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Executive Committee


Carey College


When arriving at the busy intersection near the Medical College down Kynsey Road, Colombo 08, there is a gigantic structure that stands proud and grabs the attention of passersby.

‘To God be the glory, great things He hath done’. Carey College is the result of the vision God had to have a vineyard in which the good seed could be planted, from which would emerge good fruit. In the year 1914, the Baptist Missionaries brought this vision to fulfillment and the inception of the school was marked on January 12, 1914.

It was named B.M.S. Boys’ High School. The initial number of students were two boys and three masters. The first Principal Rev. H.J. Charter (B.A., B.D.) put himself whole heartedly to improve the school. He left after 7 years of service and Rev. Spooner (B.D.) succeeded him for 17 years. He gave his best in guiding the destiny of the school. The name of the school was changed to Carey Baptist College. Rev. H.W.Spillet (B.A.,,B.D.) succeeded him. The school celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1939. He served for 6 years and left the college in 1944.

The College Hymn


We build our school on thee, O Lord
To thee we bring our common need
The loving heart, the helpful word
The tender thought, the kindly deed
With these we pray
Thy spirit may
Enrich and bless our school alway

We work together, in thy sight
We live together, in thy love
Guide thou our faltering steps aright
And lift our thoughts to heaven above
Dear Lord we pray

Sub Committees


COLLEGE ANTHEM


When Carey calls her sons respond
With steadfast hearts and true
To venerate the Alma Mater
With love and honor due
Serve and obey, serve and obey our guiding rule
Sing it proudly, cry it loudly
Serve and obey, serve and obey
Our watchword in work and play

Clouds may gather skies may fall
But all life’s changes through
With hearts held high, we will stand by
The old maroon and blue
Maroon and blue, maroon and blue
Our banner bright
Wave it proudly greet it gladly
Maroon and blue, maroon and blue
Past and Present loyally

In Carey’s name united all
We’ll strive to keep her crown
Forever dare, together share
Her labour and renown
Bear the torch, raise the flame, burning bright
Never forget the noble heroes gone before
Raise the prayer
May God uphold our school

PAST PRESIDENTS


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Rev. H. Spooner

1925 - 1938

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Rev. H. W. Spillet

1938 - 1944

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Rev. W. M. P. Jayathunga

1945 - 1955

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Mr. Lionel Jayasuriya

1956 - 1965

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Mr. H. B. Welegadera

1966 - 1970

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Mr. A. C. Sooriya Bandara

1970 - 1971

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Mr. C.M. Vasa

1972 - 1994

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Mr. Daya Senanayaka

1994 - 1995

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Mr. C.M. Vasa

1995 - 1997

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Mr. Russel N. Ebert

1997 - 1998

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Dr. Salinda Watapuluwa

1998 - 2002

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Mr. Rohana Abeywardena

2002 - 2003

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Mr. Ananda Liyanage

2003 - 2006

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Mr. Shafeek Rajabdeen

2006 - 2009

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Mr. Ravi Mayan

2009 - 2011

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Mr. Sunimal Perera

2011 - 2012

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Mr. M. D. M. Rizvie

2012 - 2013

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Mr. Rohana Abeywardena

2013 - 2014

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Mr. M. D. M. Rizvie

2014 - 2016

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Mr. Bertram Mass

2016 - 2022

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Mr. Mervyn Ponniah

2022 - 2023

CAREY COLLEGE OLD BOYS' UNION

SINCE 1929