Thurstan College Police Cadet Platoon Triumphs at Provincial Assessment Camp! 🔵🔴
We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Police Cadet Platoon at the Provincial Assessment Camp held at the NCC Training Centre, Mullaitivu. Our cadets displayed exceptional discipline and skill, securing top honors across multiple categories:
🥇 Squad Drill – 1st Place 🥇 Physical Training – 1st Place 🥇 Director’s Inspection – 1st Place 🥇 Presentation Test – 1st Place
Special congratulations to Sergeant William M.D.D., who was awarded the title of Best Squad Drill Commander! 🏆
Overall Achievements: 🥈 2nd Place Overall in the Camp 🏅 6th Place in the All-Island Rankings
With this remarkable performance, the platoon has qualified for the IGP Challenge Trophy National Cadet Camp for the 3rd consecutive year!
Congratulations to the platoon, the teachers in charge, and the instructors for keeping the Thurstan flag flying high!
Thurstan College has kicked off a new digitalization drive aimed at bringing smart technology into its secondary school classrooms.
The first phase of the project saw Smart Boards installed in Grade 10 and Grade 11 classrooms. The school is already planning to extend the rollout to Grades 6 through 9 before the end of the year, gradually bringing smart technology to the entire secondary section.
Smart Spark is funded by the Thurstan College Old Boys’ Union, together with alumni from the 1990 and 1992 batches – former students who have chosen to invest in the next generation coming through the same school gates they once walked through.
The official launch brought together a broad cross-section of the school community. Principal Mr. Premuditha Wickramasinghe attended alongside members of the teaching staff, signalling the institution’s commitment to the initiative.
OBU Secretary Mr. Aruna Shantha, SDS Secretary Dhanesh Hulaththuduwa, representatives from the 1990 and 1992 batches, School Development Society members, and parents of Grade 10 and 11 students were also present at the occasion.
This is not the college’s first step into digital learning. Thurstan’s primary section has already completed a full smart classroom transformation, with those facilities fully up and running today. Smart Spark builds on that foundation, extending the same standard of learning environment to older students.
The goal of the initiative is straightforward to make technology a natural and consistent part of how students learn and how teachers teach at Thurstan College. In a world that is moving fast and leaning heavily on digital tools, the school is making sure its students are not left behind.
Spinners Thanuga Palihawadana (5/44) and Sethru Fernando (4/36) bowled well to pick 9 wickets between them to wreck the Isipathana second innings for 109 as Thurstan fought back to record an innings and 8-run win in their 63rd Battle of the Brothers cricket encounter and bagged the Blackham Wijewardena Trophy at the SSC grounds yesterday. The match ended with almost two sessions to spare.
It was Thurstanites’ superb bowling performance with spin duo Thanuga Palihawadana the leg spinner and off spinner Sethru Fernando leading the way to get back to back victories and now Thurstan lead the series 8-4.
Thurstan gave opponents huge pressure with a 117 runs first innings lead on the second day and Isipathana were 22 for 2 wickets at close of second days’ play with 95 runs more to erase their innings deficit yesterday. But two spinners Thanuga Palihawadana and Sethru Fernando bowled exceptionally well to end Isipathana innings at 109 in 51.3 overs. Isipathana skipper Maleesha Sandaruwan ( 20) and Kavindu Dewshan (21) were the only two batters to reach 20- run mark while others failed to impress with the bat.
Thanuga Palihawadana ended with superb figures of 5 for 44 in 21.3 overs also earned the Best Bowler award for his match bag of eight wickets while Sethru Fernando took 4 for 36 in his 15 over spell and was adjudged the Best All- rounder and Man of the Match. Rachintha de Silva the most successful Thurstan batter who made a fine knock of 71 was named Best Batter and Best Striker of the match.
Thurstan skipper Yovun Shilpa received the winning Blackham Wijewardena trophy from Varuna Godagedara the distinguished Isipathana old boy who was the chief guest at the awards ceremony.
Special Awards
Best Fielder – Dasith Senal (Isipathana), Best Bowler – Thanuga Palihawadana (Thurstan), Best Batsman – Rachintha de Silva (Thurstan),Best Striker – Rachintha de Silva (Thurstan), Best All-rounder – Sethru Fernando (Thurstan), Man of the Match – Sethru Fernando (Thurstan)
Your leadership has inspired growth, instilled strong values, and empowered countless individuals to strive for greatness. The impact you’ve made will continue to guide and influence future generations.
Here’s to your dedication, passion, and the lasting legacy you continue to build.
We are proud to announce that the Thurstan College Drama Team emerged as the Runner-Up in the Drama Category at the HARITHABHINANDANA ’25 Literary Competition!
Organized by the Literary Association of NSBM Green University in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, this event showcased incredible talent, and our Thespians rose to the occasion.
Drama is a cornerstone of Thurstan College’s heritage. The Thurstan Drama Society has once again succeeded in upholding and elevating this storied legacy.
The season of brotherhood and cricket is back. Thurstan College and Isipathana College are ready to take the field for the 63rd edition of this historic rivalry.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming encounters:
8th March: 46th ODI Encounter at P. Sara Oval 22nd March: T20 Encounter at Thurstan Grounds 3rd, 4th & 5th April: 63rd Big Match at SSC Grounds
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the long-standing tradition between our two schools.
A tradition that needs no introduction. 51st Abdul Jabbar Annual Encounter.
One of school rugby’s most iconic and historic rivalries returns as the Abdul Jabbar Trophy is contested once again, with Thurstan vs Isipathana set to battle it out at Havelock Park on Sunday, 1st March.
The wait is over! Stand tall, raise your voices, and light up Havelock Park in blue, yellow, and red as you roar the Thurstanights to glory!
A special television programme featuring the Pirith Chanting Ceremony for 76th Anniversary & founders day will be broadcast on TV Derana on 8th January at 7.15 AM on Ada Derana Mornings Program.
We sincerely thank TV Derana for sponsoring and supporting this meaningful broadcast, and the 2001 Thurstanite’s Batch for powering this meritorious initiative.
We invite all Old Boys, well-wishers, and devotees to tune in and be part of this sacred occasion.
