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UNITY
‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master,
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
(Rewards and Fairies 1909)
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MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL
Melbourne High School is Victoria’s only academically selective boys’ school. It is the oldest and most prestigious
government secondary school in Victoria. The school offers a broad academic and co-curricular program for Years
9 to 12 and has an unsurpassed record of achievement in academic, sporting and cultural attainment. It counts
among its former students many prominent leaders in all walks of life.
The school’s academic program extends both depth and breadth of learning. Specific extension and enrichment
opportunities and special interest activities are available. The school offers an extensive VCE program, including
options for university extension and VET studies, as well as coeducational classes with our sister school, The
Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School. The school offers the richest co-curricular program available, with over 40
sports, 30 musical ensembles, performing and visual arts festivals, national and overseas tours, outdoor education
and over 40 special interest clubs and societies, including Army and Air Force cadets.
Year 9 entry is via an examination conducted in Term 2 of the previous year and is open to boys currently enrolled
in their second year of secondary school, generally Year 8, in any government or non-government school in
Australia. Students need to be either Australian citizens or holders of a permanent resident visa. There is a smaller
Year 10 intake and limited places at other year levels.
Melbourne High School has a statewide charter to provide a program tailored for academically talented students.
It is able to foster the highest individual expectations and attainment in all aspects of academic, personal and cocurricular development. With virtually no student discipline issues, the focus can be entirely directed to highquality teaching and learning in a collegial and personalised environment.
The school sets demanding goals for every student. Your son will be working at the highest academic level and at
an increased pace. There is an expectation that all students will participate in as many aspects of the co-curricular
program as possible. He will have the great advantage of pursuing his education amongst peers who will challenge
him and celebrate and share in his achievements. Students are encouraged to develop challenging academic and
educational goals.
Every student is supported through a dedicated pastoral care program, and there is an extensive transition
program for all new students. A detailed career exploration and further study program are offered to prepare
students for the future. Student learning is closely monitored, and written reports are provided each term to
parents, with the opportunity to discuss student progress with each subject teacher.
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Our students hail from all over greater metropolitan Melbourne and beyond, and come from a diverse range of
cultural and social backgrounds. The school takes great pride in the richness of community this engenders. We
believe this diversity is an essential preparation for life in an international, multicultural world. The school is
located in South Yarra and is easily accessible by public transport. The ‘Castle on the Hill’ is one of Melbourne’s
most iconic buildings. It contains state-of-the-art educational facilities — including extensive ICT; an indoor
swimming pool and gymnasium; and specialist science, music and visual arts, and library wings — set among
grounds adjacent to the Yarra River. The school also maintains its own outdoor education centre. All students are
equipped with iPads as learning devices.The school takes seriously its role of developing the leaders of tomorrow.
There is a direct emphasis upon the development of democratic values and responsible citizenship. Social justice,
equality, opportunity, cultural and religious diversity and individual difference are central to the school’s ethos
and are explicitly fostered through the school’s community involvement and leadership programs.
The school ethos also emphasises the celebration of individual and team success, excellence and attainment in all
endeavours.The school’s motto, ‘Honour the Work’, encapsulates our pride in a rich and successful heritage,
strong sense of ethos and educational purpose.
Cricket at Melbourne High School
The Year 9 students take part in the Barberis Cup against Sydney Boys’ High School. This competition is
named after Mr. Louis Barberis a past principal of Melbourne High School. These two teams meet on an
annual basis rotating between the schools. The best player for Melbourne High School is awarded the
Warren Fall Medal.
This medal recognizes the enormous effort made by Warren over 30 years, being involved in the formation
of the Five High’s Carnival, coaching the Melbourne High School Old Boys’ U17 side on a Sunday morning and
coaching the First X1.
In the past the Barberis Cup has consisted of two games played between the schools on consecutive days.
This year there will be a single game as Brisbane State Boys’ High School is now going to be involved and play
against Sydney Boys’ High School for the East Coast Cup as well as against Melbourne High School in the
same week.
The Year 9 and Year 10 students combine to participate in the Intermediate Section of the Victorian
Secondary School Sports Association Competition against other local government schools, in the Beachside
Division.
Similarly the Year 11 and Year 12 students combine to participate in the Senior Section of this competition.
The First XI is open to all students from Year 9 to Year 12.
The First XI participates in the Melbourne Midweek Competition which is played on a Wednesday afternoon
between 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm. The duration of each match is 40 overs per side. This competition is open age
and provides a challenging program of ten matches, five games before Christmas and five games in the new
year.
The First XI also competes in the Australian Five Highs Carnival which comprises Sydney Boys’ High School,
Brisbane State Boys’ High School, Kent Street High School, Perth and Adelaide High School. This is a high
quality carnival played over a week in late November/early December each year. Each game is of 50 overs
duration and must be played to the finish. The best player for Melbourne High School over the week is
awarded the Peter Wood Medal, which recognizes the outstanding contribution made by Peter as coach of
the First XI over 16 years.
At the end of this carnival the Australian Five Highs Carnival side is selected from all five the participating
schools. Melbourne High has won the Five High’s Carnival 8 times - 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1995,
1998 and 1999.
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On presentation night at the end of the season the best player over the course of the entire season is
awarded the Keith Miller Medal. This award is named in honor of the great Australian Test all-rounder who
attended Melbourne High as a student from 1934 – 1936. Keith Miller not only represented his country in
cricket, but played football in the VFL for St. Kilda and also represented Victoria in football against South
Australia.
First Class Cricketers
Twenty two past students have gone on to play First Class cricket with four of these representing Australia.
John Anderson, Peter Bailey, Cecil Austen, Blair Campbell, Rob Cassell, Jack Green, Trevor Hart, Jack Laver,
Arthur Lovett, Gary Living, Don Mathieson, George Meikle, Keith Miller, Bill Muir, Tom Perin, Doug Ring,
Clive Sindery, John Stephens, John Watmuff, Jim Wikinson, Jack (John) Wilson and Bill Woodfull (Principal of
Melbourne High School).
Bold indicates Australian Representative
MHS 1ST XI – 1936
1936
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BILL WOODFULL (MHS STUDENT 1913 –1915, MHS TEACHER 1926 – 1940, MHS PRINCIPAL 1956 – 1962)
William Maldon "Bill" Woodfull OBE (22 August 1897 – 11 August 1965)
was an Australian cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s. He captained both Victoria
and Australia, and was best known for his dignified and moral conduct during
the tumultuous bodyline series in 1932–33 that almost saw the end of
Anglo-Australian cricketing ties. Trained as a schoolteacher, Woodfull was known
for his benevolent attitude towards his players, and his patience and defensive
technique as an opening batsman. Woodfull was not a flamboyant player, but
was known for his calm, unruffled style and his reliability in difficult situations.
