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: Roshana Prasad Mallawaarachchi School : Kingswood College Kandy Now
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One night I had
a dream- I dreamed I was walking along the beach with
the Lord,and across the sky flashed scenes from life. For
each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:one
belonged to me and the other to the
Lord.
When the last scene of my life
flashed before me,I looked back at the footprints in the
sand.I noticed that many times along the path of my
life,there was only one set of footprints.I also noticed that
it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in
my life.
This really bothered me, and I
questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord,you said that
once I decided to follow you,you would walk with me all the
way.But I have noticed that during the most troublesome
times in my life,there is only one set of footprints. I
don't understand why in times when I needed you most,you
should leave me"
The Lord replied, "My precious
child,I love you and would never ever leave you during your
times of trial and suffering.When you saw only one set of
footprints,It was then that I carried you."
Love
Love is
an Upper
It makes
you feel whole
It
completes the circle
It fills
the empty space in your heart
Love is
elevating
It lifts
you up
It makes
you look up
It makes
you think up
It makes
a better person than you were before
If you
have love in your life…
It can
make up for a great many things you don’t have
Kingswood College was established on the 4 th in May
1891 named "Boys High School". It was situated in the Pavilion
street in the city in Kandy.There were only eleven students at
that time. Then it was move to Brownvidge Street.
The
founder principal of the School was late Mr. L. E.
BLAZE.
The School was managed by the Methodist council
Mission. In 1922 four Houses ETON, HARROW, WINCHESTER, RUGBY
were introduced to the school.
The students were called
as the "Gentlemen of Kingswood".
Kingswood was the
pioneer to introduced the under mentioned features to the
other schools in this island.
1. The First school
to employ lady teachers in the staff. 2. Introducing
rugby football to schools. 3. Kingswood is one of the
five schools to established a cadet platoon. 4.
Introducing in the school Traffic controlling out side the
school gate.
In 1895 The first prize giving was held
reading "Prologe" was a special feature there in Kingswood
Prize giving.
The School was shifted to the present
location "Randles Hill" as the number of students
increased.
In 1925 the school in "Randles Hill" was
declared open by Rev.E.Pearson.
In 1961 the school was
taken over by the Government.
Rev.
R.Pearson (1923-1927)
Rev .G.L.Gibbon
(1929-1937)
Rev F.A.J.Utting (1937-1942)
Mr.
R.H.Nonis(1942-1957)
Mr. L.M.De
Lanarolle(1958-1967)
Mr. L.W.N.Labutalle
(1967-1974)
MrS.B.N.Premachandra(1974-1983)
Mr. E.S
Liyanage (1983-1985)
Mr.
Nihal Herath(1985-1989)
Mr . R.b.Rambukwella
(1989-1997)
Mr. B.A.Abeyratne (1997-1998)
Mr.
N.Rathnayake (1998-2000)
Mr. Ranjith Chandrasekara
(Present)
COLLEGE
LOGO AND MOTTO
The college logo was designed by Mr.
A.Bartlot. The badge was made in England.The stencil was made
by Mr. A.E.A.Poliar.
The Motto of the college is "Fide
Et Virtute" It is the motto of the Gladston Family.
The College
Flag
The colors of the flag are Maroon and
Blue.It was first hoisted in 1989.
THE
COLLEGE SONG
This was written by Mr.L.E.Blaze.The
Kingswood College,in England also has the same lyric in her
College song.
KINGSWOOD WEEK
The important function at
the school will be taken place in this special week.This was
started in 1906
Mountain Sacred to three religions. Pilgrim
season is from January to April. A wonderful
panoramic view from the peak and an extraordinary
sight at sunrise.
ANURADHAPURA
The
holy city. extensive ruins-rank with the most
impressive in the world. also an excellent
archaeological museum.
ART GALLERY-COLOMBO
A
permanent exhibition of works of the greatest
artists of SriLanka is on view. Temporary Art
Exhibition succeed each other almost throughout
the year.
BADULLA
A Valley buried
amongst scenic mountains and woods and famous for
its scenery-4.5 miles to the spectacular Dunhinda
Falls.
BANDARAWELA
A favourite Health
and Holiday Resort famous for its magnificent
Scenery, delightful walks and salubrious
climate.
BATTICALOA
Picturesquely located beside a large lagoon
noted for its mysteious ''Singing Fish''supposed
to be heard on moonlit
nights.
BENTOTA
A
seaside holiday resort offering a rich variety of
marine recreation- bathing, swimming diving,
boating ,water skiing and fishing.
BERUWALA
Coral
reef running parallel to the beach,this beautiful
seaside resort provides good bathing all the year
round.Fishing harbour full of maritime
activity.
BOLGODA
The
picturesque lake-excellent placid waters for
boating,yatching and water skiing. The estuary of
the lake is an anglers paradise.
COLOMBO
Busy
Metropolis and popular holiday resort with
extensive beaches, marine paradise, grand
promonades,splendid parks, Golf links,harbour .Art
Gallery, Museum and all delightful holiday
attractions and pleasure resourses.
