Where Potential Becomes Possibility, and Education Shapes the Future

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a decision that shapes not only their education, but also their confidence, character, values, and aspirations for the future. At our school, we recognise the trust parents place in us, and we are committed to making that trust the foundation of a meaningful and rewarding educational journey.

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child has unique potential, and every child deserves the opportunity to excel. Through a student-centred approach and a commitment to academic excellence, we provide quality education that challenges young minds, nurtures curiosity, encourages independent thinking, and equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our qualified and dedicated teachers are committed to bringing learning to life, recognising individual strengths, and guiding students towards their fullest potential. Supported by a caring and professional team, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every student feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve more than they thought possible.

We believe, however, that true education extends far beyond the classroom. Sports and co-curricular activities provide invaluable opportunities for students to discover their talents, develop leadership, strengthen teamwork, and build resilience. Equally, we place great importance on discipline, personal responsibility, integrity, respect, and compassion. By instilling these values from an early age, we aim to develop individuals who possess not only academic competence but also the character and wisdom to use their knowledge meaningfully.

As Principal, my vision is to foster a culture where excellence is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, discipline is upheld, and every achievement, great or small, is recognised as a step towards a brighter future. We seek to work in genuine partnership with parents, understanding that a child’s success is best nurtured when school and home share a common purpose.

When you choose our school, you are choosing more than an education. You are choosing an environment where your child will be encouraged to explore, empowered to grow, guided by strong values, and prepared to face the future with confidence and purpose.

Together, let us build the foundations for your child’s success; not only in the classroom, but in life.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our school community and being part of a journey filled with discovery, achievement, and limitless possibilities.

Onalie Dissanayake
PhD (Reading), RMM (PIM-SJP), MBA (PIM), BA (SJP), PQHRM (CIPM), CMA (New Zealand), DipM (UK), Dip PM (UK), Dip Child Psychology (Fairfax), Dip Mont (AMI), MCIM, Chatered Marketer

Principal
Lakeland Inter-American School
Ratmalana.