Wycherley has a wide range of extra-curricular activities and students are encouraged to actively participate in the entire spectrum of Clubs and Committees available to them. Activities are not only enjoyable; they also broaden a student’s range of interests, networking opportunities and enriching their education. Most of these activities are organised by students and give both current and new students the opportunity to integrate into the Wycherley community. The Toastmaster’s Event, Sports, Interact Club and other Societies’ feature significantly in the social agenda at Wycherley.
The foundation stage is about improving skills in co-ordination, manipulation and control. Wycherley International School has always excelled in academic activities.
Wycherley believes in developing ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’. Hence we encourage children to divert their energies into working out on Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Cricket, Badminton Tennis, Chess and Little friends. Regular practices are held under the direction of coaches and the Master-in Charge of Sport.
Our school’s athletics under the guidance of our coach Mr. Minindu has seen remarkable improvement in both participation and the quality of training compared to previous years. We participated in the Colombo Zonal Athletic Meet, where Amrin Ismath secured 2nd place in the Under-16 Boys’ 100m Hurdles. At the Junior National Athletic Championship, Amrin Ismath placed 6th in the 100m Hurdles semi-finals. Amrin Ismath placed 6th in the 100m Hurdles heats at the Western Province Athletic Meet. Participation in such events is a great honor for our school. Amrin Ismath secured 3rd place in the Under-18 Boys Long Jump event. Overall, 45 students represented the school at the Inter-International Schools Athletes Championship—a record number that reflects the growing enthusiasm among students for athletics and marks a significant step forward for our school.
Our school proudly fields both girls' and boys' basketball teams, coached by Mr.Ravi Dodangoda and Ms. Dulmini Rathnayake is the Teacher -in -charge. Participation in various tournaments continues to be a strong and growing aspect of our sports program. Wycherley International School actively participated in the Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 basketball categories for both boys and girls during the season. The Under-15 Boys, led by Captain Thavenesh Nivethan and Vice-Captain Nevin Weerasiri, reached the quarter-finals against BSC. The Under-17 Boys, captained by Aathif Manzoor with Vice-Captain Amrin Ismath, also advanced to the quarter-finals, facing CIS. Similarly, the Under-19 Boys, led by Captain Mohammed Manzoor and Vice-Captain Abdullah Kalam, reached the quarter-finals and played against EMS. Several players from Wycherley were also selected for the National Tryouts for the SLBA U16 Men’s and Women’s Championships 2025—an impressive milestone for the school.
During the 2024/2025 academic year, the WIS cricket team demonstrated remarkable performance and growth, participating in key tournaments and achieving significant victories. The 28th “BATTLE OF THE LIONS” WIS vs CIS Big Match was a highlight of the season, the Big Match against CIS was a testament to the team’s resilience, preparation, and strategic prowess. Prior to this match, the team participated in four preparatory matches, which played a crucial role in enhancing skills and building team synergy. These efforts paid off with a memorable and well-deserved victory. The school cricket team was led by Captain Naveen Rajapaksha and Vice-Captain Amrin Ismath, with standout performances by Hamdan Moinudeen as Best Bowler, Infaz Riyaz as Best Fielder, and Dojitha Jayawardena earning Man of the Match. The team was guided by Head Coach Mr. Ranga Weerasinghe and Teacher-in-Charge Mr. Minindu De Mel. Under their dedicated mentorship, the team sharpened their cricketing techniques while also embracing essential values such as discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Their leadership has been instrumental in guiding the team to success both on and off the field
Wycherley International School has achieved remarkable success in karate under the leadership of head coach Sensei W. Chamal Suranga Silva and teachers-in-charge Ameesha Medhani Hearth and Chinthika Kahandawala. Since introducing karate just two years ago, the school has won 10 gold and 8 bronze medals at the Inter-International Karate Championships, earning a spot among the top 10 performing schools. Students also received two Best Upcoming Player awards and the Best Female Player title. A standout athlete, Dilshi De Silva, won silver at the Sri Lanka Schools Senior Karate Championship and made history as the first Wycherley student selected for the national training squad. She went on to win gold in both Kata and Kumite at the Thailand International Karate Cup 2025 and was named Best Player Under 18. Currently, 70–80 students train in karate at the school and we hope to continue expanding our medal tally in the upcoming year.
Wycherley International School's netball team gained significant recognition during the 2024/2025 academic year, with four teams - Under-16 Girls, Under-18 Girls, Under-16 Mixed, and Under-18 Mixed—participating in the Inter-International Schools Netball Tournament. The Under-16 Mixed Team secured 3rd place for the third consecutive year, while the Under-18 Mixed Team achieved 2nd place and the Under-18 Girls reached the quarter-finals. Areeb Packeer was recognized as the Best Defensive Player. The teams were coached by Ms. Lochana De Silva and guided by Teacher-in-Charge Ms. Juanita Fernando, with Sarah Zamani Nawaz leading both mixed teams as captain. Additionally, the Girls’ Teams demonstrated strong performance in the Zonal and All-Island EVA Tournaments, reflecting the growing strength and dedication of the school’s netball team.
