorthumary FMM
82 Rev.Sr. P. N. Rangani Miskitha SCJM
83 Rev.Sr. Augustin Anthony Rasika PH
84 Rev.Sr. S.A. N. Dilrukshi Senanayake OSB
85 Rev.Sr. Maria Sumudu A.C.
86 Rev.Sr. James Jude Rani Vaz FMM
87 Rev.Sr. Maria Vidhushika A.C.
Credit
88 Rev.Sr. Mary Antonita Anton HF
89 Rev.Sr. Lurdhukumari Marcelin SDS
90 Rev.Sr. P. A. D. I. Ellan Niluka SCJM
91 Rev.Sr.W. I. Sarojani Nonis FMM
92 Rev.Sr. P. T. Nilmini Silva OP
93 Rev.Sr. M. Selvamalar Vincent HA
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Diploma in Psychology & Counselling
Pass
94 Ms. S. Shanika Akuretiya
108 Ms. Nasira Iqbal
95 Ms. F. M. Yogaranee Anthony
109 Ms. Shinaee Igbal
96 Ms. F. Shyma Basheer
110 Ms. R. Mayanthi Jayasinghe
97 Ms. Aminath Bisa
111 Ms. R. S. Devananda Kuruppu
98 Ms. Tania Chelvathy Curtis
112 Ms. Mariyam Manike
99 Ms. S. Shalom David
113 Rev. Sr. Anusha Perera
100 Ms. P. L. A. Indiwari De Silva
114 Rev. Fr. M. D. Chinthaka Perera
101 Ms. Anupama De Zilva
115 Ms. M. K. P. T. Hansani Perera
102 Ms. R. S. Wijeratne Dissanayake
116 Rev. Fr. M. Sudham Perera
103 Rev. Sr. Lakmali Fernando
117 Mr. H. C. Prasad Tissera
104 Rev. Sr. Mary Nilushika Fernando 118 Ms. U. L. G. Kithmini Kumari Uswatte
105 Rev. Sr. Marie Imalka Fonseka
119 Ms. D. Wasanthi Mala De Silva 106 Ms. W. D. K. Keshala Gunawardana
Wickremanayake
107 Rev. Sr. Dedunu Hettiarachchige
120 Ms. Natalie De Silva Wijeyeratne
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Diploma in English
Mr.W.G.C.W.M Abeysekera
Mr.S.D Adassuriya
Mr.C.S Adikari
Ms.A.M.S.N Adikaram
Mr.A. Archuchunah
Mr.A.A.T.R Athauda
Ms.G.A Batugedera
Ms.W.M.L.S.P De Silva
Ms.D.N.A Dias
Ms.D.M.P.H Dissanayaka
Mr.L.C Elakanda
Ms.F.L Farook
Ms.M.L.V Fernando
Ms.S.R.N Fernando
Mr.W.C.V Fernando
Ms.P.G.E.H Gamage
Mr.S.R Gamhewage
Merit
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Ms.B.G.N.N. Gamanayake
Ms.S. Geshareni
Ms.W.A.Y. Gimhani
Mr.P.T.N Gunasekera
Mr.P.A Gunawardene
Mr.W.K.W Harischandra
Ms.P.H.A.P.S.N Hettiarachchi
Ms.T.A Hettiarachchi
Ms.M.H.F Himasa
Mr.C.L Illangakoon
Ms.M.S Kanaka
Ms.N.I Karandeniya
Ms.L.P Karunadasa
Ms.G.T.K Karunarathna
Mr.P.H. Kehelella
Ms.K.M.H.R Kumari
Ms.K.D.P.H Kuruwita
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Ms.A.D Machado
Mr.S.Maddumakumarage
Ms.W.A.C Mahesika
Ms.N.R Palihena
Mr.M.M.I.M Paris
Mr.N.M Paranawidana
Ms.P.A.M Peiris
Ms.K.W.A.M Perera
Ms.L.K.N.G Perera
Ms.M.N.M.R Perera
Ms.U.L.M.S.M Perera
Ms.W.K.A.A.T Perera
Ms.W.S.U Perera
Mr.M.M.M Piyarathna
Mr.T.H.P.T Ranasinghe
Ms.H.M.D.Y Rangani
Ms.R.W.M.A.S Rathnayaka
Ms.A.D.S Rodrigo
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Ms.M.H Sadhana
Mr.M.M.I Sadika
Ms.S.M.F Shimala
Rev.P. Shramanera
Mr.O.C.A Silva
Mr.S.A.T Sooriyapperuma
Ms.M.S.F Sufna
Ms.O.C Walawage
Ms.W.M.P.G.S.V Wanasinghe
Ms.A.S Wanninayaka
Mr.A.S Werapitiya
Ms.K.M Wickramasena
Mr.P.D.D Wickramasinghe
Ms.H.M.T.K Wijayathilake
Ms.N Wijewardena
Mr.P.T Winisinghe
Ms.M.D Yakupitiya
Ms.M.Z.F Zainab
BEST RESULTS IN ENGLISH 2011
MSGR. DON PETER MEDAL
PRESENTED BY HIS SEMINARY PUPILS
AWARDED TO Ms. W.M.L.S.P. DE SILVA
Diploma in Agriculture
Pass with First Class Honours
191 Mr.S. G. L. V. Rajapaksha
Pass with Second Class Honours
192 Mr.N. K. B. N. Bandara
193 Mr.G. E. Chathuranga
194 Mr.P. W. I. D. Chathuranga
195 Ms.D. M. R. M. Dasanayake
196 Ms.S. T. M. M. De Silva
197 Ms.A. G. G. U. Jayawardhana
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Ms.M. A. R. C. Karunarathna
Mr.K. A. S. J. Kulasinghe
Ms.B. A. N. Mendis
Mr.P. M. B. N. T. Pathiraja
Ms.T. R. I. K. Rathnayaka
Mr.R. M. K. M. Rathnayake
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204 Ms.D. M. D. Udayangani
205 Ms.V. P. Vithanage
206 Ms.W. N. A. U. N. Weerasinghe
207 Mr.K. J. Wijayasinghe
Pass
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Mr.D. W. G. I. Abeyrathna
Mr.K. D. M. M. Abeysekara
Mr.A. U. M. K. Athupitiya
Mr.G. R. M. H. N. Bandara
Mr.N. I. D. Colombage
Mr.A. P. T. Dananjaya
Ms.T. G. S. De Silva
Ms.J. A. N. Deepika
Mr. S. S. R. A. S. W. A. Dharmarathna
Mr.M. W. M. K. Dilshangana
Mr.J. E. Dissanayaka
Ms.P. B. A. G. I. Dissanayake
Mr. D. R. E. S. P.W. M. R. P. B. Dunuwila
Mr.D. M. N. N. Gunarathna
Ms.D. M. Hapuarachchi
Ms.H. B. L. Hapugoda
Ms.N. D. Harshani
Ms.B. R. S. K. Herath
Ms.P. S. Hewasinghe
Ms.N. U. C. Janaki
Mr.H. A. S. M. Jayasingha
Mr.D. J. M. S. B. Jayasekara
Mr.J. A. N. Jayasooriya
Mr.M. G. R. A. Jayathilake
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Mr.P. S. N. Karunadasa
Mr.W. K. D. S. Karunarathna
Ms.N. T. Kumarasinghe
Mr.K. A. D. A. E. Kuruppu
Mr.C. Liyanage
Mr.K. H. A. Madhushan
Ms.S. P. D. S. Patabendige
Ms.H. K. T. S. Pathirana
Mr.A. G. T. Pathmachandra
Mr.J. M. T. S. Peiris
Ms.A. G. M. Perera
Ms.H. V. R. Peshali
Ms.N. G. A. A. Piyadasa
Mr.R. A. A. I. Ranathunga
Mr.D. C. Ranaweera
Ms.K. K. H. K. Samarasinghe
Mr.P. A. S. D. Siriwardana
Mr.M. D. U. Srinal
Ms.W. C. D. Wajirapura
Ms.W. M. L. M. Wanninayake
Ms.G. N. N. Wijesinghe
Mr. M. W. D. H. Wijesooriya
Ms.G. A. K. C. L. Yasarathne
BEST RESULTS IN AGRICULTURE 2011
MSGR. DON PETER MEDAL
PRESENTED BY HIS SEMINARY PUPILS
AWARDED TO Mr. S.G.L.V.RAJAPAKSHA
168
Diploma in English Teacher Education
Merit
255 Mrs. A. D. Darshani De Silva.
256 Miss. K. K. C. K. Madhupraba Kodithuwakku.
257 Miss. Shalini Ann Perera.
Credit
265 Miss. A. A. D. S. Hemamali Rowel.
258 Miss. A. M. Shahida Farhath.
266 Miss. I. Hashiya Sama.
259 Miss. H. D. Muthumali Fernando.
267 Miss. Gayathry Shanmuganathna.
260 Mrs. H. M. Romaine Fernando.
268 Miss. S. D. J. T. Binusha
261 Miss. J. J.A. D. Nadeesha Fernando.
Siyambalapitiya.
