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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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colonial architecture, Governor Sir William Manning, Reid Avenue, Rev. Barcroft Boake, Royal College, Royal College Colombo, Royalists, sri Lankan school

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Ceylon Medical College, Dr AHMED NAISZ HANIFFA, El Dorado, Family Heritage, Hugh Karunanayake, Muslim Law, Obituary, Royal College, Rugby Player, Sri Lanka Ambassador, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Sri Lankan Medical Professional, Wellawatte

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged 92 Group, Australia, Roy Grafix, Royal College, Royalist, Sydney Opera House

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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged John B Cull, Royal College

Lakshman Wickremasinghe’s Allround Excellence at Royal College in 1944-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Lam Seneviratne: Email Note to Michael Roberts, 12 November 2023 The recent articles by you and Rajiva Wijesinha in connection of the 40th death anniversary of Bishop Lakshman Wickremasinghe are great tributes to him. They speak of him as a Priest, Chaplain and Bishop, his human qualities and how he lived his life as a true disciple of Jesus Christ, touching the lives of many. ...

Nov 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Lakshman Wickremasinghe, Rajiva Wijesinha, Royal College

OBITUARY : JEHAN RAHEEM – By Hugh Karunanayake JEHAN RAHEEM (19. 6. 1935 – 25.10.2023) Jehan Raheem, my classmate through Royal Prep School and thereafter in Royal College,, and an outstanding intellect, passed away in his home in New York, yesterday. His demise was mistakenly announced a week ago, but the end was near, and he finally succumbed to the ravages of cancer in the morning of 25 October. A man given to a wry sense of humour, would have been thinking on the lines of Mark Twain on the unintended falsity, by exclaiming that “rumours of my death are vastly exaggerated”! Born in Hulftsdorf where his father enjoyed a lucrative practice as a lawyer, Jehan was the eldest of nine children, all high achievers, with Jehan the eldest showing the way to his younger siblings. . Of portly build, he was a friendly and genial person very popular with ...

Nov 3, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake, Obituaries Tagged Ceylon Society of Australia, Hugh Karunanayake, JEHAN RAHEEM, Prof Lyn Ludowyk, Royal College, Royal Prep School

Rugby legend Navaratnam dies aged 98 Source:Dailymirror Former Sri Lanka Rugby star Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam passed away today, (19) aged 98. Having come through the ranks of Royal College, Navaratnam went on to represent Ceylon rugby team in the 1940s and 1950s. He was also one of the three local native Sri Lankans to represent the Sri Lankan national team which had then been dubbed ‘All-White Sri Lanka.’ Born in Jaffna, Navaratnam was a super star for CR and FC during the 1950s where most notably he led the Red Shirts to Clifford Cup Victory in 1954. At the end of his playing career, he took up coaching. He gave away Royal College his services for free for many years. In addition to being a brilliant ruggerite and coach, Navaratnam had also been elected as the President of the Ceylon Rugby Football Union in 1972 and re-elected as the President ...

Oct 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A.F. Raymond, Royal College, Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam

Royal College in Colombo: Its History-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Lam Seneviratne, whose preferred title is “100 Years of Royal College at Reid Avenue” A centenary in the life of an Institution is a very long period and calls for much celebration. However, for Royal College, now 188 years old, a grand celebration to mark 100 years at Reid Avenue may not be appropriate. Rev. Joseph Marsh It is opportune to look back to the 88 years of Royal College before its life at Reid Avenue and make a brief sketch. In 1831 the Rev. Joseph Marsh, a 28-year-old Scotsman, arrived in Ceylon as a Missionary of the Church Missionary Society in Cotta (Kotte). He was a Mathematics and Classics Tutor and was appointed the Headmaster of the CMS. This Institute educated and trained young men to be catechists and priests of the Anglican Christian faith, to go out as missionaries and minister ...

Oct 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Arunachalam Ponnambalam, D.K.G.de Silva, J.C.A. Corea, Royal College

77th Bradby Shield Encounter: Royal win second leg, retain Shield Source:Dailymirror Royal College retained the Bradby Shield after recording a 27-17 over Trinity College in the second leg of the 77th encounter at Reid Avenue. With the seven-point victory margin Royal were able to overturn the three-point deficit they had after losing the first leg 13-10 in Kandy two weeks ago, winning 37-30 on aggregate. Royal ran in five tries, of which one was converted, while Trinity scored two converted tries and a penalty. ...

Aug 6, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Royal College, TRINITY COLLEGE

Bradby Shield: Trinity College pull off stunning win over Royal College Source:Dailymirror Trinity College pulled off a stunning 13-10 win over Royal College in the first leg of the 77th Bradby Encounter in Pallekele. The win came on the back of a strong second-half performance from the Trinitians, who overturned a 10-00 half-time deficit. ...

Jul 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bradby Shield, Royal College, TRINITY COLLEGE