Internally Displaced School Children Project

Student Sponsorship Commitments

&

Accommodation Improvement Programme

Financial Commitments

December 2011 Update

From the Principal

Dear Johnians and Well-wishers,

We are happy to inform you that the Educational Support Programme for the displaced children has been updated to December 2011. As anticipated, the Programme is progressing with great success and we sincerely thank the old boys and well–wishers. It is your generous help that has enabled us to initiate and continue this Programme successfully. The detailed progress of this Programme is given in the following pages.

728 displaced children have been admitted to the college (344 boarders + 384 day scholars) since the initiation of the project in 2009, including new admissions for the year 2012. To date, 287 children (175 boarders + 112 day scholars) have left school after Grade 10 or A/L to join their own schools or families in the resettlement programme undertaken by the Government.

At present, we have 441 children (163 boarders + 278 day scholars) in the College, all of whom are provided with free meals, accommodation, clothing, study and recreation facilities. The college also provides opportunities for these children to actively participate in all college activities and to pursue their individual interests. An education support programme is also underway to support the children who require additional help in English and other compulsory subjects.

Stage VI of the programme – Educational support to the needy children in the Vanni area, is also in progress with evening classes being held in Tharmapuram, Uduthurai, Shanthapuram and Thaneeruthu at present.

At the moment, we have already progressed so far, but the cry of the needy boys and girls in the up-country remind me there is still much work to be done. In addition to St. John’s, Morbray Girls School in Kandy is also in similar circumstances, with their financial status in much need of support. Given the right sponsorship and attention, I sincerely believe we can continue our progress in both schools concerned, with the start of the Stage VII Program being our immediate goal. This is our next step for the future.

In any case, I once again thank all the old boys and well wishers who have been supporting us throughout this programme. Your generous help has made it possible for these needy children to continue their education, and ensured a bright future for them. We appreciate your support to the college in all its endeavours to maintain its excellence.

Thank you, Sincerely yours,

Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah Principal, St. John’s College

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A TRIBUTE TO MR. DANIEL JEYAKUMAR THEVATHASON

We remember with great sadness Mr. D.J. Thevathason, who entered glory on the 14th of November 2011. Mr. Thevathason’s association with St. John’s College began as a student in 1956. He left school in 1965 and then joined again as teacher in 31st August 1971. Following this, he served the College as the Head Master of the Primary school from 04th January 1995 to 31st December 2007. He was a conscientious, efficient and a painstaking teacher who took a personal interest in every child under his care. After his retirement, he continued to serve the College as the Welfare officer since November 2009. His caring disposition and dedication made him an excellent choice for this position, and he continued his service with the same dedication and efficiency which marked his career as a teacher and Head Master. He earned the respect, affection and love of both the staff and students during his time at St. John’s, by serving the college faithfully despite suffering from poor health during the latter part of his life. His faith and trust in God was manifested in his life and he had a profound influence on all who came in contact with him. He took a special interest in the welfare of the internally displaced students from Vanni and worked tirelessly to meet their educational and other needs. He was a father figure for many of the children who had lost their parents and families during the war. His concern for those under his care made him work for their well being until the last days of his life. He will be sorely missed by all the staff and students at St. John’s College. We give honour and thanks to the Almighty God for his dedicated life and the great contribution, sacrifice and devotion to the College. Mr. Thevathason will always be remembered with gratitude and love. May his soul rest in Peace. St. John’s Family

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Children / Youth Educational support Programme Stages

Completed Programme INCOME EXPENSE

Stage 1 – Immediate Relief Work Programme – Completed 3,844,744.77 3,881,480.75

Stage 3 – Accommodation Improvement Programme 10,522,628.52 10,854,199.00

Stage II - Students Sponsorships Programme Commitments Please refer to Audited Statement (Page No. 18) for 2011 details.

Support received from 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011 & Students Sponsorship

Donors Number of Hostel

Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Donation In Sri Lankan

Rs/= St. John’s College – Displaced Children Education trust fund Canada & USA

19 185 204 3,325,615.00

Democracy For Tamils 06 - 06 394,650.90

Eagle Nest – (UK)- Student Sponsorship Chundikuli Trust Fund – Registered Charity in England & Wales

68 24 92 3,003,026.20

Eagle Nest – UK (For project components other than student sponsorship)

- - - 2,656,440.20

SJC OBA Sydney (Including Donation of Tamil Church of New South Wales Rs 99,891.67 refer page No 20)

15 03 18 1,298,700.00

Johnians of 87 Batch 05 02 07 420,669.00

Mr and Mrs Wijit & Shorna Sinnaiah, Hong Kong 02 11 13 Donated in Advance 2009

Mr. Rohan Rodrigo & Family - 20 20 240,000.00 St. Ninian’s Anglican Church, Canada 01 - 01 142,009.15

Mr V R Amarasingam - 02 02 44,000.00

Mr. Nathaniel Ariaratnam - 01 01 60,000.00 Dr. Hendry & Vasanthi Rajaratnam 01 - 01 60,000.00 Mr. Bertram Canagasingham 01 - 01 60,000.00 Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah - - - 84,000.00 OBA Colombo (Scholarship Programme) - 02 02 24,000.00 Sharmini Dushyenthi Sinniah (In memory of Christy Darmaraj Sinniah)

- 01 01 12,000.00

Mr. Rohinton Emmanuel - 01 01 12,000.00

Mr. Santhan Navaratnam 01 - 01 60,000.00

Rev. G.D. Anandarajan 01 - 01 60,000.00

Mrs. Girvani Manoharan - 01 01 58,931.06 Mr. Jeyakaran - 01 01 15,000.00 Inner wheel club of Colombo 02 - 02 120,000.00 Mr. V.S. Wijayaratnam - 01 01 60,000.00

