ABE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME - FROM PATHE ACADEMY

ABE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME - FROM PATHE ACADEMY

The Association of Business Executives (ABE), UK is a professional membership body and an examination board. ABE develops business and management qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level. ABE qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide. ABE’s management qualification is the most recognized British Management qualification in Sri Lanka

PATHE Academy with over 12 year of tertiary and vocational training experience in areas such has medical education, Information technology, English, Hospitality Management. PATHE Academy has been recently accredited by the ABE, UK to provide the world recognized management programme. The following ABE programme are conducted by PATHE Academy

Business Management

BM students acquire the key skills required for a career in business world, including accounting, marketing, planning and strategic managemnt. Students completing the advance diploma can expect to progress to roles in marketing management and general management. Students can also progress to the final stages of Bachelors degree or even onto MBS degree with relevant work experience

Human Resource Management (HRM)

As any employer knows, HM is a key function in an organization. Students of the ABE’s HRM programme develop skills to help themselves and their organization. Available up to the advance diploma level, students will be able to progress to the final stages of the Bachelors degree in many universities. Students Completing the advance diploma can expect to progress to roles including Training manager and HR manager.

Business Information Systems (BIS)

Students acquire skills in two keys areas of modern business. The units give sufficient scope for career progression in both management and IT sector p there are units in areas as diverse as system analysis, quantitative methods and Business Law. Advance diploma students can expect to progress to roles including database manager and webmaster. Students can also progress to the final stages of Bachelors degree

10 Reasons why you should choose an ABE programme

1) University Progression

ABE qualifications give you entry to the second and final years of bachelor degree programmes at universities around the world. With relevant work experience you can fast track to an MBA

2) Making degree affordable

The ABE route allows you to obtain an internationally recognized degree and save money

3) Saving you time

Take the quicker route to a degree with ABE

4) A professional qualification

ABE qualification gives you the skills to make a real difference in the workplace, from finance and accounting to marketing and management to Human resources to Business computing

5) Global recognition

ABE qualification are recognized by colleges, universities, employers and ministries around the world

6) Assured quality

We are recognized as an awarding body by QCA, the UK qualifications regulator. QCA are currently accrediting our qualifications

7) Exemptions

We have exemption arrangements with other professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and BCS to save you time and recognize you previous qualifications

8) Convenience

You can obtain your ABE qualification locally and you degree through distance learning

9) Flexibility

Study part-time or full time. Join a local college or opt for self study

10) Support

Study materials for all programmes are available to download or order from ABE’s Website. ABE staff are ready to help you in UK and around the world

PATHE as one of the premier teaching academies in the country offers an unparalleled range of programmes from Medical to IT, English to Management. PATHE Academy is a accredited Study centre for the programme offered by ABE, UK .For more information on the Management programme from ABE please contact Ms. Kaiyoon Samsudeen the Course Coordinator on 077 3171300 or Visit www.patheacademy.org

Hospitality management leading to Degree

Hospitality management leading to Degree

Select from the range of options for your hospitality & Tourism Management Education exclusively at PATHE Academy

Start your education in Hospitality Management or tourism Management in Sri Lanka at PATHE Academy. We offer a range of options to plan & succeed your career & higher education in exciting & thriving hospitality industry at a low cost.

Diploma & advance diploma are conducted in Sri Lanka which is awarded from Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality. This is equal to 1st & 2nd year of the degree programme.

Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality

Gold Standard Training for the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industries. CTH founded in 1982, is the only established specialist professional body in the United Kingdom to provide recognized standards of management and vocational syllabi, examinations and awards for the hotel and ravel industries. CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA who are the official regulators of qualifications, examinations and tests in the United Kingdom.

Click on www.cthawards.com

Bournemouth University & West London College

Bournemouth's Top-Up course is designed specifically for students joining the final year of the degree and this course can also be studied at West London College

Click on http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/

West London College

CTH graduates at PATHE Academy obtains guaranteed direct admission West London College for the 2^nd & 3^rd Year.

Click on http://www.w-l-c.co.uk/

2+ 1 & 1+2 Bridging programme UK, Austrailia only at PATHE Academy

CTH graduates at PATHE Academy will be providing guaranteed admission to West London College, UK –London, or Griffith University Australia for the second or third year based on the credit points.

Griffith University, Australia

Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential universities. Its five campuses span three cities across Australia's fastest growing corridor from Brisbane to the Gold Coast.

Click on http://www.griffith.edu.au/

Further PATHE Academy has an agreement with Boston Business School, Singapore to admit our Students to Singapore for the Advance diploma, CTH and offer Paid internship in Singapore because of their strong industrial attachment (IA) background to place students out for job placement on time. This will be a good start for CTH Graduates in an international exposure.

Boston Business School, Singapore

CTH graduates at PATHE gains direct & guaranteed admission to Boston Business School for the Final level in CTH qualification and it provides students the opportunity to undergo 6 months On the Job Training or OJT in a hotel, restaurant or travel agency.

