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Ushering in the New Year in Culturally Meaningful Manner in Colombo -by Uditha Devapriya and Pasindu Nimsara Source:Thuppahis whose preferred title is “Kévum, KrÏda, and Kadé: Avurudu in Colombo”  … from The Island, 19 April 2024 No Avurudu would be complete without an Avurudu Ulela. It has become part of our national social calendar, an event that must be organised, a tradition that must be kept. Practically every institution, from nurseries to universities to companies to Rotaract Societies, has a shot at holding one. The result is that somehow or the other, an Avurudu Ulela unfolds somewhere every other day until the end of April. In Colombo, and most major cities, Avurudu Ulela, or Festivals, serve a decorative function. They are designed, structured, and “ordered” to represent the ideal of Avurudu. In a typical Avurudu Festival, at least the best among them, spectators are made to imagine what Avurudu means, or is supposed to mean. Our contention is that ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 27th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Passion of Christ ….. A unique presentation by the Sri Lanka New South Wales Catholic Association – By Aubrey Joachim Aurudu Nakath 2024 – in Sinhala ( සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) TEST CRICKET IN THE LIMELIGHT AS AUSTRALIA-INDIA RIVALRY GROWS Exercise (walking) is a powerful medicine for daily life. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Two Twin Hundreds by Dhananjaya & Kamindu create history for Lanka – By Michael Roberts MEDIA RELEASE – International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced Sophie Molineux makes dream return as Australia seal ODI series The World in Turmoil – Ecologically; Spiritually; Economically; and Politically. – By Noor Rahim International Cricket Schedule for Season 2024-25 Announced THE ROYAL COLLEGE THAT NURTURED ME – by Lorenz Pereira Line dance ...

Mar 28, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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HRCSL directs Royal College to rectify wrong prefects’ appointments – By SUSITHA FERNANDO Source : dailymirror The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed Royal College, Colombo 7 to rectify the alleged wrong appointments made to the Prefects Council for 2024. The Human Rights Commission made this direction following seven complaints filed by students of Royal College who claimed their rights were violated by the appointments of prefects for the year 2024.  They cited the Principal of Royal College and Director – National Schools and the Minister of Education and copies of the complaints had been sent to the Education Ministry Secretary, the Minister of the Education and the Presidential Investigation Commission. The HRCSL headed by Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya inquired into the initial complaints on Friday (March 15) and examined the appointment criteria of two randomly taken prefect appointments and two that were rejected.  The commission observed irregularities and ...

Mar 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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St. Peter’s win on first innings and into semis Source : dailynews St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya won on first inning against Dharmaraja College Kandy in the quarter final and advanced to the semi final of the Under 19 division 1 Tier ‘B’ inter schools cricket tournament at Royal College ground Colombo yesterday. Shennan Rodrigo, left arm spinner of St. Peter’s claimed 6 wickets for 39 runs against Dharmaraja College Kandy in the first innings. *At Reid Avenue (Match drawn) St.Peter’s College Bambalapitiya: 179 (41.4) (Vishen Halambage 33, Oween Salgado 32, Dilana Damsara 25, Shennan Rodrigo 24, Lashmika Perera 23, Joshua Sebasthian 16, Dulara Bandulasena 3/20, Nisala Abeyrathne 2/18, Dakshika Manukalpa 2/34) and 245 (69.2) (Vishen Halambage 45, Lashmika Perera 31, Ishira Ayupala 31, Asadisa De Silva 28, Nathan David 27, Dilana Damsara 23, Dulara Bandulasena 3/18, Lakvin Abeysinghe 3/77, Hirun Maduranga 2/30) Dharmaraja College Kandy: 148 (46.1) (Lakwin Abeysinghe 80, Irusha Jayawardana 27, Shennan ...

