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Retirement of Our Principal Sir Mr. U.D.S. Wickramarathna

Retirement of Our Principal Sir Mr. U.D.S. Wickramarathna

Events
The tenure of our respected Principal Sir Mr. U.D.S. Wickramarathna, who has been very supportive for both the students and teachers has been ended as of 22nd December 2022.
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Art Exhibition of St.Mathews College Colombo

Art Exhibition of St.Mathews College Colombo

Events
The Art Exhibition ' Thelithudaka Arumaya' was held at the college main hall that included Arts, Sculptures & Carvings of the Students, guided by the teachers.
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The Art Exhibition ‘Thelithudaka Arumaya’

The Art Exhibition ‘Thelithudaka Arumaya’

News
On the occasion of our college principal's upcoming retirement, An Art Exhibition ' Theli Thudaka Arumaya' will be held on...
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St. Matthew’s College Sculpture Workshop

St. Matthew’s College Sculpture Workshop

Events
St. Matthew's College Sculpture Workshop was successfully conducted On behalf of the children of the school
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St. Matthew’s College Nutrition Program

St. Matthew’s College Nutrition Program

News
Parents of St. Mathew's College students had prepared lunch On 21st November 2022 for 500 students and on 22nd November 2022 for 550 students.
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Friendly Interschool Football & Cricket Matches 2022

Friendly Interschool Football & Cricket Matches 2022

Sports
Recently our students participated in friendly Interschool matches for football and Cricket. Some highlights on the Football matches:
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Celebrating College 175th Year Anniversary

Celebrating College 175th Year Anniversary

News
on 17th July 2022, St. Matthew’s College, Colombo’s oldest and 1st English medium school, Celebrated 175 Years of Excellence in Education.
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The First Open Sri Lankan Cube Competition 2022

The First Open Sri Lankan Cube Competition 2022

Sports
Organized by the Lanka Cubers Association (LKCA), the first Open Sri Lankan cube competition was held on 02nd of April 2022 at Sanora Restaurant and Reception Hall.
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Celebrating College 174th Year Anniversary

Celebrating College 174th Year Anniversary

News
College 174th Year Anniversary celebrated with a Special segment on the anniversary was published on 16th July 2021, 'Dinamina' news paper.
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Welcoming the New Grade 1 Students 2021

Welcoming the New Grade 1 Students 2021

Events
School held a program 'Kakulu Thuru Udana-National tree planting program’, by distributing plants to the newly enrolled students for grade 1 for the year 2021.
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100 marks above Students at the Grade 5 Scholarship 2020

100 marks above Students at the Grade 5 Scholarship 2020

News
Here are the student who obtained marks above 100 at the Grade 5 Scholarship 2020. All the best for your future. We are proud of you all.
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Infrared Thermometer Donated

Infrared Thermometer Donated

News
An infrared thermometer was donated by Colombo District MP, Mr. Madura Witanage on 31st August 2020 at the School General Meeting.
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173 Years of Excellence in Education

173 Years of Excellence in Education

News
on 17th July 2020, St. Matthew’s College, Colombo’s oldest and 1st English medium school Celebrated 173 Years of Excellence in Education
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Dengue Prevention & Sanitation Program

Dengue Prevention & Sanitation Program

Events
St. Matthew's College organized a program on 11th & 26th June 2020, not only sanitation for Covid-19, but also to prevent dengue spreading around the school.
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48th Battle of Neela Haritha – Big Match 2020

48th Battle of Neela Haritha – Big Match 2020

Events Sports
48th Big Match 2020 between St.John's College and St.Matthew's College, Colombo 09, was held on Sunday 8th March 2020 at the Wesley College Ground, Colombo 08.
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St.Matthew’s College Annual Prefect’s Day 2020

St.Matthew’s College Annual Prefect’s Day 2020

Events
Prefects' Day 2020 was held on 28th February 2020 at the College main hall. The Chief Guests were welcomed by the College Principal and senior staff members.
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Fingara Open swimming Champion Trophy 2020

Fingara Open swimming Champion Trophy 2020

Sports
Organized by the Fingara Town and Country Club, 'Fingara Open swimming Champion Trophy 2020' was held on 22nd February 2020 at Fingara Swimming Pool.
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Rinuhi All Island Swimming Championship 2020

Rinuhi All Island Swimming Championship 2020

Sports
Rinuhi Swimming Academy-Hokandara held ' All Island Swimming Championship 2020' on 15th February 2020 at Sri Jayawardanapura Swimming Pool
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St. Matthew’s College Annual Sports Meet 2020

St. Matthew’s College Annual Sports Meet 2020

Sports
St. Matthew’s College 'Pasal Kreeda Uthsawaya', (Annual Sports-meets) was held in 03rd February 2020 at the Campbell Ground, Colombo.
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Welcoming the New Grade 1 Students 2020