Click on http://www.bostonbiz.edu.sg

We also provide our CTH graduates an Industrial Training and Assistance in finding jobs. Also with our newly introduced 2+1 & 1+2 bridging opportunities to top up into the degree after obtaining CTH qualification, you will be recognized as a dual qualified professional.

For further clarifications please visit PATHE Academy 37, School Lane, Colombo-03 or call on 0773171300, 011 2502012 or click on www.patheacademy.org

Regent College ‘The End of Education is Character’

‘The End of Education is Character’

We look forward to welcoming you here at Regent College!

Regent Group is a well established Education Group in the UK, which manages Regent College, Burlington College, Regent Learning, Regent Nursery and an Investment Division called Chesterfield Partners. Regent Group is led and managed by Selva Pankaj. Selva Pankaj is an experienced investment and finance professional with an education, investment and property sector background. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and completed his MBA at University of SDA Bocconi, Milan.

Regent College is a co-educational independent senior school and Sixth Form college located in Harrow, in north-west London. We dedicate ourselves not only to providing an excellent academic education, but also to providing an environment where students feel they can achieve their very best with the support of the staff and their fellow students. At Regent College our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and we celebrate the diversity that this brings to our college. Our teachers are all skilled and experience, ready not only to impart knowledge to the students, but also to support our students in all aspects of their development, both academic and personal. Our most recent Ofsted report of January 2009 commented ‘the quality of teaching and assessment is good and has a number of outstanding features...and students comment positively about the support they receive from teachers...’ Regent Nursery, providing childcare for children from three to five, is just one minute from the College and we have just opened a brand new facility, Burlington College, located in Edgware. Regent College is accredited by the British Accreditation Council as well as the British Council. Additionally, we are registered with the UK Border Agency in order to enrol international students and the Department for Children Schools and Families.

We offer a variety of programmes to our students including Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, (commonly known as GCSE), and A-Levels. We also offer a great deal of flexibility in terms of course structure, with both standard, traditional two-year programmes on offer and one-year GCSE and A-Level Intensive courses, which means students can pick the option that is most suited to their needs. We also offer a University Foundation Programme (UFP) which is a course designed to prepare overseas students for entry into the British university system. This one-year programme, which accepts students in September, is aimed at overseas students who wish to be admitted onto a course at a British university. The course consists of three compulsory units; IELTS and Academic English, Study Skills and Research Methods and The Social and Cultural Structures of the United Kingdom. In addition, students may choose four more units from a wide range of options including Business and ICT, Social Sciences and Science and Engineering subjects. Successful completion of this programme and a score of Level 6 or more on the IELTS exam will provide students with a qualification accredited by the University of Middlesex which will not only provide an entry point to the British university system, but also prepare them for their chosen degree programme and enable them to adjust to the British way of life.

Regent College is housed in a modern refurbished building. Facilities available include a spacious study hall, ideal for exam practice and quiet study, well-equipped computer and science laboratories, a light and airy art room, a brand new library offering a vast range of resources from reference books to past papers and a student common room and cafe. Furthermore, many students are involved in sports and facilities include a new sports court at the college as well as use of the Harrow School and Harrow Town Sports Club playing fields. There are also a variety of clubs run for students including the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the Young Enterprise Scheme, Cooking Club and many more. This ensures that students have a well-rounded College life and enhances future UCAS applications.

There are a variety of reasons that Regent College performs so well. One of the main reasons is that class sizes are small, averaging just ten students. This ensures that each student gets individual attention and support from their teacher. Moreover, teachers have more time to go through work in depth ensuring full understanding by the students. Another factor that contributes to our success is our unique Four-Step Learning Model. In Step One, all students are issued with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) where the student and subject teacher discuss which topics of work need more attention. This is then recorded in a report. In Step Two, these subject ILPs are amalgamated into a Global ILP by the Head of Learning and the Form Tutors whereby they draw up an individualised plan for the student setting out the main areas of concern and the relevant targets. In Step Three, this information, along with marks in tests, exams and homework assignments, is used to draw up a Personalised Study Programme (PSP) which students follow. In Step Four, students carry out this work during their free time under the supervision of the Learning Skills Team. Once the work is complete, it is then handed on to the relevant teacher for assessment. This system ensures that students work in a focused and targeted manner.