Subtotal 122 255 377 12,211,041.51

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Donors Number of

Hostel Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Donation

In Sri Lankan Rs/=

Total B/F 122 255 377 12,211,041.51 Mr Anton Shiran Rajaratnam 01 - 01 85,000.00

Mr. Albert Williams Anandaraj 01 02 03 103,077.00

Mrs. Antonia David 01 - 01 18,300.00

Mr. T Noel Thevarajah 03 - 03 229,135.00

Anonymous-2 01 01 02 80,000.00

Tamil Church Melbourne 02 - 02 94,056.00

Mr. M. Elampirayan - - - 5,000.00 Anonymous-3 in memory of Bishop Lakshman Wickremesighe

02 01 03 132,000.00

Mr. Bryan Buchan 01 - 01 93,756.00

Mr. L.C. Arulpragasam - - - 57,726.38

Mr G. Suhanthakumar 01 - 01 110,472.00

Mr. Rajan Canagaratnam 01 - 01 338,631.90

Mr. Roy Sudharsan Canagarajah 03 - 03 -

Mr Tharmalingam Sivaraj 01 - 01 - Vithu Trust Fund - 04 04 Donated in

Advance 2010 Mr. Wilferd Winslow 01 - 01 -

Darini Shereen Arulpragasham 01 - 01 -

Mr. S. Sanjeev - 01 01 Donated in Advance 2010

Anonymous-1 01 - 01 Donated in Advance 2010

Mr. Balrajah Sivasubramaniam - 01 01 -

Seelan Singham 01 - 01 Received in 2012

Indian Laddies Association 02 - 02 Donated in Advance 2010

C.H. Rajkumar 01 - 01 Donated in Advance 2010

Mr. Jeyanthan Anandarajan 01 - 01 Donated in 2012

Mr. S. Nilakshan - 01 01 Donated in Advance 2010

Mr. Godwin Balasingam - 01 01 Sponsorship started in 2012

Mrs. Sorna Mills 01 - 01 Sponsorship started in 2012

Mrs. Manjula Gowrishankar 02 - 02 Not received

Mr. Mithran Jogaratnam 01 - 01 Sponsorship started in 2012

Mr. Macky Edwards Rajakone 01 - 01 Sponsorship started in 2012

Mr. Victor Rajendram 01 - 01 Sponsorship started in 2012

Mr Balaretnarajah 03 - 03 Sponsorship started in 2012

Trust Interest 06 11 17 493,578.00

Grand Total 163 278 441 14,051,773.79 4

Gift of Property v The property is located along Perinpanayaham lane, close to St. John’s College. Gifted from Mr George

Seenithamby Ratnarajah and Mrs Ranee Thevamalar Ratnarajah with their sons Mr Peter Raveendran & family, Mr David Surendran & family and Mr Daniel Mahendren & Family. Renovation - estimated Rs 1.5 Million. We need your support to start the renovation.

v 5 Acres Paddy field in Paranthan Gifted By Dr. R. Surendrakumar, Dr. R. Sathiendrakumar, Mrs. Janaki Ponniah & Mr. R. Ravindrakumar

Stage III – Accommodation (Basic) Improvement Programme Financial Commitments

Specific Gift Received from 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011 (Please refer to Audited Statement Page No. 19)

SJC-DCETF Suit Case 128,620.00

Mrs. C. Parimalam Bartlett Clothing & Meal 151,350.00

Mr. P. Rajkumar Meal 36,000.00

Eagle Nest, UK Medical expenses of Ratheesh 290,000.00

Mr Rahulan Vamadeva Meal 28,000.00

Mr & Mrs M A Jeyarajah Clothing 25,000.00

Mr T Sriram Clothing 103,559.00

Mr & Mrs. Thambiah English Improvement Programme 7,000.00

Mrs K Vignarajah (UK) Birthday 4,500.00

Mr. K C Sathiakumarasingam Meal 35,000.00

Mr & Mrs Ragavan Meal 21,140.00

Mr. Ronald Solomons Joel Meal 11,000.00

Eagle Nest Office - Laptop, Advertisement 101,747.20

Total 942,916.20

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Stage IV – Upgrading Facilities &Infrastructure Development Programme Our sincere thanks to the Donors for your donations towards the 4 Storey New Building NEW BUILDING FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY VEN. S.P. NESAKUMAR,ARCHDEACON OF JAFFNA ON19.03.2011 THIS BLOCK WAS DEDICATED TOTHE GLORY OF GOD AND THE SPREAD OF KNOWLEDGE BY THE RT. REVD. DHILORAJ RANJIT CANAGASABEY, 15TH BISHOP OF COLOMBO, AND DECLARED OPEN BY MRS. HARSHINI CANAGASABEY, ON WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH 2012. The Rao Sahib James Chelvanayagam Chinnappa Hostel Dedicated to the needs of children at a difficult time in the history of the Tamil people, this Building and Chapel is a testament to the Vision, Humanity, and Generosity of Dr. Malati Rajasingham (nee Virasinghe-Chinnappa), and the support of Old Boys and well wishers of the school.

Type of the Support Donor Plaques Wording In Memory Amount

Hostel 2& 3rd Floor

3rd Floor Chapel

Mrs Rajasingham & Members of the family

Arijuna Bartlett Rajasingham. (Husband of Dr.Malati Rajasingham)

Professor James Chandrasekaren Virasinghe-Chinnappa M.Sc and DIC(Lon, Imperial College) BE (Madras, Guindy).1923-2006 A pioneer in Solar Energy.

