Inaugural GatewayGood Shepherd netball encounter on Tuesday
The students from one of the leading girls’ schools in Kandy will pit their skills against those from a premier international school which promises to infuse a fresh spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie into the world of schools’ sport. Gateway College, Kandy will take on Good Shepard Convent, Kandy at the inaugural netball encounter on Tuesday, November 14, which will be played for the Rohini Alles-Sr. M. Agnes de Alwis Challenge Trophy, at the Municipal Council Indoor Complex in Kandy.
The main focus of the day will be the Under-20 encounter between the two schools, vying for the Rohini Alles-Sr. M. Agnes de Alwis Challenge Trophy. Additionally, an Under14 match will be played between the two schools. The event will also feature an exhibition match between Gateway College, Colombo and Girls’ High School, Kandy, further adding to the excitement.
Honouring the occasion as chief guest will be Nirodha Abeywickrama, the President of Sri Lanka Schools’ Netball Association. She also holds office as the Principal of Maliyadeva Girls’ School, Kurunegala.
This significant event is scheduled to take place on November 14 at the Municipal Council Indoor Sports Complex, Kandy. The festivities will kick off with the opening ceremony at 2.30p.m., followed by the Under-14 game at 3.20p.m., the exhibition match at 3.50p.m. and the highly anticipated Under-20 encounter at 4.30p.m. The western bands of both schools will add colour to the occasion by displaying their talents during the event.
Good Shepherd Convent, the leading Roman Catholic girls’ school in Kandy, was established in 1889, and boasts a rich history spanning 134 years. The convent has progressed steadily and evolved into one of Kandy’s most sought-after academic institutions. Sister Mary Agnes de Alwis etched her name in history as the first
Sri Lankan Principal of the Convent on its 75th anniversary in 1963.
Gateway College, formerly known as the Kandy International School, was the first international school in the hill country that came under the Gateway group in 1999. Rohini Alles played a decisive role in the development of this premium international school. She has been a strength to the founder, R.I.T. Alles, especially in instituting its primary school. This trophy celebrates these admirable women in education.
The organisers confidently predict that this landmark encounter will establish lasting traditions and forge strong bonds between the two esteemed institutions, both on and off the field. This inaugural event marks a significant step forward for schools’ netball, promising an exciting day of competition, unity and shared growth.