Our Staff & Teachers

School Leadership

Mrs Rajani Ananthasayanan

Mrs Rajani Ananthasayanan

Head Teacher

Mrs. Rajani Ananthasayanan graduated as a dental surgeon from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She completed her course of Bharatanatyam under Mrs Kamala Johnpillai and Mrs Jayaluxmy Kandiah and Carnatic vocal under Mrs Ambika Thamotharam. While in Sri Lanka she had taken part in numerous Thamil speech competitions and debates including radio programmes. To accomplish her desire to promote the spoken Thamil among the children in London, she has produced and staged many Thamil dramas in the UK. She joined the Harrow ThamilSchool Association (HTSA) as a teacher in November 2003 and was appointed as Headteacher in September 2011.

Mrs Ahalya Nithiyalingam

Mrs Ahalya Nithiyalingam

Deputy Head Teacher

Mrs. Ahalya Nithiyalingam is a trained and qualified Thamil language teacher and has also obtained her A-Level in Thamil from the University of Cambridge. She has also completed her BA Hons in Business Studies at the London School of Science and Technology. She taught Thamil language in Atchuvely at the Saraswathy Vidyasalai in Sri Lanka and later continued teaching Thamil language in Germany from 1994 to 2001. Her interest in Thamil language development has resulted in her writing, producing and directing dramas including a number of childrens' dramas. Having joined HTSA in 2011 as a teacher of Thamil language she is now a senior member of Academic Board of HTSA.

Tamil Language Teachers

Mrs Jeyanthy Wignadasan

Mrs Jeyanthy Wignadasan

Nursery

Mrs.Jeyanthy Wignadasan, currently a teacher at HTSA, studied at VGHS from primary to secondary school and earned a Diploma in Music from the University of Sri Lanka. After moving to the UK in the 1980s, she pursued studies in Accountancy. She is now an Assistant Mathematics Tutor at City of Westminster College and has been recognised with the Best Teaching Assistant in Mathematics award for her dedication and hard work.

Mrs Sivalakshmy Vijayathas

Mrs Sivalakshmy Vijayathas

Reception

Mrs Sivalakshmy Vijayathas obtained her BSc degree specialising in Chemistry from the University of Madras. She was tutoring students in Science and English before she moved to the United Kingdom. She qualified as a Registered Nurse and has been working in hospitals and from 1999 worked as a Senior School Nurse in the National Health Service. She has over 25 years experience working with children in school from conducting health checks to providing health advice to the children of ages 5-18. She has provided teaching sessions in Medical Conditions to schoolteachers and health promotion sessions for children in classrooms setting. She has been a teacher of BalVikas in Sri Sathy Sai Centre from 1998-2000 and taught in Harrow Sai School from 2000 for 5 years. She joined HTSA as a Volunteer Teacher in 2017 and a teacher from 2023.

Mrs Brintheni Jeyaraj

Mrs Brintheni Jeyaraj

Year 1A

Mrs. Brintheni Jeyaraj has obtained her B.B.A(Hons) degree from the university of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She is a Chartered Management Accountant having served as a Productivity Development Officer in the Ministry of Labour, Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has also completed the Diploma in supporting Teaching and Learning from the Uxbridge College. She has displayed her interest in Thamil Language by taking part in numerous Thamil Speech competitions, debates and drama and teaching Thamil at HTSA.

Mr Kartheepan Kulendran

Mr Kartheepan Kulendran

Year 1B

He completed his G.C.E. Ordinary Level education at St. John's College, Jaffna, and pursued his G.C.E. Advanced Level studies at Colombo Hindu College. He then furthered his higher education at Sheffield Hallam University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. Currently, he works as a Quantity Surveyor, contributing to various construction projects with expertise in cost management and project planning. Passion for Tamil Language & Teaching: With a deep love for Tamil language and literature, he has dedicated himself to teaching and preserving the language. He previously served as a volunteer Tamil and Mathematics teacher at Ponnambalavaneswarar Temple in Colombo and now continues his passion as a Tamil teacher at HSTA, inspiring students with the richness of Tamil culture and language.

Mrs Mirunalini Prabaharan

Mrs Mirunalini Prabaharan

Year 2A

Mrs M Prabaharan had been a unified Postal Service Officer (B1A) in Sri Lanka from 1992-2010. She completed her Postal Management at Department of Posts, Management College, Wellawatta, Colombo. She also completed her diploma in Training Programme on IT for Productivity Improvement at Department of Computer Science, University of Moratuwa and Diploma in Business Management from the University of Hertfordshire. She has also completed CACHE QCF Caring for Children and Teaching Assistant Course in London and holds the Bachelor of Thamil Language awarded by TEDC UK. She has been teaching Thamil at HTSA since 2015.

