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2023 / 2024
Grade - 8
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 1. Art & Handwork
Term 1 Term 2
Basics of Art. European art- Antique jewellery
Theory Lessons – Sri Lankan Artists Artists and their different styles and techniques
Figure study. (Human / Animal) Work with pastels-Impressionism
1st Semester Examination – March 2024
Theory 35%
Term 3
Practical 60%
Beauty of nature
Handwriting 5%
Traditional animal and bird patterns
The artist that I have become
2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Theory 35%
Practical 60%
Handwriting 5%

2. Bharatha Natyam
2.1 Nuwara Eliya 2.2 Wattala
Term 1 Term 1
Kathak Dance Arththachandra vinayokam
Jathi Hastha Arala vinayokam and jathiswaram
Pushpanjali Slokam and meaning Keerthanam
Aranga devas thuthi and meaning Patham Rukmani devi arndale
Loga dharmi, Natya dharmi Sukhadunda hastha vinayokam
Sabdha thalam
Notes on Mirudungam instrument Term 2
Theory - Mushti hastha vinayokam
Term 2 Bhandhavya hastha
Kathakali Famous dance institutions in India
Notes of violin instrument Kalasheshtra
Uses of Nattuvangam and Thatukali Sikara hastha
Manipur dance 1st Semester Examination- March 2024
1st Semester Examination- March 2024 Theory 35%
Theory 35% Practical 60%
Practical 60% Handwriting 5%
Handwriting 5%
Term 3
Term 3 Kapitha hastha vinaoyokam
Revival of bharathanatiyam Ashtavitha nayika
Odisi dance Varnam and thilana
Mohini dance 2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Kuchipudi Theory 35%
Sri Lankan traditional dance Practical 60%
2nd Semester Examination- July 2024 Handwriting 5%
Theory 35%
Practical 60%
Handwriting 5%
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 3. Commerce 4. Computing
Term 1
Term 1 Theory - Unit 01 - Components of the system unit
01. Business activity Theory - Unit 02 - Data Storage
02. Internal and external environment of a business Theory - Unit 03 - Data Representation
Practical - Practical 01 - K Turtle
Term 2 Practical - Practical 02 - Art and Design
03. Marketing
04. Accounting Term 2
1st Semester Examination- March 2024 Theory - Unit 04 - Algorithms
Paper 95% Practical - Practical 03 - Programming with Python
Handwriting 5% 1st Semester Examination- March 2024
Paper 95%
Term 3 Handwriting 5%
05. Economics
06. Production division Term 3
07. Human Resources Management Theory - Unit 05 - Online Security
2nd Semester Examination- July 2024 Practical - Practical 04 - Spreadsheet
Paper 95%, Practical - Practical 05 - Presentation
Handwriting 5% 2nd Semester Examination- July 2024
Paper 95%
Handwriting 5%

5. Cultural Dancing
Term 1 Term 3
* 7 fY%aKsfha Rivision md irU 9/ f.dv irU lia;srï 9 * ffkhä jkaku
* f.dv irU 10 yd lia;sru * m%úSK k¾;k Ys,amSka
* fm%diskShï fõÈldj yÿkd .ekSu * w,xldr ud;%d keàu
* b,x.ï irU 6 yd brÜáh * cj irU^mekSu/lerlSï&
* fodôk mo 1-3 2nd Semester Examination- July 2024
* iuka foú u,a hyka lú .dhkh Theory 35%
* Ndj m%ldYkd;aul k¾;kh Practical 60%
* f.dv irU 11 yd lia;sru Handwriting 5%
* iuka foú u,a hyka keàu
* l,t,s ux.,H
* ;d,ï k¾;kh yd lú .dhkh

