CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - ACHIEVEMENTS
Tamil Day Competitions 2007
P.Banupriyan won the 1st place in Singing at District Level.
Tamil Day Competitions 2008
R.Surasahithyan (Division V) won the 1st place in Singing at the District Level Tamil Day Competitions 2008.
Our College Drama secured the 1st place in the Zonal Level Competition.
First Second Third
Divisional Level 03 05 -
Zonal Level 02 02 -
District Level 01 - -
First Second Third
Divisional Level 06 09 04
Zonal Level 03 03 03
District Level 01 -- --
English Day Competitions – 2007
First Second Third
Divisional Level 04 08 07
Zonal Level 03 02 03
District Level 01 01 --
N.Kiruthigan of Grade 8 won the 1st place at District Level and 3rd place at Provincial Level in Creative Writing.
H.Solomon Rajaram of Grade 9 won the 2nd place at District Level in Creative Writing.
English Day Competitions – 2008
First Second Third
Divisional Level 02 03 07
K.Riviharan of Grade 7 and A.Chrishanthan of Grade 8 secured the 2nd place in Recitation at the District Level English Day Oral Competitions 2008.
Mathematics & Science Competition – 2007
A.Sanjayan won the 1st Place at Provincial Level in the Mathematics & Science Quiz Competition-2007 (English Medium).
General
Our College quiz team became Runners up at District Level in the quiz competition
organised by St. Henry’s College, Illavalai in connection with their Centenary Celebrations.
R.Gajanan was ranked 1st in the written test at District Level in the above competition.
Our junior team became Runners up at District level in the Bible quiz organised by the Ceylon Bible Society.
G.Aaron Melvin (Primary) and T.Sam Niroshan (Intermediate) secured 1st place at
District Level in the Light of the World Speech Contest conducted by the Ceylon Bible Society.
Our School was placed 1st in the Agricultural Competition at District Level.
Jude Shiyanthan (Junior) and Sivapalan Gawsalyan (Senior) became 3rd in the Anti-Drug
Contest Exhibition at District Level.
V.Gowthaman won the 1st place at District Level in the Essay Competition conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to celebrate the International Human Rights Day-2007 in the Upper Division.
K.Balakumaran won the 1st Place in the Essay Competition conducted by the Central Environment Authority in connection with the Global Environment Day.
T.Sam Niroshan won a Special Prize at Provincial Level for the Essay Writing
Competition conducted in connection with the International Peace Day.
S.Gajendran won a Merit Award in the Junior Division at the All-Island Science Fiction
Contest for School Children organized by the Physics Students’ Society of the University of Kelaniya to commemorate the “World Year of Physics-2005”.
A.V.Ajanthan won the 1st place in the All island Essay Writing Competitions conducted by the Sri Lanka Postal Department.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Media Club (English & Tamil) was inaugurated on the 31st of January 2008 to promote the writing skills of students, and for reporting on school functions.
The Interact Club organized a Blood Donation Campaign where 70 Students and 10 Staff donated blood to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.
Agricultural Science Club, Student Christian Movement, Cub Scouts, Commerce Union,
Astronomical Association, Catholic Union, Chess Club, A/L Union, IT Club, English Union,
Inthu Manram, Leo Club, Photographic Club, Philatelic Club, Junior Red Cross Society, St.
John Ambulance Brigade, Science Union, Tamil Manram, Scout Troop and Sea Scout Troop organised various programmes for the benefit of the students. The Hatton National Bank
Students’ Savings Unit “Singithi,” the People’s Bank Students’ Savings Unit “Sisu Uthana” and the Bank of Ceylon Students’ Savings Unit “Ran Kekulu” are functioning well at the College. The College Magazine will carry detailed reports of the respective Clubs and Societies and their activities and programmes for the year.
GAMES & ATHLETICS
Athletics
The Annual Inter-House Athletic Meet was held on the 09th of February 2008. The Chief
Guests were Dr.K.Sivanesan, Staff Physician & Lecturer in Medicine, and Mrs.Jeyagowry
Sivanesan.
A new Ground Record was established by A.Edwin Joy in the 400 m race (timing
1min 3.5 sec.). A 400 m race and a Walking Race were introduced for non participants in order to ensure total student participation.
Primary School Sports Meet was held on the 23rd of February 2008 with Mr.G.Sivapalan,
School Works Engineer, Department of Education, and Mrs.Vasanthimala Sivapalan,
Divisional Education Officer, Jaffna as Chief Guests.
In the Athletic Meet organised by the Department of Education the following places were obtained.
