The wistful musings of a reluctant émigré-By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera Source:Island It has been a cold and wet winter in London. As I snuggle-up in my rocking chair to write my thoughts I can hear the wind howling outside. The raindrops are carried horizontally by the strong south-westerly wind battering the window panes and dripping down in torrents. I still have grateful memories of a happy 12 years at Wesley College. The school on Karlsruhe Hill was established with missionary zeal and some colonial vigour but it catered for all Ceylonese. The school became the cradle of multiculturalism. Protected from the polarised world outside, it remained secular and was driven by merit. Since the very beginning Wesley has strived hard to become a modern, forward-thinking school. The school has a strong record of academic achievements and a full programme of wider life activities, including the arts and sports. ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 17th March 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Pakistan Win Third HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup With Narrow Victory Over India Health & Views – MARCH 1st issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake LOVED & REMEMBERED – By Charles Schokman More Kumars and Singhs as South-Asian Participation Surges in Australian Cricket SUNDAY CHOICE – THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD – By Charles Schokman Little or Forgotten Saviours of the Motherland. – By Noor Rahim Highlights of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka MAHESHA SANDAMALI – RENOWNED VOCALIST ,RUNNER UP IN DERANA DREAM STAR,ADJUDICATOR IN A REALITY COMPETITION,PLAY BACK SINGER,POSSESSES A MASTERS IN MUSIC FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA,TO COMMENCE HER OWN MUSIC ACADEMY. – By Sunil Thenabadu ALSTON KOCH makes the night sparkle as a true professional would in a very emotional & stunning ...
Mar 17, 2024
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The two years that changed my life-By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera Source:Island In 1958 my father moved to Kolonnawa. We could see the Government Factory from our verandah. The factory chimneys spewed smoke all day and all night. We lived constantly under this cloud of pollutants. At the edge of our property was a tall perimeter fence of the Kolonnawa Oil Installation. For three years we lived next to this ‘time bomb’ which could ignite any minute with devastating consequences. In those days we believed the Government was trustworthy and worked for the benefit of the people. We’ve been let down so many times. After 10 long years at Wesley College I had reached the top of the pile. Now I was a sixth former and a prefect with all its trappings of prestige and privileges. The science laboratories were my domain for a formidable and forbidding two years. ...
Wesley claim Sathasivam Trophy with 10-wicket win over Thomians-By M. Shamil Amit Source:Sundaytimes Wesley College claimed the M. Sathasivam Challenge Trophy for the very first time since its inauguration in 1999, after handing S. Thomas’ College a 10-wicket defeat at Campbell Park, as the hosts also claimed a vital century old traditional first XI match after many moons against the opponent. Chasing a target of eight runs with ample overs in hand, Wesley wasted no time at all as they utilised only three deliveries to out of the 48, to score 12 runs and seal the victory. Earlier in the day, Wesley resumed at their overnight total of 143-4, as man on duty, Sahil Dias, who was 88 not out, powered his way to muster 116 runs and help his team pile up 256 runs, in reply to the Thomians’ score of 129-9 declared. Dias faced 178 deliveries, hit 10 ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Former Richmond and Saracens cricket captain Arnold Adihetty dies aged 91 By Sa’adi Thawfeeq Source:-www.ft.lk Former Richmond College, Galle and Saracens SC cricket captain Arnold Adihetty has died at the age of 91 in a hospital in Middlesex on Sunday following a bad chest infection. A hard-hitting batsman, useful medium-paced seam bowler and an excellent fielder, Adihetty captained Richmond College in 1949 and 1950 and was the first to captain Saracens SC in the Sara Trophy division I tournament in 1957. He also led Saracens in the Daily News Trophy tournament. Adihetty was a versatile sportsman at Richmond College excelling at cricket, football and athletics. Thalaath Ismail, a cricketing stalwart of Saracens SC and Patron of the club, who played in the Daily News Trophy and Sara Trophy tournaments under Adihetty’s captaincy, said: “Arnold was a very amenable person and got on very well with his teammates. He led a ...
Sep 25, 2021
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Rugby Star Terrence was also a fine coach-by Althaf Nawaz Henry Terrence Source:Dailynews Wesley College, Colombo is a leading Christian School which has played a pivotal role in sports and studies. Rugby has a prominent place in their sports calendar producing several champion sides which have put up some belligerent performances. Some of their players’ opted to continue their rugby career and played at club level later representing the country. Henry Terrence was another player who entered that elite rugby players list at school with a successful career. Henry was born in 1986 in Colombo and his father is Peter Terrence a businessman by profession while mother Inul is a housewife. He has two siblings Diana and Enoch. Henry was enrolled at Wesley College in 1993 as a primary school student and completed his academic career in 2005. ...
Wesley College, a hallowed seat of learning Source:sundayobserver The Methodist Mission began in Ceylon in 1814, with the arrival of a team of missionaries sent by the British Conference. At the 150th anniversary in 1964, the Conference of the Methodist Church, Ceylon received its full autonomy. From the beginning, Education has had an important role. Schools were established in many places. Of the 177 Methodist schools in 1960, 175 schools were taken over by the Government that year. Only Wesley College, Colombo and Methodist College, Colombo remained under the ownership and administration of The Methodist Church. Wesley College Colombo, a leading, premier Christian boys’ school was founded on March 2, 1874 and named after John Wesley (1703–1791), the great Evangelist and Founder of the Methodist Church. Tradition has it that every year, the Double Blue Fraternity gather to celebrate the memory of the Founder of Wesley College the Rev. Daniel ...
Feb 21, 2021
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Zubair Doray was a fine sportsman-by Indika Welagedara Zubair Doray Source:Dailynews Former Wesleyite Zubair Doray who died on Saturday was a fine sportsman. In school he excelled in Rugby, Cricket and Hockey. He was an attacking full back who turned out for Wesley College from 1979-1981. After leaving school he joined the CR & FC and played for the Longden place club from 1982-1987 manning the last line of defence. He donned the Sri Lanka jersey at the 1982 Rugby Asiad in Singapore and 1984 Asiad in Fukuoka City Japan. He also represented the Sri Lanka seven a side rugby team at the Hong Kong sevens. ...
Dec 25, 2020
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Cricket star Abu Fuard remembered-by Hafiz Marikar SOURCE:Daily News Cricketer Abu Fuard is remembered on his eighth death anniversary, He died at the age of 76 on 28th July 2012, He was a former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer and administrator. He represented Ceylon in first-class cricket between 1956 and 1970. He gave a big hand for cricket and on September 11, 1985, when Sri Lanka recorded their maiden Test victory against India at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium it was the finest moment for Abu who was the chairman of the National Selection Committee which he served for nearly a decade. When Sri Lanka won the first Test, he was the team manager of the national side. He was one of the best administrators in the field of cricket at that time. When he was in office he did a lot of good work in refurbishing the indoor cricket nets and ...
Jul 28, 2020
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Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Operation Hope: Celebration Luncheon – Sunday 27th October 2019 (Melbourne event) St Peter’s College Old Boys Social Club – Peterite Melbourne Rugby Group presents Scrum Down – Rugby Fellowship Dinner Dance Spring Breeze Dinner Dance 2019 September Breeze – Live Music with Cazcade Band & Trevine Joseph (and DJ Sebb) – Sydney event Mind Connections and Positive Vibes Foundation presents Pawsitive – steps towards mental health – Mind, Doggy and Spirit festival (Sunday 29th September 2019) – Sydney (Castle Hill) event Wesley College(Colombo) OBA(NSW) Inc Presents Double Blue Spring Ball Click below for events ...
Sep 25, 2019
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