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Thurstan College – Houses

The College is divided into four houses as follows and denoted in alphabetical order of their names. They are name after Past Directors of Education.

NameColourFlag
DENHAMDeep Blue – Deep Yellow   
MACRAEDeep Blue – Light Blue
ROBISONDeep Blue – Deep Red
SANDIMANDeep Red  – Deep Yellow
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Thurstan College – Motto

The Motto shows the philosophy of the school.

The College Motto is a Sanskrit Saying – “Thamaso Ma Jyothirgamaya”

තමසෝ මා ජ්‍යොතීර්ගමය

The meaning – “ Lead me from Darkness to Light”

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Thurstan College Emblem (Crest)

Thurstan College Emblem (Crest)
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College Flag

The College Flag consists of three equally elongated rectangular color strips in the order Blue, Gold & Red.

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Swimming Pool

Fast Facts

Opened : 21st September 2000

Donated by Thurstan College Old Boy Mr. Gratian Gunewardena.

Total Cost: 12 Million

Total Length: 25m

Highest Depth: 4m

Lowest Depth: 1.2m

Diving Boards: 3m And 5m

 

Separate Pool For Kids

General Information

 
 
 
The Thurstan College or the Management Committee of the pool or Administration Staff will not be liable

A user of the pool or to any other person in the precincts of the pool for any damages arising from any personal injury however caused or,

The dependent, parent or guardian of any user of the pool or any or other person in the precincts of the pool in the event of death of such a person, however

caused, whilst in the pool are or in the precincts of the pool or,

For the safe keeping of valuables of the user of the pool or anyone accompanying them. The Management Committee will endeavor to provide lockers but not will not be responsible for any losses.

Not withstanding any of the above the rules and regulations, The Management Committee reserves to it self the right to amend, delete or add there to from time to time, any changes deemed necessary for the efficient administration of the swimming pool to ensure optimum benefit to its members or for any other reason.

The implementation of such changes may be effected directly by the Management Committee or through the Manager or any other authorized representative.

The pool will be closed on following Holidays

  • Independence Day
  • Day Prior to Sinhala / Tamil New Year Day
  • Sinhala / Tamil New Year
  • May Day
  • Wesak Poya Day
  • Rules an Regulations

     
     

    Introduction

    1. The Manager appointed by the Principal and Management Committee. will be responsible for the administration of the day today functions of the Swimming Pool.
    2. Any persons who wishers to obtain membership should on apply on the prescribed form available at the office. Duly completed application forms should be handed over to the pool office.
    3. The use of the Swimming Pool would be exclusively for members and their guests.
    4. All prospective members shall read through and understand all the rules and regulations set out herein and their obligation for compliance if accepted for membership
    5. Applications for student membership From students of Thurstan College, should be approved by the principal or his authorized representative.
    6. From students of other schools, should be recommended and signed by the principal of the respective school.
    7. The entry fees are are payable on approval together with the applicable subscription
    8. Acceptance of applications for membership will be solely at the desecration the Management Committee, who also reserves the right to terminate the membership of ay member for non – compliance with laid down rules and regulations or for any for other reason.
    9. After its scrutiny and approval a membership card will be issued once applicable fees and 2 stamps size photographs are submitted. This card will carry name of the member, member no, Category and Signature, Date of Expiry and will carry a photograph of the member. In the case of Family membership a card will be issued  to each member of that unit, whilst in the case of group membership, a specific number of cards will be issued to organization limiting the number of users of the facility per day.
    10. Membership of all categories other than Life Membership is renewable annually before the date of Expiry. In the event of annual membership subscription not being paid, member will not be permitted to use the facility. Those members who are 3 months in arrears would have their membership terminated automatically. Such members may be permitted to rejoin only at the sole discretion of the  Management Committee and on repayment of the entry fee and settlement of outstanding arrears.
    11. The  Management Committee reserves the light to revise the entry fee and the annual membership subscription rates without notice.
    12. In the event a membership card is lost / misplaced or damaged the member should immediately  inform the Manager in writing. to prevent misuse of such a card.
    13. A nominal charge will be levied for the issue of fresh card. 

