Chelini Mithara Madarasinghe and Methuki Sandulya Asuramanna were recognized for achieving the Best International GCSE results in Sri Lanka at the Pearson Edexcel High Achievers’ Awards 2024, held recently at the BMICH. Both students achieved an outstanding twelve Grade 9s, marking a significant accomplishment in the country’s academic landscape.
In addition, Joel Shankar delivered exceptional overall results at Advanced Level, securing 5 A*s across a combination of Edexcel and Cambridge examinations, making him one of Sri Lanka’s most accomplished students of the year.
In an extraordinary feat, Gateway students secured the highest marks in Sri Lanka across nine International Advanced Level (IAL) and International GCSE (iGCSE) subjects in the May/June 2024 examinations. Four of these students earned top rankings either in the World or in Asia.
At the International Advanced Level (IAL), Luke Erwin Joel Shankar received the prestigious Best in the World award for Chemistry, while Thehasa Linangi Karapitiya earned the same recognition for Economics. Vidvini Minsadi Wijayathilaka and Wageesha Helindi De Silva were honoured with the highest marks in Asia for iGCSE Business. Wageesha was also the best in Sri Lanka for English Language along with Adheesha Dissanayake (iGCSE Mathematics), Chelini Madarasinghe (GCSE Psychology) and Anna Perera Pathirage (iGCSE Global Citizenship) who also received the highest marks in Sri Lanka. Joel Shankar was recognized to be the best in Sri Lanka for Advanced Level Physics.
Gateway’s success extended beyond individual subject awards, with many students also receiving High Achiever Awards for their overall performance. Ten students were recognized for achieving three A Stars or more at IAL.
= 3 A Stars: Dineth Himalsha Pereira, Thehasa Linangi Karapitiya, Sithuli Damsadi Saparamadu, Yenuli Mihara Chin, Arunesh Yogaraj, Chanith Deenuka Jayanetty, Mohamed Nabil Nazar, Aishath Zaara Ahmed.
= 4 A Stars: Luke Erwin Joel Shankar and Sanuka Sithviru Nanayakkara.
A total of twenty-six students were celebrated for securing seven Grade 9s or more at iGCSE:
= 7 Grade 9s: Matheesha Pamodith Bandara, Mahila Uthpala Ahangamage, Chenoli Laknara, Adheesha Dissanayake, Chenuka Sanindee Fernando, Rehan Rumeth Karunaratne, Nethara Fiona Jayakody, Mohammed Habib Moinuddin, Thunindu Mathisha Amarasinghe, Ravisha Vasath Attygalle, and Gimna Santhushie Prancikkuge.
= 8 Grade 9s: Rehan Jayden Fernando, Kethura Innocenta Fernando, Nimthara Imashi Loku Hewage, and Wageesha Helindi De Silva.
= 9 Grade 9s: Vojini S. Rajapaksha, Jessica Marian Leena Devadason, Rashmi Shehara Wijeyawardena, and Ranithu Rishon Abeysuriya Patabendige.
= 10 Grade 9s: Amaya Damsini Amarasekara, Lithumi Dahamsa Gunasekara, and Savidi Nimhara Weerakkodi.
= 11 Grade 9s: Harleen Leandra Jayatunge and Tharun Randev Priyadharshan.
= 12 Grade 9s: Chelini Mithara Madarasinghe and Methuki Sandulya Asuramanna.
The achievements were not limited to senior students. Gateway’s younger learners also showcased their brilliance. At the Lower Secondary and Primary levels, six students achieved the Highest Mark in the World for iPrimary Mathematics or Science, and one student earned the Highest Mark in Asia for English. Furthermore, four students were recognized for achieving the Highest Mark in the World in iLower Secondary Mathematics. Additionally, fifty-two students received Best Performer Awards for their excellence in iPrimary and iLower Secondary Achievement Tests.
This remarkable success reflects Gateway’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, highlighting its dedication to inspiring students to achieve their full potential on the global stage.
