Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kingswood College Kandy ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kingswood.lk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Brotherhood Derby: A game with an ecstatic beginning, intense physicality, missed chances and a victory for the boys from Randles.](https://kingswood.lk/brotherhood-derby-24/) - The Brotherhood Derby: A game with an ecstatic beginning, intense physicality, missed chances and a victory for the boys from Randles. Kingswood retained the Kenneth M. De Lanerolle Memorial Shield as they squared off against Wesley College, who met for the 4th edition of this battle on the 5th of October at Racecourse International Stadium. - [Kingswood’s President’s Trophy Win](https://kingswood.lk/kingswoods-presidents-trophy-win/) - Iremember the day Kingswood first won the President’s Trophy knockout tournament. You see, though our good friends wear it on their shirts that “Rugby belonged to Randles’ Hill from 1891”, it is not exactly a scientific statement. True — Kingswood, history documents say, first played the game in 1891 (thought the school, at that point, was not - [KCK: The Best Years of My Life](https://kingswood.lk/kck-the-best-years-of-my-life/) - The challenges I had to overcome being a scout still helps me in overcoming the day to day challenges in life. Skills developed there: basic skills, communication, leadership skills, and managerial skills. What is said and what is not is quiet hard to be achieved by any other single extracurricular activity. I must admit, the - [I Lived the Magic Mantra: “None for Himself, All for the School”](https://kingswood.lk/i-lived-the-magic-mantra-none-for-himself-all-for-the-school/) - mong knowledge, skills, qualities, attitudes, and many other attributes I would rather say the living pattern of a good man is taught to us by Mother Kingswood: “None for himself, But all for the School”. Never has a gentleman of Kingswood betrayed Mother Kingswood, every gentlemen urges that they are the children of Mother Kingswood. - [The Deputy and the Skinhead](https://kingswood.lk/the-deputy-and-the-skinhead/) - In 1997, the school’s Principal resigned unexpectedly. Unexpectedly, the reigns of the school fell in the hands of the Lanky and Tall Deputy whom we all feared with respect. L.T. Deputy was by then a seasoned campaigner. He had joined school in the late-1970s and grown firm as a part of Kingswood’s own vegetation. L.T’s - [With Backs to the Wall: Big Match 1959.](https://kingswood.lk/with-backs-to-the-wall-big-match-1959/) - In the 3rd inning of the 1959 Big Match Clifford Rathnavibhushana scored an inspirational 167 which – as this story is reported in 2022 – has stood the challenge of six decades as the highest Big Match knock by a Kingswood boy. But, more than the runs, it was an inning of character and resilience. - [Kingswood Trumping the Herman-Loos](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-trumping-the-herman-loos/) - The following is reproduced from a very passionately written detailed account of the Herman Loos championship win by the Kingswood Cadets in 2003. Our initial thought was to summarize this long article, but we felt that it would only take away the precision and discipline in detail the writer banks on. The original article, with many - [Sad Times, Difficult Times: Kingswood Changing Beyond What We Knew.](https://kingswood.lk/sad-times-difficult-times-kingswood-changing-beyond-what-we-knew/) - The traditional prizes and awards that were awarded from the earliest years such as the Crowther, Luterz, and Randles Shields, the Devadasan and Shanmugam trophies were taken off out of whim. Some prizes were not judged properly. The Prologue was presented without proper understanding. Whistling in the main hall became usual. s a small kid - [Short Notes on Four Principals](https://kingswood.lk/short-notes-on-four-principals/) - Principals come in all shapes and sizes, and this is no exception for Kingswood, too. From the earliest days of the founding father, Louis Blaze to the current Head of Institute, the aloof Mr. M.P Weerathunga, Kingswood has so far had 16 Principals in its 125 year history. This number excludes Acting Principals like Mr. - [The Kingswood Skipper Who Declared the Innings with Two Overs to Stumps](https://kingswood.lk/the-kingswood-skipper-who-declared-the-innings-with-two-overs-to-stumps/) - This is a Big Match story: a giant leap by a small made man. We don’t know what part of it is legend, and how far the truth is “truth”, since these kind of gestures quickly become fables and myths: the stuff from which heroes emerge. But, nevertheless, here it goes. The story’s setting is 2004, - [A Religion that Taught Me Life](https://kingswood.lk/a-religion-that-taught-me-life/) - I