college-magazine-2012

St. John’s College 

Magazine 

VOL. CIII 2012 

Tel: (0094) 21 222 2432 

Email: stjohns@sltnet.lk 

Web site: www.jaffnastjohnscollege.com 

www.sjcjaffna.com

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE 

MAGAZINE 

VOL. CIII 2012 

Tel: (0094) 21 222 2432 Email: stjohns@sltnet.lk 

Web site: www.jaffnastjohnscollege.com 

www.sjcjaffna.com

Editors : Tamil : Mr.S.Chandramouleesan 

English : Mrs.S.D.Roshan Nagalingam 

Business Manager : 

Mr.P.Sriharan

CONTENTS 

1. Prayer i 

2. Editorial ii 

3. New Chairman 01 

3. Former Manager 02 

4. New Manager 02 

5. New Vice Principal 03 

6. Annual Prize giving 05 

Principal’s Prize day Report 08 

Prize day Address 29 

7. Annual Report 

Primary School 31 

Middle School 37 

Junior Secondary Level 40 

8. Ritirements 

Mr.B.Kasinathan 45 

Mr.A.Augustine 47 

Mr.S.Sriharan 48 

9. Appreciations 

Mr.T.Robert 50 

Mr.Arumainayaham 53 

Mrs.T.Thangarajah 55 

Mas.V.Dinesh 58 

10. Annual Report - Old Boys’ Association Jaffna 59 

11. OBA Report - Toronto 61 

12. Teachers’ Guild Report 67 

13. Staff List 72 

14. Students’ Section - English 90 

15. Students’ Section - Tamil 103 

16. Clubs & Associations 129 

17. Games & Athletics 149 

18. Team lists 158 

19. House Reports 162 

20. Prize List 179 

21. Contributions 183 

22. College Song 180

PRAYER FOR KNOWLEDGE AND STRENGTH 

Give me O Lord, I pray Thee 

firm faith, unwavering hope 

perfect charity. 

Pour into my heart 

the Spirit of wisdom and understanding 

the Spirit of counsel and spiritual strength 

the Spirit of knowledge and true godliness 

and the Spirit of Thy holy fear 

Light eternal, shine in my heart 

Power eternal, deliver me from evil 

Wisdom eternal, scatter the darkness of my ignorance 

Might eternal, pity me 

Grant that I may ever seek Thy face 

with all my heart and soul and strength; 

and, in thine infinite mercy, 

bring me at last to Thy holy presence 

where I shall behold Thy glory 

and possess Thy promised joy 

St. Alcuin of York (735-804) 

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Magazine - 2012

GLOBAL EDUCATION 

Global education is about implementing the vision required to move to a model of 

partnership between peoples, cultures and religions at micro and macro levels. 

Transformative learning through global education involves a deep, structural shift in the 

basic premises of thought, feelings and actions. It is an education for the mind as well as for 

the heart. This implies a radical change towards inter connectedness and creates possibilities 

for achieving more equality, social justice, understanding and cooperation amongst people. 

The United Nations Secretary - General launched the Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) 

in September 2012 to spur renewed efforts to reach global education goals. By rallying a 

broad spectrum of world leaders and advocates, GEFI aims to raise the political profile of 

education, inspire new partnerships and mobilize additional funding to deliver on the 

promise of Education for all. In the words of the secretary general, when we put education 

first, we can reduce poverty and hunger, end wasted potential and look forward to stronger 

and better societies for all. 

President Barack Obama states, The source of America's prosperity has never been merely 

how ably we accumulate wealth, but how well we educate our people. This has never been 

truer than it is today. As we all know, where our best job qualification is not what we do, but 

what we know - education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success, it's a 

prerequisite for success. 

As a result of independence among countries, the world we live in has evolved into a 

globalised system. Recent history unquestionably shows that the lives of the men and 

women of this planet may be affected by events and processes thousands of kilometres 

away. The positive consequences of globalization are the widening of people's horizons, 

access to knowledge and the products of science & technology, multi culturalism and inter 

cultural views. 

Global education is a new approach, which aims at learners to understand world issues, 

while empowering them with knowledge, skill, values and attitudes desirable for world 

citizens to face global problems. In these terms, global education is a process of individual 

and collective growth which allows transformation and self transformation. Basically it is a 

social practice. It is also a permanent preparation for life, in which the acquisition of 

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operative and emotional competences for analysing and thinking critically about reality, 

makes it possible for learners to become active, social agents. 

In this context, it is increasingly maintained that education should provide opportunities for 

realistic, informed appraisal of contemporary issues in our world without reinforcing 

negative images of an inevitable gloom and doom future. At the same time it is argued that 

there is a need for greater opportunities in curricular designs for creative and rational 

discussions of diverse views on alternative futures. This goes in line with contemporary 

movements for curriculum innovation in different countries that encourage a more flexible 

and open perspective by applying new content and using active methods and new resources. 

At this point, we should mention about the Global school partnership programme, which 

was initiated by the British Council. This programme paved the way to find partner schools in 

U.K. It was implemented in full swing and St. John's was awarded the British Council's 

prestigious International school Award for 2012-2015. St. John's College has stepped into a 

new era of global education through this programme. 

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OUR NEW CHAIRMAN 

Dr. Dan Seevaratnam, Chairman of the Governing Body 

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OUR FORMER MANAGER 

Ven S.P.Nesakumar, Archdeacon of Jaffna, Diocese of Colombo 

OUR NEW MANAGER 

Ven S.J.Jeyaveerasingan, Archdeacon of Jaffna, Diocese of Colombo 

Manager, St.John’s College, Jaffna. 

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OUR NEW VICE PRINCIPAL 

We at St.John’s are delighted by the inception of Mr.V.S.B.Thuseetharan as the Vice Principal. We 

extend our heartiest congratulations and wish him numerous years of unstinted, fruitful service. 

Mr.Thuseetharan a man of vim, vigour and vitality who has served under two principals, deserves this 

recognition for his commitment and steadfastness to this educational institution. 

Mr.Thuseetharan joined St.John’s College in 1995 after giving up his job as a Demonstrator in the 

Department of Botany, University of Jaffna. He was appointed as a Coach (Athletics, Soccer and 

Basketball) cum teacher. His gentle and pleasant demeanor won the respect and confidence of his 

associates in no time. 

He completed his Master of Education in 2006 (University of Jaffna). He also attended a course on 

Mission Studies in Birmingham, UK. He excelled in Sports both in school and during his years at the 

University. At school, he captained the College Athletic Team and won Colours in Athletics and Soccer. 

In the University, he captained the University Athletic Team, won Colours in Athletics twice, won 

Colours in Soccer and Half Colours in Basketball. He won the Bronze Medal in the Javelin Throw event 

and was also a member of the Soccer Team which won the Gold Medal at the Sri Lanka University 

Games. 

Mr.Thuseetharan has demonstrated his capability and competence both in curricular and cocurricular 

activities and has cruised through numerous intricate situations at school. He is a man of 

indomitable perseverance and persistence, diligent in his work and extremely industrious. From being 

a staff advisor of the Advanced Level Union in 1996, he slowly climbed up the ladder to be a Prefect of 

Games, Supervisor of the Junior Secondary Section and finally to this coveted position of a Vice 

Principal. 

May God favor him in adequate measure to direct St.John’s College to new statures in keeping with its 

well - known traditions. 

P.Srikaran 

Vice Principal. 

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St. John’s College, 

Jaffna 

Annual 

Prize Giving 

th 

Saturday 30 June 2012 at 10.00 a.m. 

Chief Guests: 

Rt.Rev.G.Shantha K.Francis 

Bishop of Kurunagala 

& 

Mrs. Priyadharshini Francis 

Chairman: 

Ven.S.Jayanth Jeyaveerasingan 

Archdeacon of Jaffna 

& Manager of the College 

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PROGRAMME 

Welcome Dance - College Students 

College Hymn - “Eternal God and Father” 

Prayer - Ven.S.Jayanth Jeyaveerasingan 

Welcome Song - College Students 

English Oratory - Mas. S. Sajeevan 

Principal’s Report - Revd. N. Jameson Gnanaponrajah 

English Recitation - Mas. C. Gowribalan 

Distribution of Prizes - Mrs. Priyadharshini Francis 

Tamil Oratory - Mas. S. Jasokulan 

Chief Guest’s Address - Rt. Rev. G.Shantha K.Francis 

Remarks - The Chairman 

Vote of Thanks - Mr. Rohan Thevathason 

- Mrs. A. N. Kamalakumar 

College Song - “Decked with shady palms and trees” 

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175 ANNIVERSARY HYMN 

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Eternal God and Father 

We praise you for St. John’s 

Our beloved, alma mater 

Blest, sturdy, sure and strong 

With age she grows in beauty 

Sharing the mighty truth; 

Light drives away the darkness 

The shades of gloom retreat. 

We bless the early pioneers 

Who had the vision grand, 

To bring the torch of learning 

To Lanka’s golden strand 

They lit the flame undying 

Of faith and hope and love 

Of boldness, grit and courage, 

In work and sport and games. 

Lead, Lord into the future 

Both teacher and the taught, 

To seek the truth and keep it 

However, hard it be; 

To hope and pray and labour, 

In spite of mighty odds; 

And win the golden medal 

In life’s Olympic race. 

O light of light eternal 

To Lanka grant your peace, 

O let your Holy Spirit 

Into our hearts breathe love, 

And may our College flourish, 

From age to age, for aye; 

A lighthouse in the darkness, 

Of wisdom, joy and hope. 

Lavjee 

Deva Surya Sena 

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PRINCIPAL’S PRIZE DAY REPORT 

nd 

th 

2 July 2011 –29 June 2012 

The Chairman Ven. S. Jayanth Jeyaveerasingan, 

Archdeacon of Jaffna & Manager of our College, 

The Chief Guests, the Bishop of Kurunagala the 

Rt. Rev. Greg Shantha Kumar Francis & Mrs 

Priyadarshini Francis, Mr.S.G.Premkumar, 

Secretary, Governing Body for Educational 

Institutions founded by the CMS in Ceylon, Mr S 

Kokulathasan, the President of the Old Boys' 

Association, Jaffna Mr Rohan Thevathason, one 

of our distinguished Old Boys, Brother Clergy, 

Heads of Institutions, Distinguished Guests, Old 

Boys, Parents & Well-wishers, 

It's with great pleasure that we extend to you all a 

very warm and cordial welcome to our Annual 

Prize Giving. Prize Day gatherings are an 

indication of the goodwill and regard, Parents, 

Old Boys and Well-wishers have for the school. 

We are indeed gladdened and encouraged by 

your presence this morning. 

Narcotic Association of Sri Lanka. In 2012, he was 

nominated by the International Counter Narcotic 

Association to be a Consultant on Rehabilitation 

and Counselling. 

Our Chief Guest has had an extensive 

international exposure by participating in 

conferences and seminars overseas. He was 

Diocesan representative to Ripon Diocese in 

2008, and attended the Inter-Faith and 

Ecumenical Conference held in Indonesia in 

1979. He participated in the Theological 

Exposure Programme in India in 1977 and the 

International Anti-Narcotic Rehabilitation 

Conference – Colombo in 1999. He was Diocesan 

Representative at the Ecumenical Conference 

organized by the Ecumenical Institution of Sri 

Lanka in 1975. The Lordship has been serving as 

Resource Person and Facilitator for Anti-Narcotic 

Association in Sri Lanka since 1987. 

It's indeed a privilege and honour to have as our 

Chief Guest the Bishop of Kurunagala the Rt. Rev 

Greg Shantha Kumar Francis. The Lordship has 

served in several parishes as priest in charge 

since 1980 prior to his appointment as the 

Archdeacon of the Diocese of Kurunagala in 

2005. He was Chaplain to Hillwood College Kandy 

from 1993 to 2000, and to Trinity College Kandy 

from 2001 to 2004. He was consecrated as the 

Bishop of Kurunagala in 2010. 

The Lordship obtained his Bachelor's Degree in 

Theology from the University of Serampore in 

1978, the Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral and 

Clinical Counselling from Nawa Jeewana Institute 

of Psychology Colombo in 1980, and a Higher 

Diploma in Comprehensive Drug Abuse 

Prevention and Counselling from the Anti 

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We are pleased to have in our midst Mrs 

Priyadarshini Francis, who has been working 

with Preschool children, we believe, would be 

conscious to sense the eagerness with which our 

students are awaiting to receive their awards. 

We thank you both sincerely for accepting our 

invitation, and welcome you most warmly to this 

function. 

Chairman Sir, we welcome you most warmly as 

the new Manager of our College, and thank you 

for taking the Chair today. Your willingness to 

take up additional responsibility as the Manager 

despite your position as Archdeacon of Jaffna is 

sincerely appreciated. We extend our best 

wishes to you in your new tenure of office and 

seek God's wisdom and blessings upon you to 


guide the school in future. 

At this moment, we thank the Ven S.P 

Nesakumar, who served as Archdeacon since 

2002, the Manager since 2004, and Chaplain of 

our College since 1991. He was supportive to St 

John's and has shown abiding interest in its 

development. I recall with gratitude the support 

he extended to the families of our staff during the 

displacement in 1995 by providing accommodation 

at Karuna Nilayam Kilinochchi, and to the 

College to organize pocket school in Kilinochchi. 

We wish him all success in his tenure of office as 

Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya. 

Diploma: 02; Specialist Trained: 24; and GCE 

(A/L) & other qualifications: 35 

Interns from the College of Education, and 

English Language Development Programme 

(SJC): 9 

Non Tutorial Staff: 41 

We welcome the following teachers who have 

been absorbed into the permanent cadre: 

1) Mr.S.Sivakaran 

2) Mr.G.Girishan 

3.) Rev.V.P.Thanendra 

4) Mr.S.Sriprasana 

5) Mrs.S.A.Sitsabesan 

The report I am presenting to you today covers 

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th 

the period from 2 July 2011 to 29 June 2012. 

PRIZE GIVING 

The College Prize Giving is organized separately 

for each section to ensure maximum presence of 

parents and students. The number of Prize 

recipients for the year 2011: 

Primary School Parents' Day 

& Prize Giving (Grade 1-4) 261 

Middle School & Junior Secondary 

Level Prize Giving (Grade 5-8) 166 

Prize Giving for senior 

students (Grade 9-A/L) 303 

Total 730 

ENROLMENT 

The number on roll at present is 2030 the break 

up being 274 in the Lower Primary (Grades 1 - 3), 

206 in the Upper Primary (Grades 4 & 5), 380 in 

the Middle School (Grades 6 & 7), 375 in the 

Junior Secondary (Grades 8 & 9), 359 in the 

Senior Secondary (Grades 10 & 11), and 436 in 

the Collegiate Level (Grades 12&13). 

STAFF - TUTORIAL & NON TUTORIAL 

The total number of Tutorial staff is 123; 89 under 

the government cadre, and 34 on associate 

appointments. 

Graduates: 63 (Master's Degree 07& 

Postgraduate Diploma 23) 

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STUDY LEAVE 

The following teachers are on study leave: 

Mr.T.S Mayuran English - Teachers’ 

College Palaly 

Mrs.S.Sivatharshan English - Teachers’ 

College Palaly 

Miss.K.Kanagasabapathy Primary Education 

Teachers' College 

Kopay 

Mr.J.Anton Lurgino Social Science 


Kopay 

Mr.R.Wigneswaran Agricultural Science 


Kotagala 

Mr.S.Senthilraj Postgraduate Diploma 

in Education 

University of Jaffna 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT 

• Seven of our teachers got through the 

Diploma in Counselling and Group Work Skills 

Examination conducted by the Theological 

College of Lanka - three of them with Merit 

Pass. 

• 12 Teachers got through the Certificate in 

Counselling and Group Work Skills 

Examination conducted by the Theological 

College of Lanka. 

• 53 Teachers passed the ICDL Certificate 

(International Computer Driving Licence) 


conducted by the Department of Education 

through the ECDL Foundation. 

• Mr.V.D. Jeyaruban participated in the GoCY 

Exchange Programme coordinated by the 

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YMCA Global in Norway from 7 August 2011 

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to 7 May 2012. 

• Mr. A.H. Gnanarajan participated in the 

International Visitor Leadership Program on 

“American Language: Connecting English 

Teachers to U.S. Society and Culture” from 

March 19 - April 6, 2012 in the United States. 

He also attended the TESOL International 

Convention & English Language Expo-2012 in 

Philadelphia during the program. 

We thank the under mentioned for their help and 

support in co-curricular activities: 

Mr. V.K.Shanmugalingam Cricket 

Mr K Ravindra Pushpakumara Cricket 

Mr A Lakshitha Bandara Herath Cricket 

Mr. M.R.Mohanathas 

Athletics 

Mr. T. Pakees 

Athletics 

Mr. C.Subaskaran 

Athletics 

Mr. S. Basil Rodrigo 

Rugby 

Mr. Shehan de Alwis 

Rugby 

Mr. K.M. Amila Senevirathne Band 

Ms.V.Rajasingam 

Choir 

Ms. Kirupaimalar Sellathurai Hoole Computerizing 

the Library 

APPOINTMENTS 

We welcome Ven. S. Jayanth Jeyaveerasingan as 

the new Archdeacon of Jaffna & Manager of our 

College from 2012. He had his education at St. 

Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, Theological 

Training at Theological College of Lanka, and 

obtained his B.Th. from the University of 

Serampore. 

Mr. V.S.B Thuseetharan was appointed Vice 

Principal from January 2012. Mr. Thuseetharan, 

an Old Boy of the College, has been serving at our 

College for 17 years. He was Prefect of Games for 

9 years and appointed as Supervisor for the 

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Junior Secondary School in 2011. During his 

school days he was Athletic Captain and a 

Prefect. We wish him all success in his new role. 

Mrs.S.Sivapalan was appointed Supervisor, 

Middle School from January 2012. 

Mr. M.M. Alphons was appointed Supervisor, 

Advanced Level-Science Section, with effect 

from January 2012. 

Rev.V.P.Thanendra was appointed Asst. Chaplain 

of our College from January 2012. He obtained 

his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the 

University of Jaffna and B.Th. from the 

Serampore University. We are pleased that our 

College has a chaplain on the permanent staff 

after about four decades. 

Volunteers from Abroad 

Mr. Wickum Kuruppu from Australia is with us on 

a voluntary one-year service teaching English 

Language and English Literature since January 

2012. 

Missionaries 

CMS Missionaries Mr Lalthaa and Mrs Manghaki 

Lalthaa from North India joined us on 14th June 

2012. The former teaches Mathematics (English 

Medium) in the secondary classes, and the latter, 

a nurse, helps in Health Care. 

RETIREMENT 

Tutorial Staff 

Mr. S.Antonypillai, one of our Vice Principals, 

who has served us with dedication for a period of 

33 years as Teacher and Vice Principal, retired in 

December 2011. As a Teacher of Mathematics, 

the Supervisor for Middle School, and Vice 

Principal his contribution to the College is 

valuable. 

Mr. S.Kandasamy, who served the College with 

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loyalty since 1980, retired on 09 August 2011. 

He taught Tamil for 6-11 students, and engaged 


himself in the extra curricular activities of the 

college as House Master of Handy House and 

training students for Tamil Day Competitions. 

Mr. V.K.Sriskandarajah, who served the college 

for the past 30 years with dedication, retired in 

December 2011. He taught Mathematics for 6-11 

students. He was Hostel Master, Vice Patron of 

the Hindu Union, and the House Master of Peto 

House. 

We thank them for their dedicated services to 

the College and wish them a happy and peaceful 

retired life. 

Non Tutorial 

Mr.N.Kanagaratnam, Library Assistant, who 

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retired on 7 August 2011 after 26 years of 

service, is now in charge of Catering for the 

Hostel. 

BEYOND THE VEIL 

Rt. Rev. Andrew Oliver Kumarage 

We record with deep regret the passing away of 

the Former Bishop of Kurunagala, the Rt. Rev. 

st 

Andrew Oliver Kumarage on 21 April 2012. He 

served on the Governing Body for CMS Schools. 

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We recall his visit to St .John's during the 175 

Anniversary Celebrations of our College in 1998, 

where he preached the sermon at the 

Thanksgiving Service. 

Mr.D.J.Thevathason, Retired Head Master, 

Primary School, and Welfare Officer, was called 

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to rest on 14 November 2011. His long 

association with our college since 1971 as 

Teacher, Head Master and Welfare Officer was 

valuable. As Welfare Officer, being in charge of 

the Internally Displaced School Children's Project 

of the College, he took special interest in the 

wellbeing of the displaced students and worked 

tirelessly to meet their educational and other 

needs. 

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Mr. M.Gurusamy, Canteen Staff from 1971 to 

1996, passed away. He was a person with a caring 

heart who always rendered his best to the 

students both boarders and day-scholars who 

came up to him. 

Mrs. T.Thangarajah, Teacher from 1944 to 1981, 

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passed away on 19 Jan 2012. She taught English 

in the Middle School and Primary School, and 

was always ready to take her share in the cocurricular 

activities of the school and did it to the 

best of her ability. 

Mr. P.S. Arumainayagam joined the staff in 1950 

and retired in June 1980. He taught Music in the 

Primary and Middle School. He was responsible 

for staging Welcome Song at the Annual Prize 

Giving which was appreciated by all. 

Mr. Jimmy Rajaratnam, one of our distinguished 

Old Boys, was a renowned sportsman of St John's 

College in the 1940s. He coached several cricket 

teams of our college in the 1950s and 60s. He 

was the President of the Old Boys' Association 

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when it celebrated the 75 Anniversary in 1979. 

Firm leadership was provided and many decisive 

actions were taken for the benefit of the school 

during his tenure. 

Mr. T.Robert. We are saddened by the 

unexpected demise of our Staff Mr. T. Robert 

who taught Tamil, Tamil Literature and 

Geography in the Secondary classes. He joined 

the staff in 1991 and served with dedication 

engaging himself keenly in co-curricular 

activities of the College. 

St. John's conveys its heartfelt condolences to 

the members of their families. May their souls 

rest in peace. 

VISITORS 

David McCann and Raymond Mc Feeters from 

Castle Tower School, Ballymena, Northern 

Ireland - our Secondary School Partner in the 

Global School Partnership Programme of the 


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British Council - visited us on10 – 16 March 


Paul Macadden from Victoria Primary School 

Northern Ireland, which is our Primary School 

Partner in Global School Partnership 

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Programme, visited us on 26 – 30 March 2012. 

Ms. Marie, Mr. Knot Ove, and Ms. Catherine, 

Scout Leaders of Brønnøysund, Norway visited 

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St. John's College on 27 - 29 March 2012. We 

hope the link with scouts of Norway will continue 

in future as well. 

Mr.B.S Sinniah, one of our distinguished Old Boys 

from UK, conducted a Workshop for our teachers 

on 19th March 2012. 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 

Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2011 

No. Sat 81 

No. Qualified 13 

Percentage qualified 16.04% 

G.C.E. (O/L) December 2011 

180 students sat for the Examination - 119 

students from the Tamil Medium (TM) and 31 

students from the English Medium (EM). 

The number of students qualified to follow A/L: 

150 (TM - 119, EM - 31) 

The Percentage of Pass: 88.3 % 

It needs to be mentioned that the entire batch of 

students from the English Medium has been 

successful in the Examination. 

Tamil Medium 

8A 

Chandramouleesan Sivamynthan 

Parajasingam Savanirupan 

Thangavelrajah Tharshanthan 

Parajasingam Savanirupan 

Thangavelrajah Tharshanthan 

7A 

George Christy Sarujan 

Kailayaindran Kabilesh 

Cyril Mahinthan 

Paramanathan Thanushan 

Vijayakumar yathushan 

English Medium 

8A 

Muhunthan Tharushihan 

Chandrapalan Kirushanth 

Selvanayagam Kokularaj 

7A 

Pushpanathan Arunothayan 

Anton Selvester Brayan Benett 

Easwarakantha Nemalandra 

Tharumarajah Thuvarakan 

6A 

Loganayagam Araharan 

Nadarajah Katheesan 

Vijayathevan Madiyugan 

Nagarasa Mathushan 

Varatharajan Rajakeerthikan 

NIL 

6A 


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5A 5A 

Karanarasa Mathivathanan 

Alagarajah Chrishanthan 

Atputharajah Muhesram 

ThevasagayamFerdinanWinslo 

Thabenthirarasa Sharon Judes 

Suppiah Jenad Prashanthan 

Susruthan Suban 

Balasubramaniam Kingston 

Vijayakumar Nilojan 

Rajasegar Puvistine 

Parameswaran Salesan 

G.C.E. (A/L) – August 2011 

Number of students who sat for the Examination: 165 

Number of students eligible to apply for University Admission 85 ; Percentage: 51.51% 

02 students obtained 3A 

05 students obtained 2A & B or C 

02 students obtained 1A & 2B 

01 student obtained 3B 

03 students 1A, 1B & 1C 

University Admission 2010 - obtained after the last year Prize Giving (2011) 

Management 7 

Physical Science 1 

Commerce 1 

Palm & Latex Technology & Value Addition 1 

Congratulations to the above students and all the teachers for their hard work. 

University Admission 2011 

The cut off marks for the university entrance for 2011 have not yet been finalized by the University 

Grants Commission. 

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - ACHIEVEMENTS 

Tamil Day Competitions 2012 

First Second Third 

Divisional Level 02 02 03 

Zonal Level 02 - - 

District Level 01 - - 

Provincial Level 01 - - 

English Day Competitions 2012 



Zonal Level 1* 1* 1* 

*eligible to participate in the Provincial Level 

competition 

English Day Competitions 2011 



Zonal Level 07 01 02 

District Level - - - 

Provincial Level 02 02 - 

13 

Open Competitions 

District 

• Joel Praveen. S of Gr 8 - Maths Quiz (English 

st 

Medium)1 Place at District Level 2012 

• Kaarunyan.S of Gr 9 - Maths Quiz (English 

nd 

Medium) 2 Place at District Level-2012 

• Sayeesan. T of Gr.11 - Maths Quiz (English 

rd 

Medium)3 Place at District Level 2012 


• Joel Praveen. S of Gr 7 - Maths Olympiad 

(English Medium) selected at District Level 

st 

• S.Shivaram of Gr 12 - 1 Place in the Social 

Science Competition 

Provincial 

st 

• Thavasuthan. E - Gr 5 -1 Place in the 

Provincial Level Art Competition-2012 

organized by the Department of Education 

• Kaarunyan.S – Gr 9 - Maths Olympiad, was 

selected at Provincial Level and participated 

at National Level and awaiting results. 

• S.Kethri and S.Jasothakrishna won the prize 

for the best student in the Northern Province 

at the Inter-School Chemistry Quiz Competition 

2011/12 – Individual Performance. 

st 

• M. Sivaroshan 1 Place and H. Zachariah 

nd 

Jerobert 2 Place in the Young Computer 

High Distinction 

Distinction 

Grade -10 Grade 10 

1. Sivamynthan.C 1. Chrishanthan.A 

2. Tharushihan.M 

Scientist Competition organized by the 

Ministry of Education. 

All-Island Open Competition 

st 

• M.Tharushihan – Gr 12 – 1 Place “Say it with 

your Pen” Essay Competition conducted by 

Education Times 

nd 

th 

• C. Atchuthan – Gr 12 - 2 place in the 20 

Annual All-Island Essay Competition on 

Prevention of Drug Abuse & HIV / AIDS 

conducted by the International Association 

of Lions Clubs –District 306 A2. 

• S. Mithushan of Gr 10 and P. Samuel of Gr12 

rd 

won the 3 place in the Essay Competition 

2011 conducted by the Ceylon Bible Society. 

• Australian National Chemistry Quiz-2011 -Six 

of our Students obtained High Distinction, 

and five students obtained Distinction. 

Grade 11 Grade 11 

3. Andrew Vasanthan J 2. Janursh.Y 

4. Brayan Eric.T 3. Kethiri.S 

5. Gajanthan.S 4. Somasundaram N. 

6. Zachariah Jerobert. H 5. Vithurson.S 

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 

The number of Clubs and Associations that function at school is 42. They help students to develop their 

leadership and personality. The various activities carried out by the Clubs and Associations, and their 

detailed reports appear in the College Magazine. 

GAMES & ATHLETICS 

ATHLETICS 

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The Annual Inter-House Athletic Meet was held on 11 February 2012. The Chief Guests were Mr. 

Gnanasegaram Samuel Neshakumar, Regional Business Development Manager (North), Cargills 

(Ceylon) PLC, and Mrs Wajira Sudarshini Nesakumar. Peto House emerged Champions and Thompson 

House Runners-up. Twelve new ground records were established. 

P. Thevakumaran Under 15 Javelin Throw 32.66m 

R. Pirishankar Under 17 High Jump 1.57m 

A. Anojan Under 19 800m 2min. 07sec. 

400m Hurdles 

1min. .2sec. 

M. Nilosan Under 17 400m 56.7sec. 

K. T. Kabilan Under 21 Pole Vault 3.00m 


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P. Banuppriyan Under 21 Shot Put 11.5m 

Discus Throw 33.33m 

Javelin Throw 45.84m 

S. Shanthakumar Under 21 5000m 19min. 32.7sec. 

S. Thileepan Under 21 400m Hurdles 1min. 4.9sec. 

Johnstone House Under 21 4 X 100m Relay 58.8sec. 

Twenty-five students are eligible to participate in the Provincial Level Athletic Meet 2012. 

th 

Primary School Sports Meet was held on 18 February 2012 with Mr. M. Ganesharajah, Additional 

District Judge / Magistrate, Magistrate Court, Jaffna and Mrs. Srisivai Ganesharajah as Chief Guests. 

Peto House emerged Champions and Johnstone House Runners-up. Three new ground records were 

established. 

S. Sanjeevan Under 08 50m 8.66sec. 

K. Sabesan Under 09 Tennis Ball Throw 38.89m 

K. Tishan Under 11 Cricket Ball Throw 48.30m 

Divisional Zonal District 

1st Place 24 18 *10 

2nd Place 16 11 *10 

3rd Place 18 12 *05 

SOCCER 2011 

Team Coach Matches Played Won Draw Lost 

st 

1 XI C. A. Aravinthan 10 8 1 1 

nd 

2 XI A T. Ajanthan 8 2 3 3 

nd 

2 XI B N. Edison 6 0 0 6 

rd 

3 XI A G. A. Gracian 8 6 1 1 

rd 

3 XI B M. Chandrakumar 6 0 2 4 

th 

4 XI A S. Vinoth 8 3 2 3 

th 

4 XI B J. Anton Lurgino 6 0 2 4 

Our students from Grade 2 – 7 participated in the FIFA Grassroots Course – Soccer Initiative 

th 

nd 

Programme held from 29 May 2012 to 2 June 2012 on our grounds. Our teachers V. Kumanan, G. A. 

Gracian, B. Prashanth, S. Michael and G. Vijirathan participated in the coaching programme for 

coaches. 

CRICKET 

Team Coaches Matches Played Won Draw Lost No Decision 

st 

1 XI (2012) P. Lavendra Innings Match -13 06 01 06 

50 Over Match - 05 02 

Twenty20 -01 03 01 

U-17 A P. Lavendra 17 11 05 01 

U-17 B G. Gopikrishna 07 02 05 

U-15 A A. D. Surenthiran 19 17 01 01 

U-15 B S. Vinoth 06 03 03 

U-13 A A. D. Surenthiran 10 06 02 01 01 

U-13 B P. Lavendra 05 01 02 01 01 


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Cricket 2012 First XI 

Our First XI players attended a coaching 

programme at Max Cricket Academy of Sri Lanka 

Cricket at the R Premadasa International Cricket 

th th 

Stadium on 13 & 14 December 2011 with the 

support of our Old Boy Mr. Ananthan Arnold. This 

year our team played 18 matches including 5 

limited 50 overs matches and won 9 (3 limited 50 

overs matches), lost 3 (2 limited 50 overs 

matches), and the rest ended in a draw. 

Rev. A. J. C. Selvaratnam Memorial 

Challenge Trophy 

Rev. A. J. C. Selvaratnam Memorial Challenge 

Trophy match was inaugurated with St Thomas' 

th 

College, Mount Lavinia on our grounds on 9 & 

th 

10 December 2011 and we lost the match by 8 

wickets. After a lapse of nearly three decades our 

ties with Thomians renewed again during this 

season. 

Sri Jayawardhanapura College, Kotte 

After six decades we played against Sri 

Jayawardhanapura College, Kotte (previously 

th 

th 

Kotte Christian College) in Kotte on 19 & 20 

December 2011 and the match ended in a draw. 

St. John's College, Nugegoda 

The Match against St. John's College, Nugegoda 

th 

th 

was played on our grounds on 24 & 25 

February 2012 which ended in a draw. 

The Battle of the North 

th 

106 Battle of the North – Central - St John's 

th th th 

Cricket Match was played on 8 , 9 & 10 March 

th 

2012, which ended in a draw. 10 Encounter of 

Limited 50overs Match of Battle of the North was 

th 

played on our grounds on 17 March 2012 - lost 

by 61 runs. 

BASKETBALL 

Our Un-19 team played a friendly match against 

th 

Royal College Colombo on 25 June 2012 at our 

college and lost the match. 

Participation & Placements 

Divisional Zonal District Provincial National 

Tennis Un 19 - Runners-up Champions *Champions - 

Table Tennis Un -15 2nd Runner-up - - - 

Un -19 2nd Runner-up - - - 

Soccer Un-17 2nd Runner-up 2nd Runner-up - - - 

Un - 19 - Runner -up - - - 

Badminton Un-15 - Champions Runner -up *2nd Runner-up 

Un - 19 - Champions Runner -up *Chanpion 

Carom Un-15 - Runner -up Runner -up *Chanpion 

Un - 19 - *Chanpion *Chanpion 

Karate Un-15 - - Runner -up *Chanpion 

Un - 17 - - Champion *Champion 

Weight Lifting U/21 

D. Sayikrishna - - - *1st Place 

Cricket Softball Runner -up - - - - 

Un - 19 

Hockey - Champion - - - 

Cricket First XI - Div-3 Quarter 

Finals 

Cricker Un 13 - Div-3 Semi 

(2011) Finals 


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INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION 

• S. Duckshan and S. Rageenthan who 

represented the Jaffna District Under 19 

team led by V. Harivathanan toured India in 

September 2011 

• R. Dean Jenifert of Grade 13 has been 

selected to participate in the South Asian 

School of Human Rights (SASHR) on “Shaping 

Young Human Rights Defenders for South 

th 

th 

Asia” from 28 June to 7 July 2012 in 

Bangalore India. 

PROVINCIAL LEVEL ACHIEVEMENTS 

Villu Paatu 2012 Group Event 

st 

1 Place (eligible to participate at National Level) 

Badminton 2012 

Un-19 Champions (eligible to participate at 

National Level) 

nd 

Un-15 2 Runners-up (eligible to participate at 


Tennis 2012 

Un-19 Champions 

Carrom 2012 

Un-19 Champions 

(eligible to participate at 




Weight Lifting 2012 

st 

D. Sayikrishna U/21 1 place 



Karate 2012 

Un-15 Champion 

Un-17 Champion 





Cricket 2011 

Un-15: P. Thuvarakaseelan, S. Kabilraj, A. 

Ghanamirthan, R. Pirishankar & M. Nilosan 

represented the Northern Province Under 15 

Team in the Inter Provincial Tournament .S. 

Kabilraj led the Provincial team 

Un-17: J. Amidayan & P. Brinthapan represented 

the Northern Province 

Coca-Cola Cricket Pathway – Season 3 

Jaffna - 2012 

M. Nilosan was selected among the best 24 in the 

Jaffna Camp, and P. Thuvaraka-seelan among the 

best seven. P. Thuvarakaseelan will be 

participating in the upcoming Coca-Cola Cricket 

Pathway Season – 3 Super Camp in Colombo. 

Sports Quiz Team 

Emerged Champions at District Level and 

qualified to participate at National level. 

Best Environment-Friendly School 

Our college was awarded the “Best Environment 

Friendly School of the year-2011” at the 

Northern Province Championship organized by 

the Green Forest Association, and a cash gift of Rs 

7,500/=. 

Herbal Garden Competition 

rd 

th 

Won the 3 place at Provincial Level and 19 

place at National Level in the Herbal Garden 

Competition conducted by the Department of 

Indigenous Medicine and received the cash prize 

of Rs 5,000/=. 

School Garden Competition 

st 

Won the 1 place in both the Competitions 

conducted by the Department of Education and 

the Dept of Agriculture, the latter awarded a cash 

prize of Rs 10,000/= . 

NATIONAL LEVEL ACHIEVEMENTS 

Academic 

nd 

Anandanadarajah Sanjayan was ranked 2 in the 

Island in the Bio Science stream A/L 2011. 

The first batch of students in the English Medium 

sat for the A/L in 2011. 

Percentage eligible to apply for University 

Admission: 93.3% 


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Games 

Cricket Under 13 



“A” performed well and came 

up to semi final of SLSCA 

Division III. 

“A” team played excellently 

and reached semi final of 

SLSCA Division III. 

“A” team reached the quarter 

final of the Division III 

tournament. 

Abraham Anojan J G and Kabilesh .M were 

selected for “Kreeda Shakthi” National Pool in 

order to represent at National Level and 

International Level in Athletics and Basketball 

respectively by the Department of Sports 

Development Sri Lanka. 

nd 

Abraham Anojan J G won the 2 Place in the 

Under 17 Discus Throw and was awarded 

National Colours. He was awarded “Johnian 

Eagle” for Athletics, the highest award for sports, 

rd 

by the college in 2011. P. Banuppriyan won the 3 

Place in the Under 19 Discus Throw with Colours. 

Under 17 : Anojan A. 

800m 

Fifth Place 

Under 19 : Banuppriyan P. 

Shot Put 

Under 21 : Visavakaran S. 

Discus Throw 

Fourth Place 

Fourth Place 

G. Umakisnasarma achieved Merit in Long Jump 

Under 12 (Performance 4.11m) at the Sir John 

Tarbet Junior National Athletic Meet 2012. 

Co-curricular Activities 

Villu Paatu 2011 Group Event 

st 

1 Place - National Level 

President's Scout Award 

S.P. Bieshman and E. Abeesan won the 

President's Scout Award. 

Congratulations to the above students for their 

national level achievements and all the teachers 

for their dedicated hard work. 

PREFECTS' GUILD 

The Prefects' Guild with N. Kiruthigan as Senior 

Prefect and P. Brinthapan as Deputy Senior 

prefect continues to help the school in the dayto-day 

affairs and in all school activities. I 

appreciate their leadership and responsibility. 

Section Head Prefect Deputy Head Prefect No. of Prefects 

Primary School Thavasuthan.E Jerome Sinthujan.S 23 

Middle School Keerthanjan.A Shahithiyan.T 16 

Junior Secondary Kaarunyan.S Thulakshan.P 23 

Senior Secondary Thuvarakaseelan.P Kabilraj.S 17 

Collegiate Level Kiruthigan.N Brinthaban. P 31 

Total students in leadership 110 

THE COLLEGE HOSTEL 

The number of students in the Hostel is 174. The 

Boarders' Day was celebrated with Mr.& Mrs. 

JGN. Ariaratnam as Chief Guests. We thank the 

Hostel Masters for their commitment under the 

leadership of Mr.P.Sriharan, Vice Principal. 

Dr.M.Arunkaran helps us in medical care for the 

hostellers. 

THE COLLEGE MAGAZINE 

The College Magazine for the year 2011 will be 

released shortly. I wish to thank the Editors Mr. 

A . H . G n a n a r a j a n ( E n g l i s h ) a n d M r. 

S.Chandramouleesan (Tamil) for reporting the 

activities of the College, its achievements and 

performances. 


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THE COLLEGE WEBSITE 

The College Web site is maintained by the Web 

Committee under the guidance of G. Girishan. 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING UNIT 

English Language Development Programme 

(ELDP) for School leavers is conducted as usual. 

Batch III of 2011 and I of 2012 (Stage I) completed 

their courses and were awarded certificates. Two 

Batches from the Danish Refuge Council have 

completed their course and awarded 

certificates. 

SPOKEN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS 

The Spoken English Examinations for different 

grades were conducted by the English Language 

Teaching Unit of the College and certificates 

were awarded to 217 students. 

Grade Distinction Very Good Credit 

Pass Pass 

Elementary 10 - 04 06 

Gr. I 03 03 09 09 

Gr. II 09 03 02 01 

Gr. III 16 04 03 03 

Gr. IV 06 12 10 08 

Gr. V 11 14 07 12 

Gr. VI 03 05 05 11 

Gr. VII 04 06 11 07 

Total 62 47 51 57 

CHRISTIAN STUDIES UNIT 

This unit conducts classes for National Christian 

Council, and Serampore India. These are 

conducted for School Leavers and Teachers 

through Theological College of Lanka, 

Pilimathalawa. These courses are linked to 

degree programmes in other institutions and 

Universities. 

10 candidates completed the Diploma Course in 

Counselling and Group Work Skills conducted by 

the Theological College of Lanka, four of them 

obtaining Merit. 

1. Rev. V. P. Thanendra 

2. Miss. Ajanthini Gnanenthiran 

3. Mr. B. Prasath 

4. Mrs. Mary Juliet Jeno 

5. Mr. Gunaratnam Vijitharan 

6. Mr. A. Luxman 

7. Mr. T. Atputharajah 

8. Mrs. Elezabeth Jeyasothy 

9. Bro. V. Thayaleswaran 

10. Rev. A. John 

12 candidates got through the Certificate in 

Counselling and Group Work Skills Examination 

conducted by the Theological College of Lanka. 

EASTERN MUSIC UNIT 

Our students sat for the Vocal (Grade II) 

Examination conducted by the North-Ceylon 

Oriental Music Society and three students were 

st 

nd 

successful in 1 Division and one in 2 Division. 

THE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION 

We thank the Old Boys around the world for their 

continuous support individually, in batches and 

through associations. 

OBA President Secretary Treasurer 

Jaffna S. Kokulathasan M. Elampirayan S.Chandramouleesan 

South Sri Lanka L N Balaretnarajah S.K. Xavier S Malavarayar 

Canada P.Rajkumar Ranjit Sivananthan Anton Balrajah 

UK Ananthan Arnold Rohini Ranjitkumar P.Sripragash 

Sydney Jeyaram Kanagaratnam Lesly Gunaratnam Raga Ragavan 

Victoria Dinesh Sundaralingam Jude Prakash Tuline Ratnam 

Norway Angelo Snell J.Jeykrishna K.Prabakaran 


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USA 

Coordinator: Dr. Karunyan Arulanantham 

New Zealand Coordinator: Dr. Ram Sriramaratnam 

Denmark Coordinator: T.Thevarajah 

87 Batch Coordinator: S. Sooriyakumar 

90 Batch Coordinator: Jeganathan Markandu 

96 Batch Coordinator: T. Danendra 

97 Batch Coordinator: N.Nirmalan & V.Sanjeev 

02 Batch Coordinator: K.Vimalan 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 

134 students are awarded Academic Scholarship 

this year on the basis of the performance in the 

Term Exams (Gr.2 - A/L), and 75 needy students 

with Bursary. 

9 students were awarded Full Academic 

Scholarship, and 9 Half-Academic Scholarship on 

the basis of the marks obtained in the Admission 

Test for Grade 6. Two needy students from other 

classes were awarded Full Bursary during the 

admission. 

INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN 

PROJECT 

We are pleased that the update for December 

2011 of the Educational Support Programme for 

the displaced children has been released. 728 

displaced children were admitted to the college 

(344 boarders + 384 day scholars) since the 

initiation of the project in 2009. To date, 287 

children (175 boarders + 112 day scholars) have 

left school. At present, we have 441 children (163 

boarders + 278 day scholars) in the College, who 

are provided with free meals, accommodation, 

clothing, study and recreation facilities. 

Stage VI of the programme – Educational 

Support to the needy children in the Vanni area, 

is also in progress with evening classes being held 

in Tharmapuram, Uduthurai, Shanthapuram and 

Thaneeruttu. 

Though we have progressed appreciably in 

imparting education to those in need, the cry of 

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the needy boys and girls in the upcountry still 

persists. Given the right sponsorship and 

attention, I sincerely believe we can extend our 

support to them as well. Boys can be admitted to 

our school and the girls at Mowbray College 

Kandy, which is under the same Governing Body 

as St John's. 

I thank all the Old Boys and well-wishers who 

have been supporting us throughout this 

programme. Your generous help has made it 

possible for these needy children to continue 

their education which would ensure a bright 

future for them. We appreciate your support to 

the college in all its endeavours to maintain its 

excellence. 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

Read Smart Program 

This Program, which aims at enhancing students' 

th 

reading skills, was inaugurated on 30 January 

2012 in the Grade 3 (A & B) classes. Story books 

both in English and Tamil are given to students in 

rotation as per a schedule, and the students are 

requested to respond to a set of questions 

subsequent to reading the books at home. We 

thank the OBA Sydney for sponsoring this 

project. 

Cadet Corps 

th 

Cadet Corps was reorganized at our college on 8 

September 2011. This was introduced to the 

College in 1919 (for the first time in the Jaffna 

District). Now we have formed five Corps - Band, 

Civil, Land, Sea and Air. 


Computer Lab 

The Computer Lab for Primary & Middle School 

was equipped by the donation from Ms. Angela 

Rohan Paul through “Visions” in Memory of Dr. 

Rex. T. Arulananthan. 

Western Band 

This year we were able to start the Western Band 

both Senior & Junior. We thank Ms. Angela Rohan 

Paul and “Visions” for their contribution. 

Generator for Power Supply 

A new Generator (FG Wilson P65-1 SA) was 

installed for the school in March 2012, which is 

very useful to the Hostel and the Computer Labs 

to function without interruption. We are grateful 

to the following for their contribution through 

the Displaced Children Education Trust Fund 

Canada & USA. Mr. Roy & Sue Ratnavel, Dr. 

Umesh Rayer, St. John's-Chundikuli Alumni 

Association of Canada, Dr.Sandrasegaram 

Chandrakumar, Dr. Dilip Mather, Dr. T. 

Ponnampalam, Mr. Punch Sockalingam, Dr. A. 

Selvarajah, Dr.M. Illango, Dr.Rajaratnam 

Kirubaharan, Dr. Indran Asirwatham, Mr. 

Srithayalan Sripathmanathan, Ms. Radika 

Manicks, Mrs. Lakshmi Solomans, Mr.Ken Ponna, 

Ms. Malisha Vignapalan, Ms. Abisha Vignapalan, 

Mr. Hudson Solomons. 

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE 

02.07.2011 Annual Prize Giving – 

Chief Guests: Rt. Rev D. R. Canagasabey & Mrs. S. S. Harshini Canagasabey 

05.07.2011 Rt. Rev D. R. Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo & Mrs. S. S. Harshini Canagasabey 

visited the school and addressed students and staff at the Assembly for Grade 1-9 

10.07.2011 Boarders' Day - Chief Guests: Mr. J.G.N. Ariaratnam & Mrs Romitha Ariaratnam 

21.07.2011 Workshop by Mr Jeyanthan Anandarajan 

08.09.2011 Cadet Corps reorganized. (This was introduced to the College in 1919) 

16.09.2011 Commerce Day - 

Chief Guest: Ms. S. Murugesu, In-service Advisor - Commerce, Jaffna 

24.09.2011 Middle School & Junior Secondary Prize Giving - 

Chief Guests: Dr. Vaithilingam Thevanantham & Mrs Yasothera Thevanantham 

27.09.2011 Science Day – 

Chief Guest: Dr. R. Srikaran, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of 

Jaffna 

01.10.2011 Vaani Vila - Chief Guest: Pundit. A. Anusanthan, Visiting Lecturer, Kopay Teachers' 

College 

29.10.2001 Primary School Parents' Day & Prize Giving - Chief Guests: Ven. S P Nesakumar, 

Archdeacon of Jaffna & Manager of the College, and Mrs. Sai Luxshmi Nesakumar 

03.11.2011 Awards Ceremony – Inter-House Matches Gr. 3-A/L 

05.11.2011 U/11 Soccer Carnival 

06.11.2011 C.G.C & S.J.C Carol Service 

08.11.2011 Gandhi Day - Chief Guests: Mr. V.G. Thangavel, General Secretary, All Ceylon Gandhi 

Seva Union & Dr (Mrs) Vimalathevi Thangavel 

12.11.2011 Festival of Carols by the Combined Choirs of Schools and Colleges of the North 

05.12.2011 Primary School & Middle School Christmas Celebration 

24.01.2012 Interact Club Installation Ceremony – 

Chief Guest: Rtn. S. Sivashankar, President, Rotary Club Jaffna 

26.01.2012 Leo Club Installation Ceremony – 

Chief Guest: Mr.T.Anpananthan, Registrar, University of Jaffna 


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09.02.2012 Installation Ceremony of St. John Ambulance – Chief Guest: Dr. G. Sritharan, 

Registrar, Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

11.02.2012 Annual Inter-House Athletic Meet – Chief Guests: Mr. G.S. Nesakumar, Regional 

Business Development Manager (North) Cargills & Mrs. W. Sudarshini Nesakumar 

18.02.2012 Primary School Inter-House Athletic Meet – Chief Guests: Mr.M.Ganesharajah, 

Additional District Judge/Magistrate, Magistrate Court, Jaffna & Mrs.Srisivai 

Ganesharajah 

07.03.2012 New Building & Chapel Opening Ceremony - Mrs.Harshini Canagasabey 

08.04.2012 Easter Bajanai 

26.04.2012 Tamil Day - Mr.N.V.M.Navaratnam, Head of the Department - Music, University of 

Jaffna 

04.05.2012 College Day 

12/5/2012 A/L Union Lunch - Chief Guest: Mr.P.Shankar, Regional Manager, Sampath Bank- 

Northern Region; Guest of Honour: Mr.L.N.Balaretnarajah, Manager, Central 

Finance Company PLC & President, OBA South Sri Lanka 

15.05.2012 Library Day - Chief Guest:Dr. S.Thirunavukkarasu, Former Lecturer, Kopay Teachers' 

College 

29/5 – 2/6/2012 FIFA Grassroots Soccer Initiative Programme for 35 coaches and 200 students from 

Gr2-7 

09.06.2012 English Day – Chief Guest: Rev. Fr. Dr. J.E. Jeyaseelan, Former Lecturer, Department 

of Linguistics and English Literature, University of Jaffna 

NEW BLOCK 

The Foundation stone for the Rao Sahib James 

Chelvanayagam Chinnappa Block for Hostel, 

Gymnasium, Health Centre and Classrooms for 

instrumental music was laid by Ven S.P. 

Nesakumar, Archdeacon of Jaffna and Manager 

th 

of the College, on Saturday 19 March 2011. This 

Block was dedicated to the glory of God and the 

spread of knowledge by the Rt. Rev. Dhiloraj 

th 

Ranjit Canagasabey, 15 Bishop of Colombo, and 

declared open by Mrs. Harshini Canagasabey on 

th 

Wednesday 7 March 2012. 

It was the vision of Dr.(Mrs). Malati Rajasingham 

along with other Old Boys of the school and wellwishers 

that made possible for the construction 

of this building. St John's is grateful for the 

generous support of Rs 10.82 M, by the members 

of Dr Malati & Arijuna Rajasingham family 

towards the construction of Arjuna Bartlett 

Rajasingham Hostel, James Chandrasekaran 

Virasinghe – Chinnappa Hostel, and Lucia 

Navamani Virasinghe-Chinnappa Chapel that are 

housed in the Rao Sahib James Chelvanayagam 

Chinnappa Hostel Block. 

James Chelvanayagam Chinnappa was a student 

of our college and later upon graduation from 

Presidency College came back to teach 

Mathematics at our college until June 1908, 

when he went to Madras to further his career as 

an educationalist and teacher. He lectured in 

philosophy and Mathematics at the Presidency 

College and later helped lead the Education 

Department of the Madras Presidency as its 

Deputy Director of Public Instruction. He was 

decorated by India with the title of Rao Sahib 

before his death in 1937. 

St John's is also indebted to the family of our late 

Principal the Rev JT Arulanantham for their 

support of Rs 3.6 M for the construction of the 

Music Room in memory of the late Emily 

Pushpam Arulanantham, who generously shared 

her gift of music, and enriched and inspired 

many. 


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St John's expresses its gratitude to the family 

members of BRR Sinniah for their support of Rs 

2.5 Million for the construction of a Gymnasium. 

We thank the family members of Mr N Nagarajah 

for their support of Rs one Million for the 

construction of Jude Roshan Nagarajah Health 

Care Unit, and the family of the late Mr 

Parameswaran for their support of Rs one Million 

for the construction of Parameswaran Medical 

Unit. 

I express my thanks to the OBA Norway for their 

support of Rs 236,000/= and the Hatton National 

Bank for their support of Rs 300,000/=. 

I appreciate and thank the contribution of Rs 

2.04 Million by the students of our college 

towards the construction of this building by way 

of collection cards. 

I take this opportunity to thank all those who 

toiled and labored hard during the construction 

of this Block. Engineer S Suntharakumar 

deserves special mention for his valuable 

engineering consultancy in implementing the 

project. I thank Mr Indi Rajasingham and Sanjivi 

Rajasingham for their worthy guidance and 

inputs; Dr Harichandran for his architectural 

consultancy; Dr Karunyan Arulanantham, son of 

our late Principal Rev JT Arulanantham for his 

ardent support; Mr Laksiri Cooray for structural 

engineering services; Engineer S. Sriganathas for 

inspection; Engineer T. Premanantharajah from 

Vavuniya for his support and advice for 

additional workers; Mr V.Suthakar for his 

consultancy in construction of pathway; Mr T 

Sivarajah, our Work Supervisor, for his hard work 

in purchasing and supervision; and Mr PM 

Karunainayagam for giving a face-lift by 

gardening. 

OUR NEEDS 

1. Funds to award scholarships to students who 

excel academically. 

a. Admission Fee Rs.50,000 

b. School Fee Rs.12,500 annually for 

9 years 

c. Hostel Fee Rs.5,000 monthly for 

9 years 

2. Addendum to Staff Welfare Fund 

3. Infrastructure Expected 

Amount 

Resource Room for Primary School 2M 

Resource Room for Middle School 2M 

Resource Room for Secondary 2M 

Resource Room for Collegiate Level 2M 

Air Condition - Library 

2M 

Air Condition – Auditorium 1.5M 

Peto Hall – Ceiling 

2M 

Ground levelling, Water system, 

Drainage system, Grass planting , Turf 10M 

Hostel Bathrooms & Toilets 

1M 

Eastern Music Rooms/ Activity Room 3.2M 

Staff Quarters - 8Units 

32M 

A/L & O/L 16 classrooms 

Space with Agri. Room 

30M 

Primary School 16 Classrooms 

Space with Hall 

30M 

Basketball Court carpeting 1.5M 

Ground Pavilion 

3M 

Hurdles 0.5M 

College Bus 

6M 

Solar system to reduce the 

electricity bill for the school 5.5M 

NEW PROJECTS 

1. Teachers' Quarters 

The need to construct a Teachers' Quarters at 

St John's College was felt a few years ago. The 

project has been postponed due to 

insufficient funds, and presently it has been 

decided to construct a four-storeyed building 

with eight units each at the cost of 4M. We 

hope to reach the target 32M within 2 years 

and would greatly appreciate if OBA or group 

(Batches) could kindly commit to contribute 

for this project. 


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2. English Medium (Trilingual) – Grade 1 

We intend introducing English Medium 

(Trilingual) to Grade 1 from next year (2013) 

in collaboration with the St John's Academy. I 

am grateful to Mr. SH Ravindra P. De Silva and 

Mrs HA Dilshani Nugawela for working 

towards the initiation of this project. 

PRINCIPAL'S COMMENTS 

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kd;wq;fs;> jtiz Kiwapy; Mq;fpyj;jpy; eil 

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mikf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ. khzth;fs; KOikahf 

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tpisahl;Lfspy; Fiwe;jJ xd;wpy; gq;Fgw;wp 

mjpy; jpwikia ntspf;nfhzu Ntz;Lk;. 

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cshPjpahd tsh;r;rpf;Fk; vg;NghJk; tpis 

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Ntz;Lk;. 

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guhkhpj;J ehKk; gad;ngw;W vjph;tUk; re;jjpf; 

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NgRNthk; 

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khl;lhh;” vd;w ePjp thf;Ff;Nfw;gg; ngw;NwhNu> 

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fs; ,iwtd; vkf;Fj; je;j nry;tq;fs;. ,th;f 

isg; guhkhpj;J vkf;Fg; gpd;tUk; re;jjpahf> 

cyfpw;Nfhh; vLj;Jf;fhl;lhd> ghh;Nghw;Wk; 

kfdhf mika ahtUk; ghLgl;L cioj;jpL 

Nthk;. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

• Dialog for its support to sponsor the “Battle 

of the North” Cricket Match 

• Janasakthi for its support to sponsor Limited 

Over Cricket Match by giving Rs.226,250/= 

st 

• CIMA for 1 XI Cricket kits for our players 

• Bank of Ceylon for the donation of Rs. 

100,000 towards 6-a-side Cricket tournament 

• UN World Food Programme for their 

assistance through the Department of 

Education to provide mid-day meals to our 

students up to March 2012 

• 90 Batch for their Project on Library Internet 

• 96 Batch for their project on Staff Welfare 

• Old Boys and Well-wishers for their support 

to sponsor the displaced students. 

Sponsors 

No. of students 

sponsored 

SJCDCETF - Canada & USA 204 

UK –Eagle Nest 92 

Sydney 18 

87 Batch 07 

Wijit & Sorna 13 

Individuals 87 

Rohan Rodrigo 20 

Total Sponsored 441 

We thank the following donors for creating Trust Funds for prizes and scholarships. 

PRIZE ENDOWMENTS - 2011 & 2012 

Year Donor In Honour / Subject Class Amount 

Memory of 

2011 Eagle Nest Scholarship Needy Children 653,045.00 

2011 Mrs Therese Selvaratnam 

& Family Scholarship Needy Children 50,000.00 

2011 Mr Subra E Ramanan Prize 20,000.00 

2011 Mr Lorne Bailey Jimmy Rajaratnam Best All Round 

Student Junior Secondary 100,000.00 

2011 Mr Shanmugalingam School 

Vimalan Development 10,000.00 

2011 Mr M Surendra Scholarship 15,000.00 

2011 Mr Kathiravelu Mahadeva Mailoo Kathiravelu Geographyy GCE A/L Final Year 25,000.00 

2011 Shervin Arsakularatne 

Australia Scholarship Needy Children 6,000.00 

2011 Mr James Thevaranjan John David Thevarajah John Scholarship Needy Children 100,000.00 

2011 Mr John Alex Scholarship Needy Children 17,650.00 


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2011 Mr S Suganthan Scholarship Needy Children 5,000.00 

2011 OBA Jaffna Scholarship Needy Children 400,000.00 

2011 Mrs Rajeswary Paul Scholarship Needy Children 152,000.00 

2011 Mrs Jayanthy Hapugoda Scholarship Needy Children 5,000.00 

& Friends 

2011 Mrs Jamuna Devarajan Vairamuttu Devarajan Scholarship Gr 6-11 Christian 500,000.00 

2011 Mr Gamini Ranathunga Captain A W Yogarajah Athletics Needy Children 60,000.00 

2011 Dr Godwin Balasingam Thambiah Balasingam Scholarship Grade 6 - 11 67,175.40 

2011 Ven & Mrs Nesakumar Welfare Staff 100,000.00 

2011 Mr Jonathan Sinnathamby CAW(Arthur) & Scholarship Needy Children 73,893.00 

Pushpam Edwards 

2011 Mrs Nayanthi Thurairatnam Scholarship Needy Children 22,400.00 

2011 Mr Ronald & Mrs Rosha Scholarship Needy Children 11,500.00 

Mc coy 

2011 The Arulanantham Foundation Scholarship GCE A/L (1st Year) 225,754.60 

2011 Rev Jason J Selvaraja Mr Gunaratnam Upgrading 1,200.00 

David Selvaraja Facilities 

2011 Mr S Ranjith Anantharaja Upgrading 1,200.00 

Facilities 

2011 Mr E Arnold Honour of Upgrading 1,200.00 

Mr J Emmanuel Facilities 

2011 Mr G S Neshakumar R A Gnanasegaram Upgrading 1,200.00 

Facilities 

2011 Mr Rohan Thevathason Mr D J Thevathason Welfare Staff 1,200.00 

2011 Mr Indran Ponniah Welfare Students 10,000.00 

2011 Mr P Karunanithy Welfare Staff 10,000.00 

2011 Dr Baminee Pradeepan Welfare Students 20,000.00 

2011 Mr Tharmaratnam Raguraj Welfare Students 10,000.00 

2011 Mr Godfrey Weldt Development Infra Structure 4,000.00 

2011 Mr S Antonypillai Welfare Staff 900.00 

2011 Mr V D Jeyaruban Elizabeth Jeyaranee Scholarship Needy Children 500.00 

Vijayathasan 

2011 Mr S Muthulingam Mr K Subramaniyam Scholarship 6,500.00 

&12 & Mr J T Chelliah 

2011 Mrs R Chandrasri Welfare Staff 1,400.00 

&12 

2011 Mr R Nishan Upgrading 1,600.00 

&12 Facilities 

2011 Mrs M N Suhirtharaj Welfare Staff 1,600.00 

&12 

2011 Mr P Maheswaran School Bus 1,200.00 

&12 

2011 Mr S Cyril Amalan School Bus 1,200.00 

&12 

2011 Mr S Michal Honour of Welfare Students 1,600.00 

&12 Rev NJ Gnanaponrajah 

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2011 Rev N J Gnanaponrajah Rev & Mrs Bala Welfare Staff 1,600.00 

& 12 

Arulpragasam 

2011 Mr P Sriharan Welfare Staff 1,600.00 

& 12 

2011 Mrs S D Nagalingam Mr P Kularajasingam Resource Room Senior Secondary 3,600.00 

& 12 

2011 Mrs S S Vijayapathy Welfare Students 1,600.00 

& 12 

2011 Mrs C D Premakumar Honour of Welfare Staff 1,600.00 

& 12 

P Noel Rukshan & 

P Joel Anukshan 

2011 Mrs A S Yogaratnam Mrs I Kiruparaj Eastern Music 1,600.00 

& 12 

Instrument 

2012 Mr Walter Arumugam Best All Round GCE (O/L) 150,000.00 

& 12 A Dharmarajah Student 

2012 Mrs Nahulambikai Mrs Thavamani Scholarship 10,000.00 

Thiruvasagan 

Thangarajah 

2012 Mr L Rathees Scholarship Needy Children 41,600.00 

2012 Johnian 97 Batch Highest Rank GCE (O/L) Public 114,000.00 

Exam 

2012 Dr R B S Arasaratnam Interact Club 10,000.00 

2012 Dr & Mrs S Asokan Scholarship Needy Children 12,500.00 

2012 Dr Tissainayagam Guest Fund Welfare Guest 10,000.00 

2012 Mr Rohan Rajaratnam Jimmy Rajaratnam Sports Needy Children 198,754.00 

2012 Mr G Gnanakumar Scholarship Needy Children 10,000.00 

2012 Mrs Monal Scholarship Needy Children 5,000.00 

2012 J Omshiyamsankar Scholarship Needy Children 2,600.00 

2012 Mrs Sai Luxshumy Mr.V.Sivasubramaniam 25,000.00 

Nesakumar 

2012 Mr Albert Williams Scholarship Needy Children 57,139.00 

Anandaraj 

2012 Mr Nathaniel Ariaratnam Scholarship Needy Children 36,400.00 

2012 St Ninian's Anglican Scholarship Needy Children 24,861.15 

Church Toronto 

2012 Old Boys & Welwishers Maintenance New Block 20,215.00 

2012 Jasmin Fearis Scholarship Needy Children 11,600.00 

2012 Mr Rohan Navaratnarajah C E Anandarajan Development Infra Structure 20,000.00 

2012 Dr Donald Jeyakumar Tennis 20,000.00 

2012 Mr R Ragunathan Prize Primary 10,000.00 

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St.John’s College Magazine - - 2012

We thank the following donors for the Addendum to the Trust Funds for prizes. 

Addendum - PRIZE ENDOWMENTS - 2011 & 2012 

Year Donor In Honour / Subject Class Amount Present 

Memory of 

Total 

2011 Mr S Surenkumar Challenge cup Big Match 16,000.00 21,589.00 

highest scorer 

sports 

2011 Mr K Sri Balaratnam Kanagasabai Agriculture 43,674.92 99,142.00 

2011 Dr (Mrs) W D Joshua Dr Erlalai Sureshkumar Science Gr 6 - 8 8,700.00 14,510.00 

2011 Rajan & Joyce Scholarship Needy Children 147,787.00 220,748.00 

Vethanayagam 

2011 J W T & Rotarians Scholarship Needy Children 20,500.00 2,732,552.00 

Light of Life 

2011 Mr V R Amarasingam Scholarship Needy Children 53,570.00 115,601.00 

& 12 

2011 Sanjith & Saneev Sports Cricket 25,000.00 35,292.00 

& 12 Rajathevan 

2012 Mr S Kathirgamathamby Prize Fund/ 3,500.00 14,580.00 

Development 

Fund 

2012 Mr K Yoganathan Welfare Staff 50,000.00 1,342,395.00 

2012 Mr N Vasantharuban Scholarship Needy Children 10,000.00 30,170.00 

2012 Mrs R R Nalliah J R Gunaratnam Best Cricketer Under 17 9,500.00 30,000.00 

Dr. Arjan Nalliah of the year 20,000.00 

2012 PPA Canada Welfare Staff 91,214.25 633,579.25 

2012 Mr Raj Vithuran Scholarship Needy Children 16,942.00 28,593.00 

2012 Mr G Suhanthakumar Scholarship Needy Children 59,677.00 107,966.00 

2012 Mr & Mrs N N Karunairaj In honour of Scholarship Needy Children 5,000.00 16,103.00 

Mark Maithran 

2012 Mr S Kanapathipillai Tamil A/L 2,000.00 12,070.00 

I wish to thank the Vice Principals, Head Master 

and Supervisors for planning, implementing and 

monitoring the overall activities of the students; 

Senior Hostel Master & Hostel Masters for taking 

care of the Hostel; Prefect of Games, Secretaries 

of Games & all the coaches for their dedication 

and hard work; and all the Staff both tutorial and 

non-tutorial for their fullest support and cooperation 

in all school matters. Their willingness 

to work longer hours whenever the situation 

demands is a mark of dedication and loyalty 

towards the school. 

I wish to thank the Bishops of Colombo and 

Kurunagala and the Members of the Governing 

Body for their valuable advice and guidance; the 

Manager for his guidance and support to run the 

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school smoothly; the Directors of Education and 

the authorities at various levels – Divisional, 

Zonal, Provincial and National - for helping in all 

school matters; Old Boys, Parents and Well- 

Wishers, and the Donors of the Prize Fund 

Endowments for their generous contributions 

and support. 

Finally, I thank and praise the Almighty God who 

guided us for the past 189 years, and pray that He 

continues to lay His hands abundantly upon this 

institution to bless, protect and guide us into the 

future. Thank you. 

Rev N J Gnanaponrajah 

Principal 30thJune 2012 


PRIZE DAY ADDRESS 2012 

By Rt. Revd. G. Shantha K. Francis 

Bishop of Kurunagala 

Ven. Archdeacon and Chairman, my dear 

Rev. Fathers, the Principal, the Vice 

Principals, the Secretary CMS schools, Head 

Masters and Sectional Heads, my dear 

members of staff, distinguished members, 

visitors and my dear children. 

I was travelling to Jaffna from Kandy and I 

was passing the University of Peradeniya. 

While passing the university I saw two 

donkeys tied close to the trees by the 

roadside. A simple question: Will those 

donkeys ever become graduates some day? 

I was going through the archdeacon's library 

yesterday when suddenly I saw a rat on a 

bookshelf. A simple question: Will this rat 

become an archdeacon one day? 

In my library at the Bishop's house there are 

a lot of cockroaches. Will these cockroaches 

ever become bishops? What I am trying to 

say is that we as parents have a beautiful 

dream when sending our children to school. 

A dream of possible University Education 

with a recognized degree, going abroad for 

higher studies, holding managerial positions 

etc. but, what we forget in the rush is the 

formation for our children. It’s only the 

formation that makes him a successful human 

being. Academic achievements do qualify 

him for that, no doubt! 

I say this with concern my dear friends. It's 

only last week in a leading school in 

Kurunegala we experienced another suicide, 

a young boy who was returning from A/L 

St.John’s College 

 

examinations. He had taken an overdose of 

narcotic drugs. As R.C Witachi said, the 

seven horsemen have come. I'll explain that. 

In Sri Lanka today, in the age group of 14-25 

years, 6 out of 10 are hard narcotic addicts. 

This is a very dangerous situation. There 

were two people who contributed a lot 

towards anti narcotic work in this country, 

one is Professor Nanda-dasa Kodagoda and 

the other was Doctor Nandasena Ratnapala. 

Unfortunately both are no more, and as a 

result, the anti narcotic mission has suffered 

in this country. This situation has harmed 

our younger generation and adults as well. 

My dear teachers and parents, it is not only 

the syllabus that matters or academic 

achievement that we aim for. There is something 

else we need to think of. This boy who 

committed suicide had to spend 10,000 

rupees a day. He was obtaining heroine. Just 

before he was admitted to the hospital he 

was in a bad situation. I had to speak to him. I 

asked him, 'how did you manage to get 

10,000 rupees?' And he said his father was a 

businessman who distributed fish to the 

entire town and suburbs. He wears a national 

kit and he has a few lakhs of rupees in one 

pocket and a few lakhs in the other. He has 

to go for the auction every day early in the 

morning at 3 o'clock. I used to take 5000 

rupees from one pocket and another 5000 

from the other. This went on for 4 to 4 ½ 

months. The father did not come to know of 

this. He was not aware. We as parents should 

be very very vigilant about the activities of 

our children. 

Magazine - 2012 


The youngest narcotic addict, a ganja addict 

found in Kandy, is only 8 years old. This boy is 

identified. We do not know the unidentified. 

I questioned him several times and he said 

“my mother is a doctor, and my father is 

abroad. My mother wakes me up at 6.00 am 

for the first tuition class from 6 to 7 and the 

second from 7 to 7.45. Then she drops me at 

school. When I go to school I get tired. In the 

class I sleep. After school I have three tuition 

classes. The last one is over by about 6.45. I 

catch the last bus to my place. My mother is 

busy in the hospital. She has told the bus 

conductor to drop me near our place. As I 

usually fall asleep, the conductor wakes me 

up.” 

“A few months after an uncle sat beside me. 

I felt asleep on his lap. It became a daily 

habit. One day he said, “Putha, are you 

tired?” “Yes, of tuition classes” I said. Just 

put this into your mouth and keep it under 

your tongue. You'll become something. It 

felt as if something happened to him. “I 

couldn't remember anything during the 

day”. This is how the child was introduced to 

heavy narcotics and became a narcotic 

addict. Now he is in a rehabilitation camp. 

Now, I'm sure you all like to listen to a story. 

In the Indian Ocean there was a little fish 

who attended a leading school and this fish 

had a problem, that is, as to where the ocean 

is. Her teacher had told her that the Indian 

Ocean is vast and had many species of fish, 

who spoke different languages. So this little 

fish asked her amma where the ocean is, 

amma of course was busy and lost her 

temper, and she said go and find for yourself. 

She was disappointed but asked appa as to 

where the Ocean is, appa said the water you 

feel and see around yourself is the ocean. 

Just swim across you will find other fish like 

you but totally different to one another. Yet 

they all belong to the Indian Ocean; And 

appa said the Ocean consists of one big 

family, of fish who speak different languages. 

We are like Indian Ocean. We speak different 

languages. Still the ocean is us. And that is 

the education we need. We belong to 

different regions and that is the education 

that today's children need. I speak from my 

experience. Though I'm from the hill 

country, I am a Tamil, I never studied Tamil. I 

was amazed at the boy who spoke Tamil and 

I couldn't. My education was in Sinhala from 

grade 1. The problem is that we don't realize 

that we are in the ocean. It belongs to us. 

We're searching for life. What is life. It's like a 

fish. It is right here. 

Sometimes our system works very fast. We 

ask, 'What is life? Like a fish, it's right here.' 

In the Principal's report he says music is the 

language of the world. Each human being is 

the citizen of the world and we have to look 

beyond our boundaries. It is only then that 

we experience real brotherhood, 

reconciliation, peace and harmony. In my 

one and a half years as Bishop, whenever I 

go to Colombo for meetings, the deacons in 

the Church, ask me, “Bishop, aren't you 

going for reconciliation? Aren't you going to 

Geneva?” “There is a workshop on reconciliation 

for three weeks in Geneva.” Why 

should we go to Geneva? Let us come back 

to our ocean, to Jaffna, Polgahawela, 

Kurunegala, Colombo and feel that we are 

one, that our ocean is part of Sri Lanka, and 

that we are one and that we should be one. 

Thank you very much for your patience. 

 


Our honoured Chief Guests Mr. Shanmugam 

Gobinath, Asst. Director of Education, 

Walapane Zonal Education Office, Nuwara 

Eliya, Mrs Selvarani Gobinath, Teacher, 

Navalar School, Kopay, Respected Principal, 

Vice Principals, Parents, Teachers, Old Boys 

& Well-wishers. 

First of all, I wish to extend to you all a very 

warm and hearty welcome to the Parents' 

Day & Prize Giving of our Primary School. 

It is indeed a privilege to welcome our Chief 

Guests Mr. Shanmugam Gobinath and Mrs 

Selvarani Gobinath. Mr Gobinath was a 

student of our college from 1966 to 77. 

During his school days he actively participated 

in the curricular and extra-curricular programs. 

He was a Prefect and captained the 

Thompson House. He represented the 

college in Athletics, Basketball and Hockey. 

He was also President of the Boarders' 

Union. During his short stint as the staff of 

our college from 1982 – 1984, he coached 

Hockey. Having entered into the teaching 

career in 1984, he has served as Teacher 

Advisor at the Department of Education and 

the Resource Person at the National Institute 

of Education. He is presently serving as the 

Asst. Director of Education in Walpane, 

Nuwara-Eliya. We are grateful to you sir, for 

honoring our invitation to be the chief guest, 

and for taking the time off from your busy 

schedule to come to grace this function. 

PRIMARY SCHOOL 

ANNUAL REPORT - 2012 

(30.10.2011-28.09.2012) 

 

We extend a warm welcome to Mrs 

Selvarani Gobinath, who has also been 

serving in the field of education. We are 

grateful to her for she has been gracious 

enough to be present to give away the prizes 

to our students. 

We thank God for the year under review, 

which has had a variety of activities. 

STUDENTS 

There are 468 students in the Primary 

School: 269 in the Lower Primary (Grade 1- 

3), and 199 in the Upper Primary (Grades 

4&5). There are 23 Monitors. Head Prefect: 

E. Thavasuthan, and Deputy Head Prefect: S. 

Jerome Sinthujan 

TEACHERS 

24 teachers serve in our section. 

Trained Teachers: 7 

Graduates: 4 (Two teachers with Teacher 

Training) 

Advanced Level & other qualifications: 13 

STUDIES 

Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2012 

107 students sat for the exam and 13 

students qualified, the percentage being 

12.14%. Sixty two students obtained above 

100 marks (percentage 57.94%). 

87% of the students (Ninety-three students) 

obtained above 70. These students would be 


eligible to receive the Certificate of Merit 

from the Department of Examinations 

provided they score a minimum of 35 marks 

or above for each question paper. 

Catch up Classes 

Special classes were conducted after school 

hours for the students who had need of 

special attention in their studies. 

Read Smart Program 

Story books both in English and Tamil are 

given to all the students in a class in rotation 

as per a fixed schedule which enables all the 

students in the class to finish reading the 

entire set of books before the end of the 

academic year. They are also requested to 

respond to a set of questions after reading 

the books at home. 

E-Learning Software / Online programs 

Targeting Maths Lab 

This presents essential mathematical 

content in an interesting, fun and motivating 

way. Focusing on areas where students need 

practice and reinforcement, this program 

contains activities for all areas of the maths 

curriculum including number, operations, 

space, measurement and data. Within the 

structure of each of the games, children can 

explore, practise and improve their maths 

skills in a low-stress environ-ment. 

Rosetta Stone English 

This is an Interactive Software at various 

levels which teaches new languages by 

complete immersion in the language, 

without translation or explicit grammar 

explanations. 

This plan called “Read Smart Program,” was 

inaugurated on 30th January 2012 in Grade 3 

classes (A&B). We are thankful to the OBA 

Sydney for sponsoring this program by 

donating books. 

Learn English Kids 

A British Council program, Learn English Kids 

has online games, songs, stories and 

activities for children to have fun and learn 

English. 

We hope that our children will be motivated 

through this program to read books both in 

English and Tamil and develop the habit of 

reading. 

Global Children's Challenge 

We have been selected to participate in a 50- 

day Global Children's challenge which 

th 

commenced on 19 September. 

New Computer Lab for Primary school 

We thank our Principal for providing us with 

a new well-equipped computer lab 

accessible to all of our students from Grade 1 

- 5. The students utilize this to: 

1. be trained in Computer Skills 

2. learn English through IT 

3. learn other subjects - Environmental 

Studies & Mathematics - through IT 

 

Facilitated by teachers within classrooms, 

this challenge empowers children to change 

their relationship with exercise, their bodies 

and the environment. The benefits extend 

beyond making exercise easy and fun – it 

complements the curriculum, covering from 

geography and social studies to history and 

technology. 


Thirty-one students from Grade 5 were 

selected on the basis of their performance in 

nd 

the 2 Term Examination. They were each 

given a pedometer to track their daily step 

count and to measure their activity levels 

against the goals they are encouraged to 

achieve. Their daily steps in the 'real' world 

take them on an amazing web-based 

adventure in a 'virtual' one. 

Best wishes to the participating students to 

take St John's from the Starting Line in 

Niagara Falls in Canada, traveling through 

USA, South Africa, Uganda, Egypt, Italy, UK, 

India, Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Japan, 

Australia, & New Zealand, to the Finish Line 

th 

Antarctica before 7 November in their 

virtual journey. 

British Council's Connecting Classrooms 

Programme 

We are engaged in a collaborative classroom 

project on “Festivals” with our partner 

school - Victoria Primary School in Northern 

Ireland, UK - towards the International 

School Award. 

Mr Paul Macadden, International Links 

Coordinator of Victoria Primary School, paid 

th th 

a visit to our College from 26 – 30 March 


CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

1. English Language Enhancement 

a. English Day Competitions 

D. David Livingstone of Grade 5 won 

st 

the 1 place, and M. Mithulan of Grade 

rd 

4 won the 3 place in Reading Aloud at 

Divisional Level. 

b. Spoken English Examination 

Our students from Grade 3 to 5 sat for 

the Spoken English Examination 

conducted by the English Language 

Teaching Unit of the College in various 

exam grades, and were awarded 

certificates. 

c. English Environment Programme 

The “English Environment,” an activity 

in conversational English, is conducted 

as usual. 

d. Inter-ClassEnglishDramaCompetitions 

English Drama competitions are 

conducted between different divisions 

of each class - Grades 4 & 5. 

e. Audio English Language Learning 

Programme 

This programme provides students 

with a rich language exposure by 

listening to stories, dialogues, rhymes 

and songs. 

2. Cub Scouts 

The Pack continues to impart the Cub- 

Scouting skills to all the students from 

Grade 1 – 5 enrolling them as many as 

possible in the Pack. 

3. Primary Education Activities 

(Muk;gf;fy;tpr; nraw;ghLfs;) 

a. Art Competition (rpj;jpug; Nghl;b) – 2012 

E Thavasuthan of Grade 5 won the 1 st 

place at Provincial level. (Certificate to 

be awarded in December 2012), and 

AP Niloshan Croos of Grade 3 was 

selected at Divisional level and participated 

in the Zonal level competitions. 

b. fzpj;jy; jpwd; Nghl;b 2012 

M. Mithulan of Grade 4 won the 2 nd 

Place at Divisional level. 

 


c. jpUf;Fws;> Mj;jp#b> nfhd;iw Nte;jd; 

kddg; Nghl;b 

nd 

P. Abishek of Grade 1 won the 2 Place 

at Divisional level. 

4. Art Competition organized by the Special 

Education Union of the Jaffna National 

College of Education to mark the 

Centenary of Special Education - 2012 

Niloshan Croos Grade 3 

st 

1 place 

A. Abishanth Grade 3 2 nd 

place 

P. Pranavan Grade 4 

rd 

3 place 

Sudarovian M Grade 4 Certificate 

of Appreciation 

5. Light of the World Speech Contest – 2012 

Ebenezer Neshakumar of Grade 2 won 

the first place in the Light of the World 

Speech Contest organized by the Jaffna 

YMCA. 

6. Children's Theatre programme 

A drama -“$b Jau; nty;Nthk;” - was 

staged by our students of Grade 5 at the 

PW Ariaratnam Memorial Children's 

Theatre programme (rpWtu; ,ay; ,ir 

muq;F) at Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai on 

th 

10 December 2011 organized in connec- 

tion with the Universal Children's Day. 

SPORTS AND GAMES 

a. Inter-House Athletic Meet 

The Inter-House Athletic Meet was held 

th 

on 18 February 2012 with Mr. M. 

Ganesharajah, Additional District Judge / 

Magistrate, Magistrate Court, Jaffna, and 

Mrs. Srisivai Ganesharajah as Chief 

Guests. 

Peto House emerged Champions with 

152 points and Johnstone House 

Runners-up with 118 points. 

The following students became champions 

in their respective age groups. 

(1) Under 9 N. Akash Peto and 

Sabesan K Johnstone 

(2) Under 10 P. Piranavan Peto 

(3) Under 11 A. Sukethan Johnstone 

b. Junior Pentathlon 

The Junior Pentathlon was held on 28 th 

February 2012. V. Thirushanth (U/11) 

became the Champion. 

c. “Battle of the Babes” - Grade 5 Cricket 

Match 

The “Battle of the Babes” was held on 24 th 

September 2012 between the “Reds” 

and “Blacks” from Grade 5. The “Blacks” 

won the match. 

Best Batsman: S. Solomon 

Best Bowler: V. Gowthaman 

Best Fielder: S. Sajith 

Best All-Rounder: A. Sukethan 

Man of the Match: S. Solomon 

d. Soccer 

FIFA Grassroots Course – Soccer initiative 

Thirty students (Grade 2-5) participated 

in the FIFA Grassroots Course – Soccer 

th 

nd 

initiative – held from 29 May to 2 June 

2012 at our college. 

Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival 

Our Soccer Teams, both “A” and “B,” 

participated in the Amalaseelan Soccer 

th 

Carnival held on 5 November 2011. 

Best Attacker: G. Umakishnasarma 

Best Defender: S. Tharmeekan 

Best Striker: ---Not Awarded— 

Best Playmaker: R. Rajnarayanan 

Best Player of the B Team: T. Rajeevan 

Player of the year: R. Rajnarayanan 

 


e. Tennis 

Four of our students A. Karish, K. Sabesan, 

A. Abishek, and M. Harain from Grade 2 

represented the Jaffna Red Ball Team 

which emerged Champions at the All- 

Island Tennis Inter-Regional Championship 

held in Colombo on 14 & 15 

th 

th 

December 2011. 

K. Tishan and G.Piranavan participated in 

th 

the 115 Annual Tennis 10s Tournament – 

2012 (Under 10 singles) organized by the 

Bandarawela Tennis Club, and were 

awarded Certificates of Participation. 

f. Inter-House Matches 

Inter-House Matches were organized in 

Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and Chess. 

Champions Johnstone 

Runners-up Peto 

rd 

3 Place Pargiter & Thompson 

th 

5 Place Handy 

g. Chess 

One lesson per week is allocated to Chess 

for Grade 3-5 classes. Junior Chess 

Tournament for the Asbury Ganesh 

Dhanapalan Challenge Trophy was held 

and P.D. Dilshan of Grade 5 won the 

Game Champion Runners-up Third Fourth Fifth 

Cricket Johnstone Peto Thompson Pargiter Handy 

Soccer Handy Pargiter Thompson Peto Johnstone 

Tennis – Red Johnstone Handy Thompson Peto Pargiter 

Tennis – Orange Johnstone Thompson Peto Pargiter Handy 

Tennis – Green Johnstone Peto Handy Pargiter Thompson 

Chess Gr 3 Peto Johnstone Pargiter Thompson Handy 

Chess Gr 4 Pargiter Handy Johnstone Thompson Peto 

Chess Gr 5 Peto Thompson Pargiter Handy Johnstone 

Trophy. 

S Ebenezer Johanan of Grade 3 

participated in the All Island Junior Chess 

Championship 2011 organized by the 

Kandy Youth Chess Club held at Sussex 

th 

th 

College Kandy on 15 – 18 December 

st 

2011. He participated in the 1 Jaffna 

Chess Festival – 2011 organized by the 

Jaffna Chess Association from 26 – 31 

th 

December 2011 and was placed 5 (U/9). 

th 

He won the 5 place in the Northern 

Province Youth Chess Championship – 

2012 (U/10) (26 Feb 2012) organized by 

the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. 

 

The following students participated in 

the Jaffna District Chess Tournament of 

the Sri Lanka Schools' Individual Chess 

st rd 

Championship 2012 held from 1 - 3 

June 2012 organized by the Sri Lanka 

Schools' Chess Association. 

Ebanezer Johanan S U/9 Champion 

Pranavan G U/9 

st 

1 Runner-up 

nd 

Rhaguraman M U/9 2 Runner-up 

Alphones Lakshigan Jeyanth 

U/9 Merit 

Ahkash R U/9 Merit 

Mithulan M U/8 

st 

1 Runner-up 


nd 

Sudharon P U/8 2 Runner-up 

Sarvesh R U/8 Merit 

J Omshiyamsankar U/7 Champion 

Of the above, Ebanezer Johanan S and 

Pranavan G of Grade 4, and J Omshiyam 

sankar of Grade 2 became eligible to 

participate in the Final Chess Tournament 

- Sri Lanka Schools' Individual Chess 

Championship – 2012, which was held in 

th th 

Gampaha on 8 – 10 June 2012. They 

participated and were awarded Certificate 

of Participation. 

th 

Ebanezer Johanan S was placed 6 (U/10) 

in the AS Nadarajah Memorial Chess 

Tournament-2012 for Youth – Jaffna 

District organized by Yarl Thinakkural 10 th 

June 2012. 

“Rapid Chess Open 2012,” the Chess 

Tournament organized by the Jaffna 

th 

District Chess Association - 15 July 2012. 

R. Sarvesh U/8 Champion \ 

S. Ebanezar Johanan U / 1 0 

Champion 

R. Ahkash 

nd 

U/10 2 Runner-up 

THANKS 

I wish to thank our Chief Guests Mr. 