262 Mrs. K. A. I. Udayangani Kolonne.
269 Miss. D. W.Dilrukshi Wanigarathne.
263 Mrs. H. M. Asha Lakmali.
270 Mr. R. Pradeep Wijesinghe.
263A Mrs. K. Sameera Lakmali
264 Miss. A. Sheeza Naseer.
Pass
271 Miss. R. J. Madushika Amarasekara
272 Miss.R. K. Sandaru Dilhara
273 Miss S. H. Warnapura Fernando
274 Miss. K. M. I. Jayamali Karunanayaka
274A Miss K.G.D.S. Shevamela Madumali
275 Miss.F. zainab Mazhar
276 Mrs. K. A. D. N. Nuwandi Nanayakkara
276A Miss K.D. Nisansala Perera
277 Mrs.T. D. Lalani Renuka
278 Miss. Manal Samsudeen
279 Mr. S. Susantha
280 Miss. F. Noohaa Vazeer
281 Miss. F. Azra Yusri
282 Miss. W. A. C. Kaushalya Wanasinghe
Private Secretary's Diploma
Merit
283 Miss. L. A. M. Priyangani Ekanayake
284 Mrs. W.S. Ann Nilakshi Fernando
169
285 Miss. M. B. Alonzo Peter
286 Mrs. P. Dilsha Roshanthi
Credit
287
Miss. M. Lasanthika Dikkumbura
288
Miss. W.S. Lakmali Fernando
289
Miss. S. N. Menikmali Karunasagara
290
Mrs. R.M. G. Devika Rajapaksha
Diploma in Law
Merit
291 Mr. Eric Leslie Samuel
292 Mr. B. G. Harsha Abeyawardana
293 Miss. Shafnas Shamdeen
294 Miss. Nirusika Ratnasingam
Credit
295 Miss. A. Sewandi Gammaarachchige
Pass
296 Mrs. K.K.D. A. Chitrani Abeyasekara
297 Miss. E. N. Wickramatilleke Bastians
Merit
298 Mr. I. Prasanna Batuwita
299 Mr. S. Nishshanka Karunarathna
Credit
300 Miss. H. O. C. Vimukthi Fonseka
301 Miss. S.K.D. Shanika Prabashwari
Pass
302 Miss. M. S. I. Marina Fernando
303 Miss. K. M. Dhamithree Hewavitharana
304 Mr. M. K. P. Ruwan Kumara 170
Advanced Diploma in
Construction industry
(Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying)
Credit
305 MsP L D Asela Vimurthi
Advanced Diploma in
Construction industry
(Civil Engineering)
Pass
306 Mr M.F. Mohamed Sadam
Advanced Diploma in Construction industry
(Quantity Surveying)
Credit
307 Mr H M Ashan S M Herath
308 MsA S Tharushika Miranda
Pass
309 Mr W. Charitha Chandana
310 Mr H M A V Herath
311 Ms H D S Dilakshani
Advanced Diploma in Electrical and
Electronics Engineering
Credit
312 Mr A G. Shalinda Fernando
313 Mr H K D P Mihiran Jayasinghe
171
314 Mr A. D. Ranga Sagara
315 Mr M. Irshad Farook
316 Mr W L. Anthoney De Mel
Pass
317 Mr P B G C J Bandara
318 Mr N A Maduchamara Nissanka
319 Mr S. Chamika Iddamalgoda
Advanced Diploma in
Credit
320 Mr R W K J Roshan Rajapaksha
321 MsKasthuri Rajamanikkam
Pass
322 Mr K M Chameera Jayanath
Advanced Diploma in
Electrical Engineering
Credit
323 Mr W M N D K Warnakulasuriya
Pass
324 Mr H D D Denush Samaranayaka
325 Mr W M Praveen Thisera
326 Mr A Y G Dabare
327 Mr N G J C Weerasinghe
328 Mr T J E Shermil Silva
172
Diploma in Construction industry
(Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying)
Merit
329 Mr A A Sashika Ranathunga
Credit
330 Mr R H Nishantha De Silva
331 Mr H M A V Herath
332 Mr A R M Samindu Silva
333 Mr T Dananjaya Pathirana
334 Mr K A N W Kathriarachchi
335 MsD A Y De Zoysa Siriwardhana
Pass
336 Mr G W N Dushantha De Silva
(Civil Engineering)
Merit
337 Mr M F Mohamed Sadam
338 Mr A Mohameed Rumaiz
339 Mr U K Mervin Shrimal Credit
340 Mr L Kalpana Arumapperuma
341 Mr L M Chandima Jayasinghe
342 Mr S Nawodaka Karunarathne
343 Mr R Viduranga Jayakody
344 Mr A Priyadarshana Ekanayaka
345 MsS Prasanshani Ranasinghe
346 MsT L V Dineshika Silva
173
Pass
347 Mr R D Chathuranga De Soysa
348 Mr Dhivyarajan Devendran
349 Mr A K Mathes Hewage
350 Mr Sisira Kumara Rathnaweera
(Quantity Surveying)
Credit
351 MsSharzana Azeez
352 Mr M D Lashan Tharuka
Pass
353 MsP B Madara Dharmasiri
354 Mr M A Mohammadu Naseem
Diploma in Electrical and
Credit
355 Mr I M K Thaksara Senarathne
356 Mr C. H. Milinda Anthoney
357 Mr D Canicius Walter
358 Mr K T Rangana alwis
Pass
359 Mr R A S Sampath Ranasinghe
360 Mr T J E Shermil Silva
361 Mr N G J C Weerasinghe
362 Mr I B A Eranga Dissanayake
363 Mr S A Nilanka Pushpakumara
174
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Pass
364 Mr K M I P Senevirathne
365 Mr B H Lakshan Kulathilake
Diploma in Electronics Engineering
Credit
366 Mr A Y G Dabare
367 Mr R M S Chamara Rathnayake
Pass
368 Mr G Anuruddhe Panangale
369 Mr S Lalintha Panditharathna
Professional Certificate in Tourism and
Hospitality Management
of the Organization for Tourism and
Hospitality Management (OTHM)
Pass
370 Mr.T. A. Dilruk Peiris 371 Miss.F. Rafaa Rasheed 372 Mr. A. Nalake Senevirathne 175
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Merit
373 Major J.C.S.Jayawickrama 374 Cap.R.P.Herath 375 Cap.H.M.W.G.J.K.Harasgama 376 Lt. J.K.S.Eranya 377 Lt.T.M.P.I.S.Tennakon 378 Lt.K.N.M.N.Madagedara
Credit
379 Col. D.T.S.Pingamage 380 Lt.Col.P.N.H.Wittachchi 381 Lt.Col. K.P.S.Silva
382 Major W.A.D.C.M.S. Perera
383 Major D.R.Senevirathne
384 Cap.O.Deneththi
385 Cap.C.G.H.U.C.Chandrasekara 386 Cap.N.C.Karunarathne
Pass
387 Cap.K.D.A.D. Karunadasa 388 Cap.N.P.Munasinghe 389 Cap.W.A.P.S.R. Perera 390 Lt.J.A.A.S.Kumara 391 Lt.Sugath Kumara 392 Lt. D.M.Samaraweera 176
Convocation 2012
04.10.2012
2ND CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMAS
Diploma in English - 2012
70 Graduands who got Merit Passes were awarded their Diploma
in Engish at the First Convocation
held on 3.10.2012
1. M.L.M. Aaqib
2. Ms. G.N. Abeygunawardana
3. I.U.B. Abeykoon
4. Ms. A.M.S.C. Abeykoon Menike
5. Ms. S.A. Abeyrastne
6. Ms. A.A.T.N. Abeysingha
7. K.M. Abeysiriwardena
8. A.P.C.D. Abeysuriya
9. Ms. A.M.S.D. Adikari
10. A.W.S. Ahamed
11. M.R. Ahamed
12. Ms. S.V. Alexander
13. Ms. D.M.Y.Y. Aloka
14. M.K.C.S. Alwis
15. Ms. M.K.T.N. Alwis
16. R.A.N.S. Alwis
17. Ms. R.A.T.A. Alwis
18. K.K. Ama Nuwanthi
19. W.S. Amadoru
20. A.K.C.J. Amarasekera
21. A.A.N. Amarasinghe
22. Ms. L.H.A.C.T. Ananda
23. Ms. N.N. Anandakumar
24. M.F.M. Anas
25. D.M.M.N. Andradi
26. A.A.M. Anfas
27. P.D.D. Anjana
28. Rev. Sr. M. Annie
29. Ms. U.M. Anthony
30. Ms. T.E. Anula
31. Ms. R.N. Anusha
32. W.N.D.O.S. Appuhamy
33. Ms. D.M.A.D.A.S.M. Arachchi
34. Ms. K.A.R.K.K. Arachchige
35. P.S.U. Araliya
36. A.M.P.S. Ariyapala
37. U.L. Ariyaratne
38. Ms. R.D.S. Arundathi
39. Ms. A.A.N. Arunthika
40. F.R. Ashraff
41. A.K.Y. Ashwithi
42. Ms. N.D.K. Athapattu
43. Ms. G.P.T. Athauda
44. Ms. M.H.F.H. Athoofa
45. Ms. W.A.G. Athukorala
46. Y.C. Attanayake
47. Ms. M.K. Atthas
48. Ms. D.N. Attygalla
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49. Ms. R.S. Ayiswarya
50. Ms. M.A.F. Azra
51. Ms. Y.P. Badugodage
52. Ms. B.M.K.L. Balasooriya
53. Ms. B.P.R.W. Balasooriya
54. L.A.S. Bambarawane
55. A.M.N. Bandara
56. C.D.S. Bandara
57. K.M.C.S. Bandara
58. Ms. M.R.P.N. Bandara
59. T.M.K.M. Bandara
60. Ms. U.K. Basnayake
61. N.D. Bathota
62. M.N.M. Begum
63. G.L.M. Botheju
64. D.K.M. Buddhika
65. A.U.V.B. Bulathsinghala