Term 2
* f.dv irU 12 yd lia;sru
* Y%S ,xldfõ fmryer ux.,Hh yd tys miqìu
* ;=r.d jkaku
* n,s lú .dhkh Wvrg/ my;rg/inr.uq
* fld;, moh
1st Semester Examination- March 2024
Theory 35%
Practical 60%
Handwriting 5%
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 6. Eastern Music
Term 1 Term 2
• N+md,s i¾.ï .S;h. • àld iS mo
• N=md,s rd.dYs%; iajr ia:dmk .S;h. • fndÿ ne;s .S;h
• ;d,hl fldgia ^ud;%d, úNd., ;d,ia:dk, wdj¾:& • cma;d,h iy oSmapkaÈ ;d,h yd neos ks¾udKd;aul
• cma;d,h iy oSmapkaÈ hk yskaÿia:dkS ;d,mo. ls%hdldrlï.
• iajr mqjrej u.ska Y=oaO iajr we;=<;a .S;jdokh • iajr mqjrej u`.ska fldau, ., ks iajr we;=<;a .S;
• iajrjdoH NdKav i`oyd yia; idOk wNHdi jdokh.
• iajrjdoH NdKav u.ska Y=oaO iajr we;=<;a .S; • iajr jdoH NdKav u`.k
s a fldau, ., ks iajr we;=<;a .S;
jdokh. jdokh.
• is;drfha iajdNdjh iy b;sydih. • ir, .S;hl fldgia, ni iy wdlD;sh.
• tiardcfha iajdNdjh iy iajr msysáu. • Ncka .S .dhkh.
• f.dhï .S .dhkh. • .eñ .Sfha úfYaI ,laIK.
• kQ¾;s .S; .dhkh • fk`Mï .S .dhkh.
• kj kdgH .S .dhkh • lu;a .S .dhkh.
• oñ< .Shla .dhkh.
Term 3 • msh.=K jreK .S .dhkh
• huka rd.h - i¾.ï .S;h. • kdv.ï iy kQ¾;s rx. iïm%odhkays ffY,sh,
• huka rd.h - iajr ia:dmk .S;h. ix.S;h iy úfYaI;d.
• fo;s;g wh;a ;s;a ;d,mo. • kdv.ï .S .dhkh.
• (6/8 Rhythm) • kQ¾;s .S; .dhkh
• inr.uq Ydka;sl¾u lú. • i`±ia u;a iy .S u;a.
• iajr jdoH NdKav u`.ska úúO iajr we;=<;a .S; • h;sh iy h;s iys; .S mo m%ia;dr.
jdokh. • f¾Ld uKav,h u; iajr msysgk whqre.
• iajr mqjrej u`.ska <ud .S; jdokh. • ngysr m%ia;drhl oS iajr i`oyd fhdod .kq ,nk
• rúkaø .S .dhkh. úúO ixfla; iy jákdlï.
• rúkaø .S iy Ncka .S ffY,Skays úfYaI;d. 1 Semester Examination – March 2024
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• uõ .=K jreK .S .dhkh Theory 35%

• kQ¾;s .S; .dhkh Practical 60%
• uoao,h iy uoao,a mo Handwriting 5%
• kj kdgH .S .dhkh
• ßoau rgdjlg iajr fhoSu.
• mo fldgiaj,g ;kq fhoSu.
2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
Theory 35%
Practical 60%
Handwriting 5%

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 7. Effective Speech

At this stage the students have got over their stage fright and the stage is set for further niceties of speech craft
to be inculcated into the speakers. Stage fright, nervousness, distracting mannerisms are got rid of; now it’s a
case of building up gradually. Since the students have had five years of basic speech training when they reach
this level, they are now given the freedom of choosing their own topics. The students have to prepare their own
speeches. No set speeches are given by the teacher except to the students who need special guidance (on very
rare occasions). Topics are suggested only in case a student is unable to select one on his or her own. Students
need to be monitored and guided in the preparation of their speeches. Special care has to be taken in order to
correct the usage of language and vocabulary. Corrections of the speech manuscripts are made well ahead of
the day the students are expected to deliver their speeches

Aims
• Better organization of speech topics with an
opening, a body and a conclusion.
• Training on the use of body language in
enhancing the spoken word. Gestures, Facial
Expressions and Eye Contact.
• Short Impromptu Speeches.
• Round Robin.
• Training of School Assembly Speakers