CORAL GARDENS
HIKKADUWA
Famous
Coral gardens abounding in colorful living Coral
in their exquisite formations and teeming with
brilliantly colored tropical fish.
DAMBULLA
A
'Must' for the tourist interested in archaeology.
Noted for its 2000 year old rock Temple and
beautiful frescoes, fine examples of traditional
Sinhalese art.
DIYALUMA WATER FALLS
KOSLANDA
This
magnificent and exceptionally fine water falls
plunges spectacularly over a drop of
570feet.Excellent hill Scenery. Fine picnic sites
around.
ELLA
One of
the most enchanting spots in SriLanka located in a
precipitous gorge with a superb view of the
surrounding hills and valleys and of the low
Country right down to the
sea.
GAL OYA NATIONAL
PARK
Picturesque Park. Large concentrations of
wild elephants .Herds of wild buffaloes,Sambhur
and deer roam in the grasslands. Excellent hill
Scenery.
GAMPAHA
Heneragoda Botanical
Gardens has a wide and varied Collection of prams,
flowering trees and shrubs originating in many
parts of the world.
HAKGALA
Beautiful laid out Botanical Gardens with
exotic trees,shrubs,herbs,and lovely fernery.
Excellent rose garden with the finest collection
of roses. Popular picnic
resort.
HAPUTALE
Situated on a precipitous summit it is one
of the most astonishingly beautiful spots in the
Country. Breath-taking sights. Fine view over low
Country towards Sea. Refreshing cool
climate
HORTON PLAINS
Sri
Lanka's highest and most isolated plateau with
species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in
the world. Wonderful view, finest in the island
,from the cliff called "World's
End"
JAFNA
Noted for its
glorious coast lne with lovely bays and sandy
beaches amid grves of Palmyrah palms.The Coral
reef provides fascinating views of coral and
marine life.
KALUTARA
Picturesque seaside resort beside an
equally picturesque river is famous for its
luscious mangosteens and fancy reed basketware.
The ideal site for water sports and
picnics.
KANDY
Delightful holiday resort graceful situated
by the Mahaveli river.Kandy is the home of the
Temple of the Tooth and the venue of an Annual
Pageant.
KATARAGAMA
A
shrine in the jungle. Pilgrims go in their
thousands all through the year. .In the festival
season in July-August ,it is fascinating to watch
fire-walking ,ritualistic acts of penitence,Kavadi
Dancing etc.
KELANIYA
Historic Buddhist Temple. Beautiful murals,
fine examples of traditional Sinhalese art, adorn
the inner walls. Annual colorful pageant held in
January is worth
seeing.
KUMANA
Bird
Sanctuary Excellent site for bird watching.
Thousand of birds including many rare species live
in this tropical
Sanctuary.
LAKSALA
-COLOMBO
State
-run Emporium of exquisite Curios and
handicrafts-silver and brassware , lace ,batiks,
wood and ivory carving
etc.
MIHINTALE
The
Cradle of Buddhism in SriLanka. A forest clad
rocky eminence with extensive ruins. Magnificent
panoramic view from the
summit.
MOUNT
LAVINIA
Well
known charming Seaside holiday resort with
picturesque palm fringed golden beach. Excellent
site for sea bathing, sun bathing, swimming and
surfing.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
COLOMBO
A place
to trace the history of SriLanka. Best known for
its collection of antiques and objects of art.
NEGOMBO
Charming Seaside Tourist Centre. Grand
fishing port with a magnificent water front and
splendid beach .Entrancing Coastal Scenery.
NUWARA ELIYA
One of
the prettiest spots-a cool holiday resort-in a
mountain area of unrivalled charm. Fine view
points. Ideal Golf
Course.
PASSEKUDAH
Lovely
beach. Safest sea bathing in shallow waters one
could wade a mile into the sea. Exquisite Coral
formations and colorful tropical
fish.
POLONNARUWA
Well
preserved magnificent ruins provide a view into
the ancient splendour of
SriLanka.
RATNAPURA
The
centre of industry - Excellent and interesting Gem
Museum where a rare collection of gems is
exhibited.
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
PERADENIYA
Artistically laid out World famous Gardens
provide an unrivalled display of specimens of the
flora of whole tropical world including the finest
Orchid house in all
Asia.
SIGIRIYA
The
Rock Fortress. It is well worth seeing the
frescoes of the "Lovely Maidens" painted on the
rock itself. Splendid panorama from the
summit.
TRINCOMALEE
The
Largest and loveliest natural harbour in the whole
world. A perfect beach resort. Excellent site for
boating, spear fishing and
water-skiing.
WILPATTA NATIONAL
PARK
The
largest game Sanctuary in SriLanka .Here the wild
animals-leopard,elephant,bear,deer,wild bore -live
in their natural
surroundings.
YALA NATIONAL
PARK
One of
the finest concentration of wild life in all Asia
in an exotic tropical
jungle-elephant,bears,leopard,buffaloes and deer
and a profusion of tropical
birds.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
DEHIWALA
The
artistically laid out Zoological Gardens is
reputed to be one of the World's Best with animals
and birds from everywhere in the World. Also a
magnificent tropical
aquarium.