can remember during one of the rehearsals of a prize giving ceremony, our Principal instructed all the students not to bend their knees and worship the chief guest, despite the fact that he is a well-reputed personality in the country. It is not meant as an act of arrogance, but merely as an act - [The D-factor: Kingswood Discipline.](https://kingswood.lk/the-d-factor-kingswood-discipline/) - To be frank, I’m benefiting the real outcome of those experiences only now, as I go further and further into the professional field.Today In the real competitive world, we have become a part of a race where people try to win by any means possible. No matter whether it’s right or wrong everyone wants to win. But - [Kingswood: Opening of the Kindergarten and the Shift to Peradeniya Road.](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-opening-of-the-kindergarten-and-the-shift-to-peradeniya-road/) - The following excerpts are from the preliminary chapter (“A General Survey – Peradeniya”) of Louis Edmund Blaze’s KFE: The Story of Kingswood Kandy (pp. 30-38), which documents the author’s reflections of Kingswood’s first twenty five years. On the 13th October came the Rev. William Goudie, Missionary Secretary, and President-elect of the Wesleyan Conference, on an official visit, accompanied - [Brownrigg Street Days](https://kingswood.lk/brownrigg-street-days/) - The following excerpts are from the preliminary chapter (“A General Survey – The Spencer Period”) of Louis Edmund Blaze’s KFE: The Story of Kingswood Kandy (pp. 14-23), which documents the author’s reflections of Kingswood’s first twenty five years. Mr. Ernest Handscombe Spencer was the son of English parents holding a high social position in the rather exclusive - [The Beginnings](https://kingswood.lk/the-beginnings/) - The following excerpts are from the preliminary chapter (“A General Survey – The Beginnings”) of Louis Edmund Blaze’s KFE: The Story of Kingswood Kandy (pp. 6-11), which documents the author’s reflections of Kingswood’s first twenty five years. The school was opened at No. 11, Pavilion Street, Kandy on the 4th May 1891, as a Private School but - [The Badge of Honour](https://kingswood.lk/the-badge-of-honour/) - You needed that school badge right up there! It was the cherry of what the Prefects advocated as “the Kingswood dress code” (eyeroll): long whites, short-sleeved shirt neatly tucked in. No bands, or pirith strings. No watches except for the thin black-strap digital one. No wallets. No facial hair. Head-hair neatly parted on the side: - [The Principal’s Principle](https://kingswood.lk/the-principals-principle/) - The tragedy had struck by the time we came to school. A boy lay sprawled on the crossing, the mini-bus that hit him stopped having run over him. The body lay on a side and the head wound was an ugly gash. It couldn’t have been more than five or ten minutes ago. The boy - [Some Primary Memories](https://kingswood.lk/some-primary-memories/) - The teacher of Grade 1C, my class, was Mrs. Pearl Guneratne (Jayasooriya), who was also the spouse of the Primary School Head Master, Mr. Guneratne. Mr. Guneratne was a feared creature, who walked around the Primary compound with measured steps, holding a cane behind his back, and his heavily haired arms and imposing head with graying curls - [An Inspirational Prefect](https://kingswood.lk/an-inspirational-prefect/) - The next year, the school selected Nalaka as one of the Scribes. But this happened the year before, when he was still popular among us, the younger boys. Nalaka was smart and pleasant. He had a smile and carried himself in a gentle and manly way. Like your average Prefect, Nalaka was by no means - [Kingswood Demands Your Heart and Soul](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-demands-your-heart-and-soul/) - No matter whether you are a student or a teacher Kingswood demands your heart and soul both. “None for himself, but all for the school.” Is true to its word. If you are not willing to do that, you may study or teach there for any number of years but you’ll walk out of those ## Pages - [Home](https://kingswood.lk/) - 134 Years of excellence Welcome to Kingswood College Kandy, where we provide a nurturing environment for students to learn, grow, and excel. Our dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities ensure a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in the modern world. Learn more About Kingswood College Kingswood College, Kandy, established in 1891, stands as a - [Clubs & Societies](https://kingswood.lk/clubs-societies/) - Clubs and Societies Kingswood College, Kandy, established in 1891, stands as a pillar of Sri Lankan education. Founded by Louis Edmund Blaze with a mere eleven students, it began on Pavilion Street as a