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Cambridge School of Colombo celebrates 24 years of excellence

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With the sole purpose of “Bridging the Knowledge Gap” Cambridge School of Colombo celebrated its 24th anniversary with pride this week.The school was established in 1999, owes its foundation to the selfless dedication of Mr. and Mrs. V. Muthusamy along with the first Principal Mrs. Pamini Vetrichelvan. At the beginning with very meagre resources in a small building with one teacher and few pupils, the school has progressively grown in size and reputation over the past decades.

In the present day, Cambridge School of Colombo has evolved into one of the most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinking school, among all the international schools in Sri Lanka. The school facilitate the students with a well-equipped e-learning center, a computer lab, Science laboratories, Library, mini-auditorium, Sports complex and spacious classrooms. We believe that those who are currently studying at Cambridge School of Colombo are indeed fortunate.

Today the school has the strength of 1000 students and 60 teachers. The board of directors, Mr. Pradeep Kumar and Mrs. Sugirtha Devi look forward to provide a worldclass education and to shape up strong personalities for the future. The current Principal Mrs. Oshika Peduruarachchi gives her fullest contribution to sustain the standards of the school from teaching and guidance to discipline, leadership development, and overall management.

The school is divided into Pre-school, Primary and Upper School. Cambridge School of Colombo opens its doors to children at 2 ½ years, providing an opportunity for them to grow from Play Group up to ALs for both National and Edexcel Curriculum through countless innovative teaching methods that are most up to date. In keeping with our strong academic tradition, we provide curricula to the highest academic standards.

Cambridge School of Colombo looks for academic achievements and future promise of each of its student. So that, the school provides classes for the students who need extra attention after school hours and conduct formative and summative assessments to check the students’ progress from time to time. Term exams are done through written and oral means to evaluate students’ education and also provide vast range of opportunities for students to build up their personality.

The Graduation ceremony, for the batches that complete the Upper Kindergarten and National/ Edexcel Advanced Level is organized grandly to appreciate and recognize the student’s performances.

The religious atmosphere and the cultural and educational standards maintained from its inception has earned for Cambridge a name recognized and respected by all, religions in Sri Lanka. Foremost religious festivals such as Navratri, Vesak, Ramadan and Christmas celebrated annually in order to cultivate values among the students.

Cambridge school of Colombo always believes that education is not medals and high grades. It’s about widening child’s knowledge and absorbing the truth about life and supporting them to grow into a complete human being with loads of skills qualities and discipline. So they take fullest possible effort in achieving them.



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Festival advance for government officers to be increased

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In terms of the provisions of the Establishments Code on payment of festival advance to government officers, there’s a possibility of obtaining rupees 10,000/- as an advance for celebrating festivals of Theipongal, Ramazan, Sinhala and Hindu New Year, Wesak, Deepavali, and Christmas as well as for pilgrimages (Sri Paada pilgrimage and Hajj pilgrimage).

Provisions have been given to recover the said advance in 08 installments or if required earlier without interest. It has been proposed by the Budget 2026 to increase the said festival advance up to rupees 15,000/-.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local governments to revise the relevant provisions so that the festival advance can be increased up to rupees 15,000/- .

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Providing underutilized lands/properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization.

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As per the approval given by the cabinet meeting held on 02-06-2025, action is being taken at present to offer the underutilized lands/properties of the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Janatha Etate Development Board, and the Elkaduwa Plantation Company which are under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure which have been identified under stage one  to suitable investors.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of  Plantations and Community Infrastructure to provide following lands/properties on a lease basis to the suitable investors for optimal utilization following the prescribed procurement procedure.

• underutilized lands/properties identified under stage two owned by the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Janatha Estate Development Board, and the Elkaduwa Plantation
Company,

• The Mawarala watte land and the Tea factory 40.48 hectares in extent, located in Matara District belonging to the Tea Shakthi Fund.

• The underutilized land of 1,541 hectares in extent of Kondachchi Estate is enjoyed by the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation.

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Implementation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

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The drafting of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy has commenced with the objective of equitable distribution of the benefits of the fisheries industry and the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture. This policy has been updated from time to time according to current requirements. However, steps have not been taken to obtain the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers for that purpose.

According to the policy declaration of the present government, ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor’ the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy has been redrafted, updating the aforementioned policy in line with the economic and development objectives of the government.

The recommendations of the Department of National Planning have been received for the drafted policy.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Marine
Resources to implement the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, integrating it with other relevant policies.

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