    Pool Charges

     
     
      Entrance Membership VAT Total

    Life Membership

    Thurstanites
    Other
     

     
    15000.00
    25000.00
     
    1875.00
    3125.00
     
    16875.00
    28125.00

    Ordinary

    Thurstanites
    Other
     
    1000.00
    1500.00
     
    1200.00
    1800.00
     
    275.00
    412.00
     
    2475.00
    3712.00
    Family ( Unit of 4 )
    Thurstanites
    Other
     
    2000.00
    4000.00
     
    3000.00
    4500.00
     
    625.00
    1062.50
     
    5625.00
    9562.00
    Students
    Thurstanites
    Other
     
    Free
    500.00
     
    600.00
    1200.00
     
    75.00
    212.50
     
    675.00
    1912.50
    Staff – Thurstan College

    Free

    600.00

    75.00

    675.00

    Corporate
    Up to 25 person
    Each additional 25 Persons
     

    25000.00

     
     
    30000.00
    15000.00
     
    6875.00
    1875.00
     
    61875.00
    16875.00
     

    Pool Charges

    Charges Per Hour

    Local Schools
    1000.00
    125.00

    1125.00

    International Schools
    1500.00

    187.50 

    1687.50

    Clubs
    2000.00

    250.00

    2250.00

    Lane Ropes  (Per Lane per Hour ): 100.00
    Guest ( Adults ) If  accompanied by member only ( per swim ): 50.00

    Operational Information and Guideline

     
     
    The Pool will be open to members as follows :
     
    Monday to Friday –  6.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m.  –  4.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m.
    Saturdays Sundays – 6.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m.  –  2.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m.
    and Public Holidays
     

    The Facility may be closed to members occasionally when swimming meets and other events are held. No individual intimation will be sent to members but, general notice will be displayed at the pool office and or within the pool complex.

    The membership card should be produced to the manager or his authorized representative and the member should be sign his/ her name in the register kept for that for that on every occasion of use of the pool.

    Students members will not be permitted within the pool or its 6premises after 6.00 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent, Guardian or coach. Such parent guardian or coach will be required to accompany the student member in the pool or allow the student member to swim at the parents, guardians or coach sole risk. The Pool Management will not accept liability for any accident or injury to the member.

    All Schools making use of the group scheme should have their own teacher in charge and a qualified instructor present at all times. Utilization of the pool facilities will be by prior appointment and the discretion of the Management Committee.

    An adult member may be accompanied by guests up to maximum of 2 persons on the payment of the applicable guest ticket charges. It will be the responsibility of the member to ensure that such guest adhere to the laid down rules & regulations. Guest should also leave with the member who introduces them. Students Members are not permitted to bring the guests.

    Persons suffering from any infectious decease of epilepsy or having any open or bandaged wounds or suffering from eczema or any skin diseases or a running cold should not use the pool. In the event of any member violating this rule, the Manager or  his authorized representative will have the authorization to request such member to vacate the pool immediately. The Management Committee reserves the right to ask any user to produce a medical certificate from a Medical practitioner by the Committee, to prove such members fitness.

    Every user of the pool shall properly soap and shower before entering the pool and be clad in a proper and clean swimming costume every person with long hair shall wear cap while in the pool.

    Members or their guest should not change cloths on the terrace but, should use the dressing rooms for that purpose.

    The Management Committee has Authorized the Manager and the Staff the right to refuse a member or guest.

     

     

     

    HISTORY OF SWIMMING AT THURSTAN

     
       

    Swimming as a sport was formally started at Thurstan in year 1962 under the guidance of the principal the late Mr.M.D.Gunawardane who introduced many new sports to Thurstan. The Thurstan College Swimming Club was formed in the same year and the first Master-In-Charge cum coach was the late Mr. Edison Silva who was also Master-In-Charge ofscouting at the same time. The first Secretary of the club was Mr.Bhathiya Seebert

    Swimming classes were conducted twice weekly at St.Joseph’s Swimming Pool and thurstan took part in all leading all island school & Public School Swimming meets that were held in the early and mid nineteen sixties. They also fielded relay & diving teams. During this period Thurstan produced many champion swimmers & divers of repute at that time like Gavin Amarasingha, Gamini Samarasingha, K.D Rohana and Ranjith Chandrasakara to name few. Among all of them Gavin Amarasingha was most out standing. Gavin set and held many records to his credit at the time including the best time for 1760 yards event in the national swimming meet in the year 1964 and he also become the 440 yards Public School champion in the same year. He also created history by winning the first every sea swim held in Sri Lanka both in the 2 mile and 6 mile in the years 1963 and 1964 which feat he repeated for many years

