2012 Nuwara-Eliya - Lyceum International School

Trafford
Lyceum
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS &
A TRANQUIL
SINHALA & TAMIL
NEW YEAR
School will reopen on
23 rd April for the Teachers and on
24 th April for the Students
Felicitation for the Directress of Trafford College, Mrs. Thushari Aluthge
The felicitation ceremony is to appreciate the remarkable service rendered
by, Mrs. Thushari Aluthge. Moreover in lieu of her commitment and dedication as the
founder architect, CEO, and, the Directress of the Trafford College, the Academic Staff,
Students, Non-academic Staff of the College, along with the Parents’ Association, and
well wishers are organizing this programme.
The Announcing of the existing main building of Trafford, after the name of
outgoing Directress, as “THUSHARI ALUTHGE HALL” is proposed by the Staff and the
Students of the College, as an event of the Felicitation Ceremony to be held on 05 th April
2012 at the College premises.
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Teachers of dedication and self will
Ready to lead, guide and succeed,
Aren’t the students a lucky lot to
Follow the foot steps of their mother
For the past years of seventeen
Often lifted up with a generous heart
Remembering we are weak.
Dear Madam Thushari, thanks for alone giving us this life.
To…
Lyceum the school to lift us up
Yearning to follow your footpath, to
Carry away the knowledge and skills
Each and every student with a will,
Under the leadership of the magnificent
Mohan Lal Grero the esteemed personality of Lyceum International School
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Board of Management of Lyceum
� Mr. Mohan Lal Grero : Managing Director
� Mrs. Kumari Grero, : Coordinating Principal
� Mr. Nikitha Grero : Director – Lyceum
First Principal of Lyceum, Nuwara Eliya
Mrs. P. Prakashpathy who had earlier been the Principal of an International
School in the area, has been appointed to the Post of Principal of the
Lyceum International School of Nuwara Eliya with effect from April 2012 by
the Board of Management of Lyceum International. Mrs. Prakashpathy has
been the Principal of Trafford College for the past several years.
April – 2012
Nuwara-Eliya
No. 45, Water field Drive, Nuwara-Eliya
Message from our
Managing Director
Mr. Mohan Lal Grero
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Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is rightly considered the foremost
of the virtues because upon it, all others depend.” Courage is the chief
distinguishing characteristic of the true leader. It is almost always visible
in the leader’s words and actions. It is absolutely indispensable to
success, happiness and the ability to motivate other people to be the
best they can be. Alexander the Great, the King of Macedonia, was one
of the most superb leaders of all time. He became king at the age of 19,
when his father, Philip II, was assassinated. In the next 11 years, he
conquered much of the known world, leading his armies against
numerically superior forces.
Yet, when he was at the height of his power, the greatest ruler in history
to that date, he would still draw his sword into the conflict. He insisted on
leading by example. Alexander felt that he could not ask his men to risk
their lives unless he was willing to demonstrate by his actions that he
had complete confidence in the outcome. The sight of Alexander
charging forward so excited and motivated his soldiers that no force on
earth could stand before them.
Go boldly where no one has ever gone before. When you are confronted
with a difficult or dangerous situation, dare to go forward.
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We welcome you warmly into the Lyceum Family. The Lyceum
International School presently has a student population of 14,000 and a
staff of 1,800. It has branches at Panadura, Wattala, Yakkala, and
Ratnapura with the parent school at Nugegoda. It has three
Montessories at Kandana, Kohuwala and Gampaha. The Lyceum was
founded on 14 th June 1993 by Mr. Mohan Lal Grero. Mrs. Kumari Grero
is the Coordinating Principal of the Lyceum Group of Schools.
If you have any problems, suggestions, ideas please inform our
Principal Mrs. Prakashpahty in writing or put your note in the suggestion
box kept outside the office. Please mention your child’s name and class
when sending us a letter. If your matter is not solved you may contact
Mrs. Grero on 4-308122 and leave your message in the answering
machine, she will get back to you as soon as possible.
Students joining the Lyceum International School ,Nuwara Eliya can
wear the Lyceum School Uniform and have to abide by all the Lyceum
School rules. All other existing students will start to wear the Lyceum
Uniform from January 2013. They may change over to the Lyceum
uniform sooner if they wish to do so.
Presently the Syllabuses from Nursery to Grade 8 will remain as it is.
Sectional Heads for Academic Administration
Mrs. Janaki Abeygunasekara (Montessori),
Mrs. Nithyananthy Dilshard (Junior Primary – Gr. 1 – 2),
Mrs. Shanaz Begum Haniffa (Secondary Primary – Gr. 3 – 5),
Mr. Marvyn Nicholas (Senior Primary: Gr. 6 - 8),
Mr. Clive Christopher (Senior Secondary: Gr. 9 – 11),
Mr. M. M. S. Priyalal (High School – Gr. 12 – 14)
Lyceum International School – Nuwara Eliya

Student Performance at G.C.E. (Ordinry Level) : December 2011
Our Performance at G.C.E (O/L’s)
Buddhism : 100%
Hinduism : 100%
Roman Catholic : 100%
Catholic : 100%
Sinhala : 100%
Tamil : 100%
Sadusha
English
Mathematics
: 100%
: 83.3%
Sajeevan
“A”s : 7
Science
History
: 100%
: 100%
“A”s : 6
“B”s : 1 Business Studies : 91.7%
“B”s : 2
“C”s : 1 Literature
I.C.T
: 83.3%
:100%
“S”s : 1
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !
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To Parents and Guardians
WAYS TO TEACH VALUES TO YOUR CHILDREN
1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories; Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave
in some moral dilemmas and you’ve got great opportunities to teach values to them.
2. Live your own life according to your values; Kids learn by imitating, especially at a young age. They are very
adept at sealing if what you say and what you do are matching up. Follow your own values every moment.
3. Expose them to your religion or faith; It seems especially important today to let them know that they’re not alone.
Providing your kids with a community of faith will strengthen their values and provide parents some “leverage”.
4. Ask your child questions that will stimulate a dialogue about values; Telling them what values they should have
won’t always be effective, especially when your kids get older. Asking them “curious” questions will allow
discussions that will eventually lead to values. “What did you think about that fight” may be more effective than, “He
shouldn’t have started that fight”.
5. Talk to them about values in a relaxed and easy way; Talk to them when everyone’s relaxed, and do it in a light,
conversational manner. They’ll be much more likely to be listening rather than tuning you out.
6. Read them fairy tales when they’re younger; Fairy tales capture the imagination of kids and can easily lead to a
discussion of values. Kids will learn the most concerning values when they’re excited about the topic.
7. Involve your kids in art, activities, or helping others while limiting TV and video games; Kids learn values when
they experience them. Allow them to experience helping others and involve them in activities that will expand their
creativity.
8. Have frequent conversations about values in your household; This lets your kids know that it’s important and it’s
not just something you talk about when they do something wrong. Their value system will often reflect yours if the
expectations are high.
Lyceum Coordinator (Nuwara Eliya) : Mr. Chandima Roshan Wijewardane
Participation of College Bands at the Seasonal Opening
The Bands of Trafford (Lyceum International School) Nuwara Eliya performed their
dynamism and proficient talents, at the glorious day of Seasonal Opening Ceremony
in the City of “ Little England ” on the First day of April 2012.
The Bands in action in the City
Leadership Training for the
Panel of Prefects of the College
Objective of the Residential Leadership Training Camp:
To enhance the leadership qualities of school prefects
Venue: International Center for Training of Rural Leaders
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Skills Development Embilipitiya
Duration: 14 – 16 March 2012
Academic Staff Participated:
Mr. M M S Priyalal (Coordinator), Ms. Janithri Ratnayake,
Mr. Marvyn Nicholas, Mr. Clive Christopher
Prefects Trained:
2 nd Row (L – R): Mahesha, Vimansha, Rasmina, Nadeeshani,
Senani, and Ann
3 rd Row (L – R): Lakmal, Mario, Randy, Sudarshan, Hasanka,
Pramuka, Lakshitha, Heshan, Vidhushan, Ishan and Vinuban
4 th Row (L – R): Zawahir, Nimansu, Nadun, Gihan, Stellon,
Duminda, Gyrika,Salindu, Sajeevan, Sasanka and Heshara
SRB Student Record Book (Nursery & Pre Grade) and (Grade 1 to 12)
The above mentioned book has been given to your child Please complete the relevant pages in it. Also paste a recent snap in Trafford School Uniform on
the cover and put a polethene /cellophane cover. The SRB has to be carried daily to school and show it at the gate to enter the school. The SRB acts as a
communication between parents and teachers / school. Notices from school will inserted in the inner back cover of the SRB. Please acknowledge the
notice by signing in the school to parent section. If you want to write a message you can write in the “Parents to School” section.
EXCUSE LETTERS FOR STUDENTS: “Letters of Excuse” should be valid with the dates and reasons for absence clearly mentioned and signed (signature should
match with the specimen provided) by Parent in the Student Record Book (SRB).
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SCHOOL FEES PAYING IN VOUCHER
The fees voucher for the month of April will be sent through
the SRB. Please pay in the fees before end of April to the
Hatton National Bank, Nuwara Eliya A/C No.
129010007293. Please paste the bank receipt in your
child’s SRB. You can keep a photocopy for your reference.
Please note that once fees are paid a card will not be
issued to you as done previously. Each month the school
fees paying in voucher will be sent to you. From September
2012 a school fees paying in voucher will be sent to you to
pay for the term. i.e. from September 2012 to December
2012. You will then have to pay the fees for 4 months at
once and you may do so before December 2012. Please
contact Mr. Roshan, Accountant, Lyceum International,
Nuwara Eliya, for further instructions in this regard.
SHB 1, SHB 2 (Students Hand Book)
In addition to the SRB a student from Grade 1 to 12 gets a
Students Hand Book 1 SHB 1 has all the Code of Conduct
for students, and other details. SHB 2 which has the annual
calendar, book lists, exam time tables, extra curricula
activities calendar etc. will be provided later.
Lyceum International School – Nuwara Eliya