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Clubs and Societies
THE STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. S. Dason
The Student Christian Movement of S. Thomas’
College plays a major role in building a firm religious background
in the lives of students of our College. Apart from taking part
in it’s daily worship the committee also actively takes part
in organizing programmes and activities to build a better understanding
among the student community.
The Annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was
once again held to a large gathering at the Keble Hall to mark the
season of Christmas. Another regular feature in the school calendar
has been the Easter Programme and this too was a tremendous success.
The students also planned some fun activities during the end of
the three terms where students and staff got together to enjoy some
games and competitions.
The Student Christian Movement also has sub-committees
to help out in organizing various programmes and they are as follows:
· Library Committee
· Garden Committee
· Teen Group
· Bible School Committee
The above mentioned committees too help out in their
sections to make the Christian Movement much more active.
Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank
our Headmaster, staff and all those who actively supported and guided
us to make our various programmes a success.
ENGLISH BIBLE READING CLUB
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. A. Joseph
Consultant: Mrs. J.S. Chandrasekera
This is the 3rd successful year on our journey in
holding the Bible Reading competition for the Christian students
in English Language.
The Headmaster few years ago gave a little spark to
this activity, which took its fuller shape in the year 2007. Thus
the ‘maiden voyage’ of this journey began in 2007.
This year too we had the same on the 5th of June 2009
at the Gymnasium.
There were 4 personalities to judge the competition.
The Bible Reading ability of the Christian Students,
from the Primary Section was judged by Ms. Violet Morrit and Thushara
Gayani two prominent Roman Catholic and Non Roman Catholic teachers
from two other schools.
And the middle and upper section was judged by Rev.
Fr. Sam Perera the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Badulla and Mr. Shanon Dason. Also Fr. Sam briefed the students
on the importance of reading the Bible and valuable instructions.
We thank God for His grace and guidance first of all,
to this our conception.
And our sincere thanks go to our Headmaster for his
support and guidance, to Madam Chandrasekera who is always there
for any assistance in this connection.
And a big ‘thank you; to all the teachers, staff
and students whose cooperation was great.
May God bless us with another year in order to carry
out this good work for his glory.
BUDDHIST STUDENTS MOVEMENT
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. B.P.U. Ratnayake
Buddhist Students commence their day with religious
preaching. This year students too participated in the preaching
which has helped in improving their oratory skills and students
were also given the opportunity of attending the “Dhaham school”
every Sunday at a neighbouring temple this has created an environment
for boarders to actively take part in their religious activities.
· The Annual 'Bakthi Gee' recital and the presentation
of the seventh edition of the 'Methmal' magazine and the inter-class
‘Vesak’ Lantern competition were held at the college
grounds.
“Bawa Prathiba Pranama” a felicitation
ceremony for the Teachers and Students was conducted very successfully.
In addition the Buddhist Society contributed on a
large scale in social work organized by this institution.
HINDU STUDENTS MOVEMENT
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. M. Chandirakumar
The year under review was an active one for the society
The “Vani Vizha” celebrations was successfully held
for the 21st year with many competitions namely the inter-class
oratory, kolam, knowledge in religion and thevaram. Mr. P.P. Devaraj,
Chairman (GOPIO) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
I extend my sincere gratitude to each and everyone
who extended their support to make the activities of the Hindu Students
Movement a success.
THE ISLAM SOCIETY
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs. G.M. Raheem
The Islamic Society of S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela
is the main body of the Islamic students of the college and it takes
pride in organizing various cultural events in relation to Islam.
During the past year it actively took part in organizing special
competitions to mark various cultural and religious events. The
Meelad-Un-Nabi Celebration was held on the 17th of May 2008. Mr.
Faisz Musthapha a former Ambassador for the United Kingdom and
Mrs. Musthapha graced this occasion as the Chief Guests.
Apart from this the students also take part in Friday’s
devotions at the Bandarawela mosque. The society also believes in
creating friendship among the various communities and therefore
it does help the other clubs and societies in the college in organizing
their programmes.
THE HOSTEL & SICK ROOM
Senior Boarding House Master: Mr. Lal Kulathunga
Food Matron: Mrs. U.D.D.M. Abeyratna
Sickroom Matron: Mrs. R.M. Udayamala
The hostel caters for approximately 200 boarders with
the maximum possible facilities in a very homely environment with
a very friendly staff so that boarders do not feel being away from
home. The boarding is a very essential need as students from all
parts of the country educate themselves in this Institution.
BOARDERS ASSOCIATION
Master-in-charge: Mr. Lal Kulathunge
Students of the Boarders Association actively take
part in inter-dormitory sports activities, singing and dancing competitions.
The Boarders Association activities for the year conclude with a
boarders’ night.