His opening pairing with fellow Victorian Bill Ponsford for both his state and
Australia remains one of the most successful in history. While not known for his
tactical skills, Woodfull was widely admired by his players and observers for his
sportsmanship and ability to mould a successful and loyal team through the
strength of his character.
Outside cricket, Woodfull had a successful career as a mathematics teacher at
Melbourne High School, and was headmaster for six years. He was known for his
stern discipline throughout his career. One of his students was future Australian
Test all rounder and Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Keith Miller, whom
he taught in year nine.
KEITH MILLER (MHS STUDENT 1934 – 1936)
Keith Ross Miller, AM MBE (28 November 1919 – 11 October 2004) was an
Australian Test cricketer and a Royal Australian Air Force pilot during
World War II. Miller is widely regarded as Australia's greatest ever all-rounder.
Because of his ability, irreverent manner and good looks he was a crowd
favourite. English journalist Ian Wooldridge called Miller "the golden boy" of
cricket, leading to his being nicknamed "Nugget."
He "was more than a cricketer ...he embodied the idea that there was more
to life than cricket."
A member of the record-breaking Invincibles, at the time of his retirement
from Test cricket in 1956, Miller had the best statistics of any all-rounder in
cricket history. He often batted high in the order, sometimes as high as number
three. He was a powerful striker of the ball, and one straight six that he hit
at the Sydney Cricket Ground was still rising when it hit the upper deck of the
grandstand. Miller was famous for varying his bowling to bemuse batsmen:
he made sparing use of slower deliveries and would often adjust his run-up,
surprisingly bowling his fastest deliveries from a short run. He was also a fine
fielder and an especially acrobatic catcher in the slips. Away from cricket,
Miller was also a successful Australian rules footballer. He played for St Kilda
and was selected to represent the Victorian state team. He played 50 games for
St Kilda, for whom he kicked eight goals in one game against North Melbourne,
during 1941.
The main oval at Melbourne High School is known as the Woodfull – Miller Oval.
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Sir Michael Parkinson sitting between the life sized statues of Bill Woodfull and
Keith Miller overlooking the Melbourne High School oval named in their honour.
2015 Sri Lankan Tour Participants
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The Touring Party – Players
Chinmay Sharma LHB LAM TOUR CAPTAIN 10B WATERLOO
Chinmay plays U17s for Mount Waverley. He enjoys his studies and has been playing the
guitar for the last two years. He supports India in the cricket and is looking forward to touring
Sri Lanka and advancing his skills in this game.
Jathin Patil RHB RAM 10G COMO
Jathin plays U15s for Caroline Springs and B grade seniors in the afternoon. He follows
Collingwood in the AFL and enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports. Jathin is looking
forward to making new friends and becoming closer to his teammates while being on the
tour.
Ritvik Mahadeshwar RHB RAM 10B FORREST
Ritvik plays U15’s for Hoppers Crossing. He likes to play tennis socially and is learning to play
the piano. He has swimming lessons once a week and is looking forward to learning about the
culture and traditions of Sri Lanka and improving his cricket skills.
Shlok Saraf RHB RAM 10E YARRA
Shlok plays for Macleod U16s. He enjoys a number of other sports especially soccer and
football. Shlok is looking forward to using this opportunity to make new friends and improve
his cricket ability as well as immersing himself in the Sri Lankan culture.
Sai Vaidhyanathan RHB RAM 10K COMO
Sai plays for Ormond U16s and MHS U17s. As well as cricket he is involved in karate, football
and basketball. He has played the piano for the past seven years. Sai is looking forward to
making new friends on this trip, becoming even closer to his team mates and performing well
with the bat and the ball.
Dilshan Delgama RHB RAM 10M COMO
Dilshan plays for Strathmore and MHS U17s. He has a passion for Hockey and Psychology and
supports Collingwood in the AFL and the Renegades in the Big Bash League. Dilshan believes
that the Sri Lanka tour will be an exciting opportunity and is looking forward to the
experience.
Tridib Chatterjee RHB RAM 10E YARRA
Tridib plays for Vermont U16s. He also plays tennis and he just started to learn the guitar.
Tridib enjoys meeting new people and is looking forward to experiencing the Sri Lankan
culture and improving his ability in cricket.
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Randima Dodangoda RHB RAM 10B COMO
Randima plays for Glen Waverley Cougars U15s. He has been involved in tennis for 2 years
and has recently started playing the organ. Randima is a huge supporter of Chelsea Football
Club and follows Roger Federer in tennis. He is hoping to improve his cricket skills on this
tour.
Savin Wimalagunaratna RHB RAM 10N WATERLOO
Savin plays for Cranbourne U15s. He supports Essendon in the AFL and Sri Lanka in the
cricket. He has visited Sri Lanka multiple times and is excited to play cricket and improve his
skills in the game.
Hamza Kashif RHB RAM 9D COMO
Hamza plays for Traralgon West cricket club in Senior C Grade. He supports the Geelong
Football Club and the Renegades in the Big Bash League. He plays Hockey during the winter
months and is looking forward to improving his skills in cricket by playing in a different
country.
Ben Britbart Ellazam RHB WK 9D WATERLOO
Ben plays for Caulfield U15s. He has been playing cricket since the age of 9 and is a passionate
Essendon supporter. Ben hopes that this tour will improve his skills in cricket and he also
hopes to gain a greater understanding of Sri Lanka.
Himeth Peiris RHB RAM WK 9G YARRA
Himeth plays for Footscray U15s. He played representative cricket last season and he likes
cooking. His favorite dishes are deserts and French toast. He is looking forward to the tour
and hopes to be part of Melbourne High cricket sides in the future.
Thisuna Mapa Mudiyanselage RHB RAM 9L COMO
Thisuna plays U16s for Craigieburn. He has been playing the traditional Sri Lankan drums for
the last seven years. Thisuna is a passionate Collingwood supporter and hopes to use this
tour to help improve his cricket in order to make the Barberis Cup team that will play Sydney
High School later in the year.
Kabisan Sutharsan RHB RAM 9D FORREST
Kabisan plays U17s for Mount Waverley. He also enjoys athletics and cross country. Kabisan
supports the Australian cricket team and hopes this tour will help develop his skills as a
cricketer.
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The Touring Party – Officials
Mr. Jeremy Ludowyke – Principal of Melbourne High School
Jeremy was born in Sri Lanka but immigrated to Australia when he was under two.
His grandfather and uncle both represented Sri Lanka in international cricket before
the country had test status.
Jeremy is a life member of the Glen Iris Cricket Club in the Eastern Cricket Association,
playing for the club from Under 14s to First XI and serving as Under 16 premiership
coach and First XI Captain.
He and his three brothers attended MHS having been advised to apply for the school
by Bill Woodfull who was a cricket contemporary of his grandfather.
Jeremy coached the MHS First XI in 2014.
