🪔✨🌟 A New Chapter for Methodist College 🌟✨🪔

 

On Saturday, 3rd January at 8.30 a.m., Ms. Devshani Samaranayake, an outstanding past student of Methodist College Colombo, was joyfully inducted as the 15th Principal of Methodist College, Kollupitiya. The induction service was led by Rev. Kingsley Weerasinghe, President Bishop of the Methodist Church Sri Lanka, together with Rev. S.S. Terrance (Secretary of Conference), Rev. Asiri P. Perera (Retired President Bishop), and Rev. Vasana Fernando (Chaplain).

Methodist College holds a unique place in history as the only girls’ school retained by the Methodist Church when 177 schools were taken over by the Government in 1962.

✨ Devshani’s Journey of Excellence

• During her school years, she excelled in both academics and sports, learning discipline, balance, and commitment.

• Spiritually nurtured through morning prayers and the Student Christian Movement, she continues to inspire students to discover God’s love in every situation.

• She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University of Colombo), and a Master’s in Geoinformatics (University of Peradeniya).

• Returning to her alma mater, she taught Geography with dedication, served as Co‑Vice Principal, and proved her leadership rooted in love, service, humility, and excellence.

📜 Stewardship of Heritage & Milestones

Devshani has been entrusted with leading the College Community in celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Methodist College later this year. Alongside this milestone, she has also been given the responsibility of examining, together with the Church and School authorities, a set of authentic historical documents that have surfaced through a documentary survey. These records trace a forerunner to Methodist College known as the Methodist Girls’ School, Colpetty, offering a precious opportunity to deepen the school’s historical legacy.

💙 Her Leadership Vision

Devshani believes true leadership is about empowering others—valuing each member of the team, giving them confidence, and helping them grow into mature leaders. Her goal is to make others shine as future leaders.

🌸 Family & Faith

She is the beloved daughter of Nayoma Paranamana and Henry De Silva, and is blessed with the support of her husband Pramu, from the Methodist community in Raddoluwa. Together they are raising their daughter Pravinka, who will one day walk the same halls of her mother’s school.

As an old girl, former Games Captain, and seasoned educator, Devshani brings a decade of experience, vision, and deep commitment to Methodist College. May God’s blessings guide her as she leads with grace and inspires future generations. 


Rev. Asiri P. Perera
Retired President Bishop
Methodist Church Sri Lanka


Comments

  1. ShaamilJanuary 6, 2026 at 9:22 AM

    All the very best for Ms. Samaranayake. May God's richest blessings be upon her.

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