Mar 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Hulugalle’s Appreciation of Revd Senior’s Career in Old Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis FROM the recent ISLAND article …. 3-3-2024 …. by HAJ HULUGALLE on Revd SENIOR of Trinity and Ceylon” .… with highlighting emphasis added by The Editor, Thuppahi “Robert Crossette Thambiah and I, devoted old pupils of his, published these short poems in a slim volume called “Vita Magistra.” The centenary of the birth of W. S. Senior falls on Friday, May 10. Some of my younger readers may well ask, who he was and why any notice should be taken of his hundredth birthday. Walter Stanley Senior came to Ceylon in 1906 and, when I first met him in 1910, he was Vice-Principal of Trinity College, Kandy. He was a fine classical scholar, a great teacher, a social worker and, although a Yorkshireman, Sri Lanka’s best poet. ...

Mar 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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100 YEARS AT REID AVENUE – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam (58 group) In 1923, Royal College moved to the present location at Reid Avenue from its previous one  at Thurstan Road, which was handed over to the University. On 10th October, Governor Sir William Manning declared open the new buildings making a permanent abode for the school a reality. Plans for a new school was drawn up in 1918 approved by government and the building when completed, was to serve as a model for a fully organised secondary school. Construction commenced in August 1919, and at the beginning of second term in 1923, nine classes were moved into the new site. From the inception, school has directed itself in producing people capable of spearheading advancement. The secular principle and multicultural environment, fosters free exchange of ideas and recognition of diverse identities, maintaining a rich history of tradition being passed down ...

Feb 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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 OBITUARY Dr AHMED NAISZ HANIFFA 9 JANUARY 1935 – 7 DECEMBER 2023 It is with much  sadness that I refer to the death of Dr AN Haniffa who I have known for the past nearly eighty years. Affectionately called “Hani” or even “Honey” he was one of three Moor boys who entered Royal College in 1946.   The two others viz Hussein Ismeth Rahim aka Tooty, Jehan Raheem, have both predeceased him.  Dr AN aniffa Haniffa on completing his education at Royal College, entered the Ceylon Medical College following in the footsteps of elder brother MN Haniffa who was a year senior to us in school.  I know that the elder brother represented Royal at Rugby, and I have a faint recollection of Hani too playing rugby for Royal. Both brothers passed out as doctors in the mid to late nineteen fifties. After gaining post graduate qualifications in England, Hani ...

Jan 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Obituaries Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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 Royal College Group of 92 Australia Wing – 50th Birthday Bash photos by Roy Grafix – Once a Royalist always a Royalist! Once a Royalist always a Royalist! Many prominent educational institutions in the world boast of unique traditions, customs and behaviours that intricately define their institutional identity. Yet, the camaraderie experienced, and the timeless connections forged at Reid avenue are unparalleled, and truly defines the institution that is Royal College, Colombo. Once a Royalist always a Royalist! In a testament to the enduring brotherhood and in the spirit gracefully passed down through generations, this year, the 92 Group of Royal College celebrated their collective 50th birthdays in grand style. The festivities were kicked-off during the 144th Battle of the Blues and reached a crescendo in the home country at the gala dinner, ‘Aged to Perfection’ during September.  This month the baton was passed onto to the Australia members of 92 ...

Dec 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , , ,
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ROYAL COLLEGE CADET PLATOON 1980-By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source:Island An extract from the book “G R A T I T U D E” (Retired from Sri Lanka Navy) Former Chief of Defence Staff The School Cadet Organization of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) was established in 1881 by Mr. John B Cull, the Principal of Royal College, Colombo 7. The idea of introducing Cadetting to Royal was to train the students on drill to make them disciplined and responsible. Mr. Cull believed that well trained and disciplined youth at school will later become more responsible citizens with leadership skills and eventually will be better prepared for success in life. History says that about 320 Ceylon school cadets at the ages of 16 to 20 years had volunteered to fight alongside the Allied Forces in the Great War from 1914 to 1918. Royal, St Thomes, Trinity and Kingswood sent ...

Nov 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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