Mr. Paul Keyte – Coach and Teacher in Charge of Trip
Paul began his teaching career at MHS with coaching the MHS Intermediate team to a
VSSSA State Premiership in 1978. His career achievements in cricket coaching at MHS
include an instrumental role in establishing the Barberis Cup competition with Sydney
Boys High School and the Five Highs Cricket Carnival, both of which have now been
contested for more than 30 years. Paul also has multiple VSSSA Senior Cricket
Premierships and Mid-Week Cricket Association Finals as coach of the 1st XI in his
early teaching career. In 2011 Paul returned to cricket coaching at MHS after a lengthy
break and had immediate success with his Year 9 team reclaiming the Barberis Cup
from SBHS. In recent years he has initiated annual matches with Nossal HS.
Away from school, Paul enjoys the serenity at his hobby farm nearby Mansfield in
Victoria. He is a member and keen supporter of the Geelong Cats AFL Club, attending
most games. Paul enjoys the challenges of off-road driving in his 4WD and has
extensive experience in long-range Outback touring throughout Australia. He can
cook a pretty good version of Spanish eggs for breakfast as well as making his own
tasty gourmet campfire pizzas for dinner!
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Mr. Michael Fitzgerald – Coach and Team Manager
Michael has been involved in club and school cricket for the past 35 years. He has
coached both school and representative sides.
He has been actively involved with the Mazenod Old Collegians Cricket Club over the
past twelve years, playing in all grades and serving on the committee as Treasurer and
Vice President.
Michael toured the United Kingdom with the Crusaders in 1993, 1995 and 1997. This
gave him the opportunity to play cricket in four different countries, England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales. He was able to play on some beautiful grounds, make many
friends and meet some interesting people like Keith Miller.
Michael has been to Thailand twice in the last few years and has been experimenting
with some Thai stir fries at home as well as some Indian vegetarian dishes. He hopes
to pick up some new cooking ideas from Sri Lanka.
Michael is the current First XI coach at Melbourne High School.
Mr. Mario Perera – Tour Organiser
Mario is a cricketing parent, coach and administrator who started organising youth
cricket tours to Sri Lanka in 2010 as a hobby and passion.
What started with a winter development tour for his son’s club youth team back in
July 2010 has grown so popular and valuable that he has now organised more than 12
tours since. More than 125 cricketers in Australia and their family members have
participated in these tours and immensely enjoyed the whole experience be it cricket,
sightseeing or cultural.
Mario had the honour of singlehandedly organising the Australian Schools under 16
tour to Sri Lanka in May 2014 in conjunction with School Sport Australia and Cricket
Australia. In addition, he has organised tours for Plenty Valley Cricket Club, Melbourne
University Cricket Club, Bulldogs Cricket Academy and SEDA.
His next significant project would be a youth girls tour planned for April 2016.
Mario is Sri Lankan born and has played school and club cricket with and against
several ex-Sri Lankan international players. His longstanding friend and ex-team mate
Rumesh Ratnayake helps him in organising all tour games.
Mario’s goal in organising these tours is an overseas tour experience of a lifetime both
in a cricketing and life experience perspective whilst providing an opportunity to forge
lifelong friendships and cricketing ties. He also takes great pride in showcasing his
beautiful country of birth to touring Australians.
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About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and known until 1972 as Ceylon is an island
country in South Asia near the south-east of India.
Sri Lanka has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest. Its
documented history spans 3,000 years, with evidence of pre-historic human settlements dating back at least
125,000 years. Its geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from the
time of the ancient Silk Road through to World War II.
A diverse and multicultural country, Sri Lanka is home to many religions, ethnic groups, and languages. In
addition to the majority Sinhalese, it is home to large groups of Sri Lankan and Indian Tamils, Moors,
Burghers, Malays, Kaffirs and the aboriginal Vedda.
Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings of Sri Lanka, the Pāli Canon,
dates back to the Fourth Buddhist Council in 29 BC. Sri Lanka is a republic and a unitary state governed by a
presidential system. The legislative capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is a suburb of the commercial capital
and largest city, Colombo. An important producer of tea, coffee, gemstones, coconuts, rubber and the native
cinnamon the island contains tropical forests and diverse landscapes with much biodiversity.
Geography
Sri Lanka lies on the Indian tectonic plate. It is in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal, between
latitudes 5° and 10°N, and longitudes 79° and 82°E.. Sri Lanka is separated from the Indian subcontinent by
the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. According to Hindu mythology, a land bridge existed between the Indian
mainland and Sri Lanka. It now amounts to only a chain of limestone shoals remaining above sea level. It was
reportedly passable on foot up to 1480 AD, until cyclones deepened the channel.
View of Sri Lanka from the space shuttle
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The island consists mostly of flat to rolling coastal plains, with mountains rising only in the south-central
part. The highest point is Pidurutalagala, reaching 2524 metres above sea level. The climate is tropical and
warm, with moderating effects of ocean winds. Mean annual temperature ranges from 17 °C in the central
highlands, where frost may occur for several days in the winter, to a maximum of 33 °C in other low-altitude
areas. Average yearly temperature ranges from 28 °C to nearly 31 °C. Day and night temperatures may vary
by 14 °C to 18 °C.
Rainfall pattern is influenced by monsoon winds from the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. The "wet zone"
and some of the windward slopes of the central highlands receive up to 2500 millimetres of rain each
month, but the leeward slopes in the east and northeast receive little rain. Most of the east, southeast, and
northern parts of the country comprise the "dry zone", which receives between 1200 and 1900 mm of rain
annually.
The northwest and southeast coasts receive the least amount of rain at 800 to 1200 mm per year. Periodic
squalls occur and sometimes tropical cyclones bring overcast skies and rains to the southwest, northeast,
and eastern parts of the island. Humidity is typically higher in the southwest and mountainous areas and
depends on the seasonal patterns of rainfall.
An increase in average rainfall coupled with heavier rainfall events has resulted in recurrent flooding and
related damages to infrastructure, utility supply and the urban economy.
The country has 103 rivers. The longest of these is the Mahaweli River, extending 335 kilometres. These
waterways give rise to 51 natural waterfalls of 10 meters or more. The highest is Bambarakanda Falls, with a
height of 263 metres. Sri Lanka's coastline is 1585 km long. It claims an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
extending 200 nautical miles, which is approximately 6.7 times the country's land area. The coastline and
adjacent waters support highly productive marine ecosystems such as fringing coral reefs and shallow beds
of coastal and estuarine seagrasses. Sri Lanka has 45 estuaries and 40 lagoons. The country's mangrove
ecosystem, which spans over 7000 hectares, played a vital role in buffering the force of the waves in the
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The island is rich in minerals such as ilmenite, feldspar, graphite, silica, kaolin,
mica and thorium. Existence of petroleum and gas in the Gulf of Mannar has also been confirmed and the
extraction of recoverable quantities is underway.