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 8. English Language
Term 1

General Certificate of Comprehension to 14 Assessments Literature

English

EN
Units: 3.3/1.5/2.2 /1.6/2.4/1.3 Reading Prose – Chap. 1–2
63/64/54/55/79/57/14/ Comprehension Discussion of chapters
16 /80/38/39/40/41/81 Assessment I Poetry – Plead Mercy
(Anne Ranasinghe)
Listening
Prose – Chap. 2
Comprehension Discussion/Group work
Assessment I
Poetry
Plead Mercy - Questions

GL
Prose – Chap 3 - 5
Discuss Chap 3-4
Poetry
A Poision Tree
by William Blake
Short Stories
Chief Seattle’s Letter

I
Term 2

General Certificate of Comprehension to 14 Assessments Literature

English
Units: 3.5/5.2/1.2/3.4/2.6/4.2 Reading Prose – Chap. 5 - Discuss
81/47/45/81/82/46/82/ Comprehension
Poetry
51/77/78/66/17/19/ 65 Assessment II The Man Killed -
Thomas Hardy

SH
Listening
Prose – Chap. 6 - 9
Comprehension
Assessment II Poetry
Leave Taking
by Cecil Rajendra

1st Semester Examination - March 2024

Paper - 85%
Oral Test - 10%
Handwiritng - 5%
Term 3
General Certificate of Comprehension to 14 Assessments Literature
English
Units: 2.3/4.3/4.4/3.3/1.4/4.1 Reading Prose – Chap. 8, 9 and 10
73/49/73/74/81/82/73/ Comprehension Poetry – Question on
74/67/71/36 Assessment III Leave Taking
Listening Prose – Chap. 10 - 18
Comprehension Poetry – Shall I compare
Assessment III Thee to a Summer’s Day -
Shakespeare
Short Stories
The Necklace by Guy
De Maupassant
2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Paper - 85%
Listening Comprehension - 10%
Handwriting - 5%
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 9. French
Term 1 Term 2
Second half of units 3 and units 4 & 5 Second half of units 3 and units 4 & 5
Page après page - Story 1,2 and 3 Page après page - Story 4,5 and 6
1st Semester Examination – March 2024
Term 3 Writing paper 70%
Handwriting 05%
Units 6, 7 & 8 Oral Test 10%
Page après page - Story 1 to 8 Listening Test 15%
2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
Writing paper 70%
Handwriting 05%
Oral Test 10%,
Listening Test 15%

10. Geography
Term 1 Term 2
● The Solar System. ♦ Revolution of the Earth
♦ Composition of the Solar System ♦ Seasons
♦ The Sun ♦ Gases
♦ Planets of the solar system ♦ Water
♦ Facts about planets ● South Asia.
♦ Dwarf Planets ♦ The location of the South Asian region
♦ Natural Satallites ♦ Landscape of the South Asian region
♦ Asteroids ♦ Mountain Landscape
♦ Beliefs of the solar system ♦ Valley Landscape
♦ New knowledge about the solar system ♦ Coastal Landscape (page 42)
● Uniqueness of the Earth as a habitat for living beings. 1 Semester Examination – March 2024
st

♦ Location of the Earth

♦ Latitudes and Longitudes
♦ Rotation of the Earth
♦ Standard Time

Term 3
♦ Rural Landscape
♦ Industrial and Urban Landscape
♦ Desert Landscape
● The Basic Features of 1: 50, 000 Topographic
Maps of Sri Lanka
♦ The Scale and the Largeness of Sri Lanka Maps.
♦ A segment of Matara Map
♦ Physical Features.
♦ Cultural Features.
♦ Railway Lines
♦ Tanks and Irrigation Canals
2nd Semester Examination – July 2024