Our Soccer team has seen impressive growth during the 2024/2025 academic year under Head Coach Mr. Sarath Jayasinghe and Assistant Coach Ms. Dulmini Rathnayake. A major highlight was the Under-14 team, led by Captain N.G. Kodikara and Vice-Captain Sasen Arabegedara, winning the Colombo District Championship in the All-Island School Football Tournament, earning the opportunity to compete at the national level in Vavuniya. Additionally, the Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 teams continue to train regularly in preparation for upcoming tournaments. With around 75 to 80 students actively participating, the program reflects Wycherley’s strong commitment to nurturing football talent and striving for continued success.
During the 2024/2025 academic year, the Wycherley International School swimming team displayed remarkable dedication and growth, participating in several major competitions including the Western Province Swimming Championship, Inter-International Schools Swimming Championship, Novices Aquatic Championship, Sri Lanka Schools All Island Age Group Novices Championship, and the Intermediate Age Group Swimming Competition. A standout achievement came from Vinul Senanayake, who won 1st place in the Open Boys 50m Breaststroke at the Inter-International Schools meet, setting a new record. Guided by Head Coach Mr. Abeysinghe and Teacher-in-Charge Ms. Ameesha Medhani Herath, the team not only improved in performance but also cultivated discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence in swimming.
This academic year has been a landmark in the history of Wycherley International School’s Chess journey. Our chess team has made exceptional strides across Inter-International School, Sri Lanka Schools, and International tournaments, bringing immense pride to the Wycherley community. For the first time in Wycherley’s history, our Under-16 team secured 3rd place at the Inter-International Schools Tournament. This historic achievement was guided by Head Coach Mr. Thejan Rathnayake, Assistant Coach Ms. Udara Nethmi, and Teacher-in-Charge Ms. Juanita Fernando, with Captain Shrisaran Ashok leading the team with commitment and excellence. At the All-Island Chess Tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Chess Association, five Wycherley players were selected, another first in school history. A moment of immense pride came as Oshini Gunawardhana brought international acclaim by being awarded the title Women International Master. She was honoured as the Most Outstanding Female Player of the year 2024 at the Sri Lanka National Chess Excellence award ceremony. These extraordinary achievements have placed Wycherley’s name firmly on the global chess map. We look forward to nurturing even more young talents who will go on to represent the school, and the country, with excellence and pride.
This year marks a historic milestone for Wycherley International School, as we proudly introduced our very first Western Brass Band, comprising 25 talented students. The band features a rich ensemble of brass instruments including trumpets, trombones, and euphonium, along with woodwind instruments such as the clarinet, flute, and saxophone. We are also delighted to have outfitted our young musicians with their very own band costumes, adding to the spirit and professionalism of their performances. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our band coach, Mr. Karasingha, who has worked tirelessly to train our students—many of whom began with little or no musical background. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our principal, Mr. Dayan Fernando and the school management for their generous support in providing the necessary instruments and resources. We were especially proud to have our band officially welcome the Chief Guest at the 2025 Annual Prize Giving Ceremony, and we look forward to many more performances in the future.
The Wycherley School Choir holds practice sessions every Monday and Wednesday. For the past three years, our school has organized the Inter-International School Choir Competition, and our choristers have participated as guest performers. This year, they will be competing as well. The choral production at the Lionel Wendt Theatre was a resounding success. In December, we present our traditional Carol service with Nine Lessons at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour. The choir is directed by Ms. Kisholi Mathiaparanam.
The Hewisi Band consists of 37 students from the Middle School. They take part in many school events including: Graduation & Prize Giving, Athletic Meet, Interact Club Installation Ceremony, Senior Prefects Investiture and Independence Day Celebrations during the Academic Year 2024/2025. The dance troupe which comprises of students from Middle and Senior schools, performed dance items in the Choir Production and the Graduation & Prize Giving ceremony showcasing their creative talents.
When a student joins the school, he or she is allocated into one of the four houses, APOLLO, ATHENA, PEGASUS and TRITON. The names of the houses are from Greek legends-traditions that go down centuries in history. A child continues to remain in that house up to the time of leaving school. If a sibling joins the school subsequently, he or she is put into the same house.Swimming Meets and Athletic Meets are run as House contests, along with points being accumulated for academic achievements. The Overall Challenge Shield for the best House is awarded at the Prize Day. Inter house fixtures are worked out for many sporting events like Cricket, Basketball and Badminton. The House Committees comprising House Captains, Athletic Captains and the Swimming Captains are appointed for each House. All four House Committees, though they run a competition with each other, also work in unison on common projects. The colours of the houses are as follows.
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