66. Ms. A.M. Bulathwatta
67. Ms. K.I. Caldera
68. G.M.C. Chamantha
69. Rev. W. Chandrasiri Thero
70. Ms. H.A. Chandraratne
71. Ms. U.S.C. Chandrasena
72. G.M.A.D.R. Chathuranga
73. Ms. S.P.S. Chathurangani
74. Ms. M.D. Chathurangi
75. Ms. S.K.C. Chathurangi
76. Ms. A.A.D. Chathurani
77. Ms. G.H.K.S. Chathurani
78. Ms. A.W.S. Chathurika
79. Ms. N.A.K.E. Chathurika
80. Ms. S.D.U. Chethana
81. Ms. H.D.S. Chinthana
82. Ms. T.C. Chiranthani
83. Ms. S. Chithradevi
84. K. Christopher
85. B.C.J. Cooray
86. B.S.Y.T. Cooray
87. P.L.M.D.R. Cooray
88. P.L.M.S. Cooray
89. P.L.N.U. Cooray
90. Ms. D.P.N. Croos
91. Ms. D.K.I.M. Dahanayake
92. Ms. G.T. Dahanayake
93. Ms. S.N. Dahanayake
94. Ms. D.T. Dalugamage
95. Ms. A.B.A. Dananjani
96. Ms. G.R. Dananjani
97. Ms. H.R.T. Darshika
98. K.G.S.K. Dasanayake
99. S.K.N.M. Dayawansha
100. K.E. De Hoedt
101. A.J.D.L. De Silva
102. D.D.H. De Silva
103. Ms. G.R.I. De Silva
104. L.A.S. De Silva
105. Ms. L.D.D. De Silva
106. Ms. L.H.C.H. De Silva
107. Ms. M.R. De Silva
108. Ms. N.C.T.S. De Silva
109. Ms. P.B.U. De Silva
110. Ms. R.K.H.E. De Silva
111. Ms. S.K.S.M. De Silva
112. Ms. R.N. De Silva Ruwanpura
113. Ms. L.C.P. De Zoysa
114. K.D.S. Dehsain
115. W.A.M.R.P.H. DDelgoda
116. Ms. H.P.N.A.Deshapriya
117. Ms. K.G.H.U. Deshapriya
118. Ms. S.T. Devalage
119. Rev. R. Dhammananda
120. Ms. T.A.D.C. Dhanangi
121. Ms. J.A.H. Dhananjana
122. P.N. Dhansekera
123. Ms. P.G.K.H. Dharmadasa
124. S.L.C.A. Dharmaratne
178
125. Ms. K.R.S. Dhulanjali
126. A.A.D.V. Dhushantha
127. A.A.S.L. Dias
128. A.M.M. Dias
129. Ms. B.A.N.A. Dias
130. Ms. D.L. Dias
131. D.S.M. Dias
132. D.N. Diddeniya
133. C.P. Dikwella
134. W.S. Dilan
135. Ms. N.A.N. Dilangani
136. B.H. Dileema
137. Ms. M.T.M. Dilhani
138. Ms. T.K.R. Dilhani
139. Ms. P.K.S.M. Dilhari
140. Ms. N.W.G.G.A.G. Dilrukshi
141. Ms. W.P.G. Dilrukshi
142. B.V. Dilshan
143. Ms. P.A.M. Dilshani
144. Ms. W.M.N. Dilshika
145. Ms. L.S.S. Dinasurini
146. Ms. A.P.H. Dinika
147. Ms. H.K.R. Dinithi
148. Ms. U.K.D.P. Dinusha
149. Ms. A.D.S. Dinushika
150. Ms. B.G.A. Dinushika
151. Ms. L.B.N. Dinushika
152. D.H.A. Disanayake
153. D.M.A. Dissanayaka
154. P.S. Dissanayaka
155. Ms. D.M.D.S. Dissanayake
156. Ms. E.D. Dissanayake
157. Ms. I.C.N. Dissanayake
158. Ms. R.M.S.K. Dissanayake
159. Ms. S.L. Dissanayake
160. Y.S. Diyanananda
161. J. Dorris
162. Ms. A.H.P. Dulanjana
163. Ms. A.A.P.S. Edirisinghe
164. E.D.D.D.K. Edirisinghe
165. Ms. E.M.S.M. Edirisinghe
166. S.C. Edirisooriya
167. R.N. Elvitigala
168. Ms. N.L.A. Erandani
169. J.A.D.V. Erandha
170. Ms. G.H.R.L. Erandi
171. Ms. H.A.U. Erandi
172. Ms. R.L.A.A. Eranga
173. Ms. F.F. Faizer
174. Ms. J.M.S.H. Faizer
175. Ms. F.A.F. Fazna
176. R.L. Ferdinand
177. Ms. A.D. Fernando
178. A.M.A.S. Fernando
179. C.A.Q. Fernando
180. Ms. C.S.B. Fernando
181. Ms. D.A.H.K. Fernando
182. Ms. G.D.S. Fernando
183. Ms. G.S.P. Fernando
184. H.M.R. Fernando
185. Ms. H.R.N.J. Fernando
186. I.P.D.P. Fernando
187. I.S.C. Fernando
188. J.V.S. Fernando
189. K.D. Fernando
190. K.L. Fernando
191. Ms. K.N.U.R. Fernando
192. Ms. K.P.S. Fernando
193. Ms. K.S.D. Fernando
194. Ms. K.S.M. Fernando
195. M.C.M. Fernando
196. M.P.M.W. Fernando
197. M.R.I.M. Fernando
198. Ms. M.S.M.A. Fernando
199. M.S.P,K. Fernando
200. M.T.T.K. Fernando
179
201. P.B.N. Fernando
202. P.D.D. Fernando
203. Ms. P.K.G Fernando
204. P.M.D.S.W. Fernando
205. Ms. P.M.S. Fernando
206. R.A.P.R. Fernando
207. S.E.H. Fernando
208. Ms. S.P.B.I. Fernando
209. T.A.C.L. Fernando
210. U.M.S.T. Fernando
211. Ms. W.D.N. Feranndo
212. W.L. Fernando
213. W.L.D.K. Fernando
214. W.L.F.N. Fernando
215. Ms. W.M.B. Fernando
216. Ms. W.N.M. Fernando
217. Ms. W.U.M. Fernando
218. Ms. W.Y.D. Fernando
219. Ms. S.B. Fleming
220. Ms. M.A.D.F. Florida
221. Ms. K.L.R. Fonseka
222. W.M.S.S. Fonseka
223. M.H.M. Fouzan
224. B.G.S. Gamage
225. Ms. G.C.L. Gamage
226. H.G.D.N. Gamage
227. Ms. L.L. Gamage
228. Ms. M.D. Gamage
229. R.S. Gamage
230. Ms. D.G.I. Gangani
231. H.M.H. Gayan
232. Ms. N.A.M. Gayani
233. Ms. H.M.M. Gayathri
234. Ms. W.A.T. Gayathri
235. Ms. L.B.H. Geethika
236. P.S.R. Gomes
237. Ms. S.C.Gomez
238. B.A.P. Gomis
239. P.G.S. Goonathilaka
240. D. Gopallawa
241. K.A.I.E. Grero
242. Ms. D.A.A.S.S. Gunarathna
243. Ms. D.D.N.M. Gunarathna
244. Ms. K.A.K.P.W. Gunarathna
245. W.A.S. Gunarathne
246. D.M.U.J. Gunasekara
247. H.S.C.S. Gunasekara
248. K.A.N.C. Gunasekara
249. N.B.A.D.H.Gunasekara
250. Ms. A.K.D.E. Gunasena
251. Ms. S.M.P.M. Gunathilaka
252. Ms. P.K.S.M. Gunathilake
253. Ms. A.D.R. Gunawardana
254. Ms. H.L.D.R.I. Gunawardana
255. Ms. K.V.S. Gunawardana
256. M.A.M.R. Gunawardana
257. Ms. M.N.S. Gunawardena
258. Ms. M.S. Gunawardena
259. M.H.M. Hakeem
260. Ms. G.S. Haniff
261. A.S. Hanoon
262. Ms. U.N. Hansani
263. Ms. W.D.S. Hansani
264. Ms. B.B.S. Hansika
265. Ms. S.M. Hansika
266. L.J. Hapuarachchi
267. Ms. S.A.D.U. Harshani
268. Ms. R.P.S. Hashani
269. Ms. F.R. Hassen
270. K.D.P.L.M. Hemachandra
271. A.M.H.K. Harath
272. Ms. H.M.O.V. Herath
273. Ms. H.M.S.C. Herath
274. Ms. H.M.U.A. Herath
275. P.M. Herath
276. H.C. Hettiarachchi
180
277. H.N.T. Hettiarachchi
278. H.S. Hettiarachchi
279. Ms. P.M. Hewa Dewege
280. T.D. Hewage
281. H.P.L.S. Hewapathirana
282. N.P. Hewarathna
283. G.I. Hewathanthirige
284. Ms. F.S.T. Hewavitharana
285. B.D.S. Hiroshani
286. M.Y.F Husna
287. S. Hussain
288. F.S. Ibrahim
289. M.I.M. Ifham
290. J.A. Ifraz
291. Ms. W.M.A.D. Indrasiri
292. Ms. S.M.S. Iresha
293. Ms. S.T.T. Iromi
294. T.D.L. Ishanka
295. Ms. A.W.S. ishara
296. P.M.K. Ishara
297. Ms. K.P.S.M. Isuri
298. Ms. H.L.L. Janithiri
299. Ms. A.P.M.J. Jayadasa
300. Ms. J.A.L.K. Jayakody
301. T.P. Jayakody
302. B.D.S.H. Jayalal
303. Ms. H.G.L. Jayamali
304. Ms. K.G.I.M. Jayamali
305. H.A.P.N. Jayanatha
306. W.T.P.R. Jayanatha
307. D.T. Jayanetti
308. Ms. J.M.D.J.R. Jayarathna
309. J.M.M. Jayarathna
310. M.R.B.M. Jayarathna
311. Ms. W.P. Jayarathna
312. S.M.S.K. Jayaratne
313. Ms. D.J.W. Jayasekara
314. Ms. G.K. Jayasekara
315. S.S.S.M. Jayasekara
316. B.A.P.P.M. Jayasekera
317. M.T.M. Jayasekera
318. J.L.C. Jayashani
319. D.H.J.S. Jayasinghe
320. D.I. Jayasinghe
321. D.P. Jayasinghe
322. J.B.U. Jayasinghe
323. Ms. J.M.D.T. Jayasinghe
324. K.K.U. Jayasinghe
325. S.K. Jayasinghe
326. Ms. H.W.D.Jayasundara
327. J.A.J.R. Jayasuriya
328. Ms. K.K.D.P.C. Jayasuriya
329. Ms. P.M. Jayasuriya
330. Ms. K.M.D.H.N. Jayathilaka
331. Ms.M.K.M. Jayathilaka
332. Ms. H.H.A.C.K. Jayawardana
333. Ms. H.M.G. Jayawardana
334. Ms. P.A. J.N.P. Jayawardane
335. W.L.T. Jayawardena
336. Ms. G.G.P.C. Jayawardhana
337. Ms. H.A.L.P. Jayawardhane
338. A.A.K. Jayaweera
339. J.M.M.Y. Jayaweera
340. J. Jegathkumar