Shanmugam Gobinath and Mrs Selvarani 

Gobinath for accepting our invitation to our 

annual Parents' Day, and gracing the 

occasion. 

I express my thanks to all the parents for 

their kind presence in large number and for 

their cooperation extended throughout the 

year, and to Old Boys and Well-wishers for 

their presence today. 

I thank all the teachers for their valuable 

service extended throughout the year for 

the curricular and co-curricular progress of 

our students. I also thank them for their 

untiring efforts and dedication to train the 

students for a variety of items of the 

Programme, especially to engage all the 

students of the Primary School in the 

programme, which undoubtedly would have 

motivated and given a sense of achievement 

to our students. I also thank the Supervisors 

– Lower Primary Mrs EI Thevamithran and 

Upper Primary Mrs R Arudselvam - for their 

support and help. 

A special word of thanks to our respected 

Principal for his guidance and advice, and for 

his readiness to provide the resources 

required for the progress of our students. 

Finally, I thank the Lord Almighty for His 

grace and blessings throughout the year. 

Thank you. 

A.H. Gnanarajan 

Headmaster, Primary School 

th 

29 September 2012 

 


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dh;. 2012 ,y; Nfhl;lkl;lj;jpy; eilngw;w 

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fdp\;l ,ilepiyg; gphpT Mz;lwpf;if 2012 

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ngUkjpg;Gf;Fupa ngw;Nwhu;fNs> Mrpupag; 

ngUe;jiffis ed;khzhf;fu;fNs ahtu;f; 

Fk; fhiy tzf;fk;. 

fdp\;l ,ilepiyg;gpupT tUlhe;j 

nraw;ghLfis Kd;itg;gjd; Kd;du; 

gpujk tpUe;jpdu; mtu;fisAk;> mtu;jk; 

Jiztpahu; gw;wpAk; mtu;jk; jpwd;fisf; 

$Wjy; jiyahajhFk;. 

cijg;ge;jhl;l ikjhdj;jpy; vjpuzpapdU 

f;F ve;Neuj;jpYk; Mr;rupaj;ijAk;> mjpu;r;rp 

iaAk;> Mf;fpukpg;igAk; nfhLf;Fk; rthy; 

epiwe;jtuhfTk; jd;dzpapy; JUk;ghfTk; 

(trump card) ,uz;L fhy;fshYk; vjpuzpia 

ClWj;Jr; nry;Yk; Xu; mjpra tPudhfTk; 

jpfo;thu;. 1970Mk; tUlk; Jiuag;gh 

tpisahl;luq;fpy; ,yq;ifg; nghyP]; 

mzpf;F vjpuhf ,Wjp Ie;J epkplq;fspy; 

20000 ,urpfu;fspd; kj;jpapy; ,yq;ifj; 

Njrpa cijg;ge;jhl;l ge;Jf; fhg;ghsu; 

Heracd Antony f;F vjpuhf vjpuzpia 

ClWj;J Goal mbj;jhu;. ,it ,d;W tiu 

epiyahd gjpTfsha; cs;sd. mt; 

cijge;jhl;lj; jpwdhy; fy;Y}upapd; cau; 

tpUjhfpa N[hdpad; Eagle tpUijg; ngw;W 

epiyahd ngau; gjpitAk; Kd; ngau;g; 

gyifapy; fhl;rpg;gLj;jp tpsq;Ffpwhu;. 

gpujk tpUe;jpdu; jpU. S. md;udpg; 

gps;is mtu;fs; 

1960 - juk; - 3 ,y; nrd;N[hd;]; 

fy;Y}hpapy; fy;tpiaj; njhlh;e;jhh;. 

1975 nrd;N[hz;]; fy;tp Mrpupau; gzpia 

Vw;whh;. 

2011 - cgmjpgu; gzpapy; ,Ue;J Xa;T 

ngw;whu;. ,f;fhyg;gFjp Vwf;Fiwa 51 

tUlfhyg;gFjp RUf;fq;$wpd; nrd; 

N[hz;]; fy;Y}upapy; nghd;tpohit 

epiwT nra;Js;shu;. gpujk tpUe;jpdu; 

mtu;fs; aho;g;ghzj;jpy; cijg;ge;jhl;lj; 

Jiwapd; gpjhkfd; vd;why; kpifahfhJ. 

 

gpujk tpUe;jpdu; jk;ghupahNuh – Nkhg;gf; 

FioAk; mdpr;rk; Kje; jpupe;J Nehf;ff; 

FioAk; tpUe;J vd;gjw;fika 

tpUe;Njhk;Gk; jpwd; cilatu; ,tu;fs; 

tuT vkf;F kfpo;itj; jUfpwJ vdf;$wp 

fdp\;l ,ilepiyg;gpuptpd; 24.09.2011 

14.09.2012 fhytiuahd tUlhe;j mwpf; 

ifia cq;fs; Kd; gfpu;e;J nfhs;tjpy; 

kfpo;TWfpd;Nwd;. 

Mrpupau;fs; 

,Ugj;J ,uz;L (22) Mrpupau;fs; fw;gpj;jy; 

- ,iz ghltpjhd nraw;ghL fspy; 

jkf;Fupa nghWg;Gf;fspy; jk; flik fisr; 

nrt;tNd Mw;Wfpd;wdu;. 


jkpo; - jpUkjp. A.N. fkyf;Fkhu; 

irtk; - nry;tp.P. 

Jiuag;gh 

fpwp];jtk; - jpUkjp. C.M. n[arpq;fk; 

rq;fPjk; - jpUkjp. K.U. ckhfe;jd; 

rpj;jpuk; - jpU. S nre;J}ud; 

jpU. A cjaFkhh; 

tpQ;Qhdk; - jpUkjp. J.P. ruj;jpyfd; 

fzpjk; - jpU. S. tpNdhj; 

jpU. S.Sgpurd;dh 

Mq;fpyk; - jpUkjp. S.D. ehfypq;fk; 

jpUkjp. T.E. nwdhl; 

nra;jpg;gpupT 

fofk; - jpUkjp A.N. fkyf;Fkhh; 

jpUkjp. T.E. nwdhl; 

tpisahl;Lj; 

Jiw - jpU.G.A. 

fpNw\pad; 

cijg;ge;jhl;lk; - U.13.A 

JLg;ghl;lk; - U.15 B 

gapw;Wtpg;ghsu; - 

cijg;ge;jhl;lk; - UN.15A 

G.A 

jpU. S. tpNdhj; 

gapw;Wtpg;ghsu; - jpU. fpNwrpad; 

,tu;fspd; nghWg;Gf;Fk; nray;jpwDf;Fk; 

vkJ ghuhl;Lf;fs; 

guPl;irapd; rpj;jpAk; ntw;wpAk; 

jpUkjp fpwp];updh bNyh[pdp ngNdh 

uhN[hjad; Nfk;gpwp[; gy;fiyf; fofj;jhy; 

elj;jg;gLk; Teaching Knowledge Test ,y; rpj;jp 

ngw;Ws;shu;. 

gjtp cau;T :- jpU. V.S.B. Jrpjud; 2011 

fdp\;l ,ilepiy Nkw;ghu;itahsuhff; 

flikahw;wp ,d;W fy;Y}upapd; cg mjpguh 

fg; nghWg;Ngw;Wg; gzpGupfpwhu;. 

,y;ywk; :- ,y;ywk; vd;Dk; ey;ywj;jpy; 

,Utu; ,ize;Js;sdu;. 

nry;tp fpwp];updh bNyh[pdp kNf];tud; - 

jpU ngNdh uhN[hjad; mtu; fisAk; 

 

jpU.tp[ajhrd; lhdpay; n[aW}gd; - 

ngl;rp fhUz;ah mtu;fisAk; fuk; gw;wp 

kfpo;fpd;wdu;. 

Xa;Tngwy; :- jpU. V.K. rpwp];fe;juh[h 

mtu;fs; ,Ugj;ije;J tUlq;fSf;F 

Nkyhfj; juk; 6,y; ,Ue;J cau;juk; tiu 

fzpj ghlj;ijj; jpwikAld; fw;gpj;Jf; 

fle;jtUlk; jdJ Mrpupag; gzpapy; ,Ue;J 

Xa;T ngw;Ws;shu;. mtuJ gzpfisg; 

ghuhl;LtNjhL vjpu;fhy ey;tho;Tf;Fk; 

vkJ tho;j;Jf;fs;. 

khztu;fs; 

339 khztu;fs; fw;fpd;wdu;. jkpo; nkhop 

%yk; 279 khztu;fSk; Mq;fpy nkhop 

%yk; 60 khztu;fSk; fw;ifiaj; 

njhlu;fpd;wdu;. 

fdp\;l ,ilepiyg;gpupT khzt 

jiytu;fs; 

khztu;fsJ - jiyik khztdhf 

nry;td; rj;jpaFkhu; fhUz;aDk;> 

cgkhzt jiytdhf nry;td; guNk]; 

tud; Jyf;\Dk; nghWg;G tfpf;fpd;wdu;. 

,tu;fSld; ,Ugj;J%d;W (23) khzt 

jiytu;fs; ,ize;J flikGupfpd;wdu;. 

,tu;fsJ flikfSf;Fk; gzpfSf;Fk; 

vkJ ghuhl;Lf;fs;. 

fy;tp 

vy;yh khztu;fSk; rpj;jp epiyg; 

Gs;spahfpa 40 Gs;spfSf;F Nky; vLg;gjw; 

fhf topfhl;ly;fs; Nkw;nfhs;sg;gLfpd;wd. 

fzpjk;> tpQ;Qhdk;> Mq;fpyk; Mfpa ghlq; 

fSf;F 40 Gs;spfSf;Ff; Fiwthf vLf;Fk; 

khztu;fSf;F fpoik ehl;fspy; Neu 

ml;ltizg;gb gp.g.2.15 - gp.g 3.15 kzp 

tiu tpNrl topfhl;ly;fs; tFg;Gf;fs; 

eilngWfpd;wd. 


juk; 8 juk; 9 Mfpa gpupT epiy fspy; mjp 

$ba nkhj;jg;Gs;spfisg; ngw;w VO 

khztu;fSf;Fk; mtu;fSld; tpNrl 

rYifahf ,d;Dk; %d;W khztu;fSkhf 

vy;yhkhf 20 khztu;fSf;Fj; njhlUk; 

jtizf;fhd fl;lzk; mwtplg;gl;lhJ 

,ytrkhf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ. ,k;KiwahdJ 

kPjpwd; khztu;fis NkYk; Cf;fj;JlDk; 

kfpo;r;rpAlDk; fw;f toptFf;fpd;wJ. 

,izghltpjhd nraw;ghLfs; 

fy;Y}upapYs;s 30 Nkw;gl;l fofq;fSs; 

,ilepiyg;gpupTf;F cl;gl;l fofq;f shf> 

Philatelic Club, Nature Appreciation Club, 

Environmental Pioneer Club, Media Club, Scout 

troop, Sea Scout Troop Mfpa fofq;fSs; 160 

Nkw;gl;l khztu;fs; mq;fk; tfpg;gJld; 

jiyikj;Jtg; gz;ig Ak; MSikiaAk; 

tpUj;jp nra;J nfhs; fpd;wdu;. 

rhuzu; FO jdJ tUlhe;jg; ghriwia 

toikNghy; ,t;tUlKk; fy;Y}upapd; 

fpof;Fg; Gwk;ghf mike;j gioa G+q;fhtpy; 

ntF rpwg;ghfTk; tpidj;jpwd; 

cilajhfTk; elj;jp Kbj;jJ. tUlhe;j 

epfo;r;rpfshd fy;Y}upapd; ,y;y 

nka;ty;Ydu; Nghl;b> guprspg;Gj;jpdk;> 

ey;Y}u; cw;rt fhy r%fNrit Nghd;w 

epiyfspy; jkJ Nritiar; rpwg;ghf epiw 

Ntw;wp Kbj;jdu;. 

fu;ehlf rq;fPj tFg;G 

tl ,yq;if rq;fPj rigapd; ghlj; jpw;F 

mikthfr; ghPl;irf;Fj; Njhw;Wk; khzth; 

fSf;F rq;fPj ghltFg;Gf;fs; gp.g.2.15 - 

gp.g.3.15 tiu elj;jg;gLfpd;wd. 

fy;tpr;Rw;Wyh 

2012 ,w;fhd juk; xd;gJf;Fupa fy;tpr; 

Rw;Wyh 6.8.12 - 11.8.12 tiu mDuhj Guk; - 

nfhOk;G - fz;b EtNuypah Mfpa 

,lq;fSf;F gaDs;s fy;tpr; Rw;Wyhthf 

epiwT nra;ag;gl;Ls;sJ. 

Spoken English 

Spoken English Environment program is 

conducted on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 

from 7.50 am - 8.00 am It helps students to 

improve spoken abilities. Further, spoken 

English Examinations are also conducted by 

our English unit. 

English Day 

Role play 

Role plays 

- Divisional Level 

- Second Place Gr - 9 

- Divisional Level 

- Third Place Gr – 8 

nkr;rj;jf;fit - ghuhl;Lf;Fupait 

jkpo; Ngr;R - Nfhl;lepiy 2Mk; ,lk; 

NjtFyehafk; - mFyg;gpupad; 

jkpo; FOg;ghly;- Nfhl;lepiy 2Mk; ,lk; 

fzpj tpdhb tpdhg; Nghl;b 

nry;td; nry;tFzhsd; 

N[hay;gputPd; - tya epiy 2Mk; ,lk; 

tpisahl;Lf;fs; 

nka;ty;Ydu;g; Nghl;b 

15 taJf;F cl;gl;Nlhu; gpupT 

nry;td;.Ngupd;guh[h – NjtFkhu; 

fy;Y}up epiy -

15 taJf;Fl;gl;Nlhu; gpuptpy; 

tu;z Nltpl; bYf;\d; 

fy;Y}up epiyapy; 100kP - Kjyhk; ,lk; 

200kP - Kjyhk; ,lk; 

Kjd;iktPud; 400kP - Kjyhk; ,lk; 


rpe;J[d; 100 kPw;wu; rl;l Ntypg; 

gha;rypy; tyaepiyapy; %d;whk; ,lk; 

ngw;whu;. 


Nfhl;ypd; fpu;Ndrpay; - Nfhy;l;rad; 

fy;Y}up epiyapy; 100kP 1k; ,lk; 

200kP 1k; ,lk; 

Kjd;iktPud; 100kP r.Nt.gh 1k; ,lk; 

,tu; tya epiyapy;100kP 1k; ,lk; 

200kP 2k; ,lk; 

100kP r.Nt.gh 3k; ,lk; 

,tu; khtl;l epiyapy; 

- 100kP r.Nt.gh 3k; ,lk; 

khfhz epiyapy; 

- 100kP r.Nt.gh 3k; ,lk; 

15 taJf;Fl;gl;Nlhu; mQ;ry; Xl;lk; 

4x100kPw;wu; - tya epiy ,uz;lhk; ,lk; 

4x400kPw;wu; - tya epiy %d;whk;; ,lk; 

JLg;ghl;lk; 

,yq;if ghlrhiyfs; JLg;ghl;lr; rq;fk; 

elj;jpa 13 taJf;F cl;gl;NlhUf; fhd 

Nghl;bapd; vkJ fy;Y}upapy; 13 taJf;F 

cl;gl;Nlhu; miu ,Wjpg; Nghl;b miu jFjp 

ngw;wdu;. 

ngw;Nwhu;fSld; gfpu;e;J nfhs;s 

tpUk;GtJ 

(i) gps;isfisr; Rik jhq;f Kbahj 

rikjhq;fpfshf;fp tpOj;jhjPu;fs; 

“gPypnga; rhfhLk; mr;R,Wk; mg;gz;lk; 

rhykpFj;Jg; ngapd;” fy;tp - tpis 

ahl;L - ,izghltpjhdk; - tpUg;gq; 

fs; ,tw;wpy; Rkf;f Ntz;bait vit 

jtpu;f;f Ntz;bait vit vd mwpe;J 

Rkf;ff; $baijr; Rkf;f tpLq;fs; 

,y;iyNay; gps;is Rikjhq;fhJ 

tpOe;J tplg; gyNgu; mtd; kPJ Vwp 

kpjpj;J XbtpLthu;fs;. 

(ii) jPu;khdq;fisj; jpzpf;fhjPu;fs;. 

vkJ taJ %g;G mDgtk; fhuzkhf 

ehk; rpy jPu;khdq;fis vLf;fpNwhk; mJ 

rupNah gpioNah vd MuhahJ gps;is 

fs; kPJ jpzpj;J tpLfpNwhk;. vLj;Jf;fhl; 

lhf njhiyf;fhl;rpg; ngl;b ghu;f;fpwhd; 

vd;gjw;fhfj; njhiyf;fhl;rp ngl;b 

iaNa fl;b %b itj;J tpLfpNwhk; 

mt;thW jpzpg;gjhy; gps;isfs; jpzwp 

tpLfpwhu;fs;. RUq;fr; nrhd;dhy; vkJ 

jpzpg;Gfshy; gps;isfs; %r;rapu;j;Jf; 

$l tpLfpwhu;fs;. 

(iii)Md;k gyj;ij tsUq;fs; 

tUlhtUlk; jpwid Kbtpy; tFg;ghrpup 

au;fs; khztdJ cauk; - epiw 

vd;gtw;iw msg;gJz;L Fwpg;gJz;L. 

2cm $Lk; epiw fpNyhthy; my;yJ 

fpuhkhy; $Lk;. Mdhy; tFg;giwapy; 

Md;k gyj;Jf;fhd fye;Jiuahly;fspd; 

NghJ mt; Md;k gyr; rpe;jid cs;s 

tsu;r;rp kpifglhJ fhzg;gLfpwJ. 

Mjyhy; ngw;Nwhu;fNs gps;isfspd; 

tsu;r;rpAk;> cau;r;rpAk;> kfpo;r;rpAk;> 

ntw;wpAk; vq;fsJk; cq;fsJk; 

iffspy; jhd; jq;fpAs;sJ Mjyhy; 

Nkw;$wpa Rik> jpzpg;G> Md;kPf gyk; 

vd;gtw;iw kdjpy; nfhz;L gps;is 

fspd; kfpo;r;rpahd ntw;wpahd vjpu; 

 


fhyj;Jf;F ,ize;J ciog;Nghk; 

Kaw;rpg;Nghk; gyd;ngWNthk;. 

ed;wpfs; 

,j;jpdk; rpwg;Gw epfo;Tw tUif 

je;j gpujk tpUe;jpdu; mtu;fl;Fk; mtu;jk; 

Jiztpahu; mtu;fl;Fk;> ngw;Nwhu;f;Fk; 

rpwg;ghf vkJ ed;wpfisj; njuptpg;gJld;> 

jiyik jhq;fpa cg mjpgu; mtu;fl;Fk;> 

gpuhu;j;jid nra;j Nghjfu; mtu;fl;Fk;> 

fy;Y}upapd; mjpgu; mtu;fl;Fk; vkJ 

ed;wpfs; Fwpg;ghf ,j;jpdk; ,dpNj epiwT 

ngwr; nrayhw;wpa midtUf;Fk; tpNrl 

khf vkJ fdp\;l ,ilepiyg;gpupT Mrpup 

au;fs; khztu;fs; midtUf;Fk; kd 

khu;e;j ed;wpfisf; $wp vy;yhk; ty;y ,iw 

tid tzq;fp mikfpd;Nwd;. 

jpU. S. re;jpunksyPrd; 

Nkw;ghh;itahsh; 

fdp\;l ,ilepiyg; gphpT 

 


29 tUl Nrit epiwtpy; Xa;T ngWk; Mrphpah; 

jpUthsh; ghyRe;juk;gps;is fhrpehjd; 

mth;fspd; gphpahtpil kly; 

“Gz;zpak; Njb fhrpf;Fg; Nghthh; ,q;F ek; 

ehl;bdpNy …” vd;nwhU rpdpkhg; ghly; 

cz;L. Mdhy; nrd;N[hz;rpy; vk; kj;jpapy; 

“fhrp” fle;j 29 Mz;Lfshf cyhtpf; 

nfhz;bUg;gJ vkf;F Gz;zpak; Njbj; 

jUfpwJ. 

Mk;! vkJ fy;Y}hpapy; ePz;l 29 Mz;L fhy 

fy;tpr; Nritapy;> fhyQ;nrd;w mjpgh; 

jpUthsh; C.E. Mde;juh[d; mth;fs; Kjy;> 

,d;iwa mjpgh; tz. N.J. Qhdg; 

nghd;uh[h mth;fs; tiu ,dpNj gzp 

ahw;wp ,d;W vk;kplkpUe;J tpilngw;Wr; 

nry;fpd;w jpUthsh; ghyRe;juk;gps;is 

fhrpehjd; mth;fspd; gphpahtpil epfo;tpy;> 

mtiu tho;j;jp tpil nfhLf;Fk; Ntis 

apy;> ahk; Gz;zpak; nra;jtuhfpd;Nwhk;. 

kzpgy;ytk; vd;W 2500 Mz;Lfl;F 

Nkyhd tuyhw;Wr; rpwg;Gf; nfhz;l 

eapdhjPtpy;> ghyRe;juk;gps;is> ghh;tjp 

mk;ikahh; jk;gjpapdhpd;> Vf Gj;jpuid 

gpwe;j jpU.fhrpehjd; mth;fs; Muk;gf; 

fy;tpiag; gpwe;j kz;zpYk;> ,ilepiy> 

cah;epiyf; fy;tpia aho;. itj;jP];tuhtp 

Yk; ngw;Wf; nfhz;lhh;. Gpd;G gapw;wg;gl;l 

Mrphpah; jFjpAk;> ngu Njdpah gy;fiyf; 

fofj;jpy;> fiykhzpg; gl;lKk;> Njrpa 

fy;tp epWtfj;jpy; fy;tpapay; bg;NshkhTk; 

ngw;w ,th;> aho; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; 

KJjkpo; khzpg; gl;lKk;> KJfy;tpkhzpg; 

gl;lKk; ngw;Wf; nfhz;lhh;. NkYk; rpj;jhe;j 

gz;bjh;> irtg;Gyth; gl;lq;fisAk; 

ngw;Wf; nfhz;lhh;. 

 

nfhOk;G njkl;lf;nfhl Njtghyf; 

fy;Y}hpapy; Mrphpauhfr; Nrh;e;j ,th; 

1983,y;> kiwe;j mjpgh; Mde;juh[d; 

mth;fshy;> nrd; N[hz;rpy; ,izf;fg; 

gl;lhh;. Md;W Kjy; ,d;W tiu ePz;l 

mUQ;Nritapy; fy;tpg;gzp kl;Lkd;wp 

mjw;fg;ghYk;> mtuJ Nrit mfd;W tphpe;J 

nrd;Ws;sJ. Muk;g ghlrhiy Mrdhf> 

Muk;gpj;J> ,ilepiy> cah;ju tFg;Gf; 

fspy; jkpo;> rkak;> murpay;> tpQ;Qhdk; 

fw;gpj;J te;jhh;. jkpo; ,yf;fzj;jpy; 

tpj;jfuhfTk; jpfo;e;jhh;. 

fw;gpj;jYf;F mg;ghy;> jkpo; kd;wj;jpd; 

cgNghrfh;> N[hd;];ud; ,y;y nghWg;ghrphp 

ah;> rpw;Wz;br;rhiy kw;Wk; rpf;fd 

flDjtpr; rq;fk; vd;gtw;wpd; nraw;FO 

cWg;gpdh; MfTk; Mrphpah; kd;wj; jiyth;> 

nrayhsh;> ,e;J kd;w Cf;Ftpg;ghsh; vd;W 

vj;jidNah gjtpf isr; rpwg;ghfr; nra;J 

mUk;gzpahw;wpdhh;. 

ghlrhiyf;F mg;ghy; rpwe;j Ngr;rhsuhf> 

ftpQdhf> vOj;jhsdhf> kf;fs; Ntfdhf> 

gd;Kff; Nfhyf; fhl;bath;. “Qhdf; 

Foe;ijfs;” ghyh; ghlrhiyfs; FOkj;jpd; 

jiytuhfTk;> “jiyahsp ituth; 

mwnewpg; ghlrhiy”apd; jiytuhfTk;> 

jw;NghJ khdpg;gha; rj;jparha; fy;tpf; 

$lj;jpd; MrphpauhfTk;> flikahw;wp 

tUfpd;whh;. 

Mrphpah; fhrpehjd; mth;fspd; gpd;Gykhf 

epd;W mtiu Cf;Ftpf;Fk; ce;J rf;jpahf 


tpsq;Fth; jpUkjp.fkyh fhrpehjd; Mthh;. 

Mrphpauhd ,th; fyfyg;NghL goFk; 

gz;ghsh; Mthh;. ,th;fl;F ehd;F 

gps;isfs;> %j;j kfd; vkJ fy;Y}hpapd; 

gioa khztd;> ,d;W itj;jpaf; 

fyhepjpahf cs;shh;. kfs; Nuh[pjh kw;Wk; 

jf;\pfh MfpNahh; KiwNa nghUspay;> 

,jopay; gl;ljhhpfshth;. filrp kfs; 

Uf;\pfh Mrphpauhf cs;shh;. jd; gps;is 

Nghy gpw gps;isfisAk; fy;tpA+l;b 

tsh;j;jikahy; eapid mk;kdpd; mUshy; 

gps;isfs; ey;y epiyapy; mike;J 

tpl;ldh;. 

,th; vkJ fy;tpr; Nritapy; ,Ue;J tpil 

ngw;whYk; ,th; vOjpa “,yf;fzj; Njwy;”> 

“ehybahh; ,yF jkpo;”> “nkhopj; jpwd; 

tpUj;jp”> “ghyh; fy;tpAk; tpQ;Qhd 

mZFKiwAk;” Nghd;w E}y;fs;> fy;tpg; 

Gyj;jpy; vd;nwd;Wk; eilgapd;W 

nfhz;bUf;Fk; vd;gjpy; Iakpy;iy. NkYk; 

,tuJ kf;fs; NritahdJ> ,tiu ,d;W 

Nghy; vd;Wk; RWRWg;ghf> ,sikAld; 

NgzptUk; vd;gjpy; Iakpy;iy. 

vdNt> vkJ fy;Y}hpapy; ,Ue;J Xa;T 

ngw;whYk; ,th; cz;ikahd Xa;tila 

kf;fs; Nrit ,tiu tplhJ. mJ njhlh;e;J 

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Ak; ngw;Wr; rhe;jpaila vd;Wk; gpuhh;j;jpg; 

Nghkhf. 

jpU. V. gpughfh;> Mrphpah; 


ELEGY WRITTEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF 

LATE MR.THIRUCHELVAM ROBERT 

My dear beloved and friendly Robert 

You have taken my strong heart 

When I received 

Your sudden demise 

I was benumbed’ 

My legs weakened 

I lost myself. 

Your strong Physique 

Your young sportsmanship 

Eventhough you are old 

Never expected 

.............. that 

You would collapse 

But 

The day 

Came close. 

Not only 

Father for 

Your children. 

Fatherly for 

All the students 

You loved them 

Cared them. 

Helped them 

To ease 

Their pain. 

Whenever I got 

Frustrated and downhearted 

You came 

to me 

and softened 

My sad situation. 

You have, 

Produced progenies 

Who are 

Brilliant students 

Champion athletes 

Leaders in games 

Respected and respectful 

Cultured and colourful 

Can be 

A proud father. 

Earned a good name 

as a good teacher 

in Arts subjects 

A fatherly figure 

 

Buried in 

the burial grounds 

For a complete 

And 

Long rest 

Your soul 

Will enter 

the kingdom 

Of God 

for a Heavenly and 

Peaceful destination 

a rest 

S.Thiruchelvam 

Teacher, 


Jaffna. 


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gpuhh;j;jpg;Nghkhf. 

jpU.rp.re;jpunksyPrd; 



 


VIJAYACHANDRAN DINESH 

Vijayachandran Dinesh was born on 

07/11/1993 as an only child for his parents. 

He finished his primary education at 

Anaipanthi M/Vidyalayam and then joined 

St. John's College, Jaffna in 2005. 

He was a good Christian. He loved Jesus and 

the Holy Bible. From grade six he 

participated in the college choir and all the 

Christian functions and competitions. He 

had regularly been attending the formation 

classes which were organized for the 

Christian students. 

In his grade eight he joined St.John 

Ambulance and actively participated in all its 

activities. 

After his O/L, he chose commerce for his A/L 

studies. He took part in the fundraising 

program organized by the St.John 

Ambulance for the IDP students. 

In 2012, he was elected as the Treasurer of 

St.John Ambulance and also Secretary of 

the Student Christian Movement. During the 

year the Lord blessed him to attend the 100 th 

Anniversary of the Student Christian 

Movement organized by the Sri Lanka 

Student Christian Movement. 

He organized a program for Christian 

students 'A Day with my Jesus'. In that 

programme he did eight hours of worship 

continuously with all the other Christian 

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students on July 3 2012. 

He also took a leading role as the president 

of his Church Youth Club and organized a 

worship programme for orphanage children. 

He spent most of his life with the church 

preaching the Bible and about Jesus Christ. It 

is a great loss for all of us. May his soul rest in 

peace! 

GCE A/L 2013 

 


ANNUAL REPORT 

OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION, JAFFNA - YEAR 2012 

The Executive Committee of the Old Boys' Association, Jaffna has great pleasure in 

presenting the Annual Report for the year 2012. 

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The 96 Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday 24 March 2012, at 10.30am in the 

College Auditorium with Mr. S. Kogulathasan in the chair. The following were elected 

unanimously to the Executive Committee for the year 2012/2013. 

President: 

Mr. Somasundram Kohulathasan 

Vice Presidents: Mr. P. Rubendran 

Rev. Jason J. Selvaraja 

Mr. K. Sivapathasundaram 

Mr. Y. Paranthaman 

Secretary: 

Mr. Manicavasakar Elampirayan 

Asst. Secretary: Mr. Gopalakrishnan Gopikrishna 

Treasurer: 

Mr. S. Chandramouleesan 

Committee Members: 

Mr. V. S. B. Thuseetharan 

Mr. Gnanasegaram Samuel Neshakumar 

Mr. P. Sriharan 

Mr. N. Nirmalan 

Mr. V. Kumanan 

Mr. E. Thamiliniyan 

Mr. K. Panchacharam 

Mr. T. Aravinthan 

Mr. Soosaipillai Antonypillai 

Mr. A. Anpuyan 

Mr. Nadararajah Sukirtharaj Mr. Ranjith Seevaratnam 

Mr. S. Sanjeev 

Mr. A.S. Aravinthan 

Mr. S. V. Gurupatham 

Mr. Appiah Mahadevan Raviendran 

Mr. Thambirajah Chandrasegaram Mr. M. Mayooran 

Condolences 

The Association was informed of the demise of the following during the year 2012. 

Mr. T. Robert 

Mas. Dinesh 

Mr. S. Arumanayagam 

Mr. Charles Somasundaram 

Mr. B. Sugendran 

Mr. Thuraisamy 

Mr. Antony Mahendran 

Mrs. Tony Ganeshan 

Mr. Daniel 

Mrs. Alex Thambirajah 

Mr. Sivananthan 

Executive Committee Meetings 

Executive Committee met eleven (11) times during the year 2012/2013. 


New Members 

Six (06) Old Boys were added as life members to the association. 

News of Old Boys: 

The OBA congratulates the Old Boys on their appointments, promotions, achievements and 

success in their career. 

Mr. M. Elancheleyan - High Court Judge – Trincomalee 

Mr. Leninkumar - The District Judge and Magistrate of District Court, Chavakachcheri 

Dr. S. Raviraj - Senior Lecturer of Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna 

Dr. Bishman - Surgeon 

Mr. Balaretnaraja - CEO of Central Finance, Jaffna 

Mr. Vathulan - Asst. Manager, HNB Bank, Jaffna 

Mr. K. Janagan - Staff, Sampath Bank, Jaffna 

Mr. Nishakaran - Credit Manager (North East), Nations Trust Bank 

Mr. S. Antonypillai - Director, St. John's Academy, Jaffna 

International Teachers’ Day: 

The OBA as their annual celebration, joined with the Principal, the College staff and students 

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in celebrating the International Teachers’ Day held on 05 October 2012 in the Peto 

Memorial Hall. Our distinguished Old Boy Mr. K. Maran, spoke on behalf of the Old Boys and 

Mrs. J. Uthayakumar spoke on behalf of the parents. Retired teachers were invited to this 

occasion and were honored. The Old Boys sponsored this event. We are thankful to all those 

who contributed to the sponsorship. 

The fellowship lunch with the tutorial and non tutorial 

staff was sponsored by the OBA. 

College Boarders’ Day: 

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The Boarders’ Day Celebration was held on 13 & 14 

Dinner. 

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July 2012. The OBA sponsored the 

OBA in Action: 

1. The Old Boys of 96 Batch donated a Dressing Table to the Ladies Staff Room of SJC. 

2. Dr. Rajeev Arasaratnem (OBA UK) visited Jaffna and attended one of our Ex-Co Meetings 

and was introduced by our Principal. 

3. OBA paid for the cost of Jerseys for the Under 19 Football team of St. John's College. 

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4. Fundraising event by Mr. A E Manoharan (Pop Isai Chackaravarthy) was held on 4 

February 2013. 

Last, but not the least, I want to thank every Johnian especially the dedicated executive 

committee members and their families who have supported us with enthusiasm and new 

ideas, and most of all, for their dedicated time towards their Alma Mater – St John's College, 

Jaffna. 

M. Elampirayan 

(Hon. Secretary) 

 


ST. JOHN'S AND CHUNDIKULI GIRLS' COLLEGE 

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TORONTO, CANADA 

Welcome to the St. John's and Chundikuli 

Girls College Alumni Association's annual 

general meeting for the year 2012-2013. It is 

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our 26 Annual General Meeting. It gives me 

great pleasure to present you this report of 

our activities for 2012-2013. 

Our main aim is to help our schools achieve 

their goals. In order to accomplish this, we 

need our fellow old boys and old girls, and 

their families and friends to participate in all 

our activities. 

I am proud to say that we have achieved our 

mission for the year under the leadership of 

Mr. Deva Nalliah and Ms. Eileen Chinnah as 

Co-Chairpersons of the committee. Their 

dedication, compassion and innovation 

have helped us move ahead. Our very 

dedicated committee members who 

volunteer many hours towards the success 

of our association have proven their 

devotion to their Alma Mater. 

Executive Committee Meeting 

These meetings were held once every two to 

three months. This year meetings were held 

at 221 Finchdene Square. My sincere thanks 

to Yoga Arulnamby for generously allowing 

us to use his office for these meetings. We 

had six committee meetings this year in 

addition to a number of sub-committee 

meetings for each event. 

 

Membership 

Membership growth creates a larger 

network of volunteers, improves fellowship, 

and generates more income that will enable 

us to better support the schools and the 

Association. Last year we received 1 new life 

membership and 31 regular memberships. 

The total number of life members now 

stands at 116. Our committee member, Mrs. 

Kumuthini Thavarasalingam updates the 

address and phone numbers of the 

members' list. If there are changes to your 

contact information, we ask that you please 

advise us accordingly. 

Seniors Day 

The event took place on June 22nd, 2012 at 

J.J Swagat Banquet Hall, and was attended 

by more than seventy members. The ticket 

was priced at $15.00. The event included 

dancing, songs, games, and of course, the 

dinner, to the utmost satisfaction of the 

participants. Many members enjoyed 

sharing the happy memories of their young 

school days. Special thanks to the hard 

working subcommittee led by Ms. Lydia 

Tharmarajah for making this event a 

success. 

Annual Cricket Match 

The Cricket Match between the old boys of 

Jaffna Central College and St. John's College 

Jaffna was held on August 6th, 2012 at 

Sunnybrook Park Grounds, it was the 15 th 


Annual Masters Big Match and the 23 rd 

Annual Big Match. SJC teams won both 

matches. Mr. S.D Kulanathan captained the 

Masters Team and Mr. Nimal captained the 

Regular team and Mr. S.D Kulanathan was in 

charge for the event. The committee also 

wishes and thanks all the players for their 

time and commitment. 

TSSA Sports Day 

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TSSA was held on August 6 2012 at St John 

McDonald Collegiate Scarborough. 

Chundikuli Girls' College entered with three 

teams under the categories of "Open", 

"Under 23" and “Under 15” for Netball. The 

success of our teams was entirely due to the 

untiring efforts of Mrs. Kamalini Muraleetharan, 

Mrs. Kumuthini Thavarasalingam 

and Mrs. Nithi Sukumar. The endless support 

of our committee members is very much 

appreciated. 

Vaani Vizha 2011 

The event was celebrated on October 22nd, 

2012 at Senator O'Conner Collegiate. The 

program was conducted by Mr. Ron 

Ganeshalingam. This event was attended by 

more than two hundred guests. The 

program consisted of well-choreographed 

dances, vocal performances, instrumental 

numbers and speeches. At the end of the 

event the committee members served 

'Prasatham' which was prepared by the 

committee members. My sincere thanks go 

to the participants who performed in this 

event and made it a memorable evening. My 

special thanks go to the parents and 

teachers who spent countless hours training 

the participants. Furthermore, my heartfelt 

thanks to all donors for their generous 

donations. Thanks to all the committee 

members who contributed to the event and 

thanks to Mr. Arulnamby, Mr. Thavarasalingam 

and the subcommittee for organizing 

this great event. 

Dinner Dance 

The dinner dance for the year 2012 took 

place on Nov 3rd, 2012 at the Swagat 

Banquet Hall. This year our organization 

celebrated the Alumni's 25th anniversary. 

Principals from St. John's College and 

Chundikuli Girls' College were the special 

guests for the event. I would like to 

congratulate the subcommittee and those 

who were involved in doing a tremendous 

job in organizing the Dinner Dance. As you all 

know, real success comes from hard work, 

knowledge, smart choices, experience and 

persistence. This event undoubtedly 

embodies these qualities. 

I would like to thank Mr. Sudharsan 

Duraiappah and Mrs. Nayanthi Thurairajah 

for being the masters of ceremony and I 

would like to note that they did an excellent 

job. 

Mr. P. Rajkumar, please accept my sincere 

thanks for being the convener for the 

subcommittee and organizing the event and 

spending endless hours managing the travel 

arrangements of both the principals. Thanks 

to Mr. P. Rajkumar, Mr. S. D. Kulanathan and 

Mr. Yoga Arulnamby for their help in getting 

advertisements, coordinating sponsors and 

to Mr. Thavarasalingam for helping in 

releasing the souvenir. 

 


Some of you went above and beyond to sell 

the event tickets. Thank you. I encourage 

that future members retain this tenacity in 

the years to come, because the association 

really relies on you. Thanks to the rest of the 

committee members for helping out with 

the event. Please forgive me if I have missed 

your name. Overall, the event was superb 

and I am extremely proud of the work of the 

committee. 

Carol Service: - "Joy to the World" - A 

Service of Praise and Worship with Nine 

Lessons and Carols 

This event was held at Parkwood United 

Church on Saturday November 24th 2012. 

The Carol service was a success again due 

to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Eileen 

Chinniah and Mr. D Canaganayagam. As 

usual it was open to all, and the Parkwood 

United Church was overflowing with 

enthusiastic devotees. The Choir consisted 

of only Johnians and Chundikuli girls and the 

conductor was Mrs. Sapphire Navaratnarajah. 

My sincere thanks to all those who have 

helped us financially and physically to make 

this event memorable. My special thanks to 

the choir and choir mistress for their 

dedication and commitment. The collection 

at the end of the event in the church 

amounted to $1190.00. This money was 

rounded up and $600.00 was sent to each 

school. The evening's activities culminated 

with a time of fellowship. The entire 

executive committee did a great job. 

Donations to the Colleges 

1. $2500.00 was sent to each school as a 

regular donation. 

2. $1500.00 was sent to St John's College as 

a contribution to the English Improvement 

Project. 

3. $1200.00 was gathered from the 

collection at our Carol Service and was 

sent to both schools. Each school 

received $600.00. 

4. On a request from the Principal of 

Chundikuli Girls' College looking for 

sponsors towards the building of 

classrooms the committee decided to 

sponsor the building of one classroom. 

The estimate was eight thousand dollars. 

All Chundikuli girls in the Ex-co formed a 

special subcommittee and Sujo 

Devakumar was elected as the convener. 

The committee's collection exceeded the 

target and collected $9,500.00; the 

money is in the process of being remitted 

to the school. 

Thanks 

First and foremost, let me thank you - the 

members and all the well-wishers - for 

supporting us by participating in the events 

that we organized throughout the year. 

Thank you to the sponsors and the 

advertisers who have generously helped us 

year after year and the well-wishers who 

have contributed food items served at 

various events. 

I wish to express my sincere thanks to our Co- 

Chairpersons Mr. Deva Nalliah and Ms. 

Eileen Chinnah for their continuing 

 


leadership and the support they gave me. 

I also thank our Treasurer Mr. Walter 

Dharmarajah for being meticulous and 

thorough in managing the accounts and 

presenting reports in a timely manner. 

Last, but not least, thanks to all the 

dedicated committee members and families 

for their enthusiasm, support, new ideas and 

most of all, dedicating their precious time 

towards their alma mater. 

I will conclude my end of term Secretary 

Report with sincere thanks to all those who I 

have worked with over the last two years. I 

have enjoyed my time as Secretary very 

much and look forward to the accomplishments 

of future committees. 

Thank you. 

Nanthini Wijendran 

Gen. Secretary 

 


TEACHERS' GUILD 

President 

: Mr.T.J.Selvakumar 

Vice President : Mr.N.Ananthasabesan 

Secretary 

: Mrs.A.N.Kamalakumar 

Asst. Secretary : Mr.S.S.Thomas 

Treasurer 

: Mr.T.Rishikesan 

Committee Members : Miss.K.Selvaratnam 

Mrs.M.Nimalraj 

Mrs.S.D.Nagalingam 

Mrs.S.Ulaganathan 

Mr.B.Kasinathan 

Mr.T.Thabanesan 

Mr.R.S.Bavananthan 

Mr.A.Uthayakumar 

Mr.C.A.Aravinthan 

Mr.V.D.Jeyaruban 

Our Guild is pleased to submit the Annual Report 

for the year 2012. 

Membership: 

At present our guild consists of 120 members. 89 

permanent and 31 on temporary basis. We also 

welcome the following teachers who have been 

absorbed into the permanent cadre. 

Rev.P.Thanendra 

Mrs.S.A.Sitsabesan 

Mr.S.Prasanna 

Mr.K.G.Girishan 

Mr.S.Sivakaran 

Appointments: 

We congratulate Mr.V.S.B.Thuseetharan on his 

appointment as vice principal. The guild 

organized a felicitation with a lunch. 

Rev.P.Thanendra was appointed as the assistant 

chaplain during this period. We also congratulate 

him. 

Retirement: 

Mr.S.Antonypillai retired after serving the 

college for 34 years as teacher, supervisor and a 

vice principal. Mr.V.Sriskantharaja retired after 

serving the college for 31 years. Mr.B.Kasinathan 

retired after serving the college for 29 years. 

Mr.A.Augustine retired after serving the college 

for 30 years. 

They were dedicated teachers and we wish them 

a healthy and a happy retired life. 

Promotion: 

Mrs.S.Sivapalan was promoted as the supervisor 

for middle school. Our congratulations to her. 

Education: 

Mrs.S.Ananthasabesan has successfully 

completed her Bachelor's degree in Arts 

examination of the University of Jaffna. 

