L.E. Blaze Archives

Why Sri Lanka Must Keep History in Schools – By Avishka Mario SeneWiratna Angela Merkel believes teaching history can confront German’s dark past Source : dailymirror Angela Merkel often emphasised the importance of confronting the Holocaust and Germany’s dark past, using historical memory to promote democratic values and social responsibility Yet, for much of this long past, the general populace remained distant from the richness of their own historical heritage. The absence of printed materials meant that historical knowledge was confined to the privileged few who had access to palm-leaf manuscripts, often housed in temples or private collections Unlike many global powers that take pride in their modern accomplishments, Sri Lanka stands unique in its possession of a written history that stretches back more than two and a half millennia. Few nations can claim such continuity of record and cultural memory. Angela Merkel Yet, for much of this long past, ...

L.E. Blaze – Introduction – by Rev John Blaze Photo source: Wikiwand That was my Uncle Louis. Many years ago my mother, Dorrit painted from life the only existing portrait of him. It won many first prizes as the best portrait in several Art Exhibitions in Ceylon and overseas. It hung in the lounge room of our home in East Bentleigh whilst the eleven founders of the ACF met at the foundation meeting. Four years ago, after my mother’s death my brother and I, knowing that he also did not have long to live, he and I decided that he should should take it to Kandy and present it to Kingswood College at their annual Speech Night. Uncle Louis, as an educationist was an innovator. He wanted to break down the “ them and us” prevailing barriers between teachers and pupils so that would all be “gentlemen of Kingswood”. He ...