The results we receive speak for themselves. In a report produced in January 2008 it was found that whilst the national average number of students attaining five or more A* - C grades at GCSE stood at 61% and the average of the Borough of Harrow stood at 68%, Regent College topped the table with a remarkable 80%. Similarly, we had an outstanding A-Level pass rate of 98% in August of 2008. Moreover, in the past five years, all of our UFP students have achieved a 100% pass rate and all gained entry into British university. Students from Regent College go on to a variety of prestigious universities such as Cambridge, Durham, Warwick, The London School of Economics and University College London amongst many others. www.regentcollege.uk.com www.regentcollegelondon.com

PATHE Academy(Overseas Students Placement Department) is working very closely with Regent College representing them in Sri Lanka and Maldives , with over 12 years of experience in student recruitment to universities across the globe , are proposing an opportunity to study Medicine, engineering, IT , management studies at world renounced Universities and College in U.K , In the past PATHE Academy have placed over 1000 students in various universities & PATHE focuses our resources on ensuring a student with a good education whatever be the field of study. Interested students can get a better insight about Regent College by speaking to our representative. Contact PATHE Academy on 077 2931337, 011- 2586418; or www.patheacadaemy.org

English: The trendiest language

Honestly speaking, it is exceedingly indispensable to be on familiar terms with a language for communication. In broad-spectrum, the trendiest language is English. In this computer age, English is the only language that any one can comprehend. So to say, it has become as perfect language for expressing our mind-set. First, we have to become skilled at the language and then we have to put on glibness in the language. Unless we have the glibness in English language, it would not be doable to toil with the computer. If you do not know English, then you would be in need of a translator to do the job.

It’s true that English in Sri Lanka is used less when comparing to the other Asian counties. There is no age limit for mastering a language. As a foreigner I’m here for the past two years and learnt the local language to communicate by just listening to the colleagues and people around. When a foreigner can learn your language, why can’t the Sri Lankan’s learn the simplest language – English? There are various sources through which people can learn English. Only will power is very important. English is the need of the hour for Sri Lanka to progress and compete with the world. The research shows that school lessons are boring and students bunk classes and finally the results are nil. And when they run around for a career that is the time they are aware of the value of the language. Still there are various sources through which they can learn English.

PATHE Academy is one of the institutes which has a variety of English courses. It caters to the need of the various people as per their requirement. Keeping with the motto, "PATHE Academy -The People's Academy" is committed to provide educational service affordable to people of all financial class and age group. PATHE not only has general English courses but also has preparatory test courses. PATHE’s English programmes are as follow:


SPOKEN ENGLISH: HND IN ENGLISH

BUSINESS ENGLISH DIP IN ENGLISH

ESOL

SESOL

PREPARATORY COURSES: 1. IELTS

2. TOEFL

PATHE’S spoken English programmes are well-desinged and easy to understand. PAHTE follows the latest teaching methodology. The whole class is based on activities, role-play, pair-work and group discussions. PATHE has a panel of experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are exposed to both local and international teaching environment. PATHE provides its students the latest technology and access to internet for their research and project work.


PATHE endow with online registration for the courses. PATHE’s English classes are scheduled by taking into consideration the convenience of the people. PATHE has classes scheduled for weekday’s mornings, afternoon and evening and at the same time the weekend classes are conducted in the morning and afternoon sessions. For more details on class schedules please feel free to visit to PATHE website: www.patheacademy.org

For further details over our English courses, please feel to write to Ms. Anita, coordinator for English Programme anita@patheacademy.org or visit our website www.patheacademy.org or walk in person to our office at No 37, school Lane, Colombo -3 Tel No 2502012; No 111 – ½ Maya Avenue, Kirulopana, col-3 Tel no: or at No 128/B1, Stanely Thilakaratna Mawatha, Nugegoda, Tel no: 2827700
By: Ms. Anita Gamage

ENGLISH-Your window to the world

A set of linguists who based their assumptions of language on psychology made claims that language is nothing but ‘habit formation’. English language comes to our aid in our commercial transactions throughout the globe. English is available to us as a historical heritage in addition to our own language. We must make the best use of English to develop ourselves culturally and materially so that we can compete with the best in the world of mind and matter. English language is our window to the world.

Generally, Standard English today does not depend on accent but rather on shared educational experience, mainly of the printed language. Present-day English is an immensely varied language, having absorbed material from many other tongues. It is spoken by more than 300 million native speakers, and between 400 and 800 million foreign users. It is the official language of air transport and shipping; the leading language of science, technology, computers, and commerce; and a major medium of education, publishing, and international negotiation. For this reason, scholars frequently refer to its latest phase as World English.

PATHE ACADEMY provides various English courses to establish our viewpoint. We have City & Guilds approved spoken English programmes, i.e. SESOL (Spoken English for the speakers of other language) and ESOL (English for the speakers of other language) which will enable the students to speak fluently and effectively. The chart below indicates the courses which can be taken for further improvement.