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 11. History
Term 1 Term 3
● Traditional technology and culture of Sri Lanka ● Explorations and arrival of the Europeans in the East.
♦ Ancient Water Technology. ♦ Background Explorations
♦ Clay Technology. ♦ Receiving State Patronage for Explorations
♦ Metul Technology. ♦ Arrival of the Europeans Asia
♦ Arts and Architecture. ● Capture of Coastal Area of Sri Lanka by the Portuguese
♦ Directing the Attention of the Portuguese towards
Term 2 Sri Lanka
● Kandyan Kingdom ♦ Political, Economic and Cultural Activities of the
♦ Establishment of the K.K Portuguese
♦ Renowned Kings 2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
♦ Pattern of Economy
♦ Social System
♦ Architecture and Arts and Crafts of the Kandyan
Kingdom
● Renaissance of Europe.
♦ Background of the Renaissance
♦ Coming of the Renaissance
♦ New Scientific Inventions
♦ Reform in Religion
1 Semester Examination – March 2024
st

History and Geography for 1st Semester and 2nd Semester Examinations
Theory - 95%, Handwriting - 05%

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 12. Life Skills
I. Civic Education II. Technical skills

Terms 1, 2 & 3 Terms 1, 2 & 3

Public services Electronic and electrical in daily life
Democratic Society Electrical technology
Multicultural Society Electronic technology
Contemporary Issues Electronic and Electrical technology
Let’s enter the world of work Plumbing technology
Carpentry technology
Masonry technology
Automobile technology
Metal work technology
Skill evaluation

III. Cookery
Terms 1, 2 & 3
Introduction
Waffles
Yellow rice / Red chicken curry and Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ghee rice with Mughlai chicken
Mixed noodles and Egg curry
Chicken pie
Fish Pattiess
Chocolate cake with frosting
Curries lentil and pumkin soup
Choice meal

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 13. Link Language (Lyceum Nuwara Eliya Only)

I. Sinhala Link Language

Term 1 Term 3
1 jk mdvu - nihla weúÈka l;d lrkjd l:kh - ksjdvq ld,h .; l< whqre
2 jk mdvu - mdr fidhuq ^l:kh& 11 jk mdvu - nia tfla huq
3 jk mdvu - ld, igyk mqrjuq 12 jk mdvu - jeäysáhkag i,luq
4 jk mdvu - wjqreÿ W;aijh$ rnka mo .dhkh 13 jk mdvu - u,a,sf.a b`ÿ,alg .Eu
5 jk mdvu - iu.sh n,h fõ 14 jk mdvu - iqÿ iShdf.ka ;E.a.la
ir, jdlH ks¾udKh ^l;kaor ks¾udKh& 15 jk mdvu - Bfï,a hjuq
iudk mo $ úreoaO mo mdif,aÈ olsk Wmfoia
kdu mo j¾. lruq ^tal jpk $ nyq jpk ,sms ,sùu ^rdcldß$ fm!oa.,sl&
$ m%dKjdÖ $ wm%dKjdÖ mo& 2 Semester Examination – July 2024
nd

l:kh - ir, ud;Dld hgf;a l:d lsÍu Paper 95%

Wod( wfma mdi, Handwriting 05%
rpkd ,sùu
W.;a .Shla .dhkd lsÍu

Term 2
6 jk mdvu - uf.a .u
7 jk mdvu - mkai,a huq
8 jk mdvu - fjia uqyqKla youq
9 jk mdvu - mqia;ld,hg huq
10 jk mdvu- mßir ñ;=frda
iA;s%,sx. iy mqreI ,sx. jpk ,sùu
lú ks¾udKh iy .dhkh
rpkd ,sùu
1st Semester Examination – March 2024
Paper 95%
Handwriting 05%