Mrs Mahintha Sivakumar

Mrs Mahintha Sivakumar

Year 2B

Mrs Mahintha Sivakumar has obtained her BA Degree from Jaffna University in year 2006 and had been a Thamil Language teacher at Mahajana College, Sri Lanka. She has been a Thamil Language teacher at the HTSA since 2014.

Mrs Mary Lidveena Thevakumar

Year 3A
Mr Jethursan Jeyachandran

Mr Jethursan Jeyachandran

Year 3B

Mr.Jethursan Jeyachandran is a part-qualified ACCA accountant who holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance and a Master's degree (MSc) in Accounting and Business Management from Brunel University.He has been involved in teaching at Hendon Tamil School since 2020, following two years of prior training and preparation in education. He has been teaching at Harrow Tamil School since 2025. Alongside his academic and professional pursuits, he is actively engaged in Tamil media and community platforms. He serves as a radio host for ILC Tamil Radio and is also a debate speaker on Meiveli TV, contributing to discussions on social and cultural topics within the Tamil community.

Mrs Mary Joslin Pushparajah

Mrs Mary Joslin Pushparajah

Year 4A

திருமதி மேரிஜொஸ்லின் புஸ்பராஜா அவர்கள் இலங்கையில் யாழ் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் சிறப்புக்கலைப் பட்டதாரியாகவும் (BA Hon), கல்வியியல் டிப்ளோமாவையும் (Dip in Ed) பெற்று பின் முறைசாராக் கல்வி உத்தியோகத்தராக திருகோணமலை கல்வி வலயத்தில் 1995/1996 ஆண்டும் திருகோணமலை செல்வநாயகபுரம் இந்து மகா வித்தியாலயத்தில் 1997/2007 வரை ஆசிரியராகவும் அதைத் தொடர்ந்து 2008 தொடக்கம் இன்று வரை கிலிங்டன் தமிழ்க் கல்விக்கூடத்திலும் 2013 தொடக்கம் ஹரோ தமிழ்ப் பாடசாலையிலும் ஆசிரியராக பணியாற்றிக் கொண்டு இருக்கின்றார்.

Mrs Uma Jegatheesan

Mrs Uma Jegatheesan

Year 4B

Mrs. Uma Jegatheesan obtained her BA degree from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She served as a lecturer at the Teachers' Training College, Talawakala, Sri Lanka. She studied Bharatanatyam at Ramanathan college of Fine Arts, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She has expressed her interest in Thamil language development by writing, producing and directing numerous childrens dramas. She is serving as a Thamil language teacher at HTSA and is a senior staff member of Academic Board of HTSA. She has been teaching Tamil at Harrow Tamil School for more than 25 years and brings passion to every lesson.

Mrs Sasikala Thavendrarasa

Mrs Sasikala Thavendrarasa

Year 5

Mrs. Sasikala Thavendrarasa obtained her BA degree from the University of Jaffna and Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka. She was a Thamil language teacher for senior classes in Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Vavuniya. She shows her interest in Thamil language development through speeches and dramas and by also writing and directing Children's dramas. She teaches Thamil language and a senior member of Academic Board of HTSA.

Mrs Jeyarangini Kumarakurunathan

Mrs Jeyarangini Kumarakurunathan

Year 6

Mrs. Jeyarangini Kumarakurunathan obtained her BA degree from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. She has served as Thamil language teacher for senior classes at many Vavuniya state schools from 1988 to 1995. Her interest in Thamil language development has resulted in her writing and producing cultural dramas, speeches and a numerous amount of children's dramas. She is currently a presenter in ILC Thamil Radio, London. She serves as Thamil language teacher and is a senior member of Academic Board of HTSA. She has been teaching Tamil at Harrow Tamil School for over 25 years and shares her love for the language with dedication.

Mrs Gowri Srenathan

Mrs Gowri Srenathan

Year 7

Mrs Gowri Srenathan obtained her B.Com (Hons) degree from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. She also completed a Diploma in Accountancy in Sri Lanka. She taught Maths and Accounting at Kotahena Thamil Vidyalayam, Colombo for 4 years. After moving to London, she worked as an Account Assistant in several firms. She then completed her Teacher's training course at West London College. Gowri Srenathan has been a Thamil Language teacher at London Tamil Centre since 1998. She has also been a supply teacher with us at HTSA for the last 3 years. She has written and directed several Thamil dramas for both schools.

