Methodist College Colombo, a premier educational institution for girls, is celebrating 150 years this year, making it the oldest school for girls to be set up in Colombo. Founded in 1866 by Catherine Scott, a Methodist Missionary, the school has progressed a great deal to become today, a much sought after, multi-ethnic and multi-religious institution, where not only academic and extracurricular activities are encouraged, but also values like humility and simplicity are inculcated. 

To celebrate this unique milestone, a Walk, titled ‘Sparkle’, is being organized on Saturday 28th May 2016. Beginning at 6.30 a.m. from the school premises, participants will walk along Dharmapala Mawatha, turn right at Red Cross building, pass SLTA and the Museum and turn right again onto Independence Avenue. From there they will cross Maitland Place to get onto the Vidya Mawatha near SSC and turn left near NIBM ending up at the DS Senanayake college grounds. 

Those who wish to join the Walk are expected to buy the 150th anniversary souvenir T’ shirt  (sponsored by MAS Active, with Textured Jersey  Lanka PLC coming in as a subsidiary sponsor). This will also provide free entry for the Fun Fair which follows the Walk. Others may purchase an entrance ticket. Old Girls wishing to reserve a seat in the open- top double- decker bus, please contact the OGA committee. Vintage cars, promotional floats and other vehicles can join the procession at a special rate. Cyclists are free. 

There will be a Fun Fair at the grounds with a DJ, Bouncers, Rides, face painting and photobooth, and of course plenty of food and trade stalls. Those wishing to operate food/ trade stalls or display promotional material like banners must contact the school regarding payments. 

Daily Mirror and the Sunday Times are the Exclusive Print Media sponsors, while Yes FM and MTV (Channel One) are the Electronic Media Sponsors of the event.  All proceeds are towards the 150th anniversary building, a four storey Middle School block which will replace the Restarick bungalow. 

Methodist College invites all those who belong to the Metho family to join them and celebrate this anniversary year.