Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition-2018

Sri Lankan  Earth Science Olympiad Competition was successfully held at the following regional center on 12th May 2018 .

Province              Examination Center

Central:                Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya

Eastern:               Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University, Sammanthura

North Central & North Western:     Wayamba Royal College (Primary Section)

Southern:            Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science & Technology, University of                                                                      

                                Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara                                                                                      

Uva :                     Badulla Central College, Badulla                                                                                               

Western:             Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardanepura, Nugegoda   

 To view results, Click here

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Exam Update: Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition – 2018

Island-wide Examination on Sri Lankan  Earth Science Olympiad Competition will be held on this coming 12th May, 2018.

Date           : Saturday 12^th May, 2018

Time          : 09.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon

Province              Examination Center

Central:                Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya

Eastern:               Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University, Sammanthura

North Central & North Western:     Wayamba Royal College (Primary Section)

Southern:            Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science & Technology, University of                                                                      

                                Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara                                                                                      

Uva :                     Badulla Central College, Badulla                                                                                               

Western:             Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardanepura, Nugegoda    

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Earth Science Olympiad Competition 2018

The ninth Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition (SLESOC) will be jointly organized by the Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL) in collaboration with the Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya. Sri Lankan school students under 19 years by 1 st July 2018 and those who have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination or sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) in 2017 are eligible to apply for the above competition. The competition will be organized during March, 2018. The best four students will be selected to participate at the 12 th International Earth Science Olympiad Competition in Thailand, during August 2018 (subject to availability of funds).

Details and Application

Application Deadline: 30th March, 2018

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Sri Lankan Team performed very well at the Earth Science Olympiad Competition, held in France -August, 2017. 

Sri Lanka team won two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal on international team field investigation and earth science project and for the competitive individual competition won a Bronze medal at the Earth Science Olympiad Competition, Nice, France, August 2017.

Congratulations!

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Sri Lanka Earth Science Olympiad Examination 2017 was successfully held at following regional centres on 6th May, 2017.

Central Province: Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya

Uva Province: Faculty of Science and Technology, Uva Wellassa University

Wayaba Province: Maliyadewa Boys College

Southern Province: Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources, University of Ruhuna

The following students are the Top 05 among 93 total candidates.

1. Wellappuli Arachchige Dithira Yasasvin Wellappuli (2017122), Rahula College, Mathara
2. Abdul Azeez Umar Azad (201789), St. Anthony’s College, Kandy
3. Rathnaweera Patabendige Kavindu Surinda (2017121), Richmond College, Galle
4. Bhagya Kalpani Ranaweera (201775), Hillwood College, Kandy
5. E. M. Sithmi Nimashi Edirisinghe (201754), Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya, Kurunegala

To View All Results, click here.

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Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition – 2016

Island-wide Examination on Sri Lanka  Earth Science Olympiad will be held on the 28th May, 2016.

Date           : Saturday 28^th May, 2016

Time          : 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Province              Examination Center

Central:                 Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya

Eastern:                  1. Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University, Sammanthura

                                   2. Bt / St. Ceciliyas College, Covington Road, Batticaloa

Northern :            Dept. of Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

                                  University of Jaffna, Thirunelvely, Jaffna

North Central:     Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences,                                              

                                   Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale

North Western:  Department of Computing & Information Systems,

                                   Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,   Kuliyapitiya,

Southern:              Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science & Technology, University of                                                                      

                                  Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara                                                         

Sabaragamuwa : Department of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University of  Sri Lanka,              

                                   Belihuloya                                

Uva :                        Department of Science and Technology, Uva Wellassa University of                                                                      

                                   Sri Lanka, Badulla.                                               

Western:               Visakha Vidyalaya, No 133 Vajira Road, Colombo 5      

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The Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition (SLESOC) will be jointly organized by the Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL) in collaboration with Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya. Sri Lankan school students under 19 years by 1st July, 2016 (born after 1st July, 1997) and those who have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination or who sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) in 2015 are eligible to apply for the above competition. The competition test will be organized during April, 2016. Best four students will be selected to be participated at the 10th International Earth Science Olympiad competition will be held in Mie, Japan, during August 2016 (subject to availability of funds).

Olympiad Application for 2016

Competition Syllabus for 2016

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Winners of the Earth Science Olympiad Competition 2015

Geological Society of Sri Lanka is the authorized professional organization for the selection of competitors from among National Schools for the International Earth Science Olympiad Competition. The selection was solely made by the results of the written test, which was prepared by University Lecturers. School children who sat for written test were nominated by the Principals of the respective schools. Based on the results of the written test the following four (04) students were selected to represent Sri Lanka for International Earth Science Olympiad Competition 2015, which will be held in Brazil from 13^th -20^th September 2015.

