ADMISSIONS: 2011
Grade 1 and Nursery		 GCE (A/L) - 2012
Application forms for the academic year 2011 will be issued from 18th March 2010, between 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on weekdays, 8.00 a.m. to 12 n.n. on Saturdays.
* Application forms will be issued strictly on first-come, first-served basis.
* For more details please call 0112871861 - Admissions Officer

* Streams: Biology, Mathematics, Commerce and Arts
*Location: The Campus, #430, Samagi Mw, Thalawathugoda.
* Registration Forms are now available at #22, Kirimandala Mw. Nawala. TP: 0773-210091, 0112866238

- 100% attendance is expected, strict discipline is maintained
- Tuition is not encouraged
- School hours 7.45 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
- Book marking, assignments, mid & term-end tests held regularly
- Specially designed project work
- Laboratory facilities provided
Support Service - Grade 6 to GCE (O/L) - 2010 School Uniforms

* Subjects to choose from: Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Health Science, English, History, English Literature
* Fees charged per Subject, per month
* Registration Forms are now available at #22, Kirimandala Mw. Nawala. TP: 0773-210091

 * School uniforms of Vidura and Vajira are now avialable at the Head Office.
* Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
     
    Vidura College win at Badminton
    (27 June 2010)
     
   
     
   

Vidura College Colombo beat Maliyadeva College Kurunegala in the singles and doubles in the S. L. A. Ratnayake Memorial All-Island Under 16 'D' division Badminton Tournament played at Bandarawela.

In the singles finals Vidura College beat Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala 21-16, 21-15 and 21-16. Sarith Kurukulasooriya played for Vidura College and N. G. Gunapala was Maliyadeva's Player.

In the doubles final, Vidura College beat Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala 21-18, 21-17 and 21-16. Player for Vidura College: Naveen Bandara and Rasika Liyanage while for Maliyadeva, D. Kulasiri and N. Piyadasa were the players.
    (Click here to view report by the Sunday Observer)
     
     
    FuZe 2010 - A Fusion of Sounds That will Take You Beyond Music
    (01 June 2010)
     
   
The musical show FuZe 2010 organized by the Past Pupils' Association of Vidura College - Colombo in association with the Senior Brass Band of Vidura was held at the Kularatna Auditorium recently. FuZe included guest performance by Five Minutes Apart, Sam, Frozen and Champika Priyashantha. The college Choir took their first public appearance on the same day. The Choir was trained by Ms. Nelu Adhikari and the Snr. Brass Band was trained by Mr. Paulis Cosmapa and Mr. Bandara Edirisinghe. Prof. Ajith Abeysekara, the Conductor of SL Symphony Orchestra was the Chief Guest.. ETV, Sri Lanka Export Insurance Company and SLT sponsored the event.
   

 
   
Mayura Dinendrasinghe
President
Past Pupils' Association of Vidura College - Colombo
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
    Pic by Kumara Dhanawardene
     
     
    Vidura College emerge under 15 Basketball Champs in Bangalore, India
    (24 May 2010)
     
   
     
   

Vidura College - Colombo did creditably well to emerge under-15 basketball champions by beating Bangalore Basketball Academy by 50 points to 48 in a close final at the Bangalore Government Stadium on their fourth sports tour which took them to Bangalore and Mysore recently.

In the first semi final, Vidura College defeated Bangalore Youth BC by 50 points to 42. Thesath Jayawardena 20, Sudesh Comester 14 and Thimal Kithsara 16 were the main scorers for Vidura College while N. Krishnasami and A. Paulpillai with 16 points each and D. Gopalan eight were the best shooters for Bangalore Youth BC.

In the second semi final, Bangalore Basketball Academy beat Bangalore Young Stars 50 points to 42.

In the final, Vidura College defeated Bangalore Basketball Academy by 50 points to 48.

Thesath Jayawardena 20, Sudesh Comester 16 and Thimal Kithsara 14 were the best shooters for Vidura College.

Special awards were presented to the following Vidura College players: Best shooter -Thesath Jayawardena. Best dribbler – Milinda Dahanayake. Best defensive player – Lelum Mahakumara. Best allround player – Sudesh Comester.
    (Click here to view report by the Daily Mirror)
    (Click here to view report by the Sunday Observer)
    (Click here to view report by Fox Sports)
     
     
    Vidura College Wins Platinum Achiever's Award
    (04 May 2010)
     
   
     
    VIDURA COLLEGE Language Centre
    International English for Young Learners and Teenagers
     
    The Annual Awards ceremony of the British Council was held recently at their Auditorium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
     
    Vidura College - Colombo won the Platinum Achiever's Award at this event for the Cambridge ESOL Examinations program. The Award was presented to Mr. D.G. Sumanasekara, the Principal of Vidura College - Colombo. The program has been very successful at the Vidura College for the past few years. Grade 7 students of the school have successfuly completed the professional Exam (KET) with Merit passes.
     
    Every year there had been approximately 300 Gold Medalists at the Awards ceremony of the Vidura College Language Centre. The success of the program is due to the high standards of English maintained at the Vidura College Language Centre.
     
    (British Council and the University of Cambridge logos are registered trade marks of the respective institutes.)
     
     
    Vidura College - Colombo on Sports Tour in India
    (18 April 2010)
     
   

Vidura College - Colombo, will make their sports tour of India with their netball, basketball and badminton teams going on a tour of Mysore and Bangalore towards the end of this month.