341. K.L.D.S. Jennifir
342. M.R.F. Jesima
343A. Ms. F.R. Jumaldeen
343B. Ms. G.F. Junaideen
344. Ms. K.K.B.S. Kaburawala
345. Ms. D.Y.I. Kahatapitiya
346. T.M. Kahatapitiya
347. Ms. H.A.S. Kalanika
348. Ms. K.D.L.S. Kalapuge
349. K.V.C. Kalehewatta
350. A.K.A.D. Kaluarachchi
351. K.M.H.I. Kaluarachchsi
352. Ms. D.P. Kalubowila
181
353. Ms. K.D.D.M. Kalubowila
354. Ms. L.A. Kalubowila
355. S.S. Kalupahana
356. K.P.G.R. Kamalasiri
357. Ms. R.M.P. Kanchana
358. Ms. P.M. Kandubodaarachchige
359. S.L. Kannangara
360. V.M. Kapuruge
361. K.G.K. Kapuwella
362. Ms. N.D. Karandeniya
363. Ms. N.S. Kariyawasam
364. Ms. S.L. Karunanayake
365. Ms. A.G.N.P. Karunarathna
366. K.D.S. Karunarathna
367. Ms. P.T. Karunarathna
368. R.M.I.B. Karunaratne
369. U.D.A.D. Karunasinghe
370. S.H. Karunasekera
371. K.A.S.Y. Kasthuruarachchi
372. Ms. C.A.U.S. Kaushalya
373. H.D.M. Kaushalya
374. P. Kaushalya
375. Ms. R.A.P. Kaushalya
376. Ms. R.L.P.T. Kaushalya
377. Ms. R.V.N. Kaushalya
378. W.H. Kaushalya
379. Rev Kavinanda
380. A.D.P. Kavinga
381. N.A. Keegel
382. Ms. H.D.S.R. Keerthi
383. M.S.A.S.Khan
384. H.M.K.R.B. Kiriella
385. A.S.N. Kodagoda
386. Ms. I.T. Kodagoda
387. Ms. B.S. Krasansiya
388. Ms. A.A.C. Krishani
389. Ms. H.R.T.L. Kularatne
390. Ms. C.D. Kulasekara
391. M.R.S. Kulathilaka
392. A.L.S.A.C. Kulathunga
393. D.M.M.M. Kumara
394. T.M.P.C.T. Kumara
395. D.M. Kumarapeli
396. D.P.H.C. Kumarasinghe
397. Ms. H.S.U. Kumari
398. Ms. J.D.C.S. Kumari
399. Ms. M.D.S.D. Kumari
400. Ms. P.A. M.N. Kumari
401. Ms. G.A.S. Kumudumali
402. M.J.J. Kuruvitarachchi
403. Ms. U.M.H. Lakchani
404. M.D.A. Lakkitha
405. E.K.D. Lakmal
406. I.K.D.S. Lakmal
407. Ms. A.H.D.S. Lakmali
408. Ms. J.P.D. Lakmali
409. Ms. K.M.S. Lakshani
410. Ms. T.A.P. Lakshani
411. Ms. M.A.D. Lakshmi
412. Ms. G.H.P. Lanka
413. J.A. Lankapura
414. Ms. C.M. Lansakara
415. D.R.E. Leanage
416. Ms. D.M.L.P. Leelasena
417. Ms. S.V. Leesen
418. Ms. G.I. Lewwanduwa
419. N.D.Liyanaarachchi
420. Ms. S.U. Liyanaarachchi
421. Ms. Y.C.Liyanagamage
422. Ms. E.N. Liyanage
423. Ms. H.N. Liyanage
424. P.D.N.K. Liyanage
425. Ms. U.D.T. Liyanage
426. Ms. W.D.R. Lowe
427. Ms. W.K.A.M.G. Lukshika
428. Ms. K.A.T.N. Madavi
182
429. P.A.D.R. Madhusanka
430. Ms.K.D.S. Madhushani
431. Ms. M.A.I. Madhushani
432. Ms. P.K.G. Madhushani
433. Ms. B.V.Y. Madhushika
434. Ms. M.D.P.M. Madubasha
435. Ms. L.K.N. Madubashini
436. Ms. P.D.N. Madubashini
437. Ms. M.T. Madugoda
438. Ms. M.A.S. Madumali
439. H.T. Madusanka
440. H.W.N. Madusanka
441. N.A.T. Madusanka
442. P.A. Madusanka
443. Ms. O.T.A.S. Madusha
444. Ms. T.A.D.L.O. Madusha
445. P.A.P. Madushan
446. W.A.S. Madushan
447. Ms. A.M.C. Madushani
448. Ms. D.N. Madushani
449. Ms. G.A.T. Madushani
450. Ms. G.W.R. Madushani
451. Ms. H.D.U.P. Madushani
452. Ms. M.G.A. Makdushani
453. Ms. R.A. Madushani
454. Ms. W.M.V. Madushani
455. Ms. D.I.C. Madushika
456. Ms. S.A.N. Maduwanthi
457. Ms. T.H. Maduwanthi
458. I.A. Maharambe
459. Ms. C.R. Mahawatte
460. D.K.S.M. Malikarachchi
461. D.C. Malimage
462. B.D.L. Malinda
463. A.R. Mallikarachchi
464. Ms. A.P. Mananduwa
465. Ms. C.D.Manesha
466. A.H. Manjula
467. P. Manoj
468. G.S. Manuel
469. Ms. I.U. Marambage
470. R.S. Martin
471. Ms. M.N.F. Marzooka
472. T.T.R. Mathotage
473. M.N.F. Mazna
474. Ms. B.R.L. Mendis
475. N.A.H. Mendis
476. W.S.D.C. Mendis
477. Ms. A.E. Menikdiwela
478. Ms. A.M.S.H. menike
479. M.M.A.Miflah
480. Ms. M.M.F. Mifra
481. Ms. P.A.M. Mihirum
482. M.F. Minnah
483. Ms. S.H.M.F.f.Minzah
484. Ms. S.L. Modaragama
485. N.S. Mohamed
486. A.C. Mudannayake
487. Ms. M.A.M.E.P. Muhandiram
488. Ms. F.S. Mukthar
489. Ms. P.R. Munasinghe
490. S.L.A. Munasinghe
491. Ms. M.J.F. Munthasa
492. Ms. C.F. Murshidha
493. Ms. A.M.Z. Mushrifa
494. Ms. M.M.F. Muthahhara
495. Ms. P.T.D. Muthukumarana
496. Ms. K.A.P. Nadeesha
497. Ms. R.A.D.D. Nadeesha
498. Ms. A.G.L. Nadeeshani
499. Ms. T.C. Nadeeshani
500. Ms. M.A.F. Nadha
501. Ms. K.P. Nadimala
502. H.M.K. Nalinda
503. N.C. Nanayakkara
504. N.H.L.L.E. Nanayakkara
183
505. Ms. A.M.N.P. Nandasena
506. Ms. W.M.S.I. Nandasena
507. Rev. A. Nandasiri
508. Ms. L.Y.N. Nandasiria
509. Rev. S.S. Napit
510. Ms. I.U. Narangoda
511. Ms. M.S.F. Naseeka
512. Ms. A.D.C. Nathasha
513. Ms. E.M. Naveena
514. Ms. A.E. Navodya
515. N.B. Nawaz
516. Ms. F.I. Nawfer
517. Ms. N. Nawfer
518. Ms. K.F. Nazrin
519. M.N.M. Nibras
520. Ms. U.L.K. Nikeshala
521. H.A.I. Nilanka
522. AM. Nilooshan
523. K.D.E. Nimantha
524. Ms. G.H.D. Nirmadika
525. Ms. K. Nirmala
526. Ms. T. Nirmala
527. Ms. M.T.Nirmani
528. M.A.J. Niroshan
529. Ms. T.M.A. Niroshani
530. M.A.H. Nisansala
531. Ms. N.W. Nisansala
532. Ms. M.S. Nishadini
533. Ms. R. Nishanthini
534. Ms. W.J.G. Nishara
535. M.N.M. Nisthar
536. Ms. M.D.D. Niwarthana
537. Ms. A. Nizar
538. P.D.K. Nonis
539. Ms. P.N.D. Nonis
540. N.N.J.S.Nugera
541. K.A.I.T. Nuwan
542. Ms. G.D.D. Nuwangani
543. Ms. M.N.F. Nuzkiya
544. Ms. M.N.F. Nuzla
545. T. Ogawa
546. Ms. L.G.I. Oshara
547. H.A.U. Osman
548. D.N. Pagodaarachchi
549. P.K.B.G.C. Pallawala
550. W.K. Panaptiiya
551. Ms. E.C. Paramasivam
552. S.M.R.B. Pataliya
553. Ms. H.N.K. Pathirana
554. Ms. V.P.S.M. Pathirana
555. Ms. B.S. Patricia
556. Ms. K.H.A. Pavithra
557. A.S.W.T. Peiris
558. Ms. T.K.C. Peiris
559. Ms. A.A.S.D. Perera
560. Ms. A.M.A. Perera
561. Ms. A.N.L. Perera
562. Ms. A.S.N. Perera
563. Ms. A.V.S.N. Perera
564. A.W.D.L. Perera
565. D.G.D. Perera
566. Ms. D.R.L. Perera
567. D.U.S. Perera
568. Ms. E.A.B.A.S. Perera
569. Ms. G.A.J. Perera
570. Ms.G.J.N.N. Perera
571. Ms. G.J.S.P. Perera
572. Ms. G.L.S.M. Perera
573. Ms. G.N.P.K. Perera
574. Ms. G.P.A. Perera
575. G.P.S.H. Perera
576. G.R.M. Perera
577. Ms. H.A.J.K. Perera
578. H.B.D. Perera
579. Ms. H.S.K. Perera
580. J.A.D.S. Perera
184
581. Ms. K.A.R.P. Perera
582. K.A.S.L. Perera
583. Ms. K.N.R. Perera
584. Ms. K.S.K. Perera
585. Ms. K.S.S. Perera
586. Ms. L.A.R. Perera
587. M.A.L.C.N. Perera
588. Ms. M.A.S.D. Perera
589. M.H.L. Perera
590. Ms. M.K.P.T.H. Perera
591. M.L. Perera
592. M.P.S. Perera
593. Ms. M.S. Perera
594. Ms. M.V.F. Perera
595. M.V.H.D. Perera
596. Ms. N.C.D. Perera
597. Ms. N.M.P. Perera
598. Ms. O.C.J. Perera
599. Ms. R.H.T.D. Perera
600. T.M.S.S. Perera
601. T.N.D. Perera
602. T.R.S. Perera
603. U.D.K.S. Perera
604. U.L.A.C. Perera
605. U.T.S. Perera
606. V.T.A.B.J. Perera
607. Ms. W.G.P. Perera
608. W.K.B.D. Perera
609. Ms. W.M.G. Perera
610. W.M.R.S. Perera
611. Ms. W.P.G.L. Perera
612. W.S.A.A.D. Perera
613. Ms. W.S.S. Perera
614. R.S. Periyathamby
615. Ms. M.J. Pillai
616. Ms. S.S. Pitiyavithana
617. Y.M.E. Piyasena
618. Ms. W.K.N.R. Piyasiri
619. Ms. D.M.R. Piyumali
620. W.T. Prabashana
621. Ms. M. Pramodani
