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Reviewed by Thejaka Abeysekara (Web Content Team) The Trinity College Automotive Society recently had the privilege of hosting an engaging and educational workshop on engine tune-ups, led by the knowledgeable team from Carson’s Garage. This event was more than just an opportunity to learn; it was a hands-on experience that deepened our understanding of engine mechanics and fueled our passion for automobiles. The workshop began with a discussion of carburetors, focusing on their importance in enhancing engine performance in older models. Through detailed explanations and practical demonstrations, we learned how proper carburetor tuning can lead to smoother operation and increased efficiency. The session also covered other critical components such as camshafts, injectors, and distributors, giving us a well-rounded understanding of engine mechanics. One of the workshop highlights was the focus on ignition systems, specifically the differences between CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) and platinum point systems. The Carson’s Garage team expertly guided us through the technical details, helping us understand how these systems impact overall engine performance. We are deeply grateful to Carson’s Garage for their expertise and support in conducting this workshop. Their guidance and knowledge were invaluable in enhancing our understanding of engine tune-ups and fueling our passion for automotive mechanics. Thank you, Carson’s Garage, for empowering us with the tools and knowledge to pursue our passion for engines and automobiles. Your support is instrumental in advancing our education, enabling us to gain practical experience and deepen our understanding of automotive mechanics. We are sincerely grateful for your invaluable contribution.
The Provincial Sports Meet 2024, organized by the Department of Education – Central Province, saw an outstanding performance by the Trinity College Table Tennis teams at the Provincial Sports Complex in Digana on August 27th, 2024. The event brought together talented players from across the province, with Trinity College emerging as a dominant force across multiple categories. Under 18 Team Event – Champions Trinity College’s Under 18 Table Tennis team emerged victorious, claiming the championship title with stellar performances throughout the tournament. The team showcased remarkable skill, defeating Vidyartha College 3-1 in the semi-finals, and following it up with a clean sweep victory over Dharmaraja College (3-0) in the finals. This triumph marks a significant achievement for the team and further solidifies their position as top contenders in the sport. Team Members: Under 16 Team Event – 3rd Place In a hard-fought competition, the Under 16 team managed to secure 3rd place after a challenging semi-final against Vidyartha College. Displaying grit and determination, they bounced back to defeat St. Sylvester’s College in the 3rd place play-off, with a score of 3-1. Team Members: Under 20 Singles Event – Champion and Runner-Up In the Under 20 Singles event, where 3 players from each school competed, Trinity College dominated the finals, with two of its players reaching the final round. Shafiullah Akram secured the championship, while Akesh Dimantha claimed the 1st runner-up position, marking a historic double victory for the school in this category. A Team Effort The success of the Trinity College Table Tennis teams was made possible through the dedicated efforts of their coach, Mr. Sampath Kumara, and the support of the Master-in-Charge (MIC), Mr. Naveen Abeysekara. Their guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping the teams into formidable competitors. Trinity College’s table tennis achievements at the Provincial Sports Meet 2024 are a testament to the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence in sports, and we look forward to more victories in the future.
We are proud to announce the exceptional performance of our students in the International A Level (IAL) examinations held in May/June 2024. We are excited to share their outstanding results. High Achievers MOHAMMED UMMAR AHLAK BARY Sugumar Madhushakar Abdul Basith Mran U.G.D. Adithya W.W.M.R.R.N. Weerasekara Sithija Sejan Gamage Rashan Manindra Fonseka M.V.C.S. Perera
Review by Banura Karunarathna From July 24 to July 30, 2024, the Trinity College National Drum and Dance Troupe embarked on an inspiring journey to Thailand, representing Sri Lanka at an international cultural event celebrating the 72nd birthday of the King of Thailand. This tour, organized by the International Folklore Artists Network Organization, provided a remarkable platform for cultural exchange and global exposure. Led by Akash Abeysinghe (Troupe Leader) and Dheemath Amarasinghe (Assistant Troupe Leader), our troupe performed a variety of traditional Sri Lankan dances, including the upcountry WES dance, the low-country DEWOL dance, and the Naga Raksha dance. Their dedication was evident in every performance, showcasing Sri Lankan heritage with grace and skill. The talented participants included: Highlights of our tour included: exhibition at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, followed by the first show at the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station, broadcast live on Thai television. We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated instructor, Mr. Sunil Chandrasiri, and our esteemed director of TCCEI, Mr. Wasana Dissanayake, for their invaluable support and guidance. Their contributions were instrumental to the success of our tour. We are immensely proud of our troupe’s achievements and are grateful for the support from our school’s administration. This tour was not only a celebration of our cultural heritage but also an unforgettable experience that strengthened our connection to global traditions.
