Trinity College, Kandy is pleased to announce that Master Lithum Lokuyaddehige and Master Hiranga Bandara Suraweera have each received a Silver Award at The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025, the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools.
This year, the competition witnessed a record-breaking 53,434 entries from across 56 Commonwealth nations, making Hiranga and Lithum’s achievements particularly noteworthy. By taking part in this global platform, both students had the honour of representing Trinity College, Kandy and Sri Lanka among thousands of young writers from around the Commonwealth.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was established in 1883 by the Royal Commonwealth Society. It provides a platform for youngsters across the Commonwealth to express their ideas on global issues through creative writing. The competition continues to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and help students cultivate strong communication skills.
The Royal Commonwealth Society announced the 2025 winners following an exceptional year of participation. The competition reached a historic milestone, attracting 53,434 entries from 56 Commonwealth nations, marking a 53 per cent increase from 2024. Submissions came from 54 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Maldives.
We warmly congratulate Hiranga and Lithum on their achievements and thank their teachers, families and peers for the steady support provided throughout their writing journey.
