The Portuguese delegates who went to the king
This article is part of a continuing series on Sri Lankan history The Dutch always tried to please the officers who were serving under them. They were settled in close proximity to the forts and were given all comforts. In most places where the Portuguese clergy had opened up connections, the Dutch started schools. Most [...]
Glint of Gold
Presented by Year 3 and Year 4 students of The British School in Colombo Set in November 1922, the story begins with Howard Carter’s famous discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Along with Lord Carnarvon and his daughter Lady Evelyn, Carter enters the tomb and discovers the treasures buried for over 3,000 years. The visitors discover [...]
Kids Essays
My school is 50 years D. S. Senanayake College, started by R. I. T. Alles Sir is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. My school was started because there were a lot of children at Royal College and they could not handle so many children. Our school’s first principal was R. I. T. Alles Sir. [...]