The International Hotel School of Mount Lavinia Hotel (IHS), held their Graduation Ceremony recently, which coincided with the Schools’ 25th Anniversary.
The Graduation ceremony was graced by Dr. Mohan Pathirana, CEO of ICBT. The other guests of honour were Bazeer Cassim, Group General Manager of Mount Lavinia Hotel Group, Harinda Weerasinghe, Resident Manager of Mount Lavinia Hotel, Dr. Chef Publis Silva, Director of Culinary Affairs of Mount Lavinia Hotel.
61 students received their certificates of completion including the following special awards,
International Cookery – Koshala Nipun
Pastry and Bakery – Nadeeka Fernando
Foundation Level – Tharushi Delpachitra
Food and Beverage Operations – Viraj Holdenbottle
Kitchen Operations – Dhanushka Jayasundara
Accommodation Operations – Dhanushka Jayasundara
Management Operations – A. C. B. Akeeb
Viraj Holdenbottle received the award for The Most Outstanding Student.
The Board of Prefects consisting of 10 students were also appointed with M. J. M. Muzni as the Head Prefect.
Initiated in 1991, The International Hotel School of Mount Lavinia Hotel provides a launching pad for those interested in taking up careers in the hospitality industry. It is the only hotel school which is affiliated to a functioning hotel, ensuring that the students receive hands-on practical training in a live hotel environment. As a result, the certificates issued from IHS are recognized the world over. The school has an alumni of more than 1000 currently working locally and internationally at Managerial levels.