An exhibition of sizzling standards

Kingston Edutainment 2012:

Chelvatamby Maniccavasagar

A look at the exhibits

(From left) Chief guest, Panchalika Kulatunga, teacher, Mrs Rajapaksha and Principal, E N Soundaram

Chief Guest, Panchalika Kulatunga lighting the traditional oil lamp

Principal having a look at the exhibits done by the nursery students

The Kingston College international (Mutwal Branch) held an educational exhibition and fiesta, (Kingston Edutainment 2012) recently under the able guidance and direction of principal E N Soundaram.

School Development Manager, Sri Lanka, (University of Cambridge International Examinations) Panchalika Kulatunga was the chief guest.

The Kingston College International which was founded by Dr T Kumaraverl was at one time an assistant lecturer and then visiting lecturer at the Engineering Faculty of the University of Colombo, then (Ceylon). He is a B.Sc engineering graduate and a chartered engineer. He also has a Master's Degree in Business Management. In addition he has a Law Degree (LL.B) from the University of Colombo, then (Ceylon). He sat for the Law College Examination to be an advocate and with the changing over the system to Attorney-at-Law, since he was placed first in the Island that year. He was privileged to be the holder of the number one certificate of Attorney-at-Law. Besides, he holds an honourary doctorate, Melvin Jones Fellow, past lions Deputy District Governor and past lions cabinet treasurer.

Dr Kumaraverl had his primary and secondary education at S Thomas College Mt. Lavinia. He passed the Senior School Certificate (SSC) in the first division winning the most coveted Miller Mathematical Memorial prize in the Advanced Level.

Dr Kumaraverl with a fine academic background and is professional experience in Legal, Engineering, Educational and Business Management fields is therefore the most qualified and experienced personality to head this prestigious institution.

Further, Kingston College, International has four branches. They are Mutwal, Wellawatte, Mount Lavinia and Matale Branches. The medium of instruction is English. French is the second language and the third and fourth languages are Sinhala and Tamil. In fact, the admission to this college is competitive and a first come first served basis depending vacancies. The number of students per class will be limited to 20, going upto a very maximum of 25.

In this college, parents are expected to ensure that their children attend college regularly and also arrive punctually at the college. In fact, the college maintains a high degree of discipline. Further, the physical training of the students is given equal importance. Elocution and dancing are included in the primary students' time table. Students' activities in the field of science are promoted by the science clubs. The aesthetic values of the students are fostered through drama and debating clubs, in addition to all these computer classes are conducted by qualified teachers.

Indeed, this exhibition was of high standards which drew several parents, and well-wishers.