Differently-abled girl creates history at A’Levels

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For the first time in Sri Lanka a girl whose arms and legs do not work due to a weak nerve condition, has passed the GCE Advanced Level Examination with flying colours by giving oral answers at the 2012 A/L examination.

U.G.Thilini Nimesha a student of the Ambanpitiya School for Children with Special Needs in Kegalle had made her parents proud by passing the Advanced Level exam with flying colours. She had obtained two A passes, one B pass and a C pass in the Arts stream. She had got through her O/L examsecuting five credits also by answering the question papers orally.

Nimesha’s mother who is a deputy principal and her father, a math teacher were thrilled to hear the news of their daughter’s achievement. Nimesha is unable to write as she has a weak nerve condition and her wrist not being positioned properly, but she has managed to rise against all odds to be the first to pass A/Ls by giving oral answers. (Chaminda Jayalath)

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Comments - 34

Dasun Friday, 01 February 2013 02:58 PM

You are not disable nimesha, you are differently able.congrats

shereen Friday, 01 February 2013 07:55 AM

congrats nimasha. god bless u with a great future ahead.

Anura Friday, 01 February 2013 08:27 AM

Congratulations and all the best wishes...God Bless You... allow us to join with your beloved patents and loved ones to share this joyful moment....!!

reality Friday, 01 February 2013 08:41 AM

Congrats

Kanchan Friday, 01 February 2013 09:02 AM

God Bless you child!! May all your dreams come true! A great inspiration to all of us.

Jina Daluwatta Friday, 01 February 2013 10:31 AM

Congratulations Nimesha. You must have worked really hard on your achievement and you made your parents proud of you. You are an inspiration to thousands of brothers and sisters who need your help. Be someone who can help others like you.

Rom Friday, 01 February 2013 10:33 AM

This example should be used as a platform to reform disability act in srilanka , so much is needed to address the perseption of srilankan disables.

Sherine Friday, 01 February 2013 11:09 AM

Congratulation duwa.. your a good example to all..wish you all the best..

Muhammad Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

Congratulations, Great achivement. via DM Android App

willows Friday, 01 February 2013 07:40 AM

I wish her the best may the lord god give her more courage and assist her to pursue a bright future, and DM these are news to be published - roll models

Jude perere Friday, 01 February 2013 03:14 PM

Proud of you sister. It is an achievement for whole mother Lanka.

sun Friday, 01 February 2013 03:34 PM

Congratulation Nangi... wish you all the best...

Anuruddha Friday, 01 February 2013 03:55 PM

Some day you may become a professor as you wish ! Good luck dear daughter.

jennath Friday, 01 February 2013 04:07 PM

thumbs up..proud of you.

duminda Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

congratulations.. wish you all the best for your future.. via DM Android App

Manjula Tuesday, 05 February 2013 02:50 AM

Well done daughter. keep it up, you will definitely be a roll model to others.

Vasana Thursday, 07 February 2013 09:52 AM

i'm very happy for you.. may the tripple gem bless you

Kala Friday, 01 February 2013 03:46 AM

God bless you girl

Sean Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:00 AM

Really Inspirational via DM Android App

Zahran Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:00 AM

Congratulation daughter. I wish you all the best for your future via DM Android App

Fiq Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

Hats off. via DM Android App

SIVA Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

well done girl. really you are the best via DM Android App

Lal Silva Friday, 01 February 2013 01:59 AM

These are the stories you should in your papers. Not the students who topped ALs. Apart from this kind of differently abled students education do not create role models like in sports. Therefore parsing the achievers do not encourage the under achievers. It acts other way around. It discourages the under achievers.

PlayBoy Friday, 01 February 2013 02:09 AM

Parents could not have a better pride moment than this. Feel really proud of this girl. Congratz sister.

Prasad Kularatne Friday, 01 February 2013 02:20 AM

Hats off to you Nimesha! You have brought great happiness to your parents and inspiration to all of us!

manpei Friday, 01 February 2013 02:25 AM

There might still be some hope for us Srilankans.

zamee Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:00 AM

well done if there is will if there ways. via DM Android App

IHM Friday, 01 February 2013 03:53 AM

one of the best role model for everyone. God Bless Child. Wish you all the best

hrm Friday, 01 February 2013 03:53 AM

Proud of you sister. May all your future wishes become true.

Little Johnny Friday, 01 February 2013 04:02 AM

Congrats and good luck Nimesha...

Ameen Bhaila Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

Great really proud of you. Keep it up. via DM Android App

rich Friday, 01 February 2013 12:00 AM

salute! via DM Android App

Neville Friday, 01 February 2013 06:58 AM

you are the best nimasha..... keep it up... God is always with you

Podiman Friday, 01 February 2013 07:36 AM

we too Congratulate daughter. wish you all the best for your future & courage

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