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Volume 4, Issue 1 - October 2009NEWSLETTER

Isipathana College won the Cup Championship for ndthe 2 successive year at the Zahira Invitation

thRugby Sevens held on 25 July 2009 at the CR &FC Grounds organized by the Zahira College, Colombo Group of 60s. Isipathana defeated St.Peters College by 12 – 7. The Wining Team was awarded the Trophy, a Cash Prize Rs.50-,000/-, Medals and Certificates. St.Peter's College who were Runners up was presented with a Cash Prize of Rs.25,000/-. The Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament was awarded to M.Rizwan of Isipathana College with a gift Voucher for Rs.10,000/-. Although 12 schools were to take part only eleven participated as St.Thomas's withdrew.

Isipathana, St.Peter's, St.Joseph's , Dharmarajah, Vidyartha, Prince of Wales, CWW Kannangara, Carey, St.Anne's Kurunegala, Royal Panadura and Zahira participated.

The Principal Sponsor of the Tournament was the Harcourts Group of Companies and Diamond Food Products were the Co Sponsors. The Chief Guest was Mr Ahamed Rheyas – Chairman Harcourts Group of Companies.

ResultsCup ChampionshipWinners : Isipathana College, Runners up :St.Peter's College (12 – 7 )Plate Championship Winners: CWW Kannangara College, Runners Up : Royal College, Panadura ( 29 -12) Bowl ChampionshipWinners : Dharmarajah College, Runners up : Prince of Wales College (64 – 0)

Isipathana Win Cup Championship for Second Successive Year

Chief Guest Ahamed Rheyas presenting the Trophy to Cup Winners Isipathana College. Mr Riza Abdeen President of G

60 is on the left.

Hon.Justice Saleem Marsoof presenting the Trophy to Plate Winners CWW Kannangara College

Zahira College Colombo

Scout Shamrin to India

Scout Shamrin of the College Scout Group has been

selected to represent a 12 member contingent of Sri Lanka

at the SAF Camp to be held in Haryana, India in November

this year.

Mohamed Shamrin also received his President's Scout

Badge at the recently concluded Colombo Camporee along

with Mohamed Ishreth also of the College Scout Group.

Zahira Invitation Rugby Sevens

Mr Samsudeen Macan Markar presenting the Trophy to Bowl Winners Dharmaraja College

Mr Ansar Hamdoon presenting the Most Outstanding Player Trophy to M.Rizwan of Isipathana College

stCollege 1 XI – Cricket Fixtures 2009/2010

October 12 & 13 Lumbini Away23 & 24 Kegalu Vidyalaya Home30 & 31 Dharmaraja* Away

November2 & 3 Royal* Away6 & 7 Sri Jayawardenapura Home12 & 13 Mahinda* Away20 & 21 Sri Sumangala Away

December 28 & 29 Thurstan* Home

January st nd

1 & 2 Ananda * Away5 & 6 St.Anthony's* Away8 & 9 St.Anne's Home14 & 15 Maliyadeva* Away21 & 22 Mahanama Away29 & 30 Isipathana Home

February5 & 6 Wesley * Home12 & 13 Moratu Vidyalaya Home19 & 20 President's Away26 & 27 Dharmasoka Home*Tournament Matches.

Sports News from CollegeSoccer

Zahira beat St.Peter's 2-0Zahira beat Isipathana 3-1

HockeyRoyal beat Zahira 3-0Zahira beat St.Sylvester's 1-0Zahira drew St.Aloysius 0-0St.Thomas's beat Zahira 1-0

Education/Welfare Committee – Work out New Plan

The Education & Welfare Committee of the Group of Sixties led by its Chairman Mr Ibrahim Hamid has worked out a new plan which is now being implemented for the OL & AL Students.

The earlier project of Revision Classes has now been done away with due to poor response from students. It was decided to prepare Questions/Answers modules from past question papers after discussion with College authorities. The tutorial staff of the college undertook to prepare and supervise the preparation of these modules.

The estimated budget for the digital printing of these modiles for over 250 students is Rs.200,000/- which is being sponsored by the group of Sixties.

A Special Assembly was held at the Ghaffoor Hall on th

7 July 2009 to inaugurate this project. The Principal Mr T.K.Azoor, Mr Ibrahim Hamid Chairman of the Education/Welfare Committee of the Group of Sixties, Mr A.Anverdeen Director of Studies and Mr Ananda Ponnamperuma Vice Principal addressed the students on the importance and purpose of the project. Thereafter modules were distributed to the students.

A.M.A. Azeez Scholarship Fund – An AppealThe Education & Welfare Committee of the Group of Sixties which is implementing this project for deserving OL & AL Students appeals for donors to give more scholarships. A Scholarship for 2 years will cost Rs.36,000/-. The student will be paid Rs.1,500/- per month. This is an on going project of the Group of Sixties.

New Members of G60Ms. Rauff Reffai, M.H.M. Rafiq, M.F. Lantra, T.J. Miskin, M.M.F. Haque, I.A. Hameed, M.F.M. Junaid, A.J.M. Ariff, M. Naeem Samsudeen, M. Jaffar, M.S. Ashroff, M.S. Nizar, R.C. Ratnapuli, M. Nafeel, M.H.M. Naeem, C.H. Manthara, A.F. Musafer, Jabir Sally, A.R. Kareem

Welcome to

Milestones of Zahira continued from last issue

1950 Iqbal Society inaugurated under the patronage of Dr.T.B.JayahHon.Ghulam Muhammad Minister of Finance of Pakistan addressed the students.