Mrs Ahalya Nityalingam

Mrs Ahalya Nityalingam

Year 8 / GCE O/L

Mrs. Ahalya Nithiyalingam is a trained and qualified Thamil language teacher and has also obtained her A-Level in Thamil from the University of Cambridge. She has also completed her BA Hons in Business Studies at the London School of Science and Technology. She taught Thamil language in Atchuvely at the Saraswathy Vidyasalai in Sri Lanka and later continued teaching Thamil language in Germany from 1994 to 2001. Her interest in Thamil language development has resulted in her writing, producing and directing dramas including a number of childrens' dramas. Having joined HTSA in 2011 as a teacher of Thamil language she is now a senior member of Academic Board of HTSA.

Mrs Nitharsana Sasiruban

Mrs Nitharsana Sasiruban

GCE A/L

நிதர்சனா Education and social science with sociology இல் இளங்கலை பட்டமும், தமிழ் இலக்கியத்தில் B.Literature பட்டமும் பெற்றவர். ஆரம்ப ஆண்டுக் கல்வியில் Level 4 சான்றிதழ் பெற்று பத்து வருடங்களாக ஆரம்ப ஆண்டுக் கல்வி ஆசிரியையாகப் பணிபுரிபவர். இலண்டன் தமிழ்ப் பாடசாலையில் தமிழ் கற்றவர். இவர் அமரர் செல்வி வடிவேலு அவர்களினதும் திருமதி மாதவி சிவலீலன் அவர்களினதும் தமிழ் மாணவி ஆவார்.

Mrs Ushanthy Logendran

Mrs Ushanthy Logendran

Fast Track

Mrs Uasanthy Logendran is a dedicated and passionate educator with a strong foundation in Tamil language, classical arts, and social sciences. Her academic journey began at Kokuvil Hindu College, Jaffna, where she excelled as a top-performing student. With a deep-rooted interest in traditional arts, she attained distinctions in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music through examinations conducted by the Northern Sri Lanka Music Society. She pursued undergraduate studies in the Arts Faculty at the University of Jaffna for two years from 1999, followed by a role as an Assistant Broadcaster at IBC Tamil Radio in London from 2005 to 2007 - demonstrating her communication skills and cultural engagement. Furthering her academic credentials, Mrs Logenthiran completed a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Science at Buckinghamshire University. Currently, she serves as a Teaching Assistant at Elmgrove Primary School, supporting young learners with compassion and commitment. Driven by her love for the Tamil language and culture, she has made significant contributions as a Tamil teacher in several community schools: South London Tamil School (2012-2018), Navalar Tamil School (2018-2020), and since 2021, at Harrow Tamil School, where she was promoted to Tamil Teacher in 2022. Her teaching continues to inspire the next generation of Tamil learners in the UK diaspora.

Voluntary Assistants

Mrs Kajalvile Thiruvarulruban Nursery
Mrs Vinothene Muhunthan Reception
Mrs Visitha Sivakanthan Reception
Miss Kaushii Jeyakumar Year 1A
Mrs Gangaathevi Kumaralingam Year 1B
Mrs Sharmila Mathanraj Year 2A
Miss Dilani Sayheeskumar Year 2A
Mrs Rajapoopathy(Amutha) Sutharsan Year 2B
Miss Vaishnavi Sayanthan Year 2B
Mrs Jeya Sribalakrishnan Fast Track
Mrs Prema Pradeep Fast Track

Fine Arts Teachers

Mrs Primalatha Niranjan

Mrs Primalatha Niranjan

Bharathanatyam

Smt Latha Niranjan started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 5 from Smt Suriyalini Veerasingam, with whom she I completed her Arangetram in 2003. She graduated in the Kalakshetra style under the renowned Guru Smt Shanthini Sivanesan, from whom she received Nattuvangam training. She has also received special training in the Kalakshetra style from the highly acknowledged Mr. and Mrs. Haripadman, and in Nattuvangam from Sir Karaikudi R. Krishnamoorthy. She continues to express her love for dance by regularly taking part in dance sessions with Smt Anne Preminie Vimaladasa. She has established the school of 'Sivasakthi Kshetra', where she trains many students and many of her disciples have achieved Diplomas and Post Diplomas. Smt. Latha Niranjan has also recently completed her master's in fine arts (MFA) at Thanjavur University and received the title 'Muthukalaimaani'.

