British Business College celebrates anniversary

by P. Rajaratnam in Nuwara Eliya

Former member of Parliament and member of the Central Provincial Council, S. Sathasivam said at a time when the plantation children were far behind in their educational achievements, the role played by the Nuwara Eliya British Business College is commendable.

When he addressed the students, teachers and parents at the 10th year celebrations held at the Nuwara Eliya Saoumiyamoorthy Hall recently. The knowledge of English has become a primary need in the country, and subjects such as computer science, information technology and other allied subjects being taught at this college has enabled the students to get several employment opportunities within the area and in the country as a whole he added. He congratulated the staff members and the Managing Director of the college S. Amirthanathan.

Ven. Vajirajothy Thera of Matale who traced the history of educational perspectives in the country and particularly in the hill country said that he knew the Managing Director of the College, Amirthanathan for a considerable period and his sole aim and objective was to enhance the education of the children in the plantation area and it was creditworthy, within the past ten years, he has attained his goal, and he wished college the staff and students for many successful attainments in the future.

Amirthanathan, the Managing Director complimented the staff members and the parents for their unstinted co-operation and goodwill towards driving the college to success within the past ten years, and said the success of the college was entirely due to the discipline and behaviour imparted on the students.

S. Mohanraj, the Principal of the Holy Trinity Central College, Dr. P. Rajaratnam, Mrs. S. Deborah, N. Balasubramanium and several others also spoke.

Distribution of certificates and awarding of medals to students followed.