1951 Wrestling introduced. Mr L.M.M.Abdur Rahman an old boy volunteered to train the boys. M.S.M.Rauf won the Bantam Championship of Ceylon.Won the Herman Loose Cup

1952 The members of the Rifle Club annexed 7 out of 9 trophies at the Annual Open Meet conducted by the Small Bore Rifle Association of Ceylon

5 from College earned the distinction of being included in the Ceylon Team of 20 which participated in the Dewar International meet.

th4 March. Opening of the Zahira Indoor School of Cricket by Nigel Howard Captain of the MCC Team in Ceylon.

Mr S.W.Nelson of the College Staff was not only successful at the examination of the Corporation of Certified Secretaries, but was also placed second in the world.

M.S.M.Ameen won the Feather Weight Championship of Ceylon in Wrestling.M.S.A.Rasheed won the Flyweight Championship of Ceylon in Wrestling.

Badminton – Won the Inter College Championship under the Captaincy of V.Narendra.

1953 College Fancy fair & Exhibition Crescent th rd

Lights 24 April to May 3

July Muthuwappa Block for the Primary section was completed

M.S.M.Ameen won his weight in wrestling at the Madras State games and was selected

ndto represent Ceylon at the 2 Asian Games held in manila.Won the Inter School Table Tennis ChampionshipM.L.M.Badurdeen won the Hop Step & Jump at the A.A.A.Junior Championship Meet

Table Tennis – First among schools to annex the Inter College Championship and the Inter Club B Division Championship conducted by the All Ceylon Table Tennis Association under the captaincy of Hilmy Rauff.

The Cricket Team toured India for the sixth time.

1954 The Cricket season was a successful one. Of the 12 matches played won 3, drew 9. V.Narendra was the highest individual scorer with 226 runs. S.Shaharwadie scored 3 centuries. Rauf Azzam and M.A.Aliman put

thup 267 runs a record partnership for the 4 wicket.

th29 April Visit of His Excellency Dr.Ali Sastromidjojo, Prime Minister of Indonesia.

Won the Governors Cup for Shooting

Annual Ifthar Programme of G60s

The Annual Ifthar Programme of G60s was held amidst a large gathering of members and old boys of all groups at the Marine Grand Banquet Hall on Friday

th28 August 2009. Moulavi Dr Rayees Mufthi addressed the gathering.

Dr. Haris Musafer visits College

Dr Haris Musafer who is a medical practitioner in the United States of America paid a visit to his alma mater Zahira College recently. He and his wife were received by the Chairman, Board of Governors Mr Fouzul Hameed and the Principal Mr T.K.Azoor. He declared open the newly renovated science laboratory and also laid the foundation stone for the new primary class room building project for which he has promised assistance. Later he addressed the special assembly and drew fond memories of his school days and gave much needed advice to the students on the importance of educating themselves. He was later accorded a Dinner at the Ghaffoor Hall by the Board of Governors amidst a gathering of old boys representing the various groups. He was able to meet especially the Old Boys of the 60 era who were his school or class mates and it was truly a memorable occasion for him.

Group of Sixties – Fund Raising Launch - A Success.

The Finance & Fund Raising Committee of the Group of Sixties had a successful Fund Raising Launch at the

Global Towers in order to raise a substantial amount for investment to enable the Group to continue to assist the College in the projects undertaken so far. “Seeking Partnership for Crowning Moments” was the theme and Mr Munshif Hussain as Master of Ceremonies made an effective presentation on the projects undertaken by the Group and conducted the Programme successfully. Mr Riza Abdeen gave the welcome address followed by Hon.Justice Saleem Marsoof 's address. The Joint Chairmen of the Fund Raising Committee are M/s.A.C.M.Ifthie and Jabir Sally. Mr A.C.M.Ifthie proposed the Vote of thanks.

Members Day & AGM 0f G60s

Elaborate arrangements are being made by the Members Day Committee lead by Mr Rumy Hassen to give all members and their families a good outing at

ththe Aqua Pearl Villa Resort on Sunday 25 October 2009. All members have been notified of the details and an organized programme of fun and games awaits them with a dip in the pool.

The Annual General Meeting too will be held on the same day at 9.30 a.m. in the morning where the new office bearers and the Committee will be elected for the year 2009/2010.

Editorial

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Zahira College Seven’s Rugby Team

SWIMMING POOL FOR ZAHIRA - A DREAM COME TRUE

The Old Boys Association has ventured out for the

construction of a swimming pool and a Fund raising

Launch was held at the Hilton in August amidst a large

gathering of Old Boys and Well Wishers. The function

was very colourful and well organized and proved to be

a success. Mr Kishu Gomez CEO of Caltex was the

Chief Guest . Pledges were made by Donors to finance

the Pool construction.

Mr Jisthy Fawmey the Chairman of the Swimming Pool

Committee is working hard along with his team to make

it a reality and the construction would begin soon and

the Committee is hopeful of collecting the balance funds

to meet the total cost and complete the pool.

The players pose for a picture with their Principal T.K. Azoor before leaving. (Standing from left) M.F.M. Atheek, M.M.M. Musharaf, M.J.M. Zarwan, M.S.M. Shamly, M. Shafir, M.N.M. Adhil, M.W.M. Adnan, Nawrus Rifay, S. Hussain Ali, M.N. Rasmathulla, M.I.M. Humaid, M.S.M. Raihan, Aadhil Ahamed, (Seated from left), Palitha Kulathunga, (POG), M. Azeem Azmy (Vice Captain), T.K. Azoor (Principal), M. Farook (MIC), Joseph Silva (Coach), M.Z.M. Mushfir (MIC

Zahira College under -13 soccer team that emerged champions in the All-Island Under 13 soccer tournament in Sri Lanka has been selected to participate in the ‘Subroto Mukerjee Memorial Football Tournament to be held in New Delhi, India.

Zahira Under 13 soccerites for New Delhi