Employee News
Sampath Daru Daskam
Sampath Daru Daskam has been the banks' most prestigious event conducted on behalf of the children of Team Sampath. Continuing its legacy towards greater heights, "Sampath Daru Daskam 2021" was held on the 30th of November and 19th of December 2021, showcasing the budding talents of these young stars. The competition spanned across two days consisting of a preliminary round and final round. The event was based on five competitions in the areas of art, singing, dancing, speech and instrumental. Each of them was conducted across four age categories. We are pleased to say that even amidst the Covid pandemic, we were able to conduct the event via online platforms. The organizing committee was capable of engaging many famous individuals in the country coupled with their expertise, in order to give a fair and reasonable evaluation for all participants at the end of the event. Each child was given a certificate and a specially designed Daru Daskam t-shirt as a token of appreciation to cherish and remember the talents they showcased during the event. The organizing committee would like to thank the Managing Director- Mr. Nanda Fernando, GCHRO - Mr. Thusitha Nakandala, Human Resources Department, parents and everyone who rendered their support in making this event an immense success.
Sampath Rising Stars
Sampath Rising Stars, the online workshop on leadership and personality development organized exclusively for the children of the bank's staff members was held on the 10th of July 2021 via online platforms for the first time. A successful event was hosted by the Human Resources Division together with the Sampath Bank Toastmasters Club during the pandemic period, taking it as an opportunity to cultivate young leaders amidst the crisis. These challenging times have shown us every reason as to why the country needs a vibrant set of passionate, young leaders to navigate Sri Lanka's future and we were able to take the initiative in expediting the project. However, many talented and experienced personnel hailing from different fields took part in conducting the workshop by delivering their knowledge to these little kids. Mr. Niranjan De Silva, Ms. Rasini Bandara, Mr. Thineth Jayasuriya, Ms. Yasangi Randeni and Ms. Ayanthi Phillip were our esteemed panel of speakers for Rising Stars 2021. The feedback that the organizing committee received from our team members and their children during the event were highly satisfactory and it motivated us to conduct the workshop on a grand scale. Even though the workshop was conducted via online platforms, we did not fancy leaving the children empty handed as we gifted them with an exclusively designed t-shirt and a certificate to all participants. The organizing committee would like to thank, the Managing Director - Mr. Nanda Fernando, Human Resource Department, the panel of facilitators and our team members for the support rendered in making this event a success.
Annual Pirith
The All-Night-Pirith Ceremony was held successfully on Friday 1st April 2022 at Sampath Bank, Head Office followed by Heel Dana on Saturday, 2nd April 2022 at Gangaramaya Temple to mark the 35th ANNIVERSARY OF SAMPATH BANK.
Due to the situation of the country, the Pirith Ceremony was held according to the guidelines issued and the staff participation was limited only to Head Office team members.
This annual event was organized by the Sampath Bank Buddhist Association.
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Sampath Bank Buddhist Association, We would like to convey our appreciation and gratitude to our Chairman and Board of Directors, Managing Director, Corporate Management and to all the team members who participated and helped at the Pirith Ceremony and “Heel Dana” on the following day.
We also would like to convey our appreciation to our Managing Director for approving the necessary funds to make this event a success.
May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you !!!
Sampath Bank Health Conference 2017
Sampath Bank organized its Health Conference for the second consecutive year on 11th November 2017 at Grand Monarch Thalawatugoda with a view to promote Health and Wellbeing among the team members of the Bank.
Health Conference 2016
Sampath Bank organized its first ever Health Conference under the theme “Unleash the Vigour in You” with a view to promote Health and Wellbeing among the team members of the Bank.
The event was conducted successfully with the participation of over 250 team members.
Sampath Tharu 2016
“Sampath Tharu” the talent, show of team Sampath was successfully held on 23rd July 2016 at “Nelum Pokuna” performing Arts Theater with dazzling performance of our own team members.
Sampath Bhakthi Geetha Recital 2016
Annual “Sampath Bhakthi Geetha Recital” organized by Sampath Bank Buddhist Association was held successfully in Mahiyanganaya on 19th June 2016 with the participation of members of team Sampath, well-wishers and community in the area. Bank’s Bhakthi Geetha Choir and orchestra performed at the event.