ENGLISH COURSES:
1. Spoken English(SESOL)
2. ESOL
3. BUSINESS AND OFFICE ENGLISH
4. DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH
5. HND IN ENGLISH
Join at PATHE and improve your overall ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Develop your understanding of English grammar and pronunciation, and expand your range of vocabulary. PATHE’s teaching methodology is diverse. It gives students an opportunity to work out on their own. The classes are organised with group and pair activities to make the lessons effortless and explicable. Students are provided access to internet and library which has immeasurable array of collections. Individual attention is given for the students as there is limited number of students in each class. PATHE endow with online registration for the courses at www.patheacademy.org

PATHE has well-qualified and experienced lecture panel. The lecturer’s are very friendly and motivating the students. From the day one itself you will feel very comfortable and free in the class due to our friendly lecturers. PATHE has foreign lecturers. For example: Ms. Anita, the coordinator for English programme, herself is a trained lecturer exposed to international teaching methodology and has been in the teaching field for 13 year and more. She is the most sorted by the students of PATHE for English programmes.

For further details over our spoken English and other English courses, please feel to write to Ms. Anita, coordinator for English Programme anita@patheacademy.org or visit our website www.patheacademy.org or walk in person to our office at No 37, school Lane, Colombo -3 Tel No 2502012; No 111 – ½ Maya Avenue, Kirulopana, col-3 Tel no: or at No 128/B1, Stanely Thilakaratna Mawatha, Nugegoda, Tel no: 2827700
By: Ms.Anita Gamage

In to the future with patheacademy.org

PATHE Academy, 37,School Lane,Colombo-3, in its constant efforts to provide the prospective students with updated information about its programme’ s and also the schedules of such programme’s has launched its newly redeveloped website which give an international look and a simplified web site. The website has new features and easy accessibility for it viewers and the website is constantly updated.

 The PATHE Academy website www.patheacademy.org is a complete information guide to all the programmes conducted at PATHE Academy. The Site is constantly updated with the new changes & latest happening at PATHE Academy.

 A new Feature is the online registration- a prospective student could view online the information and the scheduled dates of all PATHE progarmmes, Register & Pay for any programme at PATHE Academy without having to leave their homes or offices. A special promotional offer - 20 % Discount from course fees is offered for online registration.

 The New site not only cater to the informational aspect of PATHE Academy but also to the social aspects, the site has linked with social networking sites such as face book, blogger & picasa

 If you find any difficulties in using our site or suggestion to improve upon please contact our webmaster on 0773014240.

Information is just a click away www.patheacademy.org

TEACHING AN LEARNING PROCESS

Teaching and learning is a process that includes many variables. These variables act together as learners work toward their goals and add in new knowledge, behaviours and skills that add to their choice of learning experiences.

Over the past century, various views on learning have appeared, among them – behaviourist (response to external stimuli); cognitivist (learning as a mental operation); and constructivist (knowledge as understood by element resulting from the learning process). Rather than considering these theories separately it is best to think of them together as a range of possibilities that can be included into the learning experience. During the amalgamation process, it is also important to consider a number of other factors – cognitive style, learning style, the multiple natures of our intelligence, and learning as it relates to those who have special needs and are from different cultural backgrounds.

Thoughtfulness of these factors and the ways in which they interact provide an organic view of the teaching-learning process that is often called a ‘system approach’. This approach also provides a way of looking at ourselves, the environments in which we teach, and the environments around us. Using this perspective, we can better examine the process and better design the process itself.

By: Anita Gamage

REVA NO: 01 Education from India

REVA NO: 01  Education from India

 Reva Group of Educational Institutions is under Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust are managed by the prestigious Divyasree Group which is known for quality projects conforming to ISO standards. The group provides facilities to the reputed multinational companies like Sun Micro systems, e4e labs, Airtel, SCT software ,Wipro,AutoDesk,Cisco,Google and so on. 

Sri.P.Shyama Raju, Chairman, Reva Group of Educational Institutions www.revainstitution.org strongly believes in the importance of quality education in building the better nation. We stress upon the “Overall development of the student’s personality through academic, sports and cultural activities with human values”.

Recently, PATHE Academy, www.patheacademy.org has been appointed as the exclusive educational partner for REVA in Sri Lanka & Maldives.

Reva Group of Educational Institutions   comprises of  Reva Institute of Technology&Management(Approved by AICTE,New Delhi,Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University,Belgaum), Reva Institute of Science and Management(Approved by UGC,Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka and Affiliated to Bangalore University), Reva Institute of Education(Approved by NCTE,New Delhi, Affiliated to Bangalore University and Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka) , Reva Independent P.U.College (Approved by PU Board and Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka). The group of institutions offers variety of courses with different combinations in PUC, BBM.,B.Com.,B.Sc.,BCA.,B.Ed., B.E., M.Sc.(Biotechnology),M.Sc.(Biochemistry), MBA and MCA.The total student strength as on date is 3500 and it will reach 5000 within two years. The faculty, backbone of  teaching and learning process are highly qualified and experienced in the respective fields. Students are provided with the incentives like scholarships for merit and excellence in sports and other activities. Each group of 15 students are assigned to a particular teacher under “MENTOR SYSTEM”. In this, the faculty concerned interacts with the student, parents and understands the problems and motivates them.

