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Extra Curricular activities play an important role in the system to produce skilful teachers.


 

Welcome social ceremony

At the end of the ten day orientation programme,the first year trainees are accorded a welcome party by the second year trainees. This is the college tradition, that every batch upholds faithfully. Second year trainees organize this function under the supervision of the president and the academic staff. At this event ,second year trainees entertain first years with the variety show. And it is mainly a show of talents of second year trainees. The special things that can be seen is the happiness and the eagerness to identify themselves.    

Farewell ceremony

At the end of the two year residential teacher trainee course, second year trainees are hosted to a farewell party by the first year trainees. This is in reciprocation to the welcome social. This is usually held after the Pirith Ceremony. And it is sad moment because second year trainees leave the college. This event symbolizes the formal taking over of responsibilities by first year trainees from second years who leave the college after the final examination. 

Pirith Ceremony

With the take over of responsibilities, the first year students have to conduct several function traditionally. The most massing event is the annual  pirith ceremony conducted by the Buddhist association. All night pirith ceremony is usually held to bless the second year students before the final examination. This is held in the college main hall and the  beautiful pirith mandapa is constructed in the middle of the hall according to tradition. Entire construction process is carried out by the trainees themselves under the supervision of academic staff. This ceremony concludes with the offering of the morning meal to the invited monks. All trainees take part in the ceremony.     

Sports Meet

With the participation of all the first year and second year trainees ,the sports meet is held in the college playground. This is organized by sports association under the supervision of the president & the sports sectional lecturers.

The trainees are divided in to four houses called Kokila, Mayura, Hansa, Lihini. Every house is played enthusiastically hoping the victory. According to the Olympic sports rules & regulation both track and field events are held. This is the only chance which can take to perform sports talents as trainees. Specially second year trainees don't forget to kiss & respect the ground before they leave at the end of the sports meet.    

 

English Day Ceremony

It is an another enormous function held in the college by all the trainees under the supervision of the president & the academic staff. It is organized by the English Literary Association. As three courses are conducting in English medium, it is a valuable function for the trainees. Essay, Solo, Drama, Speech & other literary competitions are held.    

Sinhala & Tamil New Year Ceremony

When it is the end of March or beginning of April ,Sinhala & Tamil new year festival is conducted by the trainees under the supervision of the president and the academic staff. In this festival priority is given to the traditional folk games & folk music. College playground is the place where these are performed. Academic, Non-academic staff and trainees feel the pleasure in participating in the traditional games. Some of those games are obstacle rase , pillow fighting, chakgudu fighting, breaking the pot,tug of war , Keeping the eye to the elephant & Music- chair competition etc. The new year ceremony ends with selecting the new year prince and princess.     

Vesak ceremony 

Another function which is conducted by the Buddhist Association is the vesak ceremony. Under the supervision of the president and the academic staff ,it organizes meditation programmes, Vesak Lanterns competitions, Bhakthigeetha presentation etc. . All the trainees and academic & Non-academic staff are actively participated in there. 

Christmas day Programme

Before the term end vacation during the first week December first year trainees organize a Christmas day, under the supervision of the president and the academic staff. Carol singing and the Christmas dramas are displayed in the  main hall by the trainees. One of the invited fathers comes and delivers a speech. Though there are few Christian trainees in the college, it is celebrated very colourfully.

Teachers' Day Ceremony

6th of October is a vary special day to the college. With the aim of honoring to the lectures Teachers' Day Ceremony is organized by the trainees at the college main hall. Lectures are welcome to the ceremony worshiping with offering the shef betel. 

Human Rights Day Ceremony

With the combination of Human Rights Studying Center of University of Colombo, this is organized by the college Human Rights Unit. Guidance is given by the president and academic staff. The structure of the ceremony differs year by year. Sometimes schools, close to the college get together with this function. Dramas, Posters, Discussions are conducted. Entire presentation are carried out by the trainees themselves.

Women's Day Ceremony

On behalf of Women's day, the college Human Rights Unit organizes the women's day ceremony. Dramas, Speeches, Debates & Songs are presented in the college main hall as special functions. Proper supervision is given by the president and the academic staff.

Others

Anti narcotic Day

Independence Day

Environmental Day

Poyaday Functions

 


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