College News
アニメ展覧会 – A virtual Anime exhibition by the Japanese Language Society
Thursday, 21 January 2021
It is probably for the first time in Trinity’s history that a group of students are presenting an exhibition on a virtual platform! The Japanese Language Society of Trinity College, Kandy is proud to present its online Anime Exhibition 2020, an array of anime and manga artwork hand drawn, painted and graphically illustrated by students
- Published in College, Japanese Language Society, News, Societies
Message from the Principal – 149th Founder’s Day
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Let me wish a Happy Founder’s Day to the Trinity Family. I share the sentiments of late Mr. Lionel Fernando [Principal: 1968 – 1977] on the divinely inspired commitment of the great men of god, who pioneered Trinity: “They were instruments of a divine imperative and therefore beyond our judgement or of posterity. We can
- Published in 150 Celebrations, Announcements, College, News
Academic Programme – 18 to 22 January 2021
Saturday, 16 January 2021
Dear Parents, The academic activities at College will be as follows from 18 to 22 January 2021. Kindly adhere to this schedule. Kindly get in touch with the Vice Principal (081 – 7223636 / vp@trinitycollege.lk ) in case of any change in your contact details. Schedule (From 18th to 22ndJanuary 2021) Time Schedule Seminar Schedule for
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Message from the Principal
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
In many and varied ways, 2020 showcased our resilience against a global pandemic. Enormous suffering caused by economic deprivations and personal anxieties, have forced us to another phase of our journey, popularly identified as the ‘new normal’. We cannot forget that as a nation we were barely emerging from the tragedy of the Easter attacks
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Trinity150 – Progress Review – November to December 2020
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Total pledges (including paid-up) is Rs.131,762,050 as of 30th November 2020 The newsletter can be downloaded here: November to December 2020 Progress Review A preview of the newsletter is shown below (use the navigation buttons at the bottom to navigate between pages):
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Statement from the Principal of Trinity College Kandy
Sunday, 13 December 2020
I am thankful to all who have shown concern and care during this time. I wish to inform the Trinity Community and well-wishers that Mr. Nagarajah, a member of our support staff (plumber) has been occupying staff quarters situated outside the main campus on Dhamma Dhassi Mawatha, together with his family. Mr. Nagarajah was on
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Message to the Parents from the Principal
Friday, 11 December 2020
Dear Parents, I extend to you my warm greetings of Hope and Peace. In the annals of the history of human kind, the year 2020 has been a year of challenge at all fronts. However, the indomitable spirit of courage and perseverance bestowed upon us by providence keeps us ever progressing from strength to strength. Having steered through this
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Lakshman Kadirgamar Debating Championship kicks off in style: Kingswood College crowned champions
Monday, 07 December 2020
The inaugural Lakshman Kadirgamar Debating Championship Kingswood College, Kandy was recently crowned champions at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Debating Championship 2020. The 5th and 6th of November saw a new beginning for debating in the Kandyan region. Trinity College, Kandy commenced their inaugural Debating Championship in tremendous fashion, and it was only fitting to name
- Published in College, Debating, News, Societies, Trinity College Literary Association
Trinitian among world’s top 2% researchers in Stanford University list
Thursday, 03 December 2020
We are delighted that Dr Chandra B. Dissanayake, distinguished Old Boy of Trinity, is ranked among 15 researchers from Sri Lanka who are included in a list of the top 2% of researchers worldwide as compiled by Stanford University, USA. The full list was published in the journal PLOS Biology: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3000918 As researcher from the University of
Revd Michael Cripps
Thursday, 03 December 2020
Revd Michael Cripps, who was Chaplain at Trinity College from 1962 to 1966, was called to eternal rest on 14th October 2020 at his home in England. He was 92. Trinity College extends her deepest sympathies to Mrs Kay Cripps and the family. As the photograph shows, Old Boys of that period will recall that
- Published in News
Trinity History Project launched
Sunday, 29 November 2020
We are delighted to announce the official release of the Trinity History website, which will be updated as we progress. Visit: history.trinitycollege.lk We invite Alumni to share with us articles, stories, vignettes, documents, photographs, videos and other material of historical interest which will serve as inputs to the compilation under way. Please e-mail: history@trinitycollege.lk
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Announcement regarding closing of schools – 25.11.2020
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
The College will close immediately as per instruction of the CP Governor. Online classes will continue as per time table on the website. Principal SMS sent on 25.11.2020
- Published in Announcements, Learning at home
Reopening of School – November 2020: Notice to All Parents of Grades 6-13
Friday, 20 November 2020
Following the MOE decision to reopen schools for the 3rd term and the critical need to continue the teaching-learning process, our Academic Program will recommence as follows: Grade 11 to 13 School Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, the 23rd of November 2020 onwards all Grades 11 – 13 students will attend school daily.