boys’ high school. The fledgling institution faced initial challenges, relying on Blaze’s determination and fees to stay afloat. However, it persevered - [Collegiate Section](https://kingswood.lk/collegiate-section/) - Collegiate Section Science Section The science section of Kingswood College was previously run by the former sectional head Mr. S. M. K. Samarakoon. After his departure Mr. M. A. P. S. Bandara was appointed as the sectional head to carry out the tasks of the science section. The section itself is divided into three sub - [Luna-25](https://kingswood.lk/luna-25/) - THE ANNUAL ICT DAY OF KINGSWOOD COLLEGE, KANDY Get ready for a thrilling journey of innovation, intellect, and inspiration!Philosophia ’25 is a high-energy competition series where young tech enthusiasts battle it out across multiple categories, showcasing their skills, creativity, and passion for technology. Organized By: Submission Open Now Submissions for PHILOSOPHIA’25, the Inter-School ICT competition - [Philosophia '25 Registration](https://kingswood.lk/luna-25/register/) - Registration Form Name of the School Competition Category Quiz CompetitionWeb DevelopmentGraphic Design ( With AI Tools )Graphic Design ( Without AI Tools )Video Editing ( With AI Tools )Video Editing ( Without AI Tools ) Member 1 Name Member 1 Whatsapp No. Member 1 Birthday Member 2 Name Member 2 Whatsapp No. Member 2 Birthday - [History](https://kingswood.lk/history/) - Kingswood Histroy Incepton Through Endeavour Kingswood College, originally known as ‘ Boys’ High School’ was an institute of formal education which opened its gates to the public on the 4th of May 1891 with a total number of 11 students. Sir Louis Edmond Blaze, better known as the founder of the currently prestigious school, had - [About us](https://kingswood.lk/about-us/) - About Kingswood College Kingswood College Kandy, established in 1891, stands as a pillar of Sri Lankan education. Founded by Louis Edmond Blaze with a mere eleven students, it began on Pavilion Street as a boys’ high school. The fledgling institution faced initial challenges, relying on Blaze’s determination and fees to stay afloat. However, it persevered - [Swimming](https://kingswood.lk/sports/swimming/) - Swimming - [Football](https://kingswood.lk/sports/football/) - Football Football has a long history at Kingswood as one of the 5 most prominent sports played at school. In the past 5 years the under 20 football team of Kingswood college has won all the championships in the Central Provincial Inter School Competition. The college team is one of the two teams which represent - [Western cadet band](https://kingswood.lk/sports/western-cadet-band/) - Western cadet band In the year 1972, the school band was begun under the guidance of Mr. K.M. Gooneratne Banda, the teacher in charge of music in the school. Though the band started as an Eastern Band, gradually the instruments like Daula, Thammettama were replaced by side drums and base drums and with the aid - [Eastern cadet band](https://kingswood.lk/sports/eastern-cadet-band/) - Eastern cadet band The Eastern Cadet band of Kingswood College is a team that continues to strengthen the student personality and the fraternal bond of Kingswood gentlemen and is playing a significant role for the betterment.Annually, camping around the camping sites gives enough experience for cadets to engage not only in school activities, but also - [Cadet Corps](https://kingswood.lk/sports/cadet-corps/) - Cadet corps In 1891,a well known educationalist,Sir Louis Edmand Blaze OBE,JP,BA esq. founded a school,The Kingswood. Blaze belonged to a Ceylonese burgher family,but at Kingswood there was no any religion except for the religion of Kingswood. It is he who firstly coined the term “Gentlemen of Kingswood” to describe the well mannered behaviour of boys - [Hockey](https://kingswood.lk/sports/hockey/) - Hockey Hockey, which was introduced to Kingswood in 1938 by one of the school’s former vice principals Mr. V.D. Paul Raj had now undoubtedly become the school’s sporting power. The Kingswood team has also managed to emerge as one of the most challenging and outstanding hockey teams islandwide. We have produced a large number of - [Cricket](https://kingswood.lk/sports/cricket/) - Cricket If we recall the cricket history of Kingswood College which has a life span of more than a century, Mr. R. Blake has taken 8 wickets for 7 runs against the match between Dharmaraja College in 1916. Also, during the Cricket match between Kingswood College amd Dharmaraja College held in 1918, our team was - [Rugby](https://kingswood.lk/sports/rugby/) - Rugby Kingswood College founded by Sir Louis Edmund Blaze is one of the oldest schools in Kandy, which is well known for both her academic and sports achievements. We are very