
1934 – 2026 (Aged 92)


Mrs Jayaweerasingham – My Beloved Principal 🌹
Some people pass through our lives but a rare few leave behind a light that never fades. Mrs Jayaweerasingham was one of those precious souls, a sweet, gentle and soft-spoken Principal who led with compassion, kindness and love, making every girl feel seen, valued and cared for. I have many precious memories of her from my school days. During hostel programmes, I often saw her lovingly holding the labourers’ children on her lap. She had a tender heart for the poor, orphans and for anyone in need of love and care.
Even on Sundays, when we hostellers wanted to watch a film, we would choose a motherless little girl to ask her permission, knowing how generous and compassionate she was. With a smile, she would simply say, “Ok, ok… go and watch. “She made sure the hostel girls were well cared for and received good food. She would even visit the hostel kitchen unannounced and question anything that was not satisfactory. That was how deeply she cared for us.
Though gentle and soft-spoken, she was also a strong and decisive leader. She has guided our school through some of the darkest years of the civil war, making firm decisions to protect the students and safeguard the school. I remember the time when a few students tried to persuade her to change an important decision she had already made and announced to the whole school however she did not waver. She stood firm in her conviction and decision. Her gentle but firm response was: “What I have announced will be final.”
Through her example, she taught us to be bold and fearless while remaining respectful and humble, to stand up for what is right, for the truth, for our school and for its values. She was also a caring and God-fearing Principal. She was faithful in her Sunday worship and led the school with heavenly wisdom, grace and courage.
One memory remains especially vivid. When I was the Head Girl, a major bomb blast occurred at Old Park Road junction during the morning rush hour. Many were injured and chaos filled the school gate as distressed parents and guardians gathered. Even in the midst of all that chaos, her first concern was for the girls. Knowing that some of our girls may have been injured, she sent me and another person to the Jaffna Hospital to inquire, whether any student from Chundikuli girls’ College had been listed as causalities. That was the kind of Principal she was. She loved every girl as though they were her own.
She was my principal during my school years, but in my heart, I will always remember her as a mother first and a Principal second. Many years later, I was blessed to meet her and Uncle here in London. My heart is very heavy. I feel as though I have lost my mother again today. Some people simply live but some make an impact and leave an imprint in your heart.
May the Lord comfort her children and the entire family and surround them with His peace.
As we mourn her passing, we give thanks for the beautiful life she lived and the countless lives she shaped through her love, courage and faith. She was far more than a principal; she was a mother, protector, guide and a blessing and one whose legacy will live on in all she touched. Rest peacefully, dear Mrs Jayaweerasingham. Your love and kindness will remain forever in our hearts. You will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and eternally cherished.
Lucky Maharajah, Class of 1989
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