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Reviewed by Chaniru Senhas (Web Content Team) On November 22 and 26, 2023, the devoted members of the Interact Club orchestrated a transformative wave of altruism at Trinity College. On the 22nd, students, teachers, and support staff actively participated in the Blood screening program, prior to the medical checkups. The students’ methodical and well-coordinated collection of blood samples from instructors and support personnel demonstrated Trinity College’s shared commitment to health and wellbeing. Under the direction of Principal Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB and teacher-in-charge Mrs. Agra Rathnayake, the event was thoughtfully executed, demonstrating the Interact Club’s commitment to the college’s welfare. Subsequently, on November 26th, the Medical Camp—a joint endeavour by the Trinity Doctors’ Association and the Interact Club—took place. Expanding on the previous screening that was only available to college employees, the Medical Camp provided a wide range of medical services with the help of fifty additional staff members and thirty-five highly qualified medical professionals. This initiative demonstrated a holistic approach to well-being, in line with the College’s ethos. It covered a wide range of medical fields, that included medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopaedics, psychiatry, nutrition, surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine, ophthalmology, and stress management. The joint endeavour showcased the commitment of professionals and staff in addition to the Interact Club’s hard work. The Medical Camp that offered the Trinity College community vital healthcare services, further demonstrated a community-wide commitment to health. Together with medical professionals, the interators reflected on the benefits of their work as the event came to an end. The Interact Club would like to thank Vision Care Optical Pvt. Ltd., Gamma Interpharma Pvt. Ltd., Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics, and the Medical Officer of Health and Staff in Kandy for their invaluable contributions, which were instrumental in the success of these events. The collaborative attitude was extended to educators, medical professionals, and support personnel, all of whom provided invaluable assistance and active participation. The Trinity Doctors’ Association and the medical professionals who kindly gave of their time and knowledge are greatly appreciated by the Interact Club. There is an appreciation for the teamwork that made these events successful as the Interact Club looks back on the conclusion of the Interact calendar for 2023. The question of whether this is the end or the start of something new lingers, suggesting that there may be more community service and healthcare projects in the future, guaranteeing the continuity of TCK’s remarkable volunteerism and altruism.
The Interact Club of Trinity College organized a Tree planting Campaign under the Interact avenue of Green Life. This campaign was held on the 14th of November 2022, at the Alakola State Plantation in Panwila. 21 Interactors along with the staff advisors attended the campaign and we managed to plant 1500 plants. Trees inherently hold a significant part of the solution as the world strives to slow the pace of climate change, preserve wildlife, and support more than eight billion people. Deforestation, or the mass killing of trees, continues despite this, surrendering the long-term advantages of living trees for the short-term gain of fuel and construction materials. With our initiative, we hope to encourage others to fulfill their responsibilities when it comes to preserving the environment. Review by Sherwain Wavita (Interact Club) Event photographed by Linuka Mallikarachchi
The Interact Club of Trinity College Kandy organised “Master budgeting” – An oration done to assist the Upper School students of college to overcome the economic crisis while bearing their responsibilities as citizens of this country. Prof. Wasantha Athukorala, A Professor of Economics at the University of Peradeniya, was the keynote speaker of the event which was held on the 17th of October at the College Main hall. The hour long oration had several key points such as :- An in depth look into the prevailing economic situation of the country. The role we as students play to ensure the recovery of the Country’s economy. How to assist our parents and family in this time of crisis. We would like to extend our gratitude to Prof. Wasantha Athukorala for taking the time off his busy schedule to educate the students on this timely topic. Review by Master Sherwain Wavita (Interact Club) Event Photographed by the Trinity College Media Unit.