proud to be the first school in Sri Lanka to play Rugby as a sport back in 1893. Rugby was introduced by our founder - [Sports](https://kingswood.lk/sports/) - Sports Kingswood College, Kandy, established in 1891, stands as a pillar of Sri Lankan education. Founded by Louis Edmund Blaze with a mere eleven students, it began on Pavilion Street as a boys’ high school. The fledgling institution faced initial challenges, relying on Blaze’s determination and fees to stay afloat. However, it persevered and earned - [Blog](https://kingswood.lk/blog/) - Blog Recent blog posts Sports Kingswood IT Society 1 year ago The Brotherhood Derby: A game with an ecstatic beginning, intense physicality, missed chances and a victory for the boys from Randles. The Brotherhood Derby: A game with an ecstatic beginning, intense physicality, missed chances and a victory... Stories Sujan Sasmitha 2 years ago The - [Gallery](https://kingswood.lk/gallery/) - Gallery All Sports Societies History - [Primary Section](https://kingswood.lk/primary-section/) - Primary Section There are 697 Kingswood gentlemen studying in grades 6, 7 and 8. Each grade consists of A, B, C, D classes and a bilingual media class named as class E. The gentlemen take part in various educational and extracurricular activities and have achieved tremendous victories till now. Kingswood gentleman Dilina Dinujaya Ariyawansa from - [Middle Section](https://kingswood.lk/middle-section/) - Middle Section Grade 6-8 There are 697 Kingswood gentlemen studying in grades 6, 7 and 8. Each grade consists of A, B, C, Dclasses and a bilingual media class named as class E.The gentlemen take part in various educational and extracurricular activities and have achievedtremendous victories till now. Kingswood gentleman Dilina Dinujaya Ariyawansa from Grade - [Hall of Fame](https://kingswood.lk/hall-of-fame/) - Hall of Fame - [Kingswood Traditions and Additions](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-traditions-and-additions/) - Kingswood Traditions and Additions Being the foremost school to address the students as “Gentlemen” The school colours are maroon and blue. These colours are accepted to resonate the above qualities of “loyalty” and “manliness”. The Kingswood flag consist of maroon and blue oblongs, with the college crest centered in the middle. Kingswood flag was first - [Kingswood Song](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-song/) - Kingswood Song The College song was written by Sir L.E.Blaze. This was sung in 1904 for the first time and has been an important part of the College culture and tradition since then. The Kingswood College, in England also has the same tune in her College song too. youth, grant us the love of truth, - [Past Kingswood Principles](https://kingswood.lk/past-kingswood-principles/) - Past Principals of Kingswood College 1891 - 1923 L.E. Blaze The founder and the first principal of Kingswood College. 1923 -1929 Rev. E. Pearson 1928 - 1937 O. L. Gibbon 1937 - 1942 F. A. J. Utting Missionaries Partner 1942 - 1957 P. Harold Nonis Developed the academics of the school in all streams. 1958 - [Kingswood Firsts](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-firsts/) - Kingswood Firsts Kingswood’s history informs us that the school has been among the pioneers in setting up a few noted trends in Sri Lankan education. In 1891 Kingswood became the first Ceylonese school to adopt rugby as a college sport. The first recorded inter-school fixture in this sport is played against Trinity, in 1906. Kingswoods - [Kingswood Motto](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-motto/) - Kingswood Motto “FIDE ET VIRTUTE” The motto of Kingswood is “FIDE ET VIRTUTE”. This motto was borrowed froma high class family in England named Gladston family “Fide” or faith/loyalty comes from the Latin “fidelitas” or “pietas”, a loyalty to the gods, the family and the country that is conventionally seen in the heroes of the - [Kingswood Crest](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-crest/) - Kingswood Crest Kingswood badge was made by Mr.A.Bartlom with the support of Mr.R.G. Anthonys who was a specialist in designing badges for armed forces. It was made in England and the stencil was cut by Mr.A.E.A. Polliar. The motto of the school “Fide Et Virtute” is symbolized in the badge. In the school’s Court of - [Kingswood Colours & Flag​](https://kingswood.lk/kingswood-colours-kingswood-flag/) - Kingswood Colours & Flag The school colours are maroon and blue. These colours are accepted to resonate the above qualities of “loyalty” and “manliness”. The Kingswood flag consist of maroon and blue oblongs, with the college crest centered in the middle. Kingswood flag was first hoisted in 1898. 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