As the August vacation commenced, the staff of Trinity College, Kandy waited with bated breath for the Outbound Training program, which was conducted from the 7th – 14th of August under the teams of Alpha, Bravo, Charli and Delta. The training was conducted for each team over a period of two days at TELA, which was a memorable journey that would reshape perspectives and bring the staff closer together as a team. The teams were gathered punctually at 6:45 AM, ready for what the day would bring. At TELA the staff was warmly welcomed by Mr. Shehan Pilapitiya and his dedicated team, alongside the Principal, Vice Principal, and Co-Vice Principal. Their warm greetings and the sight of beautifully arranged rooms with fresh sheets was met with much appreciation from the staff. The training began with a session outlining the program. The staff learnt that the purpose of this training was to help them navigate through VUCA environments—those that are volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. As the training unfolded, indeed they found themselves challenged in unimaginable ways. Each team was divided into groups and faced a series of competitions, which included creating a unique haka and other thrilling activities. Some of these were truly daring, pushing many beyond what was possible. The PT sessions were another revelation. It reminded many of the importance of taking ‘me time’—to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. A few simple exercises each day can keep anyone fit as a fiddle. Throughout these activities, communication and collaboration were key to success. While winning was the goal for both groups in the team, it was far from easy. Decisions had to be made on the spot, plans had to be adapted, and the staff learned the value of flexibility. These exercises helped them to get to know colleagues across different sections, understanding their strengths and areas where they needed support. This bonding is crucial for any institution to function smoothly. One of the highlights of the training was the outdoor cooking challenge. As the saying goes, “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” but in this scenario, it was just the opposite. With limited resources and the pressure of time, the team had to come together, plan, and execute a meal that would not only be edible but also tasty. This activity taught them the importance of resourcefulness, creativity, and most importantly, the value of collective effort. Each team member played a vital role, whether it was gathering firewood, prepping ingredients, or maintaining the fire. The result wasn’t just a meal—it was a testament to teamwork and perseverance. Adding to the adventure, the weather decided to challenge Team Delta a bit further. A sudden downpour threatened to wash away their spirits, but instead, it only made them stronger. They adapted quickly, modifying their plans to continue despite the rain. This experience reminded many that much like in life, challenges are inevitable but, the ability to push through and stay resilient is more important. One activity that particularly stood out was the ‘lava game.’ This exercise was a powerful metaphor for the daily challenges faced by the staff. It taught them the importance of multitasking, setting clear goals, recognizing and overcoming obstacles, and most importantly, supporting each other even in competition. The goal was to reach the finish line despite interference from Mr. Pilapitiya and his team, who represented the external forces trying to hinder the progress. Through this game, the staff realized that the Trinity family must always stand as one. In conclusion, what started as a two-day retreat turned into a transformative experience. It reinforced the strength of the community and reminded everyone of the power of unity, adaptability, and resilience. Whether it was cooking under the open sky, racing against the rain, or strategizing in the lava game, every challenge brought the staff closer and taught them that together, they could overcome multitudes. The staff would like to thank Mr. Shane de Silva for his meticulous attention to every detail and precocious planning, and to Mr. Shehan Pilapitiya of Outbound Adventures and his remarkable team for organizing the most interesting two days. A special thank you goes to the CEC for arranging this remarkable opportunity to grow and connect as a team. Finally, to the staff at TELA, especially Nimali, whose hospitality made the stay both comfortable and memorable. Written by Fathima Majeed and Bryan Senaratne
