Dear Old Girls, Members of the past pupil’s associations and well wishers I am delighted to inform you that the opening of the Page Memorial Complex took place on 14th January, 2004. The Rt. Rev. Kumara Illangasinghe, the Bishop of Kurunegala and the Chairman of the Governing Body for C.M.S Schools unveiled the plaque and declared open the Prayer Room. The Computer Laboratory was opened by Mrs. Karuna Vimalanathan, the former Secretary of the SJC, C.G.C, P.P.A, U.K. Mrs. Sharmini Masilamany, the former President of the O.G.A, Colombo branch declared open the Auditorium, our Manager while the 3 class rooms were opened by the President of the O.G.A, Jaffna, Dr. (Mrs.) J.M. Ponnudurai. This was followed by a short service in the Prayer Room by the Rt. Rev. Kumara Illangasinghe. Inspite of it being a working day we had a good gathering of religious dignitaries, Principals of schools, Old Girls and well wishers. The celebration culminated in a tea in the dining room of the hostel where speeches by Mrs. Mahila. Rajasingham, Mrs. Karuna Vimalanathan and Mrs. Sharmini Masilamany took place. The vote of thanks was delivered by the Head Girl of the College, Premila Gnanenthiran and seconded by Thulasi Gengatharan, the Primary School Head Girl. If not for the grace of God and the generous support of all our old Girls, PPA’s here and abroad and well wishers, the dream of our Page Memorial Complex could not have been a reality. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the generous help you have rendered towards this project which is praiseworthy, Chundikuli would always remember this act of yours with gratitude. I hope we are assured of your continued help in our future endeavours too. “The Lord is good and His mercy endureth forever “ Mrs. T. Rajaratnam, Principal

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2004 – HAPPY NEW YEAR 2004 GREETINGS from Chundikuli Old Girls Association, Jaffna. We send our greetings to old girls in our branches in Colombo, UK, Melbourne, Sydmey,Toromto and USA. We thank God who has blessed our Alma Mata and our Association. College Hymn (To be sung) Forward be our watch word Steps and voices joined Seek the things before us Not a look behind Burns the fiery pillar At our Army’s head Who shall dream of shrinking By our captain led Forward through the desert Through the toil and fight Jordan flows before us Zion beams with Light. MARY CARTER – Founder of C.G.E 1896 -1899. Our Tribute to our Alma Mata on her 108th Birthday. The website is installed by the O.G.A Jaffna branch to update the activities of the College. President DR (Mrs.) J.M.Ponnudurai, Vice President Mrs. Thomas Secy.Mrs.Padimini Karanakaran Trea.Mrs.Surenthini Balakrishnan Mrs.Mahila Rajasingam ………….. Patron Principals 1896 -1931. 1896-1899 – Mrs. Mary Carter 1899 -1904 Miss A. Good Child 1904 – 1931 Miss S. L Page 13th May 1931 1932 – Miss. M.Willis 1932 – 1941 Miss. Grace North way 1941 – 1950 DR. (Miss) E.M Thilliampalam 1st National Principal 1951 – 1961 Miss S. Mathai 1962 – 1983 Mrs. G.E.S Chelliah 1983 – 1995 Mrs. .L. P.Jeyarasingham 1995 – …… Mrs. Rajaratnam Activites of the O.G.A Jaffna Branch from June 2001 to January 2004 25th June 2001 - New Bishop our Lord hip Rt.Rev.Duleep Chickera’s visit 6th October 2001 - Teachers were honoured with special gifts .A Teachers song was composed. Join we all in glad some singing God bless our school. For our teachers we are praying God bless our school. 24th November 2001 – College kitchen + Dining Room was renovated and opened by our Lordship Rt Rev. Duleep Chickera Bishop of Colombo. 26th December 2001 - Christmas get together lunch. 15th January 2002 – birth day of our Alma Mata crokery items were presented by the O.G.A April 2002 – Pin Prick card system was introduced by the O.G.A Jaffna to collect funds to the Page Memorial building Fund. 700 cards were distributed for the collage students and 600 cards for Colombo and Jaffna old girls. 15th June AGM 2002.- Holy Communion & worship service led by Arch décon S.P. Nesakumar. 25th June 2002 – Bring and buy sale by O.G.A Jaffna and collected sum of Rs.12,162.50 27th June 2002 - Handing over of Pin prick cards to office.A plot of land was purchased. 19th July 2002 – Laying of the foundation stone for the Proposed Page Memorial Block by Our Bishop Rt.Rev.Duleep Chickera +wife 13th September 2002 – unveiling of the photograph of Principal Emiritus Mrs. L. P. Jeyaweerasingham by Dr.Deva Sagayam . Electric bell system was donated to the school by Mr.C.R.Ponnudurai and Dr.Mrs.J.M.Ponnudurai (President O.G.A) and installed by Dr.Deva Sagayam 14th September 2002 - Prize Day Chief Guest Dr.Mrs.Deva Sagayam Two Gold Medals donated by theO.G.A for the best all rounders in memory of Miss.S L PAGE and Miss .L.P .Deva 24 th September 2002 - Cookery demonstration and Dress making, Fabric painting by O.G.A. 16th October 2002 – Teachers Day Teachers were hononed with gifts. 6th December 2002 – Variety entertainment organized by past and present pupils of C.G.C Collected Rs. 85,000 in aid of Page Memorial Building Fund 21 st December 2002- O.G.A get together and lunch 16 th January 2003 - Founders day celebrated with gifts for the Home Science Room 7th June 2003 - A.G.M Reelection of the same committee. 13 th September 2003 - A Red Letter Day The OBA of St.Johns College and the C.G.C O.G.A had a get together and tea Party for the first time in the history of the School. And both the O.G.A and OBA are eager to continue it as an annual event. 29th October 2003 - Teacher’s Day was celebrated and the teachers were honored with 20th December 2003 - Annual Christmas get together and lunch 14th January 2004- Opening of thePage Memoral by the Bishop of Kurunagala his Lordship Rt.Rev. Kumara Elangasinghe A chandlier was donated by the O.G.A as a special gift for the prayer room, and a sale was also oraganized