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Message from
the Principal, Dr.Shanti McLelland – January 2011
Dear all
NEWS, VIEWS and REVIEWS from Wesley
Sad to hear about the floods in Australia and the East of Sri
Lanka and the hardship each has to go through at the beginning of
2011. At Wesley we propose to collect dry rations contribute to
the Methodist Church and NCC for distribution. Wesley lost three
outstanding Wesleyite - Derick Jurianz and Jai Lameer (UK) and
Lalith Peiris (C<B), Wesley global sympathies go out their
families.
On the 21st a few Old Wsleyites will meet the Principal for an
informal goodwill meeting.
The year the Founder's Day celebrations will be extraordinary.
Wesley expect Mrs. Christine Weaver (Cartman) and Michael Weaver
who is passionate to visit the James Cartman Library, now being
refurbished with funding from Mrs. Weaver and Australian OBU. The
beautiful Cartman Library will have a new ceiling, lighting, more
books and computers for academic research.
The Hostel and the washrooms are in great shape we have hosted
many events last year and in January this year once again we will
host about 100 with the leadership of Canadian OBU.
On the 14th a few Wesleyites got together and reformed the OBU
Canada. It is proposed to have a Cricket Match with St. Benedict's
OBU in April/May. Also to coincide with OBU dance globally, a
Double Blue Dance in October 2011. Chanaka and Gishan will lead
the Cricket Team with Indran. The Double Blue dance will have,
Indran, Gishan, Milinda, Yogi, Mark Perera and Rshdi Razik for
now.
Hari Parameswaran Wesley Table Tennis Captain launched the $50,000
Awards and Scholarship Fund with C$1500 contribution. From the
USA, Late Sivalingam's family initiated the $50,000 fund with a
large commitment. Wesley thank the OBU UK for their donation of
Pound 2250 handed over by the UK OBU President Tharanga Jayasinghe
in Colombo.
In Colombo, Parent and Old Boy Imthishan Mohamed is helping to
print an innovative General Work Book/Diary that will be carried
by the near 3000 students. The project is another Branding of
Wesley image and will cost Rs.50000 that will be financed by
contributions.
Three Wesley students who obtained 3 A passes at the Advanced
Level will meet the President Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on
February 1st. Great performance after may years and a Greatr
Honour. Well done boys.
The Wesley Choir joined the Wesley Debating team to go on a
winning spree. The Choir celebrated along with Mr. Haig Karunatane
at the Hilton. The dinner was hosted by Bill Deutom from OBU
Australia.
Old Boys Shani Perera and Ranjan Karuanaratne is back supporting
Wesley efforts to enhance Wesley image by training the Senior Boys
and Teachers.
The Commerce Union will host the Commerce Day 2011 on January
27th. More than 30 schools are expected to attend.
Wesley Cricket Team is currently meeting expectations and hope to
bring back the memories of Wesley's cricket performances of
Mahadevan athasivam, Edmund Disanayake, Bryan Claessen, Lou
Adhihetty, Senthil Sinniah, Lalth Wijesinghe, Everad Schoorman,
Darrel Maye, Lucky Goonatilleke, CT Rodrigo, Sarath Wickramaratne,
Amaresh Rajaratnam, Mahendra Dissanayake, Chanaka de Mel, Dhanesh
Dissanayake, Navin de Silva, Farveez Maharoof to name a few.
The Rugby team is practicing hard with lots of support from old
boys and expect to put perform last year.
Basket Ball, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Badminton can expect to do
well this time once again with lots of support from Old Boys.
Cub Scouts are amazingly active, while swimming is making a come
back. Old Wesleyite Riza Azoor is now Colombo District Scout
Commissioner.
Old Boy from Maldives is appointed High Commissioner for Sri
Lanka, moving from his diplomatic position in Saudi Arabia.
The School Pavilion, which Wesley took over from Tamil Union in
1940 is back in good shape due to untiring help of Dharshana
Liyanage, Dilshan Hossen, Firdouse Gouse and a few other die hard
Wesleyites. The Pavilion project was initiated by the Class of 93
who also refurbished the College Staff Room at a cost of
Rs.300000. Wesley OBU UK has donated nearly Rs.350000 for this
project.
Lot more good news, Lot more to do, and Lot more to achieve in
2011. We can for sure, if all support as true Wesleyites. It is
not only the money but the passion for Wesley to Succeed. Wesley
is a great place to Teach, Learn, and Play!
Please pass circulate.
Thank you and once again best wishes for a Great 2011.
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