Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Prize giving 2012

The prize giving ceremony of St.Anthony's College, Kandy was held on the 26th June 2013 at the college auditorium with the minister of education to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hon.Bandula Gunawardana as the chief guest and his lordship the Bishop of Kandy Rt. Rev. Dr. Viennie Fernando as the guest of honour. The chief minister of central province hon. Sarath Ekanayake and officials from provincial departmentof education were also present. The chief guest and other disnitaries were welcomed by the scouts followed by the guard of honour of cadets along with the western band. The guests were ushered into the hall by the kandyan 'Ves Dancing Troupe'. Hon. Bandula Gunawardana emphasized the rapid devolopments occuring in the Sri Lankan education and the importance of being well educated to face future challenges. The annual prize report was tabled to the house by the rector, Rev. Fr.henry Wijerathne OSB. Young Antonians were awarded for their excellent performance in the field of academics.