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Space bound:

The tale of young inventors

Students from Royal College successfully launched an Ultra High Altitude Balloon (UHAB) vehicle powered by photovoltaic cells and fitted with an array of cutting-edge sensors and metrics into the edges of the Earth’s Stratosphere to obtain corresponding readings.

The UHAB vehicle carried the crest and a flag of Royal College with as well as a plaque which carries the names of teachers of the A/L Science Section.

The vehicle reached a maximum altitude of 131,800 ft(40km) above the surface of the Earth. A state-of-the-art payload module capable of withstanding extreme atmospheric conditions was fitted with a camera to record the launch and free-fall of the UHAB module.

In addition an experimental two stage parachute system was also included in the UHAB system to maintain stability during the descent stage and to ensure a safe landing. The College Song was played and transmitted via an amateur radio frequency band after the module reached the stratosphere.

After lasting a few minutes at the stratosphere, the device started to descend. Its descent was brought under control by a parachute system. The system was able to successfully obtain data about ozone levels via the Potassium Iodide Ozonesonde device during its ascent and other weather related data during its descent through the clouds. A representative from the innovative team of developers stated that their systems which were developed over a period of 8 months, met their expectations.

Devi Roo Siru 2016

The annual Teachers' concert ‘Devi Roo Siru’ and teachers get-together organised by the Students Welfare Society of Devi Balika Vidyalaya was held recently. The event was held under the supervision of the patron, Principal W. D. P. K. Samarasinghe. Performances such as dances, songs and dramas lit up the occasion which was graced by the guest artistes of Rathna Lalani Jayakodi, Giriraja Kaushalya and Mithra Kapuge whose exquisite performances added much colour to the event.

British School Graduation at grand scale

The British School in Colombo (BSC) celebrated the Graduation of Class of 2016 recently. Chief Guest, former Sri Lankan cricketer, Sidath Wettimuny was welcomed by the Chairman of the British School, M.U. Maniku.

Speakers shared some inspirational texts with the graduating class and their families. They were also treated to wonderful musical moments by the Senior School Choir and Band as well as a special appearance from the Sixth Form Ensemble.

Students in Year 10, 11 and 12 joined the Graduating Class and their families to mark the special moment as they wished​ the 54 friends and colleagues every success as they begin the next stage of their journeys. As the Class of 2016, they join a global network of alumni; who have joined the world’s finest universities and workplaces; a world-wide family of excellence

National Happiness Happens Day

Tomorrow is ‘National Happiness Happens Day.’ It was founded in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People as “Admit You’re Happy Day.” Happiness Happens Day is celebrated each year on August 8.

The Secret Society of Happy People is an organization founded in August of 1998 and formed to celebrate the expression of happiness. The society encourages members to recognize their happy moments and think about happiness in their daily lives. They have two mottos which include; “Happiness Happens” and “Don’t Even Think of Raining on My Parade”. Their main purpose is to stimulate people’s right to express their happiness. -Internet