People’s Bank honours A/L top achievers with laptop computers

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A/L top achievers with People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka and principals

People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka

People’s Bank proudly celebrated the achievements of outstanding students who secured the top positions in the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination 2022 across all subject streams. As a token of support for the students’ hard work, the bank presented each of these high-achieving individuals with a brand-new laptop.

The award ceremony was held at the People’s Bank Staff Training College in Colombo 5, presided over by People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse, and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Clive Fonseka.

People’s Bank acknowledged the following students who excelled in their respective fields: Pramudhi Bhashini Munasinghe from Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara, who secured the first position in Biology. Maneth Banula from Royal College, Colombo, for the top spot in the Physical Science stream. Dilsarani Tharushika from Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, for Commerce; Sachini Sathsarani Adhipattu from St. Joseph Girls’ College, Kegalle, who stood as the Island’s first in the Arts stream. Samuditha Nayanapriya from Richmond College, Galle, who achieved the highest rank in the Engineering Technology stream, and Ruchini Ahinsa Wickramaratne from Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, who secured the Island’s first position in Bio Systems Technology.

Speaking at the ceremony, People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse stated, “People’s Bank is proud to have the privilege of recognising and rewarding these exceptional talents. This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing and supporting the future leaders of our nation.” He also emphasised on the importance of using the students’ exceptional talents to serve the nation in the future.

The event was graced by the presence of esteemed individuals, including People’s Bank Banking Support Services Deputy General Manager Nipunika Wijayaratne, Channel Management Deputy General Manager T.M.W. Chandrakumara, Head of Marketing Nalaka Wijayawardana, Retail Banking Deputy General Manager Nalin Pathiranage, as well as school principals, the executive management of People’s Bank, regional managers, bank managers, and parents.