It was another jubilant and memorable day on July 21 when all the past pupils of the 90s of the Princess of Wales College flocked to the college main hall to enjoy a ‘Coffee Morning’. Donning ribbons of purple, gold and maroon, they swayed to the tunes of the one man orchestra – Nihal Fernando.
The Chief Guest of the event was Indira Kahandaliyange, a past pupil of the school. A few more old girls were Guests of Honour.
After lighting the traditional oil lamp and reciting the school song, the event commenced. Principal Malani Samarakoon noted that proceedings earned at the event would be spent on sports activities and funds for new buildings in her welcome speech.
After a stimulating opening dance performed by a past pupil Janadhari, a few hints were delivered with regard to healthy cooking by Dr Pabilis Silva who gifted his latest recipe book “Mahasupavansaya” to the school library.
The guest artistes who were invited were Dayan Vitharana, Seya and Ronnie Leitch.
Kahadaliyanage delivered a speech creating awareness of the value of protecting nature from polythene. A Bridal Show, beauty care lecture by Oriflame, many dance performances by the school children, and a cookery demonstration by Singer followed. Melantha, the vocalist/pianist/guitaristand director of the Riversheen Musical Institute and Lilanthi sang “Oh Mama Mama” a song she sang on the same stage at the age of 12 years. Surangani Ginige gave a comic performance as a “wadurala”. Lankika sang “Kimada Nave”. When a baila was sung the audience left their seats to the dancing floor.
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