The current economic crisis in our country has made life difficult for all of us. The medical sector is particularly facing a difficult time due to shortages of medical supplies. Discovering the massive shortage of blood in the Kandy General Hospital, the Interact Club of Trinity College Kandy decided to organize a Blood Donation camp to resolve this matter. Project Life-Line was organized with the support of the Royal College Red Cross Society, the Rotaract Club of Kandy Metropolitan, and the Rotary Club of Kandy. Project Life-Line, the blood donation camp was held on the 23rd of September at the Trinity College Main Hall. With the support of the Blood Bank of National Hospital, Kandy and 118 kind donors, this event was successfully concluded. We would once again like to thank the donors who took time out of their busy schedules to support this charitable cause by donating their precious blood. Review by Master Sherwain Wavita Photo album by the Trinity College Media Unit (Photographed by: Sasith Heenagama, Linuka Malikaratchi and Achira Bandara)
The Interact Club held its annual Medical Camp for the past and present staff of Trinity College on May 08, 2022, at the College Main Hall. The event took place after a hiatus of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event which was done in collaboration with the Trinity Doctors’ Association saw the participation of almost 200 past and present members of staff along with their families. Physicians, Urologists, Cardiologists, Respiratory Physicians, Orthopedic surgeons, Psychiatrists were just a few among the 45 Doctors who attended the medical camp to assist the staff and their families with all medical needs. 5 professionals from Samarasinghe Opticals attended the camp as well. Participants in this year’s medical camp were viable to obtain various drugs free of charge from the pop-up pharmacy. Another notable benefit given to the participants was a 25% discount voucher from Durdans Laboratories for any test. The success of this year’s medical camp was hugely due to the active participation of the Trinity Doctors’ Association. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors and medical personnel who actively volunteered for the event. Review by Sherwain Wavita (Interact Club)
The Interact Club held its 44th Installation Ceremony on Monday the 24th of January 2022 at the Junior School hall. The Ceremony commenced at 4.00 pm to a vibrant crowd of interactors from Kandy, Kurunegala and Colombo. The Principal Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The guests of honor for this event were the Co-District Interact Committee chairperson Rtn. PE PHF Shashikala Selladurai and the Youth Services Chairperson Dr. Rtn. MPHF PP Rohantha Athukorala. Many Rotarians and Rotaractors attended and contributed significantly to the event’s success. This ceremony marks the start of a new year for Trinity Interact. The club has many significant plans and projects to commemorate the College’s sesquicentennial anniversary. The Executive committee for the years 2021/2022 President : Int. Pavara Rambukwella Vice President : Int. Fadhil Fazil Secretary : Int. Sanuja Kobbekaduwe Assistant Secretary : Int. Shevindra Herath Treasurer : Int. Nadeem Sadath Assistant Treasurer : Int. Sherwain Wavita Editor : Int. Ramel Bandaranayake Sergeant At Arms : Int. Loshika Wijekoon The Board of Directors for the years 2021/2022 Director of International Understanding :Int. Lolonyo Rahulan Director of Community :Int. Aamir Akram Director of Finance :Int. Manula Dharmarathne Director of Club Service :Int. Dhuwarakesh Vijekumar Director of Green Life :Int. Zeshan Zakeer Director of Public Relations :Int. Gowtham Rajendran Project Coordinator :Int. Thidas Bandaranayake
The Interact Club of Trinity is pleased to announce that Master Akmal Fareekdeen has been appointed to be a member of the District Council 3220, the governing council of all Interact Clubs in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He was given the responsibility as the Hill-country Interactions Chairperson and the Treasurer to the Kandy zone. The appointment was made on 18 July 2021 at the 31st Interact District Assembly held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. Service above self Since 2016, Akmal has played an active role in the Interact Club joining many charitable projects, and attending local and international conferences. His services brought him many achievements, the recent being at the Interact Choice Awards 2019 We congratulate Akmal on his appointment as it is a significant milestone for the Interact Club, the first time a Trinitian has been selected to the District Council in several years. We wish Akmal all the best for his future endeavours. Int. Akmal Fareekdeen appointed to the District Council 3220 Read more: https://t.co/lTkrEDJTYQ#trinitycollegekandy #InteractClub — Trinity College Kandy (@TrinityColKandy) August 26, 2021
With the Covid-9 pandemic restricting many events to be conducted online, the Interact Club of Trinity College was able to successfully conduct the projects, ReKindle a renovation of a preschool, project Unheard an awareness campaign, project poetra a poetry competition and project EcoKnow a beach clean-up. Project Rekindle. – Renovation & Donations to a Preschool The Interact Clubs of Trinity College Kandy, Royal Institute and Hillwood College Kandy are hoping to assist in the renovation of the preschool ‘Hela Daru Pera Pasala’ in Monaragala. In its current condition, with an unstable building surrounded by a fence made of barbed wire, it is not a safe environment for children to learn. Through our project, we hope to raise the standards of the preschool to an acceptable level. The work commenced on the 25th of February 2021 by laying the foundation stone at 6.25am by