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| Sri Lankan students excel at Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards |
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and the British Council jointly hosted the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards ceremony on November 21 in Sri Lanka.
Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards recognise students who have achieved the highest marks in a single Cambridge O/Level or International A/AS Level subject, or a group of subjects, in the November 2008 and June 2009 Cambridge examination session.
The awards were presented by Kathy Mills, a senior CIE Education Consultant. The students were also congratulated by Ian Chambers, CIE Regional Manager South Asia; Nirmali Hettiarachchi, CIE Regional Representative for Sri Lanka; and Kishore Roy, Country Exams Manager and Panchalika Kulatunga Deputy Country Exams Manager of the British Council.
Two students received prestigious Top in the World awards at the ceremony. Fathima Rehaana Seyad Mohammed and Nilupuli Ariyaratne, both from Lyceum International School, Nugegoda, outperformed Cambridge students worldwide in the Cambridge O Level Human and Social Biology examination in November 2008.
More than 30 Top in Sri Lanka awards were presented to students who attained the highest mark in Sri Lanka in a single Cambridge O Level or International A/AS Level examination. Buddhike Neminda Madanayake of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda has demonstrated outstanding academic ability by winning three Top Sri Lanka awards for Cambridge International A Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Buddhike will also receive an award for achieving an impressive four A grades at Cambridge International A Level.
Further awards were presented to students who scored a high number of A grades in their Cambridge examinations. CIE also presented Cambridge Inspirational Teacher Awards at the ceremony to teachers who have been nominated by their schools in recognition of their commitment to the development of their students
Every year, thousands of Cambridge International A Level students gain places at top universities worldwide. Taken in over 125 counties, Cambridge International A/AS Level qualifications are internationally recognised as excellent preparation for further education and employment.
Nirmali Hettiarachchi commented: 'CIE is delighted to have this opportunity to recognise the achievements of Sri Lankan students. Students have performed exceptionally at all levels and this event recognises their success, alongside the teachers and family members who have supported them during their studies.
The Cambridge International Curriculum provides students with lifelong skills and robust qualifications that are accepted and valued throughout the world.' |
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