Dedicated To The Glory Of God And In Memory Of Lucia Navamani Virasinghe-Chinnappa Loving Wife Of James Chelvanayagam Chinnappa

Arijuna Bartlett Rajasingham

James Chelvanayagam Chinnappa

Lucia Navamani Virasinghe-Chinnapp

10,712,480.00

Music Room The family of Rev.J.T. and Mrs. Pushpam Arulanantham

Generously Shared Her Gift Of Music, Enriched And Inspired Many.

Mrs.Emily Pusphpam Arulanantham

3,607,500.00

Health Care unit Mr. N. Nagarajah Mrs. Indra Nagarajah Mrs.Meleni David Mrs. Ann Dushanthy Nicholas

Jude Roshan Nagarajah 1963-1994 Always In Our Thoughts By:Mr. N. Nagarajah, Mrs. Indra Nagarajah Mrs.Meleni David, Mrs. Ann Dushanthy Nicholas

Jude Roshan Nagarajah

1,000,000.00

Medical Unit Rajkumar Parameswaran

Nanthakumar Parameswaran Vijayakumar Parameswaran Premkumar Parameswaran Meena Kuhan

Mr. Parameswaran 1,000,000.00

Gymnasium Ranjit, Wijit, Chooty, Delano And Ruki

Donated by His Five Sons Ranjit, Wijit, Chooty, Delano And Ruki

B.R.R Sinniah

2,500,000.00

Urinal & Bathing OBA Norway 236,964.80 Urinal & Bathing HNB 300,000.00 Class Room Students 2011 2,040,000.00

TOTAL Income 21,396,944.80

Total cost for the Building 26,886,233.00

New Building Hostel 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Chapel

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Music Room Health Care unit Medical Unit

Gymnasium Hostel 3rd Floor Class Room

Type of the Support Donor Plaques Wording Amount Received Actual Cost

Primary IT Lab Angela Rohan Paul Through Visions Global Education Empowerment Entrepreneurship

Dr. Rex. T Arulananthan Memorial Computer Unit

4,094,527.60 4,874,560.00

Generator Project St. John’s College Displaced Children Education Trust Fund Canada & USA

St. John’s College Displaced Children Education Trust Fund Canada & USA (SJC DCETF)

2,000,000.00 3,249,686.32

GENERATOR FUND CONTRIBUTORS Mr. Roy & Sue Ratnavel, Dr. Umesh Rayer, St. John’s-Chundikuli Alumni

Association of Canada, Dr.Sandrasegaram Chandrakumar, Dr. Dilip Mather, Dr. T. Ponnampalam, Mr. Punch Sockalingam, Dr. A. Selvarajah, Dr.M. Illango,

Dr.Rajaratnam Kirubaharan, Dr. Indran Asirwatham, Mr. Srithayalan Sripathmanathan, Ms. Radika Manicks, Mrs. Lakshmi Solomans, Mr.Ken Ponna,

Ms. Malisha Vignapalan, Ms. Abisha Vignapalan, Mr. Hudson Solomans

Computer Unit Generator Musical Instruments

We need your helping hand. UPGRADING FACILITIES (Sri Lankan Rupees in Million)

• Donors may choose one or part of it. • Donors would be recognized b y a commemorative inscription (plaque)

Infrastructure

No of sponsors needed @ Expected

Amount Comments

Resource Room for Primary School 5 0.5 2M Resource Room for Middle School 5 0.5 2M Resource Room for Secondary 5 0.5 2M Resource Room for Collegiate Level 5 0.5 2M Library Internet Browsing Unit 8 0.5 M 4M In Progress Air Condition - Library 8 0.25M 2M Air Condition – Auditorium 6 0.25M 1.5M Peto Hall – Ceiling 8 0.25M 2M Ground South West Stand 8 0.5M 4M Ground Water system 8 0.25M 2M Side Cricket Turf 4 0.25M 1M Hostel Bathing area 4 0.25M 1M

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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (Sri Lankan Rupees in Million) • Donors may choose one or part of it. • Donors would be recognized by a commemorative inscription (plaque)

Infrastructure No of sponsors needed @ Expected

Amount Comments

Eastern Music Rooms/ Activity Room 1 3.2M 3.2M Staff Quarters - 8Units 32 1M 32M A/L,O/L 16 class rooms –Space with Agri. Room 30 1 30M Pri. School 16 Classrooms Space 30 1 30M Indoor Games Block : Carom Room, Chess Room, Table tennis Room, Badminton court

30 1M 30M

Teachers Quarters A/L Block Primary School

Stage V – Endowment / Trust Fund Permanent Supporting Programme

The funds received under the Endowment funds are deposited to the Incorporated Trustees of the Church of England in Ceylon Deposited in the Bank 90% of the interest derived is utilized for the Displaced School Children/ Needy for Vanni area and the balance 10% is added to the capital. (Beneficiaries will be selected one after the other) Capital should reach minimum Rs 150,000/= to allocate 1 day-scholar child and Rs 500,000/= to allocate 1 hostel child (Please refer to Audited Statement Page No. 19-20)

Endowment Fund- Received for 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011

