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Prashan De Visser to deliver 'Shelton Wirasinha Oration' hosted by Wesley College
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|November 24, 2025
WESLEY College Colombo will host the annual 'Shelton Wirasinha Oration' at 5:30 p.m. today at the College Main Hall.
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The Oration will be delivered by distinguished 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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