- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Sports and Extracurricular
St. Anne's College team, comprising drama and theatre students, became the overall Runner-up at the 2023 All Island School Drama and Theatre Festival.
This national-level contest was preceded by the provincial competition last month, where our team finished first in the province. The item performed by our students was Mṛcchakatika, a play by Śūdraka. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education.
The wins achieved in this competition include: Best Music Direction, Best Dramatic Costume, second and third places in the Best Actor category, along with four merit awards (one for Choreography and three for Acting).
Seen here are the members of our team and their teachers, Mr. Upul Semasinghe and Mrs. Namali Dissanayake. We congratulate them on their achievement.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Subject Matters
The 2022 Ordinary Level Examination, held from May 29th to June 8th, 2023, concluded with the administration of practical tests in August. This year's examination witnessed a turnout of 472,553 candidates across 3568 examination centers nationwide. Provided below is an overview of both the overall and subject-specific results of our students.
Overview of the Results
- Students faced the exam: 178
- Earned Qualifications for the Advanced Level
- By a 5/3 result: 163 (91.57%)
- By a 6/3 result: 159 (89.33%)
- Higher Distinctions
- 9 A: 29
- 8 A: 14
- 7 A: 19
Subject-wise Results
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Annoucements
What better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by gathering with your College friends for a mesmerizing musical night? Annite Breeze, presented by the Old Boys' Association of St. Anne's College, offers you precisely that! Mark your calendars now for December 10th.
If you haven't secured your tickets yet, call the numbers on the flyer and reserve your seats before it's too late.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Subject Matters
• Total Candidates: 108
• Candidates Above District Cutoff (154): 31 (28.7%)
• Candidates Scoring Above 100: 104 (96.3%)
• Highest Score Achieved: 183
This year marked the highest cutoff percentage recorded in our College's recent past. St. Anne's College currently holds the highest cutoff mark among Provincial Schools island-wide for Grade 06 admissions based on the scholarship examination. This recent achievement reaffirms and justifies our standing.
The exam itself took place after a challenging academic period. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the prevailing unrest in the country at the time, led to intermittent closures of educational institutions. This prompted a shift to remote learning, significantly affecting the proficiency levels of students, particularly those in primary education. It's important not to overlook this context when evaluating the results.
Acknowledgment goes to Reverend Father Principal Chandana Hapuarachchi, Deputy Principal of the Primary Section Mr. Meril Jayawardena, and our dedicated teachers. Their commitment and prompt actions to guide our students post-lockdown played a pivotal role. Appreciation extends to the supportive parents who collaborated in these efforts and our students for their perseverance through these trying times. Students showing such responsibility towards their education and lives at such a young age, is truly commendable.
The latest result reflects collaborative commitment. We aim to build on this and further enhance performances in the upcoming year.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Sports and Extracurricular
Drama and Theatre students of St. Anne's College emerged as the winners of the North Western Province contest of the 2023 All Island School Drama and Theatre Festival, securing major awards including Best Direction, Best Music Composition, Best Dramatic Arrangement, and a complete sweep in Best Stage Performance, claiming all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
They competed in the Sanskrit Drama category with their performance of 'Mṛcchakaṭika', a play by Śūdraka. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education. We wish our team all the success as they prepare to compete at the national level of this event.