The Double Blue International
Wesley College Colombo - Sri Lanka
Our Distinguished Past Students
- History of the Hill Medal and a list of its Winners
- The Gogerly Scholarship and its history Inserted 6th August 2018
- The History of the august body of Prefects
- Wesley College Senior Prefects (1927-2019)
- Our Distinguished and Eminent Old Boys 4th February 2022
- History of the OBU-Colombo by JCP Wickramanayake
- History of the OBU-UK
- History of the OBU-Australia
- A Brief History of the OWSC by L.R.Goonetilleke
- OWSC Celebrates Oak Anniversary 2nd November 2021
- OWSC Celebrates 80 Years by Dr Shanti McLelland 4th December 2021
- Sir Oliver Goonetilleke (1892 –1978): The Road To Independence
- Sir Oliver Goonetilleke - First Ceylonese Governor General
- Sir O.E.Goonetilleke by Neville Weerasekera
- Edmund Dissanayake by Shelton Peiris
- Edmund Dissanayake - The Doyen of Cricket at Wesley by Dr.N.D.Amerasekera
- Edmund Dissanayake A legend at Wesley by Premasiri Epasinghe
- Discipline and Punishment in Schools by Edmund Dissanayake
- Reminiscing Halcyon Days at Wesley by Edmund Dissanayake
- Reflections (1933-74) by Edmund Dissanayake
- Wesleyites whom I will not see again at annual celebrations By Edmund Dissanayake
- Reminiscences of a former teacher by Edmund Dissanayake
- In Memoriam - Edmund Dissanayake
- A Tribute to Edmund Dissanayake by LCR Wijesinghe Inserted 29th September 2015
- Wesleyite - Shelton Peiris by Edmund Dissanayake Inserted 12th October 2015
- Remembering Mr.Edmund Dissanayake By Nihal D Amerasekera Inserted 19th September 2015
- Wesleyite - Shelton Peiris by Edmund Dissanayake
- Shelton Peiris- A True Blue Wesleyite by Neville Weerasekera
- Shelton Peiris - A legend at Wesley by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Capt. Navin de Silva to be felicitated - Daily News 9th May 2003
- Capt. Navin de Silva takes over the mantle at Royal Colombo Golf Club
- Capt. Navin de Silva walks down Memory Lane
- Captain Navin De Silva - Flying high for school and country Sept 2009
- Capt. Navin De Silva appointed a Director of Civil Aviation Authority Board 10th March 2021
- Capt Navin de Silva elected President of the Wesley College OBU Colombo - 2023/24 8th March 2023
- Neville Weerasekera by Shelton Peiris
- Prof.Mahroof Ismail- An Outstanding Researcher
- H.N.Duckworth by Allister Bartholomeusz
- Dr.Lambert Abeytunga by Dr.N.D.Amerasekera
- Dr. Ratnasamy Somanathan by Dr.N.D.Amerasekera
- Rienzie Wijetillaka by N.S.Weerasekera
- HJVI Ekanayake- Composer of the school song by Shelton Peiris
- Fred Abeysekera by The Editor 125th Anniversary souvenir
- L.V.Jayaweera by The Editor 125th Souvenir
- Tissa Chandrasoma by Malinda Seneviratne
- Hon. M.H.Mohamed by Ananda Thevathasan
- M.S.M Saleem by Shelton Peries
- Air Vice Marshall E.R.Amerasekera DFC and Bar
- Graham Dissanayake
- Father S.G.Perera S.J by N.S.Weerasekera
- Professor E.F. C. Ludowyk by D.F.Abeysekera
- Bryan Claessen by Dr.N.D.Amerasekera
- Sir Baron Jayatilleke by Graham Dissanayake
- E.R.De Silva - Principal Richmond College Galle by Fred Abeysekera
- A.J.Pathmarajah
- Sulaiman Lebbe Naina Marikar Hajiar (from our distant and glorious past)
- Dr A. P. de Zoysa's 80th Birth Anniversary by G.P.Malalasekera
- Reflections on D.M Rajapakse By Sam Wijesinha
- Muhammad Marcan Markar
- Fr. S.G. Perera: The erudite scholar and historian by W.T.A. Leslie Fernando
- Sir Claude Corea (1894-1966)
- Maurice Dahanayake By Geesha Munasinghe
- Professor J.E Jayasuriya
- Rev. Dr. Christie Rosa - restless crusader for peace By Ransiri J. Fernando
- Norman De La Harpe By Allister Bartholomeusz
- Old Wesleyites to honour three past presidents
- S.V.O Somanader - Principal Methodist Central College Batticaloa By Cecil V. Wikramanayake
- C.P.Thamotheram- Principal of Hartley College Jaffna
- Mr. P.deS. Kularatne
- Upali Samararatne
- Dr.C.S Kumaranayake by Dr.N.D.Amerasekera
- Mahendra Dissanayake M.Eng (Comp Sys) B.Eng (Elec)
- Enver Akbar
- Cecil d'With Barbut Remembered by Dr. N.D.Amerasekera
- Iranjan C.S Gajasinghe.
