Inter-school festival of Debating 2017

Saiva Mangayar Kalaham Hindu Ladies College was awarded the winner of Vivaadh Viza 2017, the 14th Inter-school festival of Debating. It was recently organized by the Tamil Literary Association of St. Peter's College, Colombo 4. Twelve Tamil medium schools in the Colombo district participated in this debate competition.

The final debate, under the topic "Role of media in Unity of Sri Lanka," was held at the St Peter's College auditorium.

Former Professor of University of Colombo S. Santhirasekaram and St. Peter's College Rector Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin presided and handed over awards. The final debate was between Colombo Royal College and Wellawatha Saiva Mangayar Kalaham Hindu Ladies College.