 Reva campus spread over in 35 acres with an eco friendly ambience which is very near to the Bangalore International Airport . The institutions have state of the art infrastructural  facilities  which includes high speed wireless networking, latest computers and legal software, dedicated Wi-fi internet connectivity, well equipped laboratories, State of the art Language laboratory, centrally located spacious modern library with rich collection of books, journals and browsing center.  Centrally air conditioned seminar halls and auditorium are available for conducting regular seminars, workshops and conferences.

 To help the students a new concept has been developed. “EARN WHILE LEARN” is the concept under which the students will be provided opportunity to work in the industries started by the institute within the campus. Placement to the students is given top priority. All the eligible students are placed in reputed companies like Infosys, L&T Infotech, Techmahindra, Perote Systems, Sun Micro Systems,Oracle,Wipro,Honeywell, Dr.Reddi labs, BioCon  etc.

 The college has separate hostels for boys and girls, transport facility covering all the parts of the city, cafeteria, communication facility, international standard sports complex comprising of indoor stadium, swimming pool, athletic track, cricket ground, gymnasium, staff quarters etc. 

You can now contact PATHE Academy, No: 111 1/2, Maya Avenue, Colombo – 06, Tel: +94 11 2586418  or hot line 0773171300 or write directly to REVA ,India pro@revainstitution.org

REVA NO: 01 Education from India

REVA NO: 01  Education from India

 Reva Group of Educational Institutions is under Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust are managed by the prestigious Divyasree Group which is known for quality projects conforming to ISO standards. The group provides facilities to the reputed multinational companies like Sun Micro systems, e4e labs, Airtel, SCT software ,Wipro,AutoDesk,Cisco,Google and so on. 

Sri.P.Shyama Raju, Chairman, Reva Group of Educational Institutions www.revainstitution.org strongly believes in the importance of quality education in building the better nation. We stress upon the “Overall development of the student’s personality through academic, sports and cultural activities with human values”.

Recently, PATHE Academy, www.patheacademy.org has been appointed as the exclusive educational partner for REVA in Sri Lanka & Maldives.

Reva Group of Educational Institutions   comprises of  Reva Institute of Technology&Management(Approved by AICTE,New Delhi,Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University,Belgaum), Reva Institute of Science and Management(Approved by UGC,Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka and Affiliated to Bangalore University), Reva Institute of Education(Approved by NCTE,New Delhi, Affiliated to Bangalore University and Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka) , Reva Independent P.U.College (Approved by PU Board and Recognised by Govt. of Karnataka). The group of institutions offers variety of courses with different combinations in PUC, BBM.,B.Com.,B.Sc.,BCA.,B.Ed., B.E., M.Sc.(Biotechnology),M.Sc.(Biochemistry), MBA and MCA.The total student strength as on date is 3500 and it will reach 5000 within two years. The faculty, backbone of  teaching and learning process are highly qualified and experienced in the respective fields. Students are provided with the incentives like scholarships for merit and excellence in sports and other activities. Each group of 15 students are assigned to a particular teacher under “MENTOR SYSTEM”. In this, the faculty concerned interacts with the student, parents and understands the problems and motivates them.

 Reva campus spread over in 35 acres with an eco friendly ambience which is very near to the Bangalore International Airport . The institutions have state of the art infrastructural  facilities  which includes high speed wireless networking, latest computers and legal software, dedicated Wi-fi internet connectivity, well equipped laboratories, State of the art Language laboratory, centrally located spacious modern library with rich collection of books, journals and browsing center.  Centrally air conditioned seminar halls and auditorium are available for conducting regular seminars, workshops and conferences.

 To help the students a new concept has been developed. “EARN WHILE LEARN” is the concept under which the students will be provided opportunity to work in the industries started by the institute within the campus. Placement to the students is given top priority. All the eligible students are placed in reputed companies like Infosys, L&T Infotech, Techmahindra, Perote Systems, Sun Micro Systems,Oracle,Wipro,Honeywell, Dr.Reddi labs, BioCon  etc.

 The college has separate hostels for boys and girls, transport facility covering all the parts of the city, cafeteria, communication facility, international standard sports complex comprising of indoor stadium, swimming pool, athletic track, cricket ground, gymnasium, staff quarters etc. 

You can now contact PATHE Academy, No: 111 1/2, Maya Avenue, Colombo – 06, Tel: +94 11 2586418  or hot line 0773171300 or write directly to REVA ,India pro@revainstitution.org

the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world..........

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world……………

“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world’…. The saying goes true. It’s the hands of the mother which rocks the baby’s cradle. She carries the baby in her womb for nine months bearing all the pain and peril. Here the mother is not selfish. She feels the pain to be sweet, as she has an incompatible love for the innocent one growing inside. And when it comes out she does everything to that child. She helps in various ways and gives the child good disciple and moral.

She creates a good citizen by teaching the values of life and the child grows out with a greater personality. The child’s achievements in life and his role as a human being makes him the ruler of the world and here is the hands that had rocked the cradle rules the world through the child.

