A large variety of sports activities take place in the newly renovated school playground, and the college proudly hosts a number of clubs and societies that. The college is regulated by the central government. Most of the prominent schools in the city date back to the 1800s when they were established during the british colonial rule, such as the royal college colombo established in. Wesley collegecolombo obansw inc presents double blue. In mid1815, they purchased a portion of land on dam street and built a chapel that still stands there today as methodist church, pettah, the oldest methodist church in asia.
Wesley college, colombo information about sri lanka. Wesley college colombo obansw inc presents double blue spring ball. The college offers education from grades 1 to, with an al section with arts, commerce and science sections. View avanka fernandos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The royalthomian regatta or boat race is the annual rowing race between royal college, colombo and s. Evelyn frederick charles ludowyk 19061985 a sri lankan burgher shakespearean scholar, author, playwright and critic, was the first professor of english of the university of ceylon. An oxford graduate, he was an active evangelist in the history of. It is believed that the sanskrit language was brought to the island from north india as a result of the establishment of the buddhism in the reign of king devanampiya tissa from the buddhist monks sent by emperor asoka of india. Due to financial problems, he was unable to receive sufficient science education, then he started to follow ba bachelor of arts degree after he completed his degree he join to ananda shasthralaya kotte as a teacher.
Wesley college is a methodist educational institution. Wesley college was delighted when the sunday times chose to recognise the efforts of one of our pupils this week. Wesley college great things await coronavirus covid19 updates. Wesley college is a private school providing primary and secondary education in sri lanka since 1874. The pages that follow charts wesley s voyage of hope since its beginning in 1874. Colombo has many of the prominent public schools in the country, some of them governmentowned and others private. It has always been a joy for me to be associated with the boy scouts, and i have always been proud of the 14th colombo scouts.
It is located in the cinnamon gardens neighbourhood of colombo 7 near the university of colombo and the royal college colombo. Wesley college hymn wesley now and always wesley s journey wesley war cry wesley spitir, wesley pride. Joel bariss is to be found in year 6 lessons for most subjects, but when it comes to mathematics joel and his classmates head in. Founded in 1950, thurstan college is one of the leading schools in sri lanka. This is an international website for all wesleyites, past and present created in cyberspace. A mix of rulers, cultures, and styles have all left their own mark upon the city and given it a vibrant identity which thrills, invigorates, and fascinates. Senior western band of wesley college presents pulse 16. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious schools in the country. It was established in 1896 by french missionaries, with rev christopher ernst bonjean.
Wesley college coeducational independent private school. Due to financial problems, he was unable to receive sufficient science education,then he started to fallow ba bachelor of arts degree after he completed his degree he join to ananda shasthralaya kotte as a. Wesley college and its athletic facilities are located on 50 acres in historic dover, delaware. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover wesley colleges connections and jobs at similar companies.
Wesley college colombo educational institution wesley. Wesley college is named after john wesley 17031791, the founder of the methodist church. He wrote many books in the areas of sri lankan history and buddhism and was also the editor of the magazine mahabodhi. Alwis anthonisz anuradhapura became bishop chapman boarders buddhist buildings cadets calcutta university caldera capt cathedral ceylon chapel college form colombo cricket cricket ball days of warden debating society dias dormitory duke of edinburgh edirisinghe england english education face and won fernando g. Wesley college colombo educational institution at wesley college colombo. The institution conferred its first fouryear degrees in 1978. Wesley college was established by an act of nsw state parliament in 1910 as a college of the methodist church in australia. Wesley college colombo is named after john wesley 17031791, the founder of the methodist church, and one of the greatest evangelists in the history of the christian church. Books for cartman library 7 wesley college refurbishment 8 from the archives 11 the college crest shelton peiris 11 history of the school motto nda 12 the coat of arms kdk 12 a tribute to a principal moscrop 16 a tribute to mrs elna 17. Wesley college, with an englishman at the helm, in those spacious colonial days was became instant success. Primary school books, astrology books, calender and all kind of printing unilankas publication is a leading book publisher in sri lanka no 1 calendar printing and distributing company in sri lanka. Dover is the capital of the nations first state and has 35,000 residents.
