A review by Chaniru Senhas (Web Content Team)
The Junior School Inter House Swimming Meet was held on the 13th of October, at the College Swimming Pool Complex, with the participation of many young Trinity athletes. The participants showcased their dedication and swimming skills in a variety of categories, from freestyle to breaststroke. The event celebrated not only the thrill of victory but also the joy of sportsmanship.
The dawn staged upon with a set of junior swimmers, who, in a unique manner exclusive towards the sport, welcoming the special honourees, the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Shelton Samadanam, Vice Principal, Mr. Krishanthan Anthonydas, Co Vice Principal, Mr. Ananda Marasinghe, Headmistresses of the Middle School and Junior School, Mrs. Krishni George and Mrs. Tissera, Mr. Samarasekara and the Prefect of Games, Mr. Uththiya Wijesinghe. After the warm reception, the National flag, College flag and the house flags were hauled up, which was followed by the opening prayer given by the chaplain.
As the inauguration concluded , the events commenced along with the length category. It was followed by a short recess and the invitation relays, in which Mahamaya Girls’ College Kandy and Hillwood College Kandy took part in the girls’ category, whilst Dharmaraja College Kandy, Kingswood College Kandy, and Chandananda Buddhist College took part in the boys’ category. The presentation of awards to the winners of the invitation relays was followed by the breadth events. The event was then brought to a successful conclusion with the presentation of awards to all the winners, the address by the Headmistress of the Junior School, Mrs. Tissera followed by instilling a sense of pride and patriotism towards the country through the National Anthem.
The placements of the houses are as follows:
1st place – Boarding House (302 points)
2nd place – Carter Reds (134 points)
3rd place – Carter Yellows (129 points)
4th place – Campbell House (61 points)
5th place – Carter Blues (49 points)
The champion swimmers of each grade are as follows:
Grade 3 – S.M.D.A.D Serasinghe (Boarding House)
Grade 4 – R.M.K.G.V.D.B. Rathnayake (Boarding House)
Grade 5 – M.M.A. Anfas (Carter Reds) and W. Pradeepan (Boarding House)
Our heartfelt gratitude is expressed towards the newly appointed teacher in charge of swimming, Ms. Anne Andrew, the head coach of swimming, Mr. Pemlath, the headmistress of the Junior School, Mrs. Tissera, to all the house teachers, the staff members of the Junior School, students and the Support Staff who contributed towards the success of this event.