- Mohammed Ishar
- Nizar Cader
- John Tang
- Dr.E.W.Adikaram A distinguished Old Boy
- Dr. Muttukrishna Sarvananthan
- M.D.Gunasena - Book Publisher and distinguished old boy
- Terrence De Zylva by an Old Boy
- Wesley's Famous Firsts sent by Dallas Achilles
- K.R.R Alwis - Order of Australia Appointment by Upali Perera
- Dr Munsif H Meeran MB BS DRCOG by Simon Hayhoe
- Trevor Van Rooyan - Champion Athlete by Allister Bartholomeusz
- Shelton Peiris- A True Blue Wesleyite by Neville Weerasekera
- Shelton Peiris - A legend at Wesley by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- A Blast from the Past by Daya Winslow
- Yohan's Mission to Mars
- The Rev. Dr. Shanta D. Premawardhana
- Old Boys from Australia - Newsletter Dec 2003
- Sir Muhammad Macan Markar
- Bill Deutrom helps Sri Lanka
- Australian Award for Bill Deutrom By Upali Perera
- Farveez Maharoof by Richard Dwight
- Lalith Wijesinghe (LCR) by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera 08/10/09
- Golden Key International Honour Society Inducts Mohamed Faacy Farook
- Seenivasagam Kalaiselvam - Director Tourist Board
- Remembering Dr.M.P Drahman
- Court orders millions in damages to Rodney Errol Smith
- Alston Koch talks to Australian PM
- Russell Harmer by Maxie Karaiyawasam
- Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Oldest Wesleyite on the planet By Keith de Kretser
- Dallas Achilles - Fifty Years of Music and Musical memories
- A Message from Shanti McLelland
- Hari Jeganathan's visit to Melbourne by Keith De Kretser
- The Webmaster of the Double Blue International visits Melbourne
- Wesley College Old Boys' Union 1957-1958 by Terence N De Zylva
- A Letter from H.C Zavahir in New Zealand
- Alston Koch sends it up Subashini Nair
- Upali and Charmaine Perera in London- August 2009
- “A Personal Contribution from Life” by Rex Robertson Sept 2009
- Indika Ratnayake - Wesley’s unforgettable ‘Podiman’ by Dilshan Boange Sept 2009
- Captain Navin De Silva - Flying high for school and country Sept 2009
- Neil Gallagher visits Australia by George Robertson 2003
- A Profile of Lorenz Stork “The Quiet Achiever”
- Kenneth De Silva Sports Editor Nation Newspaper
- Lalith Wijesinghe (LCR) by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Regie Bartholameuz by Reza Kamaldeen
- Prestigious appointment for Azahim Mohamed by Dr.Nihal D Amerasekera
- A Visit to London in August 2009 by Upali Perera
- A Lasting impression of an uncut Diamond by Shenal Perera
- My memories of school days by Anton Edema - February 2010
- Memories of my School Life by Santhusht de Silva
- Speech by Keith De Kretser at Wesley College March 2010 - Founders' Day
- Riza Azoor - Colombo District Scout Commissioner
- Senthil Sinniah - A Portrait of a Gentleman by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Monroe Reimers by Keith de Kretser - 16/8/2010
- Russell Schokman, USA by Rodney de Kretser - 16/8/2010
- Oscar Dissanayake (1958 -1973) visits Melbourne
- Aubrey Melder (1952 – 1963)
- Keith de Kretser elected Director of Victorian Rugby Union Board.
