History Society

“History is who we are and why we are the way we are”

The Bishop’s College History Society preserves our state’s history and makes it accessible to everyone in ways that advance the knowledge and inspire curiosity of all the people, places, and events that have shaped our nation.

Vision

To create the national identity of the young generation.

Mission

To improve the knowledge, attitudes and skills of the present-day students by educating them with the history of the country.

Teachers In Charge and Office Bearers

Teacher’s In Charge : Ms. Deepika Kulathilaka

                                              Ms. Sudarshani Madawanarachchi

                                              Mr. Upul Dissanayake

                                              Ms. Rasika Jayawardena 

President                      : Sakithma Silva

Vice President            : Vishmitha Palihakkara

Secretary                      : Devgi Perera

Treasurer                     : Athini Jayaneththi

History of the society

The History Society was introduced at Bishop’s College during the latter part of the first term of 2011. Ms. Zainab Barry was the first staff advisor to create this society. The main aim of creating this society was to develop an interest for history among the students at large.

 2011

• The History Society was introduced at Bishop’s College. 
• The first meeting was held on the 5th April 2011.
•  During the second term of school new members were recruited from grade 6 and above.

• Meetings were conducted every fortnight Tuesdays.
• Each meeting was conducted by the students of different grades.
• During the third term meetings were conducted every Tuesday from  1.45pm-2.30pm on popular demand of members.

• Amashi De Mel was the first president of the society.

 2013

• First project of the year was a continuation of the school history book  that had been published a few years ago.

• The book was successfully finished with the events that took place in  our school during the years 2000-2011.

• Furthermore a seminar was organized for the students who will be sitting for the O/L examination this year. Miss Dilma Kokgalage, Senior Lecturer of the Kelaniya University conducted the seminar on   17th September.

2014

• Began work for the year with the members of the society joining in an excursion to Kandy on 28th February.

• Visited the Temple of Tooth, Balana Fort and Garrison cemetery.
• Visited the parliament on the 4th of June.
• The annual Inter House History Quiz was held on the 18th June and   Henley House was the winner.

• Organized an Inter School History Quiz named ‘Retro’ which was  held on the 30th September.

• Visited the Colombo museum on 13th of October.
• Conducted the general assembly for the month of November.