Mrs.S.D.Nagalingam and Mr.N.Pratheepan have 

successfully completed their Master's degree in 

English Literature and Sociology respectively. 

The flowing teachers have joined the Teachers’ 

colleges for their training. 

Mrs.S.R.Sivatharshan 

and Mr.T.S.Mayuran - Palaly Teachers’ college 

Mr.J.Anton Lugino 

and Miss.K.Kanagasabapathy 

- Kopay Teachers’ college 

Mr.R.Wigneswaran - KotakalaTeachers’college 

Mr.S.Senthilraj has joined the University of Jaffna 

for his Post Graduate Dip.in.Education. 

Marriages: 

Our congratulations to the following teachers on 

their marriage. 

 


Mr.G.Beno Rojothayan to Miss.Christina Dilojini 

Maheswaran 

Mr.Prasanna to Miss.Anita Sriskantharajah 

Mr.T.Ajanthan to Miss.Christabella Nishanthini 

Francis 

Mr.V.D.Jeyaruban to Miss.Betsy Karunya 

Ramakrishna 

Miss.J.P.Nagamuthu to Mr.J.Gnanaseelan 

Mr.V.Kumanan to Miss.Abigale Evangeline 

We wish them all a happy and prosperous life. 

Our guild felicitated them and wished them a 

prosperous married life. 

Funerals: 

We record with grief the demise of our teacher 

th 

Mr.T.Robert who passed away on 5 April, 2012. 

The members of the teachers' guild attended his 

funeral and conveyed their deepest sympathies 

to the members of his family. We convey our 

heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace. 

Teachers' Day: 

The old boys along with the students and parents 

celebrated the Global Teachers' day. Our staff 

who had completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 

years were honoured at this function. 

Games: 

Our Guild played a cricket match against our 

prefects' guild and the teachers' guild of Jaffna 

College Vaddukoddai, and a soccer match against 

the teachers’ guild of Jaffna Central College. 

Special Activities: 

We organized a trip to Batticaloa, Trincomalee 

and Mullaithivu. The members of the teachers' 

guild enjoyed this trip. 

Acknowledgements: 

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all the 

members of the guild for extending their 

cooperation in all our activities during this 

period. A special word of thanks is due to our 

principal for his guidance, support and 

willingness to help in all the activities of the guild. 

Mrs.A.N.Kamalakumar, 

Secretary. 

 


STAFF - 2012 

Principal: 

Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah, B.A. (Peradeniya), Te.Cer.Pr.Edu (Sri Lanka), 

P.G.D.E.M (Sri Lanka), P.G.D.R.E. (Birmingham, UK), 

C.S.A.S.C.P (Florida, USA), Sp.Post Gr.1 

Vice Principals: 

Mr. P.Sriharan, B.Sc. (Peradeniya), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), Sp.Post Gr.1 

Mr. V.S.B. Thuseetharan, B.Sc. (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), M.Ed. (Jaffna) 

Head Master, Primary School: 

Mr. A.H.Gnanarajan, B.A.(Jaffna), Specialist Trained (English), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), 

M.A.(P.Admin.) (Jaffna), TKT(Cambridge), EFL-Assessment (Maryland) 

Chaplain 

Rev. P. Thanendra, B.A. Sociology (Jaffna), B.Th.(Serampore), Dip in Counselling 

(Pilimatalawa) 

Supervisors: 

Lower Primary (Gr. 01 - 03) 

Mrs. E.I.Thevamithran, Specialist Trained (Primary Ed.) 

Upper Primary (Gr. 04 - 05) 

Mrs. R.Arudselvam, Specialist Trained (Primary Ed.) 

Middle School (Gr. 06 - 07) 

Mrs.S.Sivapalan, North Ceylon Fine Arts Society, Specialist Trained (Art) 

Junior Secondary (Gr.08 - 09 ) 

Mr.S.Chandramouleesan, B.A.(Peradeniya), Specialist Trained (Hinduism), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

Senior Secondary (Gr.10 - 11) 

Mr. A.Pirapaharan, Specialist Trained (Science) 

A/L Science 

Mr. M.M.Alphons, B.Sc. (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

A/L Arts & Commerce, & Hostel 

Mr. A.Augustine, B.Com.(Hons) (Sri Lanka), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

A/L Commerce & Coordinator - Clubs & Societies: 

Mr. T. Nanthakumaran, B.B.A (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

 


A/L Arts & Staff Development: 

Mr. A.M. Raviendran, B.A.(Hons) (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), M.Ed. (Jaffna) 

Prefect of Games: 

Mr. V. Kumanan, BA (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Phy.Edu) 

STAFF: 

Mr. T. Ajanthan, 

Mr. N.Ananthasabesan, 

Mrs. S.Ananthasabesan, 

Mr. J.Anton Lurgino, 

Mr. C.A. Aravinthan, 

Mr. J.G.N. Ariaratnam, 

Mr. B. Arun, 

Mr. R.S.Bavananthan, 

Mr. G. Beno Rajothayan, 

Mr. M. Chandrakumar, 

Mr. P. Edward Kajan, 

Mr. M. Edison, 

Mr. G. Girishan, 

Miss. A. Gnanendiran, 

Mrs. J.P. Gnanaseelan, 

Mr. G. Gopikrishna, 

Mr. G.A.Gracian, 

Mr. S. Harshan, 

Mr. A. Henry, 

Mrs. M. J. Jeno , 

Mr. V.D. Jeyaruban, 

Mrs. C. M. Jeyasingam, 

Mrs. A.N. Kamalakumar, 

Miss. K. Kanagasabapathy, 

Mr. K. Kalaichelvan, 

Mr. B. Kasinathan, 

Mr. M. Lingeswaran, 

Mr. T.S. Mayuran, 

Mr. S. Michael, 

Mr. K.S. Muhunthan, 

Mrs. S.D. Nagalingam, 

Mr. J .B. Nimalraj, 

Mrs. M. Nimalraj, 

Miss. H.S. Noel, 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

Specialist Trained (Primary Ed.) 


G.C.E.A/L 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

Specialist Trained (English), H.N.D.E. 

B.Sc.(Bangalore) 

Specialist Trained (Science) 

B.Sc. (Jaffna) 


Specialist Trainead (Primary Ed) 


B.Sc.(Hons.) Computing & Information System (London), 

H.N.C (Civil Eng.) (LSBU) AMBCS 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

G.C.E.(A/L) 

Specialist Trained (English) 

Dip-in-Physical Education (Jaffna) 

B.Sc (Jaffna) 

Specialist Trained (Agriculture) 

B.A. (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Primary Ed.), 

P.G.D.E. (OUSL) 

G.C.E(A/L) 

Specialist Trained (Commerce) 

B.A (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Primary Ed.), P.G.D.E. (NIE) 

G.C.E (A/L) 

B.Sc. (Hons) (Jaffna) 

B.A. (Peradeniya ), Specialist Trained (Tamil), 

P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), M.Ed (Jaffna), M.A.(Tamil) (Jaffna) 

B.Sc. (Kamaraj University), Specialist Trained (Mathematics) 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E.(A/L) 

B.Sc.(Hons) (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna), M.Ed. (Jaffna) 

B.A (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (English), M.A (English) 

B.B.A.(Jaffna) 


G.C.E.(A/L) 

 


Mr. C.A. Pararajasingam, C.P.E.(Cambridge), Specialist Trained (English) 

Mr. V. Prabahar, 

B.A.(Jaffna), P.G.D.E. 

Mr. G. Prabaharan, 


Mr. N. Pratheepan, 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

Miss. J. Rajathurai, 

G.C.E.(A/L) 

Mr. T.S. Richikesan, 

B.B.A.(Jaffna) 

Mr. T. Robert, 

B.A. (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Tamil), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

Mrs. J.A. Robinson, 

G.C.E.(A/L) 

Mrs. C.S. Roshan Sanjeevkumar, Specialist Trained (English), Dip. C.S.(Serampore) 

Mr. S. Roshan, 

B.A. (Jaffna), H.N.D.M., N.C.E. 

Mrs. J. P.Sarathilahan, B.A. (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Science) 

Mr. L. Satkunarajah, 

Dip-in-Science (Jaffna), P.G.D.E.(OUSL) 

Mr. T.J. Selvakumar, 

Specialist Trained (Mathematics) 

Miss. K. Selvaratnam, Specialist Trained (Science) 

Mr. S. Senthilraj, 

B.Sc.(Jaffna) 

Mr. S. Senthuran, 

B.A.(Fine Arts) (Art & Design) (Jaffna) 

Mr. N. Shanmugathasan, B.A. (Jaffna), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

Mrs. K. Shashitharan, B.A. (Jaffna), P.G.D.E.(NIE) 

Mrs. A. Sitsabesan, 


Mr. S. Sivakaran, 


Mrs. S. Sivapalan, 

North Ceylon Fine Arts Society, Specialist Trained (Art) 

Mr. M. Sivasubramaniam, B.Sc. (Hons) (Sri Lanka) 

Mrs. S.R.Sivatharshan, G.C.E.(A/L) 

Mr. S. Sriharan, 

B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Sri Lanka), P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

Mr. S. Sriskandaraj, 

B.Sc.(Chemistry) (Jaffna) 

Mrs.G. Suganthan, 

B.F.A (Music - Vocal) (Jaffna) 

Mr. A.D. Surendran, 

B.Com. (Jaffna) 

Mrs. K. Suthakar, 

B.Sc. (Sri Lanka), Dip in Information Tech. (ACS), 

P.G.D.E. (Jaffna) 

Mr. S. Sriprasanna, 

B.Sc.Hons.(Statistics) (Jaffna) 

Mr. T. Thabanesan, 


Mr. C. Thayaparan, 


Mr. P. Thayaparan, 

B.Com. (Jaffna) 

Mrs. K. Theivendra, 

B.A (Jaffna), Specialist Trained (Science) 

Mr. S.S. Thomas, 


Mr. S.Uirovium, 

B.Sc.(Physics) (Jaffna), P.G.D.E (OUSL) 

Mrs. S.Ulaganathan, G.C.E. A/L 

Mrs. K. Umakanthan, B.A (Fine Arts) (Jaffna), Dip in Tamilology (Thanjavur) 

Mr. A. Uthayakumar, B.F.A (Fine Arts) (Jaffna) 

Mrs.P.Vageesan, 


 


Mr. S. Vinoth, 

Mr. R. Wigneswaran, 

ASSOCIATE STAFF: 

Mr. T. Atputharaj, 

Mr. R. Balachandran, 

Mr. S. Cyril Amalan, 

Mrs.M. Ganeshamoorthy, 

Miss. M. Kanesh 

Mr. W. Kulendran, 

Mr. P. Lavendra, 

Miss. M.C. Leonsius, 

Mr. A. Luxman, 

Miss. C.D. Maheswaran, 

Mr. P. Maheswaran, 

Mr. A.H. Mahooruph, 

Mr. S. Mathivarnan 

Mr. S. Muthulingam, 

Mrs. W. S. Nesakumar, 

Mr. S.K. Panjendrarajan, 

Mr. B. Prasath, 

Miss. S. Rajaratnam, 

Mr. N. Rameshwaran, 

Miss. R. Ratnasingam, 

Mrs. T. Renard, 

Miss. M.J. Sebastiampillai, 

Mr. A. Thangarajah, 

Mr. S. Thiruchelvam, 

Mr. T. Vakeesan 

Mr. G. Vijirathan, 

Mr.P.Pirasanth 

Mr.E.Nirmalan 

Mrs.M.Rasaratnam 

Miss.A.Selvadurai 

Miss.A.A.Alles 

Miss.A.A.Pirabaharan 

Mrs.S.Ganesharajah 

Mr.P.Arunkumar 

OFFICE STAFF: 

Mrs.I.I. Pirapaharan 

Mrs.C.D.Premakumar 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 


B.A.(Jaffna) 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

B.Sc. (Hons) (Colombo), P.G.D.E. (OUSL) 

B.A. (Ceylon), Dip in Edu. (Ceylon) 

G. A. Q. (Peradeniya) 

G.C.E. A/L 

M.Sc. (Patrice Lumumba) 

G.C.E. A/L 

H.N.D.E. 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E. A/L 

B.A. (Jaffna) 

B.Sc., Dip in Edu. 

Dip in Journalism 

G.C.E. A/L 

G.C.E.A/L 

B.A 

B.A 

B.Sc.in Plant Biology & Plant Bio Technology 

M.A in Tamil, B.A 

College of Education 

M.Sc 

B.Sc in Agriculture Science 

Clerk/Typist 

Accountant 

 


Mr. A.Muruganantham 

Mrs.S.S.Vijayapathy 

Mrs.A. S.Yogaratnam 

Mr. M. Elangarajah 

Mr. K. Gershan Dhiran 

Miss. J. Selvarajah 

Mr. K. Suvanthiran 

Mr. R. Suvaraj 

Mrs.R.Chandrasari 

Miss.J.N.Selvarajah 

Mrs.M.N.Sugirtharaj 

WELFARE STAFF: 

Mr. A. Donald 

Mr. R. Nishan 

Miss. M.N. Alveenus 

Mr.S.Selvaratnam 

LIBRARY STAFF: 

Mrs. S.Arumugasigamani 

Technician / In charge of Maintenance / Instructor-Computer 

Unit. 

Clerk / Typist 


Clerk 



Assistant 

Librarian 

WORK SUPERVISOR: 

Mr. T.Sivarajah 

LABORATORY STAFF: 

Mr. K.Yogaratnam 

OTHER STAFF: 

Mr. K. Chandrasooriyar 

Mr. S. Jeyarajah 

Mr. K. Mahendran 

Mr. K. Murugavel 

Mr. N.Natkunarajah 

Mr. M.Paramesan 

Mr. A. Romas 

Mr. K. Sooriyakumar 

Mr. T. Tharmarajah 

Mr. V. Visvendra 

Mr. A. Hanharan 

Mr. J. Ketheeswaran 

Mr. M. Mohanraj 

Mr. A. Nagaratnam 

Mr. T. Packiyarajah 

Mr. S. Pirashanthan 

Mr. M. Selvaratnam 

Mr. K. Thanushan 

Mr. V. Thayalan 

Mr. M. Yogarajah 

 


STUDENTS’ SECTION 

GOLD MEDAL ORATORY 2012 

Winner (2012) S.Sajeevan 

This is an extract of a speech delivered by 

President Barack Obama on 'Back to School' 

on September 8, 2009. 

Hello everyone – how's everybody doing 

today? I know that it's your first day and 

some of you are probably wishing it were still 

summer, and you could've stayed in bed just 

a little longer this morning. 

I want to talk to you about your education. 

I've talked to your teachers, parents and to 

your government about their 

responsibilities for giving you the 

opportunities you deserve. But at the end of 

the day, we can have the most dedicated 

teachers, the most supportive parents, and 

the best schools in the world – and none of it 

will matter unless all of you fulfill your 

responsibilities; unless you pay attention to 

those teachers, listen to your parents and 

put in the hard work it takes to succeed. 

Every single one of you has something you're 

good at. And you have a responsibility to 

yourself to discover what that is. Maybe you 

could be a good writer – but you might not 

know it until you write a paper for your 

English class. Maybe you could be an 

inventor – maybe even good enough to 

come up with the next iPhone – but you 

might not know it until you do a project for 

your science class. 

 

And no matter what you want to do with 

your life – I guarantee that you'll need an 

education to do it. And what you make of 

your education will decide your own life, 

your own future and the future of this 

country. If you don't do well – if you quit on 

school – you're not just quitting on yourself, 

you're quitting on your country. 

I know a lot of you have challenges in your 

lives right now that can make it hard to focus 

on your school work. I know what it's like. 

My father left my family when I was two 

years old, and I was raised by a single mother 

who struggled to pay the bills and wasn't 

able to give us things the other kids had. She 

couldn't send me to a decent school. She 

taught me the lessons herself. But I was 

fortunate. I got the opportunity to go to 

college and follow my dreams. 

Maybe some of you don't have adults in your 

life to give you the support you need. Maybe 

someone in your family has lost their job. 

Maybe you have friends who are pressuring 

you to do things you know aren't right. But at 

the end of the day, the circumstances of your 

life are not an excuse for neglecting your 

homework, having a bad attitude, talking 

back to your teacher, or cutting class. Where 

you are right now doesn't have to determine 

where you'll end up. No one's written your 

destiny. You write your own destiny. 


I'm thinking about Andoni Schultz, who's 

fought brain cancer since he was three. He's 

endured all sorts of surgeries, one of which 

affected his memory, so it took him 

hundreds of extra hours to do his 

schoolwork. But he never fell behind, and 

he's headed to college this fall. 

Andoni faced challenges in his life just like 

you do. But he refused to give up. And I 

expect all of you to do the same. 

No one's born being good at things, you 

become good at things through hard work. 

You won't necessarily succeed at everything 

the first time you try but that's OK. Michael 

Jordan was cut from his high school 

basketball team, and he lost hundreds of 

games during his career. But he once said, "I 

have failed over and over and over again in 

my life. And that is why I succeed." 

So keep trying. When you're discouraged 

don't ever give up on yourself. Because 

when you give up on yourself, you give up on 

your country. 

So today, I want to ask you, what's your 

contribution going to be? What discoveries 

will you make? 

Your teachers, and I are doing everything we 

can but you've got to do your part too. I 

expect you to get serious. I expect you to put 

your best effort into everything you do. I 

expect great things from each of you. So 

don't let your family or your country or 

yourself down. Make us all proud. I know 

you can do it. Thank you. 

 


My Flower Garden 

waterfalls in the central parts of Sri Lanka. 

I have a small flower garden in front of my 

house. It is very beautiful. There are shoe 

flowers, roses, sun flowers, orchids and 

jasmines in my garden. I keep some 

flowering plants in the clay pots. I water the 

garden every day. I weed and manure the 

garden regularly. I always keep the garden 

clean. My brother also helps me to keep it 

nicely. I admire my garden very much. 

MY PET 

My Motherland 

S. Mathushan 

Grade 3 

My pet is a dog. Its name is Puppy. It is black 

in colour. It has very beautiful eyes. It likes to 

eat meat and fish. Every Sunday I wash its 

body with soap and warm water. Puppy is a 

faithful animal. Puppy plays with me in the 

evenings. It loves to play with the ball. I love 

my pet very much. 

S. Adsayan 

Grade 3 

I am proud to say that Sri Lanka is my 

motherland. Sri Lanka is a beautiful small 

island in the Indian Ocean. It is called as the 

pearl of the Indian Ocean because of its 

unmatched natural beauty. The colonial 

rulers described this beautiful land as 

‘India's Pendant', 'Asia's Dot',' Land of Gems' 

and 'Store of Grains of the East.’ 

Sri Lanka is in the shape of a mango. It is a 

tropical country. The grasslands, mountains 

and waterfalls give great beauty to my 

country. We can see mountains and 

 

Our forefathers were very good in 

architecture. Sigiriya rock is a good example 

of such work. Every year lots of tourists visit 

Sri Lanka to admire its beauty. 

Sri Lanka is famous for tea and gems. The 

textile industry too is well developed in Sri 

Lanka. Sri Lanka is an agricultural country. 

We can see lots of ponds in Sri Lanka. They 

were built by our ancient kings. Fishing is 

also a main industry in Sri Lanka. There are 

lots of cottage industries that keep our 

traditional arts and crafts alive. 

Sri Lanka is a country of multiethnic groups. 

Each ethnicity has its own traditions, culture 

and customs. All the communities live in 

peace and harmony. I love my motherland 

very much. 

Gardening 


P.Sudharon 

Grade- 4 

Gardening is an interesting hobby which 

gives us pleasure. A small plot of land is 

enough to do gardening. We can plant 

onions, chillies, brinjals, pumpkins, beans 

and other vegetables in our garden. We 

must water the plants and add manure to 

the plots. We should pluck the weeds often 

and destroy them. We should also observe 

the plants carefully and spray insecticides 

when necessary. If we grow the plants 

carefully, we can get a good harvest. 

Gardening is a very useful hobby too. 

U. Vaseekaran 

Grade- 4

Farming 

Farming is the oldest profession in the world. 

Long before machines were invented, most 

of the people were farmers. They depended 

on the soil, plants and animals. Our ancestors 

were all either hunters or farmers. Human 

life on earth became easier after humans 

learned to grow plants and rear domestic 

animals. 

According to National Geography Education, 

'Agriculture is the art and science of 

cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising 

livestock. It includes the preparation of plant 

and animal products for people to use and 

their distribution to markets.’ Therefore 

agriculture includes animal husbandry as 

well. The history of agriculture dates back 

thousands of years. Its development has 

been incredible with the advancement of 

science and technology. In developing 

countries, farming is essentially seasonal 

and they depend on annual rainfall. In 

developing countries where farms are much 

larger, life of farmers is harder. As a result 

people do not prefer to choose to be 

employed in the farming sectors. Well-paid 

sedentary occupations attract the modern 

youth much more than traditional farming. 

Nowadays farmers use a lot of chemical 

fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. These 

chemicals pollute the soil and water. Water 

can also be polluted by excessive irrigation. 

Christmas 

Christmas is an important festival for 

Christian people. They celebrate this festival 

on the 25th of December every year. Lord 

Jesus Christ was born on this day. The houses 

of the Christian people are decorated before 

the celebrations. The Christians make 

Christmas cakes and short eats for 

Christmas. They are usually busy during the 

Christmas season. 

Children enjoy this season very much. They 

light crackers and send Christmas cards to 

their friends and relatives. When the 

postmen give the cards they feel very happy 

and open them. The parents also get 

greeting cards from their friends and 

relatives. 

During the Christmas season, members of 

churches visit houses with Santa Clauses and 

sing the Carol Songs. They wish the 

members of the families, a merry Christmas. 

The Santa gives gifts to the children, and 

when they get them, they feel very happy. 

On Christmas day, Christians go to churches, 

worship and pray. They prepare a good lunch 

with tasty curries and enjoy themselves. 

Friends and relatives visit them in the 

evening. They are served with Christmas 

cakes, short eats and tea. Christmas day is an 

enjoyable day for Christians who live all over 

the world. 

Farmers are the backbones of any nation. 

Therefore governments should provide all the 

facilities to safeguard the farmers. 

 


Helicopter 

High in the sky above the ground, 

Hovers a helicopter 

It lands on the green grass below 

Children run to see the fun 

Over the long green grass 

Doors open and people climb in 

And the rotors wave goodbye 

And high in the sky above the ground, 

Hovered the helicopter 

Till it vanished from our sight 

But what a story we had! 

To take with us to school. 

Why We Need Teachers 

helping hand to come up in life. 

Teachers always share their knowledge with 

their students. They are called storehouses 

of knowledge. They can also be called the 

students' companions because they are with 

us, in everything we do at school. On top of 

all these, teachers are our supporters 

because they help us in many ways. They 

play an important role in moulding our 

characters and changing our destiny in life. 

They are always occupied with their workteaching 

lessons, setting test papers, 

correcting homework and so on. Teachers 

who sometimes work around the clock are 

dedicated to their jobs. 

Students have plenty of books and sources 

of information they could refer to, to do their 

studies on their own. So, why do they need 

teachers? It is because, even though they 

have all the sources of information before 

them, they do not have a proper 

understanding of what exactly is said or 

presented there. If an adult cannot refer to 

all the sources of information at his 

fingertips and become a doctor, how can a 

student become learned in a field on his 

own? He can't. Students need learned 

persons to explain the subject matter to 

them. And who could do this other than a 

teacher? 

Teachers are indispensable. Apart from 

parents, they provide us with information 

and guide us in the right path. They play a key 

role in our education - not by just teaching 

what is in textbooks, but also by teaching us 

good habits, values, etc. They give us a 

 

Even though we have our parents at home 

who are keen to help us with our studies, 

they may be unable to do so due to lack of 

time or knowledge. They may not know how 

to explain the subject matter to us in such a 

way that we understand it easily. This is 

where teachers step in. Therefore,as already 

stated, teachers are indispensable when it 

comes to education. 

Our Planet Earth 

G.Aaron Melvin 

Grade 6 

Our planet Earth is situated in a solar system. 

The centre of the solar system is the Sun. 

Eight planets including the Earth rotate 

around the sun in an elliptical orbit. Earth is 

the only planet where life exists. Earth is 4.5 

billions year old and it's the host to all forms 

of life. 


It is a distressing fact that 90% of the species 

that lived in this world are already extinct. 

There are several reasons for these 

extinctions. They are volcanic eruptions, 

flooding and radial fluctuations. These events 

have washed out most of the species from 

our planet. 

There was a time when men didn't know 

what the shape of the world we were living 

in, was. In ancient times, they thought that 

the Earth was flat. It took several years to 

prove that it was spherical in shape. But 

today, Science and Technology has grown by 

leaps and bounds. There are new inventions 

almost every day. These inventions are often 

good to humans, but harmful to Earth. For 

example, the inventions of motor vehicles 

while enabling men to travel easily, emits 

smoke which affect the ozone layer around 

the earth. When the ozone layer which 

protects the Earth from harmful rays is 

damaged, the intensity of the rays entering 

into the earth's atmosphere increases. This 

in turn melts the sheets of ice found in Polar 

Regions resulting in the rise of sea level. 

It is our duty to protect our Earth which had 

once been a beautiful paradise. This planet 

does not belong to us alone but to all the 

other living beings as well. We have 

absolutely no right to destroy this beautiful 

planet. It was Mother Nature who fulfilled all 

your needs. She is your soul. 

If this earth is to be preserved for our 

children and our children's children, there is 

only one thing to do; be friendlier with 

nature. 

 

Books 

Books are an important source of 

knowledge. Not only do books give information, 

they can also help us to overcome 

loneliness. A good book is considered as a 

good companion. Our companions can be in 

the form of small storybooks, novels, fairy 

tales and/or folk tales. As students, we 

should read stories, books on general knowledge, 

poems, biographies, adventures, 

histories, science, etc to develop our reading 

skills. If we read good books constantly we 

can improve our reading skills considerably. 

To get various types of books, we have to 

enrol ourselves as members in a library. In a 

library, we can borrow and read books of our 

choice. All kinds of useful books are available 

in a library. Reading these books will 

improve our reading skills and general 

knowledge. Therefore the library should be 

made use of as much as possible. 

At present, most students do not have 

enough free time to read books because 

they attend tuition classes after school. 

Because of this, the habit of reading is 

becoming less popular among students, 

both here and abroad. Most students spend 

their free time playing computer games and 

watching television. However, I would say 

that reading books is a much better practice 

than watching television during your spare 

time since books give us not only knowledge 

but also entertainment. Every student must 

read books at least one hour a day. This will 

ensure that they spend their leisure time in a 

useful manner. 

“READING MAKES A MAN PERFECT” 

R. Josh Praveen 

Grade 7 


My Leisure Time Activity 

Leisure Time Activity 

The routine work that we do every day 

brings monotony into our lives. To break the 

monotony, we often look for interesting and 

exciting things to do. Hobbies are perhaps 

the best way to find a distraction. They are 

creative and enhance our personality too. 

We all need to entertain ourselves from time 

to time. Sometimes, a good hobby is very 

useful. Hobbies basically provide recreation. 

They entertain us and at the same time they 

give us something of value. 

My leisure time activity is singing. People 

often take up gardening, reading, stamp 

collecting, etc as leisure time activities but I 

love listening to music and singing. I have a 

large collection of CDs and I listen to all kinds 

of music from Classical to Rock and from 

Indian to Western. I sit with a paper and a 

pen and write down the lyrics of the songs. 

Then, I hum along and soon I know the tunes 

too. I switch the CD player off and pretend to 

be the singer myself. I sing the songs exactly 

the way they were sung by the playback 

singers. I succeed at times and sometimes, I 

fail. 

Whenever I go to parties, my friends 

persuade me to sing. Once I begin, the party 

livens up, the people join in and the place is 

filled with the sound of music. I feel proud of 

myself and my friends praise me saying that I 

brought life to the otherwise dull party. 

It has been rightly said that an idle mind is a 

devil's workshop. It is therefore essential to 

remain busy – even when one is free. 

S. Yathavakumar 

Grade 8 

 

Everyone has free time but most of us waste 

our free time by sitting in front of the 

television set or by talking about immaterial 

things with others. I spend my leisure in a 

useful manner. I have a small garden at 

home where I spend almost my entire free 

time. 

I got the idea of having a home garden from 

the internet. I was attracted by the pictures 

of beautiful home gardens in Sri Lanka and 

abroad. 

Valuable information on home gardens is 

also available in the internet. At first, I began 

with a few ornamental plants, vegetable 

plants and fruit trees. They have grown in 

size with time and now, everyone on our 

street admires my garden. 

Now, the garden is divided into four parts. 

Crotons and flowers fill the front part. Shady 

trees bearing fruits are on both sides of the 

house. In the backyard, I have planted a 

variety of vegetables. Pathways made of 

stones and lawns make the garden more 

attractive. To me, it looks like a mini park. 

Every one wonders how a small child like me 

can create such a beautiful garden. 

This garden is my 'mini-bank.' I never 

depend on my parents for money. I sell fruits 

and vegetables and with the money I get, I 

buy plants, seeds and other necessities. I 

collect cow dung and kitchen waste to 

produce compost. At present, too much of 

chemicals are used in cultivation and this 

causes harmful effects on humans. But my 

products are fresh, clean and free of 

chemicals. 


Gardening is a useful hobby. It provides an 

extra income and gives pleasure to the mind. 

You too can create a beautiful home garden. 

E. Joy Vithushan 

Grade 8 

In later years, the trophy risked falling into 

the hands of occupying troops. So, the 

Italian Vice-President of FIFA, Dr.Ottorino 

Barassi, hid the trophy in a shoe-box under 

his bed throughout the Second World War 

and thus saved it. 

FIFA World Cup 

All the sports fans in Europe, South America, 

Australia, Sri Lanka, Asia and all over the 

world are waiting for the 2014 FIFA World 

Cup. This is one of the biggest sporting 

events in the world. This soccer tournament 

was inaugurated in 1930. The original idea 

was to have it every four years like the Olympics. 

The third President of FIFA, Jules Rimet 

brought the world's strongest soccer teams 

together to battle for the Championship. 

The first world cup held in Uruguay had only 

thirteen teams. Many European teams 

didn't take part in the tournament because 

they refused to travel all the way to Uruguay. 

The first FIFA World Cup was held in July 

1930. Argentina, Uruguay, the United States 

and Yugoslavia qualified for the semi-finals. 

In the final, hosts and pre-tournament 

favourites Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 

in front of a crowd of 93,000 people, and 

became the first nation to win the World 

Cup. 

There are also some strange facts about the 

world cup trophy. Once the world cup trophy 

was stolen. It was later found buried under a 

tree in England by a dog named Pickles. 

When England won the trophy that year, as a 

reward, Pickles was invited to the celebration 

banquet. 

 

There have been seventeen tournaments 

since 1930 but only seven winners. The 

original Trophy of FIFA World Cup named the 

Jules Rimet cup, was 35cm in height and 

made of sterling silver – it was gold plated as 

well. This trophy is now permanently owned 

by Brazil after its third victory in 1970. The 

current trophy is 36cm in height and made of 

18 carat gold. The winner retains the trophy 

until the next world cup and is then given a 

gold-plated replica. All the teams are now 

waiting for the chance to drink from the 

world's most famous cup. 

Importance of Trees 

S.Kaarunyan 

Grade 9 

Trees are tall plants with hard and thick 

stems - they are nature's wonders and a 

great gift to mankind as well as to all other 

living beings. Trees are immensely useful to 

us. Trees are precious. Trees provide us 

endless benefits. Trees help not only human 

beings but also other living beings. Trees are 

everywhere. 

Trees help us to maintain environmental 

balance. Trees can make the climate cool 

and the air pure. In rainforests, where there 

are many trees, there is frequent rainfall. 

Trees stand as a buffer against floods, 

droughts and soil erosions. So trees are 


essential for the environment. Trees play 

such an important part on the various 

ecosystems that it can be said without doubt 

that if there are no trees, there will be no life. 

During daytime, trees give out oxygen which 

is important for living beings. The rainforests 

which are full of trees produce 50 

percentage of the world's oxygen. Trees also 

produce medicinal products. Two other 

reasons why trees are important are 

because they are primary energy sources 

and home to numerous animals. 

A tree in its lifetime, which is much longer 

than ours, can provide endless benefits for 

generations. Trees are so important and 

precious that we cannot imagine life without 

trees. According to the Holy Bible, God gave 

a beautiful garden called Eden where Adam 

and Eve led a wonderful life. The garden was 

full of nice trees and plants. 

Nowadays, wildfire threatens millions of 

trees. Various human activities too destroy 

trees. Industrialization, farming, Chena 

cultivation, expanding villages and 

farmlands are some of the root causes for 

deforestation. 

Joyce Kilmer wrote a lovely poem about 

trees. According to him, trees, which are 

lovelier than any poem anyone can write and 

has written, look at God and raise their leafy 

arms to pray. In the last lines of his poem, he 

says, 'Poems are made by fools like me,But 

only God can make a tree.’ 

Trees help man from the time they are 

saplings till they are sturdy and tall. They 

help man even as they decompose. 

 

It's not too late for us to plant trees. Let us 

grow trees. Let's grow green and go green. 

T.Jeffrey Watson 

Grade 9 

The Value of Newspapers 

There are many sources of information. But, 

for more than a century, newspapers have 

been the most popular medium of obtaining 

news. The newly developed radios, 

televisions, internet, etc. has in no way 

diminished the position and power of 

newspapers. No alternatives for newspapers 

are likely to be found in the years to come. 

Newspapers will continue to be the 

cheapest, swiftest and the most popular 

means of acquiring news. They have become 

an important and indispensable feature of 

our modern and competitive life. To many 

people, the morning newspaper is far more 

important than even their breakfast! 

In Sri Lanka there are local newspapers like 

Thinakural, Uthayan, Valampuri, Elanadu, 

etc. and also national newspapers like the 

Daily news, The Times of Ceylon, The Ceylon 

Observer, The island, The Thinakaran and 

The Veerakesari. Newspapers like the 

London Times, Washington Sun, The Madras 

Hindu and Pravda are internationally known 

and read. 

A newspaper reporter must produce news 

items in a skilful and interesting manner. The 

editor is perhaps, the most important 

person. 


A standard newspaper has a variety of 

features. Normally, the main news of that 

particular day can be seen in the front page 

of a newspaper. The editorial is usually in the 

middle sheet where the Editor expresses his 

views on the burning question of the day. 

The Editor has a delicate and responsible 

task to perform in the interpretation of the 

news. There is a page where the views and 

opinions of the readers /public opinions are 

published. Newspaper cartoons are a source 

of delight for those with a sense of humour. 

Then there is the junior page, a women's 

page, a sports section, a students' section, a 

trade and commerce section and numerous 

advertisements. 

Newspapers are useful to us in many ways. 

They help us to spend our leisure usefully, 

educate us and keep us well-informed. They 

bring us all types of news about wars, air 

crashes, accidents, earthquakes, murders, 

inventions, discoveries, etc. They also create 

in us an interest in national and international 

affairs. 

Media is a powerful force. They have elected 

governments to power and stripped Kings of 

their thrones. Therefore, newspapers must 

always encourage what is good and 

condemn what is bad. They must influence 

the people to think and act on correct lines. 

Newspapers can easily change the thoughts, 

words and deeds of the general public over 

time because they possess a weapon that is 

mightier than the sword - the pen 

T.Brahman 

Grade 10 

 

Save this World, Save Yourself ... 

In 1969, man did the unthinkable of that 

time! Yes, Neil Armstrong landed on moon. 

And in 2011, a new planet, named 

HD85512b, about 36 light-years away from 

our Earth was found. 'This could be one of 

the most Earthlike worlds yet,' reported 

National Geographic. Now, man knows 

more about outer space than inner peace. 

Man has lost his peace completely. 

Newspapers, today, are filled with news of 

terrorism, kidnapping, bomb blasts, etc. 

Mother Earth has so many issues to cope 

with. Why are all these happening? It is due 

to the selfish nature of man. 

Before the world can be changed, there 

must be a change of hearts – a change in 

attitudes. We must let love govern. Children 

are full of love. If children can love, why can't 

adults? 

Pollution is a major threat to the world. 

Water, air and land are being polluted and 

the level of carbon dioxide is on the increase. 

We destroy more trees than we plant. 

During wars, where men kill and maim men, 

we cause irreparable damage to nature. The 

consequences of the nuclear bomb that 

America detonated above Hiroshima can be 

felt even now. 

If provoked beyond her tolerance level, 

Mother Nature would react violently and 

punish us. In December 2004, Mother 

Nature's fury culminated in a crescendo and 

she unleashed her fury, leaving a wake of 

destruction to lives and property – the 


tsunami. She is capable of reacting in more 

violent ways. It would be in the best interest 

of humanity to take measures to pacify her. 

If we love each other, the world will be filled 

with joy. If we do something unselfish to 

someone, that someone might act 

unselfishly and with compassion when 

dealing with a person in need. So let us start 

a cycle of love and selfless acts. As Michael 

Jackson in his song, implies, it is not possible 

to change everyone in this world. He 

suggests changing the 'Man in the Mirror' to 

make this world a better place for our 

children and our children's children. The 

change must begin from one's own heart. 

We all have to change – and be the change 

we want to see in the world. We must live at 

peace with everyone and with Mother 

Nature. 

J.Volta Jebaprashanth 

Grade 10 

The Impact of Internet on 

Education 

Aglobalcomputernetworkproviding a variety 

of information and communication facilities, 

consisting of interconnected network using 

standardized protocols is referred to as the 

internet. 

In the latter part of 1960's, a global network 

was utilized by the Department of Defense 

of the United States under their Advanced 

Research Project Agency. Their network was 

entitled as ARPANET (Advanced Research 

Project Agency). The main objective of 

ARPANET was to connect universities, 

 

research institutes and computer systems 

easily with one another. A global network 

which was started in this manner gradually 

evolved as the modern Internet. 

Today, the internet is a gigantic library which 

has almost everything that people require – 

a library which can provide the information 

asked for at record speed. The internet is 

therefore a boon for those in the education 

field. Students as well as teachers can access 

any information from the internet with the 

click of a button. 

The information found in the net falls under 

many genres. Unlike going to the library and 

taking short notes, logging into the net will 

enable you to take short notes, get elaborate 

explanations, tutorials, past question 

papers, videos with illustrations, 

discussions, etc. The experience can be quite 

different from our ordinary classroom 

teaching-learning process. 

By using the internet, students gain more 

knowledge; they also find it easier to study 

short notes which are uploaded on the 

internet. The tutorials uploaded by various 

educational institutions all over the word 

help the students to check their knowledge 

on that particular subject. Youtube consists 

of many official channels of educational 

institutions around the globe. Hence students 

can get a clear idea about the lessons through 

videos. Most of the academic websites allow 

viewers to comment, ask questions and carry 

out a discussion. These can be very useful. 

Internet also affects the educational sector 

adversely. Video games, social networks, 

junk mails, pornography and sexually 


explicit contents can distract a student from 

his studies. However, overall, the internet is 

very advantageous in the field of education. 

It is the responsibility of the student to walk 

clear of the pitfalls. 

R.Archulan 

Grade 11 

Television Violence and Kids 

What has the world come to these days? 

Everywhere one looks, violence rears its ugly 

head. We see it in the streets, alleys, school 

and even at homes. The last of these is a 

major source of violence. In many people's 

living rooms, there sits a trigger for violence 

that often goes unnoticed - the television 

set! 

Children who watch television are often 

pulled into a world of violence. Much 

research has been done on the impact of TV 

on young minds and it has been found, time 

and again that television is a source of 

violent behaviour in children. 

situations were directly caused by children 

watching violent television. 

Not only does television violence affect the 

child's youth, but it can also affect his or her 

adulthood. Some psychologists and 

psychiatrists feel that continued exposure to 

such violence might unnaturally speed up 

the impact of the adult world on the child. 

This can force the child into premature 

maturity. As the child matures into an adult, 

he can become bewildered, have a greater 

distrust towards others, a superficial 

approach to adult problems and even an 

unwillingness to become an adult. Television 

violence can destroy a young child's mind. 

The effects of this violence can be longlasting. 

Perhaps the most important way to 

prevent children from watching television 

violence is to stop it where it starts. The 

parents should step in and turn the set off 

when a violent programme comes on T.V. 

Submitted by R.Dean Osbert 

Grade 11 

Though it is an accepted fact that aggression 

and television viewing go hand in hand, not 

much is being done about it. Some are trying 

to fight this problem while those in authority 

are turning a blind eye to it. Others don't 

seem to care. 

In one case, a nine-year-old boy received a 

bad report card from his teacher. He 

suggested sending the teacher poisoned 

candy as revenge as he had seen on television 

the night before. These are certainly startling 

examples to how television can affect the 

child. It must be pointed out that all of these 

 

Alcohol, Alcoholics and 

Alcoholism 

‘The problem with drinking...if something 

bad happens you drink in an attempt to 

forget; if something good happens you drink 

in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens 

you drink to make something happen.’ 

― Charles Bukowski 

Substances that stop or slow down the 


nervous impulses and signals are known as 

narcotic drugs. These type of drugs reduce 

the efficiency of the brain and put the brain 

under its 'spell.' Alcohol is one such 

substance. 

People get addicted to alcohol very quickly. 

Alcohol consumption is on the increase 

globally. Millions of people across the world 

regardless of age and sex have fallen victims 

to this vicious habit. W.H.O. which defines 

alcoholism as a prolonged health disorder, 

has found that more males than females and 

more illiterate than literate take up to 

drinking. 

Ethyl alcohol is a colourless liquid that is 

frequently used in making alcohol. It is 

prepared by fractional distillation and 

fermentation. This liquid, if ingested, 

changes our brain's thinking. Thinking 

becomes blurred and slow. Scientist call this 

'the dopamine effect.’ 

crisis they have fallen into. Thus taking 

alcohol due to financial problems and 

financial problems due to alcohol happen in 

a cyclic manner. 

A person addicted to alcohol understands its 

negative consequences but is willing to 

exchange them for the temporary feeling of 

being on 'cloud nine.' Such people are, in my 

opinion, selfish unintelligent cowards! 

A little known fact about alcohol addiction is 

that it is hereditary like diabetes and 

pressure. Genetic disorder which leads to 

addiction is very hard to cure. Scientists have 

found out that the son of an alcoholic has a 

greater chance of becoming an alcoholic 

himself. 

It is very difficult to overcome this addiction. 

It is better not to get started rather than not 

knowing how to finish. In other words, 

prevention is better than cure. 

Some naive people think that alcohol gives 

them a sense of liberty and a great amount 

of energy to overcome fatigue. On the 

contrary, alcohol destroys their health 

gradually. Alcohol might give one 

drowsiness and therefore temporary 

happiness and relief from weariness; but on 

the long run, it steals the happiness of the 

family and puts the person who is addicted 

at risk of losing his/her life. 

Some gutless and stupid people use alcohol 

to 'forget' their financial problems. This 

expensive habit drives the family into a 

greater monetary trouble. Then they use 

alcohol again not to remember the financial 

 

The life that the Almighty has given us is 

beautiful. It is like a flower garden with 

flowers in bloom. It is best not to set fire to it 

by watering it with alcohol... 

World Peace 

C.Kirushanth 

Grade 12 

World Peace is an ideal. This ideal, if 

achieved could summon in freedom, peace 

and happiness among and within all nations 

and people. 

In the beginning, mankind lived with 

interdependence and therefore at peace 


with one another. Their very existence 

depended on their unity. As years passed 

and population increased, differences in 

opinions surfaced. Race, religion and 

complexion began to divide the population. 

