School Life
Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations
Cultural Clubs
Explore music, dance, and drama through our dynamic cultural clubs.
Sports Teams
Join our sports teams and engage in athletics and various physical activities.
Environmental Clubs
Participate in community service and environmental projects to make a difference.
Debate and Public Speaking
Enhance your oratory skills and engage in intellectual discussions.
Meditation Groups
Practice mindfulness and meditation to nurture inner peace and focus.
Year Plan
Integrated Curriculum Implementation
- Integrated Curriculum Implementation: Launch interdisciplinary courses that merge traditional subjects with Buddhist teachings. Introduce cross-disciplinary projects encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
- Mindfulness Week: Designate a week for intensive mindfulness practices, including guided meditations, self-reflection sessions, and workshops on emotional intelligence. Collaborate with experienced mindfulness practitioners to conduct specialized sessions.
- Experiential Learning Month: Organize field trips to historical Buddhist sites, integrating cultural and spiritual experiences with academic learning. Initiate community service projects where students apply classroom knowledge to address real-world challenges.
- Character Development Seminar Series: Launch a seminar series focusing on compassion, empathy, and ethical decision-making. Invite renowned speakers and practitioners to lead workshops on cultivating moral and ethical foundations.
- Holistic Capstone Project: Culminate the educational journey with a holistic capstone project where students integrate academic, spiritual, and personal development aspects. Encourage collaborative projects that showcase the synthesis of knowledge and holistic prowess.
Holistic Eductaion
Our Unique Approach
Strategies to Reach the Objectives
- Classroom Learning Teaching Process: Classroom management includes physical arrangements, cleanliness, and facilities such as whiteboards and desks. Maximum of 30 students per class. Subjects include the local government syllabus, three languages, and ICT.
- Facilities and Materials: Equipped with essential materials such as task sheets, activities, extra reading materials, and lesson plans. Timetable and year plan with scheduled events are in place.
- Testing and Evaluation: Testing is conducted with exact dates, tools, and recordings. Teacher training and professional development are scheduled regularly.
- Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities: Includes debates, book clubs, yoga, community service, sports, drama, theatre, art, crafts, dancing, music, media, photography, and gardening. Responsible resource persons are appointed.
- Motivational Activities: Both staff and students are engaged in motivational activities, with methods for awarding and rewarding achievements.
- Leadership Experience: Opportunities are provided for students to gain leadership experience, with a welfare society supporting both staff and students.
- Security and Hygiene: Ensures a safe and clean environment for all.
Quality Assurance Through Policies
- Punctuality: Working on time according to the schedule.
- Criterion-led Evaluation: Every event is evaluated by pre-season determined criteria.
- Self-Evaluation: Through reflection and follow-up programmes for school leavers.
- Strategic Planning Projects: Includes co-curricular and extracurricular activities, internal classroom observations, maintaining reflective journals, organizing cultural programs, and more.
The holistic educational approach at Hayagiri International Buddhist College is evident through the integration of academic subjects with practical experiences, mindfulness practices, and character development initiatives. This approach ensures students graduate as well-rounded individuals capable of navigating life with wisdom and compassion.
Cultural Celebrations
Our Vibrant Traditions
- Annual Perahara Ceremony: Students actively participate in the grand perahara ceremony, symbolizing their reverence for Asgiri Gedige Rajamaha Vihara’s rich traditions.
- Vesak Festival Illumination: The college radiates with artistic Vesak illuminations, showcasing students’ creative expressions and fostering cultural pride.
- Pahan Pooja: Experience the serene ambiance of Pahan Pooja, where students join in lighting lamps to symbolize enlightenment and unity.
- Poson Poya Day Observance: Engage in religious activities on Poson Poya Day, commemorating the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Projects Under Strategic Planning
Focused Initiatives
- Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities: A diverse range of activities aligns with the institution’s strategic goals for holistic development.
- Internal Classroom Observations and Mentoring: Regular observations and mentoring contribute to teacher development and the quality of classroom experiences.
- Maintaining Reflective Journals: Journals facilitate self-reflection, providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Organizing “Pere Poya” Program: Preserves traditions and enriches students’ cultural awareness.
- Program on Awarding and Rewarding: Motivates students and staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Maintaining Welfare Society: Ensures the well-being of the school community.
- Programme of Testing and Evaluation: Ensures fair and transparent assessment practices.
- Research: Enhances the intellectual environment and contributes to academic excellence.
- Sports Day: Promotes a healthy lifestyle and teamwork.
- School Leavers’ Follow-Up Programme: Supports graduates’ progress beyond school.
These projects reflect our dedication to quality assurance, creating an environment where excellence and growth are integral to our educational approach.