Name of Donor In Memory of / Honour

Number of Hostel

Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Amount Received

Mr P E Rajan Vethanayagam, Canada

Rajan & Joyce Vethanayagam

219,407.00

Jeeva & Sathiya Daniel In memory of Joe F N Daniel

16,300.00

Mrs Geetha Jeevaratnam In memory of Dr & Mrs Albert and Padmini Vathanayagam

399,636.68

J Walter Thompson Rotary International District 3220

4 1 5 2,705,000.00

Subtotal 4 1 5 3,340,343.68

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1st January 2011 – 31st December 2011 Rs 6,022,086.95 1st August 2009 - 31st December 2010 Rs 3,120,984.82 TOTAL Rs 9,143,071.77

Our target is to raise Rs 25,000,000.00

Name of Donor In Memory of / Honour

Number of Hostel

Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Amount Received

Total B/F 4 1 5 3,340,343.68 Mr W. A. Vijayakumar In memory of Dinesh

Abraham – Addendum 1 - 1 160,162.50

Mr & Mrs Jeyarajah Addendum 5,000.00

Mrs. Joyce Nirmala Mahilrajan

In memory of M Rajasekaram

10,000.00

Mark Maithran Addendum 8,000.00

Mr N Vasantharuban 20,000.00

Mr & Mrs Bulah Venukanan 15,000.00

Mr Selton Navaratnam 5,670.00

Mr Ruban Gabriel In memory of Mrs Gabriel Juliyano

13,000.00

Grace Jeyaratnam In memory of Dr. Joy Jayaratnam

22,400.00

Mrs Sasi Ariaratnam In memory of Anton Mahendran

10,000.00

Mr A Thangarajah 25,000.00

Frank Whilsmith Love Life In memory of Frank Willsmith

109,286.10

Mr T Gunaseelan 7,000.00 Mrs Therese Selvaratnam & Family

50,000.00

Mr V R Amarasingam 91,463.00

Shervin Arasakularatne 6,000.00

Mr John Alex 17,650.00

Mr. S Suganthan 5,000.00 OBA Jaffna 400,000.00

Mrs Rajeswary Paul 152,000.00

Mrs Jayanthy Hapugoda & Friends

5,000.00

Mr. Jonathan Sinnathamby In memory of CAW Arthur and Pushpam Edverds

73,893.00

Nayanthi Thurairatnam 22,400.00 Mr. Ronald and Mc coy & Mrs. Rosha Mc coy

11,500.00

Eagle Nest 653,045.00

Tamil Church of New South Wales

99,891.67

Mr & Mrs Balakrishnan - 1 1 241,090.00

Mrs Rupasingam 403,121.00

Mr. G Suhanthakumar 39,171.00

Grand Total 5 2 7 6,022,086.95

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2010 Mr. Nadarajah Rejarooban Norway

30,000.00

Mr & Mrs Jeyarajah 20,000.00 Alex Rajaratnam Family,Canada 116,000.00 V Thevasenathipathy,

V Sundareshwaran V Sivagnanasothy

25,000.00

ACUT In memory of Joseph Gajanayake

10,000.00

Dr Naj Nagendran In memory of Felix de Silva

1,000,000.00

The Rev A J C Selvaratnam Family In honour of Rev A J C & Mrs Selvaratnam

150,000.00

Bala & Chandra Ariaratnam 3,000.00 Mrs Angeline Asbury 55,000.00 Mr Arunan Arumainayagam

Australia 40,000.00

P M Karunainayagam Family In honour of Mr & Mrs A B Perinpanayagam

100,000.00

Comments

It is an excellent idea and we thank God for such thoughtfulness to support the Vanni needy children to go through their education at St. John’s. Mr.& Mrs.V.R.Amarasingham My Best wishes go to you and the staff for the success of the gigantic enterprice that you and the alumini of St. John’s have undertaken. M. Morton Peto. I thank the Lord for placing you all in the administration and for giving you all the vision and faith to undertake this huge commitment of caring for and educating these young people. Ravi Casinader. We appreciate everything that our college is doing for these deserving kids. Wijit & Shorna You are all doing an excellent job to our community. N.Jeyakaran (old boy of JHC) I congratulate you all, and earnestly pray that God will steer you all through a very difficult path way “seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” Looking at the pictures of so many little boys in their smart uniforms, the activities of teachers, the well maintained buildings, and the fine gardens gives much hope for the future. Dr.Malati Rajasingham. Thanks for taking care of the IDP kids at St. John’s College. I know earlier days you have to go through some tough times and a lot of challenges to accommodate these kids but today everyone praising about your work and courage. Mr. Hudson Solomons God Bless you for the wonderful work you are doing. Catholic Bishop of Canbera We are very touched to see the kids’ letters and informations. We will appreciate everything that our college is doing for these deserving kids. Wijit & Shorna I heard that our school is doing great Service the Displaced School Children which is an excellent news & keep it up. Mr. C. H. Rajkumar

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Endowment Fund- Received from 2009 to 2010

Name of Doner In Memory of / Honour Number of Hostel

Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Amount

Mrs Grace S Perera Thangaratnam & Rajasooriyar

10,000.00

Mr & Mrs Sugumar Balasundaram

Dr Albert Balasundaram 1 1

100,000.00

Mrs I Samuel Thambiah Mr Samuel Thambiah 10,000.00

Mr R Raj Vithuran 11,500.00

Mr Selliah Sasikumar Sanoja & Sanojan 5,000.00

Mr Ramoshan Canagasaby 25,000.00

Dr Lal Kuruppu 10,000.00

Miss Layah Pathmanadan 10,000.00

Dayasiri, Hepsy & Dann 10,000.00

Father Malintha & Family 6,000.00

G Suhanthakumar 8,730.32

Priyani & Harin Abeyasekera

1 1 100,000.00

Mr K Shasitharan 25,000.00

Mark Mythran Karunairaj 3,000.00

The Casinaders 32,076.00

Japan People 151,700.00

Mr W A Vijayakumar 39,837.50

UCA Parish of Balkara 2 2 383,920.00

SJC 90 Batch 2 2 381,500.00

M.R/W.S/E.G/Tharmaseelan Family

1 1 108,721.00

K. Jeyaram 20,000.00

Mrs. Pearl Selvadurai in memory of Mr. Selvadurai

1 1 120,000.00

Mr. Nadarajah Reje rooban 30,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Jeyarajah 20,000.00