Beachside sunset in Sri Lanka
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SRI LANKAN CUISINE
Sri Lanka, the beautiful spice island once known as Ceylon, is a rich melting pot of cuisines. It seems every
nationality that has visited and traded over the years has left its mark – the Dutch, Portuguese, English,
Arabs, Malays, Moors and Indians.
Thanks to Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, fresh fruit, vegetables and spices are in abundance and all are used in
many ways. Freshness is key, with households regularly shopping more than once a day for produce.
Many families have a curry leaf tree and grow vegetables – some of which are virtually unknown outside Sri
Lanka, such as murunga (drumsticks), which are used in curries and accompaniments, their leaves a popular
addition to the favourite crab curry.
Every meal comes with rice – one Sinhalese greeting translates as "Have you eaten rice?". A simple meal may
consist of rice, sambol made with chilli, pickles or chutney (to liven the flavour and wake up the taste buds),
and at least one vegetable curry or dhal. Then there may also be a huge range of meat-based, vegetable and
seafood dishes. Sri Lankan banquets are incredibly colourful, with curries that range from yellow to deep
brown, the vibrant greens of the vegetables, and the bright colours of sambol. Besides being a daily staple,
rice also features in celebratory dishes such as kiribath, or milk rice, which is traditionally the first solid food
given to a baby, as well at weddings and on New Year’s Day.
Sri Lankan food is a labour intensive cuisine as many dishes are intricate and time consuming. Hoppers are
an example – these are the bowl shaped rice flour pancakes that are used to scoop up curry and rice. Even
more labour intensive are stringhoppers, which are fine rice flour strings that have been squeezed through a
sieve and are curled into a little circular mat and steamed – these are a feature of banquets for special
occasions.
Fresh coconut is grated every day and used in sambols, vegetable dishes and desserts. Often coconut is dry
toasted and added towards the end of the cooking of a curry to thicken it and add a lovely toasty flavour.
Desserts are rich and sweet and reflect the many influences on the cuisine – from elaborate cakes to rich
custards flavoured with spices, such as wattalappam. Many expats mourn the inability to find a simple but
exquisite favourite – curd and treacle.
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TEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SRI LANKA
1. The total population of Sri Lanka is 20.4 million.
2. The very first female prime minister in the world was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka. She first
served in 1960 and held three terms: 1960–1965, 1970–1977, and 1994–2000.
3. Before Sri Lanka became famous for tea, it was famous for coffee – but the coffee fields of Sri Lanka
were wiped out by leaf blight in the 1870s.
4. Sri Lanka is known as both the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ and the ‘teardrop of India’ due to its shape.
5. Although cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, the national sport of the country is in fact
volleyball.
6. The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the Egyptians.
7. The national flag of Sri Lanka, the Lion Flag, is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world.
8. The Sri Lankan flag is the only one in the world to recognise different religious groups. The yellow
border and pipul leaves symbolise Buddhism; while the green and saffron bands represent the Muslim
and Hindu communities
9. Sri Lanka has 11 universities
10. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon before 1972.
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MAP OF SRI LANKA - PROVINCES
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MAP OF SRI LANKA – MAJOR CITIES
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AUSTRALIA v SRI LANKA
Population
Density
Area
Coastline
Cricket World Cups
SRI LANKA
AUSTRALIA
20, 359 439
325/km2
65 610 km2
1340 km
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(1996)
23 828 500
2.91/km2
7 692 024 km2
25 765 km
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(1987,1999,2003,2007,2015)
Sri Lanka would fit into Australia approximately 117 times.
Sri Lanka compares favorably in size to Tasmania.
The area of Tasmania is 68 401 km2 and has a population of 514 700
ANNUAL WEATHER IN COLOMBO
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SRI LANKAN CURRENCY
The Rupee is the currency of Sri Lanka and is divided into 100 cents. It is issued by the Central Bank of Sri
Lanka and is generally written Rs.
Coins – 25 cents, 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 Rupees (All round)
10 Rupees Image to the right. (11 sided – Hendecagon)
Notes – 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000 Rupees. Images shown below.
CURRENTLY A$ 1 AUD = Rs. 103.65 LKR (23/06/2015)
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TOUR ITINERARY
SUNDAY JUNE 28th (Day 1)
Depart Melbourne 1405 hrs.
Arrive Kuala Lumpur 2040 hrs.
Depart Kuala Lumpur 2305 hrs.
Arrive Colombo 0015hrs.
Colombo – Beruwala (73 km).
Check in at Cinnamon Bey Hotel. (Arrive around 0130 hrs)
Thought for the day:
It is one of life's laws that as soon as one door closes another opens. But the tragedy is we look at the
closed door and disregard the open one.
–Andre Gide
BERUWALA
Beruwala, is a town in Kalutara District, Western Province, governed by an Urban Council. The name
Beruwala is derived from the Sinhalese word for the place where the sail is lowered. It marks the spot for the
first Muslim settlement on the island, established by Arab traders around the 8th century AD. A large
population of Sri Lankan Moors, many of them are gem merchants, still live in the town -- particularly in the
"China Fort". Msjid-ul-Abrar, a landmark of Beruwala and Sri Lanka's oldest mosque, was built by Arab
traders on a rocky peninsula overlooking the town.
Beruwala is also home to Al- Fasiyatul Nasriya Muslim Balika Maha Vidyalaya, which is the first and oldest
girls school in Sri Lanka. It was damaged by the tsunami on boxing day 2004.
Beruwala is the starting point of the 130 kilometres long stretch of beach. In the past few years great strides
have been made in the field of resort development in this area. The bay around remains ideal for bathing
almost for the whole year.
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Cinnamon Bey Hotel Moragolla Beruwala
Tel: +94 (0) 34 229 7000
Fax: +94 (0) 34 229 7010
E-mail : [email protected]
This large five star resort has 200 rooms that are abundant with space and luxury, giving guests the
opportunity to mingle with the warm beams of the sun and surreal spaces to sleep, relax and reflect, with
stunning views of the sea. Decorated with lattice work and complimentary hues, every room is a haven of
luxury. Deluxe rooms and Suites are complete with its own terrace and living room and are located on a
separate wing which has its own secluded private swimming pool, restaurant and bar, giving guests' more
privacy to enjoy this ultimate getaway.
MONDAY JUNE 29th (Day 2)
Beruwala - Day at lesuire.
We will be undertaking some physical activity in the
afternoon.
Thought for the day:
Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.
–Vince Lombardi
Possibly some beach cricket.
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TUESDAY JUNE 30th (Day 3) – GAME 1
Beruwala – Maggona - Beruwala (4 km).
50 over game v Holy Cross College, Kulatara.
Venue: Surrey Village Cricket Ground.
Thought for the day:
Life is 10% what happens
to me and 90% of how I
react to it.
–Charles Swindoll
Return to Cinnamon Bey Hotel Hotel.
Dinner at Hotel.
