I am really honoured and feel very privileged to function as the Principal of Lakeland Inter-American school, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Management of Lakeland Inter-American school for giving me the opportunity to serve the community here in Sri Lanka.

We, at Lakeland Inter-American School, ensure high quality education which motivates and empowers our students to be lifelong learners and the productive members of the society. At Lakelands, education is not just the amount of information that is put into a child’s brain. Our education system is the one that cater the individual needs of our students. We want all our students to achieve their full potential. Our task is to make it possible and our mission is to provide a platform for students to become academically sound, physically healthy, multi-skilled individuals with good human values to be responsible future leaders of the global community.

We truly have a fantastic school with a supportive and involved parent community, dedicated and highly skillful staff, excellent resources and buildings and the most fantastic students to work with. We are very sure that with the help of all the stakeholders and with their continuous support, we will be able to take our school to the next highest level of excellence. At our end, we shall continue working with you for the best interests of our beloved students and our community at large.

We at Lakeland always try to maintain the highest quality in academic standards and provide the most conducive environment for our student’s holistic growth and development. We also strive to instill the core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence in our students so they can meet the ever-changing global challenges. Our dedicated and highly qualified staff stand as exemplary role models for our students thereby keeping the ethos of our school shining bright.

Nelson Mandela rightly said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” If there is one thing that can change the world, it is education and Lakeland is the pillar of formal education. Along with providing academics, we aspire to instill values, life skills and habits that make our students stand out and make a difference in society. We provide our students with ample opportunities to develop 21st-century skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, emotional balance, time management and much more.

Lakeland has always been more than just a place of learning; it is a vibrant and inclusive community. Together, we have successfully created an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal development and the exploration of the full potential of each student. It gives me great pride to state that Lakeland Inter-American School has consistently been rated amongst the top schools at Sri Lanka. I want to express my sincere appreciation for our teachers for their exemplary teaching and the support staff for their tireless efforts, each one’s ability to adapt swiftly and their unwavering dedication to our students. Their passion and commitment are the backbone of our school’s success. To our parent community, I would like to say that your partnership and support are invaluable. The collaboration between the school and home is essential in shaping the future of our students. Together, we can provide the guidance, love and encouragement they need to thrive.

In conclusion, I want to assure you that our focus remains on providing a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring high quality education and fostering the holistic development of our students. We will continue to adapt and innovate to meet the ever-changing needs of our educational landscape.

“Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.” We wish to thank all the parents for their faith in Lakeland Inter-American school. Let’s partner together, so that we can see children being successful in whatever path they choose to tread.

K.V. Richmond Suraweera
MA(Linguistics), B.Sc(Sp.Pera), PGDE, Sp.Trained(NIE),ESAP(Moratuwa)

Principal
Lakeland Inter-American School
Ratmalana.