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 II. Tamil Link Language Term 3
Term 1 ghlrhiyapy; Kjy; ehs;
gpwe;j ehs; - ghlk; - 1 nraw;ghL 3
nrhy; mwpKfk; nraw;ghL 4
gpwe;j ehs; gupR - ghlk; - 2 nraw;ghL 5
cWg;gika capu; vOj;Jf;fis vOjy;. thrpg;G> thf;fpaq;fs;.
nka;naOj;Jf;fs; gapw;rp. ghu;j;njOjy; ghly;.
Njrk; nuhk;g moF thrpg;G.
tFg;giwapy; fijia Nfl;ly;. rpWtu; jpdk;.
Xu; ehs; nraw;ghL 3
gpwUf;F cjTNthk;. nraw;ghL 4
Gj;jfk; thq;FNthk;. thf;fpaq;fs; vOjy;.
jfty;fs; vOJNthk;. ghu;j;J vOJNthk;. ghu;j;njOjy;. xUik gd;ik vdJ nry;yg;gpuhzp.
Kad;why; nty;yyhk;. vdJ Cu;.
,ilntsp epug;gy;. nrhy;tnjOjy;. nraw;ghLfs;
nrhy; mwpKfk;
Term 2 nraw;ghLfs;.
xj;j fUj;J> vjpu;fUj;J. vdJ Cu; gapw;rpfs; njhdpfs;.
ghu;j;J vOJjy;. 2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
Nehd;Gg; ngUehs;. Paper 95%
fpufpj;jw; gapw;rpfs; ngau;r; nrhw;fs;> tpidr; Handwriting 05%
nrhw;fs;.
FUTk; rPlu;fSk; ,ilntsp epug;gy;.
tpidr;nrhw;fs;.
nrhw;njhlu;fs;.
vd; mk;kh ghly; Mz;ghy;> ngz;ghy;.
gl;lk; tpLNthk; fpufpj;jw; gapw;rp tpidr;nrhw;fs;
mwptpj;jy;> mwpTWj;jy;> milahs ml;il
kPl;ly; gapw;rpfs;.
1st Semester Examination – March 2024
Paper 95%,
Handwriting 05%

14. Mandarin Chinese

(Lyceum Anuradhapura & Lyceum Kurunegala Only)
Terms 1, 2 & 3
Revise lessons from Grade 7
Building up sentences
Writing practice
Grammar Lessons
Reading practice
Building up simple converstions
1st Semester and 2nd Semester Examinations
Oral Test Paper 20%
Written Paper 75%
Handwriting 05%

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 15. Mathematics

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Unit 01 Geometry Trigonometry
Making sure of arithmetic Unit 10 Constructions of loci
Unit 02 Angles in circles Unit 20
Equations, inequalities and formula Unit 15 Three-Figure bearings
Unit 06 Polygons Vectors
Straight line graphs Unit 11 Unit 23
Unit 21 Algebraic products Algebraic fractions
Inequalities and regions Unit 12 Unit 17
Unit 07 Algebraic factors Ratio and Proportion
Simultaneous equations Unit 13 Unit 05
Circumference and area of a circle Quadratic equation Percentages
Volume Probability 2nd Semester Examination
Unit 04 Unit 26 July 2024
Matrices Statistics Paper 95%
Frequency Polygon Handwriting 05%
1st Semester Examination
March 2024
Paper 95%
Handwriting 05%

16. Physical Education

Terms 1 Terms 2 Terms 3

• Football receiving • Football instep kick • Badminton Service (forehand)

• Zig Zag dribbling Football • Step over • Badminton Service (backhand)
• Football throw in • Goal keeping • Mini hurdle technique
1st Semester Examination 2nd Semester Examination
March 2024 July 2024

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 17. Religion
I. Buddhism II. Roman Catholicism

