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Thurstan College - Profile

Thurstan College – Profile

Founded in 1950, Thurstan College is one of the leading schools in the country with a student population of approximately 2500. It is situated in Colombo 7, in the heart of the educational triangle of Sri Lanka with University of Colombo & Royal College being the neighbors. The College has made giant strides after its humble beginning.

Thurstan College has been blessed over the years with dedicated staff who have become more than teachers to their young students. This has resulted in students achieving academic success in the examinations conducted by the Education Ministry in Sri Lanka and proceeding to Universities and Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka and Overseas. The facilities at College range from modern Science laboratory facilities, Computer laboratories to libraries, which are equipped with the most recent publications of books, journals and periodicals.

College is well known not only for its high academic standards but also, for their achievements in Sports and excellence in Extra Curricular Activities. The College has more than 30 clubs and societies, which gives students an opportunity to gain knowledge in various disciplines and also show their hidden talents and skills at public forum. They also give an opportunity for students to show their leadership capabilities. Thurstan is well known for it’s achievements for sports and has a Junior & a Senior play ground, a Swimming pool, tennis courts and other sports facilities for students. The College believes in producing all round students, well trained to overcome the trails & tribulations at the world at large. Some of the sports played are Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Table Tennis Badminton and Chess.

Rich in traditions and equipped with all the modern facilities needed for a College, Thurstan is no doubt one of the best Colleges in the island.

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THURSTAN DINNER DANCE 2007 – 17TH NOVEMBER 2007.

As you may be aware the College is having their Annual Dinner Dance on 17th Nov, 2007, at Waters Edge. This time the committee decided to give a part of the funds to the Rugby Development Fund, this also coincides the Jubilee year for Thurstan Rugby.Therefore I would be much obliged if you could find sponsorship for the Dance.We also have the letters also for the following

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Mahinda Rajapakse Appointed as the new Prime Minister

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga congratulates Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse after he was sworn-in at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday. 

As Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksha, a proud product of Thurstan, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka under the newly elected UPFA government, the college prepares to felicitate him for being the first person from the college to achieve such a great position. The felicitation ceremony will be held on the 29th of April at the college main hall at 9.00 am. This will be a memorable turning page in the college history as well as a moment of pride to everyone connected to the college.

More News

http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/04/07/new60.html

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/04/06/srilanka.poll/

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The College Anthem

නමදිමු විදුහල් මාතා

නැණ ආලෝකය දෙන විදුහල් මව
අප සුමගය සේවනය සැමදා //
එහි අප උගනිමු – නැණයෙන් පිබිදෙමු
විනයෙන් සැරසෙමු – අප මව් බිම සඳහා
බස රස කැරුමට – රැස එඩි වැඩුමට
දෙස ඔසවනුවට – කැපවී හැම විට
ලක් දිව නම් දැරු තර්ස්ටන් විදුහල
සිසුවන් අප නිති දිරි වඩමු……..//
දිරි වඩමු…….//

පද රචනයදයානන්ද ගුණවර්ධන මහතා .
සංගීතයආචාර්ය ලයනල් අල්ගම මහතා .

Writer : Dayananda Gunawardena, Musician: Lionel Algama  

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Message from the Principal – Mr.Weerathunga

Message from the Principal

It gives me great pleasure to have been requested to issue a message as the head of the institution at this juncture of introducing an official web site for Thurstan College.

I am really proud and happy on this special occasion as students of Thurstan College ventured to introduce a web site for the college of? their own. Presently, time is so precious that men, women & children endeavor to get the maximum return in? a short time.

Considering the latest technological advancement, the advantage of having an official web site no doubt facilitates global access. Any one who has access to internet can obtain the required information at the press of a button.

Those Thurstanites and others who are living away from us could obtain upto date information concerning college activities such as the on going development project of the college play ground at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo-07, etc. I sincerely hope old Thurstanites living in different parts of the globe will make use of this web site.

Sometime ago the telephone was considered to be an advanced mode of communication but today with the introduction of web sites, etc. It has become very convenient in extracting global information within a short time.

Web sites have become very popular in the commercial sphere since time factor is very vital in business related activities.

I wish the students concerned good luck on their maiden attempt and trust that more and more novel attempts such as this may be introduced for the common benefit of all.

R. D. M. P. Weerathunga
Principal of Thurstan College

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Maasmulla century guides Thurstan to victory in Limited Overs Match

A blistering century by Thilina Maasmulla (102) piloted Thurstan to an exciting two-wicket win over Isipatana in their 24th annual limited over encounter for W.A. de Silva challenge trophy played at Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo yesterday.

Put into bat, Isipatana made 213 all out in 49.3 overs. They were strongly placed at 157 for 2 at one stage but the rest of the batsmen failed to capitalise on the early advantage. There were five run outs in Isipatana innings, which was boosted earlier by half centuries by Tharaka Waduge and Mario Amarasinghe.

The win never looked in Thurstan’s reach after they were slumped for 103 for 6.

But it was then that Maasmulla stood between Isipatana’s win and Thurstan’s defence. He took Isipatana bowlers to task in his match winning knock of 102 which completely turned the match in Thurstan’s favour. Maasmulla had one six and 13 boundaries as Thurstan finally reached the target, making 216 for 8 in 39.3 overs.

Isipatana: 213 all out in 49.3 overs (Tharaka Waduge 58, Saman Nishantha 23, Mario Amarasinghe 59, Sankalpa 24, Sanjaya Dilruksha 14, Isuru Vindana 13 n.o, C. Wickremaratne 2 for 43).

