The Infrastructure of the College had been neglected for a
long time. The present condition is as yet pathetic on the whole
although certain areas have been rectified particularly under
the present Headmaster. Although Millions were spent since March
2002 in an enormous effort by so may Old Boys individually and
by the OBA, in the final analysis it only proved to be of cosmetic
value. The task was too gigantic and we ran out of steam, not
entirely due to the lack of enthusiasm on the part of the Old
Boys. Unfortunately the font of goodwill and sincere commitment
was either misinterpreted or ignored.
Apart from funds set aside by the Board of Governors and
monies utilised from the income of the College the OBA as
well as individual Old Boys, Groups of Old Boys and well wishers
in Sri Lanka as well as in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada,
USA and other parts of the world have contributed towards
the present effort. When one traverses across the grounds
of the Campus the good work done by all those mentioned above
can hardly be noticed because of the enormity of the degradation
which had set in during the last decade or two.
Images we had taken previously of certain areas of the College
were so pathetic and deplorable that at that time we refrained
from uploading same on the web site. We considered it too
sensitive and could even create in the minds of the authorities
a misunderstanding of our motives.
However, we did pass on these images privately to Old Boys
and Well Wishers outside Sri Lanka. They were appalled at
the conditions prevailing. Some were so horrified and suggested
taking action against the authorities for neglect. Saner Counsel
prevailed and as expected by us the concerned Old Boys have
rallied round and have already set in motion activities and
procedures to come to the assistance of their alma mater Old
Boys of Australia, United Kingdom, and Canada have already
assisted. Thus our efforts have not been in vain.
Having this same motive and in the belief that these images
will move Old Boys who in their formative years were nurtured
in its bosom, College will not consider it inappropriate to
enlighten these Old Boys of its present plight, and hope that
they would be persuaded to answer the call.
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Roof, Gutters and Down Pipes |
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Roof, Gutters and Down Pipes |
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Roof, Gutters and Down Pipes |
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Roof, Gutters and Down Pipes |
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Laundry – Washing and Drying |
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Laundry – Washing and Drying |
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Laundry – Washing and Drying |
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Laundry – Washing and Drying |
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Electrical Wiring |
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Electrical Wiring |
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Electrical Wiring |
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Ceiling Boards |
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Ceiling Boards |
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Ceiling Boards |
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Ceiling Boards |
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Ceiling Boards |
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Windows and Grills |
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Lack of adequate play Ground- Boys playing
cricket |
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Bath and Wash area for Boys |
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Open pond requiring attention |
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Senior Supervisor Mr Nesaseelan’s
quarters – Now abandoned |
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Senior Dorms Down Pipes |
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Senior Dorm Grills to be replaced |
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Senior Dorms – Laundry Washing and
Drying |
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Senior Dorms – Laundry Washing and
Drying |
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Senior Dorms – Laundry Washing and
Drying |
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Senior Dorms – Laundry Washing and
Drying |
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Senior Dorm Windows |
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Senior Dorm Windows |
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Senior Dorm Windows |
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Senior Dorms Staff Quarters |
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Senior Dorm Toilet Electrical Wiring |
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Senior Dorm Toilets, Showers, Wash Basins |
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Senior Dorm Toilets, Showers, Wash Basins |
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Senior Dorm Toilets, Showers, Wash Basins |