622. K.G.C. Prasad
623. M.A. Prasad
624. Ms. M.P.U. Prasangika
625. Ms. S.M.N. Prasangika
626. J.M.T. Prasanna
627. S.O.A.M. Prathiba
628. Ms. K.K.U. Prathibhani
629. Ms. M.K.M. Premachandra
630. W.A.N. Premalal
631. L.K.G.G.P. Premarathne
632. Ms. P.G. Premaratne
633. G.D.P.M. Premathilaka
634. Ms. P.D.D. Premathilaka
635. Ms. K.G.S. Prisika
636. Ms. A.A. Priyadarshani
637. Ms. H.D.N. Priyadarshani
638. Ms. W.S.N. Prisyadarshani
639. Ms.N.R. Pushparajah
640. Ms. M.A. Psupanjali
641. M.M. Radampalagamage
642. Ms. R. Radhika
643. S.P. Ragunadh
644. A. Rajapaksha
645. K.G. De A. Rajapaksha
646. Ms. R.A.A.I. Rajapaksha
647. Ms. R.A.S.S. Rajapaksha
648. R.P.M.D. Rajapaksha
649. Ms. R.P.M.P. Rajapaksha
650. W.A.G. Rajapaksha
651. Ms. W.A.H.N. Rajapaksha
652. Ms. R.T.W.M. Rajapakshe
653. Ms. K. Rajasingham
654. Ms. H.G.G.K. Rajasiri
655. Ms. M.I. Ramanayake
656. M.A.A.P. Rambukwella
185
657. Ms. M.N.F. Ramla
658. A.G.P.M. Ranasinghe
659. P.B.N.S.K. Ranasinghe
660. P.U. Ranasinghe
661. Ms. R.A.P.D. Ranasinghe
662. R.A.S.H. Ranasinghe
663. S.S.H. Ranasinghe
664. L.N. Ranathunga
665. N.R.A.R.S. Ranathunga
666. R.M.N. D. Ranathunga
667. P.V.T.K. Ranatunga
668. Ms. K.K.D.T.N. Ranaweera
669. R.K.B.P. Ranaweera
670. Ms. G.W.C.C. Randika
671. G.H.Y. Randula
672. Ms. M.H.H. Randulee
673. W.M.A.H.T. Ranjith
674. Ms. M.D. Ranwala
675. M.D.R. Rasanjalee
676. W.A.D.S. Rasanjali
677. Ms. H.N.F. Rashida
678. J.B.D. Rathnamal
679. Ms. M.S.K. Rathnasekara
680. R.M.S.K.A. Rathnayaka
681. R.M.D.N. Rathnayake
682. Ms. R.M.R.N.K. Rathnayake
683. Ms. R.Z.F. Reeshma
684. Ms. A.A.A. Rehka
685. Ms. S.L.S. Rekhani
686. S.A.R.N. Rifdha
687. M.A.F. Rifka
688. M.S. Risfa
689. Ms. F.R. Rizvie
690. Ms. M.I.F. Rizwana
691. Ms. B.K.N.P. Rodrigo
692. K.N.G. Rodrigo
693. M.E.H. Rodrigo
694. Ms. S.A.R. Rodrigo
695. S.R. Rodrigo
696. Ms. S.V.M. Rodrigo
697. Ms. K.L.D.B.J. Rose
698. Ms. T.A.D. Roshani
699. L.O. Rubasinghe
700. S.P. Rubasinghe
701. Ms. G.M.A.D.D.H. Rupasinghe
702. R.A.D.P.L. Rupasinghe
703. Ms. R.A.D.S. Rupasinghe
704. R.B.M. Rupasinghe
705. S.G.K.D.S. Ruvinda
706. K.A.D.P. Ruwantha
707. Ms. S. Sabdeen
708. Ms. M.B.A. Sabrina
709. Ms. F.S. Sabry
710. B.C. Sajith
711. M.J.S. Salgado
712. Ms. R.G.A. Samadhi
713. J.N. Samarakoon
714. Ms. S.M.D.H. Samarakoon
715. S.M.U.S. Samarakoon
716. H.D.S.S. Samaranayake
717. Ms. H.K.U.P. Samaranayake
718. K.C. Samarasekara
719. Ms. N.M.W. Samarasekara
720. D.V.K.L. Samarasinghe
721. Ms. S.C. Samarasinghe
722. S.A.D.G.S. Samarasundara
723. T.H.N. Samaraweera
724. N.A. Sameena
725. K.A.S. Sameera
726. Ms. K.A.D. Sandamali
727. Ms. K.I. Sandamali
728. Ms. K.I. Sandamali
729. Ms. M.T. Sandamali
730. W.G.A.P. Sanjaya
731. R.S.S. Sanjeewa
732. Ms. B.A.S. Sanjeewani
186
733. Ms. S.G.L.A. Sanjeewani
734. H.G.A.C. Sara
735. Rev. R. Sraman
736. Ms. D. Saranya
737. Ms. D.W.P.Y. Sarathchandra
738. Ms. L.A.D.J. Sathsarani
739. S.A.U.P. Senadheera
740. H.K.J. Senanayake
741. H.P.T.C. Senarath
742. Ms. D.M.D.S. Senarathna
743. M.T.P.R. Senaratne
744. H.M.P. Senavirathna
745. Ms. S.B.M.T.N. Senavirathna
746. Ms. K.P.C.H. Senevirathna
747. Ms. M.N.A. Seneviratne
748. Ms. S.M.M.C. Sethunge
749. Ms. K.A.N.C. Sewwandi
750. Ms. P.L.S. Sewwandi
751. Ms. S.K.U. Sewwandi
752. Ms. M.J.F. Shafra
753. M.S.A. Shakoor
754. Ms. K.D.B. Shalika
755. Ms. W.R.G.S. Shamalee
756. Ms. K.D.J. Shamika
757. Ms. U.H.N. Shamini
758. Ms. H.A.V. Shanika
759. Rev. M. Shantha
760. Ms. M.A.J. Shanudha
761. S.F. Shareeka
762. Ms. G.N. Shashika
763. Ms. A.M.M. Shashikala
764. Ms. J.A.F. Sherin
765. S.M. Shifar
766. M.A.M. Shiffran
767. M.A.M. Shiham
768. M.M.s. Shireen
769. Ms. M.I.F. Shiromy
770. M.F. Shiyasa
771. Ms. H.L.T. Shyamalee
772. Rev. H. Sienghai
773. M.R.F. Sifna
774. Ms. H.G.M. Silva
775. Ms. J.D.M. Silva
776. K.P.W.T.K. Silva
777. Ms. K.T.C. Silva
778. M.M. R. Silva
779. Ms. W.K.R. Silva
780. K.A.G. Siriwardana
781. Ms. P.P.G. Siriwardana
782. AM.N.D. Siriwardane
783. Ms. C.L. Siriwardena
784. G.A.D.M.D. Siriwardena
785. R.N. Siriwardena
786. T.M.P.K. Siriwardene
787. Ms. S.A.N.P. Siriwardhana
788. Ms. K. Sivanantharajah
789. S.D.J.T.B. Siyambalapitiya
790. R. Siyathdeen
791. N. Samarakkody
792. Ms. H.A.G. Somarathna
793. W.T.S. Somaweera
794. Ms. K.A.N. Sonali
795. S.G.K.M. Sooriyaarchchi
796. S.A.Y.C. Soriyaperuma
797. Ms. W.M.M. Soysa
798. Rev. D. Sraman
799. Ms. K.G.D.I. Srimali
800. Ms. H.K.P.P. Sriyani
801. Ms. P. Subashini
802. Ms. D.R. Subasinghe
803. S.A.P.P. Subasinghe
804. S.D.C.N. Subasinghe
805. Ms. M.A.S. Suchithrangi
806. Ms. G.H.H. Sudarshana
807. M.T.F. Sujana
808. Ms. R.P.U. Sulakkana
187
809. B.S. Sulakshani
810. I.K.F. Sumaiya
811. D.A.M.R. Sumathirathan
812. Ms. W.A.T. Sunimalee
813. Ms. S. Suraja
814. Ms. D.P.M. Suraweera
815. Ms. T.V. Surendika
816. Ms. K.P.M. Tekni
817. Ms. T.M.N.N. Tennekoon
818. Ms. S.M. Tewarapperuma
819. Ms. P.H.R. Thakshila
820. Ms. V.H.H. Thalagahage
821. T.S.J. Thalagala
822. W.A.C. Thamel
823. Ms. R.D. Thamoda
824. W.D.S. Tharanga
825. V. Thaviprasath
826. P.T.S.K. Thennakoon
827. Ms. W.T.M.N.S. Thennakoon
828. O.T.K. Thibbotumunuwe
829. H.D.H.N. Thilakasiri
830. Ms. K.M.G.P. Thilakshi
831. M.W.D. Thiwanka
832. S.D. Thrimavithana
833. J.H.A.P. Tissera
834. W.S.J. Tissera
835. G.K. Udawattage
836. Ms. U.N. Udayakumari
837. Ms. H.K.C. Umayangani
838. Ms. D.S. Umeshika
839. A.E. Undugoda
840. Ms. D.D. Upekshika
841. Ms. S.A. Uragodage
842. Rev. N. Vajira
843. Ms. M.R.G. Vigithasena
844. N.H.A.S. Vinayakantha
845. Rev. N. Vipassi
846. U.L.V. Viraji
847. Ms. K.W.O. Vishmini
848. B.M.P. Vithanage
849. D.B.P. Vithanage
850. Ms. L.N. Vithanage
851. Ms. P.I.M. Vithanage
852. V.K. Vithanage
853. S.E. Vitharana
854. Ms. T.A.G. Wanamalie
855. Ms. S.C. Wanigasekara
856. Ms. H.K.I.K. Wanigasundra
857. D.I. Wanniarachchi
858. Ms. N.G.D. Wanniarachchi
859. Ms. W.M.R.C. Wanninayake
860. G.A. Warnathunga
861. Ms. A.G.C. Wasundara
862. Ms.B.D. Wathsala
863. C. Wedemulla
864. W.A.D.E.I. Weerakkody
865. W.M.D.I. Weerakkody
866. Ms. H.P.P.G. Weerakoon
867. D.A.S.H. Weerapala
868. Ms. P.K.D.H. Weerarathna
869. Ms. M.C. Weerasekara
970. H.N. Weerasinghe
871. K.A.P.S. Weerasinghe
872. P.N. Weerasinghe
873. P.P. Weerasinghe
874. T.P.U. Weerasinghe
875. W.P.R.S. Weerasinghe
876. W.P.P.A. Weerawardhane
877. Ms. S.C. Welgama
878. Ms. S.I. Welgama
879. Ms. P. Werasekara
880. W.T.D.N.L. Wickrama
881. W.T.D.N.P. Wickrama
882. W.D.N.R. Wickramaarachchi
883. C.K. Wickramage
884. Ms. I.K. Wickramarachchi
188
885. Ms. K.A.D.I. Wickramarathna
886. A.U.P. Wickramaratne
887. Ms. S.T. Wickramasekara
888. A.M.D.P. Wickramasinghe
889. G.A. Wickramasinghe
890. J.S.E. Wickramasinghe
891. L.U. Wickramasinghe
