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Prashan to deliver Shelton Wirasinha oration
November 18, 2025
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Wesley College Colombo will host the annual 'Shelton Wirasinha Oration' at 5.30 pm on Monday, 24th November 2025, at the College Main Hall.
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The Oration will be delivered by prominent Old Boy, Prashan De Visser, and is open to the public.
For over two decades, Arthur Shelton Wirasinha stood at the helm of Wesley College, guiding it through some of its most formative years. Serving as Principal from 1962 to 1983, his leadership defined an era marked by academic excellence, discipline, and deep humanity.
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