Archery is a sport in which participants use a bow and arrow to shoot at a target from a specified distance. The objective is to hit the target with the arrow as accurately and consistently as possible. It requires physical and mental strength, as well as precision and focus. Archery can be practiced individually or in teams and is often enjoyed as a recreational activity as well as a competitive sport. It has a long and rich history, with roots in hunting and warfare, and has become a popular Olympic sport.

The Java Institute Dancing Society is home to some of the most talented and skilled dancers in Sri Lanka. The society is led by two headmasters, Mr. Priyadesh Gamage and Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe, who are both highly accomplished dancers with extensive experience in a variety of dance styles.

Mr. Priyadesh Gamage is a master of art graduate from the University of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he majored in dance. He also holds a bachelor of arts degree from the same university and a diploma in Kathakali Dancing from Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University in India. Mr. Gamage is a qualified choreographer and a member of the Judge Board of the All Ceylon Government Schools Dancing Competition.

He is an expert in various dance styles and techniques, including Western styles such as Contemporary, Latin, and Freestyle dance, Indian styles such as Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Bollywood, and Indian folk dance, and Sri Lankan styles such as Kandyan, Low country, Sabaragamuwa, and Sri Lankan all folk-dance styles. Mr. Gamage has skills and competencies in dance concepts, choreography, designing and planning dance routines, knowledge of dance theory and history, evaluating student performance, understanding safe dance practices and injury prevention, physical fitness and strength, flexibility and coordination, musicality and rhythm, memorization and recall of choreography, performance skills, and stage presence.
He has also showcased his talent on an international stage, including performances such as the Peacock Ballet (Mayura Sandeshaya) at the Key Theatre in the UK, the International Ramayan Ballet in Indonesia and India, the Shakunthala Ballet at the Goethe Institute in India, and The Vijayakala Kuveni Ballet in Ladakh, India.

Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe is another talented headmaster of the Java Institute Dancing Society. She holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Special) Degree from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka and completed a one-year dancing diploma in Indonesia. She has also completed Visharadha Part II at Kathak Lucknow University in India and a yoga course in Bali, Indonesia. Mrs. Jayasinghe is a qualified professional dancer, director, and choreographer, and a teacher at several dance academies in Sri Lanka.
She has performed internationally at various events and festivals, including the ICCR Program in India, the Kathakar Festival in Bangalore and Delhi, the Sibu Dance Festival in Malaysia, the Ramayanaya Dance Drama program in India, and Sri Lankan traditional dance performances in Trivendrapuram India.
In conclusion, Mr. Priyadesh Gamage and Mrs. K. S. Rangika Jayasinghe are both accomplished dancers with extensive experience and expertise in a variety of dance styles. They are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and passion for dance with students at the Java Institute Dancing Society and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Exploring the underwater world using specialized equipment, such as scuba gear, is known as underwater diving. Scuba diving enables divers to breathe underwater, allowing them to stay submerged for extended periods and explore the aquatic environment. There are various types of underwater diving, including recreational, technical, and commercial diving. Recreational diving is the most popular type of diving, undertaken for leisure purposes, such as exploring coral reefs or shipwrecks. Technical diving involves advanced equipment and training and is typically done to explore deeper or more challenging dive sites. Commercial diving is done for professional purposes, such as underwater construction or maintenance.

Proper training and certification, as well as specialized equipment such as wetsuits, tanks, regulators, and fins, are required for underwater diving. It also necessitates a strong understanding of safety procedures and skills such as buoyancy control, equalization, and underwater communication. Underwater diving can be an exciting and rewarding experience, offering divers a unique perspective on the underwater world and a sense of exploration and adventure.

The Java Institute diving club, based in the Unawatuna area, guides children to obtain PADI certification for safe and professional-level diving. Interested children can join the club without prior knowledge, and PADI-certified trainers provide training from basic to advanced levels.

Rock abseiling, also known as rappelling, is a thrilling sport that involves descending steep rock faces or cliffs using specialized equipment and ropes. Unlike rock climbing, which involves ascending a rock face, abseiling entails a controlled descent down the rock face using a rope and harness system. A harness is worn by the participant and attached to a rope, which is anchored to a secure point at the top of the cliff or rock face. The participant then lowers themselves down the rock face, controlling the speed of their descent using the rope and braking devices. Abseiling can be performed both indoors and outdoors and is commonly used in adventure sports. Proper safety training and equipment, as well as strength, balance, and skill, are required to perform abseiling.
The Java Institute Rock Abseiling club provides a safe opportunity to enjoy rock abseiling. The club conducts systematic training from beginner to advanced levels.