Alex Rajaratnam Family 1 1 116,000.00

V. Thevasenathipathy, V. Sundareshwaran, V Sivagnanasothy

25,000.00

Subtotal - 9 9 1,762,984.82

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Name of Doner In Memory of / Honour

Number of Hostel

Sponsorship

Number of Day Scholar Sponsorship

Total Amount

Total B/F - 9 9 1,762,984.82

ACUT 10,000.00

Dr. Naj Nagendran 1 1 1,000,000.00

Rev A J C Selvaratnam Family 150,000.00

Bala & Chandra Ariaratnam 3,000.00

Mrs. Angeline Asbury 55,000.00

Mr. Arunan Arumainayagam 40,000.00

P M Karunainayagam Family 100,000.00

TOTAL 1 9 10 3,120,984.82

Stage VI – Education Supporting in Killinochi, Mullaithivu, Vavuniya, Mannar

Proposed programme

• Conduct Exam oriented classes at SJC during vacations.

• Take SJC Teachers to organise Special classes in other Districts

• Organise Shramadana Trips/ Curricular-Co curricular Trips for SJC students to other Districts.

• To provide essential needs to the needy children

• To encourage the local school.

(Please refer to Audited Statement Page No. 20)

Name of Donor INCOME Dr. Devakumar 60,000.00 York Tamil Association Canada 61,620.00 Dinesh & Vinita Curtis 33,000.00 Kana & Ranjana Curtis 5,500.00 Patricia Mills Canada 16,500.00 Arjuna & Rowenna Hoole Canada 55,000.00 Lester & Samantha Solea Canada 8,250.00 Ivy Hoole Canada 5,500.00 Kamala Kandiah Canada 3,300.00 Anonymous 1,575.00 Adrian & Lenore Buell Canada 75,000.00 Mrs Chandra Tharmalingam 17,500.00 Chundikuli Trust fund 100,000.00 Total 442,745.00

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Project Area Center Number of Teachers

Number of Students Needs

Shanthapuram - Kilinochchi 4 65 Temporary Shed , Furniture , Education

Materials, Nutrition food, Salary for the teachers.

Thanneerootu - Mullaithivu 4 39

Tharmapuram - Paranthan 4 54

Uduththurai - Pallai 3 18

Stage VII – Education support to the needy children in up-country

At this moment, we have already progressed so far, but the cry of the needy boys and girls in the up-country remind me there is still much work to be done. In addition to St. John’s, Morbray Girls School in Kandy is also in similar circumstances, with their financial status in much need of support. Given the right sponsorship and attention, I sincerely believe we can continue our progress in both schools concerned, with the start of the Stage VII Program being our immediate goal. This is our next step for the future.

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Academic Achievements of Displaced School Children 3rd Term 2011

Grade Honours Good Pass Percentage of Passes Weak Failure Absentees Total

1 11 02 - 65% 06 01 - 20

2 18 03 - 80.7% 05 - - 26

3 14 06 - 83.3% 01 03 - 24

4 18 11 - 69% 03 10 - 42

5 11 12 - 52.2% 05 15 01 44

6 07 05 09 53.8% 02 22 - 45

7 09 12 06 57.4% 02 18 - 47

8 05 07 01 31.3% 08 20 - 41

9 04 07 04 45.4% 09 09 - 33

10 - 05 05 25% 07 19 - 36

11 02 04 01 35% 03 10 - 20

LVI 02 04 01 63.6% 01 03 - 11

UPVI - - - - 02 - - 02

SPVI - 02 - 33.3% 04 - 06

Total 101 80 27 52.3 58 130 01 397

Left without 3rd Term Exam Total

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418

The children who came in weak or failure are due to the failure in English, but they have relatively high average marks.

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Scholarship Results (Grade 5) – August 2011

Anton Thevarasa Nirujan - 156 Marks

G.C.E Ordinary Level Results – December 2011

No of Satudents who sat for the O/L Exam - 23 No of Students Qualified to do A/L - 19 G.C.E Advanced Level Results – August 2011

No of Satudents who sat for the A/L Exam - 12 No of Satudents pass the A/L Exam - 12 Eligible to enter University based on August 2011 Result

Rasaratnam Vinoth – Management Kirushanasamy Parameswaran – Engineering Indramohan Sunoj – Engineering University Admission based on August 2010 Result

Lingakulenthiran Rathees Rangaiya Suthakaran Ramachandran Sutharshan Jeevaratnam Karthigeyan

Fine Arts Management Management Management (Jaffna University) (Jaffna University) (Jaffna University) (Batticalo University)

Sports Achievements of Displaced Children

Provincial Karate Championship - Gold medal – 11, Silver medal – 06, Bronze medal – 08 National level Villupaddu 1st Place - Gold medal – 01