Welcoming the New Grade 1 Students 2020

Events
School held a program 'Sadarayan Piliganimu' to welcome the Newly enrolled Grade 1 students. The program was held on 16th January 2020 at the school premises.
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St.Matthews Celebrating Xmas Day 2019

St.Matthews Celebrating Xmas Day 2019

Events
Our College Celebrated Specail Day for the Xmas on 28th November 2019, before the School Holidays starts. Special thanks to Lion club Colombo Central and Atlas Sri Lanka.
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Annual Prize Giving for 2018/2019

Annual Prize Giving for 2018/2019

Events News
St. Matthew’s College Annual Prize Giving for 2018/2019 was held on 4th November 2019 at the school main hall to award the students and teachers for their performances.
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Sesca Swimming Championship

Sesca Swimming Championship

Sports
7th Annual “Sesca Aqua Gala” All lsland Age Groups Girls & Boys Junior Swimming Championship was won by Our Grade 8 Student, Mohamed Diwan.
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Bak Maha Avrudu Uthsawaya 2019

Bak Maha Avrudu Uthsawaya 2019

Events
‘Bak Maha Avrudu Uthsawaya ’ was held at the Campbell Park Grounds, Borella to celebrate 'The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival' .
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Vidudaya Annual swimming Championship

Vidudaya Annual swimming Championship

Sports
Vidudaya Ritzbury Annual Inter-School Swimming Championship 2019 was held at the Mahinda Rajapakshe Swimming Pool Complex, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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47th Battle Of the Blue & Green

47th Battle Of the Blue & Green

Sports
47th Battle Of the Blue & Green was held on 6th March 2019 at Thurstan College Cricket Ground between St.Johns, Dematagoda and St. Matthew’s, Dematagoda.
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Annual Novices Swimming Championship 2019

Annual Novices Swimming Championship 2019

Sports
The 12th Annual Novices Swimming Championship 2019 was held on the 22nd February, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Swimming Complex.
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Independence Day Celebrations

Independence Day Celebrations

Events
With hoisting the National Flag, St. Matthew's College celebrated the Independence day with the theme One Nation. Together, we are all Sri Lankans.
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Award Ceremony for World Diabetes Day Competitions

Award Ceremony for World Diabetes Day Competitions

Events
St. Matthew's College Won the First place for 'Talk to Your Neighbor Project', part of All Island Art / Essay Multimedia Competition School Health Project for Schools.
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Team Building Special Camp for Prefects

Team Building Special Camp for Prefects

Events
Special Camp for Prefects was held on School Grounds for all prefects to build their team spirit with team building activities and improve their interaction skills.
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College Annual Sports-meet 2018

College Annual Sports-meet 2018

Sports
St. Matthew’s College Annual Sports-meets was held in January 2018 at the Campbell Ground, Colombo with number of children's games and fun activities
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Bak Maha Avurudhu Uthsawaya

Bak Maha Avurudhu Uthsawaya

Events
‘Bak Maha Avrudu Uthsawaya ’ was held at the school premises to celebrate 'The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival' . It was a day that the children enjoyed.
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Walk – 170 Years of Excellence in Education

Walk – 170 Years of Excellence in Education

Events
St. Matthew's College, Dematagoda, 170 years Anniversary Walk on the 3rd August 2017 Organized by the OBA, the Principal, Staff Members & Students.
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First Day Stamp Launch on 170th Anniversary

First Day Stamp Launch on 170th Anniversary

Events News
St. Matthew's College, launched a Fist day Stamp to Celebrate 170 Years of Excellence in Education, organized by the OBA, the Principal, Staff Members & Students
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Maha Kadala Dansala for Vesak 2017

Maha Kadala Dansala for Vesak 2017

Events
'Maha Kdala Dansala' for the vesak on 11th May 2017 at the school entrance was organized by the Old Boys' Association and School Development Committee of Parents.
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Cricket Match for the Primary Section

Cricket Match for the Primary Section

Sports
On the 4th November 2016, St.Matthew's College held a special cricket match for the primary section. It was a day that the children enjoyed
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Annual Islamic Society Islam Day 2016

Annual Islamic Society Islam Day 2016

Events
St. Matthew's College Islamic Soicety held its Annual Islam Day at Tower Hall premises. The event was organized by Mr. Abdul Rahman Rizwan, Teacher-in-charge of Islam.
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Visit of the Founder of the Pragna Pradeepa

Visit of the Founder of the Pragna Pradeepa

News
Founder of the Pragna Pradeepa concept and Western Provincial Councillor Jayantha de Silva visited St. Matthew’s College, Dematagoda recently.
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Children’s Day Celebration 2012

Children’s Day Celebration 2012

Events
Children's Day is an event celebrated on various days in many places around the world. We celebrated on 1st of October at the school premises.
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