Teachers In Charge and Office Bearers

Teacher’s In Charge     : Mr. P. W. T. Dias

                                                  Ms. Hashini Dissanayake  

Band Leader                    : Ashalee Pathirana

Deputy Band Leader    : Vinuthi Weerasinghe

History of the Hewisi Band

The Hewisi Band was introduced in 1969 during the time of Ms. A.C.B. Jayasuriya. They were trained by Mrs.Gnanapragasam, her daughter Soundarie and the drummer Somadasa.

Their costume was white, with a batik printed border in purple on the cloth. 

Major events held throughout the course of the years

Some of the noteworthy events the Hewisi Band has participated in, can be briefed as follows;

1978

• The retirement service of Ven.Swithin Fernando the Archdeacon held on the 25th of February 
• The farewell ceremony for the current Principal Ms. A.C.B. Jayasuriya held on the 8th of December

• The Junior Hewisi Band performed in the Activity Day(Year not mentioned)
• Welcoming of the Chief Guests in Prefects’ Days(1979-1999) 

1987

• The Centenary Service of the Sisters of St. Margaret in Sri Lanka

2009

• Annual Service organized by the St. Margaret’s Convent
• Opening ceremony of the Swimming pool
• ”Susara Prathibha” organized by Methodist College
• ”Kinnara” organized by St. Thomas’ College

2010

• Annual Service organized by the St. Margaret’s Convent 

2011

• Annual Service organized by the St. Margaret’s Convent
• A Walk organized by the Cancer Society to commemorate the Cancer Day
• An event to celebrate the French Cultural Day
• Induction ceremony to welcome the new Principal 
• Induction ceremony to welcome the Archbishop of Colombo
• ”Dwani” Festival of Drums organized by the Oriental Dance society of Bishop’s College was held on the 1st of November