Trinity College proudly announces the appointment of Warrant Officer II Dissanayake D.M.K.G.B as the Central Province Drill Instructor, marking a significant milestone in the history of cadetting at the college. WO II Dissanayake, previously distinguished as Sergeant in 2023, played a pivotal role in Trinity College’s cadet platoon, guiding them to reclaim their participation in the prestigious Hermann Loos Trophy after an extended absence. Beyond this notable success, Warrant Officer II Dissanayake D.M.K.G.B’s appointment as the first Drill Instructor from Trinity College, Kandy, heralds a new era in cadetting. His exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have significantly enhanced the training and preparedness of cadets under his tutelage. This appointment not only underscores his dedication but also solidifies Trinity College’s commitment to nurturing disciplined and capable future leaders.
Trinity College Kandy proudly announces the nomination of Sgt. D. M. K. G. B. Dissanayake to represent Sri Lanka as a foreign delegate at the Nepal Independence Day celebrations from the 5th -16th of March 2024 in Nepal. A student of grade 14, he celebrates a well-disciplined career at the National Cadet Corp and received Cadeting Colours in 2023. We are proud of you and we are confident that you will make your alma mater proud!
Trinity College Cadet Platoon emerged triumphant at the Central Province Defence Cadet Assessment Camp, securing 4th position among the 40 participating schools. The Camp was held at Rantembe from 8th – 12th July 2023, besides it was organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Sri Lanka. After 27-years of exhibiting exceptional teamwork, discipline and resolve, the Platoon was chosen for the National Championship camp of the NCC – “Hermannloos De Soysa Challenge Trophy – 2023” which is not merely a competition: it is a testament to the highest standards of cadet excellence in Sri Lanka. Master (Sgt.) D.M.K.G.B Dissanayake – the Sergeant, Mr. Gamini Adhikari – the Drill Instructor, Mr Waruna Samarasinghe – the Platoon Officer and Sampath Kumarasingha – the Master in Charge (MIC) for their leadership and guidance rendered throughout the events. The Cadet Platoon of TCK felicitates their dedication and perseverance which have brought honour and glory to their alma mater. We have no doubt that they will continue to scale new heights in the upcoming future platforms. The team of persevering cadets who brought honour to the school are: Sgt D.M.K.G.B.DissanayakeCpl K.I.KumarathungaCpl Senanayake V.K.Cpl Rathnayake H.M.M.R.L/C Keerthisena W.D.D.B.L/C Roshan W.D.K.C.L/C Withanage W.P.M.Cdt Herath H.M.A.A.BCdt Senanayake Y.SCdt Manilka T.I.Cdt Paweshshyanth S.K.Cdt Gunathilaka P.M.Cdt Wijerathna V.R.Cdt Samarasinghe I.V.Cdt Bennet K.DCdt Tanoj M.S.Cdt Bandara S.M.S.L.Cdt Lawulupitiya M.W.A.I.NCdt Kasthuriarachchi S.D.Cdt Dunukara D.M.N.ICdt Wijesinghe U.A.T.DCdt Mederigama M.K.B.T.Cdt Premachandra A.U.Cdt Nimalasena N.N.Cdt Bandara D.R.P.O. We wish this aspiring team and their coaching staff, the very best of luck in their upcoming challenges.
The Trinity Cadets and the Cadet Band participated at the 72nd Independence Day parade of the Kandy District on 4th February 2020 at the Police Ground, Asgiriya. The cadet band lead the opening parade along with the Mahamaya College Cadet band. The Band is now lead by Sergeant Thamuditha Dissanayake (BW/23/028) who assumed duties as the Drum Major for the year 2020, succeeding Sergeant Joel Wijesinghe at the Inter House Athletics Meet 2020.
We are delighted to announce that master Chalein Hapugoda has been promoted to the rank of “Company Sergeant Major” (CSM). The title of CSM is a special rank offered by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Sri Lanka to those who complete the cadets’ advance course. Being a member of Trinity’s Cadet Platoon (23rd battalion) Chalein has received College and National Colours for his achievements in cadeting.