But………..What if the hands that rocked the cradle become selfish? How is it possible for a mother to be selfish? Yes it’s possible for some. They struggle hard and bring up the child in the world, where they expect things in return form the child when he or she grows into a complete adult. She was so domineering and desirous of the child, that every second the seed of selfishness was emergent in her. Her possessiveness has curved her into selfishness without her being aware of it. She becomes so egotistical that she cannot share the child’s love or his material belongings with other person. Here as a mother she is so possessive that she can’t accept another person to love her child and the child to share his/her love. She becomes blind with selfishness that she starts torturing the other woman in her son’s life. She doesn’t take the concept that the other woman in her sons life is also deeply in love with her. Child who guides and stands for him in his happiness and sorrow; who is only a symbol of sacrifice. Here the child starts suffering between the two women. If he is a genuine person he takes the side of the truth, but if he is not genuine he just listens to the mother and follows her guidelines through the mother may be wrong. Here ultimately the mother is making the child a sinner. So the saying “The hand that rocks the cradle will destroy the world’ by creating sinners in the world. It’s the call for the mother and a humble request ---- never ever make your child a sinner for you will be cursed by the people and a day will arise when your own blood will curse you for making him so bad a sinner. Awake and arise O mothers, don’t create sinner in the world, give great heroes to the world. You will be remembered forever.

By :
Ms. Anita Gamage

How to get that first interview....?

How to get that first interview….? Every person’s doubt

“What to do to get that first interview?” This is the question that arises in every person’s mind who wanted to start a career. The solution is simple; we at PATHE can guide you.
When you look into this sophisticated world, you’ll find assorted kind of people; fraught to accomplish success in life. To maintain international trade relation, almost all the offices in the world, has made English has an official language. All the paper work is done in English. The communication is in English. We use a speckled array of modern techniques to build up the business. The days are gone when the messenger used to run long distance to pass the message. Now we have modern methods for mass communication. English is the standard language used for this mass communication.

Why do we need to learn Business and Office English?
The answer should be easy. English is a universal language (global language in case we are not the only creature who can speak.) The world has changed. We can no longer live solitary in our country to any further extent. If you want to learn the world you need to learn English....

To muddle through the modern technology and to achieve success in life a person must be well-versant in English. When you enter into a multi-national company they glance at your CV, which creates the first impression about you. So you should be the best CV writer to get that first interview! Again the question arises what to do to get that first interview? The answer is simple. Learn English according to your need.

Pathe provides you Business and Office English. The course is designed for those who have standard knowledge in the English language, but lacks confidence in the use of language for their business and office environment. The Programme offers a chance to improve English you need for the work.

Why Business English at Pathe?
PATHE’s Business English courses are highly practical and individually designed. It presents goal-orientated training to rapidly improve your Business English skills by qualified & friendly Lectures panel. It is a guide to other English Courses with City & Guilds and BEC, UK; it bestows confidence in your ability to conduct business in English with greater verbal fluency to face business situations. It endow with professional approach and interaction with clients with confidence to effectively represent you to others. Pathe provides improved cross-border communication with colleagues and clients with enhanced comprehension skills and excellent pronunciation.

The classes are supported on multimedia presentation and with lots of activity like mock meeting, preparing agenda, memos, fax, e-mail and more over telephone etiquette. The four skils are developed with review of grammar.

To discern more about our programme visit our website www.patheacademy.org and read about our past students comments and Achievements through them; or walk into our centers at No 37, School lane, Kollupity, Colombo 3; No 128/A, Stanley Thilakarathne Mawathe, Nugegoda. Tel 2827700; 111- ½ Maya Avenue, Kirulapona, Colombo 6, Tel 2586418.

For further details regarding the course, please feel free to contact Ms. Anita Gamage, Coordinator for English Programme on 2502012 or write to anita@patheacademy.org.

How to get that first interview??????? Don’t worry! PATHE has a solution for you.
Join for Business and Office English at PATHE and get ready to get that first interview.
By: Ms. Anita Gamage

New Year in India

In the month of April, people are busy with shopping, renovation and preparing sweets to welcome the New Year in SriLanka. It’s not only in SriLanka even in some parts of India April 14th is celebrated as New Year. Just have a look at the various places and their way of celebration in India:
Vaisakhi- In PunjabVaisakhi is one of the most significant holidays in Sikh calender, commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa in 1699. Vaisakhi is celebrated by the Khalsa as their birthday every year, the day corresponding to the event when they were created by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
This day is also observed as the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year celebrated by the people of Nepal and Indians in West Bengal, Tamilnadu and Kerala and some other regions of India. The particular significance attached to the occasion shows regional variation outside of Punjab too. In Himachal Pradesh, Hindu Goddess Jwalamukhi is worshipped on Vaisakhi, while in Bihar; Sun-god Surya is honoured. The festival is celebrated as Rongali Bihu in Assam, Naba Barsha in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Vishu (or Vaishakhi) in Kerala, and the Sinhalese/Tamil new year festival in Sri Lanka. Besides Punjab, Vaisakhi is widely celebrated as traditional harvest festival in many northern states of India, such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.