It was yet another momentous occasion on the 7th of March, when the CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (third left), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (second left), Head of Advanced Technology and Mrs. Narmada Harischandra (third left), Senior lecturer, visited CodeGen International and met with Mr. Heshan Karunaratne - Director Business Development (center), Mr. Nimalka Lucas - Director Delivery (3rd right), and Mr Mohamed Shirazi - Director Delivery (2nd right) and Ms. Shenika Herath - Director HR (4th right) and signed an MoU as an official industry partner of the Java Institute. This partnership enables Java Institute graduates opportunities for internships and begin careers at CodeGen as software engineering professionals.

Today was yet another historic milestone as the CEO of UK Awards, Mr. John Kerr, met with CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (left), Ms. Senuri Siribaddan, General Manager and Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe, Head of International to discuss the next steps of the historic partnership between the two organizations.

Java Institute represented at the Meet and greet for CPO of Virtusa - 24th February, 2022. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe, CEO of the Java Institute and Mr. Tharaka Pathum Sankalpa, Director - Java Robotics Intelligent System Research Center and Senior lecturer attended the special meet and greet organized by Virtusa with Mr. Sundararajan Narayanan, EVP & Chief People Officer at Virtusa held on the 24th of February 2022. Mr. Narayan addressed the gathering and explained that Virtusa with a workforce of 33,000 software engineers is expected to expand that number within the next 4 years and emphasized the importance of Sri Lankan universities to focus on identifying industry requirements and updating curricula to fit these requirements. Mr. Narayan further stated that Virtusa would be offering trainings and workshops in order to facilitate this process. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Rupasinghe explained that the degree programmes offered by the Java Institute, namely the BSc in Software Engineering top up degree, validated by Birmingham City University, and the four year BEng in Software Engineering with over 600+ credits, had been developed to address these requirements and concluded his presentation by noting that in order to develop full-stack software engineers, such as the PCJT Software Engineer programmes requires a radical shift from the traditional framework of most universities and should not limit the subjects being taught and should instead make all subjects compulsory, as this is the key to developing a stronger, more qualified software engineers. The event was also attended by Naresha Supramanian, SVP & Head of Asia Pacific and Sampath Thrimavithana, Head of HR - Virtusa Sri Lanka and a renowned Data Scientist. About Sundararajan Narayanan Sundararajan Narayanan is the Chief People Officer of Virtusa and he oversees all high-level HRM-related functions of the corporation at an international scale. Specifically, he overseas talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, and global immigration while focusing on facilitating a digital-ready environment for Virtusa. Group photograph caption

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The 19th of January, 2022, saw the ceremonious event of Virtusa?s Open Day for the early-2022 period. Held at the premises of Virtusa?s office in Colombo, the event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Representing Virtusa, Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, the Human Resources Leader for Sri Lanka within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The Open Day was a significant event as this was held immediately after a historic MOU between Virtusa and the Java Institute for Advanced Technology. On behalf of the Java Institute, the key members who took part in this event included Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (CEO), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (Head of Advanced Technology), Miss Senuri Siribaddana (General Manager), and Kanchana Lakmali (Department of Examinations).

A historic collaborative partnership between the Java Institute for Advanced Technology and Virtusa was finalized on the 18th of January, 2022. The event was focused on the signing of an MOU between the two reputed organizations where the reputed IT services organization Virtusa would enroll graduates of the Java Institute as employees. The mutual collaboration and history between Virtusa and the Java Institute extends back several years. The ceremonious event was held at the Flow Hall of the Hilton Residences Colombo hotel from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, an HR Leader within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The keynote speech delivered by Mr. Sampath touched on various topics, including the global reach of Virtusa, its employee pool, and its cross-industrial service range. On behalf of the Java Institute, Dr. Ishantha Siribaddana, the founder and Chairman of the institute, graced the event. He delivered a key speech and talked about the value of the institute, its academic process, and its achievement. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe - CEO of the Java Institute, Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe - Head of International Affairs, and Mr. Tharaka Pathum - Head of Advanced Tachnology gave the other speeches. Subsequently, the databases of previous and current students, including graduates, of the Java Institute were handed over to Virtusa.