“In Hoc Signo Vinces”
In this [sign] you will conquer
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE – KALUTARA
(We Can)
The founders of Holy Cross College since its origins had a humanitarian endeavour of dispelling darkness of
ignorance and to bring in an era of spiritual and intellectual refinement for the communities in and around
Kalutara.
While maintaining the age old Christian traditions, through numerous strenuous efforts a lineage of religious
dignitaries both Sri Lankan and foreign sought avenues to bring the college to its dizzy heights in Education
and Extra-curricular activities. Triumphantly overcoming all the barriers on its path, all those who
contributed for the forward march of Holy Cross College would never withered away into oblivion and their
names would be reverberated for ever in our ears.
In accordance with the essence of the Christian faith that all beings are of equal value in the sight of God and
makes the child the centre of educational activity. Every child is of equal value in the eyes of the teacher and
should be given the education best fitted to foster his development. In tune with these Teachings of the
Jesus Christ, a long retinue of educationists of great excellence of Holy Cross College has been engaged in
imparting knowledge in every sphere since its humble origins, up to now and for ever through selfless
dedication and enthusiasm.
Holy Cross College which stands as a beacon on the majestic Holy Cross Hill unique with its own enchanting
natures beauty constantly provides its everlasting rays of light on both spiritual and intellectual guidance for
the children not only in and around Kalutara but in the rest of the Island as well.
Cricket at Holy Cross College
During 2008/2009 the College Cricket Team have shown with the bat and the ball why they are considered
as one of the best in school cricket, not only in the Kalutara District but also among all the other school
cricket teams of the island. The 1st eleven team had the greatest satisfaction in winning all the tournament
matches organized by the Sri Lanka School Cricket Board. The College team became the group champions
and as a result got the honour of getting promoted to Division one category. In the six a side cricket
tournament organized by the Kalutara District Umpires Association, the College was the runners up losing by
a narrow margin, in the finals. The under 17 Cricket team winning a considerable amount of matches did
well to enter the second round in the all island tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka School Cricket Board.
The Holy Cross College Cricket Academy is one of the best in the Kalutara district. There are over 50 young
talented boys who have enrolled in the academy.
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MCC Surrey Village Ground, Maggona
The new Surrey Cricket Ground at Maggona on Sri Lanka’s west coast was declared open at a ceremony held
at the ground on 15th May 2011. Paul Sheldon, the CEO of Surrey County Cricket Club and Chairman of the
Oval Relief Trust, has initiated the concept and was in attendance alongside the Chairman of Sri Lanka
Cricket, Mr. D. S. De Silva and SLC Secretary, Mr. Nishantha Ranatunga. The trio planted a tree each to
commemorate the day followed by the traditional Buddhist practice of lighting the oil lamp. The procession
continued with De Silva bowling the venue’s first ball to Sheldon.
Surrey Village has been one of the pet projects in providing assistance to tsunami affected areas and out of
the £2.5 million that the Oval Relief Trust has given away for charities for victims of natural disasters, around
£800,000 has been given to Sri Lanka. Funds have also built 50 houses in the area for tsunami victims. The
fund raising effort for Maggona ground began back in 2005 with an international cricket match between an
Asian XI including India’s Sachin Tendulkar, Sri Lanka’s own Muttiah Muralitharan and an International XI led
by Australia’s Shane Warne at Lords.
The venue now represents a premier venue for the Kalutara District. Mr. Sheldon was optimistic that the
ground will be well maintained so that school, club and first class games could be played at this venue on a
regular basis. Hidden away in a cute setting off the Galle road between Bentota and Colombo, the ground
has been cut into a slope giving the elevated pavilion views of the surrounding village and jungle.
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WEDNESDAY JULY 1st (Day 4)
Beruwala – Kandy (176 km).
Visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela.
Lunch at Elephant Bay Restaurant.
Check in at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
Thought for the day:
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. –Mark Twain
KANDY
Kandy is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era
of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy Plateau, which crosses an area of tropical
plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the
Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the
most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in
1988.
The city and the region has been known by many different names and versions of those names. The English
name Kandy, which originated during the colonial era, is derived from an anglicised version of the Sinhalese
Kanda Uda Rata (meaning the land on the mountain) or Kanda Uda Pas Rata (the five counties/countries on
the mountain). The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its
capital. In Sinhalese, Kandy is called Maha nuwara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most
often shortened to Nuwara.
Aerial view of Kandy
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Downtown Kandy
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
124 Sir Kuda Rawatte Mawatha Kandy
Phone +94 81 22234365/6
Fax +94 81 22320855
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cinnamonhotels.com
Overlooking the majestic Mahaweli, the river that girdles Kandy, a city steeped in tradition and culture,
where the ancient blends with the new, Cinnamon Citadel is the ideal base of operation for the heritage
tourist. Within half an hour from one of the most sacred Buddhist places of worship, the Sacred Temple of
the Buddhas Tooth, the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the dreamlike Kandy Lake and other places
of interest, Cinnamon Citadel is also centrally located in a broader sense of the word. Kandy is the gateway
to the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka’s central hills. It is also just a couple of hours away from the famous rock
temple Dambulla and the wonderful landscapes of the rock fortress Sigiriya.
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THURSDAY JULY 2st (Day 5)
Kandy – Digana – Kandy (20 km).
Visit Home of Hope Children’s Orphanage in Digana.
Lunch at Orphanage.
Thought for the day:
Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall
never be broken.
–Albert Camus
Visit to the historic Temple of the Tooth in the evening. Return to Cinnamon Citadel Hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
The Home of Hope Children’s Orphanage – Founders Alfred and Sharmini Perera.
The Home of Hope Children’s Orphanage began in a small house on 19th June 2001. The land was an
abandoned farm and had disused buildings on it. 19 children who came from the war Zone of Sri Lanka’s
then raging civil war were the first to walk through the doors of what was to become “Home of Hope”.
Alfred and Sharmini, wanted to make sure that if they came in contact with a child who had no hope that
they would give that child some hope and as a result they named their orphanage “Home of Hope”
As time went on and more space was needed, unused chicken coops were turned into dorms for the girls
and the boys. Another was converted into a study hall and dining hall. After a while Alfred and Sharmini felt
that they needed to reach out to the youth in the surrounding village and they started a vocational training
programme for them.
With the passing of time courts in the district of Kandy began to send children who were caught up in the
middle of court cases to the orphanage. If there was no room for those children then they were sent to
prison until their case was called up. There was a need for a transit home for such children and this was then
built.
At the time that the Home of Hope was founded the war was on and Alfred and Sharmini wanted to help
the children affected by the war in a tangible way. As they continued with this work they began to see the
need for helping disadvantaged children from all walks of life. Their desire has always been to “Develop the
Child”.
