Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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B
- Battle of the Rocks
- The annual 'Big Match' cricket encounter against rival St. Anne's College, the most significant event in the school calendar.
- Blue and Gold
- The school colors, often used to refer to the school spirit or the official uniform tie and badge.
D
- Devans
- The standard demonym for current students and alumni of Maliyadeva College.
H
- Hostel Grounds
- The open area surrounding the residential quarters used for informal recreation by boarders.
M
- MCAA
- Maliyadeva College Alumni Association, though primarily for graduates, it is frequently referenced by students regarding school support.
- MCBSF
- Maliyadeva College Buddhist Students' Federation, the largest religious student organization on campus.
- MCIT
- Maliyadeva College IT Society, the primary student organization for information technology and digital media.
- MCIU
- Maliyadeva College Interact Unit, the school's chapter of the Interact Club focused on community service.
- MCLU
- Maliyadeva College Leo Unit, the student branch of the Lions Club International.
O
- Old Canteen
- A reference to the original dining area, sometimes used to distinguish from newer extensions or temporary stalls.
T
- The Canteen
- The main food service area where students purchase snacks, lunch, and beverages during intervals.
- The Hostel
- The primary residential facility for students living on campus, often referred to simply as 'The Hostel' by the student body.
- The Rock
- A nickname for the school or its location, derived from the 'Elephant Rock' (Ethagala) that overlooks Kurunegala.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Centenary Building
- A multi-story classroom block constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the college.
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- College Canteens
- Interval
- The designated mid-morning break period when students visit the canteen or play on the grounds.
- Main Hall
- The iconic, colonial-style central building used for formal assemblies, ceremonies, and examinations.
- Prefects' Guild
- The highest student leadership body responsible for maintaining discipline and organizing school-wide events.
- Science Lab
- The dedicated block for physics, chemistry, and biology practicals, often used as a landmark for the upper school area.
- The Crest
- The school emblem worn on the shirt pocket; students are expected to ensure it is visible and correctly placed at all times.
- The Pavilion
- The structure overlooking the main cricket grounds, used for sports events and team gatherings.
- White and White
- The mandatory school uniform consisting of a white shirt and white trousers (for seniors) or shorts (for juniors).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.