- Lucky not so lucky to pursue a career in cricket By Sa’adi Thawfeeq
- The Elephant Man’ Brian Batstone by Keith De Kretser - 31/10/10
- Ian K Karan (Kirubakaran)
- Iqbal Muhammed
- Radley Claessen - A Tribute by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Priceless Gift of Love written by Keith de Kretser
- Dr.John Carnie - Chief Health Officer, State of Victoria, Australia by Keith de Kretser
- Rienzie Wijetillake retires after 24 years with Hatton National Bank
- Altitude sickness - A travellers Nightmare by Senthil Sinniah
- Professor Razeen Sappideen by Keith De Kretser
- An Evening with Reggie and Dawn in London by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera (11/07/11)
- Reunion with Glen Reimers at the OWSC By Lalith Wijesinghe (LCR)
- Meeting Afgar Mohideen in London by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera 14/8/11
- Don Parakrama Wijemanne By Harindi Liyanage 19/8/11
- Attack on Dr.N.J Nonis sparks huge protests By Olindhi Jayasundere
- Nigel Christoffelsz visit to London September 2011
- A Get-together for Upali Perera and Darrell Maye at the OWSC -15th October 2011
- Amaresh Rajaratnam by Keith de Kretser
- Allan Luther Melder
- Cavan Gauder 12/4/12
- Sheriff Dean Fallil (Now Sheran Sheriff De Alwis) 17/4/12
- Remembering Nimal Sureweere by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Remembering Waldo Hindle 16/5/12
- Neville Shelton Weerasekera by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Prof.Sudath R D Kalingamudali
- Kumar de Silva - Media Consultant, Poet and Photographer
- Athula Wickramasinghe
- Irwin Douglas Raymond By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera 15/12/12
- From Mohammed Iqbal -- New Zealand 11/2/13
- BCRN (Ranjit) Fernando - A Most Unforgettable Character by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Just my Lambretta and me… Down memory lane with Sharm De Alwis By Marisa de Silva
- Inimitable ‘Kuiya’ Herath by Sharm de Alwis
- Al Haj HS Ismail - Distinguished Old Boy and Honoured Citizen of Ceylon
- The first Ceylonese Air Pilot - Zubay Cafoor - An honourable Wesleyite
- Christie Seneviratne Remembered by Premil Ratnayake
- Felicitation of Mohamed Iqbal in SL June 2013
- A Tribute to S.P Foenander, A distinguished Wesleyite
- Robert Coburn - Remembered by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Seniors Lunch Melbourne 1989 - A Blast from the Past
- Remembering Dayaprasad Peiris by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- Dr Chandra Gooneratne - A distinguished Old Boy from Priyantha Wijesinghe (USA)
- A Photo of the Boarders at Wesley College 1954/55
- Sivakrishnarajah Renganathan appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Bank
- Ernest Viswasam - New South Wales, Australia
- Recipients of Special Awards for their Services to the OBU-UK
- Lakshman “Lucky” Gunasekera appointed Editor of the Sunday Observer By Keith de Kretser
- My Memories of Ranjith Asoka Dassanayake By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera
- A Letter from Mohan Thambyah - Canberra, Australia
- Old School Tie
- A Tribute to a legend and the tasks ahead by Bashur Musafer
- Nicholas Samuel - A distinguished Old Boy
- Champion Speaker - Toastmaster Arfath
- Wesleyite - Shelton Peiris by Edmund Dissanayake
- Dr Lakshman Gunaratne By Nihal D Amerasekera Inserted 11th December 2015
- Meeting Richie Sappideen in London By Nihal D Amerasekera Inserted 1st November 2016
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Givantha Arthasad Inserted 21st November 2016
- New OBU (Sri Lanka) President 2017 - Wilhelm Van Dort Inserted 4th March 2017
- What it means to be a Wesleyite by Keith de Kretser Inserted 13th September 2017
- Dr.Lakshman Jayasinghe, Consultant Radiologist in Brisbane, AustraliaAdded 30th January 2019
- The President of the Amici Singers, incomparable Brian Mack! Added 5th February 2019
- Kumar de Silva - Distinguished Old Boy Added 17th June 2019
- Haris Fuard - A Respected Doctor and a Distinguished Old Boy Added 17th July 2019
