30th December, 2020

Dear Parents,

Commenting on the vaccines, Bill Gates says “When I think back on the pace of scientific advances in
2020, I am stunned. Humans have never made more progress on any disease in a year than the
world did on COVID-19 this year.” He goes on to say “These breakthroughs will make 2021 better
than 2020.” This statement highlights that 2020, after all, has had its positives and that it is only
humans who can make 2021 a better year and that too with good education.

With the adoption of the new Hybrid system, we too share the same optimism for 2021 with the
learning we have had in 2020. It is with this view that the school has made new investments on
powerful digital learning tools and resources that will be supported by superior connectivity. On
return to school, your children will experience:

a. High quality interactive displays in the classrooms that will create learning experiences that
are immersive and interactive to optimize learning and increase student engagement.
b. A digital assessment platform where students can sit for assessments and examinations
under extreme secure conditions.
c. Powerful connectivity through our special relationship with Sri Lanka Telecom who will not
only deliver but distribute broadband within the school.

Commencement of School for the new term/semester:

As instructed by the Government, we will re-commence classes at Gateway College Kandy from the
beginning of January. As such, please take note of the following:

4th January: Commencement of online lessons for the Primary School (Play Group to Year 6) in
the same manner in which they were done last term. Timetable for online classes
will be followed on the days classes will be conducted online.

Commencement of the Year 13 Semester 1 examination – exams will be conducted

in school.

5th January: Commencement of the IFD examination – exams will be conducted in school.

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6th January: Physical classes will commence for the Secondary (twice a week for Years 7 to 9 and
thrice a week for Years 10-12). The regular timetable will be followed on all five days
and not the timetable used during online classes.

Years 7 to 9:
Students will be in school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes will be held online
during the rest of the week.

Years 10 to 13:
Students will be in school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes will be held
online during the rest of the week.

11th January: Physical classes will commence for Play Group to Year 6 (twice a week).

Play Group, Nursery, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2:

Classes will be split into two. The first half will be in school on Mondays and
Thursdays and the second half will be in school on Tuesdays and Fridays. Children
will learn through ClassDojo during the rest of the days. There will be no Teams
discussions.

Years 3 to 6:
Students will be in school on Mondays and Thursdays. Classes will be held online
during the rest of the week. The regular timetable will be followed on days when
classes are held in school.

Please note the following:

1. Year 6 Term 1 examination is postponed. The new dates will be informed soon.
2. The Sports Department will reach your children with details of their plans.

I wish you and your family a new year filled with good health, prosperity and happiness.

Sincerely,

Harsha Alles
Chairman

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