Our Under 20 Rugby Team has been crowned Champions of the Western Province School Games 2026 – 12-A-Side Rugby Tournament after an outstanding display of skill, determination, and teamwork.
This remarkable achievement reflects the players’ dedication, the guidance of the coaching staff, and the unwavering support of everyone behind the team. Every tackle, every pass, and every moment of commitment led to this well-deserved victory.
Congratulations to our young Thurstanites on bringing home the championship. May this success inspire even greater achievements in the future!
Heartiest congratulations to veteran actor and distinguished Old Thurstanite Mahendra Perera on winning the Best Actor Award at the 9th Malaysia Golden Global Awards 2026, for his outstanding performance in the Sri Lankan film Riverstone.
This remarkable international achievement brings immense pride to Thurstan College, Sri Lankan cinema and our nation.
The Principal, staff, students and the entire Thurstan community extend their warmest congratulations and best wishes for his continued success.
Thurstan College has earned outstanding recognition at the 2026 All-Island Schools Drama Competition, bringing honour and pride to the College through the exceptional talents of our students.
This remarkable achievement reflects their dedication, creativity, discipline and teamwork, together with the invaluable guidance and commitment of the teachers in charge.
Heartiest congratulations to all the talented students, teachers and everyone who contributed to this success. May Thurstan continue to shine on the national stage! 🇹🇩🏆🎭
🏅 Congratulations to Our Under-14 Relay Team! 🏃♂️💨
A proud moment for Thurstan College as our Under-14 Relay Team delivered an outstanding performance at the All Island Relay Carnival 2026.
Achievements: 🥉 50m × 4 Relay – 4th Place 🏅 100m × 4 Relay – 5th Place 🏅 200m × 4 Relay – 5th Place
Your dedication, teamwork, and determination have brought great pride to the Thurstan family. Competing among the nation’s best and achieving these results is a remarkable accomplishment.
Congratulations to our young athletes, coaches, and everyone who contributed to this success. We wish you even greater achievements in the future!
We are delighted to announce that two of our talented Thurstanites have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 12th Asian Age Group Aquatic Championships 2026, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Warm congratulations to K.V.T. Eleesha, who has been selected for the Swimming Event, and K. Senith Banula, who has been selected for the Diving Event.
This remarkable achievement is a true reflection of their dedication, discipline, commitment, and continuous hard work. You have made Thurstan College proud, and we wish you both every success as you represent our motherland on the international stage.
May you continue to shine and bring glory to Sri Lanka.
🏆 A Proud International Achievement for Thurstan College! 🇱🇰
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to
✨ ACM Siriwardene R. B. Sithum Nevanjith (Grade 11) ✨
for securing the 4th Place in the Under 16 Open Category at the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2026.
Competing among talented young chess players representing several countries, Sithum has proudly carried the name of Thurstan College and Sri Lanka onto the international stage. 🌍♟️
Final Rankings Included:
🥇 1st Place – Nalanda College, Sri Lanka
🥈 2nd Place – India
🥉 3rd Place – Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala
🏅 4th Place – Thurstan College
Your dedication, intelligence, and fighting spirit have brought immense pride to our college community. We wish you many more victories and achievements in the future! 💙💛❤️
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.
