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Series of Tamil dramas by Anjana Gamage With normalcy prevailing in the country after 20 years of civil war, a series of Tamil dance and dramas are scheduled to be held in Colombo organised by the Trikone Arts Centre. "These dramas will help people in South to understand and appreciate each others' cultural values deeply and also provides a rejuvenation of the local Sinhala theatre as well, said veteran film and drama artist Dharmasiri Bandaranaike. He was addressing a press conference at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) recently. "Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra's play "Maname" has influenced Prof. S. Mounaguru to create the drama "Ravanesan", which is included in the programme, he said. "Kooththu Festival" - a traditional Tamil dance drama will be the first of the programmes and the artists of Vadukkodai Kooththu group in Jaffna will perform for the first time in Colombo today (6) at 7.00pm at the Bishop's College Auditorium. Workshop and seminar on Kooththu Tradition and Tamil Dramas will also be held on December 7 at 9.30 to 12. 30 pm and 2.00 to 4.00pm respectively at the Bishop's College Auditorium with the participation of Prof. K. Sivathamby, Prof. Tissa Kariyawasam, Prof. S. Maunaguru, dramatist Bala Sugumar and S. Jayasankar. Admission is free and interpreter facilities will be provided. The final event of the series, " Ravaneesan", a classical Tamil drama in Vadamodi Kooththu Tradition, directed by Prof. S. Maunaguru will take place at the same venue on December 7 at 7.00 pm. ###### The Italian Job A team of high-class thieves avenge their mentor's death - with the help of his own daughter - in this big-budget remake of the 1969 British caper classic. The Italian Job now at liberty Cinama stars Mark Wahlberg as Charlie, the Mastermind of a daring Venice heist overseen by John (Donald Sutherland), a lifelong criminal who plans to retire from the fold with the earnings from his most recent take. Basking in the flow... A contemporary update of Paramount's 1969 classic, "The Italian Job" features the ever-popular MINI in state-of-the-art chase scenes down Hollywood's Walk of Fame, through the Metro Rail tunnels and down narrow escape routes only MINI can go. Full of twists, turns and exciting stunts with armoured cars, motorcycles and helicopters, this action-packed thrill-ride takes audiences on wild curves they'll never see coming. "The Italian Job, "features Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham, Mos Def, Franky G and Donald Sutherland. Directed by F. Gary Gray and based on the film written by Troy Kennedy Martin, the screenplay is by Donna Powers and Wayne Powers. Donald De Line serves as producer and James. R. Dyer, Wendy Japhet, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are the executive producers. Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the world's largest entertainment and media companies and a leader in the production, promotion and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and music. This film has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence and some language. As part of the promotions for the film the Mini Club in Sri Lanka will have a motorcade of Mini Cars parading in the streets and finally arriving at the cinema around 6.30 p.m. today (6). ###### Sancta Maria Montessori celebrates Golden Jubilee Sancta Maria Montessori School, Wattala will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. This educational institute was established in 1953 by its founder, Miss Theodora Jayalath, AMI having had the privilege of been trained under the very hands of Dr. Madame Maria Montessori herself and after a practical experience of 10 years under the pioneer of the Montessori Method in Ceylon, Miss Lena Wickramaratne. She managed this school efficiently for 48 years until her demise in March 2001 and was the guiding strength of the school. The Montessori School originally started in 1953 with only four little children at Station Road, Hunupitiya, Wattala and then later shifted to Bishop's Road, Hunupitiya, Wattala. The growth of this little educational tree planted in a little corner of Wattala was in no way hampered by the insignificance of the location. Children began to flow in and soon the school sought better accommodation and with the help of then Parish Priest of St. Anne's Church, Wattala, late Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera, the school was shifted in 1955 to the church premises, bordering the Negombo Road for the convenience of parents and the students. In 1958 an extension was made to the school by building a little hall to accommodate the 125 children who flocked to receive education. After a being of 35 years at the church premises, she was able to shift the school in 1990 to her own premises at 258/1, Negombo Road, Wattala where the school is being conducted now. This institute has done yeomen service to thousands of children, many of whom are professionals and academics holding high positions today as doctors, engineers, accountants, bankers. In the year 2002 the school created another extension by establishing a Day Care Centre to give better care for children of working parents. This Day Care Centre is open to babies of 2 years age and upwards from 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on weekdays. Since the inception more than 3,000 students have entered the gate of Sancta Maria Montessori, and many admitted during the 1950s and 1960s had the opportunity of studying up to grade 5 and even receiving their First Holy Communion at this school covering the religious education. All children associated themselves as true brothers and sisters of one great family and got individual attention in all three media of education, English, Sinhala and Tamil with no difference of caste or creed, language or status in life. They received cultural education with additional classes in Elocution, Drama, Art, Singing and Dancing. The Golden Annual Grand Variety Entertainment of this school will be held on 7th of December, 2003 at 5.30 p.m. at the school hall to commemorate the 50th milestone of the school. The concert is a unique event as it had been held continuously for the past 50 years and is considered as the grand event in the school calendar. To mark the Golden Jubilee of the school and its service to the society, the past pupils have joined hands to publish a 'Golden Jubilee Annual' a saga of the Sancta Maria Montessori School which is scheduled to be officially launched in April, 2004 on the school birthday. The committee invites all past pupils to join in this event and any inquiries on the project could be made by contacting the school on 2931907 or Mrs. Alaine Raymond, Past Pupil and Chairman of the Committee on 2686777. |
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