     Few years later Mr. Edison Silva went on transfer and Mr.Wijedasa, Mr.Soysa Mr.Boderagama Mr.Fonseka and Mr.Senavirathne took over as Master-In-Charge. After the pioneer batch of swimmers left school swimming at thurstan had a lean period where Ravi Livera excelled in the sixties

     In the year 1985 swimming at Thurstan was revived mainly due to the enthusiasm shown by Mr.Jagath      

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    Development of Thurstan College Ground at Bauddhaloka Mawatha

    Development of Thurstan College Ground at Bauddhaloka Mawatha

     

    You may be aware that Thurstan has been given 5 acres and 20 perches of the
    most prime real estate in Sri Lanka for its playground. This is situated in
    the heart of Colombo 7 and at conservative estimate of Rs. 2 million a
    perch, it is worth more than 1680 million rupees (840 perches). We have had
    title possession of this ground for the last 8 years. During this period we
    have cleared the side developed to ground to play rugby only after spending
    nearly 6 million rupees. To have a good cricket playing area, we need to
    have an underground drainage system, as the water table is very high and the
    level of the ground is below the road level as in most grounds in this area.
     

    The estimate for the re-development of the ground, which is phase one of

    this program is as follows. Phase 2 will be construction of a Pavilion
    ,Thurstanites Club House and phase 3 and Indoor Gymnasium to play badminton,
    basket ball, squash etc,

                              

      Rs.
    Cost of 5 centre turfs and matting wicket    700000
    Cost of 3 side turfs, matting wicket and concrete wicket 300000
    Cost of leveling and filling    2000000
    Cost of concrete drainage with covers around the ground  2100000
    Cost of under ground drainage and water supply  2200000
    Cost of turfing for the rest of the ground 2000000
    Total 9300000

      

    We commenced this task with less than half the amount with us in the express
    belief that Thurstanites both locally and abroad will rally round to find
    the Rs. 6 millions that we are short.  This is done under the design and
    super vision of old boy engineer Nihal Sooriarachchi of the central
    engineering consultancy bureau( CECB) and the contractor water and
    engineering private limited  The strategy to find the funds is as follows,
    We want this to be a team effort of all Thurstanites, where the contributors
    could be proud that they too were involved in this project.

    * 600 old boys in Sri Lanka to contribute at Rs. 5000 each = 3000000

    * 150 old boys living abroad to contribute at USD. 200 each = 3000000         

         

               

    Thurstan College OBU Ground Development Fund

    Those who are interested in donating funds for the Thurstan College Ground Fund can remit to the bank account below.

    Peoples Bank Thimbirigasyaya – A.C-1650056451

     The International SWIFT CODE for People's Bank is PSBKLKLX 023.
    Current Situation

     

    We have completed the construction of the centre turf and matting wickets together with side practice wickets. The space construction of the peripheral drain is almost completed together with toilet blocks. We are in the midst of filling of the ground with earth.

     

    Due to the lukewarm response of old boys, due to lack of funds we have decided to do away with the constructions of the underground drainage system which would have cost Rs. 2 million.

     

    We are in need of another Rs. 3 million to plant grass and complete phase one of the project.

     

    We have collected only approximately Rs. 2 million from about 150 old boys both in Sri Lanka and abroad. Our target was Rs. 6 million. This money collected will be used for  filling and leveling.

     

    Hence to complete the balance another Rs. 3 million is needed. We appeal to our old boys who have not yet contributed, to lend a helping hand so that we could complete and make the ground available for playing in end of 2004.

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    Coordinator

    Good determination with a realistic care and humble dedication , with a touch of good management is sure to obtain the desire goal as one wishes let our web site be a profitable adventure.

    Mr. I.W Kapila Pradeep

    Coordinator and the Advisor

    www.thurstancollege.net

    Thurstan College
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    PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

    Vice Principal’s Message – Mr. Mahinda Jayasekara

    Message from the Senior Deputy Principal

    Twenty – First century registered a first development in the field of Technology. As such it becomes essential that we move with the new ideas, and model our requirements according to the order of the day.

    In keeping to our present requirements it is encouraging to note that an attempt has been made to promote a Web Site on behalf of Thurstan College. This attempt by Thurstan Students receive the blessings of the Principal and the members of the staff of Thurstan College, since it would allow interested parties to know about the college, at the press of a button.

    This Electronic Media has spread to many areas receives urgent development supplying information in a very limited period of time. We are being served with the access to e – Commerce, e – Medicine etc. by this mode of developed Information Technology.

    I treat this attempt as a timely launch to put Thurstan College Colombo 7 to the fore – front to compete with, all the other super schools.

