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An article by Nimuthu Pathiraja (Web Content Team) On the 12th of June, the Trinity College International Qualifications (TCKIQ) section hosted its 7th Open Day, inviting parents and students who wanted to consider pursuing Edexcel International ALs at Trinity. The event was attended by Mrs. Roshani Perera (Senior Regional Development Manager for Pearson Sri Lanka) and Miss Erandi Pandithasekara, both representing Pearson Edexcel Sri Lanka. The Open Day commenced with a warm welcome to parents and students, gathered at the TCKIQ premises. The event began with an opening prayer led by the Chaplain, Rev. Shelton Samadanam, which emphasized the importance of education. Following the welcome speech delivered by Mr. Jason Wijeyeweera (Headmaster of TCKIQ) the Principal Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB addressed the gathering, underscoring the importance of education and informing students and parents of the TCK IAL Plans. Thereafter, Mrs. Roshani Pereras’ keynote speech brought great awareness and education to all those who attended including parents and students, as she highlighted an Introduction to Pearson Edexcel ALs, Trinity’s’ positive journey in International Qualifications since 2018, the vast array of subjects offered, and the facilities provided by Pearson to exam applicants. She also emphasized the importance of a student receiving quality education in a school until they are 18 years old, stressing that there is no benefit in rushing through the educational process or quitting school early. Highlighting the student perspective, Ms. Salomi Edirisinghe shared her personal journey and experiences as an IQ student at Trinity College, this fostered inspiration and motivation among the students gathered and further highlighted the support provided by the College’s International Qualifications section. The afternoon was also full of vibrant aesthetic events, which were aimed at creating a lively atmosphere and displaying the creative abilities of Trinitians. This included a glamorous Choir performance by the Trinity College Choir and an attractive musical presentation by the TCKIQ students. The informative session continued with an engaging quiz competition designed to enhance participants’ understanding of Pearson Edexcel’s IAL syllabus and its relevance in today’s educational landscape. Afterwards, the floor was opened for parents and students to interact with the TCKIQ staff and the Pearson Edexcel representatives. The IAL Open day 2024 was immensely successful, and parents and students alike were educated on the Pearson Edexcel curriculum in an interesting and engaging environment. We thank all those who made this event a success, including the College Executive Council, the Headmaster of the TCKIQ Section Mr. Jason Wijeyweera, the International Qualifications staff and students for their unwavering support.
Trinity College International Advanced Level [IAL] students continued to excel at the Edexcel Exams maintaining the momentum their predecessors have set over the past 4 years since the introduction of the unit to the College’s academic portfolio. Trinity IAL students have performed beyond expectations by securing an overall 93% pass rate across an array of 12 subjects offered at the recently concluded Edexcel examinations. Students who have sat for subjects such as Accounting, Biology, English Literature, Economics, French, IT and Psychology have secured a bullseye pass rate at the examination. Commending the performance of his students, Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB said, “This batch of students were severely affected by the global pandemic. Nevertheless, the pandemic has been a catalyst in the transformation of learning and teaching and how assessments are conducted globally using virtual platforms. Though this was a challenge, it was never an obstacle to us, as at Trinity we always look at ‘expanding vistas of excellence’ and we took it up as an opportunity to prepare the students for a technologically enabled environment in higher education and the global workplace.” Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB Like all other pioneering ventures, Trinity’s International A/Ls was a project initiated with the view of extending educational and career opportunities for students in the global arena. During the last four years, the management of the College has integrated the IAL section of Trinity College with the other array of options available to enhance the creative and intellectual potential of the students. The College has invested considerably on infrastructure and HR development, making Trinity College IALs one of the most sophisticated as well as advanced centers of learning in the Central Province, for students aspiring to achieve their initial global educational qualifications. A jubilant Eranda Rajapathirana, the recently appointed new Head of the International A/L section said, “We at Trinity IALs are always looking at ways and resources to innovate the academic delivery and ensure the section and its student move with the evolving times and technology by providing the palpable teaching and learning solutions. We were apprehensive about this batch of students as they lost more than two thirds of their classroom sessions due to the pandemic. But the results are an endorsement of the commitment and the dedication of the College, teachers, parents, and students to tackle challenges head-on and come out as winners. We cannot be happier.” Eranda Rajapathirana The year-on-year outstanding examination results portray that the International A/Ls of Trinity College has established itself as a leading establishment that promotes global education that nurtures global professionals. With the expansion plans in the pipeline in its Sesquicentennial Anniversary year, she continues to be a cradle for high achievers living up to the vision of their celebration “Duc-in-Altum: exploring vistas of excellence”.