The differences in opinions were so great 

that it resulted in many hostilities; French 

Revolution, Russian Revolution, WWI and 

WWII are to name a few. 

Loss of lives, limbs and natural resources 

result during and due to war. In the case of 

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, however, post war 

deaths were greater! Of the 140,000 people 

killed, only 10% were killed by the initial 

radiation; the rest (90%) died two weeks 

after the bombing due to residual radiation. 

The effects of radiation can be seen in 

newborn children even now, more than half 

a century later! This itself is a clear sign of 

how the impact of the use of nuclear 

weapons and radiation will continue for 

decades to come. But do governments care? 

No! They still have their fingers hovering 

over the switches which would launch a 

volley of nuclear missiles! 

The greatest need today is peace and 

reconciliation among nations which are 

currently trying to prove their supremacy 

over others. There are tensions between 

nuclear armed countries; USA, Israel and 

Iran, North Korea and South Korea, China, 

India and Pakistan etc. A little provocation by 

one country might pave the way for WWIII, 

which in turn could result in massive global 

destruction, much worse than the previous 

two. We risk getting caught up in a nuclear 

war any time soon. There is no greater need 

today, than the need to achieve a longlasting 

world peace. But sadly, it is only an 

ideal. 

All the countries are engaged in a race. It's a 

race run by green-eyed countries trying to 

undercut one another. World peace will 

remain an ideal as long as countries pursue 

their own interests selfishly. For example, 

the United States has used military force, 

jeopardizing world peace, in many 

instances. The United States' intrusion into 

Iran and Iraq under false pretexts have been 

to acquire their resources and to establish 

their presence in the Middle East, not to 

ensure regional stability as they often claim! 

The Presidents of United States have 

identified themselves as peace-promoters 

in their inaugural addresses and the last one 

in that lineage has won the Nobel Peace 

Prize. But their lack of interest in world 

peace is evident from the fact that the main 

source of income to USA is from armoury 

sale. Therefore, world peace will only be a 

matter of discussion...it is an ideal which 

neither you, nor I nor my children will ever 

see. 

Peace in the heart Peace at home 

Peace between neighbours Peace in 

the cities Peace in the nations 

Peace in the world {Lao Tzu (570-490B.C)} 

The above is a journey mankind will never 

take...nor will ever complete... 

M.Tharushihan 

Grade 12 

 


The Most Valuable Thing a 

Man can Spend 

“Time is the most valuable thing a man can 

spend,” said the Greek Philosopher 

Theophrastus. 

Time cannot be increased according to our 

wishes. Be it Bill Gates, Tom, Dick or Harry, he 

or she has only 24 hours a day. Therefore, 

time is fixed and time is money. In other 

words, time is a fixed income. And, as with 

any other income, the problem facing most 

of us is how to live successfully within our 

daily allotment. 

People who do not manage their time 

efficiently get caught in a treadmill which 

spins much faster than legs would go. This 

treadmill, which only stops when we go to 

bed, wears us down completely by draining 

us physically, intellectually and emotionally. 

So we must stop and ask ourselves, 'What 

can we do about it? How can we really live 

within 24 hours a day?’ 

There are five simple but golden principles 

on time management. The first rule is, Start 

in time. But how many parents teach their 

children timing? How many parents have 

learnt timing themselves? In schools, we see 

students coming late and parents being 

hurriedly ushered in during the middle of a 

Parents-Teacher Meeting. It is extremely 

regrettable that most parents who teach 

their children how to tell the time by looking 

at the wall clock never teach their children 

how to stick to it – in other words, 

punctuality. 

 

The second rule, is Do it now. It's not what 

we do but what we don't get done in time 

that wears us out. 

The third rule is, Make use of your waiting 

time to get little tasks done. Many 

postponed jobs could be completed in those 

stretches of time, which come to all of us 

every day…time spent waiting for someone 

or something. An analysis shows that the 

average individual spends three years of his 

lifetime just waiting. 

Robert Louis Stevenson seldom left home 

without two books in his pocket - one to read 

and one in which to jot down notes. Thomas 

Edison set up a laboratory in the luggage van 

and between peddling sandwiches on trains, 

conducted experiments. Making use of 

one's waiting time usefully could 'add' 

another three years to one's life and give 

him/her an advantage over others. 

The fourth rule is, Learn when to say “No” 

and when to say “Yes.” As our time is fixed, 

we must learn to be selective in spending it. 

If, during the middle of doing a complex task, 

someone asks you to do something you do 

not wish to do, be frank and say, 'I am sorry, I 

can't do it right now.' Don't say 'yes' when 

you want to say 'no.' Always ask yourself, 

'Am I putting first things first?’ 

The last rule is, Take time off. 'Time stays long 

enough for those who use it,' said Leonardo 

da Vinci. Spend fifteen minutes a day in a 

park, simply sitting and watching the 

squirrels playing and the little birds singing. 

It can freshen you up for the rest of the day 

and revitalize you to take on greater 


challenges. Do something that restores the 

lilt and zest to your life. For, as Ruskin puts it, 

“There is no music in a 'rest'- but there's the 

making of music in it. And people are always 

missing that part of life's melody.” 

T.Sam Niroshan 

Grade 13 

Never, Ever Give Up 

There are many ingredients to success. 

Topping the list is, 'Keep trying till you draw 

your last breath.' Never, ever give up! Keep 

going and never stop working towards your 

goals, aims and objectives. 

Dreaming is the sweetest thing ever because 

we dream about things we dearly love and 

fervently hope to achieve. There is nothing 

more pitiable than giving up and throwing all 

of one's dreams out of the window, 

forgetting all the sacrifices he made to get 

what he wanted to achieve or to get where 

he initially intended to be. Weak people give 

up; those who are strong-willed don't. As the 

saying goes, 'Winners never quit and 

quitters never win.’ 

Dream and make sure your dreams 

materialize by working extremely hard. 

Focus all your energy on achieving what you 

want to achieve. There is nothing more 

edifying than seeing one's dream becoming 

a reality. 

Here are a few pointers on how you could get 

Aladdin to grant your heart's desires: 

Set your goals and ambitions 

Try to reach them step by step. 

Do everything that you possibly can 

(however difficult or easy, big or small) to 

achieve them. 

Take chances. Don't be a coward. Go for it. 

If you fall down, try again. An infant falls a 

hundred times before it learns the art of 

walking. 

Learn to accept temporary defeats. Take 

them as stepping stones. Remember that 

the sun needs to set before it can rise 

again. 

Life is sweet; it's sweeter when you run it; it's 

sweetest when you get rewarded for your 

hard work, when you achieve what you 

toiled for. 

Napoleon Hill tells this memorable story in 

his classic, Think and Grow Rich: 'A certain 

Mr. Darby had a gold mine in Colorado 

during the gold-rush days. It served him well 

for a short while, and then apparently dried 

up. He drilled a little further, dug a little 

deeper, but nothing. So he gave up, and sold 

the mining tools and the land to a prospector 

for a few hundred dollars. Within three feet 

of the place where Darby stopped drilling, 

the new owner tapped into a gold vein worth 

millions.’ 

You never can tell how close you are to 

success. You might be just three feet away. 

Or you might be just two days away. Or you 

might be just one exam away. Don't quit. 

Keep going!!! 

N.Kiruthigan 

Grade 13 

 


The visit to the Sinharaja Rainforest 

A field study 

As the members of the Nature Appreciation 

Club of St. John's College, five of our 

students got the chance to visit the world 

heritage forest in Sri Lanka, the Sinharaja 

forest. The students who got the chance to 

visit this forest were Brahman, Dhuhinthan, 

Kishanthujan, Rishivarman and I. 

Before we went to the Sinharaja forest, we 

had a workshop at Holy Family Convent by 

the Nature Appreciation Club of Jaffna. 

There, we got enough information about 

Sinharaja forest. 

On the scheduled date (11th of August) we 

started our journey from Holy Family 

Convent at 5.30p.m. We reached the Science 

Faculty of the University of Colombo at 

5.00a.m.There, we were joined by students 

from four schools in Colombo. They were 

Thurstan College, Colombo, Rathnawali 

Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha, Yasodara Devi 

Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Gampaha and G B 

Senanayaka Maha Vidyalaya, Ekala. We had 

a pep talk by Prof. Sarath Kotagama, who is 

the President of the Field Ornithology Group 

of Sri Lanka. The Field Ornithology Group of 

Sri Lanka arranged this field trip under the 

theme “Reconciliation through Nature”. 

After having our lunch, we started our 

journey to Sinharaja forest. We reached 

Sinharaja forest at 5.00p.m. From the 

entrance, we walked some distance to reach 

Martin's Lodge - the only lodge in the 

vicinity. On the way, we saw some small 

waterfalls, beautiful flowers and trees. 

When we reached Martin's Lodge we were 

asked to take a bath and get ready for study 

time. 

During the study time we were divided into 4 

groups, and a leader was selected for each 

group. We were given a green overcoat, a 

brochure, a pair of anti-leech socks and an 

activity book. We were asked to select a 

bird's name as our name – this was to be our 

name in the forest. Next, we had our dinner 

and went to bed at 10.00pm. 

Next day, our first task was to climb the 

second highest mountain peak in the 

Sinharaja, the Mullawella Peak. It is about 

180m in height. On the way, we saw many 

blood sucking leeches – they were a menace 

indeed! As instructed, we poured Eau de 

Cologne on the leeches. The anti-leech 

socks, too, proved to be very effective. 

As we ascended, we were explained that 

Sinharaja forest comprises of 2 types of 

forests. 'One is the Dipterocarpus forests 

that occur in the valleys and on their lower 

slopes. Here almost pure stands of Hora 

(Dipterocarpus zeylanicus) and Bu Hora 

(Dipterocarpus hispidus) can be seen. The 

other forest type is the secondary forest and 

scrub that now occurs where the original 

forest cover has been removed by shifting 

cultivation or other tree removal operations. 

In other places rubber and tea plantations 

have replaced the forest. Mesua-Doona 

(Shorea) forest, the climax vegetation over 

most of the reserve, covers the middle and 

upper slopes above 500m.’ 

 


When climbing, we plucked the leaves of 

different plants and trees at different 

heights (for a later activity). Panting and 

gasping for breath, we approached the top. 

After a tiring journey, we were finally at the 

top of the second highest peak in Sinharaja – 

but the sight in front of us invigorated us. 

The scenery was magnificent at the top. It 

was full of mist. I managed to see a valley 

between two mountains. 

We stayed there for some time and started 

to climb downhill towards the research 

centre in the forest where Prof. Sarath 

detailed us everything we needed to know 

about the forest. Next, we headed back to 

our residence, had a bath, did an activity 

with the leaves we had collected, ate dinner 

and went to bed. 

On the second day, we went to see the oldest 

tree in Sinharaja - a Nawada tree, endemic to 

Sri Lanka. It was about 43m in height. After 

marvelling at its age and majesty, we trekked 

back to our residence, collecting Nepanthis 

on the way to do an activity later that 

evening. 

On the way, Prof. Sarath showed us many 

birds- Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, endemic to 

Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Red Faced Malkoha, 

endemic and very rare, the Malabar Trogan, 

Sri Lanka Magpie, beautiful and endemic 

and the Sri Lanka Orange-Billed Babbler, an 

endemic bird. We frequently saw the Sri 

Lanka Yellow Fronted Barbet and many 

Babblers. We also saw the three species of 

popular birds - the Common Wood-Shrike, 

Sri Lanka Crested Drongo and the Greater 

Racket-Tailed Drongo. 

 

That night, Prof. Sarath did a presentation on 

Sinharaja and we did an activity using the 

Nepanthis we had collected earlier on in the 

day. And on the following day, day three, we 

first went to see the Pinus forest. The land's 

surface was fully covered with Nepanthis. 

There, we did an activity. 

That night, we had to, in groups, submit a 

thirty-paged article about what we did in the 

last 3 days. It was a challenging task for us 

because we didn't have enough time. We 

planned the task meticulously and set about 

doing it. It took more than 6 hours to 

complete that article. On the fourth and the 

final day, we submitted our articles to Mr. 

Martin and Prof. Sarath. After that, we took 

many group photographs and at about 

1.00p.m., after having our lunch, we started 

our journey back to the university. There, we 

handed over the socks and the overcoats to 

the officials. We were given a participation 

certificate and a memento – with signatures 

of all the members who participated in the 

field trip. 

There was another session of photo taking. 

We took one last group photograph with all 

the members and officials who participated 

in the programme. And so ended one of the 

most unforgettable and rewarding 

experiences in my life. 

Next was the final lap of our journey - we left 

the University of Colombo at 5.00p.m. and 

started our journey back to Jaffna like 

'whining school-boys, creeping like snails, 

unwillingly to school…’ 

S.Julius Charoon 

Grade 11 


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nra;jy;> ghlrhiyfs;> njhiyf;fhl;rp> 

thndhyp> gj;jpupif %yk; #oiyg; 

ghJfhf;Fk; Kiwfis mwpTWj; jy;> 

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fopTfs; #oypy; Nru;tijr; RUf;FQ; 

rl;lq;fis Vw;gLj;jy;> #oy; khRwy; jLg;Gr; 

rq;fq;fis epWTjy;> njhopw;rhiyfis 

kf;fs; thOk; FbapUg;Gf;fSf;fz;ikapy; 

epWthJ Fwpg;gpl;l J}uq;fSf;fg;ghy; 

epWTjy;> #oy; khRwy; tupfis tpjpj;jy;> 

#oiy khRgLj;Jk; tifapNy ifj;njhopw; 

fopTfisf; Ftpj;J itf;fhJ njhopyjpgu; 

fSf;F md;gspg;Gf;fs;> el;l

Advanced Level Union 

Patron 

: Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah 

Vice Patrons : Mr. S. Cyril Amalan 

Mr. G. Prabaharan 

President : K. T. Kabilan 

Vice President : S. Rageenthan 

Secretary : P. Kaningston Asher 

Asst. Secretary : N. Ebenezer 

Shantharuban 

Treasurer : S. Thuvarakan 

Editors 

: T. Brannavarav 

M. Viththahan 

T. Thilakshan 

V. Mithunkumar 

D. S. Wilson S. Ruben Pradeep 

Y. Janursh 

S. Anogh Muthukumar 

G. Vipooshan 

S. Yasothakrishna 

The report of the above union for the year 

2012 is presented with great pleasure. 

The members of the A/L Union made the 

year a very active one with their usual round 

of activities and well attended meetings 

with K. T. Kabilan as president and P. 

Kaningstan Asher as secretary. We also 

staged speeches, and debates on general 

knowledge, and read out useful articles at 

our usual meetings held once a week. Every 

class took turns and organized their 

programmes. 

This year we had our Annual Lunch on the 

th 

12 May at 12.30 p.m. in the Peto Memorial 

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES 

 

Jubilee Hall. All the members did their part 

well to make the function a successful one. 

The Chief Guest was Mr. P. Shankar, Regional 

Manager, Sampath Bank, Northern Region 

and the Guest of Honour was Mr. L. N. 

Balaretnaraja, President, Old Boys’ 

Association, South Sri Lanka. It was a well 

attended function with our members and 

visitors of neighbouring schools. We 

witnessed a good, colourful and joyful 

gathering in our midst. 

Our members attended the Annual Lunches 

of various schools and maintained a strong 

friendship with them. 

I take this opportunity to express my sincere 

thanks to our Principal, Vice Principals, Staff 

Advisors and members of the staff for their 

valuable advice and guidance and for their 

support and assistance at all times, 

especially during our annual lunch. Before 

concluding I would like to thank the 

committee and all the members of the union 

for their cooperation and willingness in 

contributing their maximum towards the 

betterment of our Advanced Level Union. 

P. Kaningston Asher 

Secretary 

Agriculture Science Club 

Patron 

Vice Patron 

President 

: Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah 

: J. S. Shanas Nowrogi 

: R. Logaranjan 


Vice President : S. Banushanth 

Secretary : N. Sajanthan 

Asst. Secretary : M. Janakanth 

Editor 

: S. Thushanth 

Treasurer : S. Uthayan. 

Committee members: 

S. Subarajan 

S. Thileepan 

As the Secretary of the Agriculture Science 

Club of St. John's College, I have great 

pleasure in presenting the annual report for 

the year 2012. We have achieved great 

success during the course of the period. 

We planted some trees (Teak, Jackfruit, 

Kiththul, and Mango) in our school 

compound. We had a good sale of organic 

vegetables, fruits, chicken and pork to the 

teachers and students. 

We are pleased to mention that we won the 

first place at District level in the school 

garden competition (2012) organized by the 

Department of Agriculture, Northern 

province and second place in the district 

level, Environment friendly school of the 

year 2012 organized by the Central 

Environmental Authority. 

Finally, I wish to thank our patron, vice 

patron and Mr. P.M. Karunainayagam for 

their guidance and support. 

N. Sajanthan 

Secretary 

Astronomical Association 

Patron 

Vice Patrons 

: Rev.N.J. Gnanaponrajah 

: Mr.R.S.Bavananthan 

Mr.B.Arun 

 

President : S.Aravinthan 

Vice President : V.Paavothayan 

Secretary : G.Wesley 

Asst.Secretary : T.Jeffrey Watson 

Treasurer : S.Jegu Delakshan 

Committee Members 

P.Akshai 

P.Ananthasayi 

K.Magilrudan 

P.Srihari 

S.Thulasihan 

We are pleased to present the annual report 

of the Astronomical Association for the year 

2012. All the activities have been 

successfully executed as scheduled. 

th 

We organized a night camp on 18 of May 

2012 for the benefit of the students of Grade 

7. All the students from Grade 7 participated 

and gained knowledge. Mr.S.K.Panjendirarajan 

and Mr.B.Arun delivered a valuable 

presentation about the universe. 

I take this opportunity to thank our Principal, 

Vice Principals, Sectional Heads and the 

teachers who are in charge of this club. 

Bank of Ceylon 

Students' Savings Unit 

G.Wesley 

Secretary 

Patron 


Teacher in charge : Mr.T.Nanthakumaran 

Student Managers : K.Arulraja 

A.Keerthipan 

K.Sajeevan 

K.Sivalucksan 


K.Sarujan 

N.Prashanthan 

The Bank of Ceylon Students' Savings Unit of 

St.John's was established in 2005 in order to 

develop the saving habit of students at 

+ + 

school level. The 'Run Kekkulu' 14 &18 

savings accounts introduced by the Bank of 

Ceylon are maintained here. By this 

extension unit, the students from primary 

level to the advanced level would benefit. 

The unit functions on Wednesdays as usual. 

This is being administered by a committee of 

6 students under the guidance of our 

principal and the teacher in charge. 

Further, those who maintain savings 

accounts in this unit receive rewards, 

incentives and prizes. 

Patron 

Vice Patrons 

Boaders' Union 

K.Arulraja 

Student Manager 


: Mr.A.Augustine 

Mr.S.Muthulingam 

Mr.Laltha 

Mr.V.Daniel Jeyaruban 

Mr.V.Kumanan 

Mr.Wikum Kuruppu 

Mr.S.Michel 

Mr.R.Nishan 

Mr.T.Atputharaj 

Mr.G.Vijirathan 

Mr.A.Donald 

Mr.B.Prashath 

Mr.J.Anistan 

Mr.K.Suventhiran 

Mr.P.Parameswaran 

Mr.N.Kirubananthan 

President : T.Anojithan 

Vice President : T.Sivananthan 

Secretary : P.Kajenthiran 

Asst.Secretary : J.Jeyithasan 

Programme Coordinator: 

S.Thileepan 

It is with great pleasure that I submit the 

annual report of the Boarders’ Union for the 

year 2012. 

There are seven Hostels - Alison, Crossette, 

Handy, Dr. Rajasingam, Bartlet, Chinnappah 

and Thompson with 168 boarders. The 

Boarders' Union meet regularly on 

Thursdays after dinner. It is a day we all look 

forward to. The boarders' enthusiastically 

participate in the various interesting events 

such as Speeches, Singing, Dialogues, and 

Drama both in English and Tamil. These 

events are well received by the audience and 

help to bring out the hidden talents of 

boarders. 

The Boarders’ Day was celebrated on 13 th 

th 

and 14 of July 2012. Mr.A.H.Gnanarajan and 

his wife were invited as Chief Guests. Various 

competitions such as slow cycle race, three 

legged race, horse race, tug-o-war, singing, 

dialogues, drama, fancy dress, workers race, 

cricket, football, tennis, table tennis, 

badminton, chess, carom, basketball, and 

swimming were organized. 

We are grateful 

to our Principal, Vice 

 


Principals and Vice Patrons for their 

kindness, valuable guidance, encouragement 

and support. 

P.Kajendren 

Secretary 

students sat for the Catechism Examination 

conducted by the Catechetical Centre. 

I take this opportunity to thank our Patron, 

Vice Patron and members of the union for 

their help and support. 

Catholic Union 

Patron 


Teacher in Charge : Mr.S.Roshan 

President : W.Santhuru 

Vice President : K.R.Divanshiyanth 

Secretary : K.Nithushanth 

Asst. Secretary : J.Jeithasan 

Treasurer : G.Priyatharshan 

Committee Members : 

V.Binthujan 

J.B.Ragul 

R.Dean Jenifert 

H.Marino Vigitharan 

S.Nithushan 

S.Luketharshan 

M.A.Amalraj 

J.N.Dilan 

It is a great pleasure and privilege to submit 

the Annual Report of the Catholic Union for 

the year 2012. 

The Catholic Union has about two hundred 

members. Our members of grade six 

upwards assemble on Wednesdays for 

prayers from 8.15 a.m to 9.00 a.m. Every 

week the students of different grades take 

turns to conduct the prayer. They are guided 

by the respective representatives. The 

service consists of praising the Lord through 

songs, scripture reading, reflection and 

appropriate intercessory prayer. Our 

 

Patron 

Vice Patron 

President 

Vice President 

Secretary 

Ass Secretary 

Treasurer 

Committee 

C . Julius Charoon 

T.Brahman 

Rubert Nijanthan 

T. Ragavan 

R.Nishanthan 

Chess Club 

K.Nithushanth 

Secretary 


: Mr.S.K.Panjendrarajan 

: J.Nithusan 

: M.Vintharakan 

: K.Raguparan 

: R.Sam Abisherk 

: S.Dineshkumar 

I am pleased to present the Annual Report of 

our chess Club for the year 2012. I am glad to 

note that our teams and members have 

performed satisfactorily and have secured 

places and awards. 

At the beginning of the year, we organized a 

few training sessions and tournaments 

among students in the U15, and U19 age 

categories and selected the chess teams. 

R.Sam Abishark and T.Aathman were 

selected as captain and vice captain 

respectively for the U19 team. T.Thulasikan 

and P. Samaskaran were selected as captain 


and vice captain respectively for the U 15 

team. 

In the tournament organized by the All 

Island School Chess Association at the 

District Level, T. Brahman came as the 

champion. S.Ebenezer Johanan came as the 

nd 

2 runner up in U9 individual category and 

was invited to participate at National Level. 

We organized friendly chess matches with 

the University of Jaffna boys' team and girls' 

team. 

Our teams have participated in the school 

tournaments organized by the Department 

of Education and competed at the Zonal and 

District level matches. 

Our teams secured the following places in 

competitions. 

Zonal level 

U19–3 rd 

U15 - 2 nd 

The club organized the Inter House Chess 

Competitions for all the classes. The results 

are given below. 

Gr.3 Gr.4 Gr.5 

Champion Peto Pargiter Peto 

Runner Up Johnston Handy Thomson 

Gr.6 Gr.7 Gr.8 

Champion Pargiter Johnstone Handy 

Runner Up Johnstone Thompson Johnstone 

Gr.9 Gr.10 Gr.11 

Champion Handy Johnstone Thompson 

Runner Up Peto Handy Pargiter 

LVI UPVI 

Champion Peto Pargiter 

Runner Up ThompsonHandy 

Primary school chess competition was held 

and the “Asbury Ganesh Thanapalan 

Challenge Trophy “ for the Junior Championship 

went to P.D. Dilshan of Grade 5. 

The best Chess Player of the year Award 

went to J.Brahman (U19) and S. Thulasikan 

(U15). 

Commerce Union 

K.Raguparan 

Secretary 

Patron 


Vice Patron : Mr.A.Augustine 

: Mr.P.Thayaparan 

: Mr.S.Richikeshan 

President : S.Kumaresan 

Vice President : S.Jasokulan 

Secretary : T.Anojithan 

Asst. Secretary : P.Abiram 

Treasurer : S.Thinesharan 

Editors 

: J.B.Ragul 

G.Sriram 


A.Pirunthujan 

B.Sangeerthan 

A.Samuel 

T.Thanikaikumaran 

E.Abeesan 

B.Rajeevan 

S.Surejan 

 

The executive committee of the commerce 

union with pleasure submits its annual 


eport for the year 2012. The activities of the 

union are carried out satisfactorily by the 

cooperation of the members and the 

valuable guidance of the teachers in charge 

and the principal. 

Our union sucessfully carried out the 

following activities during the year 2012: 

Sale of rosettes and college flags for the 

Big match 

Shramadana in the school premises 

Publication of the magazine 'Vaniham 

vol-05’ 

Commerece Day was celebrated with 

Prof.T.Velnamby, Dean, Faculty of 

Management Studies and Commerce, 

University of Jaffna as the chief guest. The 

magazine 'Vaniham' was released on that 

day and a review on the magazine was done 

by Mr.S.Sivesan, Lecturer, Department of 

Marketing, University of Jaffna. 

Prefects in Commerce Stream 

J.Amidayan 

S.Gavasgar 

Monitors in Commerce Stream 

E.Abeesan 

T.Sajan 

S.Kumaresan 

M.Vintharakan 

S.Jasokulan 

T.Anojithan 

G.Kanisleen 

Y.Kajaluxshan 

M.Malaravan 

S.Poulin Andrewk 

S.Ferdian Winslo 

 

Scout President's Award 

E.Abeesan 

Commerce Competitions 

Divisional Level 

M.Vintharakan 

S.Jasokulan 

N.Kadootkajan 

Zonal Level 

M.Vintharakan 

N.Kadootkajan 

I take this opportunity to thank our principal, 

vice principals and vice patrons 

Mr.A.Augustine, Mr.P.Thayaparan and 

Mr.S.Richikeshan for their valuable guidance. 

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the 

members of the Commerece Union for their 

cooperation in all our ventures. 

Computer Club 

T.Anojithan 

Secretary 

Patron 


Vice Patron : Mrs.K.Suthakar 

President : S.Kavivarman 

Vice President : S.Mathushan 

Secretary : A.Janathan 

Assist. Secretary : B.Jeniver 

Treasurer : G.Sangeethan 

Editors 

: S.Sajeevan 

K.Raguparan 


J.B.Ragul 

E.Abeesan 

S.Vigitharan 

K.Abishankar 

V.Elelan 



K.R.Divanshiyanth 

M.A.Amalraj 

T.Mohanappriyan 

S.P.Bieshman 

K.Vishnu 

The year under review has been a fairly 

successful and satisfactory one, and it is with 

pleasure that I submit the annual report of 

the I.T Club for the year 2012. 

This year also was a busy one and with God's 

grace we were able to carry out the work 

scheduled without any hindrances. Our club 

members were very active and did their 

work successfully. 

This year we assembled our new computer 

lab. Now our primary school students are 

using this lab. We also exhibited a software 

developed by our students at the science 

exhibition. Then we also helped our school 

Commerce Union to launch “e-vaniham”. 

We performed all these activities under the 

guidance of our Principal and the teacher incharge. 

I take this opportunity to thank our Principal 

Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah and the teacher incharge 

Mrs.K.Suthakar for their guidance 

and advice. I take this opportunity to thank 

Mr Muruganantham for his support to all 

our activities and the working staff who 

helped us in arranging our new computer lab. 

I thank the members of the club for their 

cooperation and coordination. Finally, 

I thank the Almighty God for his presence 

with us throughout the year 2012. 

Cub Scouts 

Patron : Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah 

Group Cub Scout Leader 

Mrs. S.Ulaganathan 

Asst Group Cub Scout Leader 

Mrs.S.Ananthasabesan 

Teachers in Charge 

Mrs. A.Sitsabesan 

Miss. M.Kanesh 

Mr. T.Vakeesan 

Mrs. K.Sasitharan 

Mrs. M.J.Jeno 

Miss. A.Gnanendiran 

Mr. N.Ananthasabesan 

Mrs.M.Nimalraj 

Mrs. J.P.Gnanaseelan 

Mrs. S.Vithuran 

Miss. K.Kanagasabapathy 

Mrs. S.R.Sivatharsan 

Mr. R.Thevakumar 

Miss. M.C.Leoncius 

Miss.R.S.Damasus 

I am pleased to present the report of the Cub 

Scouts Pack for the year 2012. We did our 

best by God's grace and guidance according 

to the Cub Scouts Promise, “Do your Best”. 

As an annual event, this year too we joined 

the Guard of honuor to the chief guests at 

the college Annual Prize Giving, Middle 

School Parents’ Day and Prize Giving, and 

Primary School Parents’ Day and Prize Giving 

and performed Grand Yell. The Cub Pack 

continues to impart the cub scouting skills to 

all the students from Grade 1 – 5. 

A.Janathan 

Secretary 

 

I express my sincere thanks to the Principal 

and the Head Master for their guidance and 


assistance. I wish to thank all the teachers in 

charge of the Cub Scout for giving their 

fullest cooperation and support in all our 

activities. 

Mrs. S.Ulaganathan 

Group Cub Scout Leader 

English Union 

Patron 


Vice Patron : Mr.N.Shanmugathasan 

President : N.Kiruthigan 

Vice President : K.Raguparan 

Secretary : R.Dean Jenifert 

Asst. Secretary : S.Shivaram 

Treasurer : K.R.Divan Shiyanth 

Editors 

: S.Sajeevan 

M.Vintharakan 


S.Mathushan 

M.Tharushikan 

P.Kajenthiran 

R.Sam Abisherk 

J.B.Ragul 

G.A.Abraham Anojan 

J.Nithushan 

C.Sivamynthan 

J.Nichlous Dilan 

T.Regno Romesh 

M.A.Amalraj 

A.Chrishanthan 

S.Luke Tharshan 

R.Puvistein 

B.Jeniver 

T.Ferdinan Winslo 

R.Saravanan 

C.Kirushanth 


 

report of our English Union for the year 


In today's global world, the importance of 

English cannot be denied and ignored since 

English is the most common language 

spoken everywhere. It is clear that the 

English language has become more 

dominant around the world. With the help 

of developing technology, English has been 

playing a major role in many sectors 

including medicine, engineering and 

education, which, in my opinion, is the most 

important arena where English is needed. 

St. John's College took much effort through 

the English Union to upgrade the standard of 

English among the students. 

Membership and Election 

The election of the new committee was held 

on 7th February 2012. 

English Day Competitions 

Our English Union annually conducted 

various kinds of competitions. 

We conducted oral and written 

competitions, debate, role plays, scrabble, 

inter class drama competitions, etc. The 

main objective of these competitions is to 

improve the standard of English as well as to 

increase the participation of all students. 

Departmental Competitions 

Our Union is proud to say that our students 

got a significant number of places in the 

Departmental competitions at Divisional, 

Zonal, District and Provincial levels. 


Our congratulations to Mas.G.Aaron Melvin 

st 

of Grade 6 who won the 1 place in Creative 

nd 

Writing and 2 place in Recitation at 

Provincial level and Mas.N.Kiruthigan of 

rd 

Grade 13 who was placed 3 in Creative 

Writing at Provincial level. 

It is my pleasure to submit the performances 

of our students at the Departmental 

competitions. 

st 

1 

nd 

2 

rd 

3 

Place 

Divisional level 4 5 5 

Zonal level 3 2 3 

District level 1 3 - 

Provincial level 1 1 1 

English Day Celebration 

Our annual English Day went on very well on 

th 

9 June 2012. Rev.Dr.J.E.Jeyaseelan, former 

Lecturer, Department of Linguistics and 

English Literature, University of Jaffna, 

witnessed the occasion by his kind presence 

as Chief Guest. The presence of parents, well 

wishers, Old Boys and representatives from 

the neighbouring schools graced the 

function. All the programs were appreciated 

by the gathering, especially, “A Scene from 

Othello” by the collegiate level students. 

Acknowledgements 

It is my duty to convey my sincere thanks to 

our Principal for his guidance and support to 

carry out the tasks and responsibilities 

successfully. We are particularly indebted to 

our Vice Patron Mr.N.Shanmugathasan for 

his great support and abundant advices to 

our Union in every aspect of our journey. 

I express my sincere gratitude to all those 

who worked hard and dedicated them to 

make our English Day a memorable one. A 

special word of thanks to my fellow 

members of the committee for sacrificing 

much of their time and extending their 

whole hearted co-operation. 

Finally, I thank the Almighty God for 

showering his blessings on us continuously 

for the great success of our Union. 

R.Dean Jenifert 

Secretar 

Hatton National Bank 

Students’ Savings Unit 2012 

Patron 


Teacher-In-Charge : Mr.T.Nanthakumaran 

Student Managers : S.Thilakshan 

T.Bunard Tishanth 

S.Theepithan 

R.Keerththanan 

S.Vakeesan 

The Hatton National Bank Students’ Savings 

Unit of St.John's College was established in 

August 2002 in order to promote the saving 

habit of students at school level. The Singithi 

savings account introduced by the Hatton 

National Bank is maintained here. By this 

extension unit the students from the 

Primary level to the Advanced Level benefit. 

This unit functions on Tuesdays of the month 

and is administered by a committee of five 

students under the guidance of the principal 

and the Teacher-In-Charge. Further, those 

who maintain savings accounts in this unit, 

 


eceive rewards, incentives and prizes. The 

Hatton National Bank, according to its motto 

“Your Partner In Progress,” really plays an 

important role as a partner. 

Interact Club 

Student Managers 

President : J.B.Ragul 

Vice president : S.Thileepan 

Secretary : S.Sriparan 

Asst. Secretary : A.Arunraj 

Treasurer : Nirojan 

International 

Understanding : E.Abeesan 

Sergeant at Arms : J.N.Dilan 

Club Service Director :T.Sivananthan 

Community Service 

Director : T.Sharmilan 

Finance Director : S.Kumareshan 

Editor 

: G.Priyatharshan 

S.Janarthan 

S.Kavivarman 

I have great pleasure in submitting the 

annual report of the Interact club of 

St.John's College Jaffna. There are 37 

members in our club. We conduct our 

committee meetings on Thursdays. Our 

members participated in all the seminars 

and activities organized by the Rotary club of 

Jaffna. Many projects were carried out 

during the year 2012. 

Annual general meeting was held on 24 th 

January 2012. 

Our members were engaged in traffic 

duty on school days. 

We maintained our news board 

We maintained the cycle parks during the 

* Sports Meet 

* Tamil Day 

* Battle of the North Cricket Match 

* English Day 

* Prize Giving 

* Thanapalan Trophy cricket match 

A blood donation campaign was 

th 

organized on the 19 March 2012 at our 

school and 30 students donated blood to 

the Jaffna Teaching Hospital on that day. 

It is an annual event of the club. 

Our members cleaned the school 

ground. 

One of our committee members 

Int.E.Abeesan won the President's Scout 

Award this year. 

Our club members participated in the 

following programs and conferences : 

* Traffic rules seminar 

* 

nd 

22 District Assembly 

* Nuffield School Football match 

My sincere thanks to our staff advisors for 

their vital support. Also, my special word of 

thanks to our Principal, Vice Principals and 

the Rotary Club of Jaffna for their valuable 

support and guidance. Finally, I thank all the 

Interacters who helped us in numerous ways 

to make this year successful. 

Int.S.Sriparan 

Secretary 

 


Leo Club 

Patron 


Vice Patron : Mr.S.P.Thayaparan 

Lion Advisor : Lion.P.Senthilselvan 

President : Leo.A.Pirunthujan 

Vice President : Leo.T.Mohanappriyan 

Secretary : Leo.S.Neebajan 

Asst.Secretary : Leo.R.Saravanan 

Treasurer : Leo.P.Kajavathanan 

Editors 

: Leo.S.Sajeevan 

Leo.Lavan 

Tail Twisters : Leo.S.P.Bieshman 

Leo.S.Kobishanth 

Board of Directors : Leo Pratheep 

Leo.Tharshan 

Leo.Vigetharan 

Leo.Dineshkumar 

Leo.Natheesan 

Leo.Dharshan 

Leo.Elelan 

Leo.Mathushan 

It is twenty nine years since the Leo Club was 

started at St.John's College, and from the 

time of its inception our club has been of 

immense help to our college community and 

country. I am very proud to present the 

report of the Leo Club for the year 2012. 

The installation ceremony was held on 26 th 

January. On that day sixty-four new 

members joined our club. Our club members 

donated dusters to most of the classes of our 

college. Our club proudly preserved the 

tradition of maintaining the “sports notice 

board.” 

We extend our support to our school by 

setting up refreshment stalls during various 

school functions such as Sports Meet, Big 


 

Match and OD Match. Our students won 

prizes for the essay contest in Tamil and 

English conducted by the Lions Club District 

306 A2. 

Our members attended the installation 

ceremony of our neighbouring schools' Leo 

clubs. Our members were delighted to 

attend the installation ceremony of the 

Lions Club Jaffna. 

Our thanks to our Principal and Vice 

Principals for their counsel and guidance. 

We thank our Lion Advisor Mr.P. Senthil 

selvan for his valuable advice and guidance. 

We also extend our gratitude to our Vice 

Patron for his paternal advice and unstinted 

co-operation at all times. 

May this Leo Club be of immense service to 

the student community in particular and the 

society at large in the years to come. 

Patron 

Vice Patrons 

English Media Club 

Leo.S.Neebajan 

Secretary 


: Mr C. A. Pararajasingam 

Mr S. H. Ravindra 

Priyadarshana De Silva 

Mrs T. Renard 

: J. Volta Jebaprashanth 

: R. Senthuran 

: D. Julius Charoon 

: T. Brahman 

: R. Subakaran 

President 


Secretary 

Treasurer 

Editor 


M. Benat Janushan 


H. Rahuraman 

J. Kishanthujan 

S. Sivanujan 

V. Piravin 

The News Service, 'Johnians News Bulletin' 

continues to function. News is broadcast for 

ten minutes daily in English and Tamil during 

food distribution. 'Thought for the week', 

'Milestones in our College History' (A 

sentence about our College History), 'A 

question on General Knowledge', 'News 

concerning College Functions and Activities', 

'Scientific Discoveries', 'Health' and 'Sports' 

are collected by our reporters from the 

Sectional Media Clubs and then read out. 

Approximately hundred students from 

Grade 6 to Advanced Level have actively 

participated in reading news daily. 

The Media Club works hand in hand with the 

English Union. Students who are placed first 

and second at the English Day Competitions 

(Oral) organised by the Department of 

Education are encouraged to recite or orate 

after the news broadcast, during 'Talent 

Time'. 

The club produced a documentary film on St. 

John's College for ten minutes. This 

documentary was screened for the parents 

of new admissions to get a foretaste of the 

opportunities that await their children at St. 

John's. 

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to our 

Patron and Principal Rev N. J. Gnanaponrajah, 

the Vice Patrons Mr C. A. Pararajasingam, Mr 

S. H. Ravindra Priyadarshana De Silva, and 

Mrs T. Renard, the teachers who trained the 

students for the News Bulletin, Old Boys, 

and Committee Members of the Media Club 

for the incessant support, guidance and 

encouragement extended to us. A special 

word of thanks also goes to Mr S. H. Ravindra 

Priyadarshana De Silva who has taken over 

the overall teacher-in-charge of Johnians 

News Bulletin. 

D.Julius Charoon 

Secretary 

Nature Appreciation Club 

Patron 

: Rev N J Gnanaponrajah 

Vice Patron : Mr B Arun 

President : G. Dhuhinthan 

Vice President : K. Rishivarman 

Secretary : D . J u l i u s 

Charoon 

Treasurer : J. Kishanthujan 


T.Brahman 

S.Jehu Dilakshan 

P. Sahiththiyan 

K.Mahilrudhan 

I deem it my duty to submit a report relating 

to the activities which we have done on 

various occasions for the year 2012. 

In order to keep the environment pollution 

free we have cleaned our environment with 

the active participation of our students, who 

took personal interest in the job of work 

allotted to each of them. We carried out a 

'shramadana' at school. We went to 

Mandaitivu and Vallai where we enjoyed 

bird watching. 

 


We celebrated the environment week for 

five days during which period we held an art 

competition and a quiz contest along with an 

essay competition. We held an exhibition to 

display the exhibits selected from the art 

th 

competition. On the 5 of June 2012, we 

celebrated the Environmental Day. Our chief 

guest was Mr Lawrence Christie Ananth, 

who delivered an informative speech 

mentioning the benefits of the environment 

sanitation. We gave plants to the students 

who secured the first place in the 

competitions held. 

Five members had the opportunity to visit 

the Sinharaja rain forest, where we 

experienced bird watching, the sight of 

various trees and learned the history of the 

Sinharaja rain forest. 

Before I conclude, I express my thanks to our 

honoured Principal and our respected Vice 

Patron. I am proud to say that we have 

ibenefitted by all that they have done. 

D. Julius Charoon 

Secretary 

National Savings Bank 

Students’ Savings Unit 

Patron 


Teacher in Charge : Mr. T. Nanthakumaran 


S.Prashanth 

M.Thanushan 

C.Vithushan 

R.Vijayatheepan 

The National Savings Bank Students’ Savings 

Unit of St.John’s College was inaugurated in 

2012 in order to promote the saving habit of 

students at School Level. 

Hapan and Punchi Hapan Savings Accounts 

are maintained by our School. 


People's Bank 

Students' Savings Unit 

Patron 

Teacher in charge 



: Mr.J.B.Nimalraj 

: S.Vipushan 

S.Thananjayan 

S.Sathveekan 

People's Bank Students' Savings Unit of 

St.John's College was established in 2003 in 

order to induce the saving habit among 

students at school level. The “Sisu Uthana” 

account introduced by the People's Bank is 

maintained here, and the students from 

primary to advanced level benefit from this 

unit. 

This unit functions on Thursdays twice a 

month. This is administered by a committee 

of students under the guidance of our 

Principal and the Teacher in charge. 

Philatelic Club 


Patron : Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah 

Vice Patron : Mrs.K.S.Muhunthan 

President : Sivachelvan 

 


Vice President : D.Julius Charoon 

Secretary 

: T.Brahman 

Assistant Secretary : R.Subaharan 

Treasurer 

: S.Jonathan 


Sivarathikan 

K.Kovarthanan 

P.Luxshayan 


annual report of the Philatelic Club for the 

year 2012. 

During this period regular meetings were 

held once in two weeks on Fridays. These 

meetings helped our members to further 

improve their knowledge and to exchange 

extra stamps with the fellow members. We 

have planned to conduct an exhibition of 

th 

stamps for the 190 anniversary function. 

We are inviting various schools for this 

exhibition. So it will be a grand celebration. 

I take this opportunity to thank our Principal 

Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah and our Vice Patron 

Mr.K.S.Muhunthan for their valuable 

guidance and encouragement at all times. 

T.Brahman 

Editors 

: K. Raguparan 

P. Brinthapan 


B. Harisakthi 

J. Nithusan 

K. Abeesan 

N. Kiruthigan 

S. Neebajan 

S. Sivanathan 

S. Thileepan 


report of the Photographic Club for the 

year 2012. The members of the committee 

meet once a week on Mondays. We train 

the members to learn and develop the skills. 