- Published in College, Learning at home, Middle School, News, Upper School
Dr R. G. Sourjah – An Appreciation
Friday, 06 November 2020
The funeral of Dr Robert Grant Sourjah was held in Sydney, Australia on 9th October, 2020 in the midst of Covid restrictions and was thus in the presence of a very limited gathering as per guidelines prevailing in Australia: A congregation of only 20 persons was permitted in the Chapel, while 80 were allowed to
- Published in College, General Articles, News
Interact club – stationery donation to Kappetipola Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy
Monday, 26 October 2020
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
- Published in Interact Club, News, Societies
A site visit to the College Farm
Friday, 09 October 2020
The Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB visited the College Farm on Wednesday, 7th October and met with the farm manager Mr Chandra Amunugama to discuss the present state of work and future developments. It was in the early 1950s Mr William Sinnathamby (called ‘Bill’ by his friends and ‘Sinna’ by his students), with a
Int. Akmal Fareekdeen awarded at Interact Choice Awards 2020
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
A member of the Trinity Interact Club, Int Akmal Fareekdeen was bestowed with 3 awards for his service and commitment in Interact related activities. The awards were: “Junior Award” – youngest member but very capable of taking up responsibilities “Adventurist” – Loves to take on the wild and always loves planning trips “So You Think
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Fr Principal’s message to Students & Parents
Sunday, 04 October 2020
Dear Students and Parents, We are forced once again to anticipate the second term vacation as per the instructions given by the education authorities. I am sure with our experience in the past few months, Trinity has put in place a pragmatic contingency framework for sustaining the academic programme. Our virtual learning platform via MS
- Published in Learning at home, News
Dr RG Sourjah
Thursday, 01 October 2020
Trinity College announces with great sadness the passing away of one of her loyal and illustrious sons, Dr Robert Grant Sourjah. He passed away today (October 1st, 2020) in Sydney Australia at the age of 95. He was a Rugger Lion, and had the distinction of being the Captain of Trinity’s Rugby Football team in
- Published in News
Principal with the Minister of Education
Thursday, 01 October 2020
The new Principal of Trinity College, Kandy, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB met with Hon. G.L. Peiris, Minister of Education, for tea at the Minister’s private residence today shortly after assuming duties. They discussed matters of mutual interest and Hon. Minister was very supportive of Rev. Fr. Jayasundara’s appointment.
- Published in News
A gift to Trinity: the Battle Map of the Dutch invasion of Kandy, 1765.
Monday, 28 September 2020
In September last year, we did a review on Chamikara Pilapitiya’s book titled ‘Maha Nuwara Yugaye Apprakata Viththi’. Mr Pilapitiya visited the College again with a copy of a rare Battle Map of the Dutch invasion of Kandy in 1765. The map was given to College as a gift, and handed over to the Acting
Lunch now available from the College Tuck Shops provided by Unique Caterers
Monday, 28 September 2020
We urge parents to send a home-cooked meal for their children. Students who are unable to bring food from home are encouraged to purchase lunch available at the College tuck shop. Details of the available meals are given in the poster below. Our objective is to provide our students a wholesome meal prepared and served under hygienic
- Published in News
Installation Service of the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB
Sunday, 27 September 2020
In 1924, when Rev. J. Mcleod Campbell was installed as the Principal of Trinity, there was a ceremonial procession around the Kandy town. Such is the importance of the Installation ceremony of a Principal for the Trinity community. On Friday, 25th of September 2020 Reverend Father Araliya Jayasundara OSB was appointed as the new Principal
The Trinity Story 1872-2022
Sunday, 20 September 2020
It gives me great pleasure to announce the proposed publication of a history of the school – ‘The Trinity Story 1872-2022′. This is being initiated immediately in preparation for Trinity’s 150th year celebration in 2022. The history project is sponsored by Mr M. V. Muhsin and has been approved by the Board of Governors and will be implemented by
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