Other games participation

Under 15A Cricket –04, Under 15B Cricket – 02, Under 17A Cricket – 05, Under 13A Soccer – 02, Under 15A Soccer – 03, Under 17B Soccer – 03, Under 19 Soccer – 03, Under 19 Hockey – 07, Under 16 Basket Ball – 03, Under 19 Basket Ball – 03, Athletic Team - 05

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Karate Participation: Blue Belt – 01, Green Belt – 05, Yellow Belt – 30 Cadet Participations Western Band Cadet – 09 Civil Cadet – 12 Land Cadet – 04 Air Cadet – 03 Total Participation in games = 104

v Comments

It is an excellent idea and we thank God for such thoughtfulness to support the Vanni needy children to go through their education at St. John’s. Mr.& Mrs.V.R.Amarasingham My Best wishes go to you and the staff for the success of the gigantic enterprise that you and the alumni of St. John’s have undertaken. M. Morton Peto. I thank the Lord for placing you all in the administration and for giving you all the vision and faith to undertake this huge commitment of caring for and educating these young people. Ravi Casinader. You are all doing an excellent job to our community. N.Jeyakaran (old boy of JHC) God Bless you for the wonderful work you are doing. Catholic Bishop of Canbera I congratulate you all, and earnestly pray that God will steer you all through a very difficult path way “seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” Looking at the pictures of so many little boys in their smart uniforms, the activities of teachers, the well maintained buildings, and the fine gardens gives much hope for the future. Dr.Malati Rajasingham. Thanks for taking care of the IDP kids at St. John’s College. I know earlier days you have to go through some tough times and a lot of challenges to accommodate these kids but today everyone praising about your work and courage. Mr. Hudson Solomons God Bless you for the wonderful work you are doing. Catholic Bishop of Canbera We are very touched to see the kids’ letters and informations. We will appreciate everything that our college is doing for these deserving kids. Wijit & Shorna

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I heard that our school is doing great Service the Displaced School Children which is an excellent news & keep it up. Mr. C. H. Rajkumar I would like to thank you all for the great work you are all doing in accommodating the IDP children and for all your assistance during the past year. Nancy Gunaratnam We received a very good feedback from Raj regarding our program at school and specially from the speeches from the boys and once again, we are very pleased the way you are taking care of the children and thank you all for your services rendered to our school. Mr. Vignapalan Thanks for doing a grat job. Mr. Albert W Anandaraj God bless you and your wonderful work. Rev. Eardley Mendis We feel St. John’s College is like a giant tree spreads her cool shady branches to protect her children with enormous love and care and bringing her children higher up as much as possible. We very much respect to all at your school for broaden-up your arms to protect and secure the future for these kids and more importantly keep-up their smiles on these innocent faces. In fact, any war in any country is capable of punishing innocent people regardless of their age, gender, race or the nationality. It is a monster who can destroy anything without any feeling. We share the warmth of love for all children in your care and spreading our loving kindness to all children, other victims affected by any war, as parents, community members at the end as human beings. St. John’s College refreshes our view as guardian angel looking after kids with an effort to open-up many avenues to keep their future brighten. But after hearing an immense love and kindness within the school environment to keep everybody happy and joyful we felt to express our heartfelt appreciation for all of your efforts on this mammoth task. May the school be success in every possible way! Janaki and Sunil

Country / Project Contacts

Country/Project Contact Email Sri Lanka Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah stjohns@sltnet.lk

Mr. Balaratnarajah – Colombo OBA mgr.wel@pabcbank.com Mr. M. Elampirayan – Jaffna OBA M.Elampirayan@yahoo.com

Eagle Nest -UK Mr. T. Chrishanthan tharma.chrish@googlemail.com Nancy Gunartnam csjppa@gmail.com

SJC-DCETF Canada Victor Sellakandu victor.sellakandu@gmail.com Johnianns of 87 Batch Mr. S Sooriyakumar sooriyakumar@gmail.com Hong Kong Mr. Wijit Sinnaiah bertsui@netvigator.com SJC OBA Sydney Mr. Jeyaram Kanagaratnam jeyaram_k@hotmail.com USA Dr.Karunyan karul@verizon.net SJC OBA Melbourne Mr. Jude Prakash prakash211@yahoo.com Johnianns of 90 Batch Mr. Jeganathan Markandu jmarkandu@gmail.com Johnianns of 2000 Batch Mr. T. Harishanth theva1981@gmail.com Denmark Mr. T. Thevarajah tnoelt@hotmail.com Norway Mr. Angelo Snell angelo.snell@gmail.com

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If you are interested in supporting the Needy Children, below are some estimates for your consideration.

Expenditure/ Sponsorship Amount: (from 1.1.2012) 1. Day scholar annual Rs 15,000/=, 2. Hostel annual / Single parent / Needy annual Rs 75,000/=, 3. Orphan Rs 100,000/=

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” Math 25:12

INFORMATION TO THE DONORS

Payments may be made directly at the college office or through the banking system (Details of which are given hereunder), or through the respective OBA’s. Name of Account : ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, JAFFNA, SRI LANKA. Account Number : 012-155644-040 Bank Branch : HSBC, 145 KKS Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka Swift No : HSBCLKLX If you transfer any funds to the above account please inform us to enable us acknowledge receipt. If you are interested to support the needy please fill this and send it to St. John’s College (stjohns@sltnet.lk) I ............................................................................................................................................................... (Full Name) of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Address) agree to sponsor……....…….child / children from the victims of the war or needy and I will pay my

contribution annually in advance / Half yearly in advance / Thrice an year in advance / Block Donation to

create a Trust fund (Interest will be used)

________________ ________________________

Date Signature

Please let us know the following details:

Name of Sponsor....................................................................................................................................