892. Ms. M.P. Wickramasinghe
893. N.P. Wickramasinghe
894. Ms. I.W.M.B.S. Wickramathilaka
895. D.S.A. Wickremanayake
896. D.S.D. Wickremanayake
897. M.M.P.R. Wickremaratne
898. R.C.N. Wickremasinghe
899. W.M.B.H. Wijebandara
900. K.D.C.M. Wijekoon
901. W.D.M.G.K. Wijekoon
902. Ms. R.W.K. Wijerathna
903. Ms. W.M.K.V. Wujerathna
904. A.A.N.A.K. Wijeratne
905. W.P.D. Wijesekara
906. M. Wijesekera
907. Ms. U.D. Wijesekera
908. T.H.W. Wijesinghe
909. A.J. Wijesooriya
910. M.B.S.T. Wijesooriya
911. Ms. W.R.U.J. Wijesundara
912. D.D.M. Wijethunga
913. Ms. G.C.R. Wijewardena
914. Ms. D.M. Withanawasam
915. Ms. N.A.V. Wolff
916. Ms. A. Wyshnavi
917. Ms. D.S. Yapa
918. Ms. L.P.D.R. Yapa
919. N.J. Yatagama
920. A.L.E. Yusra
921. Ms.F.Y. Zubair
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3rd CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMAS
Post Graduate Diploma in
Management Studies
Pass
1 Mr. M.M.M.Alsan
2 Mr. W.S.Sanjeewa Amarasinghe
3 Mr.H.D.S.R.J.Appuhamy
4 Mr. O.H.I.Asela
5 Mr. H.M.W.Bandara
6 Ms.B. Damayanthi Bernard
7 Ms.K.M.D.Buddhini
8 Ms. H.S.P.Chandrakanthi
9 Ms. L.R.W. De Silva
10 Ms. D.K.Dissanayake
11 Ms. Bartholomeuz Duminga
12 Mr. R.S.J.Dilruk Fernando
13 Mr. P.J.C.Figurado
14 Ms. P.S.M.Gamage
15 Mr. S.R.Herft
16 Mr. M.D.Jaldeen
17 Mr. J.M.S.K.Jayasundara
18 Mr. H.P.Jayawardena
19 Mr. A.A.M.Prabath Kulathilaka
20 Mr. M.S.M.Kumara
21 Ms. Sarojini Kumarakuran
22 Mr. B. Gihan Liyanage
23 Mr. M.B.M.Mafaz
24 Mr. Russell Motha
25 Ms. D.N.Nikawatte
26 Mr. D.S.H.S.K.A.Perera
27 Mr. P.N.C.W.Perera
28
29
30
31
Ms. Menaka Peiris
Mr. Chaminda Priyashantha
Mr. K.G.J.Pushpakumara
Ms. Hanushahini Radhakrishnan
32 Mr.D.M.U.Rajapakshe
33 Mr. R.Anuruddha Ranasinghe
34 Mr. P.Ranjan
35 Mr. G.W.A.G.Rathnaweera
36 Ms.Nadeeshani Rathnaweera
37 Ms. B.A.I.Rodrigo
38 Mr. T.S.Ruwanpathirana
39 Mr. H.D.Sampath Samaranayake
40 Mr. R.T.Samidason
41 Ms. W.T.Senani Sannasgala
42 Ms. A.A.I.Sirimanne
43 Mr. G.R.I.J.Somaweera
44 Mr. B.S.R.Srikanth
45 Mr. J.V.P.M.Sudeera
46 Ms. N.S.Vithana
47 Mr. M.D.S.P.Wickramarathne
48 Ms. Malina Wijayathilake
49 Mr. N.T.Wijayathilake
50 Ms.T.Shalika Wijeratne
51 Mr. R.Yaridharshan
52 Mr. S.H.M.Zadic
Advanced Diploma in Management Studies
53
54
55
56
Mr. C.U.Amaratunge
Mr. O.H.I.Asela
Mr. H.M.W.Bandara
Ms. B.D.Bernard
Merit
190
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
Rev. Say Bunthon
Ms. L.O.M.De Silva
Ms. L.R.W.De Silva
Ms. D.K.Dissanayake
Ms. Pirathini Gunawardena
Mr. S.R.Herft
Mr. Sivapatham Janagan
Mr. D.T.Jayasinghe
Ms. Shalinie M. Jayasinghe
Mr. H.P.Jayawardena
Mr. A.A.M.P.Kulatilake
Mr. J.M.S.Kumara
Ms. D.C.H.Kumarasinghe
Mr. V.R.Panagoda
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
Mr. D.M.U.Rajapaksa
Ms. Nadeeshani Rathnaweera
Rev. Phon Saban
Mr. H.D.S.S.Samaranayake
Mr. R.G.Senanayake
Mr. K.K.M.Y.Silva
Mr. R.Nishan Sriwardhana
Mr. N.S.Vithana
Mr. S.T.C.S.Wickramasinghe
Ms. W.A.T.S.Wijeratne
Ms. S.M.S.U.Wimalaratne
Ms. A.M.Laavanya Xavier
Mr. Radhakrishnan Yaridharshan
Ms. Sobanoo Zain
Mr. A.B.M.Zawahir
Credit
87 Mr. W.S.S.Amarasinghe
88 Mr. Ronesh Antony
89 Ms. K.M.D.Buddhini
90 Ms. W.N.R.P.I.Chathurangi
91 Mr. P.D.Udara Dushmantha
92 Mr. Almo Peter Fernando
93 Ms. R.D.Fonseka
94 Ms. P.S.M.Gamage
95 Ms. H.M.H.P.K.Herath
96 Ms. A.C.H.Kumar
97 Mr. B.G.Liyanage
98 Ms. Janagan Meera
99 Mr. I.J.B.Perera
100 Mr. P.V.S.Perera
101 Mr. R.A.Ranasinghe
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
Mr. R.P.K.N.P.Ranasinghe
Ms. R.M.T.S.Rathnayake
Mr. U.Gayan Rathnasiri
Mr. T.S.Ruwanpathirana
Mr. R.T.Samidason
Mr. S.M.S.S.Samarakoon
Ms. W.D.T.S.Sannasgala
Ms. S.A.S.D.Senanayake
Mr. R.J.Soris
Mr. K.W.T.R.Thilina
Ms. K.S.I.Tilakawardena
Ms. S.S.Weerasinghe
Mr. M.D.S.P.Wickramarathne
Mr. W.M.C.N.Wijesekara
Pass
116
117
118
119
120
Mr. B.S.Amarasinghe
Ms. B.G.P.Ariyarathna
Mr. R.L.Benjamin
Mr. D.D.P.M.Deshapriya
Mr. U.M.Asanka Dissanayaka
121
122
123
124
125
Mr. P.S.C.Fernando
Mr. C.G.S.Hewage
Mr. M.A.J.M.Jamsidh
Mr. D.Manojkumar Namadevan
Mr. A.K.Narangoda
191
126
127
128
129
Mr. M.S.Samidon
Mr. H.M.D.Isuru Sanjaya
Mr. J.C.Y.Selvam
Rev.Chandasara Sraman
130
131
132
133
Ms. H.M.Tharanga Subashini
Mr. A.L.B.Uduhawara
Mr. A.M.Wickramasekara
Mr. D.S.P.Wijethunge
Diploma In Business Management
Merit
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
Ms. L.O.M.De Silva
Mr. Almo Peter Fernando
Ms. F.S.Foumy
Mr. J.A.Galappatthy
Ms. M.V.Muthurajanathan
141
142
143
144
145
146
Mr. R.P.K.N.P.Ranasinghe
Ms. N.Rathnaweera
Mr. S.M.S.S.Samarakoon
Mr. J.C.Y.Selvam
Mr. S.T.C.S. Wickramasinghe
Ms. A.M.L.Xavier
Credit
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
Mr. B.S.Amarasinghe
Ms. Swarna Mayuri Bandara
Mr. K.A.D.V.Deshantha
Ms. J.A.R.Madhushani Dias
Mr. S.M.D.Fernando
Ms. T.A.M.Fernando
Mr. G.B.S.L.Ganegama
Ms. S.M.Jayasinghe
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
Ms. K.K.C.G.Priyadarshani
Ms. S.G.R.Priyadarshani
Ms. C.W.Ranathunga
Ms. M.J.Fathima Raziya
Mr. R.M.K.Sameera
Ms. G.K.D.Manoja Sirisena
Mr. K.A.D.E.P.Brian Wijekoon
Pass
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
Ms. Mariathas Abisheka
Mr. S.G.Kapila Bandara
Mr. Nalin Basnayake
Ms. D.A.S.M.Dason
Mr. D.R.De Silva
Ms. K.Shanika De Silva
Mr. W.Nuwan Dhammika
Ms. M.Anushika Dias
Mr. S.Macklan Fernando
Mr. Dilip Premaka Jayasekara
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
Ms. S.K.P.Samanthika Kodikara
Ms. R.Gimhani Koralage
Ms. N.M.Munasinghe
Mr. M.Athif Nawaz
Ms. K.N.Sachini Perera
Ms. H.D.C.K.Ranaweera
Ms. R.M.T.S.Rathnayake
Mr. P.R.Harshana Kanth Rodrigo
Mr. H.M.M.D.Samarakoon
Mr. P.A.D.C.M.Sangeeth
192
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
Mr. H.M.D.Isuru Sanjaya
Mr. Heshan Shalindra Silva
Ms. H.M.Tharanga Subashini
Mr. A.S.S.Sumithraarachchi
Mr. S.Lakmal Wijerathna
Diploma in Marketing Management
Merit
Mr. O.H.I.Asela
Ms. B.D.Bernard
Ms. W.N.R.P.I.Chathurangi
Mr. D.D.P.M.Deshapriya
Mr. P.S.C.Fernando
Mr. S.R.Herft
Mr. D.T.Jayasinghe
Mr. M.M.Jayman
Mr. J.T.D.A.Kumara
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
Mr. B.G.Liyanage
Mr. K.P.R.Perera
Ms. R.A.M.U.B.K.Premathunga
Mr. U.Gayan Rathnasiri
Mr. K.K.M.Y.Silva
Mr. R.Nishan Sriwardhana
Ms. E.D.Wickramarathna
Mr. S.T.C.S.Wickramasinghe
Mr. A.B.M.Zawahir
Credit
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
Mr. R.L.Benjamin
Ms. L.R.W.De Silva
Mr. W.D.A.J.Dhanushka
Mr. U.M.A.Dissanayake
Ms. P.S.M.Gamage
Mr. M.A.J.M.Jamsidh
Ms. S.N.Jayarathne
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
Mr. R.D.Philip Alles
Mr. A.B.A.B.P.Ambepitiya
Mr. R.D.Amarasekara
Mr. B.Saranath Amarasinghe
Mr. P.W.M.R.D.D.Angunawela
Ms. S.M.N.Anurangi Bandara
Mr. B.A.Gamini Basnayake
Ms. K.M.D.Buddhini
213
