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Amidst all the attention which the apocalypse of the world has been getting, this piece of writing, rest assured reader, is on a rather lighter, happier and infinitely more ecstatic note. For those of us who have had the pleasure of passing through the very few college gates here in our country where history and traditions are sources of inspiration, this note bears a deeper message. The roots of rugby  [ Read More ]

It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of the TCKOBABC Scholarships for the 2013 academic year Duncan White Memorial Scholarship awarded to;   Rukshan Neelawathura for his academic excellence by obtaining 8 A’s at the GCE O/L examination, and continued strong performance in the A/L first year class. Dr. Senaka Bibile Memorial Scholarship awarded to;   Mahil Kothalawala for his academic excellence by obtaining 9 A’s at the GCE O/L examination,  [ Read More ]

They Chose The Road Less Travelled By.

The final years of the 20th century, the world was immensely excited about the new millennium. Two young gentlemen spending the most memorable time of their school lives in the place where river, lake and mountain meet were listening to another monotonous lesson of chemistry. Were they actually listening or pretending was a suspicion to Mr. Pathiraja; one of the popular masters of Trinity College at the time. He wanted  [ Read More ]

Trinity College Kandy Old Boys Association British Columbia Canada is accepting applications for the 2013 academic year for the following scholarships. Duncan White Memorial Scholarship Dr. Senaka Bibile Memorial Scholarship A scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and fees. The basic requirements are; Currently enrolled as an A/L student at Trinity College Kandy. Is in good academic standing in Grade 11-13. Have a minimum of eight (8) A’s in  [ Read More ]

The Chapel is perhaps the most poignantly sublime symbol of Trinity for most Trinitians across the ages, irrespective of their faith. Though distanced by the years and geography, our memories often rest among those pillars, under the cooling shade of bare clay tiles with a view of Hantana nestled among the treetops. Even the quiet breeze rings with voices of friends and teachers of a time now bygone… Yet the  [ Read More ]

  The Trinity College Choir will perform “The Cross and Triumph of Christ 2012″, a service of choral music, at the Trinity College Chapel, Kandy, on April 1st Sunday at 6.00 pm onwards. This Easter programme of music has been held over many years and has now become a traditional event at Trinity College. Conducted to commemorate the greatest event in the Christian world, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on  [ Read More ]

In 2005 a world bank report highlighted the need to create a demand driven education system that focuses on lifelong learning and will determine the country’s capacity to embrace the benefits of a knowledge economy. Aligning to these needs, Trinity College Kandy has also invested on enhancing the facilities provided to cater to the new need states of the students. However as private schools are not privy to government funding  [ Read More ]

Sajjad Hassan is a talented Trinitian who started his musical journey during his days in the school. Even though his ambition before a strange punishment in grade 3 was to be a doctor, but his dreams changed drastically on that day. Everyone gets this punishment during their schooldays at least once, but for most of the people the punishment is quite different. Usually the punishment for repeatedly talking in the  [ Read More ]

Hilary B. Abeyratne: ‘No patient of English’

PERSONALITY: Given the Kandyan upbringing of H.B. Abeyratne (HB), any outsider to Trinity College Kandy (TCK) circles may have the inclination to surmise that his initials stand for Heen (or Herath) Banda. It is not to be, for he was born to the well-known, affluent and anglicized Colombo parents Dr. & Mrs. L.O. Abeyratne and hence named Hilary Bertrand. After a distinguished school career at TCK, where he won the  [ Read More ]

Ever since I first went for the school show of Thrithva Ranga, way back when I was in Grade 8 (2004), it has become an annual event in my calendar along with the Bradby Shield. In the Thrithva Ranga held way back in 2004, I can remember there was something to do with army soldiers climbing down from the top of the hall to kidnap the president. Even though I  [ Read More ]

 
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