St. Mary’s College & Kegalu Vidyalaya, Kegalle

The Battle of the Gold — Global OB Association

One gold thread binds two schools across the world. Old Marians of St. Mary's College and Old Vidyalions of Kegalu Vidyalaya, wherever you are — this is your association.

Old Marians · Est. 1867 Old Vidyalions · Est. 1942
1 Members
1 Countries
0 Regions
$0 Funds Raised
0 Projects Funded
About the Association

Two Schools, One Gold

Every year the two schools of Kegalle meet in the Battle of the Gold — a three-day test match and a one-day game. Off the field, their alumni share one gold thread. This association carries what the two schools hold in common, while honouring what makes each distinct.

Kegalu Vidyalaya

Established 14 February 1942

Alumni
Old Vidyalions
Affiliation
Buddhist
Colours
Blue and gold

“As We Sow, So We Reap”

St. Mary's College

Established 1 March 1867

Alumni
Old Marians
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Colours
Red and gold

“Non Sibi Sed Patriae — Not for Self but for Country”

Membership

Become a Member

Membership is open to every former student of both schools. Your tier depends on the Constitution.

Participate fully

Associate

  • Any former student
  • Resident in Sri Lanka, or fee unpaid
  • Takes part in all activities
  • No voting rights
By invitation

Honorary

  • Invited by the committee
  • For exceptional service
  • No voting rights
  • Unless separately Financial
How to join
Global Membership

Marians & Vidyalions Around the World

Our members are spread across six Constitution regions. Each pin is a country, sized by how many members call it home.

Programs

What We Do

From scholarships to reunions, the association runs programmes that give back to both schools and their people.

Our programmes are being prepared and will appear here soon.

Latest

Latest News

No news yet — check back soon for updates from the committee.

Governance

Executive Committee

The association is led by an eight-office Executive Committee, elected by Financial Members every two years.

The Executive Committee will be published here after the next election.

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