Cricket
Team Coach Played Won Drew LostAbandoned
District
First XI ‘A’ 2008 K.S.Muhunthan09 02 03 04
First XI ‘B’ 2008 V.Kumanan 02 02
U-17 2007 G.R.Thevarajan05 01 02 02
U-15 2007 V.Kumanan 08 05 01 02 Runners up
U-13 ‘A’ 2007 V.Kumanan 11 07 01 02 1
U-13 ‘B’ 2007 M.Mayooran 02 02
The Under 13 ‘A’ Team played against the schools in the out-stations in the Astra Trophy
Tournament and became champions at Provincial Level and lost in the semi finals against
Chandranantha Buddhist Vidyalaya, Kandy.
The Central – St John’s Cricket Match (“Battle of the North” / Big Match) was held from 17th to 19th April 2008 and we lost by an innings. The Limited over Match was played on the 24th of April, which was lost by one wicket.
Soccer – 2007
Team Coach Played Won Drew Lost Zonal District
First XI ‘A’ 2007 V.Kumanan 06 01 02 03
First XI ‘B’ 2007 C.A.Aravinthan01 - - 01
U-17 ‘A’ 2007 T.Robert 08 - 01 07
U-17 ‘B’ 2007 M.Mayooran 02 - - 02
U-15 ‘A’ 2007 G.A.Gracian 07 03 02 02
U-15 ‘B’ 2007 S.Senthooran 05 01 02 02
U-13 ‘A’ 2007 T.Ajanthan 03 01 01 01
U-13 ‘B’ 2007 T.C.J.Clementine04 - - 04
U-11 ‘A’ 2007 N.Sayanthan 02 - 02 -
U-11 ‘B’ 2007 J.A.Lurgino 01 - 01 -
Athletic Meet 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Divisional Level 13 10 13
Zonal Level 15 08 04
District Level 06 02 05
U-14 2007 G.A.Gracian 06 04 01 01 Played Semi Finals
U-17 ‘A’ 2008 C.A.Aravinthan03 02 - 01 Champions 3rd
U-17 ‘B’ 2008 T.Robert 03 - 01 02
Volleyball – 2008
Team Coach Played Won Lost
Division Zonal
U-19 ‘A’ T.Ajanthan 04 02 02 Runners up 3rd
U-19 ‘B’ M.Mayooran
U-17 ‘A’ T.Robert 03 02 01 Champions 4th
U-17 ‘B’ C.A.Aravinthan
U-15 ‘A’ M.Lingeswaran03 03 - Champions 4th
U-15 ‘B’ M.Daniel
Basketball – 2008
Team Coach Played Won Drew Lost
Division Zonal District
U-19 ‘A’ V.Prabahar 05 03 02 Runners up
Table Tennis – 2008
U-19 Team emerged Runners up at the District Level competitions.
Coach: Mr.K.S.Muhunthan
Badminton – 2008
U-19 Team became 3rd at District Level.
Coach: Mr.N.Vakeesan
Chess - 2008
U-19 Team became 3rd at Zonal Level, and U-15 3rd at District Level.
Coach: Mr C.A.Pararajasingam
In addition to our staff, Mr. V.K.Shanmugalingam, Mr. C.Suresh, Mr. M.Mohan and
Mr. K.W.Vimalrajan helped us in training the students in skills in various games. We thank them for their support.
PREFECTS’ GUILD
The Prefects’ Guild continues to help the school in the day-to-day affairs and in all school activities.
Section Head Prefect Deputy Head Prefect Total
Primary School T. Jeffery Watson P.Akshai 24
Middle School S.Eniyavan R.Dean Osbert 15
Junior Second T.Sam Niroshan E.Abeesan 21
Senior Second A.Sanjayan T.Thanazan 17
Collegiate LevelP.B.Benedict(Senior Prefect) M.Haripraveen (D.S.P) 30
Total students in leadership 107
THE COLLEGE HOSTEL
The College Hostel continues to function satisfactorily with 42 students. We have 9 students from the Badulla District (Passara). We hope that this arrangement will create an opportunity for us to establish friendly relations with students from other provinces. After an interval of many years, the Boarders’ Day was celebrated on the 3rd of July 2008 with Mr.& Mrs. A. Henry as Chief Guests. I wish to thank the Senior Hostel Master Mr.A.Augustine, the Hostel Masters and the kitchen staff for their work well done.
THE CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S FUND OF CANADA
The Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, which helped us during the last 30 years, has wound up its activities from March this year. 330 students benefited from this project and have shown improvement in their studies and co-curricular activities. We sincerely thank the
CCFC Canada for their worthy support.