Vishu – New Year of Kerala Vishukani or Kanikanal
The Vishukani, also called Kanikanal, is inseparable from Vishu. According to the age-old belief of Malayalees, an auspicious kani (first sight) at the crack of dawn on the Vishu day would prove lucky for the entire year. As a result, the Vishukani is prepared with a lot of care to make it the most positive sight so as to bring alive a wonderful, propitious and prosperous new year! Normally, the responsibility to put the Kani in order falls on the experienced shoulders of the eldest lady of the house. A traditional Kani is prepared as described above. There could be minor deviations from place to place. There are also beliefs that if you do not see a proper Vishukani, then you will lose a year from your life or have bad luck, depending on how much you see.

Rongali Bihu- In Assam
Rongali Bihu (mid-April, also called Bohag Bihu), the most popular Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year (around April 15) and the coming of Spring. This marks the first day of the Hindu solar calendar and is also observed in Bengal, Kerala, Manipur, Nepal, Orissa, Punjab and Tamil Nadu though called by different names. It's a time of merriment and feasting and continues for several days. The farmers prepare the fields for cultivation of paddy and there is a feeling of joy around. The ladies make pitha, larus (traditional food made of rice and coconut) and Jolpan which gives the real essence of the season. The first day of the bihu is called goru bihu or cow bihu, where the cows are washed and worshipped, which falls on the last day of the previous year, usually on April 14. This is followed by manuh (human) bihu on April 15, the New Year Day. The folk songs associated with the Bohag Bihu are called Bihugeets or Bihu songs.

Puthandu, in Tamil Nadu
Pathandu or better known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year traditionally in mid-April by people of Tamil origin in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in India, and by the Tamil population in Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. People greet each other on this day by saying Iniya Tamizh Puthaandu Nalvazhthukkal. This is in keeping with the Hindu solar calendar.
Tamil people celebrate Tamil new year on April 14. There are several references in early Tamil literature to the April new year. Nakkirar, the author of the Nedunalvaadai mentions in the 3rd century that the Sun travels from Mesha/Chitterai through 11 successive Raasis or signs of the Zodiac. Koodaloor Kizhaar in the 3rd century refers to Mesha Raasi/Chitterai as the commencement of the year in the Puranaanooru. The 8th century Silappadikaaram describes the 12 Raasis/zodiac signs starting with Mesha/Chitterai. The Manimekalai alludes to the Hindu solar calendar as we know it today.

All these shows that though the method of celebration is different but the concept is the same to integrate love, peace and prosperity. Wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Anita Gamage

Sinhala and Tamil New Year

In April (the month of Bak), when the sun moves from the Meena Rashiya (House of Pisces) to the Mesha Rashiya (House of Aries) in the celestial sphere; Sri Lankans begin celebrating their New Year or Aluth Avurudhu (in Sinhala) and Puththandu (in Tamil). It marks the end of the harvest season and also coincides with one of 2 instances when the sun is directly above Sri Lanka. On the day of celebrations, the sun is directly above Koggala (where a sun devale can be found). A new year of the Saka era begins with each festival. 

However, unlike the Western celebration of the New Year at midnight on December 31st, the Sri Lankan New Year begins at a time determined by astrological signs. Also unlike western traditions; the ending of the old year, and the beginning of the new year occur several hours apart from one another (this span is determined by astrology as well) - this period is, aptly enough, referred to as the nona gathe (neutral period). During this time Sri Lankans are, according to custom, encouraged to refrain from material pursuits, and engage solely in religious activities and traditional games. 

The date upon which the Sri Lankan New Year occurred, while determined by astrological signs, also tends to coincide with the end of the harvest season - for this reason, many farming communities celebrate the New Year while gathering fruits that have fallen from their trees. 

Cultural rituals begin shortly after the beginning of the New Year with the cleaning of the house and lighting of an oil lamp. In some communities, women congregate to play upon on the raban (drum) to warn others of the incipient change in the year. 

Families indulge in a variety of rituals which are carefully determined by astrological calculations - from lighting the fire to making the kiribath, (milk rice) to entering into the first business transaction and eating the first morsels. 

Once these are done, the partying really begins as families mingle in the streets, homes are thrown open and children are let out to play. The ubiquitous plantain is dished out alongside celebratory feasts of kaung (small oil cake) and kokis (crisp and light sweetmeat, originally from the Netherlands).

Aurudu has become an important national holiday for both the cultures of the Sinhalese Buddhists and the Tamil Hindu Sri Lankans, and is unique as such, as it is not celebrated in the same manner elsewhere in the world (some countries do celebrate a similar festival on the same date or a near date) . 

