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==Notable Alumni== | |||
Some of the scouts later became well-known professionals in the county. Some became Cabinet Ministers, Ministers, Government Offices and Military Offices, Businessmen, Manages, Doctors, Engineers and Teachers. | |||
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Revision as of 03:44, 19 January 2016
| Maliyadeva Scout Group | |
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| Sections | Cub, Scout, Rover |
| Location | Kurunegala |
| District | Kurunegala |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Date Founded | 1922 |
| Website | www.SRMCT.info |
Maliyadeva Scout Group (Sinhala: මලියදෙව බාලදක්ෂ සමුහය) is the scout troop of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Maliyadeva Scout Group is mainly consist by Cub Packs, Scouts Troops and Rover Crews. Maliyadeva Old Scouts Association (MOSA) is acting as the supportive body of the Maliyadeva Scout Group.
MOSA is a associate group of Maliyadeva College Old Boys Association.
History
Maliyadeva Scout Group is one of the oldest and leading scout groups in Sri Lanka. It was started in the year 1922 as the 3rd scout group in Kurunegala District. The school buildings and the land were taken over by the Army in 1942 due to ongoing the World War II and all sports and extracurricular activities were interrupted. Maliyadeva Scout Group was then reestablished in 1960 and it was registered in Sri Lanka Scout Association.
Maliyadeva Scout Group has had many victories in her pride history while producing large number of president scouts to the Sri Lankan nation every year. In 1998 Maliyadeva Scout Group achieved the climax of the victory by being the scout troop which produced the 2nd highest number of President Scouts on National Level. Maliyadeva Scout Group has an eternal name on hiking and exploring for last two decades defeating all the other troops in Sri Lanka in most of the hiking competitions. Maliyadeva Scout Group calendar includes two exploring seasons per year which has resulted in turn a full quenching of the thirst for adventure and has also contributed to making many lovers of nature.
Maliyadeva Scout Group consists of 5 sections.
- Cub Pack.
- Junior Scout Troop.
- Senior Scout Troop.
- Rover Crew.
- Maliyadeva Old Scouts Association.
Events
"Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy" (SRMCT)
Maliyadeva Scout Group annually organize a exploratory competition named "Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy" (SRMCT) and it is the most famous and largest orienteering HIKE competition in Sri Lanka. Annually SRMCT has more than 1,000 Scouts, Girl Scouts and Guides participation from All Parts of the Country. It is recognized as a National Level Scouting Event by Sri Lanka Scout Association and Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
In 2014 "Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy" theme song was introduced with the support of two Sri Lankan artists (BNS). As a fund raising campaign for SRMCT, Maliyadeva Scouts annually organize a Drama Programme with the support from well-known professional artists in the country.
Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy Results:
Scouts.
- 1999 Kingswood College - Kandy.
- 2000 Kingswood College - Kandy.
- 2001 St. Thomas College - Mathale.
- 2002 Maliyadeva Models MV - Kurunegala.
- 2003 Ananda College - Colombo.
- 2004 Ananda College - Colombo.
- 2005 Mahanama College - Colombo.
- 2006 Mahinda College - Galle.
- 2007 Ananda College - Colombo.
- 2008 Rahula College - Matara.
- 2009 Ananda College - Colombo.
- 2010 Rahula College - Matara.
- 2011 Dharmaraja College - Kandy.
- 2012 Rahula College - Matara.
- 2013 Ananda College - Colombo.
- 2014 Dharmaraja College - Kandy.
- 2015 Trinity College - Kandy.
Guides / Girl Scouts.
- 1999 Maliyadeva Girls' College - Kurunegala.
- 2000 St. Joseph's Girls College - Kegalle.
- 2001 Maliyadeva Girls' College - Kurunegala.
- 2002 Bandarawela MMV - Bandarawela.
- 2003 Holly Family Convent - Wenappuwa.
- 2004 Holly Family Convent - Kurunegala.
- 2005 Furgusan High School - Rathnapura.
- 2006 Sir Jhon Kothalawala MV - Kurunegala.
- 2007 St. Joseph's Girls College - Kegalle.
- 2008 Holly Familly Convent - Wenappuwa.
