Royal History Crossword
Across
- 1. "Villa de la __________", the troopship that was torpedoed during the First World War, taking the lives of many Schoolboy Volunteers from Royal College and Trinity College.
- 3. Mrs.__________, the first lady teacher at Royal, was appointed in 1902 to French.
- 4. Homeland of the Rev. Joseph Marsh, recently held a referendum for independence.
- 10. The first College Magazine for general circulation was known as the 'Colombo Academy __________'
- 12. First ever Head Prefect of Royal College, appointed in 1920.
- 13. The first ever Vice Principal of Royal College.
- 15. St. Elmo de __________, was the first Royalist to become a teacher at Royal.
- 16. Lord __________, the second ever English Cricket Captain, Captained the Royal College team against the Colombo Cricket Club in 1882.
- 17. Zulki __________ captained the Royal College Team in the Historic Bradby Shield win with a score of 83 - 00 in 2002.
Down
- 2. The Upper and Middle Schools shifted to this road during World War II.
- 4. The Prize Giving was first known as "__________ Day".
- 5. 'Donald __________' is known as the 'Father of Boxing' at Royal.
- 6. Edmund de __________, a Royalist, composed the S. Thomas' College Anthem.
- 7. Mrs F. D. __________ designed the modern College Arms in 1922.
- 8. The oldest prize at Royal, first awarded in 1846.
- 9. Principal J. B. Cull earned this nickname thanks to his Red hair and beard.
- 11. Brand of the School's Grand Piano bought by the Music Society in the 1920's.
- 14. "School of Our Fathers" was first sung by the Royal College Choir at the __________ Shield Competition.
- 15. The Anthem of the Royal Preparatory School was known as the "Song of the R.P.S. __________".
- 16. First 'Principal' of the 'Colombo Academy'.