Kegalle English and Language Students' Association - KELSA

KELSA One-Day Workshop for A.L. German Students (2025)🇩🇪⚡💯

2025.09.19

The final workshop of our series was German. The session was successfully conducted by our Head of the German Department, Sanjana Sooriyaarachchi, together with Kelsians Devindi Abeysinghe, Himavi Minhari and Oshini Weerakkody. All our lecturers were distinguished rankers at the 2023 (2024) and 2024 (2025) G.C.E. (A/L) examinations.

As in previous years, the main objective was to uplift the performance of students preparing for this year’s A/Ls. Our juniors were given a holistic overview of the syllabus, with a focus on new interpretations, key clarifications, and effective answering techniques.

The workshops were held at Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle, with the enthusiastic participation of students from several schools across Kegalle — including St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya, Swarna Jayanthi National School, Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya and Bandaranaike National School.

A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Shashi Wijekoon for her invaluable support in helping us host this event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Vice President – Public Relations, Dinithi Gunawardhana, and Head of the French Department, Kusal Damsara, as well as our guiding light, President, Janani Prabhashwarie, for their dedication and contribution towards making this endeavour a success.

KELSA Two-Day Workshop for A.L. French Students (2025)🇫🇷⚡💯

Day 1 - 2025.09.11
Day 2 - 2025.09.12

Moving on, our French workshop was held featuring a guest lecturer, Nisitha Thalpawila, from Colombo. The session was efficiently coordinated and conducted by our Head of the French Department, Kusal Damsara, together with President, Janani Prabhashwarie. All our lecturers were distinguished rankers at the 2023 (2024) and 2024 (205) G.C.E. (A/L) examinations.

As in previous years, the main objective was to uplift the performance of students preparing for this year’s A/Ls. Our juniors were given a holistic overview of the syllabus, with a focus on new interpretations, key clarifications, and effective answering techniques.

The workshops were held at Kegalu Vidyalaya, Kegalle, with the enthusiastic participation of students from several schools across Kegalle — including St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya, Swarna Jayanthi National School, Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Pinnawala Central College and Mahanga Maha Vidyalaya.

A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Chamali Bopitiya for her invaluable support in helping us host this event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Vice President – Public Relations, Dinithi Gunawardhana, and Secretary, Heshan Senevirathna, for their dedication and contribution towards making this endeavour a success.

KELSA One-Day Workshop for A.L. Chinese Students (2025)🇨🇳⚡💯

2025.09.08

Moving on, we have our Chinese workshop. The session was successfully conducted by our Head of the Chinese Department, Dilhara Meddegedara, together with the help of Kelsian Hiruni Kumarasinghe. Both of our lecturers were distinguished rankers at the 2023 (2024) examination.

As in previous years, the main objective was to uplift the performance of students preparing for this year’s A/Ls. Our juniors were given a holistic overview of the syllabus, with a focus on new interpretations, key clarifications, and effective answering techniques.

The workshops were held at Mahanaga Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle, with the enthusiastic participation of students from the hosting school and St. Joseph's Balika Vidyalaya.

A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Danushi Kihansa for her invaluable support in helping us host this event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Vice President – Public Relations, Dinithi Gunawardhana, and Head of the French Department, Kusal Damsara, as well as our guiding light, President, Janani Prabhashwarie, for their dedication and contribution towards making this endeavour a success.

KELSA One-Day Workshop for A.L. Japanese Students (2025)🇯🇵⚡💯

2025.09.03

Next in line of our workshops series was Japanese. The session was successfully conducted by our Head of the Japanese Department, Sithruwani Jayarathna, together with Kelsian Devindi Abeysinghe. Both of our lecturers were distinguished rankers at the 2023 (2024) and 2024 (2025) G.C.E. (A/L) examinations.

As in previous years, the main objective was to uplift the performance of students preparing for this year’s A/Ls. Our juniors were given a holistic overview of the syllabus, with a focus on new interpretations, key clarifications, and effective answering techniques.

The workshops were held at Mahanaga Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle, with the enthusiastic participation of students from several schools across Kegalle — including St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya, Swarna Jayanthi National School, Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Pinnawala Central College and Bandaranaike National School.

A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Asha Madhuwanthi for her invaluable support in helping us host this event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Vice President – Public Relations, Dinithi Gunawardhana, and Head of the French Department, Kusal Damsara, as well as our guiding light, President, Janani Prabhashwarie, for their dedication and contribution towards making this endeavour a success.