“The purpose of our existence is children. Innate in every person who is born in to this world is the security
and the wholeness of a home, a little protection, love and the touch of human warmth. The foundation of all
security is love. Everyone desires to live happily, successfully and usefully. How much greater would it be for
those children whose hearts have been robbed of its trust, security and love. Children are like a gentle flower
that depends on its environment for bringing out its fragrance. Success or failure, victory or defeat will
depend on our attitudes and responses to their demands in life. Loving them forgiving them, though hard
sometimes, is worth it. Small ones, big ones, happy ones, grumpy ones, clumsy ones, successful ones and
failures, all need love and warmth and understanding. Their character of tomorrow depends on what is
poured into their hearts today”.
The vision of the Home of Hope is to help the children grow up to be well rounded and developed humans
who will change the world by making useful contributions to Sri Lanka and beyond . Every effort is to make a
meaningful contribution to the lives of the children by making them feel wanted and important. This is why
the theme of the Home of Hope is “I am Exceptional”.
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In keeping with the vision of developing the whole child the Home of Hope is thankful and proud that they
now have various facilities to enable this vision. Facilities include a Computer Center, Batik Workshop,
Handloom and Sewing center, Carpentry Centre and Library. Western music and Kandyan Dancing help the
children in our home and the villages around us to receive a balanced education and life skills. The Health
centre and the Physiotherapy unit also helps them acquire skills they could use in the arena of life.
Children will always be children. To love them and forgive them when they do wrong is all a part of the
Home of Hope.
Today the facilities at Home of Hope have expanded thanks to the generosity and help of many individuals
from Holland Sweden and other countries including Sri Lanka. Currently there are eighty two children that
are part of Home of Hope family. Another 83 have gone back to their original environments having received
an education and some vocational skill as well.
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FRIDAY JULY 3rd (Day 6) – GAME 2
Kandy – Kurunegala – Kandy (88 km).
50 over game v St. Anne’s College.
Venue: Welagedera Stadium, Kurunegala.
Return to Cinnamon Citadel Hotel.
Dinner at Hotel.
Thought for the day:
The only person you are destined to become is the person
you decide to be.
–Ralph Waldo Emerson
KURUNEGALA
Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province, Sri Lanka, and the
Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was also an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th
century to the start of the 14th century. Kurunegala is located at the junction of several main roads linking to
other important parts of the country. It is situated about 94 km from Colombo, and 42 km from Kandy.
Located at an altitude of 116 meters above sea level, Kurunegala is surrounded by coconut plantations and
rubber estates. There are eight very noticeable large rocks that encircle and dominate the city. Kurunegala's
rocks rise from the plain below and have characteristic names, six of which come from the animals that they
are imagined to represent. The largest among them is Ethagala or the "Elephant Rock" (though the
translation is actually Tusker), reaches 325 meters. The shape of Ethagala resembles an Elephant.
View of Kurunegala from the top of Ethagala
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ST. ANNE’S COLLEGE – KURUNEGALA
St Anne's College is a Catholic boys' school located in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
About 3000 students are studying in this school. The name of St. Anne's College,
Kurunegala, first appears in the Government Blue Book, in 1867.
This was initiated during the term of Archbishop Bonjean by Fr. Dufo.
The number of pupils on role in 1867 was 101.
The De La Salle Brothers acceding to the request of then Archbishop, assumed
duties at St' Anne's College on 1st December, 1934 after purchasing the present
“Possumus” (We Can)
land of 12 acres for Rs. 15000/=. The arrival of the De La Salle Brothers to this
royal city, paved the way for the awakening of both discipline and quality education.
The implementation of the Free Education Scheme in 1951 opened the door to the Secondary Education for
the poorest boys. From 1950 to 1960 Annites did well at the University Entrance and students entered yearly
to the various faculties of University.
The School take over was in 1960. At first the school opted to remain private. But after struggling to maintain
the status for few years the school was handed over to the Government in 1964 during the term of then
Director, Brother Edwin Ambrose. Thus the College obtained the status of a Non Fee Levying School. Since
then the succeeding Brother Principals attempted to keep up the rising standard of St. Anne's College in spite
of the changing educational environment.
Admission to the school is very competitive. Students who qualify requirements can enter to grade 1. Also
students can enter through grade 5 government scholarship exam and GCE Ordinary Level in Sri Lanka.
The school is located in an area of 12 acres (49,000 m2) where the primary school and the upper school are
located. It is equipped with facilities such as science and computer laboratories, class rooms etc. This
includes the 'La Salle Auditorium' which is one of the biggest auditorium in the area.
Sport plays a major part in school's activities. The school's facilities include a swimming pool and a modern
cricket ground, basketball courts within the school premises.
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SATURDAY JULY 4rd (Day 7) – GAME 3 & 4
Kandy.
T20 v St. Anthony’s College.
T20 v Dharmaraja College.
Thought for the day:
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what
you can.
–Arthur Ashe
Venue: Dharmaraja College School Grounds.
Return to Cinnamon Citadel Hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE – KANDY
St. Anthony’s College, Kandy founded in 1854, is one of the most prestigious
Roman Catholic Schools in Sri Lanka. St Anthony's College has graduated a
number of notable alumni, including Presidents, Ministers, and
parliamentarians in Sri Lanka.
St. Anthony's College is a 1A,B school managed under the Provincial Council
of Central Province. St. Anthony's College provides education to students
from grade 1 to 13.
The lecturing is done in all three media; Sinhala, Tamil and Bilingual.
Admissions are in accordance with the mechanisms employed by the
government in taking children to government schools.
“Lux De Coelo” (Light from heaven)
The Trinity–Antonian Cricket Encounter (known as Kandy's Battle of the Blues) is the annual school cricket
match (Big Match) played between Trinity College, Kandy and St. Anthony's College, Kandy played since
1914. It is considered as one of the oldest annual school cricket encounters in Sri Lanka.
This encounter is being played for the John Halangoda Memorial Trophy and it is awarded to the team who
manages to win the match by means of an outright win or at least a first innings win. But an innings win will
not go into the records as a win to the relevant team. Out of the 97 games played, the Trinitians have won
23 with 11 ending in favour of the Antonians. The last outright win for the Antonians was in 1992 and Trintiy
won last under Niroshan Dickwella in 2012 after the 1986 win under Thushara Weerasuriya. The victory
came after 35 years.
St. Anthony's College Kandy are the current champions after their 1st innings win in 2014. The 99th
encounter in 2015 ended in a draw with only one session of play possible as the match was interfered by
badweather. The match also went into the record books as the shortest ever bigmatch, lasting for only two
hours.
Famous Old Boy Cricketer - Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah was born in Kandy, the eldest of the four sons to Sinnasamy Muttiah and Lakshmi. Muralitharan's
father Sinnasamy Muttiah, runs a successful biscuit-making business. When he was nine years old
Muralitharan was sent to St. Anthony's College, Kandy, a private school run by Benedictine monks. He began
his cricketing career as a medium pace bowler but on the advice of his school coach, Sunil Fernando, he took
up off-spin when he was fourteen years old. He soon impressed and went on to play for four years in the
school First XI. In those days he played as an all-rounder and batted in the middle order. In his final two
seasons at St Anthony's College he took over one hundred wickets and in 1990/1 was named as the 'Bata
Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year'.