1. Miss I. G.  Ravini Nimya Wimalasuriya – Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo  
2. Mr. L. Tharindu Nirmal Wickramasinghe – Nalanda Vidyalada, Colombo
3. Miss P. Varuni Michelle Fernando – Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 
4. Mr. K. A. Sachith Udara Keragala, Trinity College, Kandy

The Winners of the National Level

1. Miss I. G.  Ravini Nimya Wimalasuriya – Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo  
2. Mr. L. Tharindu Nirmal Wickramasinghe – Nalanda Vidyalada, Colombo
3. Miss P. Varuni Michelle Fernando – Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 

The winners of the Provincial Level

Western Province – Miss I. G.  Ravini Nimya Wimalasuriya – Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo

Central Province – Mr. K. A. Sachith Udara Keragala, Trinity College, Kandy

Northwestern Province – Miss H. L. D. Dhananjana, Wayamba Royal College, Kurunegala

Uva Province – Miss R.M.H. Prabodha Gunathilake, Vishaka Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Bandarawela

Southern Province – Mr. Induwara Shermin Vithanage, Rahula College, Matara

Eastern Province – Miss Muzathik Fathima Hazoora, Akkaraipattu Muslim Central College, Akkaraipattu

Winners for North, North Central, Sabaragamuwa provinces have not been selected.

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 Top 11 students shortlisted for the interviews 

SLESOC-048	36	6	36	78	I. G. R. N. Wimalasuriya	Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo 05
SLESOC-104	38	8	28	74	K. A. S. U. Keragala	Trinty College , Kandy
SLESOC-209	33	7	34	74	P.V. M. Fernando	Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 08
SLESOC-258	35	6	33	74	L T. N. Wickramasingha	Nalanda Collge, Colombo 10
SLESOC-105	33	7	30	70	A. S. Udawatta	Mahamaya Girl’s College, Kandy
SLESOC-103	33	5	29	67	R.M.R.B. Rantunga	Trinty College, Kandy
SLESOC-210	34	5	28	67	D.M.S.K. B. Dissanayake	Kingwood College, Kandy
SLESOC-064	29	5	29	63	H. L. D. Dhananjana	Royal College Wayamba, Kurunegala
SLESOC-093	31	4	27	62	W. B. P. Welikumbura	Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala
SELSOC-276	33	4	24	61	R.M.H. Prabodha Gunathilake	Vishaka Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Bandarawela
SLESOC-053	30	2	28	60	W. M. H. Hansamali	Royal College Wayamba, Kurunegala

Interviews will be held on 18th July 2015 at Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya at 9 am onwards.  Kindly attend the interview on time with one of your parents.   

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The Examination of Earth Science Olympiad will be held on 6th June 2015 at following examination centers from 10 to 12 am

Central  Province- Dept. of Geology, UOP, Peradeniya

Eastern Province- Faculty of Applied Sciences, SEUSL, Sammanthurai

Northern Province – Vitheeswara College, Jaffna

North Central Province- Dept. of Phy. Sciences, Rajarata Uni., Mihinthale

North Western Province- Maliyadewa Model School, Kurunegala

Sabaragamuwa Province  – Dept. of Natural Resoureces, SUSL, Belihuloya

Southern Province- Faculty of Fisheris and Marine Science Technology, RUSL, Matara

Uva Province- Faculty of Science & Technology, UWU, Badulla

Western Province- The Open Uni. Of Sri Lanka, Nawala- Examination Hall no 2

Kindly note, even if you have not received your admission, you would be able to sit for the examination and make sure you come to the examination center at least by 9.00 am

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 Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition – 2015

Sixth Sri Lankan Earth Science Olympiad Competition (SLESOC) will be jointly organized by the Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL) in collaboration with Department of Geology and Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya. The competition will be open to Sri Lankan school students under 19 years by 1 st July, 2015 (born after 1st July, 1996) and those who have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination or sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) in 2014. The competition test will be organized during April / May, 2015. Best four students will be selected to be participated at the 9 th International Earth Science Olympiad competition will be held in Brazil, during September 2015 (subject to availability of funds).

Olympiad Application for 2015

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 Sri Lanka Earth Science Olympiad Competition – 2013