Reviewed by Rehan Anandakumar The Provincial Sports Meet 2024 held on August 27th is an annual meet where the best of the central province meets and fiercely contest to retain their titles took place at the Provincial Sports Complex in Digana, where the Trinity table tennis team stood out from the rest, showcasing the dominance that they had in the hills. The Under 18 team showcased their dominance by winning the championship title. They defeated Vidyartha College 3- 1 in the semi-finals and went on to secure a decisive 3-0 victory against Dharmaraja College in the finals. The team, comprising Senhiru Deegalla, Shafiullah Akram, Yevan Herath Bandara, Vikum Dissanayake, Diluk Alexander, and P. Sukesh showcased their unwavering teamwork and strategic gameplay. Continuing the momentum, the Under 16 team demonstrated a well-earned 3rd place after facing a tough loss against Vidyartha College in the Semi-finals and rebounded with a 3 –1 victory over St.Sylvester’s College. The team, represented by Lasas Somachandra, Leeshitha Gunathillake, and Yasiru Gunawardhana, showed their determination throughout the competition. As the icing on the cake in the Under 20 Singles Event Shafiullah Akram emerged as the champion and Akesh Dimantha securing the 1st runner-up, this double victory in the singles category has set a tone for what Trinity table tennis is all about and the dominance that they have acquired. Under the guidance of Master-in-Charge Mr. Naveen Abeysekara and exceptional coaching from Mr. Sampath Kumara, Central Province was successful in this year’s Provincial Sports Meet. The province’s exceptional achievement has been greatly attributed to their commitment to developing young athletes. In the end of the day, the Provincial Sports Meet 2024 was an unforgettable occasion that showcased the remarkable abilities, sportsmanship, and collaboration of the young table tennis players from Central Province.
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ලංකාව තුළ බැබළෙන පාසල් ද්විත්වයක මුළු කන්ද උඩරට පුරාම සැරසූ ජය ඝෝෂා අතරට ලාංකික සම්ප්රදාය මුසු කිරීමට ත්රිත්ව විදුහල සමත් විය.උඩරැටියන් හට ආවේණික වූ වෙස් නර්තන ශිල්පයත් ඒ හා සමගම එන වෙස් ඇඳුම් කට්ටලය දේවාභරණ හා සමාන වන්නකි.මීට අවුරුදු සිය ගණනාවක් සිට පැමිණෙන සම්ප්රදාය වාසනාවේ සංකේතයක් ද වේ. මෙවැනිම ලාංකික නර්තන සම්ප්රදායන් තුළ එන පහතරට සම්ප්රදායට ද අයත් දෙවොල් ඇඳුම් කට්ටලයද ශිල්පීන්ද ශ්රී ලාංකික ප්රාදේශීය සම්ප්රදායද එක් කොට නවීනත්වය විදහා දක්වමින් ලංකාවේ විශාලතම රග්බි ක්රීඩා උළෙලේදී ක්රීඩකයන් හට සුභාසිරි පතමින් ද නරඹන්නන්ට ආස්වාදය ලබාදෙමින් ද ක්රීඩාවෙන් වර්ණවත් වූ මෙදා නර්තනයෙන් චිත්රවත් කිරීමට ත්රිත්ව විද්යාලීය ජාතික නර්තන හා වාදන කණ්ඩායමට හැකි විය. හැඩතල ,රේඛාවන් අත්පා එකා මෙන් හසුරවා අවකාශය භාවිතය තුළිමුත් දේශීය වාද්ය භාණ්ඩ වූ ගැටබෙරය, යක් බෙරය, දවුල, තම්මැට්ටම හා ගායනා මුසුවූ විචිත්රවත් ප්රසාංගික අත්දැකීමක් මෙම ක්රීඩාව හා එක් විය. මෙවැනි ක්රීඩාවන් හා සාම්ප්රදායිකත්වය අගය කිරෙමින් ත්රිත්ව විදුහලේදී ශිෂ්යයන් හට ක්රීඩාවන් තුළින් ශක්තිමත් හා ජවසම්පන්න පෞරුෂයක්ද ආකල්පයන්ද ගොඩනගා ගනිමින් එම පෞරුෂත්වය හා ආකල්පයන්ට සම්ප්රදාය, කලාව යන ආභරණ පළන්දා ත්රිත්ව විදු මව සමාජයට පරිපූර්ණ මිනිසෙක් බිහි කිරයි. ලිපිය: Avishka Wanigasekara, Ishanka Nawarathna, Thiynuwan Nawarathna (සිංහල සාහිත්ය සංගමය)
Reviewed by Shaluka Herath and Nimuthu Pathiraja This is not just a review but rather a reflection on the hopes of all Trinitians, the efforts of the players, and the yearning for the Bradby Shield. A hunt that began in 2015 ended with the game down to a last-minute nail-biter, made all the more thrilling by the charge of the Lions. After a close first leg at the Royal Sports Complex, where Trinity gained a minor advantage of one point, the second leg was set up to be a tense and decisive 70 minutes. Pallekele was ready. The atmosphere was unlike anything seen before. Both Royalists and Trinitians were ready to cheer themselves hoarse, each determined to support their team to the fullest, The Lions had been treated to a very simple yet meaningful send-off on Friday, which undoubtedly helped boost the confidence of the players and added additional excitement and anticipation to the game The First Half The NDB drone passed the ball to Royal’s Idris Farook to kick off the game. A valiant offense by Royal from the get-go put immense pressure on the Trinity defense, which struggled to keep them out. Royal’s Yuwan Pathirana kicked the ball through the defense and collected it to successfully put the first points on the board within the first two minutes of the game. Subsequently, Yahiya Nabeel executed a perfect conversion