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PETERITES END THEIR 2022 RUGBY SEASON IN STYLE – by Joe Paiva I am very elated to hear the news of the triumphant Peterite Team. The phoenix rises from the Ashes. Lazarus rises from his tomb. However one swallow does not  necessarily mean it is Spring followed by Summer. The SPC victory,  while joyous should be analysed in its entirety without fear or favour. What did SPC learn? Reality check. Where to from here? Continuous Improvement  How can  SPC replicate that performance.   Sustainability  Was every single players contribution valued. Coaching Staff. Supporters.  Parent Community.  Not to be the best at any cost Rather the best SPC can be. Enjoy the game as true sportsmen WIN, DRAW or LOSE. Enjoy the journey rather than be totally focused on the destination. Trophies, Champion, Prize Money, Ego. Let humanity be the judge. In 5 to 10 years it would be a distant memory. After ...

Sep 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , , , , ,
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Transformation of Galle Face green  by Dr Harold Gunatillake The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward,  although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today.  The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course but was also  used for cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.   The Dutch initially laid out the Galle Face Green to enable their cannons to a strategic line of  fire against the Portuguese. One version of how the name Galle Face is derived is that it is  from the original Dutch name for the fortifications, in that the gateway which gave access to  the Colombo Fort was called the Gal Gate, as it faced southwards to Galle and faas means  front, so it means in front of the fortification that encountered toward Galle. Another version ...

Aug 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,
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