Mrs. Irangani, the Head teacher of the Pre School. Within 4 days, they were able to complete the foundation of the proposed preschool with the support of the parents of the present students. The project chairperson from Trinity College, with Mr. Wasantha Herath visited the site after completion of the foundation. Where we were able to meet the students, the Head Teacher, and Parents. We were also able to donate some toys to the pre-school bringing smiles on to the faces of the little kids. We would like to thank our doners Mr. Iranga Dunuwilla and the second doner who wishes to be anonymous for thier contribution Project Poetra- poetry competition Project Poetra was a poetry competition themed around the year 2020 and the writers’ experiences. The project started off with its poster being released on social media. The participants were given 2 weeks to submit their entries through Google forms. The entries were judged according to the criteria and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places were selected by the judging panel and prizes were awarded. The prizes were awarded as follows 1st Place – Data Bundle worth Rs. 2000 2nd Place – Data Bundle worth Rs. 1400 3rd Place – Data Bundle worth Rs. 1000 The winners of the competition as follows 1st Place Full name: Priscilla Nirmalie Rambukkange School: Hillwood College Age :15 2nd Place Full name :W.M.Isuri Priyadarshani Kumarihami School: Wayamba Royal College Age :17 3rd Place Full name: Sachini Prasangika Samaraweera School :Viharamaha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda Age :17 Project Unheard- awareness campaign on child abuse Project Unheard was an online awareness campaign on child abuse conducted in collaboration with Interact Club of Mahamaya Girls’ College. The project started off with its trailer being released on the 8th of November through social media The first video was released on the 10th of November followed up with another video on the 20th of November, which was the Universal Children’s Day to conclude the project the remaining posters were published shortly afterwards, spreading the awareness of the importance of related areas of the topic. Project Unheard was successfully completed on the 20th of November Watch: Project Unheard – What is Child Abuse Child Abuse & Neglect Extension of the Problem Watch: Prevention Project EcoKnow- beach clean-up and awareness campaign. Project Ecoknow is a Green Life and Club Service project initiative by the interact club of Colombo North in collaboration with the Interact Club Trinity College Kandy and St. Nicholas International College Negombo, to The 1st phase of project Ecoknow was held on 24th March 2021. As the Principal organizers of the project, 4 interactors from the Interact Club of Trinity College Kandy accompanied by Mr. Aslam Marikar took part in the project. As there were 3 clubs involved in the project, the members were divided into 4 groups and cleaning activities were started targeting 4 different areas of the beach. Despite the hot weather conditions, the interactors worked tirelessly. we used organic sacks to collect the waste. We were able to thoroughly clean the beach area. The total amount of waste collected on that day was 170kg in plastic, polythene and other waste materials. Afterwards, they were taken to the Municipal Council for the necessary disposal.
The installation ceremony of the Interact Club of Trinity College was held on the 20th of December 2020. The Installation was held online on Zoom due to Covid 19 restrictions. The following special guests were invited for the Installation Ceremony: Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB Mr. Krishanthan Antonydas, VP Mr. Ananda Marasinghe, Co-VP Fr. Sanath Madagamgoda The District Interact representative- Int. PP Rahul Fernandaz The Rotary Advisor of Trinity College- Rtn. PHF Malik Saheed Chairperson – Youth Service Committee – Rtn. MPHF Dr. Rohantha Athukorala Director – Youth Service- Rtn. PHF Avanthi Karunaratne Over 50 representatives from 16 schools attended the event. The chief guest was Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB The two guests of honour were Rtn. PHF Malik Saheed and Rtn. PHF Avanthi Karunaratne. The keynote speaker was Rtn. MPHF Dr Rohantha Athukorala The Head Table at the Installation Appointments BOARD OF OFFICIALS OF ICTCK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Yadesh Vinothkumar Vice President: Sanuja Kobbekaduwe Secretary: Akmal Fareekdeen Assistant Secretary: Pavara Rambukwella Treasurer: Shamal Wegodapola Assistant Treasurer: Abdullah Manzil Editor: Fadhil Fazil Sergeant-at-Arms: Thidas Thanthirige BOARD OF DIRECTORS International Understanding: Manula Dharmaratne Community Service: Dylan Yee Club Service: Kaveendra Walalawela Finance: Kaviskar Rajendrakumar Green Life: Tevin Karunanayake Public relations: Chandu Ranatunge Co-ordinators; Loshika Wijekoon, Nadeem Sadath
The Interact Club organized a stationery donation to Kappetipola Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy On the 2nd of October 2020. Four members of the club, a member of the Media Unit and staff advisor Mrs Agra Rathnayake joined the visit. The contributions were a collection of stationery given by the Rotary Club and excess stationery items from a previous project, ‘Illuminate’ in which the Interact club donated stationery to nearly 15 rural schools around the country. A thermometer was also donated as the school lacked one. Kappetipola Maha Vidyalaya is a school that educates many displaced children. The school has classes from grade 1 to 11, accommodating around 50 students. This school was selected for the donation as the club believed that it was a school that required assistance even though being situated in the middle of Kandy.
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