The Trinity College Cadet Platoon (the 23rd Battalion) won 2nd place under the category ‘Army Wing Boys Detail – X – 2019‘ at the National Cadet Corps Annual Assessment Camp which took place at the Rantambe NCC Training Center from 1st to 5th July 2019. They emerged runners-up with a score of 1048 points, with placing at the following performances at the camp: Shooting – 1st Place Squad drill – 2nd Place Best shooter and Commandant test – 2nd Place Drama – 3rd Place This was the first time the 23rd Battalion achieved runners-up at this annual event. We congratulate the Battalion and wish the best for all the members of the cadet platoon who participated and brought recognition to the renowned history of the cadet corps of Trinity College, Kandy.
On the 11th of November 2018, a special Armistice Centenary Service was held at the College Chapel to remember and honour the Trinitians who served in WWI and in all other conflicts. The service commenced at 9.30am with an opening hymn “All my hope in God is founded” sung by the College Choir, this was followed by the welcoming and opening prayer by the chaplain, Rev. Sanath Madagamgoda. The Principal, Mr Andrew Fowler-Watt then recited the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The poem speaks about McCrae’s preoccupation with death and how it stands as the transition between the struggle of life and the peace that follows. It is written from the point of view of the dead. It speaks of their sacrifice and serves as their command to the living to press on. Lt. Col. Leonard De Alwis (former Principal) was also invited to the occasion. He spoke about the “Men of Trinity in bravery and sacrifice” and about the determination that Trinitians had shown to serve the country as well as their school. Shortly after the chaplain’s sermon, the prayers of remembrance and intercession were performed by a fellow chorister. The chaplain dismissed the congregation to the quadrangle to witness the commemoration ceremony by the Cadet Band, Cadet Platoon, Senior Scouts, Junior Scouts and the Choir. Mr Ananda Marasinghe (Co-Vice Principal) read the names of the brave Trinitians who sacrificed their lives for the benefit of many others. Here we state the names of those who served in the Great War (1914-1918): PRO PACE MORTUI [trans. “Died for peace”] AIYADURAI R. CAMPBELL N.P. DE VOS H.A.E. DRIEBERG F. FORSTER H.G. GRIGSON RANKINE J.H. HAYDEN T. KENT C.F.H. LOOS J. MURRAY K. PARAMANANTHAN A. PERERA A.G.F. SCOTT-COATES P. SKIPP R. WELLS A.J. HI QUOQUE SERVIERUNT [trans. “They also served”] ALUWIHARE R. ANDARAWEWA P.A. ANDREW J. ARNDT. C ASCHE H.C.J. ASIRVADEM S. BARTHOLOMEUSZ J.W.S FRASER A.G. GARVIN H.E GOONERATNE C. GOONETILEKE .A GRIGSON RANKINE E. Y. GRIGSON RANKINE G.C. GUNASEKARA A.W. HALANGODE A.B. HENRY J.A.E HILL F. HOULDER A.C. JANSEN .R JONES R.L. MACDONALD R. MC GREGOR L.D. MARTIN O. MODDER V. MULGRUE G.R. ONDATJE R. PATE W.H. PAYNTER A.G. PAYNTER H.S. PELPOLA P.D. PEREIRA A.E. PERERA H.A. PILAPITIYA D.L. RENFREW J. ROBERTS .J ROBERTS W.H. RUDRA A. SAUNDERS P. SELVADURAI E.M. SENEVIRATNE D.B. SQUIRE E.C. STEWART R. THEIN P.E. THOMSON R.D. VAN DER POORTEN A. WAGISWERA W.D.K. WALMSLEY A.M. WEERAKDOY T. WEINMANN C.O. WHITE O. YOUNG C. The Principal and Lt. Col. Leonard De Alwis showed their respect by placing two poppy wreaths at the German Machine Gun. Then a member the Cadet Band played “The Last Post” to respect and honour those who had served. To conclude the ceremony, the Choir sang “O God, our help in ages past“, and the Cadet Band proceeded with the National Anthem. “As we commemorate the centenary year since the end of World War I, it is not to romanticize or glamorize war that we remember this fateful journey in the lives of men who sacrificed their lives for peace. It is merely to share with everyone, that these soldiers were mere schoolboys who suddenly became soldiers, suddenly became men and fought with great valour and distinction in that savage war as they went from the playing fields of Trinity to the killing fields of France.” Review by Kevin Tennekoon View the full album on our Flickr site!