2021 AUGUST ISSUENEWSLETTER NO 0001NEWSLETTER NO 1462021 AUGUST ISSUE2021 SEPTEMBER ISSUE 2021 AUGUST ISSUENEWSLETTER NO 0001LYCEUM RATNAPURA

Have you ever wondered how it is that some people seem to have enough time to do everything that they want to, whereas others are always rushing from task to task, and never seem to finish anything?Is it just that the former have less to do? No, it’s much more likely that they are using their time more effectively and practicing good time management skills.Time management is not very difficult as a concept, but it’s surprisingly hard to do in practice. It requires the investment of a little time upfront to priorities and organise yourself. But once done, you will find that with minor adjustments, your day, and indeed your week and month, fall into place in an orderly fashion, with time for everything you need to do.The Key to good time management is, understanding the difference between urgent and important tasks. ‘Urgent’ tasks demand your immediate attention, but whether you actually give them that attention may or may not matter. 'Important' tasks matter, and not doing them may have serious consequences for you or others.For some of us, clutter can be a real distraction. Tidying up can improve both self-esteem and motivation. You will also find it easier to focus more, if your study area is tidy. If you have a system where every notice or task is put up on a notice board, then take off anything that doesn’t need action and/or has been dealt with! That way, you’ll be able to see at a glance what needs doing, and you'll be less likely to miss anything.Create three piles: Keep, Give Away, and Throw Away.Keep, if you need to keep it for your records, or do something with it. If it needs action, add it to your task list.Give away, if you don’t want it, but someone else might be able to use it, and/or it is work that can and should be delegated.Throw away (or recycle) things that have no value to you or anyone else.Take a moment to pause and get your life and priorities into perspective, and you may find that the view changes quite substantially!

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Our MissionTo enhance the potential of every young soul

that passes through our halls, empowering them to be the best they can be.

Our VisionTo produce global citizens who will reshape

the future of their motherland.

We are delighted to announce that Lyceum Ratnapura are extending its wings to the major towns in the Ratnapura District. As the ini�al step, Leaf Schools of Lyceum Ratnapura have been virtually opened for pre schoolers in Awissawella, Eheliyagoda and Kuruwita on 6th of September for the new academic year 2021/2022. We are commi�ed to provide a world class curriculum and a sound founda�on to the small children who are embarking on the journey of crea�ve learning.Early years teaching calls for enthusias�c, imagina�ve and energe�c individuals who are capable of helping pre schoolers reach their full poten�al. The applica�ons were called for the post of Headmistress for the 3 Leaf Schools from the teachers with substan�al work experience. Considering the appl icant 's adaptabi l i ty, responsibi l i ty and resourcefulness, the Headmistresses have been selected through a rigorous interview. The panel of interview board was headed by the Chief Academic Officer of Lyceum Network. We congratulate Ms Asanka Radhini (Kuruwita Leaf School), Ms Dilani Amaratunge (Eheliyagoda Leaf School) and Ms Vindhya Nadeeshani (Awissawella Leaf School) for their new journey as Leaf School Headmistresses. We dream to make all our pre schoolers reach the sky, for the sky knows no limits. Come, join our leaf schools and gi� your child a life of ambi�on, aspira�on and achievement.

EXTENDING WINGSKURUWITA - EHELIYAGODA - AVISSAWELLA

Appointment of the Ac�ng Deputy Principal for Lyceum Interna�onal School, Ratnapura

We are pleased to announce that Ms. Tharanga Herath has been promoted as the Ac�ng Deputy Principal at LR with effect from 01st September 2021. Ms. Tharanga performed her du�es in the capacity of the Sec�onal Head for the whole school and then as the Headmistress. She has been serving the school for almost 15 years, star�ng off her career with us as a Secondary Teacher for English Language & Literature, then was appointed as the Head of Department as well as the CSHOD for Na�onal English Literature.She holds a BA Degree for Journalism, English & Sinhala from the University of Colombo & is currently pursuing Masters in English & Educa�on. She will be directly repor�ng to the Principal of LR.We would like to congratulate her on this well-deserved promo�on and wish her all the very best in her new appointment.

