The Java Institute Dancing Society is home to some of the most talented and skilled dancers in Sri Lanka. The society is led by two headmasters, Mr. Priyadesh Gamage and Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe, who are both highly accomplished dancers with extensive experience in a variety of dance styles.

Mr. Priyadesh Gamage is a master of art graduate from the University of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he majored in dance. He also holds a bachelor of arts degree from the same university and a diploma in Kathakali Dancing from Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University in India. Mr. Gamage is a qualified choreographer and a member of the Judge Board of the All Ceylon Government Schools Dancing Competition.

He is an expert in various dance styles and techniques, including Western styles such as Contemporary, Latin, and Freestyle dance, Indian styles such as Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Bollywood, and Indian folk dance, and Sri Lankan styles such as Kandyan, Low country, Sabaragamuwa, and Sri Lankan all folk-dance styles. Mr. Gamage has skills and competencies in dance concepts, choreography, designing and planning dance routines, knowledge of dance theory and history, evaluating student performance, understanding safe dance practices and injury prevention, physical fitness and strength, flexibility and coordination, musicality and rhythm, memorization and recall of choreography, performance skills, and stage presence.
He has also showcased his talent on an international stage, including performances such as the Peacock Ballet (Mayura Sandeshaya) at the Key Theatre in the UK, the International Ramayan Ballet in Indonesia and India, the Shakunthala Ballet at the Goethe Institute in India, and The Vijayakala Kuveni Ballet in Ladakh, India.

Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe is another talented headmaster of the Java Institute Dancing Society. She holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Special) Degree from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka and completed a one-year dancing diploma in Indonesia. She has also completed Visharadha Part II at Kathak Lucknow University in India and a yoga course in Bali, Indonesia. Mrs. Jayasinghe is a qualified professional dancer, director, and choreographer, and a teacher at several dance academies in Sri Lanka.
She has performed internationally at various events and festivals, including the ICCR Program in India, the Kathakar Festival in Bangalore and Delhi, the Sibu Dance Festival in Malaysia, the Ramayanaya Dance Drama program in India, and Sri Lankan traditional dance performances in Trivendrapuram India.
In conclusion, Mr. Priyadesh Gamage and Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe are both accomplished dancers with extensive experience and expertise in a variety of dance styles. They are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and passion for dance with students at the Java Institute Dancing Society and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Exploring the underwater world using specialized equipment, such as scuba gear, is known as underwater diving. Scuba diving enables divers to breathe underwater, allowing them to stay submerged for extended periods and explore the aquatic environment. There are various types of underwater diving, including recreational, technical, and commercial diving. Recreational diving is the most popular type of diving, undertaken for leisure purposes, such as exploring coral reefs or shipwrecks. Technical diving involves advanced equipment and training and is typically done to explore deeper or more challenging dive sites. Commercial diving is done for professional purposes, such as underwater construction or maintenance.

Proper training and certification, as well as specialized equipment such as wetsuits, tanks, regulators, and fins, are required for underwater diving. It also necessitates a strong understanding of safety procedures and skills such as buoyancy control, equalization, and underwater communication. Underwater diving can be an exciting and rewarding experience, offering divers a unique perspective on the underwater world and a sense of exploration and adventure.

The Java Institute diving club, based in the Unawatuna area, guides children to obtain PADI certification for safe and professional-level diving. Interested children can join the club without prior knowledge, and PADI-certified trainers provide training from basic to advanced levels.

Rock abseiling, also known as rappelling, is a thrilling sport that involves descending steep rock faces or cliffs using specialized equipment and ropes. Unlike rock climbing, which involves ascending a rock face, abseiling entails a controlled descent down the rock face using a rope and harness system. A harness is worn by the participant and attached to a rope, which is anchored to a secure point at the top of the cliff or rock face. The participant then lowers themselves down the rock face, controlling the speed of their descent using the rope and braking devices. Abseiling can be performed both indoors and outdoors and is commonly used in adventure sports. Proper safety training and equipment, as well as strength, balance, and skill, are required to perform abseiling.
The Java Institute Rock Abseiling club provides a safe opportunity to enjoy rock abseiling. The club conducts systematic training from beginner to advanced levels.

Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, and is now practiced all over the world. It involves a combination of strikes, kicks, and blocks, as well as throws and joint locks, with the ultimate goal of self-defense. Karate practitioners also focus on mental discipline, including aspects such as respect, focus, and perseverance. Karate is practiced both individually and in groups, and there are various styles and organizations that teach and compete in the sport. It is a popular sport for both recreation and competition, with many practitioners striving to achieve black belt status through rigorous training and testing. Karate is also an Olympic sport.

Mr. Neel Rajapaksha is an accomplished Head Master of the Java Institute Karate Club with a wealth of experience in the field. He holds a Diploma in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

As the Branch Chief of the Hokushin Karate Association, Mr. Rajapaksha holds a 5th Dan Black Belt from the Japan Karate Federation, where he also serves as a Referee Control Member. He has participated in numerous karate championships, including the World Karate Championship in 1991, where he showcased his exceptional skills and techniques. Apart from his impressive achievements in karate, Mr. Rajapaksha is also a National Tour Guide Lecturer, where he shares his knowledge and passion for Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage with visitors from around the world. With his extensive experience and expertise, Mr. Rajapaksha is a highly sought-after coach in the field of karate. He inspires and motivates his students to develop their skills and reach their full potential, making a lasting impact on their lives both on and off the mat.

In addition to regular training sessions, our organization also arranges diverse events and programs throughout the year. These events comprise workshops, seminars, and competitions, which provide opportunities for learners to acquire knowledge from experienced mentors and other practitioners, compete, and demonstrate their abilities. We also actively participate in community service events and charity fundraisers to contribute to society and propagate the positive influence of martial arts.

It was yet another momentous occasion on the 7th of March, when the CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (third left), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (second left), Head of Advanced Technology and Mrs. Narmada Harischandra (third left), Senior lecturer, visited CodeGen International and met with Mr. Heshan Karunaratne - Director Business Development (center), Mr. Nimalka Lucas - Director Delivery (3rd right), and Mr Mohamed Shirazi - Director Delivery (2nd right) and Ms. Shenika Herath - Director HR (4th right) and signed an MoU as an official industry partner of the Java Institute. This partnership enables Java Institute graduates opportunities for internships and begin careers at CodeGen as software engineering professionals.

Founded in 1999 by Dr. Harsha Subasinghe, CodeGen is a multinational Software development company with a multidisciplinary product portfolio and is globally acclaimed for their precision delivery and business transformation capabilities. The Java Institute is pleased to welcome CodeGen as one of its industry training partners and hopes to work closely to help facilitate career opportunities with CodeGen.

Today was yet another historic milestone as the CEO of UK Awards, Mr. John Kerr, met with CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (left), Ms. Senuri Siribaddan, General Manager and Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe, Head of International to discuss the next steps of the historic partnership between the two organizations.

Mr. Kerr was also accompanied by Mrs. Beverly Kerr, senior consultant and academic and expressed their appreciation of the initiatives of the Java Institute and expressed his best wishes for the partnership In the years ahead.

Java Institute represented at the Meet and greet for CPO of Virtusa - 24th February, 2022. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe, CEO of the Java Institute and Mr. Tharaka Pathum Sankalpa, Director - Java Robotics Intelligent System Research Center and Senior lecturer attended the special meet and greet organized by Virtusa with Mr. Sundararajan Narayanan, EVP & Chief People Officer at Virtusa held on the 24th of February 2022. Mr. Narayan addressed the gathering and explained that Virtusa with a workforce of 33,000 software engineers is expected to expand that number within the next 4 years and emphasized the importance of Sri Lankan universities to focus on identifying industry requirements and updating curricula to fit these requirements. Mr. Narayan further stated that Virtusa would be offering trainings and workshops in order to facilitate this process. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Rupasinghe explained that the degree programmes offered by the Java Institute, namely the BSc in Software Engineering top up degree, validated by Birmingham City University, and the four year BEng in Software Engineering with over 600+ credits, had been developed to address these requirements and concluded his presentation by noting that in order to develop full-stack software engineers, such as the PCJT Software Engineer programmes requires a radical shift from the traditional framework of most universities and should not limit the subjects being taught and should instead make all subjects compulsory, as this is the key to developing a stronger, more qualified software engineers. The event was also attended by Naresha Supramanian, SVP & Head of Asia Pacific and Sampath Thrimavithana, Head of HR - Virtusa Sri Lanka and a renowned Data Scientist. About Sundararajan Narayanan Sundararajan Narayanan is the Chief People Officer of Virtusa and he oversees all high-level HRM-related functions of the corporation at an international scale. Specifically, he overseas talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, and global immigration while focusing on facilitating a digital-ready environment for Virtusa. Group photograph caption