Our patron encourages us to take 

documentary films. Our members help in 

college functions such as Annual Inter House 

Athletic Meet, Tamil Day, English Day, etc. to 

take photographs. 

We wish to thank Mr. Mark from United 

Kingdom for spending his valuable time with 

us for two sessions of lecture about 

photographic skills to our members. He also 

taught few of our members skilled 

photography and photo editing. 

Patron 

Vice Patron 

President 


Secretary 

Asst. Secretary 

Treasurer 

Photographic Club 


: Mr G Gopikrishna 

: T. Sajan 

: V. Elelan 

: S. Guneshan 

: K. Vishnuvarthan 

: S. Kokulanath 

 

We are confident that our club will continue 

to function smoothly to develop the 

photographic skills of our students in the 

ensuing years. 

We owe our gratitude to our patron for his 

encouragement, guidance, valuable advice, 

assistance and cooperation extended to us. 


We also thank our vice patron 

Mr.G.Gopikrishna for his advice towards our 

club and cheering us up in all our activities of 

the club. We wish the club and the committee 

to be elected in 2013 to do the service very 

effectively and efficiently. 

Patron 

Senior Prefect 

Deputy Senior 

Prefect 

Prefects 

Monitors 

Prefects' Guild 

S. Guneshan 

Secretary 


: H.Solomon Rajaram 

: B.Banupriyan 

: J.Andrew Vasanthan 

H.K. Zachariah Jerobert 

N.Prasanna 

A. Edwin Joy 

T.Kabilan 

S.Rageenthan 

V.Janushan 

M.Viththahan 

P.Kaningstan Asher 

T.Bryan Eric 

V.Partheepan 

T.Manojan 

S.Ragushanthan 

J.Sujanthan 

A.Sansajan 

M.Jeevaneswaran 

B.Mathusuthan 

M.Sivaroshan 

N.E.Shantharuban 

S.Srinath 

: N.Kiruthigan 

P.Brinthapan 

J. Amidayan 

 

S. Gavaskar 

J .Nithushan 

R. Dean Jenifert 

S. Harishakthi 

V.Binthujan 

S.Kumaresan 

T.Sajan 

S.Sajeevan 

S.Thileepan 

M.Vintharakan 

E.Abeesan 

T.Sivananthan 

I deem myself privileged and honoured to 

submit the Annual Report of the Prefects' 

Guild for the year 2011/12. I am indeed glad 

that our Guild succeeds in deploying and 

maintaining high standard of discipline in 

our prestigious institute. 

Members 

Our Guild consists of 37 members. New 

members for the Guild are elected by votes 

cast by the tutorial staff, prefects and the 

Advanced Level students. It takes a year to 

promote a monitor to prefect with great 

study of his discipline, perfection and 

reliability. 

Meetings 

We meet daily to review our duties and 

activities of the day and to plan for the work 

ahead. We also have special meetings with 

our Patron (Principal) when necessary. 

Duties 

We are responsible for the arrangement of 

Assemblies and maintaining pin drop silence 

in the hall which consists of more than 1500 

students. We are also engaged in doing 


special duties at college functions such as Big 

Match, Inter House Athletic Meet, etc. 

Prefects' Lunch and Prefects' Day 

We celebrated the Prefects' Day on 11th 

November 2011. We had a friendly soccer 

match with our Teachers' Guild in order to 

strengthen the relationship with our 

teachers. The function came to an end with a 

fellowship tea. 

We organized our Annual Prefects' Lunch on 

rd 

23 March 2012 for our College Advisory 

Board in order to express our gratitude. 

Teachers' Day 

Teachers' Day was celebrated on 5 th 

October. We took that opportunity to 

express our gratitude to our respected 

teachers for their valuable service rendered 

to the College. We played a friendly 

Volleyball match with our teachers. 

Farewell 

During our time we bid adieu to three of our 

beloved and respected teachers who retired 

from service after serving the College with 

dedication and loyalty – Mr S.Antonypillai 

who was the Vice Principal, Mr.S.Kandasamy 

and Mr.V.K.Sriskandarajah. We are proud 

that we were able to honour them for their 

invaluable services. 

Mr.D.J.Thevathason, former Primary School 

Head Master and Mr.T.Robert, teacher at St 

John's and father of Dean Jennifert, one of 

our monitors, passed away. We express our 

heartfelt condolences to the families. 

Achievements 

th 

Our Head Prefect was placed 10 in the All 

Island Spelling Competition organized by 

CIMA. He also led the Table Tennis team and 

was the President of The English Union and 

Sri Lanka Unites School Club in 2011. Our 

Deputy Head Prefect was the Athletic 

st 

Captain in 2012. He was placed 1 at 

Provincial level in the Discus event in 2011 

rd 

and won the 3 place at National Level in 

2011. He achieved the National Colours too. 

Andrew Vasanthan captained the Softball 

nd 

cricket team and won 2 place in Creative 

Writing at Provincial level in 2011. T. Kabilan 

won the Athletic Colours. He created a 

ground record in the event of Pole Vault of 

under 21, clearing a height of 3m. He 

st 

proceeded to win 1 place at Provincial Level 

th 

and was placed 4 at National level clearing 

a height of 3.15m in 2011. He also won the 

Best Fielder award at the Big Match. 

Rageenthan captained the College 

Volleyball team and was the Vice captain of 

the Cricket team where he obtained colours. 

A.Edwin Joy was the Athletic Captain in 2012 

and won colours award for athletics. He was 

nd 

rd 

placed 2 and 3 in 400m in 2011 and 2012 

respectively. V.Janushan led the College 

Carrom Team while Zachariah Jerobert was 

the Vice Captain of the Chess team in 2011. 

N.Prasanna was the Sea Scout Troop Leader. 

M.Viththahan and T.Ragushanthan led the 

Basketball and Football teams respectively. 

Mathusuthan was judged the best Social 

Service Student in 2012. Sujanthan was the 

Interact Club President of the School as well 

as for the Zonal Interact. N.E.Shantharuban 

captained the Johnstone house in 2011 and 

 


was the Chairperson of the Zonal Interact. 

Sansajan was the Vice Captain of the Soccer 

team in 2012 and was judged Man of the 

Match in the Big Match. M Jeevaneswaran 

captained the College Hockey team in 2011 

and obtained Colours award. He was the 

President of the Student Christian 

Movement in 2011 and was the Ground 

Secretary in 2011. 

J.Amidayan and P.Brinthapan led the College 

Badminton team in 2011 and 2012 

respectively. Amidayan captained the Under 

17 cricket team. Brinthapan captained the 

College Tennis team in 2011. Both of them 

were in the Under 17 Provincial Cricket 

squad and obtained the Colours award for 

Cricket in 2012. R.Dean Jennifert led the 

Table Tennis and Carrom teams in 2011 

while Nithushan captained the Chess team 

in 2011. N.Kiruthigan was the President of 

the English Union in 2012. 

Sivananthan was the President of the 

Boarders' Union and Tamil Union in 2012. 

Thileepan was the Vice President of the 

Interact Club in 2012 and won the Colours 

award for Soccer in 2011.Abeesan won the 

highest decoration in Scouts, the President 

award in 2011. Binthujan and Kumaresan 

captained the Peto and Handy Houses 

respectively in 2012. Sajeevan was the 

president of the Sri Lanka Unites School club 

in 2012. 

Thanks 

We thank our Principal for his valuable 

advice and guidance. I also wish to thank our 

Vice Principals, Teachers and other staff who 

supported us. It is a privilege for me to thank 

my Deputy Senior Prefect, Prefects and 

Monitors for their support. Finally, I thank 

the Almighty Lord for his blessings. May the 

Light of St. John's shine forever! 

'Lux in Tenebris Lucet' 

Science Union 

H.Solomon Rajaram 

Senior Prefect 

Patron 


Vice Patrons : Mr.T Thabanesan 

Mr.G.Beno Rajothayan 

Mr.S.Sriskandarajah 

President : Y.Pooranan 

Vice President : S.Mathusuthanan 

Secretary : P.Robinroy 

Asst.Secretary : G.Lavan 

Treasurer : R.Ajulan 

Editor 

: P.Kajenthiran 


T.Keerthihan 

T.Burnard Tishanth 

P.Kajavathanan 

S.Sajeevan 

K.Raguparan 

P.Kajenthiran 

B.Harisakthi 

It is indeed with great pleasure that I submit 

the annual report of the Science Union for 

the year 2012. 

The activities of the Science Union are being 

carried out to the entire satisfaction of its 

 


members with the valuable guidance of the 

staff Advisor and the Principal. The Union 

consists of members from the advanced 

level classes. 

We conducted a science quiz in order to 

encourage our students to acquire 

knowledge in modern science. We organized 

an essay competition among the students to 

bring out their capabilities. We encourage 

them to take part in these competitions by 

awarding certificates to the winners. 

The Science Day was celebrated on 18 th 

September 2012. The Chief Guest was 

Dr.Rajasingam Dhanaraj, Acting Consultant 

Surgeon, Teaching Hospital Jaffna. His 

inspiring address enlightened us a lot. 

Finally, I extend my sincere thanks to all the 

members who gave us their cooperation and 

encouragement. 

Scout Troop 

P.Robinroy 

Patron 


Group Scout Leader : Mr.S.Chandramouleesan 

Scout Leader : Mr.S.S.Thomas 

Troop Leader : Scout.SP.Bieshman 

: Scout.E.Abeesan 

Scribe 

: Scout M.Tharushihan 

Asst.Scribe : Scout S.Sharmilan 

Quarter Master : Scout C.Sivamynthan 

Treasurer 

: Scout Y.Kajaluckshan 

Community Service 

Directors 

: Scout R.Dean Jenifert 

Scout J.Nicholous Dilan 

Scout A.Pirunthujan 

Scout M.Vintharakan 

Scout S.Sivaganesh 

 

Patrol Leaders 

Robert Patrol 

Knight Patrol 

William Patrol 

Jacob Patrol 

: Scout S.Gobithan 

: Scout S.Kajalaxshan 

: Scout C.Gowribalan 

: Scout V.Puviraj 

As one of the Troop Leaders, I am proud to 

present the 2012 Annual Scout Report. We, 

the scouts, did our very best to keep our 

yearly schedules and uphold our mottos 

“look wide” and “be prepared”. 

Membership 

We have 104 members and the Troop is 

steadily growing. The ranks attained by our 

members are as follows : 

President's award - 2 

Chief Commissioner's award - 10 

District Commissioner's cord - 12 

Scout award - 06 

Tender foot - 74 

Meetings 

Scout meetings were held regularly on 

Tuesdays at 2:15pm. Patrol meetings were 

also held weekly. Court-of-honour meetings 

were held once a month. 

Camps 

We organized our annual camp at the Old 

th 

Park to mark our 96 year of scouting from 

st 

th 

1 June to 4 June 2012. 111 members from 

both Scout and Sea Scout Troops 

participated in this camp. A special feature 

was the release of a logo on this memorable 

occasion. The Knight Patrol was awarded the 

Best Patrol award and S.Kubendra was 

awarded the Best Senior Camper. 

K.Partheepan was awarded the Best Junior 

Camper and the Best Patrol Leader award 

was won by V.Puviraj. 


Oneday training camps were organized six 

times and many professionals instructed our 

scouts. 

Services 

Our scouts have helped in several ways in 

school activities like Battle of the North, 

Annual Athletic Meet, Primary School 

Sports, etc. Our participation in outside 

activities were district Baden-Powell Day, 

traffic duty at Nallur temple festival, duty at 

YARL photo exhibition, T.N.Bhojan Memorial 

Cricket tournament and the Sri Lanka Scout 

Centenary Celebrations. ten Shramadana 

projects were held. 

Special mention 

18 members of our troop participated in 

th 

the 29 Asia Pacific Regional and 

SriLankan Scout Centenary Jamboree 

which was held at Kandlama, Dambulla. 

Scout E.Abeesan, Scout S.Vigetharan, 

and Scout SP.Bieshman helped as the 

international service team at the above 

Jamboree. 

The following teachers participated in 

the Phase I Scout Leaders’ training course 

from our college. Mr.V.Prabahar, 

Mr.S.S.Thomas, Mr.G.A.Gracian, and 

Mr.P.Edward Kajan. 

In addition two scouts attended a 

training course in scouting - Scout 

S.Vigetharan, and Scout S.P.Bieshman 

S.Vigetharan, R.Dean Jenifert, J.Nicholous 

Dilan, A.Pirunthujan, M.Vintharakan, 

Y.Kajaluckshan, M.A.Amalraj, and 

J.B.Ragul have applied for the President’s 

Scout award. 

This year we published our official web 

site, www.johniansscouttroop@ 

 

blogspot.com and our official email 

address is scout1916@gmail.com. 

Project “Eagle eye” 

“Eagle eye” project was launched during the 

latter part of March so as to upgrade our 

troop and uplift our scouts. The duration of 

this project is ten years. A generous sum was 

received as donation from our past scouts. 

The “Chip-a-job”, collection was also 

transferred to this project. 

Aim 

Training scouts for President’s Award. 

Fulfilling the troops’ needs. 

Training scouts for their physical, mental 

and social development. 

Linking scouts with foreign and local 

troops to enhance our knowledge of 

scouting. 

Objectives 

To achieve the honor of being the best 

scout troop in the Northern Region. 

To train the youth to become dedicated 

and honorable citizens. 

Our sincere thanks 

We thank our Principal, Vice Principals, 

Scout Leaders, and Old Boys (scouts) for 

their encouragement, valuable support and 

guidance. We thank our Provincial 

Headquarters for providing training and 

guidance. I also wish to thank our scouts for 

giving their full co-operation in every sphere 

of scouting. 

I wish the troop all success in the coming 

year. 

S.P.Bieshman 

Troop Leader 


Sea Scouts Troop 

Patron 

: Rev N.J.Gnanaponrajah 

Group Scout Leader : Mr.S.Chandramouleesan 

Scout Leader : Mr.V.Daniel Jeyaruban 

Troop Leader : Scout.S.Vigeitharan 

Asst Troop Leader : Scout.M.A.Amalraj 

Scribe 

: Scout.P.Samuel 

Treasurer : Scout.S.Kavivarman 

Quarter Master : Scout.J.B.Ragul 

Patrol Leaders 

Seagull : Scout.S.Kubendra 

Seahorse : Scout.S.Partheepan 

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I am very glad to submit the 34 Annual 

Report for the year 2012. We did our best by 

God's grace and achieved our aims 

according to the motto “Be Prepared” and 

“Look Wide”. 

Membership 

Our troop consists of 20 members. The 

standards attained by our members are as 

follows : 

Chief Commissioner's Award : 04 

District Commissioner's Cord: 02 

Scout Award: 6 

Membership: 8 

Meetings 

Our Troop meetings are held regularly on 

Thursdays. Patrol meetings are held weekly. 

The Patrol Leader's Council meets 

frequently. 

participated in the “ Chip-a-Job” and we 

were able to collect a good sum of money. 

Our members helped the organizers at the 

“Yarl Photography Exhibition”. 

Camps 

th 

We jointly organized the 96 anniversary 

camp with the scout troop. It was a 

successful camp. 

Our members participated in the “APR 

International Jamboree” in April in 

Dambulla. 

Our troop members represented the Jaffna 

District at the “Colombo Jamboree” held at 

ViharamahadeviParkinAugust. 

Thanks 

It is indeed with great pleasure that I wish to 

express our sincere gratitude to our 

Principal, Vice Principals, and Scout Leader 

for their guidance, advice, encouragement 

and help. 

I wish to thank all the members for their 

fullest support and cooperation extended to 

us in every sphere of scouting. Finally, I wish 

to thank the members of the Scout Troop for 

their cooperation. 

P.Samuel 

Scribe 

Sri Lanka Unites Club 

Activities 

Our Troop helped the school in the Athletic 

Patron 

Vice Patron 


: N.Shanmugathasan 

meet, Prize Giving and other college President : S.Sajeevan 

functions. We helped the Jaffna Municipal 

Council by serving as traffic wardens at the 

Nallur temple festival. All of Our scouts 


Secretary 

Asst. Secretary 

: V.Natheesan 

: P.Kajenthiran 

: M.Vintharakan 


Treasurer : N.Chuhaasanan 

Project Co-ordinators K.Raguparan 

K.Abishankar 


annual report of our club for the year 2012. 

We organized 2 projects, one being the 

medical camp held at Kudaththanai, a rural 

village, and the other being a Shramadana 

campaign in our school compound. 

A medical camp was organized in 

collaboration with Royal International 

School Kurunegala at Kudathanai, a rural 

village in Point Pedro. It was a well-attended 

camp. We were able to fullfill the target for 

which it was organized. All the participants 

including the doctors as well as the nursing 

officers were very enthusiastic until the very 

end of this project providing their best of 

service to those who needed. 

Our students participated in the future 

Leaders’ Conference organized by the SLU 

main office. It was a five-day conference in 

which about 800 students from various parts 

of Sri Lanka attended. Four of our students 

were a part of the organizing team “Jaffna 

Coalition”. I am very happy to say that it is 

the first conference organized in the 

Northern Province attended by more than 

800 students from all over Sri Lanka. 

This is for the year 2012 and we hope to do 

more for the upcoming year with our new 

committee. 

P.Kajenthiran 

Secretary 

St. John Ambulance Brigade 

Patron 

: Rev. N. J. Gnanaponrajah 

Vice Patrons : Mr. A. Henry 

Mr. S.Michael 

President : G.Lavaruban 

Vice President : K.Thuvarakan 

Secretary : S.Suban 

Asst. Secretary : V.Dinesh 

Treasurer : B.Thuvarakan 


K.Mathivathanan 

V.Ravivarman 

T.Shajeevan 

K.Geevashankar 

P.Kawshikan 

V.Thushyanthan 

K.Piranavan 

K.Abishankar 

S.Vinojan 

R.Thushyanthan 

I am delighted in submitting the Annual 

Report of St. John Ambulance for the year 


We have forty-nine members extending 

various duties for the welfare of the public. 

Our general meetings are held on Fridays 

after school. 

We rendered various services in and out of 

the school premises. We put up first aid units 

at the Annual Sports Meet, Primary Sports 

Meet and the Big Match. Our members 

participated in the First Aid Camps 

conducted during the Nallur temple festival. 

We also rendered our service to the University 

of Jaffna for their exhibition. 

 


I wish to express my sincere gratitude to our 

patron the Rev.N.J.Gnanaponrajah, and the 

Staff Advisors for their encouragement and 

S.Suban 

Secretary 

Student Christian Movement 

Patron 


Vice Patron : Mr.S.Uiroviyam 

President : J.Nicholus Dilan 

Vice President : J.Einstein Jebakrishanth 

Secretary : T.Sam Niroshan 

Asst. Secretary : J.B.Ragual 

Worship Leader : N.Nash 

Nimal 

Chandana 

Treasurer : S.Luke Tharshan 

Games Secretary : R.Dean Jenifert 

It is with pleasure that I submit the annual 

report of the Student Christian Movement 

for the year 2012. It is the grace of God and 

the guidance of his spirit that enabled us to 

carry on our work, without any hindrances. 

The members of our union were full of 

enthusiasm and gave their fullest cooperation 

throughout this year. Our members 

were very active and sincere at the meetings. 

We had our combined worship with our 

sister school Chundikuli Girls' College on 

Wednesday mornings. This year too we did 

our Lent day collection project very well. I 

take this opportunity to thank the teachers 

who provided their support for this project. 

We celebrated the centenary celebration of 

th 

SCM on Saturday the 11 of February 2012. 

th 

Our Easter Bajanai was held on 8 April 2012 

and the Annual Carol service on 4 th 

November 2012. We participated in the 

combined carols of the Youth of the North 

th 

on 10 November 2012, held in the Peto 

Hall. We are thankful to the teachers who 

trained the choirs. 

We organized a one-day programme on the 

rd 

3 of July 2012. One of the priests from OMI 

graced the occasion as a guest speaker. As 

usual, we organized the indoor games 

tournament among students and teachers, 

and subsequently celebrated the Awards 

rd 

Ceremony on the 3 of October 2012, with 

Ven.S.Jeyanth Jeyaveerasingan as the Chief 

Guest. God's mighty hand has been at work 

with us throughout this period. We were 

able to realize that the Word of God is a 

powerful and spiritual source which feeds 

our soul. 

Finally, we wish to extend our sincere thanks 

and gratitude to Ven.S.Jeyanth Jeyaveerasingan, 

Rev V.P Thanendra, our Principal, 

Vice Principals and the Staff Advisors for all 

the support, concern and words of encouragement 

extended to us. A special word of 

thanks to our guest speakers for their 

inspiring messages. 

We have seen the hand of God handling the 

activities of the S.C.M throughout this year. 

Taking refuge in Him has enabled us to 

continue with renewed strength and 

confidence. All glory and honor be to God. 

T.Sam Niroshan 

Secretary 

 


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GAMES AND ATHLETICS 2012 

ATHLETICS 

Inter House Athletic Meet 

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The Annual Inter House Athletic Meet was held on 11 February 2012 with Mr. 

Gnanasegaram Samuel Neshakumar, Regional Sales Manager, Cargills Ceylon PLC and Mrs. 

Wajira Sudharshini Neshakumar as Chief Guests. 

Final Placing of the Houses 

Champions Peto 280 points 

Runners up Pargiter 235 1/2 points 

Third place Thompson 208 points 

Fourth place Johnstone 177 1/2 points 

Fifth place Handy 129 points 

Relay Champions 

Peto House 

Tug – O – War Champions 

Thompson House 

Tug – O – War - Old Boys vs. Present Boys 

Winners: Old Boys 

Best Performance 

Field Events: 

Under 17: 

P. Thuvarakaseelan of Peto House Event: Discus Throw Performance: 31.85m 

Under 19: 

S. Poulin Androok of Handy House Event: Long Jump Performance: 5.84m 

Under 21: 

B. Banuppriyan of Peto House Event: Javelin Throw Performance: 45.48m 

Track Events: 

Under 17: 

M. Nilojan of Pargiter House Event: 200m Performance: 25.5sec 

Under 19: 

A. Anojan of Peto House Event: 800m Performance: 2m 7sec 

Under 21: 

S. Thileepan of Peto House Event: 400m Hurdles Performance: 1m 4.9sec 

 


Special Awards: 

Cup for 1500m: A. Anojan 

Cup for 5000m: A. Samuel 

of Peto House 

of Pargiter House 

Individual Champions 

Under 13: M. Thanushan of Peto House 

Under 15: V. Diluxshan & P. Thevakumaran of Peto House 

Under 17: M. Nilojan of Pargiter House & R. Sam David of Peto house 

Under 19: S. Poulin Androok. of Handy House & A. Anojan of Peto House 

Under 21: B. Banuppriyan of Peto House, S. Sansajan of Peto House & 

K. T. Kabilan of Johnstone House 

New Ground Records: 

P. Thevakumaran of Peto House 

Age group: Under - 15 Event: Javelin Throw Performance: 32.66m 

R. Pirishankar of Handy House 

Age group: Under - 17 Event: High Jump Performance: 1.57m 

M. Nilojan of Pargiter House 

Age group: Under - 17 Event: 400m Performance: 56.7sec 

A. Anojan of Peto House 

Age group: Under - 19 Event: 400m Hurdles Performance: 1min 02sec 

A. Anojan of Peto House 

Age group: Under - 19 Event: 800m Performance: 2min 02sec 

K. T. Kabilan of Johnstone House 

Age group: Under - 21 Event: Pole Vault Performance: 3.00m 

B. Banuppriyan of Peto House 

Age group: Under - 21 Event: Shot put Performance: 11.5m 


Age group: Under - 21 Event: Discus Throw Performance: 33.33m 


Age group: Under - 21 Event: Javelin Throw Performance: 45.48m 

S. Shanthakumar of Pargiter House 

Age group: Under - 21 Event: 5000m Performance: 19min 32.7sec 

 


S. Thileepan of Peto House 

Age group: Under - 21 Event: 400m Hurdles Performance: 1min 04.9sec 

Johnstone House 

Age group: Under - 21 Event: 4 X 100m Relay Performance: 50.8 sec 

Performance at the Provincial Athletic Meet 

First place - 08 

Second place - 06 

Third Place - 03 

Name of Athlete 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 

P. Thevakumaran (Un 15) Javelin(36.54m) 

G. I. Goldshajan (Un 15) 100m Hurdles(18.6sec) 

M. Nilojan (Un 17) 400m(54.9sec) 200m(24.7sec) 

R. Sam David (Un17) 800m(2min 14.4sec) 

Un 17 4 X 100m Relay 4 X 400m Relay(3min 55.3sec) 

A. Anojan (Un 19) 

G. Abraham Anojan (Un 19) 1500m(4min 19.9sec) (Record) 

400m(53.9sec) 

800m (2min 01.6sec)(Record) 

G. Abraham Anojan (Un 19) Discus Throw(39.92m) 

Un 19 

4 X 400m Relay(3min 41.6sec) 

4 X 100m Relay 

B. Banuppriyan (Un 21) Discus Throw(32.24m) Shot put(11.74m) 

K. T. Kapilan (Un21) Pole Voult(3.10m) 

Un 21 

4 X 400m Relay(3min 40.8sec) 

Best performance in Track Events Under 17 – 400m – M. Nilojan 

Overall Relay Champions 

National Athletic Meet 

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K. T. Kabilan placed 4 in Pole Vault in Under 21 

CRICKET 

FIRST XI 

This is year our First XI team had a successful season except for the loss against Jaffna Central 

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in the 10 Limited Over encounter by 62 runs. The team performed well in the three-day 

game. The season began with the revival of encounter with S.Thomas’ College, Mount 

Lavinia after a lapse of nearly three decades. This encounter was named Rev. A. J. C. 

Selvaratnam Memorial Trophy. We played another encounter against Sri Jayawardhanapura 

Maha Vidayalaya, Kotte, (formerly Kotte Christian College) after six decades (played at 

Kotte). Also we played against St. John’s College, Nugegoda. This year the team played 18 

matches including 5 limited 50over matches and won 9 matches (3 limited 50over matches), 

lost 3 (2 limited 50over matches) and the rest ended in draw. The team reached the quarter 

 


finals in Sri Lanka Schools’ Cricket Association Division III Tournament. We also grateful to our 

Old Boy Mr. Ananthan Arnold for organizing a coaching programme in Max Cricket Academy 

of Sri Lanka Cricket at the R.Premadasa International Cricket stadium in the beginning of the 

season. P. Thuvarakaseelan was selected to represent the Jaffna District under 19 team 

which became runner up in the Murali Cup Tournament. P. Thuvarakaseelan and A Nilosan 

were selected in the best twenty four of the Jaffna Camp of Coca Cola Cricket Pathway – 

Season 3 and the former was selected for the Super camp in Colombo. The team became 

runner up in the emerging schools category in the “Sunday Observer – Mobitel School Boy 

Cricketer of the Year” tournament. 

Against 

Innings of St.John’s Innings of Opponents 

Against 

1st 2nd 1st 2nd Results 

FRIENDLY MATCHES 

S' Thomas College, Mount Lavania 124/10 154/10 *272/7 8/2 Lost by 8 wickets 

Sri Jayawardhanapura MV, 

Kotte *195/10 148/3 191/10 Draw 

St. Patrick's College, Jaffna 214/10 *197/10 222/10 Draw 

Manipay Hindu College, Manipay 405/10 *103/10 69/10 Won by an 

innings and 233 runs 

Mahajana College, Tellipalai *195/10 200/10 135/10 190/10 Won by 70 runs 

Kokuvil Hindu College, Kokuvil 272/10 *227/10 181/7 Draw 

St. John's College, Nugegoda 191/10 281/10 *328/5 Draw 

Hartley College, Point Pedro 206/6 *164/10 52/5 Draw 

BATTLE OF THE NORTH 

Jaffna Central College - 106 Encounter 237/10 *144/10 288/9 Draw 

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Jaffna Central College (LOM) - 10 Encounter 131/10(45.5 overs) *193/10(44 overs) Lost by 62 runs 

SLSCA TOURANAMENT DIVISION III 

Canagaratnam MMV, 

Jaffna *147/10 207/10 87/10 110/10 Won by 157 runs 

Jaffna Hindu College, Jaffna 275/10 94/1 *129/10 2 3 9 / 1 0 

Won by 9 wickets 

Skandavarothaya College, 305/10 *84/10 127/10 Won by an innings 

Chunnakam 

and 94 runs 

Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai 376/10 *144/10 124/10 Won by an innings 

and 108 runs 

KNOCK OUT ROUND - SLSCA TOURANAMENT DIVISION III 

Vijaya College, Matale 210/9(42 overs) *206/10(47 overs) Won by 1 wicket 

Susmayawardhana MV, Colombo -8 191/6(45.5 overs) *190/10(49.5 overs) Won by 4 wicket 

Sri Chandrajothy MV, Yakkala *215/10(47.5 overs) 130/10(38.3 overs) Won by 85 runs 

Debarawewa Central College, *210/10(49.2 overs) 211/4(46.4 overs) Lost by 6 wickets 

Tissamaharama 

(Quarter Finals) 

* - batted first 

Awards given in matches 

The Most Outstanding Johnian at St. John’s vs St. Patrick’s match (K.S.E Xavier Memorial 

 


Trophy): 

A. Sansajan 

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Man of the Match at the “Battle of the North” 106 Encounter 

A. Sansajan 

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Best Bowler at the “Battle of the North” 106 Encounter 

M. Vintharakan 

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Best Fielder at the “Battle of the North” 106 Encounter 

K. T. Kabilan 

The Most Outstanding Johnian at “Battle of the North” (S. Vignapalan Trophy in memory 

of his father S. Sellakandu): 

A. Sansajan 

Highest scorer of St. John’s at “Battle of the North” 

(S. Surenkumar Trophy): A. Sansajan 

Batting: 

M. Vintharakan 40 against Sri Jayawardhanapura MV, Kotte 

S. Rageenthan 81 against Sri Jayawardhanapura MV, Kotte 

50 against Canagaratnam MMV 

147 against Skandavarothaya College 

47 against Jaffna College 

47 against Mahajana College 

43 against Susmayawardhana MV, Colombo – 8 

A. Sansajan 58 against St. Patrick’s College 

51 against St. John’s College, Nugegoda 

68 against Jaffna Central College 

J. Amidayan 107 against Manipay Hindu College 

86 against Kokuvil Hindu College 

42 against Deberawewa Central College(NS), Tissamaharama 

J. Adrian 45 against Jaffna Hindu College 


P. Thuvarakaseelan 54 & 41 against Jaffna Hindu College 

47 against Jaffna College 

46 against St. Patrick’s College 

101 against Manipay Hindu College 

46 & 48 against Mahajana College 



47 against Susmayawardhana MV, Colombo – 8 

S. Kabilraj 41 against Jaffna College 

P. Brinthapan 65 against Jaffna College 

50 against Manipay Hindu College 

G. Abraham Anojan 95 against Jaffna College 

 



Bowling 

P. Brinthapan 4 for 58 against Sri Jayawardhanapura MV, Kotte 

4 for 38 against Skandavarothaya College 

4 for 26 against Jaffna College 

4 for 34 against Mahajana College 

4 for 32 against Hartley College 

M. Vintharakan 4 for 49 against Jaffna Hindu College 

4 for 21 against Jaffna Central College 

J. Amidayan 4 for 81 against S. Thomas’s College, Mt. Lavania 

4 for 36 against Canagaratnam MMV 

5 for 29 and 

4 for 15 against Manipay Hindu College 

4 for 48 against Mahajana College 

4 for 32 against Kokuvil Hindu College 

P. Thuvarakaseelan 5 for 16 against Jaffna Hindu College 

6 for 18 against Skandavarothaya College 


5 for 38 against St. Patrick’s College 

A. Sansajan 4 for 22 against Manipay Hindu College 

4 for 23 against Sri Chandrajothy Vidayalaya, Yakkala 

S. Rageenthan 4 for 42 against Jaffna Central College(Limited Overs 

Match) 

Under 17 

Both the “A” & “B” teams participated in the Sri Lanka Schools’ Cricket Association 

Tournament. “A” team performed well and reached the Pre – Quarter Finals of Division III. 

“B” team didn’t perform well to note them. 

ATEAM 

Against Innings of SJC Innings of Opponents Results 

Friendly Matches 

Kokuvil Hindu College 269/8 *131 35/3 Draw 

Jaffna Hindu College 269/7(48 overs) *268/9(50 overs) Won by 3 wickets 

SLSCA TOURNAMENT DIVISION III 

Jaffna College *346/9(50 overs) 181/10(40.2 overs) Won by 155 runs 

Skandavarothaya College *380/9(50 overs) 133/10(43.3 overs) Won by 247 runs 

Hartley College *128/10(37.1 overs) 101/10(42.2 overs) Won by 27 runs 

Periyapulam Maha Vidyalayam *329/10(47.1 overs) 100/10(17.1 overs) Won by 229 runs 

Canagaratnam MMV 62/2(11.3 overs) 61/10(16.5 overs) Won by 8 wickets 

Kokuvil Hindu College *146/10(41.4 overs) 82/10(35 overs) Won by 64 runs 

 


Welisinghe Harischandra MV, 140/10(39.2 overs) *143/10(42.1 overs) Lost by 3 runs (Pre 

Anuradhapura 

-quarter Final) 

* - Batted first 

Batting: 

S. Kabilraj 61 against Skandavarothaya College 

A. Ghanamirthan 64 against Jaffna College 

48 against Periyapulam MV 

M. Gowrangan 70 against Jaffna Hindu College 

62 against Periyapulam MV 

P. Thuvarakaseelan 70 against Kokuvil Hindu College 

125n.o. against Jaffna College 


S. Mitharsan 40 against Jaffna College 

41 against Skansavarothaya College 

G. Abraham Anojan 80 against Kokuvil Hindu College 


R. Pirishankar 73 against Periyapulam MV 

A. Shwenithan 40n.o. against Jaffna Hindu College 

Bowling: 

R. Lohathieswar 6 for 45 against Kokuvil Hindu College 

M. Sinthujan 4 for 21 against Periyapulam MV 

S. Mitharsan 6 for 27 against Skandavarothaya College 

A. Ghanamirthan 4 for 20 against Welisinghe Harichandra MV, Anuradhapura 

B TEAM 


SLSCA TOURNAMENT 

Manipay Hindu College 129/10 ( 41.1 overs) *181/10(32,5 overs) Lost by 52 runs 

Jaffna Central College 107/10(46 overs) *286/10(47.4 overs) Lost by 179 runs 

Kokuvil Hindu College 103/10(36 overs) *318/9(50 overs) Lost by 215 runs 

* - Batted first 

Bowling: 

M. Jasokulan 5 for 32 against Manipay Hindu College 


Under 15 

Both the “A” & “B” teams participated in the Sri Lanka Schools’ Cricket Association 

Tournament and both teams performed well and reached the Pre – Quarter Finals of the 


Division III. M. Nilojan and S. Jeni Flemin represented the Northern Provincial Under 15 team 

in the Prima Cup Tournament, while M. Nilojan was appointed as the Vice Captain of the 

Under 15 Jaffna District team which consisted of S. Jeni Flemin and S. Pukaliniyan. 

ATEAM 



Jaffna Hindu College *230/10(48 overs) 113/10(34 overs) Won by 117 runs 

Jaffna Central College *215/10(43.2 overs) 158/10(46.1 overs) Won by 57 runs 

Nondescript Cricket Club 

School of Cricket 99/2(17.2 overs) *95/10(19.5 overs) Won by 8 wickets 


Mahajana College 93/0(17 overs) *92/10(27.1 overs) Won by 10 wickets 

Jaffna Hindu College 159/10(39.2 overs) *253/6(50 overs) Lost by 94 runs 

Kokuvil Hindu College *262/7(50 overs) 89/10(22.5 overs) Won by 173 runs 

Jaffna Central College 170/4(39.3 overs) *168/7(50 overs) Won by 6 wickets 

Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalayam 75/3(13.3 overs) *74/10(27 overs) Won by 7 wickets 

Vavuniya Tamil MMV *294/9(50overs) 97/10(27.1 overs) Won by 197 runs 

Batticaloa Hindu College 58/3(10 overs) *57/10(25 overs) Won by 3 wickets 

Ginthotta MV, Galle *72/6(17 overs) Rain - Match 

abandoned 

Ginthotta MV, Galle *169/9(50 overs) 79/10(34 overs) Won by 90 runs 

Malwattawala Central College, *137/10(39.1 overs) 141/5(25.3 overs) Lost by 5 wickets 

Moneragala (Pre - quarter Final) 


Batting: 

S. Jeni Flemin 61 against Jaffna Hindu College 

45 against Jaffna Hindu College 


101 against Vavuniya Tamil MV 

44 against Nodescripts Cricket Club School of Cricket 

S. Thevaprashanth 47 against Jaffna Central College 

A. Herald Lasky 50 against Jaffna Hindu College 

M. Nilojan 50 against Jaffna Central College 

93 against Vavuniya Tamil MV 

Bowling: 

M. Nilojan 4 for 18 against Kilinochchi MV 

 


R. Shelumiel 5 for 29 against Mahajana College 


4 for 09 against Vavuniya Tamil MV 

S. Praveenshan 5 for 13 against Batticaloa Hindu College 

5 for 14 against Ginthotta MV, Galle 

J. Kishanthujan 5 for 25 against Kilinochchi MV 

BTEAM 



Canagaratnam MMV *325/10(47 overs) 28/10(14.4 overs) Won by 286 runs 

St. Patrick’s College *114/10(41.2 overs) 115/7(38 overs) 

Lost by 3 wickets 

Vigneswara College, Karaveddy *144/10(37.3 overs) 60/10(31 overs) Won by 84 runs 

Manipay Hindu College *139/10(36.2 overs) 140/8(43.5 overs) Lost by 2 wickets 

Skandavarothaya College 89/3(21.2overs) *85/10(33.2 overs) Won by 7 wickets 

Hartley College 89/3(21.2 overs) 103/6(33.5 overs) *102/10(41.5 overs) Won by 4 wickets 

Vavuniya Nelukulam Tamil MV 46/8(183.4 overs) *45/10(20.2 overs) Won by 2 wickets 

Hindu National School, Matale *146/10(46.4 overs) 93/10(35 overs) 

Won by 53 runs 

Royal College, Moneragala *172/7(50 overs) 172/10(49 overs) Match tied 

Royal College, Moneragala *56/0(14.5 overs Rain - Match 

Abandoned(Toss SJC) 

Royal College, Colombo - 7 *75/10(37 overs) 76/6(23 overs) Lost by 4 wickets 

(Pre- 

quarter Final) 


Batting: 

D. Joseph Stalon 61n.o. against Royal College, Moneragala 

Bowling: 

S. Pukaliniyan 4 for 20 against Skandavarothaya College 

4 for 06 against Nelukulam Tamil MV, Vavuniya 

P. Somaskaran 3 for 03 against Nelukulam Tamil MV, Vavuniya 

4 for 20 against Royal College, Moneragala 

S. Kaaruniyan 3 for 00 against Canagaratnam MMV 

D. Joseph Stalon 3 for 05 against Hartley College 

Under 13 

Both “A” & “B” teams played Division III Tournament of the Sri Lanka Schools’ Cricket 

Association. “A” team performed well and became Runners-up in the final Division III 

Tournament and were promoted to Division II from 2013. Skipper V. Jathushan batted well in 

 


the season with a century(128 not out) against Mahajana College and eight half-centuries. 

He was also impressive in bowling capturing 35 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 00 

against St. Patrick’s. “A” team played 15 matches in all. They beat Welisinghe Harischandra 

MV, Anuradhapura in the quarter final s. St. John’s batted first to score 265 runs. Jathushan 

scored 72. The opponents were shot out for 85. St. John’s entered the semi-finals against 

Royal College, Panadura and beat them by 3 wickets. Skipper Jathushan got unbeaten 53 

valuable runs. The final match was played on the Railway ground, Colombo against 

Parakirama MV, Bandarawatta who batted first with a mammoth 217 for 8 wickets in 50 

overs. St. John’s were shot out for 96 and lost the finals. Skipper V. Jathushan was awarded 

“The Best Batsman” of the Tournament. 

The “B” team played 4 matches, lost 2 and drew 2. 

ATEAM 

SJC vs 

st nd st nd 

1 Inns 2 Inns 1 Inns 2 Inns Result 

SJC SJC Oppo Oppo 


St. Patrick’s College 100/10 *38/10 46/10 Won by an innings and 16 runs 

Kokuvil Hindu College 136/8 *75/10 46/5 Draw 

Jaffna Hindu College 50/1(17.1overs) *46/10(27.3overs) Won by 9 wickets 

Jaffna Central College *222/9(50overs) 69/10(17overs) Won by 153 runs 


Nelliady MMV 135/4 *47/10 32/10 Won by an innings and 56 runs 

Jaffna College 174/3 *29/10 34/10 Won by an innings and 101 runs 

Hartley College, Point Pedro *132/10 168/8 43/10 Draw 

Mahajana College *283/5(50overs) 58/10(17overs) Won by 225 runs 

Kokuvil Hindu College 178/9(47.4overs) *177/7(50overs) Won by 1 wicket 

Jaffna Hindu College *227/10(48.1overs) 72/10(33.4overs) Won by 155 runs 

U.B. Wanninayaka MMV, 

Galgamuwa *189/10(45.4overs) 83/10(33.1overs) Won by 106 runs 

Mahaweligama Navothaya 117/2(49.2overs) *116/10(41.2overs) Won by 2 wickets 

School, Serunuwara 

(Pre - Quarter Final) 

Welisinghe Harischandra MV, 

Anuradhapaura *265/7(50overs) 85/10(30.2overs) Won by 180 runs (Quarter Final) 

Royal College,Panadura 151/7(36.2overs) *149/9(50overs) Won by 3 wickets (Semi - Final) 

Parakirama MMV, 

Bandarawatta 95/10(20overs) *217/8(50overs) Lost by 122 runs (Final) 


Batting: 

V. Jathushan 54 against Kokuvil Hindu College 

51n.o. against Nelliady MMV 

 


56n.o. against Jaffna College 

57 & 75 against Hartley College 

128n.o. against Mahajana College 

91 against Jaffna Hindu College 

72 against St. Joseph’s College, Anuradhapura 

53n.o. against Royal College, Panadura 

S. Inkaran 66n.o. against Jaffna College 

42 against Jaffna Central College 

M. Abinash 45 against Mahajana College 

S. Sabies 46 against U.B. Wanninayaka MMV, Galgamuwa 

Bowling: 

V. Jathushan 4 for 02 against Jaffna Hindu College 

5 for 00 against St. Patrick’s College 

4 for 06 against Nelliady MMV 


S. Sheropan 5 for 04 against Jaffna Hindu College 

4 for 06 against Nelliady MMV 


M. Abinash 4 for 08 against Jaffna Hindu College 

S. Subeekshan 4 for 09 against Jaffna Hindu College 

K. Kapilraj 4 for 33 against Jaffna Central College 

5 for 14 against U.B. Wanninayaka MMV, Galgamuwa 

B TEAM 

SJC vs 

st nd st nd 

1 Inns 2 Inns 1 Inns 2 Inns Result 

SJC SJC Oppo Oppo 


St. Patrick’s College 61/10 31/10 *152/5 Lost by an innings and 60 runs 

Canagaratnam MMV 90/10 - *113/8 52/4 Draw 

Jaffna Central College 64/10 42/9 *167/6 Draw 

Skandavarothaya College *38/10 34/10 134/10 Lost by an innings and 62 runs 


Batting: 

R. Vithursan 43 against St. Patrick’s College 

Bowling: 

S. Thinesh 4 for 16 against Canagaratnam MMV 

T. Jeshuran 4 for 07 against Canagaratnam MMV 

 


Soccer 

This year our First XI and Under 16 A (ThirdXI) team remained unbeaten Under 19 

team performed well in the Division III Tournament organised by Sri Lanka Schools’ Soccer 

nd 

Association and became 2 Runners-up. The other teams performed well in this season. 