kick to extend their initial lead. (RC 07-00 TCK) However, Royal conceded a penalty soon after the try, which Trinity seized, to get off the mark with a kick at goal. Shan Althaf, the young kicker, made no errors to close in on Royal (RC 07-03 TCK). The match was in full swing as both teams displayed outstanding teamwork and determination to try and bring home the coveted Bradby shield. While in a disadvantaged position, Trinity side was reduced to fourteen as Minula Yaddehige received a yellow card for a dangerous tackle, which added to the pressure. Even though Royal pushed on this advantage, the once-broken defense bounced back to stop the charge. Trinity skipper Thisanga Dissanayake thwarted his Royal counterpart Thivain Perera’s effort with a timely intervention on the try line. Moments later, kickers on both sides got their opportunity as each side conceded penalties. Opting for a kick at goal, Trinity’s Shan Althaf displayed his abilities to even the aggregate, but Royal’s Idris Farook helped regain the lead on the aggregate with a stunning kick (RC 10-06 TCK). Through a beautiful push by the Lions, Yewan Hulangamuwa was able to kick the ball over the Tuskers, giving Minula Yaddehige the path to bounce back from his yellow card with a magnificent try. He gathered the ball and crossed the line. In similar fashion, Shan Althaf converted the try to return the lead to Trinity (RC 10-13 TCK). Despite such a comeback from the Lions, the first half saw a continuation of Royal’s initial dominance. A penalty conceded by Trinity allowed Royal’s Yahiya Nabeel to level the scores after choosing to kick the ball to goal. Royal ended the first half with something for Trinity to reflect on, in the dressing room. A much-anticipated maul gave Royal’s Ayyash Shiyam the opportunity to dive deep into enemy territory to secure their second try, which was converted by Idris Farook to finalize a 7-point lead. Half Time: Half Time: Trinity College 13 (1 try, 1 conversion, 2 penalties) – Royal College 20 (2 tries 2 conversions, 2 penalties) Second Half The second half proved to be one of redemption for Team TCK. While charging towards points as a team, Trinity defense also remained resolute, giving no opportunity for points to be scored. Trinity, deciding to capitalize on a penalty, allowed Shan Althaf to put the boot to ball and score the first points of the half, marking the initial offense as a fruitful one (RC 20-16 TCK). The game became intensely dramatic with only five minutes remaining on the clock, after a long back-and-forth, Trinity got the chance to even the aggregate again as a penalty was awarded for Royal’s shortcoming in rolling away at the breakdown. Shan Althaf managed to seize the opportunity with a magnificent kick, after which three more points were added to the board in favor of Trinity with yet another flawless penalty, setting Trinity at an advantage (RC 20-22 TCK). However, this lead was short-lived as Royal’s Yahiya Nabeel managed to level the aggregate with a magnificent kick in the final minutes of the game. This tightened the lid on the Lions’ Bradby hopes (RC 23-22 TCK) On the last play of the game, Royal conceded a penalty to Trinity. The dwindling hope was reignited. On a risky call, Trinity decided to go for points and kick the ball from quite the distance. The in form young Althaf stepped forward, with 53 meters between him and victory. The silent Lions in the den emerged in one unified roar as the ball fell between the posts and the referee blew his final whistle. Those donning red, gold and blue had finally ended the hunt. The crowd flooded the field, and players were filled with emotion. Trinitians, past and present, brimmed with pride. Trinity College had won the Bradby. The decade-long pilgrimage was finally over. And as the last charge went thundering towards the twilight goal, the final score of the second leg was 25-23 and a total aggregate of 42-39 both in favor of Trinity College. It is important to recognize the talents of players from both teams, who contributed to the suspenseful 70 minutes of a glorious Saturday. The Royal squad, despite being unable to hold onto the shield, made sure not to give it up easily, maintaining fort up until the last minute and proving themselves a worthy opponent. We need to take a moment to highlight the incredible team spirit and sportsmanship shown by both teams. The players from Trinity and Royal captured the heart of what rugby is all about: fierce competition