Appointment of the Ac�ng Headmaster for Lyceum Interna�onal School, Ratnapura

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Isuru Kodithuwakku has been promoted as the Ac�ng Headmaster at LR with effect from 01st September 2021. Mr Isuru performed his du�es in the capacity of the Sec�onal Head for the whole school while teaching Mathema�cs as a subject to Na�onal O/L, Cambridge O/L & A/L. He has been serving the school for more than three years, star�ng his career with us as a Teacher and then advancing in his career ladder on being appointed as a Grade Coordinator. He holds a Degree in Science from the Open University of Sri Lanka.He will be directly repor�ng to the Principal of LR.We would like to congratulate him on this well-deserved promo�on and wish him all the very best in his new appointment.

Promo�on to the Posi�on of Secretary to the Principal

We are pleased to announce that Ms. Senuri Ramanayake has been promoted as the Secretary to the Principal at LR with effect from 01�� October 2021.

Ms Senuri joined with us as a Trainee Assistant Teacher in 2019 and then started teaching Effec�ve Speech for the Primary School. She has served as a Deputy House Teacher for Cetus and also as a Teacher in Charge of the Senior Choir.

She will be directly repor�ng to the Principal of LR.

We would like to congratulate and wish her all the very best in her new appointment.

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Promo�on to Deputy Regional ManagerCrea�ve Design (M6.2)

It is with great pleasure we announce that Mr. Malin Kumarage has been promoted as a Deputy Regional Manager - Crea�ve Design, with effect from 15th September 2021. He will be overlooking LR, LP, LE and LA. Mr. Kumarage joined the Lyceum family in 2007 as a qualified Graphic Designer holding Diplomas for Graphic Designing & Mul�media. He has been serving LR for nearly 14 years handling mul�ple job roles related to Mul�media Services such as ac�ng as the Official Photographer, Media Coordinator & a Social Media Editor.He will be directly repor�ng to the Head of Crea�ve Design, Central Services.We wish him all the best!

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MESSAGE FROM THE LYCEUM SCHOOL BOARD

Dear Grades 9 & 10 Cambridge Students,

OL BIOLOGY QUICK REVISION GUIDE (256 pages) –

will be available soon for sale at the school bookshop

This book has been compiled by Ms. Malathi Fernando,

condensing years of study in to a quick revision guide,

to assist students to find informa�on quickly when

examina�ons are close. Ms. Fernando has been teaching for over 50 years, of

which 21 have been at Lyceum, as its Cambridge

Ordinary Level teacher and also as an Academic

Consultant. During that period she has produced high

performers at the Sri Lanka Na�onal AL examina�ons

as well as world award winners at the Cambridge

Interna�onal and Edexcel OL Examina�ons, on several

occasions. Before taking up her appointment at

Lyceum Interna�onal School, she had been an

Advanced Level Botany teacher at Royal College,

Colombo and, also at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo.Ms. Malathi’s idea was to create a book where

students could revert to the content for clarity. She

understood the difficul�es that students would

encounter in preparing for forthcoming examina�ons

in the middle of a pandemic. They were unable to go

through regular classroom ac�vi�es where they would

have got a chance to solve their problems onetoone

with teachers. This book would help to boost their

confidence and provide comfort to help them face the

examina�on. We also hope that this book will help you to understand

the world of Biology in an enjoyable way. Like all other

organisms you are also part of this world perhaps, one

day, you will be working to help others understand it

be�er.

Dear Parents,

NEW BOOK FOR GR. 2 BUDDHISM (2021/2022)

Please note that "Buddhist Way of Life - Book 2" is a new edi�on and its available in our bookshops for you to purchase.

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PARENTS CORNER

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