Term 1 Term 1
Let us collect Merit 1 Classification of the Old Testament books
Four Noble Truths 2 Classification of the New Testament books
Craving (tanhā) is the main cause of Dukkha 3 The book of Psalms
Facing challenges 4 Synoptic Gospels
Social Ethics 5 The Gospel of St. John
Sangha - Let us learn about the Sangha 6 Fall of man to sin
Meditation - helps to visualize the Buddha 7 Cain and Abel
8 Flood and the covenant with Noah
Term 2 9 The Judges
Ever at the call of duty - Venerable Ananda Thero
Learning to do what is meaningful Term 2
The Buddhist ethical rules and values 10 The Kings
Shaping the behaviour patterns of the people 11 Righteous life
Let us associate good friends (Kalyāna Mittatā) 12 Conversion
Learning to live a better life 13 Sacrament of reconciliation
Let us preserve our Environment 14 Sacrament of anointing of the Sick
1st Semester Examination - March 2024 15 Rite of anointing on the Sick
Theory Paper 75% 16 Protect one’s life
Oral Test 10% 17 Protecting the lives of others
Religious School Attendance 10% 1st Semester Examination – March 2024
Handwriting 05% Theory Paper 75%
Oral Test 10%
Term 3 Religious School Attendance 10%
The Second Buddhist council Handwriting 05%
The Sacred Tooth Relic
The Buddhist attitude towards other Religions Term 3
Learning about the virtues of the Great kings of - 18 Do not commit adultery
- Sri Lanka 19 You shall not covert your neighbour’s wife
Cullasetthi Jathakaya 20 Exemplary lives
Wannupatha Jathakaya 21 What is asked in prayer will be given
Developing a better way of life 22 Ask good things in prayer
2nd Semester Examination – July 2024 23 The canticles
Theory Paper 65% 24 Types of Prayer
Oral Test 10% 25 Asipa
Religious School Attendance 10% 2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
Religious Programme 10% Theory Paper 65%
Handwriting 05% Oral Test 10%
Religious School Attendance 10%
Religious Programme 10%
Handwriting 05%

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 III. Christianity IV. Hinduism
Term 1
01. Humans created in the image of God Term 1
02. Love Protects Kadvul
03. The Eternal Love of God Aalaya Valipadu I
04. God’s Love fulfilled AalayaValipadu II
05. Calling of Disciples Vilumiya Panbugala Controllin our mind
06. Foundation for Mission Birthday
07. Embarking on a Meaningful Mission Pandigaikal
08. Women Followers Fasting
Mangayakkarasiyar
Term 2 Thirumuraikal
09. The Shepherds’ Mission of Disciples
10. Gifts of the Holy Spirit Term 2
11. Fruit of the Holy Spirit Pitkala Thoththirapadalgal
12. Through the power of the Holy Spirit Aalaya Valipadu III
Great Services are done Samaya Kuravargal Thirugana Sambandar
13. Commitment to Social Services Thirunavukkarasar
14. Values of the Kingdom of God Suundaramoorthy Nayanar
15. Strength of Life Manikkavasagar
16. Valuable Gifts of God - Children Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsar
1st Semester Examination - March 2024 Pasu
Theory Paper 75% Panchama Pathgangalai Kaividal
Oral Test 10% 1st Semester Examination - March 2024
Religious School Attendance 10% Theory Paper 75%
Handwriting 05% Oral Test 10%
Religious School Attendance 10%
Term 3 Handwriting 05%
17. Blessing for All
18. The Greatness of Humans Term 3
19. Pentateuch Pen Theivangal
20. Forefathers Valipadum Idangal
21. Deborah - Life filled with Power Naguleshwaram
22. Nehemiah who was filled with power Thellippalai Durgai Amman Kovil
23. Jeremiah - A life filled with Power Ukandamal ai Murugan Kovil
2nd Semester Examination - July 2024 Thaanaatharamam
Theory Paper 65% 2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Oral Test 10% Theory Paper 65%
Religious School Attendance 10% Oral Test 10%
Religious Programme 10% Religious School Attendance 10%
Handwriting 05% Religious Programme 10%
Handwriting 05%

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 V. Islam
Term 1 Term 2
Allah is Merciful Let us develop good characteristics
Significance of Al Quran Let us help others.
Prophets and messengers Let us keep away from sins
The benefits of Salah Let us be honest
Recitals in Salah Sural al maun
Types of Salah Types of hadees I
Sajdhas (prostration) Types of Haddees II
Observances in Ramadan Nubuwwath and mi’raj
Zakah & Sadaqah, an introduction 1st Semester Examination - March 2024
Let us make Dua Theory Paper 75%
Let us respect Alims Oral Test 10%
Religious School Attendance 10%
Term 3 Hand writing 05%
Da’wa and challenge of Prophet (SAL)
Ummahathul mu’mineen
Sahabas of Prophet Muhammed (Sal)
Prophet Ibrahim (Alai)
Community service
Let us protect public properties
Rights of Janazah
2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Theory Paper 65%
Oral Test 10%
Religious School Attendance 10%
Religious Programme 10%
Hand writing 05%