Boarders are provided with transport to proceed to
the Church of the Ascension, Bandarawela for Sunday Service.
Buddhist students have been given the opportunity
to attend the “Dhaham Pasala” on Sundays at the neighbouring
Sumangalaramaya Temple under the supervision of
Mr. B.P.U. Ratnayake.
SENIOR SINHALA LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. W.M.R. Weerasinghe
The Senior Sinhala Literary Association is formed
with students from Grade 10 onwards with the intention of developing
their oratory and dramatic talents and skills by taking part in
programmes and competitions such as Essay Writing, Short Story Writing
and Poetry.
JUNIOR SINHALA LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. A.J.M.U.S. Bandara and Mrs.
Y.N. Gunaratne
An awareness programme and workshop was conducted
by the Junior Sinhala Literary Association and students were educated
how to avoid stage fear psychologically and aspects in preparation
for speech and drama activities.
SENIOR TAMIL LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. G. Thangarajah
The Tamil Literary Association conducted a very successful
series of programmes this year too, the most important event being
the annual “Kalai Vizha” celebration where students
get an opportunity to display their talents to the public. The Kalai
Vizha Celebration for the year in review was held on the 13th of
July 2008 and Dr. A.S. Chandrabose and Mrs. Chandrabose graced the
occasion as Chief Guest. Students also took part in competitions
organized by the Ministry of Education. Programmes were organized
to improve and develop the talents and skills of the members of
the association.
JUNIOR TAMIL LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs. S.G. Kirupananthan
The Middle School students from Grades 6 to 9 are
involved in this association. The association meets once a month.
The students are very keen in presenting and performing their talents
at all these meetings. Further the teachers help them to do their
performances better by evaluating them.
SENIOR ENGLISH LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mrs. R. Kavitha
I deem it a great privilege and pleasure to give a
report on the English Literary Association of S. Thomas’ College,
Bandarawela. It is impossible to enumerable the multivariate talents
of our students in a very short note. The deep interest of our boys’
in the language generates concentration and it proves way to success.
We are programmed to be with the help of an aim with total commitment
to the objective, confidence to over come obstacles and the courage
to bear failure. Our Headmaster Mr. L.A.M. Chandrasekera is a source
of inspiration for all our success in flowering the English Day
successfully every year.
JUNIOR ENGLISH LITERARY ASSOCIATION
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Anton Joseph
The little Thomians from the middle school have the
opportunity to take part and be a part of the Junior English Literary
Association.
We have the fun of doing lot of activities in the
Junior English Literary Association.
I should be proud to say that the guidance of the
Headmaster along with the support of the English Language teachers
and other subject teachers I have the satisfaction of promoting
the English Language and English Literary activities throughout.
The students as a whole are very keen in all these learning activities.
We discuss matters during our meeting sessions quarterly
with the hope to do the best the next time.
JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY
Teachers-in-charge: Mrs. S. Vithanage (Sinhala Stream)
Mr. S. Surendrakumar (Tamil Stream)
We are proud to say that we as the Junior Science
Society of S. Thomas’ College held an Exhibition on the 10th
of October 2008 from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm in the Indoor stadium of
the College. And it was a successful event which was appreciated
by many.
The Chief Guest was Dr. Chinthaka Rupasinghe J.M.O.
Base Hospital Diyatalawa. The following institutions assisted by
providing exhibits.
- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board
- Department of Wild Life
- Nurses Training School
- Blood Bank
- Sri Lanka Tea Board
- Sri Lanka Construction Industry Maintenance and
Training Centre
The objective of the Junior Science Society to improve
the knowledge of Science in the fast growing world has been fulfilled
to a great extent.
INTERACT CLUB
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. K.K. Bandara
The interact club of S. Thomas’ College, has
been functioning for more than fifteen years. The club has been
functioning as a community service organization affiliated to Rotary
Club of Bandarawela under the direction of the Headmaster of the
College the club has been participating in community service activities
organized by the Rotary Club of Bandarawela such as Eye Clinics
and Spectacle donation campaigns, blood donation campaigns, car
wash project for fund raising.
The club consists of an Exco of nine and fifty members.
Annually the committee has been participating in district assemblies,
seminars, leadership training programmes. During the year 2009 and
2010 we hope to perform more community work for the betterment of
the under privileged communities of Bandarawela.
LEO CLUB
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Shannon Dawson
The Leo Club of our College has been one of the most
active clubs of the College with over 100 members mainly from the
upper school. The club takes part in organizing talent and social
work and also leadership programmes.
During the last year the students affiliated to the
club went to Kitulgala for a three day adventure programme where
a number of other club members from all over the island joined.
This provided an ideal opportunity for Leos to get along with other
Leo members and thereby exchange ideas and also share in their experiences.
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