Sampath Bank Sil Program
Annual ‘Sil Programme’ organized by Sampath Bank Buddhist Association was held at the Head Office for the 3rd consecutive year on 19th June 2016 with the participation of team members and their families .
Sampath Service Awards – 2016
Sampath Bank organized “Sampath Service Awards – 2016” to felicitate 56 members of team Sampath who have completed 25 years of service in the Bank.
Ceremony was held on 29th April 2016 at the Head Office Premises under the patronage of Mr. Aravinda Perera – Managing Director of Sampath Bank.
Pirith Ceremony - 2016
Sampath Bank’s annual all night Pirith Ceremony was held successfully on 18th March 2016 followed by a “Heel Dana” the following morning for 25 Buddhist monks to mark the 29th anniversary of the Bank.
Quiz Competition – 2016
Sampath Bank Inter Branch/Department quiz competition was held recently with an overwhelming participation of more than 1000 contestants and 200 Teams representing the bank’s branches and departments. “Sampath Bank Quiz Competition” is a much sought after annual event organized by Sampath Bank Sports Club.
Rewards for Children - 2015
“Rewards for Children”, is a special recognition scheme designed to recognize children of the bank’s very own team who have excelled in year 05 scholarship examination, Advanced Level (University Entrants) and Sports at National level, etc.
This year’s award ceremony was held on 03rd November 2015 for the 03rd consecutive year, at Sampath Bank Head Office. Mr. Aravinda Perera (Managing Director) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and 36 children were awarded.
Inter Region/Inter Dept. Six-A-Side Cricket and Mixed Netball Tournament - 2015
Final rounds of “Inter Region/Inter Dept. Six-A-Side Cricket and Mixed Netball Tournament - 2015" was successfully held on Sunday, 22nd November 2015 at Bloomfield Grounds with the participation of 29 Cricket Teams and 10 Mixed Netball Teams.
Sampath Night 2015
Sampath Bank’s annual Dinner Dance “ Sampath Night” was held at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Hall, BMICH on 07th November 2015 with an overwhelming participation of the members of Sampath team.
32nd Mercantile Athletic Championship 2015
Sampath Bank Athletic Team became the Runners Up at the 32nd Mercantile Athletic Championship 2015 held on 22nd and 23rd August 2015 at Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama.
“Green Day 2015"
“Green Day 2015” organized by Sampath Bank Nature Protection Club (SNaPC) was held successfully on 23rd June 2015 at Main Auditorium – Sampath Centre. One of the major highlights of the event was the Awards Ceremony of the Outstanding Eco Competition 2014. Further, SNaPC has launched two projects with University of Ruhuna, on coral restoration at Polhena and Ministry of Education to launch a competition among School Children to promote green inventions.
The Club (SNaPC) conducts environment protection and conservation activities under the patronage of Bank’s CSR committee.
“Sampath Daru Daskam – 2015"
“Sampath Daru Daskam – 2015“ which was organized by Sampath Bank Welfare Society has successfully held on 30th May 2015 at Sampath Centre with an overwhelming participation of team members and their children. This is another event in the Sampath Event Calendar which is especially designed to recognize and reward talents of children of Team Sampath.
Sampath Bank Athletic Championship 2015
The largest Sports event in Sampath Bank event calendar, “Sampath Bank Athletic Championship” held on 14th June 2015 for the 3rd consecutive time, with the participation of over 1,200 athletes of Sampath Family at Sugathadasa Indoor stadium
Sampath Service Awards – 2015
Sampath Bank organized “Sampath Service Awards – 2015” to felicitate 64 members of team Sampath who have completed 25 years of service with the Bank.
Ceremony was held on 20th April 2014 at the Head Office Premises under the patronage of Mr. Aravinda Perera – Managing Director of Sampath Bank.
Pirith Ceremony
An all-night Pirith Ceremony and Heel Dana was held on 27th and 28th March 2014 respectively at Sampath Bank head office premises to mark the 28th anniversary of Sampath Bank. The event was organized by the Buddhist Association.