History 

The mythological conception of a `Aluth Avuruddha' is that the Prince of Peace called Indradeva descends upon the earth to ensure peace and happiness. He comes in a white carriage wearing on his head a white floral crown seven cubits high. He first dips, like a returning space capsule plunges, breaking earth's gravity, into a `kiri' or sea of milk. 

The actual history of the New Year goes back to primitive period in Sri Lankan history. Various beliefs, perhaps those associated with fertility, gave birth to many rituals, customs and ceremonies connected with the New Year. The advent of Buddhism in the third century BC led to a re-interpretation of the existing New Year activities in the Buddhistic light. The majority of the people in the country were Buddhists, and as such, it is that the Buddhist outlook was predominant in transforming the New Year rites to what they are now.

Hinduism, on the other hand, existed side by side with Buddhism, in medieval times. New Year practices interpreted in the Hinduistic way developed among the Hindus. Buddhism and Hinduism were historically connected with each other. Their philosophies were running along parallel dimensions, except for certain ultimate truths concerning the self, the way to achieve emancipation and the nature of a creative god and nirvana (which Buddhism denies). There was no serious contradiction in New Year rituals that are found among the Buddhists and Hindus. 

Rituals – Customs 

Bathing for passing year 

The customary bathing for the passing year is equally important facet. Herbal bath gives physical purification. When one takes a herbal bath over the entire body, anointed with gingelly oil or mustard oil that provides a soothing effect for the body. Herbal baths are prescribed in Vedas too. 

For this year, water mixed with the Juice of Bo leves is recommended. Body massage and herbal bath promotes blood circulation, and it is considered the best method of maintaining positive health. Herbal baths are prescribed as a method of treatment in many nervous disorders and diseases of the muscles and joints. 

Promote family bonds 

Another salient feature of the New Year is to respect the elders and to strengthen relationships with neighbours. Usually, visiting relations and friends and exchanging presents, greeting them with a sheaf of betel is the order of the day. Betel is considered a sacred herb with many medicinal values. Chewing of betel along with cloves, cardamoms and arecanut after a meal is considered the best way to strengthen the gums. A chew of betel cleans the mouth, and wades off bad breath. The juice of betel leaves promotes digestion, kills organisms which are harmful to the body. The value of betel is also appreciated in Buddhist literature. Building up confidence, love, friendship and hope among elders, relations and friends plays a great role in achieving mental, physical and social wellbeing. Arrogance, hatred, sorrow, pangs of jealousy, cruelty are all considered as mental illnesses. Exchanging sheaves of betel and paying respect to elders brings about a new feeling of freshness.

The elders feel that they are accepted, wanted and venerated by their kith and kin. This warmth helps to a great deal to the elders in maintaining good health and vitality. 

Nonagatha 

The nonagatha is the transitional period in the planetary movement and considered to be inauspicious to start any propitious work. Therefore, this time is set apart for religious observances. Ayurveda envisages a method of treatment known as Daivavyapasharaya or spiritual therapy. This therapy involves the use of mantras or incantations such as Aushadhi or sacred herbs,Mani or precious gems, Mangala or propitiatory rites, including oblations, bali or offerings and homa or sacrifices, Niyama or vows, prayaschitta or cremonial pevitence, uparasa or fasts swastyayana or prostrations and pranipata - gamana or pilgrimages and so on.

Ayurveda explains that transitional period at different seasonal variations changes an imbalances in the body humours or forces namely Vata, Pita, Kapa. Therefore it is advised to have light food or complete fasting (Langana) during such periods. So that minimal fluctuation in the three Dosha will take place. Therefore during nonekata it is the custom to be aloof from all normal activities and to confine only to religious observances. 

Food value 

The food which is taken during Sinhala New Year has many nutritious values. Sweet meat such as Mung Kevum, Konda Kavum made of brown rice, flour, Unduvel made of undu are indigenous sweets. All they have many food and nutritious values. Taking meals at an auspicious time with all family members sitting together is a noble, and healthy custom. This happy get together should be adapted at all meals, and not confined to the New Year table alone. Many indulge in unwanted arguments and talks while taking meals. The Avurudu custom, gives the signal to avoid such unhealthy manners. Happy state of mind is very necessary for the proper digestion of food. Ayurveda makes it clear that wholesome food taken at proper time in proper quantity will not digest properly if the person is in bad mental state, such as fear, sorrow or arrogance. Therefore happy state at meals is ulmost importance in attaining healthy digestion. 

Complement of New Year 

Anointing of the head with Nanu (medicated shampoo) and oil is described in Ayurveda as a way of promoting health, specially massaging the scalp with oil and cleaning the head with medicated decoction known as Nanu. It promotes the growth of hair. It improves a sound sleep and balances the body humours. These rituals and New Year custom are healthy. Therefore they should be incorporated in our daily life for greater progress and prosperity. 

Source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinhalese_New_Year)

Wishing Sri Lankan all over the world a happy and prosperous new year…