- Alston Koch wins 'Best Actor ' award for 2019 Added 12th August 2019
- Chandra Felix Wijetunge - A Respected Old Boy Added 2nd September 2019
- Dr.Derryck De Silva - A Tribute by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera Added 21st September 2019
- Rienzie Wijetilleke at 80! Added 12th November 2019
- Justin (W.J.F) La Brooy Remembered Added 25th March 2020
- Prof. A.J.A de S Gunasekera Added 15th May 2020
- Remembering Malik, Palitha, & Nimal Sureweere Added 9th July 2020
- Capt. Navin de Silva takes over the mantle at Royal Colombo Golf Club Added 10th July 2020
- Remembering Dr Farouk Sikkander By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera Added 26th July 2020
- The Corporate Chevalier – Kumar de Silva Added 29th September 2020
- At Wesley - Friends from 1968/69 7th October 2020
- Special Honours for a Distinguished Old Boy - Mahesh Wijewardene 8th October 2020
- Reggie Bartholomeusz the Athletic and Rugby star 10th November 2020
- Givantha Arthasad animates life 14th November 2020
- Outstanding Sportsman and Amiable Friend– M.C.A Cader by Dr Shanti McLelland 30th January 2021
- The Story of a Succesful and Rewarding Life of a Wesleyite - Wilhelm Van Gayzel (Canada) 1st February 2021
- Friends from the 1950's - Mohan(USA), Nizar, Asoka and Vivian (Sydney Australia) 12th February 2021
- Rahul de Silva pride of Wesley College 14th February 2021
- Capt. Navin De Silva appointed a Director of Civil Aviation Authority Board 10th March 2021
- Annesley Mohan Seneviratne - A distinguished Old Boy 27th April 2021
- M.W "Tuan" Camball 24th May 2021
- Fowzil Nawaz appointed President of the OBU - 2021-22 11th June 2021
- My Tribute to Vere de Soysa 29th June 2021
- Two-Star V-Award for Mohammed Nabeel Abdul Barry 25th July 2021
- Ranjit Aaron - Our Man in New Zealand 24th September 2021
- Appeals Court Judge - Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara 24th October 2021
- The Class of 96 - 25th Anniversary 6th December 2021
- Sarath Wickramaratne Golf Success 6th December 2021
- Lalith(LCR)Wijesinghe and friends at the OWSC 8th December 2021
- Sextus Ignatius Taylor (Bunny) Remembered by Dr Shanti McLelland 25th January 2022
- A Brief tribute to Randolph Crutchley by Dr Nihal D Amerasekera 25th January 2022
- M. C. M. Fassi Haji Du Remembers Schooldays and Friends 31st January 2022
- Professor Dylan Bartholomeusz – Consultant Nuclear Medicine 1st February 2022
- Dinner given to Douglas Raymond- at the Capri Club Colombo 8th February 2022
- A Tribute to Dr Nihal D Amerasekera- By Mohan Seneviratne 12th March 2022
- Ranjit Aaron and Friends in Perth, Australia 30th March 2022
- O.K.Hemachandra the Superb Athlete and Dear Friend By Upali Perera 2nd April 2022
- Ameer Ismail - Chief Justice Sri Lanka 22nd April 2022
- An Appreciation of the Double Blue International by Bashur Musafer 12th May 2022
- Scout Ahmed Imad Mohamed 9th June 2022
- A Perfect gift from a Senior Prefect to a Senior Prefect 9th July 2022
- Dr N.A.J Niles Distinguished Surgeon 25th July 2022
- The Highest Ranking Police Officers from Wesley College 17th August 2022
- Distinguished AirForce Commanders from Wesley College 18th August 2022
- Kishan Musafer the dashing CR and Sri Lanka winger 19th August 2022
- Rohan Amarasinghe - Distinguished International Hockey Umpire
- Sri Lanka Army made me a man – Bashur Musafer 28th May 2019
- Athula Wickramasinghe by Keith de Kretser Added 2012
- Mohan Gurusinghe, Photographer par excellence 17th January 2023
- Wasantha Kasturiarachchi - A Student and a Teacher at Wesley 24th January 2023
- Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremeratne 2nd February 2023
- Monroe Reimers - An impressive acting career 2nd February 2023 An impressive acting career 2nd February 2023
- Rengasamy Somanathan- An impressive professional career 8th March 2023
History of our Prestigious Awards
History of our most valued Institutions and Organisations
Sir Oliver Goonetilleke
Edmund Dissanayake
Shelton Peiris
Capt. Navin De Silva