18. Science
I. Biology II. Chemistry
Term 1 Term 1 Term 3
Unit 1 Plants Atoms Physical and chemical changes
Unit 2 Food and Digestion (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) Atoms and elements Burning
The periodic table Reactions with acids
Term 2 Compound Rearraning atoms
Unit 2 Food and Digestion (2.5, 2.6) Valency More about conservation of mass
Unit 3 The circulatory system Formulae Detecting chemical reactions
1st Semester Examination - March 2024 Compounds and mixtures Rusting
Paper - 96% 2nd Semester Examination
Handwriting - 04% Term 2 July 2024
More about mixtures Paper 96%
Term 3 Solutions Handwriting 04%
Unit 4 Respiration Solubility
Unit 5 Reproduction and Development Solubility investigation
2nd Semester Examination - July 2024 Separating mixtures
Paper 96% Chromatography
Handwriting 04% 1st Semester Examination -
March 2024
Paper 96%
Handwriting 04%

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 III. Physics
Term 1
Measuring motion
Sound

Term 2 Term 3
Sound Cont... Magnetism
Light Heat
1st Semester Examination - March 2024 2nd Semester Examination - July 2024
Paper 96% Paper 96%
Handwriting 04% Handwriting 04%

19. Sinhala
Term 1 Term 2
t;k ydñ $ wjfndaOh isß ,xld rgu wms $ wjfndaOh
,sÅ; wNHdi úfYaIK mo
idïm%odhsl fhÿï m%ia;dj msre¿ $ ukfï kdgH riúkaokh lrjkak
hq., mo $bÕs jels nyaj¾: mo
w,amm%dK $ uym%dK jdlH Í;s $ ,sx. fNaoh - wNHdi
wCIr-wNHdi yd wlaIr ud,dj y÷kajd jdlH Í;S $ jpk fNaoh - wNHdi
j¾. lsßu jdlH ,shkak
zfu;ais; iõi; flfrys lrkafkaZ mdvu $ ienE f<ka.;=lu yd wjfndaOh
w¨;a wjqreÿ W;aijh $ wjfndaOh
wjfndaOh
jHdlrK Í;skga wkqj jdlH ks¾udKh
wCIr úkHdi Í;s yd wNHdi - 7 fY%aKsh
1 Semester Examination – March 2024
st
wCIr úkHdi Í;s yd wNHdi - 8 fY%aKsh
Paper 85%
úê l%shd Oral Test 10%
wdYs¾jdo l%shd iu. m%dfhdacH l%shd y÷kajd oSu Handwriting 5%
m%dfhda.sl f,aLk wdlD;s m;%$±kaùï
mßir ys;ldó lvodis lshùu
kdu mo

Term 3
jdlH Í;S II fldgi - mqreI fNaoh
jdlH Í;s - Wla; wkqla; fNaoh
m%jD;a;s $ wjfndaOh m%Yak
fndÿ mqkreofha fikam;shdfKda
rpkd ,sùu - ud¾áka úl%uisxy
- .=Kdkkao ysñ
mo fn§u $ jdlH ks¾udKh lsrSu
úreoaO mo $ iudkd¾: mo
;ksmo - mqkÍlaIK
rdcldß ,sms - mqkÍlaIK
2nd Semester Examination – July 2024
Paper 85%
Listening Comprehension 10%
Handwriting 05%

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 20. Speech & Drama

The year’s work will encompass:

● Warm up exercises
A sequence of exercises to develop relaxation, extend vocal range, support good breathing, posture,
develop team spirit and enhance creativity.

● Poetry
All poems and follow up activities found in the child’s Speech and Drama book will be completd
within the year.

Poetry is used in the class in such a manner that the performance lends audience impact. Students are
encouraged to explore the context literally and artistically so that the meaning is appreciated and the
content experienced in terms of a performance. Group ensemble, rhythmic chants, music, movement,
song and dance are all synchronized as and when required. A wide range of poetry is used at this level
so that at least the basics of lyrical narrative and dramatic verse are experienced. Some literary back
ground knowledge is shared with the students so the work of the poet is appreciated.