THE COLLEGE MAGAZINE
“Thanapalan Number”, the College Magazine-2006, has been released, and the next issue will be named “Thevasagayam Number” in honour of our late Principal Dr. E.S.Thevasagayam.
THE COLLEGE WEBSITE
The College Website is being maintained by the IT Club of the College.
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ELDP)
Awards Day for the 2007 - 3rd Batch of students was held on the 18th of January 2008. 26 students were awarded certificates. The students who scored above “7” were allowed to follow a one-year Preliminary Teacher Training Programme at the school.
The 2008 - 1st Batch of students completed this course, and certificates were awarded on the
19th of June 2008. The classes for the 2nd Batch have commenced and nine students have enrolled.
CHARITY WORK
Tsunami Schools Twinning Programme
Our U-13 and U-15 Soccer Teams played friendly matches against Manatkadu RCTMS. We selected one student from Manatkadu RCTMS for 2008 admission with full scholarship inclusive of hostel accommodation. Our staff conducted First Aid Classes at Manatkadu
RCTMS and awarded certificates. I visited Kallappadu GTMS on the 22nd of August 2007.
General
Financial assistance was given to five undergraduates of the Faculty of Law, Colombo, who were from the hill-country.
Provided financial assistance to two children (for eye & kidney treatment) and two adults.
(Amputation & Renal transplant.)
THE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
The Old Boys continue to help the school individually and through associations and we thank them for their concern and support for their Alma Mater.
OBA President Secretary Treasurer
Jaffna N Kugathasan V Sanjeev T Nanthakumaran
South Sri Lanka T Jeyakumar S Nilakshan J J Jeyendran
Canada Yoga Arulnamby Mrs Nithi Sukumar Mrs Jaya Kulanathan
UK Jayantha Arnold Dr Sarada Vijeratnam Dr Sabaratnam Surendran
Sydney Sam K Sabesan Anton Jeyasingam Chrishantha Wijayarajah
Victoria Jude Prakash Dinesh Suntharalingam Tulin Ratnam
Norway Angelo Snell J Jeikishan K Prabakaran
USA Coordinator: Dr Karunyan Arulanantham
New Zealand Coordinator: Dr Ram SriRamaratnam
NEW PROGRAMMES / ACTIVITIES
A Pilot Spoken English Examination was conducted by the English Language Teaching Unit of the college. 121 students sat for the Examination.
Level Distinction Very Good PassCredit Pass Transitional
Grade 06 06 06 02
Grade III 17 01 01 --
Grade IV 11 03 03 01
Grade V 01 03 04 11
Grade VI 08 05 07 --
Grade VIII 01 01 03 05
Grade IX -- 07 04 04
Leather Ball was introduced to the U/11 Cricket. The “Battle of the Babes,” was held on the 12th of October with Mr. T. Jeganathan as Chief Guest. Grade 5B became Champions.
Training in basic skills in games, Spoken English classes for examinations, Cubs &
Scouts classes, and Instrumental Music classes (Western & Eastern) are conducted after school hours from 2.30 to 4.00 p.m., and on Saturdays on a rotation basis.
A Workshop for Teachers was held on the 4th of August to review and plan the activities.
Staff & Family Year-end Get-together was held on the 11th of December.
Gandhi’s Visit Commemoration Day - 80th Anniversary was celebrated on the 16th of November. Competitions - Essay writing and Verse writing in Tamil & English, and Kilithaddu - were organised for students. Mr. S.Pathmanathan, Retired Principal, Palaly
Teachers’ College was the Chief Guest.
A Pilot Summer Vacation Programme was organised. One student from South participated in the programme last year, and it was a success.
The inaugural meeting of the Christian Studies Unit was held on the 6th of March 2008.
The Archdeacon of Jaffna the Ven S.P.Nesakumar delivered the message. The Unit conducts classes for school leavers and teachers on Thursdays at 5.00 p.m.
We admitted two differently-abled children (Blind) from the Nuffield School in the G.C.E.O/L Second year.
The Agricultural Club organised a Home Garden Project with 150 students from 16
neighbouring schools.
The Student Christian Movement organised a Workshop on Post-war peace themes where
200 students from Jaffna, Vaddukodai, Uduvil and Point Pedro participated.
Interact Club, Leo Club, Scout Troop and St. John Ambulance jointly organised a threeday
Workshop on “Career Guidance towards Community Development”, where 200 students from 12 neighbouring schools including Nuffield School took part.
200 students are involved in the “Peace through Culture” Project, and have produced an
Eastern Opera MALARUM PUTHUYUHAM. (“Dawn of an Era”)