    I thank the students, teacher and all the parties who moved to have this launch possible.

    Mr. Mahinda Jayasekara
    Senior Deputy Principal

    B. B. Adm (Hons) Dip in Ed (Dist) M. A. A. T., M. Ed
    Justice of the Peace – All Island

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    Cricket Cricket Big Match Cricket News News Archive

    Thurstan -Isipathana BIG MATCH Details held on the 29th Feb-1stMarch at the SSC

    Match Details

    Isipathana 1st ings
    141 for 10 in 80 overs

    Thurstan 1st ings
    201 for 7 in 42 overs

    Indika Massalage 62

    Isipathana 2nd ings
    179 for 8 in 72 overs

    D.Fernando 60 not out

    Man of the match – D.Fernando – Isipathana College
    Best Batsman – Indika Massalage – Thurstan College
    Best bowler – G. Kumara – Thurstan College

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    Thurstan -Isipathana BIG MATCH will be held on the 29th Feb-1stMarch at the SSC

    The annual “BIG-MATCH” between Thurstan College and Isipathahna College will be held on the 29th of February to 1st march 2008. the match will be held at the usual venue SSC grounds, Colombo. Everyone are welcome for this event plus the ” Unity Block 2008 ” will be held in the 1st of march 2008 at th e same venue with lots of fun for the whole family .

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    JOBU 2007-2008

    THURSTAN COLLEGE JUNIOR OLD BOYS UNION 2007/2008

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Suranga Kulawickrama
    Senior Vice President

    Chamara Mallawarachchi
    Joint Secretary

    Prasanna Wanigasooriya
    Joint Secretary

    Aflal Izzadeen
    Treasurer

    Sudesh Gomes
    Assistant Treasurer

    VICE PRESIDENTS

    Chamara Samarawickrama
    Vice President – Information Technology

    Deepika Ranaweera
    Vice President – Academic

    Chamara Hemal
    Vice President – Media

    Nadeesh Fernando
    Vice President – Social Activities

    Sanjeeva Perera
    Vice President – Marketing & Promotions

    Rangajeewa
    Vice President – Sports

    COMMITTEE MEMBERS

    H.L. Bandula Priyantha
    Akalanka Perera
    A.P.N. Laknath
    Ajith Wickramasinghe
    Dileep Kulathunga
    Dilan Wijesooriya
    Charith Wickramarathne
    Upul Indrajith
    Kokila Weerasooriya
    N. Sivakumara
    Oshan Viduranga
    Daminda Kulathunga
    P.L. Hettiarachchi
    P.A.K.M. Perera
    Dileep Paranawithana
    Chinthaka Dilruk
    H.C. Katuwapitiya
    Lakmal Aluthgamage
    Rajitha Dissanayaka
    Dhanushka Perera
    Pradeep Nalaka

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    UK DANCE

    Date   – Saturday 17th November
    Venue – The Princes Hall of Ealing Town Hall  
    Band   – The Sigiri Band
    Dinner – Buffet service including dessert by Golden Platter
    Price   – £15  No ticket sales at the door

    As mentioned earlier, we are doing this for the benefit of young Thurstanites and I urge our senior members to give your full support.
     
    Please let Chitra know by Monday 12th, the number of tickets you need. As we are selling the tickets at a ridiculously low price we need to ensure that all the tickets are sold. Please make a special effort. 
     
    Regards

    Lucky

    Reply to: CHITRA_Sena Senaratne Secretary – Thurstan College OBA (UK Branch)

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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

    Banners, Advertisements, Sponsorship for the Liquor & wine, Gifts.Entrance Gift, Air ticket.etc etc

    All the letters pertaining to the above are available at the Swimming Pool Office. I am sure you could use your influence and get what ever the sponsorship for this event.

    With kind regards

    Dushyantha.M.Dias.Abeyegunawardene

    Secretary Dance Committee

    PS: Tickets are also available at the College Swimming Pool – please contact the Manager Mr,Raja Weerasuriya and book your tickets, before they are snapped up – Tel no.2675639

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    Thurstan Circket News

    Under 17-B Team became Joint Champions in the Division 2 U – 15 Cricket team has reached the Semi Finals and they will play St. Peters Collage on the 5th & 6th November at Moors Grounds. All the best for the Thurstanite Cricketers to emerge victorious and lift the trophy which we missed last year as we ended up being Runners up to D.S.Senanyake College.U – 13 team has qualified to the 2nd round.