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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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

 
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