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08/08/2026

*A landmark achievement in athletic excellence.*

St. Sylvester’s College retains the Provincial Schools Gymnastic Championship title for the 20th consecutive time with a total of 18 Gold Medals.

Special appreciation to Head Coach Amal Rasanga and the Teachers in Charge for their exemplary leadership and commitment to maintaining this remarkable legacy.

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*A landmark achievement in athletic excellence.*

St. Sylvester’s College retains the Provincial Schools Gymnastic Championship title for the 20th consecutive time with a total of 18 Gold Medals.

Special appreciation to Head Coach Amal Rasanga and the Teachers in Charge for their exemplary leadership and commitment to maintaining this remarkable legacy.

08/08/2026

A moment in time. 🕰️ St. Sylvester's College, Kandy cadets platoon from the 1964-65 academic year. Standing tall and proud in their uniforms.

Front Row (L-R): Lt Raja de Silva, Capt W Senaratne, and CSM Luxmen Fernando.

A piece of Sylvester's history preserved in a photograph.




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08/08/2026

Old is Gold 🇳🇱🇳🇱

06/08/2026

Congratulations Boys 🇳🇱🇳🇱

🏆 National School Games - Central Province U20 🏆

​St. Sylvester’s College Kandy finishes as Runners Up! 🥈

​A massive congratulations to the players, coaching staff, support crew, and loyal supporters. Your continuous hard work and passion continue to lift Vesters Rugby to new heights.

​Thank you to everyone who supported the team throughout the tournament!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Sylvestrian
Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, on his appointment as the 70th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army

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05/08/2026

Best of Luck My Sylvesters 🇳🇱

One step closer to greatness.💛🖤

Congratulations to our Junior Defence Cadet Platoon on becoming Overall Champions at the Junior Defence Cadet Provincial Assessment Camp – 2026.

🏆 Overall Champions – 1st Place
🥇 PT – 1st Place
🏅 PT Best Commander – Sergeant Perera S.A.A.S.
🥈 Billet Inspection – 2nd Place
🥈 Director Test – 2nd Place

This outstanding performance has secured our place at the John B. Cull Challenge Trophy – 2026.

Congratulations to Platoon Commander Captain Dharshana Gunarathna, Sergeant Perera S.A.A.S., and the entire platoon. Wishing you every success as you take on the next challenge.

29/07/2026

"𝕰𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖌𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖔𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖆 𝖇𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖓𝖊𝖗" - 𝕴𝖗𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕮𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖛

Congratulations to the U20 Chess Team of St. Sylvester’s College on becoming the First Runners-Up (Central Province) at the National Schools Team Chess Championship! 🏆♟️

Their hard work, focus, and strategic vision have truly made the school proud. May this success be the stepping stone to even greater achievements at the national level!



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25/07/2026

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 🇳🇱

​St. Sylvester’s College Cadet Platoon — 1983.

​Built on discipline, forged in brotherhood, and carrying a legacy of excellence. Proud to be a part of this golden history!

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23/07/2026

𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

​A timeless glimpse into the rich history of St. Sylvester’s College! Flashback to July 8, 1968—the Annual Prize Giving Day. Moments like these remind us of the strong foundation, traditions, and pride that define being a Sylvestrian.

​📜 Preserving our heritage, inspiring generations.

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22/07/2026

Historical College Staff Photograph - Year 1949

Total Staff Members Pictured: 33
Newly Joined Staff Members: 9

Key Personalities and Seating Arrangement
(Numbered Key Below refers to the Seated Front Row, from Left to Right)
1. Lady Teacher (unidentified in list)
2. Male Teacher in White Suit (unidentified in list)
3. Male Teacher in White Suit (unidentified in list)
4. Very Rev.Fr. DRM Perera OSB, Rector and Manager of College (Confirmed key role)
5. Very Rev.Fr. DRM Balderelli OSB, Superior Major (Centered, senior position)
6. Very Rev.Fr. DL Hyde OSB, Vicar General (Centered, senior position)
7. Senior Academic in Black Gown (Likely Principal, based on listed rank: Mr.DJN Senevirathne B.A(Hons) London)
8. Senior Academic in Black Gown (Likely a Head Master, based on listed rank)
9. Male Teacher in Light Suit (unidentified in list)
10. Lady Teacher (unidentified in list)

Leadership of 1949
Rector & Manager: Very Rev.Fr. D.R.M. Perera OSB
Principal: Mr. D.J.N. Senevirathne, B.A(Hons) London
Head Master (Collegiate): Mr. A.K. Kandaiya, 1st Class Trd. (Eng)
Head Master (Primary): Mr. W.S.S. Jansz, 1st Class Trd. (Vern)

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