- 2009 Holly Familly Convent - Wenappuwa.
- 2010 St. Joseph's Girls College - Kegalle.
- 2011 Dankotuwa MV - Dankotuwa.
- 2012 Dankotuwa Balika Vidyala - Dankotuwa.
- 2013 Holy Family Convent - Wennappuwa.
- 2014 Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya - Gampaha.
- 2015 Mahamaya Girls' College - Kandy.
"10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program
Inauguration Ceremony of Phase One of "10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program Organized by Maliyadeva Rover Crew of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala was held on 3rd December, 2015 at Deduru Oya Reservoir Dam with the participation of 700 Scouts, Rovers and Girl Guides.
Programme started with a soft opening ceremony at 9.30 am under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure, proud old boy of Maliyadeva College Hon. Tharanath Basnayake. Chief Scout Commissioner Emeritus Prof. Nimal De Silva and Former Minister of Sports and Wildlife Hon. Bandula Basnayake were also made their Honourable Presence to add a meaning and great importance for this significant programme related with World Scout Environment Programme and Messengers of Peace.
World Scout Environment Programme is designed to create an awareness of personal responsibility for the environment. "10,000 Trees" Programme is based on the principles and aims for environment education in Scouting.
At the first stage 1,000 trees of Kumbuk (Terminalia Arjuna) and Mee (Madhuca Longifolia) were planted to initiate this worthy matter for Green World. The Project is carried out with 4 stages and completion of the project is proposed to implement on 3rd December, 2018. In the meantime there will be proper arrangements to observe, maintain and conserve the plants and its growth.
Deduru Oya Reservoir is located in Kurunegala District. It will serve the lands in dry and intermediate zones of Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts, where the people are frequently suffering from water scarcity. Benefits from the Project will uplift the bio-diversity values and natural condition of Deduru Oya Reservoir and surrounding of the Deduru Oya Reservoir, home to a number of endemic species of animals and they will be the one of main beneficiaries of this Project. The planting will be completed in a 3 year period and during these seasons hopefully the area receives more rainfall, ensuring the trees growth and survival.
Principal of Maliyadeva College, Asst Chief Commissioners, Headquarters Commissioners, District Scout Officials, Officials from Sri Lanka Army and Police were also attended at this occasion.
"BP Day Program" and "Friendship Camp"
MOSA annually organize a "BP Day Program" or a 3 day "Friendship Camp" with the participation of Scouts, Girl Scouts and Guides in the District. The main objective is creating friendship among neighboring schools and learn about Scouting.
Himalayan Expeditions
In the past, couple of occasions, Maliyadeva Scouts climbed the Himalaya Mountains.
International Events
Annually Maliyadeva Scouts represent Sri Lanka for International Jamborees and Scout Training Programs.
Some of the International Events participated:
- 1999 19th World Scout Jamboree - Chile.
- 2003 20th World Scout Jamboree - Thailand.
- 2011 22nd World Scout Jamboree - Sweden.
- 2015 23rd World Scout Jamboree - Japan.
- 1992 16th Australian National Jamboree - Australia.
- 1997 18th Asia-Pacific Jamboree & 9th Malaysian National Jamboree - Malaysia.
- 1998 13th SAARC and 13th National Jamboree - India.
- 1998 12th Nippon Jamboree - Japan.
- 2002 45th JOTA & 6th JOTI.
- 2006 49th JOTA & 10th JOTI.
Local Events
Annually Maliyadeva Scouts participate large number of International, National and District Level Scouting events organized locally, And became champions in these events couple of occasions.
Some of the Events participated:
- SAARC Jamborees.
- National Jamborees.
- Rajans JIM.
- RISGO Centennial Jamboree.
- J.J.P. Dehigma Memorial Challenge Trophy.
- University of Peradeniya Exploration Competition.
- Kurunegala District Scout Rallies.
- Kurunegala sub District Scout Rallies.
Notable Alumni
Some of the scouts later became well-known professionals in the county. Some became Cabinet Ministers, Ministers, Government Offices and Military Offices, Businessmen, Manages, Doctors, Engineers and Teachers.