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DHARMARAJA COLLEGE – KANDY
Being one of the premier Buddhist schools in the country with a history of more than
125 years founded by Sir Henry Steel Olcot in 1887 as Kandy Buddhist High School.
Several Kandyan nobles including Dullawe Adhikaram, Wadugodapitiya Punchirala Korale,
T.B. Panabokke and A.D.J. Gunawardena were instrumental in starting a Buddhist College
in Kandy. It was decided that a plot of land, in front of the Old Palace near the
Tooth Relic Temple, adjoining the Natha Devalaya was best for building the school.
However there was an obstacle in that the plot was covered by a Bo tree, held sacred by
the Buddhist, which had to be felled for putting up a school building. The British
Administration opposed the felling citing that would be an action against Buddhism.
Wadugodapitiya Punchirala Korale the Kapu Mahattaya of Devalaya, felled and removed
the tree in one night, and levelled up the plot for the building.
Later he was removed from all the government posts he held and all the property belonging
to him were confiscated by the British rulers claiming the sacrilege of Buddhism
as a punishment for starting a Buddhist school. The school has a student population of around
4100 students and 192 staff members.
Now the infrastructure facilities are almost completed with the construction of the new
Swimming Pool Complex and the International Cricket Ground.
Proposed pavilion for the cricket ground
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SUNDAY JULY 5th (Day 8)
Kandy – Colombo (115 km).
Visit Tea Factory enroute.
Check in at Kingsbury Hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
Thought for the day:
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single
moment before starting to improve the world.
–Anne Frank
COLOMBO
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution,
Colombo has a population of 5.6 million in the metropolitan area. It is located on the west coast of the island
and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to
as the capital since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is within the urban area of, and a satellite city of, Colombo. It
is also the administrative capital of Western Province, Sri Lanka and the district capital of Colombo District.
Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It was the
legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982.
Due to its large harbour and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known
to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the
British Empire in 1815 and its status as capital was retained when the nation became independent in 1948.
In 1978, when administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo was designated
as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Famous landmarks in Colombo include Galle Face Green,
Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake, Colombo Race Course, Planetarium, Mount Lavinia beach as well as the
National Museum. The name "Colombo", first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be
derived from the classical Sinhalese name ක ොක ොන් ක ොට Kolon thota, meaning "port on the river Kelani".
Another belief is that the name is derived from the Sinhalese name ක ො -අඹ-ක ොට Kola-amba-thota which
means "Harbour with leafy mango trees".
Colombo City
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Beira Lake at night
The Kingsbury Hotel
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01
Phone +94 (11) 242 1221
Fax +94 (11) 243 3251
Email: [email protected]
Website: thekingsburyhotel.com
Offering beautiful views of the Indian ocean, The Kingsbury is located in the heart of Colombo, minutes away
from the city’s business venues, shopping complexes, restaurants, pubs and boutique shops, making it the
ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. Each comfortable guest room offers every modern
comfort to ensure a relaxing and memorable stay and the hotel is well equipped with state-of-the-art
conference rooms, business services, a fully equipped gym, spa, swimming pool and a host of other
recreational facilities to provide the guests an experience of absolute comfort.
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MONDAY JULY 6th (Day 9) – GAME 5
Colombo 50 over game v Royal College.
Venue: School Grounds.
Return to Kingsbury Hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
Thought for the day:
Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming
them is what makes life meaningful.
–Joshua J. Marine
ROYAL COLLEGE
Disce Aut Discede (Learn or Depart)
A school which began with just 20 students is now a center for primary and secondary education for more
than eight thousand students drawn from all over the country making, Royal College a truly national school.
It is also significant that its student population consists of all communities and all faiths in the country and
thereby is a good example of communal and religious harmony among its students.
Royal College has produced a vast array of persons of eminence in diverse fields of activity from the learned
professions to administrators, sportsman and national leaders both before and after independence. And
there are many more Royalists who have in their own way contributed to building the nation.
Royal College being a state run school provides commendable opportunities to develop multifaceted skills
and talents of its student population. The large sports complex, playing fields, IT laboratories and inter –
active white board room are a few extraordinary developments. The language training courses, sports
practices, IT and aesthetic functions concurrently provide the basis of developing well rounded future
citizens.
The motto of Royal gives the youth of the school motivation more than anything else. This motto is what
creates the spirit of the school in the minds of students. A bronze Plaque above the stone engraving at the
main entrance to the present College building reads thus:
These stones have been preserved from the original building of the COLOMBO ACADEMY founded in 1835
which institution subsequently became the ROYAL COLLEGE. The motto stated here is “DisceAutDiscede” –
Learn or Depart.
The first mention of the Motto is during the regime of Principal Todd (1871-1878) who constantly reminded
the students that they must learn or get out. However, exactly who gave the motto to the school is not
recorded. The files of the Schools Commission or the Department of Instruction, or the Public Administration
Reports make no mention of the Motto. Reminiscences written by old boys from 1893 onwards do not make
any mention of friends who have departed for not learning these 175 years. Records only show that the vast
majority have learnt and departed bringing credit to the college. Since this permanent settlement, Royal
College has come a very long way, producing some of Sri Lanka’s finest gentlemen ranging from the most
brilliant minds to the best sportsmen. This description is but a brief overview of the rich history and tradition
that guides and inspires Royalists present & past to keep on breaking boundaries and moving forward,
creating an environment that is better and more beautiful than what they were born into.
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The Battle of the Blues
Known simply as the Royal-Thomian, the cricket match has been played by the schools since 1879. This
annual cricket match is played for the D. S. Senanayake Memorial Shield, and is affectionately known as the
Battle of the Blues due the colours of each school's flag. The first match was played between the Colombo
Academy and St Thomas' College in 1879, thus was known as the Academy College match till 1881. The first
match was played with schoolmasters participating as well as schoolboys. From 1880 onwards, only
schoolboys were allowed to play in the match.
The Battle of the Blues is 136 years old and even World War I and II could not halt despite all the fury, a
game of cricket which is the second oldest in the World, a game that is older than the Ashes series between
Australia and England, is indeed unique. In Ceylon of the years gone by and Sri Lanka today, the Royal Thomian cricket match is a undeclared holiday for the young and old of both schools. Many great Prime
Ministers, a former President, Ministers and leading citizens of the land in many fields have represented
both schools in the Big Match. There has been many cricketers representing Ceylon and Sri Lanka from both
schools with distinction. Some have captained the National Team with much acceptance. Thomians and
Royalist young and old, continue to share the friendly rivalry each year and has also continued to uphold the
greatest traditions, competitors cannot boast about. There are many old boys from both schools living
abroad, attending the big match each year sporting the school regalia.