214
215
216
217
218
Pass
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
Ms. S.M.Jayasinghe
Mr. P.P.W.Kodituwakku
Mr. M.Randy.C.Perera
Mr. N.Ananth Raj
Mr. R.A.Ranasinghe
Ms. M.Pavithra Wijesekara
Mr. T.J.Cooray
Ms. B.G.S.Dilrukshi
Ms. K.N.P.Fernando
Mr. M.L.J.R.Sampath Fonseka
Mr. R.Shehan Gabriel
Mr. K.A.A.Gunawardana
Mr. J.A.C.Heshan
Mr. Sivapatham Janagan
193
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
Mr. J.M.T.I.B. Jayasinghe
Mr. M.A.Jumat
Ms. K.C.Karunaratne
Ms. R.Gimhani Koralage
Ms. W.A.Y.A.Supun Kumari
Ms. K.K.S.H.Kulasekara
Ms. A.C.H.Kumar
Mr. L.A.R.R.Lunugamaarachchi
Ms. Janagan Meera
Mr. M.S.Mohamed
Mr. I.D.Nissanka
Mr. A.J.Perera
Mr. K.Y.Udara Perera
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
Mr. K.K.S.Prasanna
Mr. Trevin Ratnayake
Mr. T.W.Isuru Sampath
Mr. R.M.P.Sanjeewa
Mr. K.G.R.T.Sikurajapathi
Mr. S.A.P.M.Silva
Ms. K.S.T.S.Thilinika
Mr. Anil Wickramasinghe
Mr. D.S.P.Wijethunge
Mr. N.D.S.Wijegunawardena
Mr. K.A.D.E.P.Brian Wijekoon
Ms. Sobanoo Zain
Diploma In Human Resources Management
260
261
262
263
264
Merit
Ms. S.A.V.N.Chathurangani
Mr. K.A.D.V.Deshantha
Ms. Dushyanthie Dhevindra
Ms. U.D.C.W.Jayaweera
Ms. D.C.H.Kumarasinghe
265
266
267
268
Mr. M.S.K.Mirandu
Ms. K.S.W.Perera
Ms. U.K.D.N.C.L.Udugama
Mr. U.K.D.V.Udugama
Credit
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
Ms. N.P.Rangika Athukorala
Ms. M.P.G. N. Pamela Cooray
Ms. D.P.A.B.S. Madurangi Dias
Rev. Bro. N.Sanjeewa Fernando
Mr. D.T. Jayasinghe
Ms. D.N.Nikawatte
Mr. K.N.Pathirana
276
277
278
279
280
281
Ms. Menaka Peiris
Mr. M.S.Samidon
Ms. A.Natasha Sumanasekera
Ms. C.A.Santhurie Waidyasekara
Ms. S.A.D.A.P.Nimesha Wijesinghe
Rev. Bro. Costa William
Pass
282
283
284
285
Ms. M.Lakmali Abesekara
Ms. Zulfa Badurdeen
Ms. S.S.Bulathsinghala
Ms. Thilakshika Chathurangani
286
287
288
289
Ms. D.M.Harshani Chathurika
Mr. G.C.N.D.De Silva
Ms. Delreen Decker
Mr. D.D.P.Manoj Deshapriya
194
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
Ms. C.W.D.Fernando
Mr. M.L.J.R.Sampath Fonseka
Ms. A. M.P.Hewagallage
Mr. A.L.M.Jafarulla
Mr. K.A.I.Jayalath
Mr. L.A.C.P.Kumara
Ms. U.M.Hansika Lakchani
Mr. W.P.C.Maduranga
Mr. W.B.A.S.Perera
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
Ms. R.L.T.P.D.Rajapaksha
Ms. V.R.A.T.M.Ranathilaka
Mr. H.M.D.I.Sanjaya
Ms. W.A.Thilini Shanika
Ms. A.V.S.Surakshika
Ms. D.S.C.K.Subasingha
Ms. Sharmila Visvanathan
Mr. Radhakrishnan Yaridharshan
Diploma In Management
Merit
307
308
309
310
311
312
Ms. B.A.Bharathi
313 Ms. R.P. Ranatunge
Ms. E.W.A.Chathurani
314 Ms. M.J.Fathima Raziya
Mr. W.A.N.Karunathilaka
315 Rev. Chandasara Sraman
Ms. K.D.C.Madumali 316 Ms. J.A.S.Sulochana
Mr. N.G.A.K.Narangoda
317 Ms. Rasiah Thevamirthathevie
Ms. H.P.K.Priyangika Credit
318 Mr. L.A.C.P.Kumara
319 Ms. R.Thanushika Nayagam
320 Ms. J.M.D.Ranjani
321 Ms. R.M.Asha Sewvandi
Pass
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
Mr. W.K.Nalinda Fernando
Ms. K.A.Erandi Imalka
Ms. Shalinie M. Jayasinghe
Ms. S.N.B.A.K.M.Nadira Kalpani
Rev.Men Keodevit
Mr. E.Sujith Kumara
Mr. H.A.L.Peiris
Mr. K.A.Dinesh Lanka Somasiri
Mr. D.Madhawa Wickramaratne
195
Diploma in Project Management
Merit
331
332
333
334
Ms. K.S.M.Fernando
Mr. M.A.A.N.Gunathilake
Mr. G.A.R.Perera
Ms. S.P.Wijewardana
Diploma in Financial Management
Merit
335 Mr.A. B. Fouzul Mubeen
Credit
336 Mr. K. F. Ernest Adams
337 Mr. A.E.R.Candappa
338 Mr. Henry M. Jayawardena
Pass
339 Ms. M. Dinithri Darshika
340 Mr. E.M.N.K. Edirisinghe
341 Ms. M. Dimithri Nidarshika
342 Mr. R.L.P. Thilina Perera
343 Mr. Ravin Wickramasinghe
Diploma in Taxation & Commercial Law
Credit
344 Mr.Dave Kelly
345 Ms. M. Gimhani Mendis
346 Mr. S. Sudharshana Silva
347 Ms. G. M. I. Udayangani
348 Mr. A. Sandeepa Wijesinghe
196
Pass
349 Mr. M. H. Casseer
350 Mr. B. Dhammike 351 Mr. D. M. N. Dissanayake
352 Ms. Dhayalini Meganathan
353 Ms. U.V.D. Manel .Priyadarshanie
354
Ms. C. Lakmali Withanage
Diploma in
Management Accounting
Merit
355 Mr. S.A.Harshan Indika
Credit
356 Mr. A.N.H.Bandaranayake
357 Ms. P. N. Harshani Fernando
358 Ms. Reema Hussain
359 Ms. M. A. Senali Madanasinghe
360 Mr. Radeesh Mahendran
361 Mr. B.H.B.Mendis
362 Ms. Damitha Pelpola
363 Mr. S.R.A.Rogers
364 Mr. Viswanathan Thilipan
365 Mr. W.A.Indika Wanigasuriya
Pass
366 MrD.M.C. Ruwan Dissanayake
367 Mr. M.T.D.P.Gunathilake
368 Mr. K. Senith Jayakuru
369 Mr. Senthuraj Jeevanadaraja
370 Mr. M.Ishvi Sherieff
197
Diploma in Financial Accounting
Merit
371 Mrs.S.A. Sepali D. Gamage 372 Ms. Christina Lafaber
373 Mr. D. Darshana Rajapaksha
374 Mrs.A. A. D. Shiromi Somaratne
Credit
375 Mrs. Shyamalee C. Atapattu
380 Mr. G. G. A. Gihan Maduranga
376 Ms. R. C. Edirisooriya
381 Ms. B. Nilanthi Carmel Perera
377 Mr. W. S. Lasantha Fernando
382 Mr.K. S. Lakshan Perera
378 Mr. H. W. E. M. J. Hathnagoda
383 Mr. P. D. A. M. D. Wickramasinghe
379 Ms. Rasika Hettiarachchi
384 Ms. Hashini Wijesinghe
Pass
385 Mr. W. H. Nalaka Abeywickrema
390 Mrs. Shevanthi Perera
386 Mr. Osanda Fernando
391 Mrs. P. A. Deepani Renuka
387 Mr. Nishantha Jayasinghe
392 Ms. M. D. N. G. Rodrigo
388 Mrs. C. Niranjala Karunaratne
393 Mr. Thushara Sanjeewa
389 Mr. W. I .D. M. B. C. Kumara 394 Mr. W.M.S.B.Welagedara
Olupeliyawa Higher Diploma in
Landscaping & Horticulture
Credit
395 Mr. D. Anthony Daniels.
Pass
396
Mr. K. M. Gayan Buddhika. 397
Mr. M. D. Reginold De Silva. 398
Mr. B. R. Niroshan Mendis. 399
Mr. P. D. Ruwan Sampath. 198
Diploma in Landscaping & Horticulture
400
401
402
403
Credi
Ms. U. L. Sharmila Banu. Mr. K. M. Gayan Buddhika. Mr. M. G. Asanka Priyadarshana. Mr. P. D. Ruwan Sampath. Pass
404 Mr. A. A. J. Sameera Ariyapperuma.
405 Mr. Amila Jeewaka Ariyasena. 406 Mrs. U. G. Kanthi Karunathilaka. 407 Mr. B. R. Niroshan Mendis. 408 Mrs. S.W.M.R.M.K.L.B.Senaratne
Diploma in Pharmacy Management
& Practice
Merit
409 Ms. J. W. Nirosha Dilhani.
414 Miss. O. K. D. M. Pahasarani 410 Ms. G. Shara Haniff. Opatha.
411 Ms. D. A. K. D. Chathurika
415 Ms. M. P. Mihirani Perera.
Indeewari.
416 Mrs. M. A. Anusha Ranjani.
412 Ms. J. A. O. Amani Jayakody.
417 Ms. K. A. D. Vidisha Sandeepani. 413 Mrs. W. A. Ashika Nayomi. 418 Mr. P. A. P. K. Sandaruwan
Wijerathne.
Credit
426 Mrs. G. Champika Kumara.
419 Ms. W. A. Kanchana Darshani.
427 Mrs. D. Abeysekara Pathiranage. 420 Ms. M. W. P. Ranmalee De Silva.
428 Miss. A. D. Priyashanthi Perera.
421 Mrs. M. A. Ridma Gayathri. 429 Miss. M. M. Niroshika Perera.
422 Miss. H. Shanika Gurusinghe.
430 Miss. H. N. Fathima Raashida. 423 Mr. W. A. Don Jayananda. 431 Miss. M. S. Fathima Sara.
424 Ms. G. A. C. Udayangani
432 Miss. S. A. M. Chathumali
Jayawardena. Subasinghe. 425 Miss. H. H. Nadeesha Kalyani.
