The name “Apollo” resembles the God Apollo Lyceus. As per the Greek Mythology Apollo Lyceus is the Greek god of the sun. He is also the god of music, poetry, oracles, medicine, light and knowledge. He brings sunshine to the world, which causes plants to grow and illuminates the world with light that creates amazing and dazzling spectacles to the human eyes. As a school our intention too is to bring light and sunshine to the lives of all children who pass through our halls.
The school logo consists of the sun and the God Apollo Lyceus taking aim with his iconic bow and arrow. This posture indicates knowledge, wisdom, truth, aesthetic senses, bravery, courage athleticism and strength, while the Sun indicates enlightenment. The four colours of the sun, Green, Yellow, Red, and Pink indicate the colours of the four houses of the school.
The names of the school houses are Yeraki (Hawk), Likos (Wolf), Delfini (Dolphin) and Kiknos (Swan). They signify the animals sacred to the God Apollo.
The school motto is “LEARNING TO BE.”
“Learning to be” is one of the pillars of education declared by the International Commission on Education for the 21st century, in its report to UNESCO.
“Learning to be” gives a broad meaning. It expresses that education should contribute to all round development of each individual. That is the development of mind, body intelligence, sensitivity, aesthetic senses, personal responsibility and spiritual values, so that they are capable of handling all challenges of life.
In that context it is to empower, teach and educate children to become autonomous individuals who will be able to understand the world around them and will be responsible for their actions. They will have control over their lives and have confidence to face challenges of the new world.
This is what we aim for at Apollo International School. We hope to provide children with every opportunity to develop in areas of Science, Aesthetics, Sports, Social and Mathematics.
We want to help students to find their talents and all the richness of their personality.
To produce individuals of character, good values and a healthy mind and body who can win the challenges of the world.
To provide a high quality education that enhances an all-round development and brings out the full potential of the children while inculcating good values in them.
"At Apollo International School we strive to provide an all-round education to our children in order to develop them to their fullest potential. Our ultimate aim here is to bring up individuals of good moral values, with strong characters and rich personality traits, who can contribute to the development of the society and the world at large."
- Dilmi Ratnayake
Former Director - Lyceum International School - Wattala
Principal - Lyceum International School - Gampaha
B.Sc (Hons), PGD(Education), M.Sc (Education), PhD (Education)
"Education is the development of individuals. It is the blueprint of a nation's future. As educationalists it is our utmost duty to provide a secure, stimulating and happy environment for students to achieve the best outcomes.
I am confident that Apollo International School will be a great place for children to develop and become skillful and innovative individuals who can reshape our future".
- Mrs Kumari Grero
Coordinating Principal of Lyceum International Schools
B.Sc (Hons), E.D.B.A., D.B.N. PhD (Education)
"My vision is to guide and enrich the future of many children of our country through education. It is a pleasure to be a part of the Apollo team to carry forward this vision towards education."
- Mohan Lal Grero
Founder of Lyceum International Schools
B.Sc (Hons) M.E., E.D.B.A. PhD (Education)
Headmistress who acts in liaison with the Managing Director is in charge of the administration of the school.
The panel of staff is selected as per the requirements of the school. All teachers are qualified in their areas of instruction. When selecting teachers, a strong emphasis is laid on appropriate qualifications, teaching experience and capabilities.