As of 2015, the tally stands as Royal having 34 wins and St.Thomas' with 34 wins. This is regarded as the
most prestigious cricketing event in the country. The match itself is preceded by many activities including the
legendary Cycle Parade which usually happens on the day before the big match, with the official objective of
visiting the captain's house to encourage him.
Royal College versus Melbourne High School 1936
As part of Royal College’s centenary celebrations in 1936 a cricket tour was organised to Australia. We
suspect this was facilitated by Bill Woodfull who had visited Sri Lanka as Captain of the Australian team in
1930 and 1934 en route to the test series in England. The tour took place between March 21st and May 5th
and the first tour match was against Scotch College Perth resulting in a draw. The second match was against
Melbourne High School played on the School oval.
Rain delayed the start and the match which was umpired by Mr Woodfull then a teacher at MHS. Royal
made 4/105 declared and MHS were 5/73 in reply when bad light stopped play.
The outstanding player for MHS was Keith Miller who top scored with 28 and 1/31. Miller was already
playing district cricket for South Melbourne and had recently played against Carlton captained by Bill
Woodfull.
The outstanding player for Royal College was PCD McCarthy who would later represent Sri Lanka including
against a match in Colombo against the visiting Australia Services team in 1945. He later migrated to
Australia and representing West Australia in the Sheffield Shield from 1951-54.
Both Miller and McCarthy were to play each other again twice. In the Australian Services match in Colombo
in 1945 and in a WA V NSW Sheffield Shield match in 1954.
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TUESDAY JULY 7th (Day 10) – GAME 6
Colombo 50 over game v St. Peter’s College.
Venue: School Grounds.
Return to Kingsbury Hotel. Dinner at Hotel. Presentation of awards.
Thought for the day:
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
–Vincent Van Gogh
ST. PETER’S COLLEGE – BAMBALAPITIYA
Virtus ET Veritas (Virtue and Truth)
College Vision - To be a school of Excellence which guides students towards fullness of life.
College Mission - To provide a holistic education which nurtures the intellect shapes character and promotes
Christian values within a disciplines learning environment.
St. Peter's College is a boys-only primary to secondary (inclusive) school in the Bambalapitiya zone of
Colombo, Sri Lanka, founded in 1922.
In 1919, just after the end of World War I, Fr. M.J. Le Goc, Rector of St Joseph's College, Colombo, wanted to
start a college in the southern suburbs of Colombo, and acquired a block of cinnamon land in Bambalapitiya.
Construction began on July 7, 1921 under the supervision of J R J Jayesuria, an alumnus of St. Joseph's
College. In December 1921, Fr. Le Goc announced that St. Joseph's College South would open in January
1922.
The buildings were designed by Fr. Le Goc, and were built in six months. The quadrangle in front had an oval
drive running around it. Fr. Le Goc also incorporated the concept of open-air classrooms. The inauguration
took place on Wednesday January 18, 1922. 204 students were admitted by the end of the year the number
had risen to 268. The most important date in the history of the college is April 8th 1927. The College
established its own identity that day becoming known as St. Peter's College, Wellawatte. The College Flag
with the colours Blue, White and Gold was blessed by Rev. Fr. Le Goc and hoisted. Guided and spearheaded
by many outstanding Rectors over the past 89 years, St. Peter's College has braved many a storm and risen
to be one of the leading Educational Institutions in Sri Lanka. It now stands as a firm rock of education
catering to the demands of a modern generation.
"Virtus and Veritas" these two words contain a wealth of meaning to every Peterite. True Education is the
development of the whole man with all its faculties and trained in virtue (Goodness) and Truth – "Virtus at
Veritas". The mind is created to seek the truth, Veritas. The "Virtus" of the motto extends its meaning to
signify manliness and strength a more courageous testimony to the truth.
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The Battle of the Saints
Every year the school plays a major match against its brother school St. Josephs.
Now in its 81st year it is known as the Battle of the Saints.
The Peterites have won 8 times over the Josephians and the Josephians have scored
12 wins over the Peterites.
The other 60 matches have ended in a draw.
Father Trevor Martin
Father Trevor is the Rector of St. Peter’s College.
He visited Melbourne High School on 15th May this year
and met with Mr. Ludowyke, Mr Keyte and Mr Fitzgerald.
He is a keen cricket supporter and he will be down to watch the game.
WEDNESDAY JULY 8th (Day 11)
Thought for the day:
Colombo Day at leisure.
A person who never made a mistake
never tried anything new.
– Albert Einstein
Depart Kingsbury Hotel to airport around 9:30 pm.
THURSDAY JULY 9th (Day 12)
Depart Colombo 0055 hrs.
Arrive Kuala Lumpur 0705 hrs. Depart Kuala Lumpur 1030 hrs.
Arrive Melbourne 2025 hrs.
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Thought for the day:
It is not what you do for your children,
but what you have taught them to do
for themselves, that will make them
successful human beings.
–Ann Landers
Thank you:
AUSTRALIA
Jeremy Ludowyke – Principal of Melbourne High School.
Mario Perera – Tour Coordinator.
MHS SRC – Charity Fundraising.
Olivia Doherty, MHS Director of Sport – Official Playing Attire.
MHS Old Boys’, “Men For All Seasons” – Tour Sponsor.
Ben Dwyer, MHS Year 12 student – Art and Design of the Tour Logo.
Alex Ferguson, Fran Walshe, Rhonda Miller and Lisa Carruthers – MHS Administration.
Curtis Bayliss – MHS Singing Instructor.
Ray Pask, MHS Teacher – Proof Reading of Tour Booklet.
William Symons, MHS Year 12 Student – Guest Speaker.
MHSOBA – Public Relations and Community Support.
Direct Uniforms (NSW) – Commemorative T-shirts.
Evan Evans Group (West Melbourne) – Commemorative Flags.
Paddy Thompson (Acrylico Displays, Huntingdale) – Commemorative Badges.
Travel Talk (Melbourne) – Assistance with Airfares.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
The Parents and Families of the Students.
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Thank you:
SRI LANKA
Rumesh Ratnayake
(former Sri Lanka player and head coach and current ICC development officer).
Walkers Tours, Sri Lanka
- for organising all the land arrangements in Sri Lanka and our tour crew.
Her Excellency Robyn Mudie, High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka
- for hosting us for afternoon tea at her residence.
Alfred and Sharmini Perera, Directors of "Home of Hope" in Kandy
- for their kind hospitality during our visit to their facility.
The Principals/Rectors, Heads of Sport, Teachers, Coaches and Players of our host schools.
-Without whose help would not have made this tour possible
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RESPECT - (how we act): we honour sportsmanship, courage and
humility.
FRIENDSHIP – (what we offer): we share our experiences to learn
through each other.
SERVICE – (things we strive to do for others): we realize others are
in need of support and are willing to help.
UNITY – (things that bind us): we are a sporting team,
representing our school and we enjoy playing the game of cricket.
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