Co-Curricular

Clubs & Societies

Opportunities beyond the classroom that spark every interest and talent.

A rich programme of clubs and societies helps every boy discover and develop his interests — from faith and the creative arts to service, leadership, debating and beyond.

Religious Societies

Student Christian Movement

Christian fellowship for Grades 9–11, with an annual SCM Day and camp.

Buddhist Society

Founded in the 1980s; runs the annual Sil Campaign and supports those in need.

Hindu Union

Daily devotion, the grand annual Saraswathi Pooja, inter-school competitions and social service.

Islamic Society

Community giving, Ramadhan dry-ration hampers and the annual Ifthar ceremony.

Music & Performing Arts

Hewisi Band

Traditional drums that lead the Sports Meet, Founders' Day and external shows.

Western Band

Brass and wind leading the March Past and welcoming chief guests.

Choir

Leading chapel services and special occasions since the school's earliest days.

Orchestra

A fusion of Western, South Indian, North Indian and Folk music — the GANDHAR concerts.

Drama Circle

Stagecraft and performance in Sinhala, Tamil and English.

Service & Leadership

Cub Scouting

One of the school's oldest activities, started in 1938 — badges, camps and service.

Scouting

Adventure and service, with Scouts representing Sri Lanka at world Jamborees.

Cadetting

Discipline and leadership, with annual training camps and the championship March Past.

Interact Club

A Rotary-linked service club living the motto 'Service before Self'.

Photographic Club

Around 60 boys capturing school life, with workshops by a professional photographer.

Environmental Society

Beach clean-ups, recycling and tree-planting for a greener future.

Student Savings Unit

A student-run mini-bank instilling the savings habit, partnered with Seylan Bank.

Academic & Special-Interest

Art Club

Drawing, painting and sculpture, with an annual exhibition since 2004.

ICT Society

Building technology skills, with a monthly meeting and an annual ICT Day.

General Knowledge Club

Research, quizzes and guest speakers — home of the school's quiz teams.

Inventors' Club

Out-of-the-box thinking and creativity, showcased at the Science & Art Exhibition.

Wildlife Society

Sri Lanka's wildlife and the natural world, for boys who look closer.

Automobile Club

Cars, engines and how they work, for boys who love machines.

Debating & Media

English Debating

Competing in inter-school tournaments, open to Grade 7 upwards.

Sinhala Debating

Training and competition in Sinhala, with award-winning debaters.

Tamil Debating

Established in 1950; takes part in the annual All-Island Debating Competition.