A recording of the Kingswood Prologue of 1958, originally recited by Jayantha Mendis during the Prize Day of that year.

The Kingswood Prologue 1958.

An excerpt from an interview novelist, columnist and lyricist Himali Liyanage gives RanOne FM on 27 August 2016, while joining its 'Mathaka Padha' programme. 

In this excerpt Himali speaks about her novel 'Dehi' and her translation of my (Vihanga Perera's) novel, 'Stable Horses' (2008). The translation was published in 2012 as 'Heele Ashwayo' by Sanhinda Publishers.

Himali Liyanage comments on 'Dehi' and 'Stable Horses'

A reproduction of the inaugural Kingswood Prologue written in 1895 by Louis Edmund Blaze, and recited at the Kingswood Week that year. 

Original reciter, E.G. Jonklaas.

Kingswood Prologue 1895

A recital of the Kingswood Prologue of 1906, written by Louis Edmund Blaze for the Kingswood Week of that year. 

Original reciter, R.O. Smith.

The Kingswood Prologue 1906

The Kingswood Prologue of 1941, written for the Kingswood Week and recited at the prize day as per the school's tradition. Written by Louis Edmund Blaze, the founder principal.

Original reciter, S.A. Careem.

The Kingswood Prologue 1941

The annual Kingswood Prologue of the school's 75th anniversary year, in 1966. Written in the tradition of the school's founder, Louis Edmund Blaze who introduced the 'Prologue' to be recited at the school's prize day. This tradition has been followed by Kingswood since 1895. 

Original reciter, (information not available).

The Kingswood Prologue 1966 - 75th Year Anniversary

The Kingswood Prologue of 1991, the school's centenary year. Written to be recited at the prize day celebrations during the year's Kingswood Week, in the tradition of the founder Louis Edmund Blaze. 

Original reciter, M.E.N. Millawana.

The Kingswood Prologue 1991 - The Centenary Year

The Kingswood Prologue of 2010, written in the tradition of the school's founder Louis Edmund Blaze to be recited at that year's school prize day.

Original reciter, I.U. Alwis.

The Kingswood Prologue 2010

Sections 1-4 of the long poem 'The Exiles' (2019) by Vihanga Perera. Sections included here: 'The Prelude', 'The Artist', 'Joseph Chosen by God' and 'Tereza'