Mailing address of sponsor....................................................................................................................

Email address of sponsor.......................................................................................................................

We appreciate your concern for the development of St. John’s.

Rev. N.J. Gnanaponrajah Principal

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

RECIEPT AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01st January to 31st December 2011. NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS

Income Note - 01 IDP Sponsor NAME LKR SJCDCETF Canada & USA 3,325,615.00 Democracy for Tamils(SJCDCETF) 394,650.90 Eagle Nest Chundikuli Trust Fund 3,003,026.20 SJC OBA Sydney 1,298,700.00 Johnians of 87 Batch 420,669.00 Mr M M R S Rodrigo 240,000.00 St Ninian's Anglican Church Canada 142,009.15 Mr V R Amarasingam 44,000.00 Mr Nathaniel Ariaratnam 60,000.00 Dr Henry&Vasanthi Rajaratnam 60,000.00 Mr.Bertram Ganagasingam 60,000.00 Rev N J Gnanaponrajah 84,000.00 OBA South Sri Lanka-Gr 6 24,000.00 Ms Sharmini Dushyenthi Sinniah 12,000.00 Mr Rohinton Emmanuel 12,000.00 Mr Shanthan Navaratnam 60,000.00 Rev G D Anandarajan 60,000.00 Mrs Girvani Manoharan 58,931.06 Mr N Jeyakaran 15,000.00 Inner Wheel Club 120,000.00 Mr V S Wijayaratnam 60,000.00 Mr Anton Shiran Rajaratnam 85,000.00 Mr Albert Williams Anandaraj 103,077.00 Mrs Antonia David 18,300.00 Mr T Noel Thevarajah 229,135.00 Dr N Ketheesan 80,000.00 Tamil Church Melbourne 94,056.00 Mr M Elampriyan 5,000.00 Anila Dias Bandaranayake 132,000.00 Mr Bryan Buchan 93,756.00 Mr L C Arulpragasam 57,726.38 Mr G Suhanthakumar 110,472.00 Mr Rajan Canagaratnam 338,631.90 Trust Interest 493,578.00 Eagle Nest - PPA UK 2,656,440.20 Total 14,051,773.79

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTD…)

Note - 02 Direct Gift to Children R/NO NAME LKR

990 SJCDCETF Canada & USA (Total 173,620-CGC 45,000) Suit Cases 128,620.00

997 Mrs C P Bartlett Meals & White Shirt 151,350.00

16 Mr.P.Rajkumar(Canada) - Meals 36,000.00 63 PPA UK - Rathees - Medical) 290,000.00

270 Mr Rahulan Vamadeva(Meals) 28,000.00 274 Mr & Mrs M A Jeyarajah 25,000.00 370 Mr T Sriram - Clothings 103,559.00 371 Mr & Mrs Thambiah-English improvement 7,000.00 372 Mrs K Vignarajah (UK)-Birthday gift 4,500.00 390 Mr K C Sathiakumarasingam - Meals 35,000.00 410 Mr & Mrs Ragavan (Meals) 21,140.00 413 Ronald Solomons Joel (Meals) 11,000.00

Laptop for Project Staff 70,000.00 Advertisement 31,747.20

Total 942,916.20

Note - 03 Endowment / Trust Fund NAME LKR Mr P E Rajan Vethanayagam 219,407.00 Jeeva & Saathiya Daniel 16,300.00 Mr & Mrs Jeyarajah(Addendum) 5,000.00 Mr W A Vijayakumar 160,162.50 Ms Geeta Jeevaratnam 399,636.68 Mrs Joyce Nirmala Mahilrajan 10,000.00 Karunairaj Mark Maithran 8,000.00 Mr N Vasantharuban 20,000.00 Mr & Mrs Bulah Venukanan 15,000.00 Mr Selton Navaratnam 5,670.00 Mr Ruban Gabriel 13,000.00 Ms Grace Jeyaratnam 22,400.00 Mrs Sasi Ariaratnam 10,000.00 Mr A Thangarajah 25,000.00 Frank Whilsmith Love Life 109,286.10 Mr T Gunaseelan 7,000.00 Mrs Therese Selvaratnam & Fam 50,000.00 Mr V R Amarasingam 91,463.00 C/F 1,187,325.28

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTD…) LKR

B/F 1,187,325.28 Mr Shervin Arsakularatne Australia 6,000.00 Mr John Alex 17,650.00 Mr S Suganthan 5,000.00 OBA Jaffna 400,000.00 Mrs Rajeswary Paul 152,000.00 Mrs Jayanthay Hapugoda & Friends 5,000.00 Mr Jonathan Sinnathamby 73,893.00 Mrs Nayanthi Thurairatnam $200 22,400.00 Mr & Mrs Mc coy 11,500.00 J W T Rotary International 2,705,000.00 Eagle Nest 653,045.00 Tamil Church of New Southwales 99,891.67 Mr & Mrs M Balakrishnan 241,090.00 Mrs Rupasingam 403,121.00 Mr G Suhanthakumar 39,171.00 Total 6,022,086.95

Note -04 IDP Stage Six

R/NO NAME LKR 277 Dr Devakumar(Tharmapuram) 60,000.00 284 York Tamil Asso Canada 61,620.00 319 Dinesh & Vinita Curtis 33,000.00 320 Kana & Ranjana Curtis 5,500.00 321 Patricia Mills Canada 16,500.00 322 Arjuna & Rowenna Hoole Canada 55,000.00 323 Lester & Samantha Solea Canada 8,250.00 324 Ivy Hoole Canada 5,500.00 325 Kamala Kandiah Canada 3,300.00 326 Anonymous 1,575.00 327 Adrian & Lenore Buell Canada 75,000.00 377 Mrs Chandra Tharmalingam 17,500.00 423 Through CGC, PPA UK 100,000.00