Team Matches Played Won Drew Lost 

First XI(Unbeaten Side) 8 6 2 - 

Second XI A 

6 1 4 1 

Second XI B 

5 1 - 4 

Third XI A(Unbeaten Side) 7 5 2 - 

Third XI B 

6 2 1 3 

Fourth XI A 

7 4 1 2 

Fourth XI B 

6 - 3 3 

In detail: 

St. John’s College U-14A U-14B U-16A U-16B U-18A U-18B First XI 

Mahajana College 0-1 2-0 2-2 3-0 

Arunothaya College 1-0 1-0 2-0 1-0 

Manipay Hindu College 0-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 

St. Antony’s College 

0-0 1-0 0-2 2-0 

St. Henry’s College 0-2 0-0 0-2 3-2 

St. Charles MV 2-0 0-0 2-1 0-2 0-2 0-0 

Jaffna College 

1-0 0-0 1-0 

Jaffna Central College 4-2 1-1 1-1 3-0 

Navatkuli MV 

0-3 2-1 0-4 

St. James MV 

0-1 0-2 1-0 

Navanthurai MV 1-0 0-4 0-0 1-2 

Colombuthurai MV 

Won 

0-0 0-1 

Volleyball 

Our teams took part in the tournament organized by the Department of Education. 

Hockey 

The Under 19 team took part in the Tournament organized by the Department of Education 

nd 

and became Champions in the Zonal Competition and 2 Runners-up in the District and 

Runners -up in Provincial Competitions. 

Under 15 team participated in the Federation 

tournament and became Runners-up in the District level. Under 17 team participated in the 

nd 

Federation tournament and became 2 Runners-up in the District level. 

 


Badminton 

In the tournament organized by the Department of Education Under 19 team became 

Champions in the Zonal competition, Runners-up in the District competition and Champions 

in the Provincial competition. 

Under 15 team became Champions in the Zonal competition, 

nd 

Runners-up in the District competition and 2 Runners-up in the Provincial competition. 

Basketball 

This year we took part in the tournaments organized by the Department of Education, 

Basketball Federation, Jaffna College (Holmes Memorial) and Jaffna Central College 

(Vipulananthan Memorial). 

Under 17 

Jaffna Hindu College 

* 54-20 


* 56-32 

Chavakachcheri Hindu College *78-53 

Holy Cross College 

*53-25 

D. S. Senanayakke College 

36-49 

Kilinochchi Central College 

40-72 

Jaffna College 

*37-27 

Under 19 


28-56 


27-68 

Jaffna Central College 

26-54 

Kokuvil Hindu College 

24-34 

S. Thomas’ College 

26-56 

Kopay Christian College 

*43-21 


21-38 


24-28 


32-72 


24-36 

*Won 

Tennis 

The Under 19 team took part in the tournament organized by the Department of Education 

and became Runners-up at the Zonal competition, Champions in the District competition 

and Champions in the Provincial competition. 

Chess 

Our Under 15 and 19 teams participated in the tournament organized by the Department of 

Education. Under 15 became Runners-up at the Divisional competition and under 19 

 


nd 

became 2 Runners -up at the Divisional competition. 

Table Tennis 

Our Under 15 and 19 teams participated in the tournament organized by the Department of 

Education. Both teams became 2nd Runners-up at the Divisional competition. 

Carom 

The Under 15 and Under 19 teams took part in the tournament organized by the Department 

of Education and the Under 19 team became Champions in the Zonal, District & Provincial 

competitions. Under 15 were Runners-up in the Zonal competition. 

Sports Quiz Competition 

Our Sports Quiz Team became Champions in the Zonal and District Competitions organized 

by the Department of Education. 

Karate 

st 

Our students participated in the District and Provincial Competitions 

with four 1 places, two 

nd rd st nd 

2 places and two 3 places in the District competition and five 1 places, two 2 places and 

rd 

one 3 place in the Provincial competition. A. Thanushan won first place in open group in the 

Sri Lanka Karate Federations’ National Karate Championship. 

Rugby 

First time we were able to compete in the Rugby Federation Tournament. Our Under 14 team 

participated in the Division II Tournament held in Colombo. 

Weight Lifting 

Under the training of Mr. S. Vithan, G. Saikrishna of Under 19 age group won the First place 

at Provincial level. 

Inter-House Matches 

Middle School 

Grade - 6 

Games Handy Johnstone Pargiter Peto Thompson 

Soccer 

01 02 

Basketball 

02 01 

Badminton 01 02 

Cricket 

Carrom 

01 

01 

02 

02 

Chess 

01 02 

Tennis 

S 01 02 

D 01 02 

Table Tennis 

02 01 

 


Total Points 04 01 06 09 07 

Grade - 7 


Soccer 

02 01 

Basketball 

01 02 

Badminton 

Cricket 

01 02 

02 01 

Carom 

02 01 

Chess 

Tennis 

02 01 

S 01 02 

D 02 01 

Table Tennis 

Total Points 08 05 07 

01 

07 

Junior Secondary 

Grade - 8 


Soccer 

01 02 

Basketball 

01 02 

Badminton 

Cricket 

01 

02 01 

02 

Carom 

Chess 

02 01 

01 02 

Tennis S 01 02 

Total Points 04 06 02 05 04 

Grade - 9 


Soccer 

01 02 

Basketball 

02 01 

Badminton 01 02 

Carom 

01 02 

Chess 

02 01 

Tennis S 01 02 

Total Points 04 06 02 05 0 

 


Senior Secondary 

Grade - 10 


Soccer 

Basketball 

01 02 

01 02 

Badminton 

Cricket 

01 02 

Carom 

02 01 

Chess 

01 02 

Tennis 

S 01 02 

D 02 01 

Table Tennis 

02 01 

Total Points 05 08 03 05 03 

Grade - 11 


Soccer 

Basketball 

01 

02 

02 

01 

Badminton 

Cricket 

01 02 

Carom 

02 01 

Chess 

01 02 

Tennis 

S 01 02 

D 01 02 

Table Tennis 02 01 

Total Points 03 02 07 05 07 

Collegiate Level 

Grade - LVI 


Soccer 

01 02 

Basketball 

02 01 

Badminton 

02 01 

Cricket 

02 01 

Carom 

01 02 

Chess 

02 01 

Tennis 

S 02 01 

D 02 01 

Table Tennis 01 02 

 


Total Points 01 05 11 04 06 

Grade - Up VI 


Soccer 

02 01 

Basketball 

01 02 

Badminton 

01 02 

Cricket 

Carom 

01 

02 

02 

01 

Chess 

Tennis 

01 02 

S 01 02 

D 01 02 

Table Tennis 

01 02 

Total Points 02 05 07 05 08 

Final Placing 


Middle School 04 09 11 16 14 

Junior Secondary 08 12 04 10 05 

Senior Secondary 08 10 10 10 10 

Collegiate Level 03 10 18 09 14 

Total 23 41 43 45 39 

N. E. Jeyasingam Memorial Challenge Shield for the Champions of the Inter-House Matches 

(Middle School): Peto House 

J. N. Ponniah Memorial Challenge Shield for the Champions of the Inter-House Matches 

(Junior Secondary School): Johnstone House 

S. Panchalingam Memorial Challenge Shield for the Champions of the Inter-House Matches 

(Senior Secondary School): Johnstone, Pargiter, Peto and Thompson 

V. R. Amarasingam Challenge Shield for the Champions of the Inter-House Matches 

(Collegiate Level): Pargiter House 

S. THANAPALAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE SHEILD FOR THE OVERALL CHAMPIONS OF THE 

INTER-HOUSE MATCHES: PETO HOUSE 

Runners-Up: PARGITER HOUSE 

rd 

3 Place: JOHNSTONE HOUSE 

th 

4 Place: THOMPSON HOUSE 

 


th 

5 Place: HANDY HOUSE 

GAMES AND ATHLETICS – Primary School 2012 

Inter House Athletic Meet 

th 

The Inter-House Athletic Meet was held on 18 February 2012 with Mr. M. Ganesharajah, 

Additional District Judge / Magistrate, Magistrate Court, Jaffna, and Mrs. Srisivai 

Ganesharajah as Chief Guests. 

Peto House emerged Champions with 152 points and Johnstone House Runners-up with 118 

points. 

The following students became champions in their respective age groups. 

(1) Under 9 N.Akash of Peto and K. Sabesan of Johnstone 

(2) Under 10 P. Piranavan of Peto 

(3) Under 11 A. Sukethan of Johnstone 

New Ground Records: 

Age Group: U/9 

Name: K. Sabesan House: Johnstone Event: Tennis ball Throw Performance: 38.89m 


Name: K. Tishan House: Johnstone E v e n t : C r i c k e t b a l l T h r o w 

Performance: 38.89m 


Name: S. Sanjeevan House: Thompson E v e n t : 5 0 m R a c e 

Performance: 8.66sec 

Junior Pentathlon 

The Junior Pentathlon was held on 28 

Champion. 

th 

February 2012. V. Thirushanth (U/11) became the 

“Battle of the Babes” – Grade 5 Cricket Match 

th 

The “Battle of the Babes” was held on 24 September 2012 between the “Reds” and “Blacks” 

from Grade 5. The “Blacks” won the match by one wicket. 

Best Batsman : S. Solomon 

Best Bowler : V. Gowthaman 

Best Fielder : S. Sajith 

Best All-Rounder : A. Sukethan 

Man of the Match : S. Solomon 

Soccer 


FIFA Grassroots Course – Soccer initiative 

Thirty students (Grade 2-5) participated in the FIFA Grassroots Course – Soccer initiative – 

th 

nd 

held from 29 May to 2 June 2012 at our college. 

Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival 

Our Teams, both “A” and “B” participated in the Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival held on 3 rd 

November 2012. 

Best Attacker : S. Sajith 

Best Defender : A. Thamilarasan 

Best Striker : -Not Awarded- 

Best Playmaker : A. Sanjeevan 

Best Player of the B Team : Y. Mathusan 

Player of the year : S. Sajith 

Tennis 

th 

K. Tishan and G. Piranavan participated in the 115 Annual Tennis 10s Tournament- 2012 

(Under 10 singles) organized by the Bandarawela Tennis Club, and were awarded Certificates 

of Participation. Red ball, Orange ball and Green ball participated in the All Island Tennis Inter 

School Championship 2012 organized by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association held in Colombo 

from 19/10/2012 to 21/10/2012. 

Inter-House Matches 

Inter-House Matches were organized in Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and Chess. 

Champions Johnstone 

Runners-up Peto 

rd 

3 Place Pargiter & Thompson 

th 

5 Place Handy 

Primary School 

Games Champion Runners-up 

Third Fourth Fifth 

Cricket Johnstone Peto Thompson Pargiter Handy 

Soccer Handy Pargiter Thompson Peto Johnstone 

Tennis - Red Johnstone Handy Thompson Peto Pargiter 

Tennis - Orange Johnstone Thompson Peto Pargiter Handy 

Tennis - Green Johnstone Peto Handy Pargiter Thompson 

Chess - Gr.3 Peto Johnstone Pargiter Thompson Handy 

Chess - Gr.4 Pargiter Handy Johnstone Thompson Peto 

Chess - Gr.5 Peto Thompson Pargiter Handy Johnstone 

Chess 

 


Junior Chess Tournament for Asbury Ganesh Dhanapalan Challenge Trophy was held and P. D. 

Dilshan of Grade 5 won the trophy in 2012. 

S. Ebenezer Johanan of Grade 3 participated in the All Island Junior Chess Championship 

th th 

2011 organized by the Kandy Youth Chess Club held at Sussex College Kandy on 15 – 18 

st 

December 2011. He participated in the 1 Jaffna Chess Festival-2011 organized by the Jaffna 

th st th th 

Chess Association from 26 -31 December 2011 and was placed 5 (U/9). He won the 5 

th 

place in Northern Province Youth Chess Championship – 2012 (U/10) (26 Feb 2012) 

organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka. 

The following students participated in the Jaffna District Chess Tournament of the Sri Lanka 

Schools’ Chess Association. 

Ebenezer Johanan S U/9 Champion 

Pranavan G U/9 

st 

1 Runner-up 

nd 

Rhaguraman M U/9 2 Runner-up 

Lakshigan Jeyanth A U/9 Merit 

Ahkash R U/9 Merit 

Mithulan M U/8 

st 

1 Runner-up 

nd 

Sudharon P U/8 2 Runner-up 

Sarvesh R U/8 Merit 

Omshiyamshankar J U/7 Champion 

Of the above, Ebanezer Johanan S and Pranavan G of Grade 4, and J Omshiyamshankar of 

Grade 2 participated 

in the Final Chess Tournament-Sri Lanka Schools’ Individual Chess 

th th 

Championship – 2012, held in Gampaha on 8 – 10 June 2012. 

“Rapid Chess Open 2012”, the Chess Tournament organized by the Jaffna District Chess 

th 

Association – 15 July 2012. 

R.Sarvesh U/8 Champion 

S.Ebanezer Johanan U/10 Champion 

R.Ahkash U/10 

nd 

2 Runner-up 

I take this opportunity to thank the Principal, Vice Principals, Head Master of Primary School, 

Supervisors, Masters in charge, Coaches and other Academic and Non Academic staff for 

their cooperation and support for making every event a success in 2012. 

Prefect of Games 

 


Team List 2012 

ATHLETICS 

Coach: 

Mr. T. Ajanthan 

Captain: 

Banuppriyan. B 

Vice Captain: 

Edwin Joy. A 

Under 21 

Benedict. W. A 

Godwin. T 

Harishakthi. B 

Kapilan. K. T 

Nirojan. P 

Rageenthan. S 

Sansajan. A 

Shanthakumar. S 

Sharmilan. T 

Sivananthan. T 

Thileepan. S 

Thiluxshan. T 

Thomas. A 

Under 19 

Abraham Anojan. G 

Anojan. A 

Binthujan. V 

Brayan Benett. A. S 

Geevashankar. K 

Janathan. A 

Kabilesh. M 

Kajaluckshan. Y 

Keerthigan. T 

Kirishanthan. A 

Nirushan. M 

Piranavan. K 

Poulin Androok. S 

Robin Roy. B 

Sajan. T 

Samuel. A 

Shwenithan. A 

Thushiyanthan. V 

Vinothkumar. U 

Vipushan. S 

Under 17 

Ahalankan. P 

Anojan. S 

Ghanamirthan. A 

Jegageevan. R 

Jonathap. S 

Keethan. J 

Kajeepan. T 

Kamin. T 

Kanusan. A 

Kovarthanan. K 

Meshack. J 

Nilojan. M 

Pirishankar. R 

Riviharan. K 

Sam David. R 

Sivatharshan. T 

Thuvarakaseelan. P 

Under 15 

Aravinthan. S 

Diluxshan. V 

Goldshajan. G. I 

Linthusan. S 

Puviraj. V 

Sarangan. S 

Sharon Leoni. A 

 

Sinthujan. V 

Thevakumaran. P 

Under 13 

Arththihan. R 

Kajeevan. S 

Pirithusan. R 

Sanujan. W 

Thanushan. M 

Thileepan. K 

Umakishnasarma. G 

CRICKET 

First XI 

Coach: 

Mr. P. Lavendra 

Captain: 

Adrian. J 

Vice Captain: 

Rageenthan. S 


Amidayan. J 

Brinthapan. P 

Gavasgar. S 

Kabilan. K. T 

Kabilraj. S 

Kiruthigan. N 

Lohathieswar. R 

Nilojan. M 

Sajan. T 

Subarsan. G 

Thushyanthan. V 


Vintharakan. M 


Under 19 Six – A – Side 

Coach: 

Mr. G. Gopikrishna 

“Reds” 

Captain: 

Brinthapan. P 


Jeni Flemin.S.P 

Kiruthigan. N 


Thevaprashanth. S 

“Blacks” 

Captain: 

Nilojan. M 

Herald Lasky. A 

Sivaluckshan. S 

Shelumiel. R 

Praveenshan. S 

Sajeevan. K 

Under 17 A 

Coach: 

Mr. P. Lavendra 

Captain: 


Vice Captain: 


Clerance. A 

Ghanamirthan. A 

Gowrangan. M 

Jesuthasan. J 

Jude Kirishan. S 

Kapilraj. S 

Kavimaran. M 

Kawsikan. P 

Lithurjan. R 


Mitharsan. T 


Poulin Androok. S 

Shwenithan. A 

Sinthujan. M 

Sivashankar. S 

Under 17 B 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Janathan. A 

Vice Captain: 

Vanojan. J 

Edwin Roshan. A 

Jasokulan. S 

Jenatharshan. M 

Joseph Prakash. R 

Kaviparan. S 

Lavageevan. G 

Mathivathanan. K 

Mathusan. S 

Muhesram. A 

Muralitharan. V 

Naleer. M 

Nirojan. Y 

Nirushan. M 

Nitharsan. S 

Ravishankar. S 

Saranraj. A 

Thanihaikumaran. N 

Yahthushan. R 

 

Under 15 A 

Coach: 

Mr. A. D. Surenthiran 

Captain: 

Kishanthujan. J 

Vice Captain: 

Herald Lasky. A 

Anukoolan. M 

Aransan. J 

Dinojan. S 

Divon. P 

Edwin Vinojan. A 

Jeni Flemin. S.P 

Nilojan. M 

Niroshan. K. B 

Pirakashan. S 


Sharon Leoni. R 

Shelumiel. R 

Sivatharshan. T 

Thayatheepan. T 

Thevaprashanth. S 

Vithooshan. A 

Yojeevan. S 

Under 15 B 

Coach: 

Mr. S. Vinoth 

Captain: 

Kaarunyan. S 

Vice Captain: 

Thulakshan. P 

Beno Abdon. C 

Calistus Daniel. F 


Deluxshan. V 

Emilton. A 

Somaskaran. P 

Joseph Stalon. D 

Karunjan. S 

Kirushiyan. M 

Kishyanthan. A 

Mathivathanan. S 

Pukaliniyan. S 

Vithiyasahar. V 

Under 13 A 

Coach: 

Mr. A. D. Surenthiran 

Capatain: 

Jathushan. V 

Vice Captain: 

Sherophan. D 

Abilakshan. V 

Abinash. M 

Aingharan. R 

Elshan Denushan. P 


Joel Praveen. S 

Kapilraj. K 

Lithushan. S 

Malaravan. S 

Sabies. S 

Sinthujan. V 

Sowmeyan. A 

Subeedshan. J 

Uthayarakavan. U 

Under 13 B 

Coach: 

Mr. A. Luxman 

Captain: 

Jesuran. J 

Vice Captain: 

Vithushan. R. V 

Amalathushanthan. A 

Andrew Asher. S 

Balraj. B 

Gowshigan. S 

Jathukulan. S 

Jude Naveeshan. S 

Kajaruban. S 

Mathesh. Y 

Mayooran. S 

Pirashanth. S 

Priveenraj. S 

Raj Narayanan. S 

Shenthuran. R 

Thayalan. A 

Thenesh. S 

SOCCER 

First XI 

Coach: 

Mr. C. A. Aravinthan 

Captain: 

Ragushanthan. T 

Vice Captain: 

Sansajan. A 

Amidayan. J 

Edwin Joy. A 


Kapilan. K. T 

Malaravan. M 

Prathap. S 

Rageenthan. S 

 

Sajan. T 

Sharmilan. T 

Sivananthan. T 

Subarsan. G 

Thileepan. S 

Vijayatheepan. R 

Vipushan. S 

Under 19 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Amidayan. J 

Vice Captain: 

Kajaluxshan. Y 

Diluxshan. V 

Geevashankar. K 

Gowthaman. V 

Jathushan. R 

Kanujan. K 

Kawshikan. P 

Malaravan. M 

Nirojan. Y 

Pirashanth. K 

Pirishanka r. R 

Princereeban. P 

Sajan. T 

Subarsan. G 

Sumanraj. S 

Thushiyanthan. V 

Vijayatheepan. R 


Vipushan. S 

Second XI – A 

Coach: 



Captain: 


Vice Captain: 

Kawsikan. P 

Prasanth. K 

Dilucshan. V 

Jathusan. R 

Sarveswaran. R 


Kanujan. K 

Lithurjan. R 

Nirojan. Y 

Tharmaraj. T 

Thusiyanthan. V 

Geevashankar. G 

Gowthaman. V 

Princereeban. R 

Under 17 – B 

Coach: 

Mr. N. Edison 

Captain: 

Diluxan. S 

Vice Captain: 

Dilakshan. S 

Dilushan. J 

Javinth. S 

Jorin. A.T 

Joseph. R 

Kapilash. M 

Kevin Hoshnar. C 

Kokulan. S 

Polraj. P 

Samuel. P 

Sanjeevan. R. T 

Saranraj. A 

Saron. A 

Shanathan. Y 

Sumanraj. D 

Thusyanthan. P 

Third XI – A 

Coach: 

Mr. G. A. Gracian 

Captain: 

Aransan. J 

Vice Captain 

Nilojan. M 

Ajithkumar. M 

Canedic. S 

Diroshan. E 

Joseph Stalon. D 

Kirushanth. K 

Piraveen. V 


Roxsan. M 

Sangeevan. R 

Sasvithan. P 

Selumiel. R 

Siron Fernando. A 

Sivanujan. S 

Vikdor. R 


Coach: 

Mr. M.Chandrakumar 

Captain: 

Krishanth. E 

Vice Captain: 

Pradeepan. K 

 

Ajay. S 

Anojithan. R 

Anoogan. E 

Arul Vithusan. A 

Dixon. L 

Kajan. U 

Kantharupan. R 

Kavinraj. J 

Linthusan. S 

Mathurangan. J 

Miclone. T 

Nilaxon. K 

Nitharsan. S 

Nithusraj. A 

Suver Hameed. 

Thasinthan. D 

Fourth XI – A 

Coach: 

Mr. V. Kumanan 

Captain: 

Arulsteepanthas. N 

Vice Captain: 

Sabies. S 

Abilakshan. E 

Abilakshan. M 

Gnanaseelan. J 


Jukathieswar. R 

Kapilraj. K 

Kirupavan. J 

Mathusan. J 

Pawstin. P 

Poulnewman. P 

Priyatharsan. S 

Rajeemeharan. E 

Thanujan. T 


Thanushkanth. A 

Tharmeegan. S 


Coach: 

Mr. B. Prasath 

Captain: 

Arun Rogers. G 

Vice Captain: 

Joseph Agilasan. A 

Vithushan. R 

Shanusan. S 

Thuvaragan. T 

Luxan. G 

Kamshigan. K 

Pankajan. E 

Piratheeparaj. K 

Rajeevan. T 

Manuel. M 

Rajeevan. P 

Matheeswaran. M 

Thayananth. G 

Thamiliniyan. P 

Jackalis. A 

BASKETBALL 

Under 19 

Coach: 

Mr. V. Prabahar 

Captain: 


Vice Captain: 

Tharushihan. M 

Abraham. M 

Istravel. O 

Kabilesh. K 

Pavikaran. S 

Poojithan. P 

Somsan. B 

Thenesh. R 

Under 17 

Coach: 

Mr. V. Prabahar 

Captain: 

Abraham. M 

Vice Captain: 

Istravel. O 

John Vesly. A 

Kabilesh. K 

Nishanthan. I 

Pavikaran. S 

Poojithan. P 

Somsan. B 


Thenesh. R 

HOCKEY 

Under 19 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Jeshan. J 

Vice Captain: 


Abraham. M 

Anojithan. T 

Ashok. S 

 

Diluxshan Morins. J 

Dinojan. A 

Diroshan. E 

Gowthaman. V 

Jathushan. R 

Jevinth. M 

Josuvan. T 

Kumeresan. S 

Pirasanth. K 

Princesteephan. P 

Shangeevan. R 


Thushyanthan. P 



Under 17 

Coach: 


Captain: 


Vice Captain: 

Diluxshan Morins. J 

Abraham. M 

Anojithan. T 

Canedic. S 

Dinojan. A 

Diroshan. E 

Gowthaman. V 

Jathushan. R 

Jevinth. M 

Josuvan. T 

Mathuranagan. J 

Pirasanth. K 

Prince. M 

Princesteephan. P 

Shangeevan. R 




Vikder. A 


Under 15 

Coach: 

Mr. S. Sriprasanna 

Captain: 

Diroshan. E 

Vice Captain: 

Shangeevan. R 

Abiseth. B 

Anojithan. R 

Canadic. S 

Gunesh. G 

Kajan. U 

Kalaixan. K 

Kiritharan. R 

Kubenthiran. R 

Maiclon. T 

Mathurangan. J 

Nilojan. P 

Rusaan. V 


Thasinanthan. D 

Vikder. R 

VOLLEYBALL 

Under 19 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Jeshan. J 

Vice Captain: 

Jasokulan. S 

Brinthapan. P 

Jeshuran. T 

Jevinth. M 

Kawsikan. P 

Pirunthujan. A 

Princereeban. P 

Subarsan. G 

Theepithan. S 

Thinesharan. J 

Thushvanthan. P 


Vipushan. S 

Under 17 

Coach: 

Mr. T. Atputharaj 

Captain: 


Vice Captain: 

Abraham M 

Ajith. A 

Kamin. T 

Kanujan. K 


Kishyanthan. A 

Mukilavan. S 

Poojithan. P 

Prince. M 

Vithyapathy. P 

Under 15 

Coach: 

Mr. G. A. Gracian 

Captain: 

Juliyan Vithushan. J 

Vice Captain: 

Ajay. S 

Abisheth. B 

Birunthan. R 

Kubenthiran. A 

Matheeswaran. N 

Morins. A 

Nesan. S 

Nitharshan. S 

Thamaraichelavan. T 

Yapes. N 

BADMINTON 

Under 19 

Coach: 

Mr. S. S. Thomas 

Captain: 

Brinthapan. P 

Vice Captain: 

Riviharan. K 

Amidayan. J 

Jeniver. B 

Meshack. J 


Under 15 

Coach: 

Mr. S. S. Thomas 

Captain: 

Gurupatham. W. E. S 

 


Vice Captain: 

Sabies. S 

Abilakshan. V 

Abinayan. T 


Thulaseegan. S 

TENNIS 

Under 19 

Coach: 

Mr. R. Mathivarnan 

Captain: 

Kanisleen. G 

Vice Captain: 

Kapilesh. M 

Amidayan. J 

Brinthapan. P 

Kireshanth. C 

Yathavan.. V 

CAROM 

Under - 19 

Coach: 

Mr. A. Henry 

Captain: 


Vice Captain: 

Thusikaran. V 

Dean Jenifert. R 

Dean Osbert. R 

Mithushan. S 


Under - 15 

Coach: 

Mr. A. Henry 

Captain: 

Sinthujan. S 

Vice Captain: 

Judeman. S 

Ajay. A 

Johnanan. S 

Thusiyanthan. A 

CHESS 

Under 19 

Coach: 

Mr. S. K. Panchenthirarajah 

Captain: 

Sam Abisherk. R 

Vice Captain: 

Aathman. T 

Brahman. T 

Janarthan. K 

Kanusan. A 

Nishanthan. R 

Thushapan. R 

Under 15 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Thulasikan. S 

Vice Captain: 

Somaskaran. P 

 


Ragavan. T 

Shane Joel. V 

Sujikaran. M 

Thilakshan. K 

TABLE TENNIS 

Under 19 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Dean Jenefert. R 

Vice Captain: 

Dean Osbert. R 

Anojan. G 

Edwinton. G. H 

Julius Charoon. D 


Under 15 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Gurupatham. W. E. S 

VIce Captain: 

Abilakshan. V 


Thasarath. S 

Thulasikan. S 

Yathavakumar. S 

SPORTS QUIZ 

Teacher-in-Charge: 



Brinthapan. P 

Dean Jenifert. R 

Kiruthigan. N 



PRIMARY SCHOOL 

CRICKET 

Battle of the Babes 

“ Reds” 

Captain: 

Tishan. K 

Vice Captain: 

Sukethan. A 

Abishan.S 

Anujan.A 

Kajanesh.G 

Kajatharshan. G 

Kavinmaran. M 

Mathushakaran.M 

Sajeevan.I 

Sangeerthanan. Y 

Sanjeev. A 

Serukan. S 

Sharangan. R 

Vithushan. A 

Yathurshan. T 

“Blacks” 

Captain: 

Sukirthan. P 

Vice Captain: 

Kaanakan. S 

Aasakan. T 

Antony Spelman. J 

Dilshan. P. D 

Gowthaman. V 

Hemathushan. N 

Jonathan Pirasanna. D 

Kathiravan. S 

Noel Kowsick. S 

Piranavan. S 

Sajith. S 

Sanjeevan. K 

Solomon. S 

Thamilarasan. A 

SOCCER 

Under 11 ‘A’ 

Coach: 

Mr.S.Michael 

Captain: 

Sajith. S 

Vice Captain: 

Thamilanpan. M 

Brinthapan. J 

Kajanesh. G 

Kapinash. S 

Kathiravan. S 

Mayooran. J 

Ramyakajan. G 

Sanjeev. A 

Sanjeevan. K 

Soloman. S 

Thamilavan. A 

Wickram. G 

Yathushan. T 

Under 11 ‘B’ 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Rasuyan. R 

Vice Captain: 

Gowthaman. V 


Antonythas. J 

Anujan. A 

Banuraj. N 

Hemallastin. K 

Jesuran. J 

Jonathan Prasanna. D 

Kanistan. T 

Mathushan. V 

Noel Kawsick. S 

Sayanth. S 

Sharangan. R 

TENNIS 

Red ball 

Coach: 

Mr.T.Atputharaj 

Captain: 

Deflin. R 

Abilash. P 

John Stafford. A 

Neshakumar. J 

Priyamathushan. K 

Reshon. R 

Sachin Kanapathi. A 

Vaishna. B 

Orange ball 

Coach: 


 


Captain: 

Abisherk. A 

Harain. M 

Joseph Jayshan. M 

Sarvesh. R 

Satheesan. A 

Vithushan. J 

Green ball 

Coach: 


Captain: 

Tishan. K 

Vice Captain: 

Sanjeev. A 

Chanoj. S 

Ebenezer Johanan. S 

Gowthaman. V 

Piranavan. S 

Rhaguraaman. M 

Saginraj. A 


Thivijan. S 

RUGBY 

Grade 3 

Agash. N 

Janakan. E 

Kavishan. A 

Kishon. J 

Natheesan. L 

Pavithan. S 

Piriyanthan. K 

Shiyanthan. P 

Thanulan. B 

Grade 4 

Akash. R 

Dinojan. T 

Harisraj. A 

Jenith Joyal. J 

Jeyalathan. J 

Jonathan Prasanna. D 

Swean. S 

Vithushan. V 

Wickram. P 

Grade 5 

Banuraj. T 

Brinthapan. J 

Jathurshan. J 

Jesuran. J 

Kapinas. S 

Kathiravan. S 

Sajith. S 

Sharangan. R 

Sukethan. A 


 


Handy House 

House Masters : Mr.J.B.Nimalraj 

Mr.S.P.Thayparan 

Captain 

: S.Kumaresan 

Vice Captain : K.Andrew Nitharsan 

Treasurer 

: S.Sankeethan 

Captain (6 & 7) : K.Thileepan 

Vice Captain (6 & 7) : V.Jude Abishek 

Captain (8 & 9) : K.Thuvarahan 

Vice Captain (8 & 9) : K.Benjamin Noroshan 

Captain (10 & 11) : R.Pirishankar 

Vice Captain (10 & 11): T.Kamin 

HOUSE REPORTS 

I have great pleasure in submitting our house 

report for the year 2012. First of all I wish to 

congratulate the Peto house for winning the 

Inter-house Athletic Meet. We tried our best 

but came fifth in the meet. 

We have done well in sports, studies and other 

college activities. In the field of studies, I am 

happy to note that many of our members did 

well in the G.C.E O/L and A/L Examinations last 

year. 

A good number of our boys are members of 

the College Athletic, Cricket, Soccer, Hockey, 

Volleyball and Tennis teams. It needs to be 

mentioned that Mas.J.Jeshan is Captain of 

both the Hockey and Volleyball team. 

We are proud to say that the Senior Prefect, 

Mas.N.Kiruthigan, is a member of our house 

and a good number of our members are in the 

College Prefects' Guild. A large number of 

 

students belonging to the Handy House hold 

responsible posts in various clubs and 

association. Names of those who hold the 

position of a President are as follows: 

Kiruthigan.N - English Union 

Lavaruban.G - St. John Ambulance 

Dilan J.N - Student Christian Movement 

Kavivarman.S - I.TClub 

Finally I wish to thank our House Masters, 

Mr.J.B.Nimalraj, Mr.S.P.Thayaparan and 

other teachers for all the help and 

encouragement they gave us. My thanks are 

also due to the Vice Captain, Treasurer and 

other members who helped in various ways 

to make this event a success. 

I hope the Handy flag will continue to fly with 

the spirit of sportsmanship in the years to 

come. We thank God Almighty for guiding us 

through the year. 

Kumaresan.S 

Captain 


House Master : Mr.B.Kasinathan 

Captain 

: P.Nirojan 

Vice Captain : H.Marino Vigitharan 

Treasurer 

: R.Janojan 

Captain (6 & 7) : R.Abinayan 

Vice Captain (6 & 7) : M.Abinash 

Captain (8 & 9) : S.Mathivathanan 

Vice Captain (8 & 9) : S.Thujinthan 

Captain (10 & 11) : S.Kapilraj 

Vice Captain (10 & 11) : A .Ghanamirthan 


I have great pleasure in presenting the annual 

report of Johnstone House for the year 2012. 

We did our best in the Athletic Meet, but only 

managed to get the fourth spot. But it indeed 

gave us a few lessons and taught us to accept 

defeat and success in the same manner. We 

congratulate Peto House for defending their 

crown and appreciate all Johnstonites who 

helped us to get the fourth place. 

We did reasonably well in sports, studies and 

other co-curricular activities. Our athletes 

participated at National Level. Mas.J.G.Abraham 

Anojan secured 2nd Place and was awarded 

the Johnian Eagle Award - the Most 

Prestigious Award for Sports in our School. 

Many of us are also members of the Prefects' 

Guild. Some of us hold responsible posts in 

various clubs and societies. Our students also 

did well in the GCE O/L and A/L examinations. 

Before I conclude, I would like to thank our 

House Master, Mr.B.Kasinathan, for his vital 

support, and other teachers who toiled hard 

for our success. My special word of thanks 

goes to our Principal, Vice Principals and 

Prefect of Games for their guidance. Finally, I 

thank all Johnstonites who helped us in 

numerous ways to make this year successful. 

P.Nirojan 

Captain 

Pargiter House 

Senior House Master : Mr .C.Thayaparan 

Deputy Senior House 

Master : Mr.G.Gopikrishna 

Captain : V. Thushyanthan 

Vice Captain : S. Sivananthan 

Treasurer : M. Vintharakan 

Captain (10 & 11) : T. Kajeepan 

Vice Captain (10 & 11) : K. Kanujan 

Captain (8 & 9) : S. Aravinthan 

Vice Captain (8 & 9) : V. Sinthujan 

Captain (6 & 7) : S. Sujinthan 

Vice Captain (6 & 7) : J. Tharshanthan 


Pargiter house report for the year 2012. 

We utilized our talents in the Inter-house 

Athletic Meet to become Runners-up. Our 

congratulations to Peto house for 

becoming Champions. 

Our boys participated in the District 

Athletic Meet, where they performed very 

well. A good number of Pargitarians are 

members of the College Basketball, 

Soccer, Volleyball and Cricket Teams. They 

also did well in the G.C.E O/L and G.C.E A/L 

examinations. 

Our congratulations to M.Niloshan for 

having become the Champion in the U-17 

age group. We are proud that M.Niloshan 

progressed up to the National Level 

Athletic Meet. Pargitarian Nilosan also 

represented the Northern Province Under 

15 Cricket team in the Prima Inter- 

Provincial Tournament organised by Sri 

Lanka Cricket. He was also appointed as 

the Vice Captain of the Jaffna District 

Under 15 Cricket team. 

Our sincere thanks are due to our House 

Masters, Mr.C.Thayaparan and 

Mr.G.Gopikrishna, for their valuable 

 


guidance given to us to make this year a 

successful one. My thanks are also due to our 

Principal, Vice Principals and other teachers 

for their guidance and advice. Finally I thank 

all Pargitarians who helped us in various ways 

to make this year a successful one. 

I am sure that the Pargiter flag will continue to 

fly with a spirit of sportsmanship in the future. 

V.Thushyanthan 

Captain 

Peto House 

House Masters : Mr.M.Sivasubramaniam 

Mr.S.Uiroviyam 

Captain 

: V.Binthujan 

Vice Captain : A.Janathan 

Treasurer 

: T.Keerthikan 

Captain (6 & 7) : S.Sasikumar 

Vice Captain (6 & 7) : M.Thanushan 

Captain (8 & 9) : P.Thaevakumaran 

Vice Captain (8 & 9) : V.Diluxshan 

Captain (10 & 11) : P.Thuvarakaseelan 

Vice Captain (10 & 11): K.Vaseelan 

It is indeed with great pleasure that I submit 

the report of the Peto house for the year 2012. 

We did our best in the Annual Inter-house 

Athletic Meet and became Champions. I hope 

this success will continue in the future too. I 

would like to congratulate Pargiter house who 

became Runners-up in this meet. 

We took great effort during sports practice 

and did well in studies and other 

extracurricular activities too. Many of our 

 

boys participated in the District Athletic 

Meet and obtained places. 

Many of our members are also in the 

College Prefects' Guild and various clubs & 

societies. They are also members of the 

Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball and Basketball 

Teams. Most of our members did well in 

the G.C.E O/L and G.C.E A/L examinations 

too. 

My sincere thanks are due to the House 

Masters for their guidance and support 

which led us to become Champions and a 

special word of thanks is also due to our 

Principal, Vice Principals and Prefect of 

Games for guiding us throughout the year. 

V.Binthusan 

Captain 


House Masters : Mr.T.Thabanesan 

Mr.M.Lingeswaran 

Captain 

: S.P.Bieshman 

Vice Captain : T.Sajan 

Treasurer 

: K.Sajeevan 

Captain (6 & 7) : W.Sanujan 

Vice Captain (6 & 7) : N.Jeramy Nershon 

Captain (8 & 9) : M.Rockshan 

Vice Captain (8 & 9) : A.Sarunkanth 

Captain (10 & 11) : R.Lohathieswar 

Vice Captain (10 & 11) : R.Sam David 

I am glad to present the report of 

Thompson house for the year 2012. Before 

I proceed, we offer our heartiest 

congratulations to Peto house on winning 

the Inter-house Athletic Meet. 


This year, we were able to become Champions 

in the Tug o' war and March Past. Even though 

we secured only the Third Place in the Interhouse 

Athletic Meet, a good number of our 

boys representing our college performed very 

well and won medals at the District and 

Provincial Level Athletic Meet. 

Many Thompsonites excelled in other spheres 

of college life too. They are members of the 

Prefects' Guild and Scout Troop. They also play 

all indoor and outdoor games like Chess, 

Carom, Badminton, Cricket, Basketball, etc. It 

is an honor for our house that a Thompsonite 

has won the prestigious President’s Award in 

Scouting. 

Our boys have done very well in studies 

too, obtaining good grades at the O/L and 

A/L examinations. 

My sincere and whole hearted thanks are 

due to our House Masters, house helpers, 

friends and Thompsonties who assisted us 

in several activities. Before I conclude, I 

also wish to thank our Principal, Vice 

Principals and teachers for their guidance, 

co-operation and valuable advice. 

S.P.Bieshman 

Captain 

 


PRIZE LIST 2011 

GRADE 1 

Super Proficiency 

Abiram. S 

Devin Lawrence. J 

Eric Arnold. E 

Inpanilavan. M 

Sheron. R.N 

Vaishnavan. P 

General Proficiency 

Abilash. G 

Abisherk. N 

Akash. K 

Anojan. J 

Aralagan. K 

Arunan. S 

Danushkanth. P.T 

Deuck Shyam. I 

Donistan. J 

Elakkian. P 

Gremi Smith. S 

Jeson. S 

Kajakabeeshan. P 

Kirushikan. M 

Kobishan. S 

Lukka Gersom. T 

Meshak. V 

Mithulan. J 

Ebenezer Neshakumar. J 

Niluxan. J 

Nishanth. V 

Omshiyamsankar. J 

Paul Meshael. A 

Piravin. R 

Reshan. R 

Sachin Kanapathi. A 

Sajeevan. S.J 

Sanjeevan. S.J 

Sharujan. P 

Seban. J 

Sharujan. S 

Sinthujan. S 

Vinoyan. K 

Yukethan. V 

General Progress 

Abilash. P 

Abimanju. M 

Abinas. T 

Abisaanth. S 

Abishanth. K 

Abith Jeroshan. M 

Akash. M 

Akash Theepan. U 

Anansayan. T 

Ananthan. A 

Arjun. S 

Ashnath. J 

Baranigan. K 

Deflin. R 

Deloshan. R 

Estone. K 

Ganatheesasarma. G 

Gastro. G 

Janushanth. K 

Jathursikan. S 

Jenoshan. R 

Jenojan. B 

 

Jesuran. A 

Jude Vinistan. A 

Karthikan. K 

Kibshan. S 

Kiruparan. S 

Lapan. Y 

Maria Abbylakshan. J 

Mathuvinth. S 

Mirusikan. K 

Naveen. L 

Nithushan. S 

Pavirthan. M 

Pragas. M 

Prashanth. R 

Priyamathushan. K 

Sanjeev. S 

Sanjith Roshan. S 

Sarujan. A 

Samson. S.J 

Sathok. I 

Sinthujan. V 

Suruthigan. M 

Tefrin. A 

Thalaikshan. S 

Thinendraraman. H 

Venushanth. N 

GRADE 2 


Adsayan. S 

Harain. M 

Joseph Jayshan. M 

Jude Sharown. D.P 

Karish. R 



Abijuth.S 

Abishanth .V 

Abisherk .S 

Anistan.E 

Anusiyan.C 

Debinson Nehemiah.Y 

Janahan.E 

Karish.A 

Kathirvan.S 

Kavisan.A 

Kevin .S 

Kilmo Disharan .R 

Kinthushan .M 

Kirushanth .P 

Mathusanth .T 

Mathushan .S 

Mohamad Younis .M 

Niloshan Croos. A 

Obeth .D 

Pagalavan. S 

Paveethan .S 

Priyanthan.K 

Sabesan. K 

Sajeevan. P 

Sanjay. S 

Saron .U 

Sarvesh .R 

Sharanraj. EY 

Sharmaloshan. U 

Shobertsian J 

Stephan. S 

Thanulan.B 

Tharshikan.P 

Vithushan.Y 

General Progress 

Abilashanan.P 

Adsajan.T 

Akash.N 

Aranan .M 

Aravinth .P 

Arivukumaran.M 

Benjamin. G 

Delzion .S 

Denistan .S 

Dinojan .J 

Ealilarasan .S 

Harishan .T 

Jathushan .Y 

Jimriyan.I 

Kajakarnan.K 

Kajoornan S 

Kanishigan.J 

Kevin .C 

Mithushan.S 

Natheesan .L 

Nilojan.JF 

Nithushan.C 

Prasajin.I 

Sanjith.S 

Sanujan.L 

Satheesan.A 

Seranshiyan.S 

Shalan.A 

Shiyamalan.I 

Shyamraj.A 

Sobinath.V 

Thanush.P 

Thanusikan.V 

Thanusious.R 

Thishon.S 

Usangar.U 

Vabieshan.MA 

GRADE – 3 

Sudharon. P 

Academic Excellence, Super 

Proficiency, Tamil Dictation & 

Handwriting, Tamil Reading, 

 

English Language, English 

Singing & Hinduism 

Rhaguraaman. M 

Super Proficiency, Tamil 

Reading, Mathematics & 

Tamil Singing. 