The photograph depicts (from left to right) Tharaka Pathum (Head of Technology and senior lecturer, JIAT), Nirodha Rupasinghe (CEO and senior lecturer, JIAT), Naresha Supramanian (SVP and Head of Asia Pacific, Virtusa), Sundararajan Narayanan (Chief People Officer, Virtusa), and Sampath Thrimavithana (Head of HR, Virtusa, and data scientist).

Ice Breaker Gajaba 2022 - Subaru Legacy 2000 cc Event PCJT Brand Maker

Sanka Shiyan Arambawattha - Director Java Institute Gampaha/Director Temco Development Bank 3rd Place

New member of PCJTRacing Subaru Legacy performing at ICE BREAKER SLADA CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

The 19th of January, 2022, saw the ceremonious event of Virtusa?s Open Day for the early-2022 period. Held at the premises of Virtusa?s office in Colombo, the event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Representing Virtusa, Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, the Human Resources Leader for Sri Lanka within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The Open Day was a significant event as this was held immediately after a historic MOU between Virtusa and the Java Institute for Advanced Technology. On behalf of the Java Institute, the key members who took part in this event included Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (CEO), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (Head of Advanced Technology), Miss Senuri Siribaddana (General Manager), and Kanchana Lakmali (Department of Examinations).

A total of approximately 100+ undergraduate students of the Java Institute took part in the Open Day. The students predominantly included the final year batches of the Institute as they were now preparing to enter the professional world. A significant number of undergraduates registered with Virtusa on the same day. It was the Java Institute for Advanced Technology that first introduced a degree qualification in software engineering in Sri Lanka. This is a leading software engineering degree in Sri Lanka and it is a ?calculated degree? with valuable accreditations, panel of lecturers, syllabus, learning hours, and other curriculum specifics. The alumni of the Java Institute are presently spread across the world and are employed in various countries, industries, as well as corporations, including Virtusa.

A historic collaborative partnership between the Java Institute for Advanced Technology and Virtusa was finalized on the 18th of January, 2022. The event was focused on the signing of an MOU between the two reputed organizations where the reputed IT services organization Virtusa would enroll graduates of the Java Institute as employees. The mutual collaboration and history between Virtusa and the Java Institute extends back several years. The ceremonious event was held at the Flow Hall of the Hilton Residences Colombo hotel from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, an HR Leader within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The keynote speech delivered by Mr. Sampath touched on various topics, including the global reach of Virtusa, its employee pool, and its cross-industrial service range. On behalf of the Java Institute, Dr. Ishantha Siribaddana, the founder and Chairman of the institute, graced the event. He delivered a key speech and talked about the value of the institute, its academic process, and its achievement. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe - CEO of the Java Institute, Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe - Head of International Affairs, and Mr. Tharaka Pathum - Head of Advanced Tachnology gave the other speeches. Subsequently, the databases of previous and current students, including graduates, of the Java Institute were handed over to Virtusa.

The list of the distinguished guests who took part in this event representing the Java Institute for Advanced Technology are as follows:

• Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe - CEO
• Miss. Senuri Siribaddana - General Manager
• Mr. Tharaka Pathum - Head of Advanced Technology
• Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe - Head of International Affairs
• Miss. Kaushalya de Silva - Head - Department of Examinations
• Miss. Narmada Harischandra - Lecturer
• Miss. Kanchana Lakmali- Department of Examinations

After the signing, a friendly discussion was held between the management members of the Java Institute and Virtusa. The HR procedures and future requirements of Virtusa were discussed. The fact that a considerable proportion of the new employees of Virtusa were graduates of the Java Institute was highlighted.

The list of the distinguished guests who took part in this event representing Virtusa are as follows:

• Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana - Head of Human Resources Virtusa Sri Lanka
• Mr. Prashanth Canagaghnam - Director Technology - Virtusa
• Miss. Suweda Rajaratnam - Head of Campus recruitment Virtusa SL
• Mr. Aniston Leo - Executive HR
• Mr. Agassi Johnson - Associate executive HR