#44 Power of Collaboration and Art of Business
Greetings dear readers, Welcome to another captivating week at Avinya! We’ve had quite the whirlwind of activities and exciting developments, and I’m here to spill all the delightful details for you. First and foremost, I’m thrilled to announce that our meticulous recruitment process for new educators has reached its successful conclusion. We’ve handpicked […]
#43 Golden Reflection, Proud Parents and Coconut Trees!
It’s been a whirlwind of a week, I tell you. So much so that there was a time we weren’t entirely sure we’d get to the weekly blog update. Nevertheless in true Avinya teamwork fashion here we are. As I type, Sinalie sits across the room filling in a form from a supplier and alternating […]
#42 Rejuvenating Educators and Bedazzled Resumes
Hey everyone, Bidding the mid-term holiday adieu, it’s back to the grind at Avinya! From an energizing training session to planning for the next student intake, let’s dive into the highlights of the week. The week kicked off with a training session for our educators. Dee started off with a game of Taboo to […]
#41 Money spells , design drills and farewells
Hey everyone, Greetings from Avinya, where another much anticipated mid-term holiday has begun! It has been a week of budgeting, design thinking and heartfelt farewells, setting the stage for the upcoming final lap of the academic year. As the students gear up to take a well-deserved break and recharge their minds, join us on […]
#40 Culinary Delights and Financial Insights
Hi everyone, Welcome to another eventful week at Avinya, where learning takes on a flavorful twist! From the resounding success of our “Fun with Food” project to diving into the world of financial management, as always, our students have been immersed in an array of enriching experiences. Additionally, the hunt for a new team […]
#39 Kos Kothu, Bottle Gourd Salad and Other Food Chronicles
Have you ever thought about why Sri Lankan food is just so special and distinctive? I always wonder at how much our food is filled with flavor, love and endless possibilities? We’ve got so many influences both locally and from different parts of the world that have created such memorable and delectable dishes. Not only […]
#38 Handling big Es and other adventures
Hello everyone, Have you ever been in a situation where emotions were running high, and it seemed like there was no way to find common ground? Maybe it was an argument with a friend, and things felt tense and stressful. Perhaps it was a disagreement with a colleague, and you couldn’t seem to get on […]
#37 What do I stand for?
So we’ve had a wonderful three day week! I’m not sure about you but sometimes the fact that I know there is a holiday coming up makes me far more productive! It gives me hope that eventually we may consider adopting a four day work week like some companies in countries like Belgium and Iceland […]
#36 Sunsets, Resets, Opportunities and Volunteerism
“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes.” — Richie Norton The first week of term is always eventful, and this term at Avinya Academy Bandaragama was no exception. We were all excited to see all our students again and help them continue their journey towards vocational training. As always, […]
#35 Into the Unknown!
Yes, it’s me again. The one who speaks in song lyrics. The students are still on break (we hear they have been trying to come to campus even though it’s been closed for students). Loving the enthusiasm! Training Days While the students are away the Academic team has been hard at work (and play), training […]