Daniel henry pereira on the 2nd of march 1874, and he became its first vice principal with rev. Wesley college obu uk wesley college, colombo over the years has stood for the freedom of the human spirit, brother hood of man and the community of all her sons. The annual prize day of wesley college colombo will be held at 4. Later he was entrusted to a lawyer uncle in colombo, to continue his studies in english and law. Welcome to the wesley college obua website where you will begin to discover the strengths, comradeship and pride of the community. This then was the beginning of methodist college, colombo, which today is a. The 14th edition of the wesley college song book is a powerful reminder that singing has been very much part of the wesley way of life ever since the. Wesley college, colombo, popularly known as wesley or the double blues is a leading school providing primary and secondary education in sri lanka. It became a twoyear college in 1918, and was renamed the wesley collegiate institute. They later started a childrens sunday school and a printing press in colombo. The word colombo was inserted to distinguish it from wesley college in melbourne. We eagerly await the publication of his book on the history of richmond college galle and wish it every success. Navoda samarappuli teacher of physics at colombo international schoolkandy. A member of a prominent dutch burgher family, ludowyk studied at richmond college, galle and wesley college colombo.
However, the great school we see today is just over a hundred years old, almost all the brainchild of the rev henry highfield, principal 18951925. In the year 1892, the idea of a catholic college emerges with the proposal of the archbishop of colombo rt. Warden tamil thomas thomians took 6 wickets trinity college university scholarship veddas vernaculars warden miller warden stone. The institution was founded in 1873 as a preparatory school called wilmington conference academy.
Wesley college honours past cricketers at gala reunion. Due to financial problems, he was unable to receive sufficient science education,then he started to fallow ba bachelor of arts degree after he completed his degree he. We have great pleasure in presenting that speech to you here. Edward started his primary education under a buddhist scholar monk and then attended st. Ben manickam inducted as new principal of wesley college. Wesley theological college, south australia, australia. Walisinghe harischandra is also regarded as the saviour of the citadel of buddhism in sri lanka. Scrapbook entitled wesley college colombo 75th anniversary. The energy of a community cannot be totally captured by text and images alone, however these pages do demonstrate the great diversity of wesley college, colombo and the spirit of the wesley alumni. Thomas college, mount lavinia is an anglican church school, which was founded by the first bishop of colombo, the rt. With a few clicks of the rodent you will be transported in time to wesley college colombo. Wesley college headmaster, mr ross barron, delivered a wonderful tribute to the daring girls of wesley when he spoke at the girls big breakfast on 28 november 2019. Welcome to the official page of the old boys union obu of wesley college colombo, popularly known as wesley or wcc.
To afford the opportunity of bringing together past and present pupils of wesley college. Sep 05, 2015 i was honoured by my alma mater wesley college, colombo, with the invitation to be the guest speaker at the 5th founders day assembly on the 2nd of march 2009. He was principal of wesley college, colombo, during its 75th anniversary. Educated at wesley college, colombo and succeeded to colombo university college to study chemistry. Harvard, a printer by profession, supervised the work and started printing books for children. Only two schools, wesley college, colombo and methodist college, colombo, remained under the management of the church. Incredible performance by the western brass band of st. Wesley college dublin ballinteer dublin 16 ireland.
In 1917 it opened with nine students and rev m scott fletcher was the first master. Wesley college colombo, baseline road, colombo 2020. Official face book page of wesley college colombo cricket. In celebration of its 30th anniversary this year, the senior western band of wesley college colombo proudly presents pulse 16 a gala musical extravaganza featuring nearly 500 students from ten schools at 4. Wesley college, colombo, popularly known as wesley. The energy of a community cannot be totally captured by text and images alone, however these pages do demonstrate the great diversity of wesley college, colombo and the spirit of the. Thomas college, mt lavinia, having begun in 1962 the event has evolved into the royal thomian regatta or the regatta in 1966 and now is made up of 8 events which carry points and 3 exhibition events.
Joseph rippon wanted to establish a superior educational institution for the wesleyan methodist mission in south ceylon. Wesley college is a family of 3000 students, 200 teachers, as well as a large group of supportive pastpupils. Aims of the wesley obu uk to unite in one fraternal band those who were educated at wesley college colombo. Based in south perth, wesley college is coeducational up to year 6 then boysonly to year 12, with a dedicated middle school for the adolescent years. Wesley college a premier christian boys school in colombo was founded on march 2, 1874. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Welcome to wesley college obua welcome to the wesley college obua website where you will begin to discover the strengths, comradeship and pride of the community. To include a comma in your tag, surround the tag with double quotes. The campus is situated in dovers major residential community with stores and banks in easy walking distance and malls a short commute.