Total 442,745.00

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTD…)

Note - 05 Students Sponsorship programme School Fees 2,947,200.00 Hostel Fees 6,936,000.00 Stationery 202,056.00 Medical 41,640.00 Clothing 159,475.00 Games 230,267.00 Travelling 273,500.00 Tution Fees 178,657.00 Hair cut 14,433.00 Musical Instruments 1,415.00 Sanitary 47,456.00 Material and maintenance 1,878.00

11,033,977.00

Note - 06 Direct Gift to Children R/NO NAME LKR

990 SJCDCETF Canada & USA (Total 173,620-CGC 45,000) Suit Cases 128,620.00

997 Mrs C P Bartlett Meals & White Shirt 154,835.00

16&38 Mr.P.Rajkumar(Canada) – Meals 36,000.00 63 PPA UK - Rathees - Medical) 290,000.00 270 Mr Rahulan Vamadeva - (Meals) 27,850.00 274 Mr & Mrs M A Jeyarajah 25,000.00 370 Mr T Sriram – Clothings 103,559.00 371 Mr & Mrs Thambiah-English improvement 7,000.00 372 Mrs K Vignarajah (UK)-Birthday gift 4,500.00 390 Mr K C Sathiakumarasingam - Meals 35,000.00 410 Mr & Mrs Ragavan (Meals) 20,660.00 413 Ronald Solomons Joel (Meals) 11,000.00

Chundikuli Trust Fund-Laptop 70,000.00 Chundikuli Trust Fund-Advertisement 31,747.20

Total 945,771.20

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTD…)

Note - 07 Endowment / Trust Fund LKR NAME

Mr P E Rajan Vethanayagam 219,407.00 Jeeva & Saathiya Daniel 16,300.00 Mr & Mrs Jeyarajah(Addendum) 5,000.00 Mr W A Vijayakumar 160,162.50 Ms Geeta Jeevaratnam 399,636.68 Mrs Joyce Nirmala Mahilrajan 10,000.00 Karunairaj Mark Maithran 8,000.00 Mr N Vasantharuban 20,000.00 Mr & Mrs Bulah Venukanan 15,000.00 Mr Selton Navaratnam 5,670.00 Mr Ruban Gabriel 13,000.00 Ms Grace Jeyaratnam 22,400.00 Mrs Sasi Ariaratnam 10,000.00 Mr A Thangarajah 25,000.00 Frank Whilsmith Love Life 109,286.10 Mr T Gunaseelan 7,000.00 Mrs Therese Selvaratnam & Fam 50,000.00 Mr V R Amarasingam 91,463.00 Mr Shervin Arsakularatne Australia 6,000.00 Mr John Alex 17,650.00 Mr S Suganthan 5,000.00 OBA Jaffna 400,000.00 Mrs Rajeswary Paul 152,000.00 Mrs Jayanthay Hapugoda & Friends 5,000.00 Mr Jonathan Sinnathamby 73,893.00 Mrs Nayanthi Thurairatnam $200 22,400.00 Mr & Mrs Mc coy 11,500.00 J W T Rotary International 2,705,000.00 Eagle Nest 653,045.00 Tamil Church of New Southwales 99,891.67 Mr & Mrs M Balakrishnan 241,090.00 Mrs Rupasingam 403,121.00 Mr G Suhanthakumar 39,171.00 Total 6,022,086.95

Note - 08 IDP Staff Salary Mr. D.J. Thevathasan 15000x10 150,000.00 R. Nishan 11000x12 132,000.00 A. Donald 11000x12 132,000.00 Mrs. M. N. Sugirtharaj 11000x12 132,000.00 Total 546,000.00

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PROJECT :- INTERNALLY DISPLACED SCHOOL CHILDREN PROJECT AT ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE JAFFNA.

NOTE TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTD…)

Note - 09 IDP Hostel Staff Salary T. Atputharaj 7500x12 90,000.00 S. Muthulingam 20000x12 240,000.00 S. Suvendran 10000x7 70,000.00 G. Vijirathan 11000x12 132,000.00 Total 532,000.00

Note - 10 IDP Hostel Staff Meals R. Nishan 4000x12 48,000.00 A. Donald 4000x12 48,000.00 T. Atputharaj 4000x12 48,000.00 S. Muthulingam 4000x12 48,000.00 S. Suvendran 4000x12 48,000.00 G. Vijirathan 4000x12 48,000.00 Total 288,000.00

Note - 11 Repairs and Maintenance Dianing Hall Maintenance 16,840.00 Paint and others 24,348.00 Electrical Material 7,232.00 Plumbing Material and Net 5,487.00 Total 53,907.00

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St. John’s College Making a profound difference in the Internally Displaced School Children's life St. John’s College, Main Street, Jaffna. Sri Lanka Tel/ Fax No: + 94 (0) 21 222 2432 / 077 154 093

2011

Principal: Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah Vice Principal: Mr. S.Antonypillai Vice Principal: Mr. P.Sriharan Head Master Primary School: Mr. A.H.Gnanarajan Welfare Officer: Mr. D.J Thevathason

Project Co-ordinator: Mrs. Damayanthi Lawrance

Email: stjohns@sltnet.lk Web: www.jaffnastjohnscollege.com