NEWS - FPCA
President's College Kotte: Implementing an Ambitious Ground Development Project
President’s College Kotte has officially greenlit an ambitious ground development and pavilion construction project set to transform the school’s sporting and community facilities.
In a landmark meeting held recently at the school premises, representatives from the Friends of President’s College Association (FPCA), School Past Pupils, and President’s College Union (PCU) formally handed over the project development responsibilities to the School Administration and School Development Society.
Mrs. Bagya Rupasinghe, Principal of President’s College, Kotte, expressed strong support for the initiative, granting the necessary authority to proceed with construction and allocating a suitable location for the pavilion and associated facilities on the school grounds.
“This development represents a significant milestone for our institution,” stated Mrs. Rupasinghe. “The new facilities will enhance both our sporting capabilities and provide much-needed multipurpose spaces for various school activities.”
The project is being spearheaded by Mr. Chanaka Jayatillake, President and Founder of the Friends of President’s College Association, alongside key FPCA members Mr. Asanka Perera (Vice President), Ms. Dilini Surangi (Vice President), Mr. Nimesh Liyanage (Secretary) and Mr. Rathnayaka, Secretary of the School Development Society, will oversee coordination with school administration.
What makes this project particularly noteworthy is that the professional team handling the architectural design and technical specifications consists entirely of President’s College alumni who have established successful careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.
“We are currently finalising the architectural drawings and technical requirements with our team of professionals,” said Mr. Jayatillake. “It’s incredibly meaningful that former students who benefited from their education at President’s College are now contributing their expertise back to their alma mater.”
The proposed pavilion will serve multiple functions beyond sporting events, potentially hosting school gatherings, cultural performances, and community activities. Detailed plans, including cost estimates and construction timelines, will be announced once the project specifications are finalised.
This development initiative represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments at President’s College in recent years and demonstrates the strong ongoing commitment of alumni to supporting their former school.
Updates on the project’s progress will be shared regularly through official school communications channels. Those interested in supporting this initiative are encouraged to contact the FPCA or the School Development Society.
For further information, please contact:
Friends of President’s College Association
Email: info@friendsofpresidents.org
Website: https://www.friendsofpresidents.org
Successful Handover of School Street Lanterns and CCTV Project
4th February 2025 – In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, the Friends of President’s College Association successfully completed and handed over the “Renewal of School Street Lanterns and CCTV Camera Setup” Phase 1 project to the school administration. The initiative was completed ahead of the President’s College Birthday on February 4th, 2025, fulfilling its goal to enhance school illumination and security.
The official handover ceremony took place on the President’s College Kotte premises, with key stakeholders in attendance. School leadership was represented by Principal Mrs. H.B.S Rupasinghe and Vice Principal Ms. Mithila Rathnayake, who accepted the completed project on behalf of the institution.
The Friends of President’s College Association was represented by committee members: Mr. Asanka Sanjeev Perera, Mr. Nimesh Liyanage, Mrs. Chamila Premasinghe, Mrs. Anushka Samaraweera, Mr. Shivantha Rajapakse.
This initiative stands as a testament to the dedication of the association and past pupils who came together to enhance campus safety and infrastructure. The project not only improves visibility throughout the school grounds but also strengthens security measures through the strategic installation of CCTV cameras.
The Phase 1 completion marks a significant milestone in the association’s ongoing commitment to supporting their alma mater and ensuring a safe learning environment for current and future students.
Necessity:
In recent times, there has been a need to reconstruct the inactive electric lanterns and CCTV cameras. Currently, 25 lanterns have already been installed.
Plan and Activation:
Initially, it was advised to install only 15 lanterns, but it was necessary to increase the number to 25. The estimated cost for 15 street lamps is LKR 68,825.00. The total cost for fixing all 25 lamps is LKR 102,860.00.
Resources and Funding:
- Friends of the President’s Association: LKR 85,285.00
- School Development Society: LKR 12,400.00
- Riyaz Amith personally funded the cost of the wire roll: LKR 5,175.00
Sustainability:
This project will be maintained continuously for up to five years. It will provide electricity at night for various activities such as training camps and enhance the school’s security service.
Conduction and Renewal:
The project is guaranteed until 1st February 2027. The school’s security service will handle the turning on and off of the lamps. If any breakdowns occur, complaints should be directed to the project officer through the deputy principal. It is important to be aware of the lanterns to protect the bulbs and switches.