KELSA Two-Day Workshop for A.L. English Students (2025)🇬🇧⚡💯

Day 1 - 2025.09.01
Day 2 - 2025.09.02

We kick-started this year’s workshop series with English, featuring two guest lecturers — Chanduni Jayakody and Minesi Wijesekara — from Gampaha and Colombo respectively. The session was efficiently coordinated by our Head of the English Department, Pabara Thibbutumunuwa, together with Secretary, Heshan Kanishka. All our lecturers were distinguished rankers at the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. (A/L) examinations.

As in previous years, the main objective was to uplift the performance of students preparing for this year’s A/Ls. Our juniors were given a holistic overview of the syllabus, with a focus on new interpretations, key clarifications, and effective answering techniques.

The workshops were held at St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle, with the enthusiastic participation of students from several schools across Kegalle — including St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya, Swarna Jayanthi National School, Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, and Mahanga Maha Vidyalaya.

A special note of appreciation goes to Mrs. Dilrukshi Solangaarchchi for her invaluable support in helping us host this event.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Vice President – Public Relations, Dinithi Gunawardhana, and Head of the French Department, Kusal Damsara, as well as our guiding light, President, Janani Prabhashwarie, for their dedication and contribution towards making this endeavour a success.

Kicking off an amazing journey together – here’s to a year of teamwork, growth, and memories! 🤍

President - Janani Prabhashwarie
VP Education - Shezny Hilmy
VP Public Relations - Dinithi Gunawardhana
VP Membership - Sunera Ekanayake
Secretary - Heshan Senevirathna
Treasurer - Punsandhini Umayangana

Head - Department of English 🇬🇧- Pabara Thibbutumunuwa
Head - Department of French 🇫🇷- Kusal Damsara
Head - Department of Japanese 🇯🇵- Sithruwani Jayarathna
Head - Department of Chinese 🇨🇳- Dilhara Meddegedara
Head - Department of German 🇩🇪- Sanjana Sooriyaarachchi





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Janani Prabhashwarie
President | 25/26
KELSA 👑✨

With French (A), Economics (B), and English (C) in her A/Ls and a Z-score of 1.44, Janani Prabhashwarie is a force of intellect, charm, and warmth. A first-year undergraduate at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, pursuing BSc Strategic Studies and International Relations, she combines brains with boundless energy for everything she undertakes. She has honed her French through Alliance Française de Kandy (B1), reflecting her love for languages and culture.

Janani — lovingly called Janu — is one of the sweetest and most talented people you’ll ever meet, almost like the mother of the group. She balances a packed schedule with care and attention for her friends, always making time for them even amid her own workload. Gentle with kids, an excellent teacher, and never faking her care, everything she gives comes from the heart.

She loves drama, tea, reading, romance, and bromance, embracing every story and every moment with curiosity and joy. A style icon and diva, she owns her curls and dresses effortlessly, shining both inside and out. Her sharp wit and clever jokes leave us in splits, yet it’s her ability to bring out the best in everyone around her that truly sets her apart.

A master at reading people, spilling the best tea, and adapting creatively to any situation, Janani slays wherever she goes. She embraces her culture proudly, and it’s that authenticity that makes her truly inspiring. Whether hosting, teaching, or simply being herself, she radiates warmth, elegance, and unstoppable energy.

Brains, heart, and unstoppable charm — that’s Janani for you! 💫





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Kelsian Shezny Hilmy
Vice President – Education | 25/26
KELSA 🎓✨

An alumna of St. Joseph’s Balika Vidyalaya – Kegalle, Shezny is currently pursuing a BBM (Hons) in Human Resource Development at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, achieving a Z-score of 1.56. She obtained A grades in Economics and French, and a C in English at her 2024 A/Ls (District Rank: 161), reflecting her dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. In addition to her studies, she contributes as a tutor, demonstrating her commitment to guiding and supporting others.

Shezny exemplifies calm and resilience, balancing professionalism with empathy. Private yet approachable, she is deeply committed to her family, values genuine friendships, and maintains integrity in all that she does. Recognized among her peers as the “CEO of Day Outs,” she naturally fosters harmony and cohesion within her social and academic circles.

Beyond her formal pursuits, Shezny brings creativity and dedication to her personal interests. She nurtures her love for K-dramas, engages with her community of little cousins, and cares for animals with warmth and attentiveness 🐾. Her enthusiasm extends to culinary exploration, where she experiments with recipes, and she has experience as a nursery teacher, combining patience and guidance with creativity.

Thoughtful, empathetic, and endlessly committed — Shezny embodies both competence and kindness, enriching the KELSA community with her dedication, creativity, and heart. ✨





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