by Janudha Illangasekera – Grade 5D I woke up early, today was the day of the fifth-grade annual school trip! When I got to school it was 6:30 a.m., the teachers marked the register and students of grade 5 set off to the bus. Two classes had to go in one bus, and everyone ran around the bus to find a good seat, once all the kids settled down the bus started moving. What the fifth graders didn’t know was that this was the beginning of an extravagant, beautiful expedition. The members of the trip headed to Pinnawala, where we would visit four exciting and adventurous places. The first stop was “Ape Gama”. The village wasn’t connected with the outside world, every piece of furniture in the mud huts was of old style. We first visited the village doctor who showed us all the ancient medicines and told us how he cures people without any modern medical equipment. Then we visited the village chief, who showed us old instruments used to make food. He even showed us an old torture device which was used to punish villagers who committed crimes in the olden days. Then was the most exciting of the events, when a villager took a real-life python and wrapped it around his neck like it was rubber! Then he took out a flute, and when he started playing it the python started dancing! On our way back we spotted the “Wee Bissa” which was a traditional structure in the olden days used to store grains. While walking back to the bus one of the students asked a teacher what our next stop was, and she said that it was the elephant orphanage! When we got to the orphanage the students stuttered with excitement as we walked down the path to see the elephants bathing! Some laughed, some screamed when we saw more than forty elephants bathing in a crystal-clear river. The elephants wandered around waving their tremendously big feet. After a while one elephant stepped on land, soon followed by more until it became an elephant parade! Everyone cleared away to let these majestic animals pass. While returning to the bus the teacher announced that our next stop would be the Pinnawala Zoo! The Pinnawala Zoo was the first open zoo in the country and the students were very excited to see it, so we scrambled onto the bus towards the zoo. It only took a few minutes to reach the zoo. When we got there, most of the students ran around and a hand full of them marveled at the rabbits, ducks and turtles loitering in the area. After a while, the teachers led us deeper into the zoo where we were about to see majestic creatures we had never seen before. Our class teacher led us up some stairs and onto a balcony. At first, nobody could see anything but then someone spotted something on a rock, everyone advanced to get a closer look to see a real-life leopard! The students stared in amazement and shock as the leopard started prowling around. Soon after we were wandering down the path. The students thought we were going to see another animal, but the teachers led us to an open building. Here we enjoyed a sumptuous lunch of rice and chicken. After lunch, the young explorers set off to discover another gorgeous animal. We were walking when someone shouted, “Look a Bengal tiger!” Everyone turned their heads to see a tremendously sized Bengal tiger! The tiger was quite a distance away, but you could see it loitering in its cage slowly. Afterwards, we got back onto the bus. The teacher announced that our final stop would be the elephant dung paper factory! When we entered the factory the first thing we saw were dozens of shelves, full of huge sheets of paper which we were yet to know were made of elephant dung! One of the workers took us to a different room which was where he showed us how they make elephant dung paper. He said that the first thing they do is put the dung in a big water tank that warms it and burns all the germs in it. He mentioned that they mix it with other scraps of paper and then put it into a machine which flattens it into the paper shape and left to dry. After it dries up the texture of the paper is very rough, so they iron the paper to make it soft! The worker then took us to the gift shop, some of the students who had money bought some elephant dung products like notebooks and files. Finally, we headed home. On the bus ride back to school the participants of the trip chattered about what they had seen on the expedition. Most of them slept while a few of them were dancing to music. When my parents picked me up at 6: 30 p.m., I told them all the exciting events that occurred during the trip and how the fifth-grade annual educational expedition came to an end.
