Gonsalvez College of Bolawatta secures several 1st places at the All Island Western Music & Dance Competition - 2023

The Western Band of Gonsalvez College, Bolawatta in the Wennapuwa Education Division of the Chilaw Education Region secured All Island 1st places in three categories and 2nd place in one event of the Western Music & Dance Competition at National Level, organised by the Aesthetic Branch of the Ministry of Education, this year.

Gonsalvez College band competed under Category B and won All Island first places in Mixed Instrumental Group, Senior Melodica Group and Recorder Solo Senior Boys. Secured second place in the Junior Melodica Group and Master S. Manoj was placed 1st in the Recorder Solo.

This becomes a historic achievement as the students who do not study music as a subject being trained by the Sinhala Language, Teacher was able to achieve an All

Gonsalvez College band competed under Category B and won All Island first places in Mixed Instrumental Group, Senior Melodica Group and Recorder Solo Senior Boys.

Island standard by securing Three 1st places in the competition.

For two consecutive years Gonsalvez College has been participating in Western Music & Dance Competitions. The participants were able to acquire Three All Island 1st places in the categories they competed. As resources and facilities available for these students were minimal, it is a great achievement to have come to this level competing with other School Bands.

This accomplishment was made possible by the enthusiasm and the talent of the students of the band, with the dedicated training and guidance given by the Sinhala Language teacher Mr. Suneth Jayasanka along with the motivation and encouragement offered by the school Principal Mr. Geeth Fernando.

Seated L to R : Adeesha Tharindu (Deputy Band Leader), Mrs.Apsara Hettiarachchi (Deputy Principal), Mr.Suneth Jayasanka (Teacher in Charge/Coach), Mr.Geeth Fernando (Principal), Mr.Amila Fonseka (Deputy Principal), Nevin Anjana (Band Leader) Standing (1st Row) L to R: Rashmi Raveena, Shemaya Nimshi, Kaushika Ishani, Hirushi Kavindya, Sayuri Ameesha, Sandani Maweesha, Daneesha Thathsarani, Angle Sriyani, Dinuri Navodya, Lasandi Nimduni, Nethumi Wasana, Sithmi Savindya, Ann Nethmi, Nethmi Ruwanthika Standing (2nd Row) L to R: Wasana Madushani, Nithini Sanchala, Ruvindi Rihani, Nethushi Nimnadani, Amanda Dewmini, Kanishka Jeewandi, Shalani Priyadarshani Standing (3rd Row) L to R: Malith Hashan, Thilina Sandakelum, Prasanga Vidujith, Ashan Sulakshana, Shanuka Nisal, Tharindu Dilshan, Lahiru Nethmina, Suwahas Dewmin, Shehan Mihiranga, S.Manoj, Shanuka Malshan, Hashan Theekshana Standing (4th Row) L to R: Sithum Nimesh, Lakshan Fernando, Pradeep Lakshan, Pahan Sankalpa, Kavishka Chamoth, Thilina Dilshan

Teacher, Mr. Suneth Jayasanka

Principal, Mr.Geeth Fernando