Thomas college, mount lavinia stc, is a selective entry boys private anglican school providing primary and secondary education in sri lanka. Wesley college, colombo, popularly known as wesley or the double blues is a school providing primary and secondary education in sri lanka since 1874. Wijayatilake circa 1956 ananda college, originally known as the buddhist high school, colombo, as founded in november 1886 by colonel henry steel olcott, the distinguished american theosophist and presidentfounder of the world theosophical society. Asiri perera, president of the methodist church of sri lanka and manager of the school as the 22nd principal of wesley college colombo in a solemn ceremony in the college hall, in the presence of dignitaries from the methodist church, old and present boys, parents, teachers. The wesleyan press continued to print and publish scholarly books produced by missionaries such the. Oct 26, 2015 ben manickam was recently inducted by the most revd. I am certain it would give us an interesting insight into the world of the methodist mission and its missionaries in those early years. In 1969 wesley college became the first coed college at the university of sydney.
Membership of the obu australia branch is drawn from most capital cities in australia. Wesley college is a liberal arts college in delaware that offers 30 majors, online classes, and degrees programs in the liberal arts and sciences. Wesley college, colombo, popularly known as wesley or the double. Only two schools, wesley college, colombo and methodist college, colombo, remained under the. On 16 april 1993, the obu became an incorporated body and changed its name to wesley college colombo old boys union australia branch incorporated. Colombo is an ancient city with a fantastic heritage. Welcome to the official facebook page of the old boys union obu of wesley college colombo. Every year, the double blue fraternity gather to celebrate the memory of their founder, the rev. Oct 10, 2016 view wesley college colombos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. After the school education, he attended the law college. Double blue links feb 2016 wesley college, colombo. An oxford graduate, he was one of the greatest evangelists in the history of the christian church. Education institutions in colombo have a long history.
Wesley college colombo is a private school providing primary and secondary education in sri lanka since 1874. Many of its students pursue a liberal arts program of study. A celebration of the contribution of wesley college, colombo, to society and a gala reunion will be held by the old boys of the school from september 69. Double blue fraternity celebrates 146th founders day.
Wesley college western australia wesley college belize wesley college manitoba, canada. The college offers 30 bachelors, four associates, and masters degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, education, business administration and environmental science in a multidenominational, multicultural campus setting. An oxford graduate, he was an active evangelist in the history of the christian church. Education in sri lanka has a history of over 2300 years. Josephs college is a catholic educational institution in colombo, sri lanka.
However, in 1961, as many as 178 methodistrun schools were converted by the government from government assisted schools to government schools. John wesley wesley college was founded in the city mission buildings at dam street, pettah. Scrapbook contains material relating to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of wesley college, colombo sri lanka, including. To get back to the history of the school, miss scott was succeeded by miss.
To celebrate the 145th anniversary of our college in colombo. Highfield of wesley unfolds a story of long life full of interest, endeavours and achievements. He was a student of wesley college, colombo from 1889 to 1895. There was historical evidence to show that around this agricultural school. The event will emphasise the role the school has played in moulding the lives of its students with special emphasis on past cricketers. We have built up close fraternal relationships with the wesley college obus in sri lanka, australia, dubai and other parts of. Famous firsts of the past students of wesley college elanka.
Concord function center 8 144 majors bay rd, concord. The history of wesley college obu uk has seen steady progress over the years in its stature, strengthened by the exemplary behaviour expected of boys of wesley college. Founded in 1873 as a preparatory school, wesley college has a covenant relationship with the united methodist church. Mrs rowan will assist you with books that you may find interesting. James cartman principal left wesley, and the troop accorded him a farewell on the 20th september, 1949, he wrote the following in my log book. The wesleyan missionary society of london, conceived the idea of founding and developing an english school. Highfield of wesley unfolds a story of long life full of interest, endeavours and. Pereiras students formed the nucleus and so on 2 march 1874, with the rev.
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