‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ Season 4 concludes
SLIIT has announced the conclusion of ‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ Season 4, one of Sri Lanka’s premier TV quiz competitions, designed to inspire and challenge the brightest young minds across the nation.
In an intense contest, Richmond College, Galle emerged as the Champion, securing the coveted Champions Trophy along with a cash prize of for their school. Team members Manuka Rison and Rupasinghe Vihanga Thathsara displayed exceptional intellect and collaboration, earning them the top prize.
Royal College, Colombo, claimed the 1st Runners-Up position. Team members Kalya Mettananda and Virula Liyanage receive cash prizes for their outstanding performance, which was handed over to their school leadership.
In third place, Mahinda Rajapaksa College, Matara secured the 2nd Runners-Up title, with participants Amayuru Shenal Patabendi and Sasindu Sathmal awarded cash prizes. The prize was presented to their school’s leadership.
These finalists were selected from over 5,000 students who participated in the preliminary rounds held across schools nationwide. The highest-scoring students from 27 schools were chosen for the TV rounds, with two-member teams representing each school.
The Champions awards were presented by Prof. Lalith Gamage, Vice Chancellor of SLIIT, Prof. Lakshman Ratnayake, Chancellor/Chairman of SLIIT, and Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research & International), alongside SLIIT’s senior management. The event was attended by school principals, Vice principals, teachers and students, who joined in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the winning teams.
The Grand Finale was judged by a distinguished panel of experts, including Prof. Ruwan Jayathilaka, Head Department of Information Management, SLIIT Business School, Asangi Jayasinghe, Director of Research and International Relations/ Project Chair of Brain Busters with SLIIT, and M.A.T.C. Mudannayake, Deputy Director, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ was initiated in 2018 by Asangi Jayasinghe, Director of Research & International Relations at SLIIT and Project Chairof ‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’, with the vision to enhance students’ knowledge and inspire them to become future leaders.
Over the years, the programme has grown into a key component of SLIIT’s corporate social responsibility, dedicated to uplifting the knowledge and confidence of Sri Lankan students. The competition also highlights Sri Lankan success stories on global platforms, inspiring participants to reach greater heights.
‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ Season 5 is set to begin soon. Schools across Sri Lanka are encouraged to participate and showcase their talent. Schools interested in registering for the next season can contact Asangi Jayasinghe Director Research Enterprise & International Relations, SLIIT via email to asangi.j@sliit.lk for further information and to register their school.
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