Rajindu & Savith Offered Places at Oxford

Congratulations to Rajindu Normanbhoy and Savith Wijesundara on being offered places at Oxford University. Given there are currently only five Sri Lankan students at Oxford (two of them Moir students), for two students from one school to receive places in the same year is amazing.

Savith was offered a place by Exeter College, Oxford to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). PPE is an iconic Oxford course, informally known as the degree that ‘rules Britain’, with six of the previous twelve Prime Ministers having taken the course, as well as foreign leaders from SWRD Bandaranaike to Aung San Suu Kyi to Bill Clinton. As well as being Head Prefect, Savith earned eight 9s at IGCSE and three A*s in A Level Maths, Economics and History, as well an A in Physics. He also starred in numerous school productions and represented Sri Lanka in the World Schools Debating Championship two years running, in Serbia and Panama.

Head Prefect Rajindu was offered a place at Mrs. Moir’s former college, St. Anne’s, to read Biochemistry. Rajindu earned nine 9s in his IGCSE as well as the award for the Highest Mark in Sri Lanka in Biology. Rajindu stands out for his achievements in all areas of school life. He earned a top grade in IGCSE Art, had a lead role in last year’s school play, among other performances, won awards at SLMUN, was Debating Club President and a member of the Football Squad.