The Grand Finale of “Paramount 2K18” quiz competition organized by the Mathematics Student Association in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was held on the 22nd of October 2018 at the B1 212 hall. This competition was held with the objective motivating the students who study Mathematics for G.C.E. A/L examination.

The first round of the competition was held on the 19th of October 2018 at the premises of the Department of Industrial Management. Nearly 25 schools representing the Western Province participated in the competition and the teams from St. Bridget’s Convent- Colombo, Kannangara Vidyalaya- Mathugama, D.S. Senanayake College- Colombo, Bandaranayake College- Gampaha, Maristela College- Negombo and Veyangoda Central college got selected for the Grand Finale while Kannangara Vidyalaya- Mathugama won the Championship of the “Paramount 2K18” competition. The team from Bandaranayake College- Gampaha won the second place while D.S. Senanayake College- Colombo won the third.

The board of judges consisted of Senior Lecturer Dr. W.P.T. Hansaminu, Senior Lecturer N.A.S.N. Wimaladharma including the Temporary Assistant Lecturers of the Department of Mathematics.

The inauguration of the competition was held under the patronage of Senior Prof. Lakshman Seneviarthne, Deputy Vice- Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya. Prof. B.M. Jayawardhane, Dean- Faculty of Science, Senior Lecturer Dr. K.K.K.R. Perera, Head- Department of Mathematics and its academic staff members graced the event.

The competition was organized under the financial assistance of the Centre of Excellence for Strategic Brand Identity Development- CESBID and Senior Lecturer Dr. Ravi Dissanayake, Director- CESBID, Senior Lecturer Dr. Nalin Ganegama, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Senior Lecturer Dr. Anuradha Mahasinghe, University of Colombo also participated in the event.