Mrs Santhi Thayaparan

Mrs Santhi Thayaparan

Bharathanatyam

Smt Shanthi Thayaparan is a distinguished Bharatanatyam teacher based in London, with over 25 years of dedicated experience in the field. She is the founder and director of Natyashethra Nattiyalayam, a respected institution for the classical dance form. She has served on the OFAAL Examinations Committee for several decades and has held the position of Chief Examiner for the past ten years. In addition, she serves as a senior Bharatanatyam teacher and Deputy Head at the West London Tamil School. Smt Shanthi Thayaparan has successfully conducted numerous Arangetrams for her students and consistently organises the annual production Natya Manchari. She has trained a significant number of students for both the Diploma and Post-Diploma qualifications in Bharatanatyam. Several of her disciples are now imparting this esteemed art form and conducting their own classes under her tutelage. She received her training from the acclaimed dancer Smt Vasanthakumari and subsequently from the late Sri Adyar Lakshman, a revered exponent of Bharatanatyam associated with the Kalakshetra Academy in India, widely regarded as the birthplace of modern Bharatanatyam. Smt Shanthi Thayaparan recently completed her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Tanjavur University and was conferred the honorary title Muthukalaimaani. Alongside her contributions to the arts, she is employed full-time in the Finance Department of a reputed and leading organisation within the Oil and Gas sector.

Miss Preeti Mahenthran

Miss Preeti Mahenthran

Flute

Preeti Mahenthran has been training in Carnatic Flute under the tutelage of Shri P Gnanavarathan since the age of 10. She completed her arangetram in September 2019 and has performed both as a soloist and ensemble artist for numerous years. Preeti is also a Bharathanatyam dancer and Carnatic Vocalist and performs extensively across the globe. Alongside the arts, Preeti also works in Finance within the Renewables Industry.

Miss Angel Naveenathayalan

Miss Angel Naveenathayalan

Keyboard

Dr. Angel Naveenathayalan is a distinguished disciple of Mrs. Premavathy Naveenathayalan (mother). Angel holds diplomas in vocal, violin, and flute, and completed her vocal arrangetram in 2008. With 16 years of experience teaching Carnatic keyboard, she also serves as an examiner for the Oriental Fine Arts Academy of London (OFAAL) exam board. In addition to her musical pursuits, Dr Naveenathayalan has a rich academic background, commencing with a BSc in Biomedical Informatics from St George's University. She furthered her studies at Brunel University, completing two MSc degrees in Molecular Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and more impressively also gained her PhD in Biomedical engineering there. Dr Naveenathayalan has taken on various academic roles working as a lecturer and researcher in the field of biomedical engineering and is currently working as an engineer for the London Borough of Ealing (LBE) Council, while continuing to share her passion for music through teaching.

Mr Soruban Selvanayagam

Mr Soruban Selvanayagam

Keyboard

Mr Soruban Selvanayagam has been teaching Keyboard for more than 20 years. Soruban is a BSc (Hons) graduate and a member of the Royal Associated Board of Music. He was a teacher at St John\s College, Jaffna and was in charge of the College Band and the Choir. He was also responsible for producing dramas and background music.

Mr Athiyan

Mr Athiyan

Keyboard

Athiyan started learning Piano from a young age, which sparked his love for music. Under the tutelage of Sri Soruben Selvanayagam, he completed his diploma in Piano alongside the Carnatic Keyboard. He has also explored other musical pursuits, having achieved Grade 7 in Carnatic vocal and violin. Apart from music, he also has a passion for sport and is currently working towards his ACA qualification.

Mr Arun Maheswaran

Mr Arun Maheswaran

Miruthangam also: Gadham

Arun Maheswaran is a senior disciple of the late Shri K Anandandesan. Performing his Arangetram in 2007, he volunteers his spare time in aiding Ananthalaya UK, set up by his Guru, the late Sri K Anandanadesan, whose aim is to promote Carnatic Music, in particular the Mritangam, to young kids in the UK. Arun has accompanied many esteemed artists around the world, such as as Shri R. Suryaprakash, Shri Rithvik Raja, Ghatam Vikku Vinayakram and Shri Manipallavam K Sarangan to name a few. Alongside his musical pursuits, Arun works as a Senior DevOps engineer at BAE systems.