The teams that will go on tour will be the netball under-15 and under-17 teams, basketball under-14 boys and badminton under-15 girls.

In the under-15 and under-17 netball tournament, the Indian teams that will participate are: St. Joseph's Girls High School, Bangalore, St. Michael's Girls School, Bangalore, Bangalore International School, St. Patrick's Girls High School, Bangalore and St. Anthony's Girls High School, Bangalore.

In the under-15 girls badminton tournament the following schools will be seen in action, besides Vidura College, Colombo: Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education Badminton Academy, Bangalore International School, Bangalore Badminton Academy, St. Joseph's Girls High School, Bangalore, St. Michael's Girls High School, Bangalore and St. Anthony's Girls High School, Bangalore.

In the under-14 boys basketball tournament, Vidura College will play against St. Paul's Boys High School, Bangalore, Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education Basketball Academy, Bangalore, St. Patrick's Boys High School, Bangalore, St. Michael's Boys High School, Bangalore, St. Joseph's Boys High School, Bangalore and Bangalore International School.

Vidura College teams will leave for Bangalore on April 29 and they will return on May 5.
     
   
    Vidura College under 15 girls Badminton Team - standing Back Row (from left): Mithara Perera, Hasara Wijeratne, Lakshini Krishnadasa, Nadeesha Meththananda, Nadia Kulshy. Seated (from left): Mindula Wijesinghe (Capt.), Sharmin Karunaratne (Teacher-in-charge), Kithsiri de Silva (Administrative Manager), D. G. Sumanasekera (Principal), Upali de Silva (Sports Coordinator), Vinu Jayatunga (Vice Captain)
     
   
    Vidura College under 14 Basketball Team - Back Row - Standing from left: Timal Kithsara, Darren Ismail, Rashan Shirantha, Ashwin Zoysa, Malinda Hidellarachchi. Middle Row - Standing from left: Pasindumini Wijesekera, Dinuka Dangampala, Dhananjaya Bandara, Thesath Jayawardhana, Samitha Abeysekera, Lelum Mahakumara. Seated from left: Priyanka de Silva (Capt.), Kithsiri de Silva (Administrative Manager), D. G. Sumanasekera (Principal), Upali de Silva (Sports Coordinator) and Sudeesh Comester (Vice-Captain), Milinda Dahanayake
     
   
    Vidura College under 15 and under 17 Netball Teams - Standing (Back row from left - all u. 15 from left: M. M. D. Nelka Oshadi, Paramie Jayawardena, Punsala Jayasinghe, Uththara Kapugamage, Isuri C. Sanjana, Takeshi de Silva, Middle row (from left): Panchaali Yasarathna (u. 15), Pamudi Gamage, Dinithi Abeysinghe, Tharushi Mahagamage, Nimshi Hirimbura, Anjali Gunathilake, Sachini Madanayake (all under 17).
Seated (from left): Vinu Jayatunga (Capt. u. 17), Nalika Ruhunuhewa (Teacher-in-charge), D. G. Sumanasekera (Principal), Upali de Silva (Sports Coordinator), Kithsiri de Silva (Administrative Manager), Shalini Jayasooriya (Capt. u. 15). Jayathma Thulari
     
    Learning the Traditions: Vidura College Celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year!
    (01 April 2010)
    Students of Vidura College - Colombo were today educated on the Sinhala and Tamil New Year traditions in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Picture shows the children partaking in the traditional meals (Click here to view report by the Daily Mirror)
     
   
    Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
     
    Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations at Vidura!
    (30-31 March and 01 April 2010)
     
   
    Pic by Kumara Dhanawardene
     
    Table Tennis: under 14 'F' Division (Boys) Champs!
    (08 March, 2010)
     
   

Vidura College - Colombo won the Under 14 "F" division Table Tennis Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Table Tennis Association at the St. Thomas' Sports Complex recently.

Under 14 TT, A - Team (Boys): Malaka de Silva, Manula de Alwis and Anura Kulathilake - Champions (F Division)

Under 14 TT, B - Team (Boys): Heshan Peiris, Madhava Dias, Rasitha Jayarathne and Kumal Perera - Semi Finalist (G Division)

Under 14 TT (Girls): Eshini Perera, Thisuri Nethmini, Senuri Nethmini, Kanishka Pathmakumara and Kisali Mukadange - Semi Finalist (F Division)
     
    Athletics: Divisional Athletic Meet: Vidura College - Runners up in Mixed Schools Category
    (26 February 2010)
     
   

Vidura College - Colombo was placed runners up in mixed schools category at the Divisional Athletic Meet held at the Ananda Shasthralaya Grounds recenlty. Nishadi Gammanpila was adjudicated as the under 11 Girls Champion.

Under 11 Girls: Nishadi Gammanpila (100-Gold, 75m - Bronze, Long Jump - Bronz)
Under 11 Boys: Kavishka Palihena (Long Jump - Silver), Thisuraka Akmeemana (High Jump - Silver)
Under 13 Girls: Mindi Karunarathne (High Jump - Silver)
Under 13 Boys: Dilum Hettigoda (200m - Silver)
Under 15 Girls: Relay Team (4X100m - Bronze), Eshani Palihena (400m - Bronze)
Under 17 Boys: Chalitha Hettiarachchi (200m - Gold), Thirath Yatawella (Putt Shot - Gold, Discus Throw - Bronze)
Under 19 Boys: Malith Wijesundara (400m - Bronze, Long Jump - Silver)