● Theory
Understanding theory is an integral part speech and drama and its practical usage is incorporated in all
areas of the subject matter. The technical aspects of the theories used in speech and drama have been
incorporated into the child’s speech and drama books and will be taught to the children accordingly.
- Resonance - Articulation

As we would like all students to understand the context of the work done in class a “spotlight” on a few
famous poets, writers and other concepts relating to the field of speech and drama will be explored.
- Greek Theatre - Stage Make up

● Sight Reading
Reading in terms of a performance is encouraged using the text for the grade.

Grade 7 & 8 - Boy Tales of Childhood by Roald Dhal

Activities that are devised from the reader to lend to creative writing and extend the students’ vocabulary are
found in the speech and drama books and will be completed within the year. Sight reading is assessed individually.

Festival of Arts by Lyceum Assessments

The Speech and Drama syllabus ensures that all students will be able to sit for one of the individual
examinations on offer at the Festival of Arts conducted by Lyceum Assessments. Any student
interested may opt to sit for such an exam. They will receive guidance and advise from their respective Speech
and Drama teacher.

Students will be at the discretion of their teacher selected on merit to sit for a group examination conducted by
the Festival of Arts.
- All Festival of Arts examinations are OPTIONAL.
- The syllabus will be uploaded in due course :
https://lyceumassessments.lk/examinations/festival-of-arts/speech---drama-examinations

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 21. Tamil
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
ehl;Lg;Gw fij tpidr;nrhw;fs; II mlf;fk; cilik
fpufpj;jy; gapw;rp vjpu;nghUl; nrhw;fs; II milnkhopfs;> jpirr; nrhw;fs;
vOj;J> xj;jfUj;J tpidr; nrhw;fs; III fl;Liu - Rarupij
$l;bd; fpsp jpupnrhy; ctikazp> ,ul;ilf; fpstp
ehlfNk cyfk;
ngau;r;nrhw;fs; I cUtf mzp> mLf;Fj;njhlu;
kPl;ly;
xypNtWghl;Lr; nrhw;fs; I ePupd;wp mikahJ cyF
nrhw;nwhlUk; thf;fpaKk;
ngau;r;nrhy; I miog;gpjo; nrhw;Gzu;r;rp I
xyp NtWghl;Lr; nrhw;fs; thf;fpaj;jpd; mikg;G tpsk;guk;
ngau;r;nrhy; II jpupnrhy; II ,iznkhopfs;
fl;Liu vOJjy; Rje;jpu fPjk; mwpf;if vOJjy;
gwitfspd; ,irthf;fk; fpufpj;jy; gapw;rp nrhw;Gzu;r;rp II
Ntw;Wik 1 thf;fpa ,iaG ctikj;njhlu;
fiyr;nrhw;fs; kuGg; ngau;fs; epWj;jw; Fwpfs;
Kaw;rp jpUtpizahf;Fk; ghypj;jpl Ntz;Lkk;kh tuNtw;Giu
Ntw;Wik II fpufpj;jy; gapw;rp kuGj; njhlu;fs;
xyp NtWghl;Lr; nrhw;fs; ,izg;gpilr; nrhy; Jz;Lg; gpuRuk;
Ntw;Wik III kuGg;ngau; II fl;Liu- fw;gidf; fl;Liu kPll
; y;
fl;Liu - mDgtf; fl;Liu
fbjk; vOJjy; 2 Semester Examination
nd
kPl;ly;
Nguhrpupau; k. K. cit]; July 2024
1st Semester Examination
fpufpj;jy; gapw;rp March 2024 Paper 85%
tpidr;nrhw;fs; I Paper 85% Listening Comprehension 10%
xyp NtWghl;Lr; nrhw;fs; III Oral Test 10% Handwriting 05%
Handwriting 05%

22. Western Music

Term 1,2, & 3
Knowledge of music theory
Developing singing skills
Developing skill of playing piano and recorder
Music of Different styles
Developing Perfomance Skills
Developing skill on composing

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