Thurstan: 216 for 8 in 39.3 overs (H. Galagoda 26, Thilina Maasmulla 102, N. Sankalpa 3 for 49, S. Nishantha 3 for 37).

  More Info :             http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/03/08/spo07.html

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Unity Block 2004 was held on Second Day Of the Big match

It’s Fun Filled Event for the Entire Family …Enjoy Every Minute With ……….

  • Live Band with Trumpeters
  • DJ Music
  • Beer garden with BBQ & Food Stalls
  • Wonder Clown
  • Bouncer & Activity Center for Kids
  • Raffle Draws
  • Prices & Surprises
  • Unity “Queen & King”
  • Special Price for the “Man Of The Match” ( Honda Motorcycle )

         VIDEO CLIP OF LAST YEAR UNITY BLOCK  ( Windows Media Video Stream. 800 KB File )

         UNITY BLOCK 2004  BROCHURE

This was an Annual Event organized by the Junior OBU, Thurstan College  .

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Thurstan Vs. Isipathana 41st Annual Big Match Ended in a Draw at the SSC

The 41st Annual Big Match Between Thurstan College and Isipathana College was ended last Sunday  (Feb 22nd 2004) at the S.S.C Grounds, Colombo . The 24th Annual limited over cricket encounter will be held at Sunday 07th March at P Sara Stadium.

THURSTAN 1ST INNINGS
C Wickremaratne 22,Situka Gamage 28,T Massmulla 9,H Galagoda 8,Osuka  Matharachchi                              
49,Shehan Perera   14,Roshan Balasuriya 19,Kanishka Elvitigala 0,N Ratnayake 1,
Asoor Samsudeen 8,Gayan Amarasinghec 0,
Extras 22
TOTAL                            (In 75.1 overs all out)  180
 
FALL OF WICKETS 34, 64, 64, 90, 140, 150, 
                151, 162, 170, 180.
BOWLING Nilanchana Sankalpa 21-4-57-1,Tharaka Waduge 23-9-33-02,Liyan de Silva 3-1-6-0, 
Saman Nishantha 9.1 - 2-22-1,Chatushka Wickremaratne 16-5-32-3, M Amarasinghe 4-0-15-1.

ISIPATANA – 1ST INNINGS

S. Nishantha b Amarasinghe 23, M. Amarasinghe c S. Perera b Wickremaratne 27, S. Dilruksha c & b Mahaarachchi 41, I. Vindana c Balasuriya b Elvitigala 6, T. Waduge b Elvitigala 0, L. D. Silva c Samsudeen b Gamage 3, G. Wijesinghe c Balasuriya b Galagoda 13, G. de Silva c Wickremaratne b Galagoda 6, D. Anuradha not out 24, C. Wickramaratne not out 3. Extras: 11.

TOTAL (for 8 wickets decl)    157.

FALL OF WICKETS: 27, 88, 95, 104, 104, 115, 141, 149.

BOWLING: Wickremaratne 6-0-26-2, Elwitigala 10-2-45-2, Gamage 13-3-26-1, Amarasinghe 14-6-31-1, Galagoda 5-1-8-2, Ratnayake 2-0-8-0.

THURSTAN – 2ND INNINGS

C. Wickramaratne lbw b Sankalpa 5, N. Gamage c L de Silva b Sankalpa 5, T. Maasmulla lbw b Waduge 0, H. Galagoda run out 2, O. Mahaarachchi c Wijesinghe b Sankalpa 27, R. Balasuriya lbw b Waduge 11, S. Perera c and b Dilruksha 28, G. Amarasinghe not out 2, K. Elvitigala c L. de Silva b Dilruksha 2, Samsudeen b Dilruksha 0, N. Ratnayake lbw b Wickremaratne 1. Extras: 7.

TOTAL: all out        107.

FALL OF WICKETS: 8, 9, 13, 18, 57, 80, 98, 100, 106.

BOWLING: Sankalpa 20-7-28-3, Waduge 12-3-16-1, L. de Silva 2-0-11-0, Wickremaratne 13.3-9-5-2, Nishantha 8-5-9-0, Dilruksha 6-4-3-3, Amarasinghe 4-0-7-0, Vindana 2-0-5-0.

ISIPATANA – 2ND INNINGS

S. Nishantha not out 15, S. Dilruksha not out 1. Extras: 3.

TOTAL: (for no loss at close)          29.

BOWLING: Mahaarachchi 4-0-14-0, S. Perera 3-0-15-0.

 Man of the Match Osuka Mahaarachchi was awarded with a 50cc Honda Motorcycle Organized by the Junior Old Boys Union of Thurstan College

For More Information visit these news sites :

http://www.dailynews.lk/2004/02/23/spo06.html

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2004/02/22/spo03.html

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Thurstan Old Boys Crashed Old Pathanians By 203 Runs.

The Annual Old Boys Match between Thurstan College and Isipathana College was won by Thurstan college last Sunday (15th February 2004 ) At BRC Grounds .

Thurstan Old Boys – 313 for 8 Wickets in 40 Overs

Dhammika Premadasa 59, Nisal Randika 65, Niroshan Bandarathilaka 76 , Charith Bandarathilaka 22 * , Krishan Dharmasena 25,    

Dhammika Rajapakse 3 for 59

Isipathana Old Boys 110 All Out in 31.3 Overs

Chanuka Perera 22, Ravi Subasinghe 26

Mackenzie Perera 2 for 20 , Niroshan Bandarathilaka 4 for 19..

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The Brass Band in 2002 – 2004

The Brass Band in 2002 – 2004

 

The Third Band Leader- Charaka Samarakoon


The Brass Band in 2002 – 2004 Group Photo

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