The All Island Western Music and Dance Competition organised by the Ministry of Education was held on 8th July 2019 at the National Institute of Education. Trinity College was placed in the primary age group A1 (boys) Category, for this event. The Junior School choir came first in their category and the 34 choristers performed:
At Trinity it’s definitely not strange to see gap year teaching assistants from abroad helping out and taking part in all sorts of events at school, you could say that it is almost a tradition. The newest members joining the Trinity family are Arthur and Patrick, who will be following courses in Languages an Economic
Albert Hildebrand Theodore De Soysa, or simply A. H. T. De Soysa is a man who many consider to be Trinity College’s greatest benefactor. The son of Solomon Peter De Soysa and Dora Caroline Weerasuriya, he was a renowned planter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born on the 14th of March, 1889, he attended Trinity College from
Our class trip to Anuradhapura was a fantastic experience. We started at 5.15 in the morning, the teachers organized groups and classes. The trip started as we filled into our buses, waving goodbye to our parents and finally we were off. It was very interesting to see Kandy in the darkness. Lamp posts were turned
One of the most creditable achievements for Sri Lanka took place more than 70 years ago. Sri Lanka was then famous for Ceylon Tea and was one of the treasured islands of the British colonies. Springing out of it was Duncan White, a talented and versatile young athlete from Trinity College who is the first Sri
Article by Ranil Bibile KANDY! The very name is redolent of history, culture, festivals, dances, caparisoned elephants, and historic rituals. Ancient temples nestle in remote corners of this Cande Udarata – the old Kandyan Kingdom. The architecture, hipped roofs, frescoes, wood carvings and antiquities of these places of worship provide a veritable feast for the
As Trinity College was founded on 17th January 1872, today we commemorate 147 years of its continuous existence. As we remember all those who have made Trinity “the best”, below are some selected items from its history, recognising some important moments and personalities we have had. The humble beginnings The missionaries of the Church Missionary Society
Once again it was the time for one of the most anticipated events in the Trinity calendar – held this year on the 2nd of December 2018. The service comprised nine readings from the Bible, each followed by carols which has relevance with the reading. The choir is known for singing in several languages, with
Mr Lionel Perera, as the oldest living member of the Trinity family, has established himself amongst those who attend the numerous events in the Trinity calendar, especially cricket and rugby encounters along with events held in the Chapel. While speaking to Mr Perera, we realized that he is a fount of information on Trinity history