199
433 Ms. A. P. Kamani Udeshika.
434 Miss. H. K. I. Kalpani Wanigasundara. 435 Mr. U. Prasanna Weerasinghe. 436 Miss. D. Manori Weerathunga.
Pass
437 Mr. D. Anura Amarasinghe.
463 Miss. M. A. Nilusha Manori.
438 Ms. D. K. Kumari Amarasekara.
464 Mr. M. M. Ranjith Marasinghe.
439 Ms. A. M. Nadeeka Amarasinghe. 465 Mr. Kumar Niruban.
440 Ms. K. Tharangani Amarasuriya. 466 Miss. E. A. Lowrangear Nivea.
441 Mr. M. Ahlam Aslam. 467 Mr. L. C. Nkambule.
442 Mr. Alosiyas Baheetharan.
468 Miss. C. G. Sudharshan Perera.
443 Ms. Aundiappu Chandrakala.
469 Miss. J. K. A. Jayani Perera.
444 Mrs. M. J. James De Silva.
470 Ms. P. W. D. Nadeeshani Perera
445 Ms. K. Lakshika Fernando.
471 Ms. S. Kamalani Perera.
446 Mrs. L. L. Primalka Fernando.
472 Mrs. I. M. Nimali Priyadarshani.
447 Miss. W. M. D. Lakmini Fernando.
473 Mrs. A. W. Chandani Pushpalatha.
448 Mr. H. L. Lalantha Fonseka. 474 Miss. K. Wasana Ramyakanthi.
449 Mrs. M. Samanthi Gamage. 475 Mr. A. D. Emmanuel Resoth.
450 Ms. N. Anjaline Gomez.
476 Ms. K. A. D. C. Sudharma
451 Ms. T. E. Lochani Gunawardana.
Samarasekara.
452 Mr. D. Sithrachariga Jagath.
477 Mr. B. K. Senevirathne
453 Miss. J. M. P. Dilhani Jayasinghe.
Samarasinghe.
454 Mrs. S. A. Padma Kanthi.
478 Miss. W. A. S. Tharanga
455 Mr. D. D. Udayasiri Karunanayake.
Sanjeewani. 456 Mr. N. Thushara Karunarathna. 479 Miss. W. A. Dona Sunethra. 457 Miss. H. L. Gayani Kaushalya. 480 Miss. R. Sarangi Thanthrige. 458 Miss. K. K. K. Swarnamali
481 Mrs. W. N. Rangani Tissera.
Kodithuwakku.
482 Ms. W. A. Sujeewa Wanasinghe.
459 Mrs. H. Nandani Kusumalatha
483 Ms. W. V. D. Nayanarangani 460 Mrs. K. Rasika Lakshmi. Weerarathna. 461 Miss. P. D. Gayani Lakshika. 484 Ms. S. S. Kumari Wimalasuriya.
462 Mr. S. P. S. Madusanka Lal.
Credit
485
Mr. A. C. Isurumath Adhikari.
486
Mr. M. C. P. Kumar Ariyasena.
200
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
Mr. B. A. P. Duminda Dharmasena.
Mr. M. M. C. Kumara Rathnayake.
Mr. R. M. C. Pradeep Rathnayaka.
Mr. V. N. S. Jeewantha Thilakasiri.
Mr. W. A. D. L. Raween Warnakula.
Mr. W. K. S. Chathuranga Watawala.
Mrs. L. V. A. Wickramasooriya.
Pass
494
Mr. L. D. M. I. Sandaruwan Bandara.
495
Mr. S. A. T. Hemantha Dharmadasa.
496
Mr. K. S. M. T. B. Dissanayake
497
Mr. H. P. L. Indika Gunawardena.
498
Mr. J. M. N. D. K. Gunathilaka Jayasundhara.
499
Mr. K. U. D. J. Kumara Jayathilake
500
Mr. D. P. D. N. Pradeep Kumara.
501
Mr. H. P. N. Kapila Kumara.
502
Mr. M. M. Upeksha Mannapperu.
503
Mr. A. M. C. Prasanna.
504
Mr. H. M. J. Pushpakumara.
505
Ms. G. Sunethra Ranasinghe.
506
Mr. T. M. N. W. Priyankara Thennakoon.
Credit
507 Mr. H. M. Dissanayaka Bandara.
508 Mr. R. Chandranath Gunasekara.
509 Mr. M. R. G. I. Bandara Madahapola.
510 Mr. A. G. S. Chanaka Nissanka.
Pass
511
512
513
514
Mr. M. A. Rukshan Perera.
Ms. M. T. Pavithrani Perera.
Mr. K. G. W. Nandana Balasooriya.
Mr. W. M. T. Wickramasiri Fernando.
201
515 Mr. U. G. I. Nishantha Gunarathne.
516 Mr. M. H. Nandana Hettiarachchi.
517 Mr. K. M. Nalaka Jayalath.
518 Mr. M. I. Mohammad Kadafi. 519 Mr. K. A. D. Pradeep Kaluarachchi.
520 Mr. R. M. S. U. Bandara Karunarathne.
521 Mr. Y. G. D. Ruwan Kumara.
522 Mr. R. L. D. Samantha Liyanage.
523 Mr. S. Ranaweera Mudiyanse.
524 Mr. K. A. L. Prasanga Pathirana.
525 Mr. D. G. C. S. Kumara Premalal.
526 Mr. I. G. Premaweera.
527 Mr. S. M. R. Chandralal Samarakoon.
528 Mr. M. D. Mahendra Udapola.
529 Mr. W. M. K. G. T. N. Wijekoon.
Diploma in Information &
Communication Technology
Merit
530 Ms.F. Lubna Farook
531 Ms.Y. Chathumini Liyanagamage
532 Ms.R.A. Udari Nisansala
533 Ms.M.R. Fathima Shifani
Credit
534 Ms.A. A. D. D. Shiwanthi Algama
544 Mr.M. P. Charith Fernando
535 Ms. M. N. Munthas Begum
545 Mr.P. S. Probadha Fernando
536 Ms.D.M.D. Hansani Chamarika
546 Mr.T.D. Lahiru Ishanka
537 Ms.H.R.I. Poornima Dayarathna
547 Mr.R.S. Rohan Jagath
538 Ms.N. R. P. Manishka De Silva
548 Ms.D. Ishara Jayasinghe
539 Ms.H.T. Sachini Dinushika
549 Mr.H. D. U. Madushanka
540 Mr.M.R. Pemachandra Doluweera
Kularathna
541 Ms.W. Tharika Edirisinghe 550 Ms.C. Salini Lanka Geeganage
542 Mr.A. P. Ruwantha Fernando 551 Ms.M. M. Farhath Minnah
543 Mr.K. B. N. Sanusha Fernando 552 Ms.F. Nazeena Nazeer
202
553 Ms.M. N. Zeenathun Nifla
554 Ms.K.K. Emasha Nimadhi
555 Ms.J.H. Maduwanthi Peiris
556 Ms.M. B. Kaushalya Peiris
557 Ms.K. M. Siyarni Perera
558 Mr.M. D. Chamara Perera
559 Mr.P. S. Lakshan Perera 560 Ms. P. H. M. G. Mayuri
Priyadarshani
561 Mr. Vithushan Rajanayagam 562 Ms.N.R.A.R. Sewwandi
Ranathunga
563 Mr.I. Vimukthi Ravilal
564
565
566
567
568
569
Mr.M. Tharik Saban Ms.S. S. Mary Ann Samarakoon
Ms.A. Dulanjani Samuel
Ms.C.H.Fathima Sharafa
Mr.H. T. Chinthaka Shashendra
Ms.S.A.Kanchana Mala
Subasingha
570 Mr.H. G. Lahiru Suminda
571 Mr.U. J. Tharindu Thilanka 572 Mr.Rajanayagam Thivaharan
573 Mr.U. G. D. Jithmal Uyanwattha
574 Ms. R.S.M.N. Dakshika
Wijayawardhana
Pass
575 Ms.W. M. I. Isuri Abeyrathna
598 Ms.B. lakshika Madushani
576 Ms.A. A. D. Hasara Adikary
599 Mr.D.H. Gamachchi Pathirana 577 Mr.A. Milinda Bandara
600 Ms.G.D. Ruwandi Perera
578 Mrs. F. A. Adam Bawa
601 Ms.M. W. D. Senani Perera
579 Ms.K. G. Iresha Chathumini
602 Ms.S.S.D. Sheuka Perera
580 Ms.W. P. Mayuri Chathurika
603 Ms.J. Yugani Priyanmada
581 Ms.Puvanendran Geyoni Cintrella
604 Ms.D.A. Priyangani Rajapaksha
582 Ms.S. Nithiya Croos
605 Ms.R. A. Rumesha Rajapakshe
583 Ms.C. Onella Dehoedt
606 Mr.S. Pushpakumara Samarawira
584 Mr.E.D. Mahesh Daminda
607 Ms.H.W. Ayesha Sandamali
585 Ms. M.B.S. Kaumali Fernando 608 Ms.H. L. Upeksha
Sewwandi
586 Ms.R. Sharmain Gamage
609 Mr.Satkunam Shanujan
587 Ms.U. M. Charuka Godage
610 Ms.D. Maduravi Suriyaarachchi 588 Ms.K.M.I. Chathurika Gunathilaka
611 Ms.P. M. W. Ishara Udani
589 Ms.P. D. R. Madusha Gunathilaka
612 Ms.W. A. Nirosh Wasana
590 Ms.H.M.C. Lakmali Herath
613 Mr.R.C. Buddhi Weerakoon
591 Mr.L. H. M. U. Anujaya Herath 614 Ms.M. Melanika Weerasinghe 592 Mr. I. Mohammad Ikraam
615 Ms.W. R. A. A. Subhani 593 Mr.S. Jayapragasam
Wijesekara
594 Ms.P.M.D. Virajika Jayarathna
616 Ms.Y.A.A. Bhashinee Yapa
595 Ms.K. A. L.Madushki Jayasundara 617 Ms.F. Shehara Zaha
596 Ms.T. Nilanka Kalpani
597 Ms.B. D. Dhanushika Lakshani 203
Diploma in Hardware Engineering
and Networking
Merit
618 Mr.W. Tharindu Madusanka
Credit
619 Mr. A. A. C. K. Gayan Abeydeera
620 Mr.V. Janaka Kumara
621 Mr.R. Anju Gihan Maduranga
622 Mr.A. Chinthaka Batagoda Siriwardana
Pass
623 Mr.M. A. Mohomad Aswan
624 Mr.Balendran Danushan
625 Mr.A. U. J. Chandrakumara Jayasundara
626 Mr.G. Chanaka Sampath
627 Mr.Sivathamilraja Thambiraja
628 Mr.R. A. Radika Wijesekera
Diploma in Multimedia
Merit
629 Mr.J.M.D. Jude Lakshan Buddika
Credit
630 Ms.U.H.A.K. Diluni Premarathna
631 Mr.K.D.H. Dinisha Kaushalya
632 Mr.J.A.D. Nisal Sanuja
204
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