Mr Madunan Uthayakumar

Miruthangam

Madunan has been learning Mridangam under the guidance of Sri Arun Maheswaran since the age of three. With years of dedicated training, he successfully completed his Arangetram in July 2023, and currently still progresses his training under his Guru to further hone his skills. In addition to the Mridangam, Madunan also plays the Ghatam also under his guru's mentorship. Beyond personal practice, he contributes to the Carnatic music community by assisting his guru and peers at Ananthalaya Uk and as an Assistant Mridangam Teacher at Harrow Tamil School Association, helping nurture the next generation of percussionists. While deeply passionate about music, Madunan is also pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at UCL.

Miss Loaghitha Kugapiragasam

Miss Loaghitha Kugapiragasam

Veena

Loaghitha is a disciple of Smt Sivatharini Sahathevan and former HTSA student. She started learning Veena and Violin in 2005 and obtained a Diploma in both instruments in 2015. Loaghitha was a member of the HTSA orchestra where she participated in the Music for Youth festival, performing in Birmingham and at the Royal Albert Hall. In addition, she has achieved grade 7 in Carnatic Vocal and grade 5 in Piano. Alongside her music pursuits, Loaghitha is an ACCA qualified chartered accountant, currently working in Audit.

Mr Jalatharan Sithamparanathan

Mr Jalatharan Sithamparanathan

Violin

Mr. S. Jalatharan originated from a musical family in Alaveddy and son of nathaswara viduvan Kalamamani S. S. Sithamparanathan. He is disciple of late T.V. Pitchaiappah, Melakaveri Thiyagarajan and W.S. Muraari. Famous vocalist Mr. Sanmugarakavan has taught his advance melodies in vocal. He graduated from Academy in First Class as well as Chennai University in BCA. He has accompanied many leading Carnatic musicians in India, Sri Lanka and London. He has received many awards for his violin including a special one from former Sri Lankan President.

Miss Anusiri Thayaparan

Miss Anusiri Thayaparan

Violin

Anusiri began learning violin from 2015, as a former HSTA student, under the guidance of Mr Jalatharan Sithamparanathan, and completed diploma in 2022. In addition, she has completed her diploma in Carnatic vocal under Mrs Thevambigai Aravinthan. Alongside her music pursuits, she is currently studying A levels. Anusiri has also achieved A*s in both O/L(GCSE) and A level Tamil under HTSA.

Mrs Sivatharsiga Jeyananthan

Mrs Sivatharsiga Jeyananthan

Vocal

She is a senior disciple of Mr and Mrs Thavadiyur Rassaiaya Thirugnanasampanthan. she completed her bachelor's degree with the with first class vocal and sub subject miruthangam at university of Jaffna then she received "Sangeetha Kalavithakar" awarded by North Ceylon oriental music society with first class vocal and sub violin.After her graduation she worked as a volunteer music teacher in Jaffna Hindu primary school and Jaffna Stanley college. When she came to the UK she joined in two Tamil schools. (West London Tamil school, Greenford and London Tamil centre Wembley).She started volunteering with ARA trust in a team delivering children's activities where she's supervised helped with arts and signing. She also works as a supervisor at the Carramea community resource centre Harrow.

Mrs Thilakasakthi Aramuthan

Mrs Thilakasakthi Aramuthan

Vocal

Vocal teacher focused on shruti, raga and confident performance.

Mr Arun Maheswaran

Mr Arun Maheswaran

Gadham also: Miruthangam

Arun Maheswaran is a senior disciple of the late Shri K Anandandesan. Performing his Arangetram in 2007, he volunteers his spare time in aiding Ananthalaya UK, set up by his Guru, the late Sri K Anandanadesan, whose aim is to promote Carnatic Music, in particular the Mritangam, to young kids in the UK. Arun has accompanied many esteemed artists around the world, such as as Shri R. Suryaprakash, Shri Rithvik Raja, Ghatam Vikku Vinayakram and Shri Manipallavam K Sarangan to name a few. Alongside his musical pursuits, Arun works as a Senior DevOps engineer at BAE systems.

Mr Adsayan Ganesh

Mr Adsayan Ganesh

Kanjira

Adsayan is currently going into third year of Bsc Psychology at the University of Warwick. He has been playing Miruthangam and Kanjira from a young age, under the tutelage of his guru Arun Master and paramguru Anandanadesan Master and recently completed his miruthangam arangetram in September last year.

Mr Shai Kuganesan

Mr Shai Kuganesan

Morsing

Shai Kuganesan is a disciple of Shri Arun Maheswaran for mridangam and learnt the morsing under the tutelage of the Late Shri Kandiah Anandanadesan. He has been learning morsing since 2017 and completed his mridangam and vocal arangetram in July 2024. He is currently in his final year of Chemistry at Imperial College London.

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