Dinojan. T 


Language, English Language 

& Environmental Studies 

Hareeshnath. S 

Super Proficiency, and English 

Dictation & Handwriting 

Ahkash. R 

General Proficiency, English 

Reading & English Singing 

Chanoj. S 

General Proficiency, Tamil 

Dictation & Handwriting, and 

Christianity 

Laxan. S 

General Proficiency & Art 

Nivethan. V 

General Proficiency & Hand 

work 

Piranavan. P 

General Proficiency & Needle 

work 


Lakshigan Jeyanth. A 

Vasegaran. U 



Aron Kishon. I 

Abisherk. S 

Abimoza. C 

Andrew Shathrak. S 

Arujan. R 

Glezian. S 

Harisraj. A 

Jathumilan. M 

John Sachin. I 

Joyal. R 

Kanistan. R 

Kariesh. M 

Luxsan. G 

Mijankan. S 

Nirushan. P 

Panpoli. V 

Poojithan. K 

Piratheesan. S 

Raahul. E 

Ramyakajan. G 

Sayinraj. A 

Sarath. S 

Shathurjan. T 

Shathushan. S 

Sudharovian. M 

Swean. S 

Thamilkkathir 

Abiranchan. K 

Theniniyan. T 

Thenujan. M 

Thivian. S 

Vanushan. J 

Yohan Methusael. E 

GRADE 4 

Thavasuthan. E 


Proficiency, Tamil Language, 

English Language, Environmental 

Studies, Tamil Hand 

writing & Dictation, Tamil 

Reading, Hinduism, Tamil 

Singing, Handwork, Art and 

Gr.5 Scholarship 2012 

David Livingstone. D 

Super Proficiency, Mathematics, 

Christianity, English 

Reading, Tamil Singing and 


Jerome Sinthujan. S 

Super Proficiency, English 

Handwriting & Dictation 

English Singing and Gr.5 

Scholarship 2012 

Sukirthan. P 


Reading and Gr.5 Scholarship 

2012 

Keerthysan. S 

General Proficiency and 

Needlework 

Thananshayan. K 

Art 

Mokichan. T 

Handwork 

General Proficiency & Gr.5 

Scholarship 2012 

Haarun. C 

Jathusan. J 

Hemathushan. M 

Queensan. U 

Santhoes. G 

 

Vithusan. J 

Thuruvan Thuvarakan. T 

Sukethan. A 


Nisayeesan. S 


Abinathap. L.F 

Abisan. S 


Anujan. A 

Arthikan. N 

Dilshan. P.D 

Gowthaman. V 

Jaffry Karaikshan. J 

Janukshan. B 

Jonathan Prasana. D 

Juvanniludsan. A 

Kaanakan. S 

Kavinmaran. M 

Kilshan. P 

Kirujan. N 

Linuxshan. S 

Mathushakaran. M 

Menakan. J 

Mithuran. T 

Pravinth. S 

Priyanthan. S 

Prusothaman. R 

Raguljaan. S 

Rakulan. S 

Raveeshan. P 

Roysan. R 

Sajeeban. I 


Sayeerangan. T 

Sanjeev. A 

Sharangan. R 


Stephan. S 


Tishan. K 

Thirushanth. V 

Thivijan. S 

Vithushan. A 

Yanoshan. T 

Yathurshan. T 

SPORTS PRIZES 

THE JUNIOR CHESS 

CHAMPION 2012 

Asbury Ganesh Dhanapalan 

Challenge Trophy donated by 

their family for the Junior 

Chess Champion P.D. Dilshan 

JUNIOR PENTATHLON 

CHAMPION 2012 

C. Yogakumar Challenge 

Trophy donated by 

Mr.T.Jeganathan for the 

Junior Pentathlon Champion 

V. Thirushanth 

GNANAPRAGASAM 

MEMORIAL SHIELD FOR 

THE INTER-HOUSE 

COMPETITIONS 2012 


CRICKET – “BATTLE OF THE 

BABES” 2012 

Best Batsman: 

S. Solomon 

Best Bowler: 

V. Gowthaman 

Best Fielder: 

S. Sajith 

Best All-Rounder: 

A. Sukethan 

Man of the Match: 

S. Solomon 

GRADE 5 


Kuhananth.C 


Proficiency, Tamil Language, 

Tamil Reading, Tamil Dictation 

& Handwriting, English 

Dictation & Handwriting, 

Mathematics, Environmental 

Studies, Tamil Singing 

Hinduism, Handwork & 

Grade 5 Scholarship 2011 

Aaron Melvin.G 


Reading, English Language, 

English Reading, English 

Singing, Tamil Singing & 

Grade 5 Scholarship 2011 

Shadrach.J 

General Proficiency, Christianity 

& Grade 5 Scholarship 

2011 

Vishva.R 


Mathurshan.M 

General Proficiency & 

Needlework. 

 


Scholarship 

Antony Jeyalan.M 

Nixson Antony.A 

Praveen.T 

Prashanth.S 

Shrikurushothman.S 

Sivaasigan.S 

Thanujan.L 

Tharmeekan.S 

Scholarship 

Kabeshan.J 

Nirujan.A 


Dhahijan.S 

Dilaxan.S 

Christeen Joy.R 

Jeganraj.J 

Janitha.K 

Joseph Danushan.E 

Lanushan.V 

Lenard Joel.T 

Naresh.K 

Piraveenan.B 

Rajeevan.T 

Relixsan.M 

Renishan.S 

Saairajan.L 

Thanushuyan.M 

Thanujan.T 

Thivakaran.V 

Thivithan.T 

Thushiyanthan.J 

Umakishnasarma.G 

Vegeetharam.R 


GRADE 6 

Keerthanjan.A 

General Proficiency, Mathematics 

(E.M), Science (E.M), 

Civics & I.T 

Malaravan.S 

General Proficiency, Science 

(T.M), Hinduism & P.T.S 

Ashan.P.D 

General Proficiency, History 

& Music 

Saajemakaan.R 

General Proficiency, Geography 

(T.M) & Health Science 

(T.M) 

Abivarsan.K 

General Proficiency & English 

Anoshigan.A 


Johan Jeevathas.A 


Christianity 

Josh Piraveen.R 

General Proficiency, Health 

Science (E.M) & Link 

Language 

Lithushan.S 


Geography (E.M) 

Nivasan.J 

General Proficiency & Tamil 

Paul Gajenthiran.T 


Mathematics (T.M) 


Abinayan.R 

Alex Godwin.R 

Archchuthan.R 

Dinushanth.S 

Enosh.A 

Gowtham.A 

Hamshikan.N 

Kaanapriyan.K 

Kajatheepan.S 

Mathusan.S 

Mathusan.V 

Pankajan.E 

Pavanan.S 

Shenthuran.R 

Shakithyan.J 

Sivendran.S 

Suthagar.B 

Thanikan.S 

Thanushan.M 

Thileepan.K 

Yejeevan.S 

Yukan.A 

Grade 7 

Thuvarakan.K 


& Technology (T.M) History, 

Geography (T.M), Art Pratical 

& Technical Skills. 

Sinthujan.V 

General Proficiency, 

Hinduism, Tamil Language 

and Health & Physical 

Education (T.M) 

 

Keerthishan.P 


Language, Citizenship 

Education and Health & 

Physical Education (E.M) 

Jathushan.V 


& Technology (E.M) and 


Abisherk.M 


Music 

Joel Piraveen.S 


Mathematics (E.M) 

Shanushan.S 


Information Technology 

Thilakshan.K 



Kajenthirakumar.N 

General Proficiency and Link 

Language 

Subeedsan Tipius.J 

Christianity 

Kumaran.S 



Abikrishna.S 

Abinayan.T 


Arun Rogers.G 

Jathusan.I 

Jeremy Dhevaruban.N 

Kirupavan.J 

Manuel Jeyanesan.Y 

Mathesh.Y 

Sathursan.V 

Shangeethn.M 

Thanushan.A 

Thanushan.M 

Aingharan.R (E.M) 

Joy Vithushan.E (E.M) 

Jukatheeswar.R (E.M) 

Juliyan.M 

(E.M) 

Nilavan.S 

(E.M) 

Sherophan.D (E.M) 

Sugananthan.P (E.M) 

Uthayarakavan.U (E.M) 

Vinojan.Y 

(E.M) 

Vinushan.N (E.M) 

Vitharshan.V (E.M) 

Yathavakumar.S (E.M) 

Grade -8 

Kaaruyan.S 


Proficiency, English, Tamil, 

Science (E.M) Mathematics 

(E.M), Health and Physical 

Education (E.M), Art, I.T & 

Practical and Technical Skills. 

Sinthujan.V 





Sivatharshan.N 





Melitus.K 


Citizenship Education (T.M) 

& Carnatic Music 

Aathithyan.B 



Delakshan Joel.C 


Christianity 

Jeffrey Watson.T 



Shane Joel.C 


Geogaphy (E.M) 

Sivaprasanna.S 


Science (T.M) 

Thasharath.S 

General Proficiency & Health 

Science (T.M) 

Thuvarakan.D 


History (T.M) 

Komathan.R 

Geography (T.M) 

 

Dishon Lroj.G 

Link Language 


Ajith Daniel.S 

Akshai.P 

Akulapiriyan.T 

Ananthasaayi.P 

Aravinthan.S 

Gurupatham.W.E.S 

Jathavan.S 

Jegu Dilakshan.S 

Jerushan.T 

Joy Manasae.A 

Jude Shalon.C 

Junoj.S 

Kirushanth.K 

Kirushanth.R 

Nilaxan.P 

Paavothayan.V 

Piuslas.D 

Puviraj.V 

Ron Clever.F 

Sanjeepan.S 

Sivasan.M 

Somaskaran.P 

Srihari.P 

Sugekaran.M 

Terance Sugeevan.E 

Thananchseyan.T 

Thulasihan.S 

Thulaxshan.P 

Venujan.R 

Vinothavan.E 

Vithiyasahar.V 

Athletics 

Athlete of the Year (Under 

13) - 2011 


Goldshajan. G.I 

Cricket - Under 13 

Best Batsman : 

Jathushan.V 

Best Bowler : 

Nirosan.K 

Best Fielder : 

Thevaprashanth.C 

Cricketer of the Year 2011 

Jathushan.V 

Soccer - Under 11 

Best Attacker 

Umakishnasarma.G 

Best Striker 

Not Awarded 

Best Defender 

Tharmeekan.S 

Best Play Maker 

Rajnarayanan.R 

Player of the Year 

Rajnarayanan.R 

Best Player of the B Team 

Rajeevan.T 

Soccer - Fourth XI - A 

Best Attacker 

Roxan.M 

Best Defender 

Arul Steepanthas.N 

Best Striker 

Roxan.M 


Kirushanth.K 

Footballer of the Year -2011 

Fourth XI A 

Roxan.M 

Soccer - Fourth XI B 

Best Player 

Nitharsan 

Special Prize 

Carom 

Under -15 Team 

Provincial Champions - 2011 

Sinthujan.S 

Judeman.S 

Aaron Melvin 

Silver Medals 

Best All-round Student - 

Primary 

Tharmeekan.S 

Best All-round Student- 

Middle School 

Joel Piraveen.S 

Grade - 9 

Gowribalan.C 


Proficiency, English, Tamil, Art 

& History 

Kajeepan.G 

Super Proficiency, Hinduism, 

Science, History, Geography 

 

& Practical and Technical 

Skills 

Volta Jebaprashanth.J 

Super Proficiency, Mathematics, 

Citizenship Education 

& Health Science & Practical 

& Technical Skills 

Julius Charoon.D 


Christianity, Science (E.M), 

History (E.M), Geography 

(E.M), Citizenship Education 

(E.M) Health Science (E.M) & 

Second Language (Sinhala) 

Brahman.T 


Computer Literacy 

Sivakajan.K 



Rubert Nojanthan.D 

General Proficiency & Music 


Anukoolan.M 

Danuharan.R 

Kathirselvan.R 

Kubendra.S 

Mathurangan.J 

Piravin.V 

Prakanth.T 

Sanjayan.S 

Senthuran.R 

Yogeevan.S 


General Proficiency - 

Bilingual Medium 

Benat Janushan.M 

Dhuhinthan.G 

Kovarthanan.K 

Mithushan.S 

Paul Moses.A 

Praveenshan.S 

Sahiththiyan.P 

Subaharan.R 

Grade 10 

Sivatharshan.S 

Academic Excellence, General 

Proficiency, Hinduism, Tamil, 

English, Science, History & 

Health Science 

Riviharan.K 

General Proficiency, Christianity, 

Civil Rights Studies 

(E.M), Music & Agriculture 

Aathman.T 


Literature, Information and 

Communication Technology 

(E.M) & Computer Literacy 

Dean Osbest.R 

General Proficiency, Geography 

(E.M), Health Science 

(E.M) & Tamil Literature 

Kadootkajan.N 

General Proficiency, History 

(E.M) Business and Accounting 

Studies & Drama and 

Theatre 

Ajanthanatha.A 


Mathematics 

Eniyavan.S 


Geography 

Kowsikan.K 

General Proficiency & Information 

and Communication 

Technology 

Sayeeshan.T 


Science (E.M) 

Gowthaman.A 

Art and Second Language 

(Sinhala) 

Benjamin Arulrikshan.A 

Media and Communication 

Studies 

Jenoyan.M 

Civil Rights Studies 


Kowshihan.K 

Nilaxsan.S 

Pakirthan.K 

Vibeeshan.T 

Grade 11 

Tharushihan.M 

Super Proficiency, Science 

(E.M), History (E.M), English 

Hinduism, Commerce, English 

Literature & Distinctions in 

 

the G.C.E O/L Examination. 

Sivamynthan.C 

General Proficiency, Tamil, 

Civics, Health Science & 8 

Distinctions in the G.C.E O/L 

Examination 

Sivaniruban.P 


& History & 8 Distinctions in 

the G.C.E O/L Examination 

Tharshanthan.T 

General Proficiency, Information 

and Communication 

Technology & 8 Distinctions 

in the G.C.E O/L Examination 

Kirushanth.C 


8 Distinctions in the G.C.E O/L 

Examination (Bilingual 

Medium) 

Kokularaj.S 


Distinctions in the G.C.E. O/L 


Medium) 

Christy Sarujan.G 

General Proficiency, Drama & 

Theatre & 7 Distinctions in 


Kabilesh.K 


Literature & 7 Distinctions in 




Thuvarakan.T 

General Proficiency, Music & 

7 Distinction in the G.C.E O/L 

Examination 

Thanushan.P 


7 Distinctions in the G.C.E 

O/L Examination 

Arunothayan.P 



O/L Examination (Bilingual 

Medium) 

Brayan Benett.A.S 



O/L Examination (Bilingual 

Medium) 

Nemalanra.E 




Araharan.L 




Madiyugan.V 




Rajakeerthikan.V 





Kingston.B 

General Proficiency, Mathematics 

(E.M) Information 

and Communication Technology 

(E.M) & 5 Distinctions in 


Chrishanthan.A 

General Proficiency, Christianity 

& 5 Distinctions in the 

G.C.E O/L Examination 

(Bilingual Medium) 

Suban.S 

Computer Literacy & 



Sharon Judes .T 

Art & 5 Distiniction in the 

G.C.E O/L Examination 

Mahunthan. C 



Yathushan.V 



Mathushan.N 



Katheesan. N 



 

Mathivathanan.K 


Examination 

Muhesram.A 


Examination 

Ferdinan Winslo .T 



Medium) 

Jenad Prashanthan .S 



Medium) 

Nilojen .V 



Medium) 

Puvistine .R 



Medium) 

Saiesan.P 



Medium) 

Thanushan.R 

Geography & Agriculture 

Abraham Anojan J.G 

Civil Rights Studies (E.M) 


Diluxshan.V 

Mathematics 

LVI Arts Stream 

Brinthapan.P 

Academic Excellence, 

General Proficiency Political 

Science-1st Place, Geography 

- 1st Place, & Logic and 

Scientific Methods -2nd 

Place 

Sivananthan.T 

Drama and Theatre-1st 

Place, Tamil-1st Place & Logic 

and Scientific Method-1st 

Place 

Sharmilan.T 

Christian Civilization-1st 

Place & Geography-3rd Place 

Jenarthan.S 

Geography-2nd Place & 

Tamil-2nd Place 

Sriparan.S 

Drama and Theatre - 2nd 

Place 

Kajanan.S 

Logic and Scientific Method - 

3rd Place 

Nirijan.P 

Drama & Theatre 3rd Place 

Jeyithasan.J 

Tamil-3rd Place 

LVI Commerce Stream 

Anojithan.T 


Proficiency, Business Studies 

- 1st Place, Economics - 1st 

Place, Accounting-2nd Place 

Jasokulan.S 

General Proficiency, Accounting 

-1st Place, Business 

Studies - 2nd Place & 

Economics - 2nd Place 

Ragul J.B 

Information and Communication 

Technology-1st Place, 

Accounting -3rd Place 

Kavivarman.S 

Information and Communication 

Technology -2nd Place 

Prasanth.S 

Business Studies-3rd Place 

Samual.A 

Economics-3rd Place 

Vintharakan.M 

General Information 

Technology -3rd Place 

Theepithian.S 


 

LVI Science Stream 

(Tamil Medium) 

Bio Science 

Shivaram.S 


Proficiency, Chemistry- 

3rd Place, Physics-3rd Place, 

Biology-3rd Place, Common 

General Paper-2nd Place, & 

English 3rd Place 

Harisakthi.B 

Biology-1st Place 

Thivakaran.K 

Biology-2nd Place 

Dean Jenifert .R 

English 1st Place, & Common 

General Paper 2nd Place 

Sathveegan.S 

General Information 

Techonology - 2nd Place 

Niruban.R 

Common General Paper - 3rd 

Place 

Kajenthiran.P 

Sinhala Language- 3rd Place 

Physical Science 

Guneshan.S 


General Proficiency, Physics - 

1st Place, Chemistry -1st 

Place & Combined Mathematics 

-2nd Place 

Sam Niroshan.T 


Combined Mathematics -1st 

Place, Chemistry -2nd Place 


Chuhashanan.N 

General Proficiency, Physics 

1st Place & Combined 

Mathematics -3rd Place 

Burnard Tishanth.T 


Robin Roy.P 


LVI Science Stream 

(English Medium) 

Bio Science 

Saravanan.R 


General Proficiency, Physics 

1st Place & Biology-2nd Place 

Kiruthigan.N 

Biology 1st-Place, English 

2nd Place & Sinhala 

Language - 2nd Place 

Sajeevan.S 

General Information Technology 

1st Place, Physics-2nd 

Place, Chemistry -2nd Place, 

Biology -3rd Place 


Neebajan.S 

Combined Mathematics - 

2nd Place, Physics-3rd Place 

& Chemistry -3rd Place 

Nithushan.J 

Combined Mathematics -1st 

Place 

Dineshkumar.S 

Combined Mathematics -3rd 

Place 

Kajavathanan.P 

Sinhala Language 1st Place 

UP VI Arts Stream 

Jeyan.J 


Proficiency, Geography 

1st Place, Agriculture-1st 

Place & Christian Civilization-1st 

Place 

Mayuran.R 

General Proficiency, Drama 

and Theatre-1st Place Logic 

and Scientific Method -1st 

Place & Political Science-2nd 

Place 

Kajanthan.R 

Political Science-1st Place 

Edwin Raj.T 

Geography- 2nd Place, Agriculture-2nd 

Place Christian 

Civilization -3rd Place 

Jeevaneswaran.M 

Christian Civilization -2nd 

Place, and Drama and 

Theatre - 2nd Place 

Banupriyan.B 

Geography -3rd Place & 

Agriculture-3rd Place 

Jansan.J 

PoliticalScience-3rdPlace 

Srinath.S 

Logic and Scientific Method 

3rd Place. 

Ravichshangar.M 

Drama and Theatre-3rd Place 

Sathoorjan.R 

Drama and Theatre - 3rd 

Place 

UP VI-Commerce Stream 


Manojan.T 

Business Studies 1st Place, 

Accounting 1st Place & 

Economic 2nd Place 

Vithushan.U 

Economics 1st Place 

Aravinthan.R 

Accounting 2nd Place & 

Business Studies 3rd Place 

Lingaruban .S 

Business Studies 2nd Place 

Mathusuthan.B 

Accounting 3rd place 

Sajeevananth.M 

Economics 3rd Place 

 


UPVI Commerce Stream 


Sivaroshan.M 


Proficiency, Accounting- 

1st Place, Business Studies - 

1st Place, Information and 

Communication Technology- 

1st Place 

Kaningstan Asher.P 

Economics -1st Place, 

Accounting -2nd Place, 

Business Studies -2nd Place 

Mithunkuar.V 

Economics-2nd Place, 

Business Studies-3rd Place 

Angelo Niroshan .B 

Information Technology -2nd 

Place & Accounting-3rd Place 

UPVI Science Stream 


Bio Science 

Jasothakrishnan.S 

Biology 1st Place & Chemistry 

3rd Place 

Kapilthas.A 

Biology - 2nd Place 

Physial Science 

Kethiri.S 


Proficiency, Physics-1st Place 

Chemistry - 1st Place & 

Combined Mathematics 2nd 

Place 


Vithusan.S 

Chemistry 2nd Place 

Combined Mathematics 3rd 

Place & Physics 3rd Place 

Janursh.Y 

Combined Mathematics 2st 

Place & Physics 2nd Place 

Anusuthan.N 

Common General Paper-2nd 

Place 

UPVI Science Stream 

(English) 

Bio Science 

Andrew Vasanthan.J 

General Proficiency, Biology- 

2nd Place, Chemistry-3rd 

Place, Physics-3rd Place, 

Common General Paper-1st 

Place, General English-3rd 

Place & General Information 

Technology -2nd Place 

Soloman Rajaram.H 

Biology- 1st Place, General 

English-1st Place & General 

Information Technology-3rd 

Place 

Anough Muthukumar.S 

Common General Paper - 3rd 

Place 

Ferdinan Shylo.T 

General English-2nd Place 

 


Dhashindrakrishna.K 


Combined Mathematics- 1st 

Place, Physics-1st Place & 

Chemistry -1st Place 

Gajanthan.S 

General Proficiency, Chemistry 

-2nd Place, Combined 

Mathematics 2nd Place, & 

Physics -2nd Place. 

University Admissions-2010 

University Admission received 

after the last Prize Giving 

Gajanan.G 

Entering Physical Science 

Sriharan.S 

Entering Palm & Latex Technology 

and Value Addition 

Abinayan.R 

Entering Management 

Prasanna.A 


Saithevathas.K 


Thanushan.B 


Thanushanth 



Yogeswaran.K 


Kajeeban.R 


Jecanth.M 

Entering B.Com 

Distinction Prize in the G.C.E 

A/L Examination held in 

August 2011 

Sanjayan.A 

Distinction Prize for Physics 

Chemistry & Biology. Placed 

second in the island in the Bio 

Stream. 

Nilojan.J.S 

Distinction Prize for Physics, 

Chemistry & Biology 

Nirotheepan.M 

Distinction Prize for Combined 

Mathematics & Chemistry 


Abiharan.P 

Distinction Prize for Physics & 

Chemistry (English Medium) 

Jithusman.S 

Distinction Prize for Chemistry 


Thuvarahan.M 


Mathematics 

Karthick.Y 

Distinction Prize for Economics 

& Accounting 

Mohanandran.S 


& Accounting 

Sageesan.G 


Adrian.J 

Distinction Prize for Christian 

Civilization 

Jude Newton.N 


Civilization 

Vinoth.T 


Civilization 

Anistan.J 


Civilization 

Vinoth.R 


Athletics 

Athlete of the Year (Un 15) 

Nilosan.M 

S.Thanapalan Memorial 

Challenge Cup for the 


Abraham Anojan.G 

Colours 


Abiharan.P 

Edwin Joy.A 

Viththahan.M 

Partheepan.V 

Ethirnayagam Mills Memorial 



Banuppriyan.B 


Abiharan.P 

Niroshan.V 

Distinction Prize for Chemistry 

& Biology (English Medium) 

Sivaram.S 


Mathematics 

Under the Displaced School 

Children Project, Students 

who studied at St. John’s 

and sat for the A/L Exam in 

their respective schools 

Kirubananthan.N 

Distinction Prize for Drama 

and Theatre & History 

 


Best Batsman 

Pirishankar.R 

Best Bowler 

Lohathieswar.R 

Best Fielder 

Kapilraj.S 


Cricket of the Year 2011 

Thuvarakaseelan.P 


Best Batsman 

Amidayan.J 

Best Bowler 

Brinthapan.P 

Best Fielder 

Amidayan.J 

T.R.Gunaratnam Memorial 


Cricketer of the Year 2011 

Brinthapan.P 

Cricket - First XI 

Colours 

Adrian.J 

Cup for scoring over 75 runs 

Vithusan.A 

Harivathanan.V 

Regeenthan.S 

Best Batsman 

Regeenthan.S 

Best Bowler 

Harivathanan.V 

Best Fielder 

Priyatharsan.S 

Vijayaluxmy Challenge Cup 

for the Cricketer of the Year 

2011 

Duckshan.S 


Volleyball-Under 15 

Best Server 

Kishjanthan.A 

Player of the Year -Under 15 

Kishjanthan.A 

Volleyball - Under 17 

Best Spiker 

Jasokulan.S 

Player of the Year -Under17 

Jasokulan.S 

Volleyball - Under 19 

Colours 

Wilson.S 

Banuppriyan.B 

Best Spiker 

Banuppriyan.B 

Hockey - Under 15 

Player of the year - 2011 

Diluxan.A 

Hockey - Under 19 

Colours 


Edwin Raj.T 

Godwin.T 

Shanthakumar.S 

Best Striker 

Thishan.J 

Best Attacker 


 

Best Defender 

Edwin Raj.T 



Player of the Year 2011 


Basketball - Under 16 


Abraham.M 

Basketball - Under 17 



Kulanayakasingam Memorial 


Basketball Player of the Year 

- 2011 Under 19 

Dhashindrakrishna.K 

Soccer - Fourth XI B 

Best Player 

Nitharsan.S 

Soccer - Third XI A 

Best Attacker 

Kajeepan.T 

Best Defender 

Pirishankar.R 

Best Striker 

Ajithkumar.M 


Kanujan.K 


Seevaratnam Memorial 


Footballer of the Year - 2011 

Third XI A 

Kanujan.K 

First XI 

Sansajan.A 


Solomon Rajaram.H 

S.Thanapalan Memorial 

Challenge Shield for the 

Overall Champions in the 

Inter-house Matches 


Soccer - Third XI B 

Best Player 

Vaseelan.K 

Soccer - Third XI A 

Best Attacker 

Subarsan.G 

Soccer - Second XI -B 

Best Player 

Bijayatheepan.R 

Soccer - First XI 

Best Attacker 

Alexdiyon.S 

Best Defender 

Nirojan.P 

Best Striker 

Sansajan.A 


Godwin.T 

Colours 

Sansajan.A 

Adrian.J 

Nirojan.P 

Thileepan.S 

Thiyagarajah Memorial 


Footballer of the Year 2011 

Carom - Under 15 


Thusikaran.V 

Chess - Under 15 


Brahman.T 

Chess - Under 19 


Nithushan.J 

Table Tennis - Under 19 


Dean Jenifert.R 

Inter House Matches 

J.N.Ponniah Memorial 


Inter-house Matches in the 

Junior Secondary 


S.Panchalingam Memorial 


Inter-house Matches in the 

Senor Secondary 


V.Rameeasingam Challenge 

Shield for the Inter-house 

Matches in the Senior 

Secondary 

Pargiter House 

 

Barr Kumarakulasingam 

Challenge Trophy for the 

Winners of the Cricket 

Match - Old Boys vs Present 

Boys 2011 

Old Boys 

Special Prizes 

C.E.Anandarajan Memorial 


Best Social Service Club 

Interact Club 

C.E.Anandarajan Memorial 


Best Student for Social 

Service 

Mathusuthan.B 


Members of the Provincial 

Team 

Thuvarakaseelan.P 

Kapilraj.S 

Nilosan.M 

Ghanamirthan.A 

Pirishankar.R 

Cricket-Under 17 

Members of the Provincial 

Team 

Amidayan.J 

Brinthapan.P 


Carom 

Under - 15 Team 

Provincial Champions - 2011 

Thusikaran.V 

Praveeshan.S 

Mithushan.S 

Aranshan.J 

Subaluxshan.V 

Athletics 

Provincial Competition 

Under 17 

Anojan.A 

st 

1 Place - 800m, 1500m & 

4x400m 

Poulin Androok.S 

st 

1 Place - Long Jump & 

4x100m 

Anton Agnew Rathan.M 

st 

1 Place - 4x100m Relay 

Keerthikan.T 

st 

1 Place - 4x100 & 4x400m 

Relay 

Mugeshram.A 

st 

1 Place - 4x100m & 4x400 

Relay 

Shwenithan.A 

st 

1 Place - 4x400m Relay 

Under 21 

Abiharan.P 

st 

1 Place - Triple Jump 

National Competition 

Abraham Anojan.J.G of 


Under 17 Age Group won 

2nd Place and National 

Colours in Discus Throw 

Banuppriyan.B of Under 19 

Age Group won 3rd Place 

and National Colours in 

Discus Throw 

Villupaddu 

First Place in the National 

Competition Organized by 

the Dept. of Education 

Caleb.P 

Vithushan.S 

Subaharan.R 

Kapilraj.M 

Piranavan.P 

Vinthujan.P 

Kurushanth.E 

Scouts - President’s Award 

Abeesan.E 

Bieshman.S.P 

Silver Medal 

Jimmy Rajaratnam 

Memorial Medal for the Best 

All-round Student - Junior 

Secondary 

Gowribalan .C 

Gold Medals 

S.E.Samuel Memorial Gold 

Medal for Scholastic Excellence 

in G.C.E (O/L) 2011 

Tharushihan.M (E.M) 

Sivanirupan.P (T.M) 

 

Ganeshasundram Memorial 

Gold Medal for the Best Allround 

Student in the Senior 

Secondary School 

Abraham Anojan.J.G 

S.V.Eliaathamby Memorial 

Gold Medal for Tamil Oratory 

(UPVI) 2012 

Jasokulan.S 

A.C.Arulpiragasam Memorial 

Gold Medal for English Oratory 

(UPVI) 2012 

Sajeevan.S 

Gold Medal for English 

Creative Writing (LVI) 2012 

Kirushanth.C 

Rev. & Mrs.C.C.Handy 

Memorial Gold Medal for 

the All - round Sportsman of 

the Year 2011- Johian Eagle 

the most Prestigious Award 

in Sports at St. John’s : For 

winning Silver Medal and 

National Colours in Discus 

Throw in the Under 17 Age 

Group in the National Competition 

Abraham Anojan.J.G 

Murugesu Nadarajah Gold 

Medal & Cash Prize of Rs 

10,000/- from Past Pupil’s 

Association - U.K for the Best 

Student in the Commerce 

Stream 

Karthick.Y 


Varapiragash Memorial Gold 

Medal & Cash Prize of Rs 

10,000/- from Past Pupil’s 

Association - U.K for Best 

Student in the Mathematics 

Stream 

Nirothipan.M 

Ranjithapoorani 

Gopalakrishnan Memorial 

Gold Medal for the Best 

Student in the Bio Stream 

Sanjayan.A 

Sivapragasam Memorial 

Gold Medal for General 

Excellence in the Upper 

School 

Abiharan.P 

 


CONTRIBUTIONS 

NAME Description Amount 

Mr S Kathirgamathamby Addendum to Prize & School Development Trust Fund 3,500.00 

Bank of Ceylon Jaffna Thanapalan Trophy 2011 & 2012 150,000.00 

Dr Surenthirakumar Displaced School Children Program 47,000.00 

Mr & Mrs Sukirtharatnam Scholarship - Fees 10,000.00 

Dr Umesh Rayar Displaced School Children Program 28,250.00 

Mr Ken Ponna Displaced School Children Program 28,250.00 

OBA South Sri Lanka Scholarship - Fees 40,000.00 

Mr K Yoganathan Addendum to Trust Fund 50,000.00 

Mr Walter A Dharmarajah Trust Fund & Prize Fund 164,220.00 

Mrs Nahulambikai Thiruvasagan Trust Fund 10,000.00 

Mr V R Amarasingam Displaced School Children Program 4,000.00 

PPA UK Displaced School Children Program 9,218,313.20 

PPA UK Thevathason Memorial Fund 229,000.00 

PPA UK N Sanjayan-GCE(A/L) - 2nd Islandwide 45,375.00 

Mrs Rajasingam & Family Chapel Building 457,230.00 

Mr Nathaniel Ariaratnam Displaced School Children Program 59,900.00 

St. Ninians Anglican Church Displaced School Children Program 142,364.00 

L Rathees Displaced School Children Program 41,600.00 

Vithu Trust Fund Displaced School Children Program 250,000.00 

Mr C H Rajkumar Displaced School Children Program 60,000.00 

Democracy for Tamils Displaced School Children Program 447,887.47 

Johnian 97 Batch Trust Fund 114,000.00 

Mr & Mrs Ratnavel Displaced School Children Program 28,875.00 

Mr B R Karunaikumar Scholarship - Fees 50,000.00 

Mr S Selvarajah Special Award 5,000.00 

Dr R B S Arasaratnam Trust Fund 10,000.00 

Dr & Mrs S Asokan Displaced School Children Program 12,500.00 

Ven & Mrs Jeyaweerasingan Donation - Fan 8,000.00 

Mrs R Ratnarajah Donation - Fan 5,000.00 

Mr S K Annalingam Trust Fund 11,000.00 

Dr Tissainayagam Trust Fund 10,000.00 

Mr Rohan Rajaratnam Trust Fund 198,754.00 

Mr Bertram Canagasingham Displaced School Children Program 60,500.00 

Dr & Mrs H N Rajaratnam Displaced School Children Program 65,000.00 

Janashakthi Insurance Plc Limited Over Sponsor 226,250.00 

Mr Victor Rajendram Displaced School Children Program 11,892.48 

Mr Seelan Singham Displaced School Children Program 59,500.00 


Mr N Vasantharuban Displaced School Children Program 10,000.00 

Mr G Gnanakumar Displaced School Children Program 10,000.00 

Mrs P Sivakumar Displaced School Children Program 5,000.00 

Mrs Monal Displaced School Children Program 5,000.00 

Mr S Srithayalan Canada Displaced School Children Program 38,000.00 

Angela Rohan - Visions Primary IT Lab & Band Instruments 1,473,204.35 

Inner Wheel Club Displaced School Children Program 40,000.00 

Johnian 87 Batch Displaced School Children Program 342,000.00 

Mr Jeyanthan Anandarajan Displaced School Children Program 61,000.00 

Mrs Sorna Mills Displaced School Children Program 60,000.00 

OBA South Sri Lanka Scholarship - Fees 40,000.00 

Mrs R Thabothini Displaced School Children Program 15,000.00 

Mrs R R Nalliah Trust Fund 9,500.00 

Mr N Jeyakaran Displaced School Children Program 15,000.00 

SJCDCETF Canda & USA Displaced School Children Program & Generator 5,074,578.50 

PPA Canada Addendum to Trust Fund 91,214.25 

Mrs Manjula Gowrishankar Displaced School Children Program 128,470.00 

Mr Packiarajah Rajakone Displaced School Children Program 60,237.04 

Mr T Chrishanthan Displaced School Children Program 5,000.00 

Mr S Karunanithy Displaced School Children Program 10,000.00 

J Omshiyamsankar Displaced School Children Program 2,600.00 

Mr J H Ariyaratnam Displaced School Children Program 3,000.00 

Mr Sritharan Rasiah Displaced School Children Program 15,000.00 

Mr Mithran Jogaratnam Displaced School Children Program 64,500.00 

Mr & Mrs S V Ariaratnam Displaced School Children Program 10,600.00 

Mr N N Karunairaj Displaced School Children Program 5,000.00 

Ven S P & Mrs S Nesakumar Trust Fund 25,000.00 

Mr J Amalaseelan Prize Fund 5,000.00 

Mr S P Jeevanantham Prize Fund 500.00 

Mr S Kandasamy Prize Fund 500.00 

Mr P M Karunainayagam Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr S Antonypillai Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Dr M Gunaratnam Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Sanjith & Sanjeev Rajathevan Addendum to Trust Fund 10,000.00 

Mr K Nishaaharan Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr K Sivapathasundaram Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr N Thevarajah Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr A Panchadcharam Prize Fund 300.00 

Mr A T Aravinthan Prize Fund 500.00 

Mr S K Mahalingam Prize Fund 500.00 

Mr V Ugabalasingam Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Dr A Lawrence Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Dr A Senathirajah Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Mr K Ganeshalingam Prize Fund 3,000.00 

 


Mr S Kamalanathan Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr R Ragunathan Prize Fund 10,000.00 

Dr Arjan Nallaiah Prize Fund 20,000.00 

Mr A J Kadirgamar Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr N Kugathasan Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr S Kokulathasan Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Mr S Kanapathipillai Prize Fund 2,000.00 

Mr N Kanagaratnam Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr M P Brodie Prize Fund 500.00 

Mr S Ramachandran Displaced School Children Program 3,000.00 

Mr N Nirmalan Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr C Krishnakumar Prize Fund 1,000.00 

Mr V S Wijayaratnam Displaced School Children Program 60,000.00 

Dr N Ketheesan Displaced School Children Program 80,000.00 

Allmayuda Foundation Sri Lanka Unites Donation 209,100.00 

Mr S Nilakshan Displaced School Children Program 12,000.00 

Rev G D Anandarajan Displaced School Children Program 1,564.00 

Mr S Sanjeev Displaced School Children Program 1,500.00 

Wathsala Senthilkumar & Anton Displaced School Children Program 91767.55 

SAMBAL Scholarship 28,055.00 

SJC OBA New Southwales Displaced School Children Program 730,000.00 

Mr Alfred T Arulrajah Addendum to Trust Fund 12,648.00 

Mrs Girvani Manoharan Displaced School Children Program 70,760.00 

Dr N Ketheesan Displaced School Children Program 3,000.00 

Mr T Noel Thevarajah Displaced School Children Program 199,000.00 

Tamil Co-ordinating Committee Norway Displaced School Children Program 151,900.00 

Mr Rohinton Emmanuel Displaced School Children Program 24,000.00 

Mr Rohan Rodrigo Displaced School Children Program 240,000.00 


Mr Gary W Van Den Driesen Trust Fund 10,000.00 

Mrs S Ariaratnam Displaced School Children Program 22,000.00 

Mr & Mrs Kanagaratnam France Displaced School Children Program 40,000.00 

Rev M Rajakulendran Australia Displaced School Children Program 11,000.00 

Mr T Bryan Buchan Displaced School Children Program 93,756.00 

VIVID DREAMS Displaced School Children Program 606,520.00 

Mr Wilfred Solomons Friends at Displaced School Children Program 

Lamareaur Seniors Centre 51,280.00 

Sam & Angela Nalliah Displaced School Children Program 50,000.00 

Mr K N Y Maurice Addendum to Trust Fund 5,000.00 

Mr Morton F Peto Staff Quarters 5,080.00 

Dr Gunam Kanagaratnam Staff Quarters 4,063,500.00 

Symphony Orchestra of Srilanka Displaced School Children Program 150,000.00 

Mr Yoganathan Germany Displaced School Children Program 10,000.00 

Mr N Vijeyakumar Trust Fund 10,250.00 

 


Mr K Kumarakulasingam Trust Fund 10,250.00 

Mr E Sriharan Trust Fund 10,250.00 

Mr R Sivakumar Trust Fund 10,250.00 

Mr T Gnanaratnasingham Displaced School Children Program 20,450.00 

Suresh Dushy & Children UK Displaced School Children Program 10,250.00 

Soumi Majuran Chithra 

Gurukularajah UK Displaced School Children Program 10,225.00 

Mr & Mrs Rajaratnam Displaced School Children Program 10,250.00 

Manna, Rajini,Andrew,Amy&Mathew Displaced School Children Program 20,500.00 

Mr Anton Navaratnam Displaced School Children Program 10,250.00 

Mrs Shanthi Pararasan Addendum to Trust Fund 10,250.00 

Ms Shirly Thiyagarajah Displaced School Children Program 30,750.00 

PPA UK Trust Fund 71,750.00 

Miss Sumangala Antonypillai Trust Fund 5,112.50 

Kethees,Rudran,Vicknarajah,BS 

Sinniah UK Trust Fund 20,450.00 

Tamil Grace Evangelical Church Norway Displaced School Children Program 44,800.00 

OBA Norway Displaced School Children Program 44,800.00 

P Sutharshan Family Norway Displaced School Children Program 22,400.00 

Angelo Snell Family Norway Displaced School Children Program 15,540.00 

Mr Jonathan Sinnathamby Displaced School Children Program 252,380.00 

Mr Ranjan Sellathurai Trust Fund 25,200.00 

Mrs Baba Displaced School Children Program 12,600.00 

Mrs Jeyapalan Displaced School Children Program 12,600.00 

Mr Thevakulendran Displaced School Children Program 12,600.00 

Mr Shirantha Displaced School Children Program 3,780.00 

Mrs Vathany Displaced School Children Program 12,600.00 

Mr & Mrs Rajaratnam Trust Fund 12,600.00 

Dr Mrs Dorothy & Theepan Trust Fund 6,300.00 

Rev N J Gnanaponrajah Trust Fund 175,770.00 

Old Boys & Old Girls Canada Trust Fund 16,380.00 

Mr Alphones Christopher Displaced School Children Program 105,727.50 

Eagle Christian Fellowship Cash Award 57,600.00 


Mr S G Premkuma Trust Fund 15,000.00 

Dr T Vamatheva Displaced School Children Program 5,000.00 

Jasmin Fearis Displaced School Children Program 11,600.00 

Mr Rohan Navaratnarajah Trust Fund 20,000.00 

Dr Donald Jeyakumar Nevins Selvadurai Trust Fund 20,000.00 

Mr G Nirutheegan & Carthigan Displaced School Children Program 100,000.00 

Mr A Rajkumar Trust Fund 30,000.00 

Rev Jason J Selvaraja Addendum to Trust Fund 1,200.00 

 


COLLEGE SONG 

Decked with shady palms and trees 

Fringed with rich mahoganies, 

There beneath a glowing sky, 

St. John’s uprears her crest on high. 

Chorus: 

Praise St. John, your patron saint. 

And lest in deed or word you taint 

Your Alma Mater’s ancient name, 

Johinans! Always play the game. 

Christian lore she gives her boys, 

Ever prizing heavenly joys, 

Her highest pride a noble mind, 

Her greatest joy a heart that’s kind. 

Chorus 

“In the darkness shines the light” 

Johinans! With your torches bright, 

Chase the gloom of night away, 

Shed thro’ the world eternal day. 

Chorus 

S.J.Gunasegaram

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