ADMISSIONS 2010 G.C.E. (Advanced Level - 2010) Applications are now called for Grade 1, Nursery and Reception classes. Closing date is 30th June 2009. Applications are now called for the following streams: Physical, Biological, Commerce and Arts.           Vidura Moves Into Their New Campus at Thalawathugoda (May 28)                     Vidura College moved into their new complex at Hokandara, Thalawathugoda, a 7 acre block of land in an eco-friendly environment.           Hon. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Education declared open the new complex in the presence of a representative gathering of distinguished guests, parents, staff and students. Hon. Geethanjana Gunawardana, Minister of Housing Development was the Guest of Honor.           Hon. Susil Premajayantha in his address congratulated the management being successful in a span of 10 years to be able to grow from 6 students to 2000 and move into their own complex, particularly in this year of English and information Technology.           While English being the medium, giving a pride of place for Sinhala and Tamil he said was a unique feature. The Minister’s attention was drawn into the programme of giving a last of agriculture for all students and said it is already done in Government schools he said he has issued instructions to draw too periods from the extra periods allocated for the Principal.           Hon. Geethanjana Gunawardana, Minister of Housing Development was full of promise to the Principal and Staff for the what the school has achieved within a short period of ten years. The Minister highlighted the Mission and Vision of the School which rest on their teacher at Ananda College Dr. Ranjith Cabral who holds the Chairmanship of Vidura for giving on head to Vidura with another student Mr. D. G. Sumanasekera, The Principal.           He advised the children to acquire a feeling to lone towards the Nation and be religious in their day to day life. The function was given a festive atmosphere with several items of music and dance of a high standard all performed by the students of Vidura.                             Vidura College - Colombo, U13 Inter-School Cricket Tourney (August 11 and 12)           Catching them young and promoting the game among the lesser known schools in Kotte and Nugegoda areas - is the aim of Vidura College - Colombo, Nawala, Rajagiriya in their inaugural 30-over under 13 Invitation Cricket Tournament to be played on August 11 and 12 at Sri Jayawardenepura Maha Vidyalaya and Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte grounds.           Six teams have been invited to play in the tournament and they will be divided into two groups. The winners of the two groups will play in the final.           The winners will be awarded the Vidura College - Colombo Challenge Trophy. The customary man-of the match awards will be made for each match and all players will be awarded a certificate of participant.           There will be special awards to be made: Best Batsman of the Tournament, Best Bowler of the Tournament, Best Fielder of the Tournament and Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.           Presentation to the Commader of the Sri Lanka Army           The Principal of Vidura College Colombo recently made a presentation to the Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka of a song written and produced in the school by the title, 'Ranabime Raawaya.'           The song is written by the Principal and sung by the staff members together with the renowned vocalist Mr. Senanayake Weraliyadde.           The song facilitates the valiant solders fighting a war against the terrorists and give a message to the students of their responsibility in safeguarding the nation.