Choral Evensong on the eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration
Thomian Fun Fair 2023
STC vs DSS
Thomians win the Sri Lanka Schools Tamil Debating Championship 2023
STC vs SJC
K.D.K.Perera & K.K.N.Kamalchandra : The Head and Deputy Head Prefect
Following the end of term for J.N.Dela and L.M.Pereira, a representative of the media unit had a sit down with their successors to the College Offices of Head and Deputy Head Prefect, Dulmeth Perera and Kaveesh Kamalchandra (respectively).
Continue ReadingS. Thomas’ vs Isipathana 1st XV
Nursery visits the Air Force Museum
STC wins 1st XV Rugby match against Wesley
Form 2 Goes on a field trip
Kailasa ’23 – Beats Redefined
Captain of the 1st XV Rugby Team 2023
Trinity Sunday service led by the choirs of Bishop’s College and S. Thomas’ College
Old Boys vs 1st XV Rugby Encounter for the Jason Martenstyn trophy
Rugby Fixtures 2023
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2022
The G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examinations are scheduled to be held from the 29th of May 2023 to the 8th of June 2023.
We wish all our students from the batch of 2022 who will be sitting for the exam all the very best.
Good Luck Boys!
HISTORY OF SCOUTING | STC MOUNT LAVINIA
The College was relocated to Mount Lavinia from Mutwal in 1918 by the first Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Revd James Chapman, scouting was promoted as a significant activity in producing well-rounded Thomians.
Continue ReadingDr. R. L. Hayman
By BY THIRU ARUMUGAM
Dr.R.L.Hayman (1902-1983) He dedicated his life to the education of the Ceylonese
Rollo Lenden Hayman MA, DPhil (Oxon), MBE, was born in London on December 14, 1902. He was the son of William Hayman, a General Practitioner. The family later moved to Bournemouth on the south coast of England. Dr Hayman was the founding father of S. Thomas’ College at Gurutalawa.
Continue ReadingCycle Parade 2023
The Cycle Parade of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia will be held on the 11th of March 2023, from 4.00 pm onwards. The parade will begin at S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Kollupitiya, and make its way to S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia. The Cycle Parade will be followed by a mini carnival at College.
Please be informed that the parade will consist of only bicycles.
ALL VEHICLES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED! (Buses/Trucks/Personal Vehicles) Anyone wanting to join the parade may do so on a bicycle or on foot.
01st XI Tournament Match – STC gain first innings points vs PoW
STC choosing to bat first scored 191 with Thisen Eheliyagoda 55, Romesh mendis 40 being the notable contributors on day 01 after the 3rd session was washed out.
Continue ReadingJoint Service with the Choir of Trinity College, Kandy
The annual joint service with the choir of Trinity College Kandy and the choir of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia will be held on the 26th of February 2023 from 7.30am onwards. All are welcome.
Lower School takes a walk on the beach – 2023
Students of the Lower 3 and Upper 3 took a walk on the beach learning about marine life, the importance of cleaning the beach and of course having fun in the sand, as part of their activity day.
See pictures below.
Continue ReadingLower School Arts and Crafts 2023
The students of the Lower School put together an Arts and Crafts Fair to coincide with the Old Boys Day on the 11th of February 2023. The fair was concluded very successfully thanks to the creativity and hardwork of the students and the untiring efforts of the teachers of the Lower School.
A glimpse of the creativity displayed by the boys can be seen in the pictures below.
Continue Reading01st XI Traditional Match – Gilmore Jayasuriya ends in draw after Joes follow-on
St.Joseph’s College won the toss and elected to field first.
STC got off to a decent start at 51 for no loss with Thisen Eheliyagoda scoring 46. But Muditha Dissanayake 5/44 had STC in trouble at 64/5 before Nathan Caldera 113 and Senesh Hettiarachchi 59 scoring a 100+ partnership to get STC to a formidable 285.
Continue Reading01st XI Tournament Match – Exciting draw in Kandy as STC pushed for win against SACK
S.Thomas’ College Vs St Sebastian’s College Traditional Match Played at Mount-Lavinia on the 27th & 28th January 2023.
Continue ReadingPrize Giving 2022
The annual Prize Giving ceremony of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for the year of 2022 was held on Founder’s Day, the 3rd of February, 2023 at College Main Hall. The Chief Guest for the event was Bishop Keerthisiri Fernando, the Vicar-General of the Diocese of Kurunagala. All prizes, class and special prizes for 2022, excluding that of the lower school were awarded.
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Ves Mangalya
Art Exhibition
The Art Club of S. Thomas’ College, will be having an Art Exhibition in the Auditorium ’79 on Friday the 24th (after 3.00pm) and Saturday the 25th (full day) of February 2023.
All are welcome.
Chandimal Fernando presents Tribute to MS
In association with the Staff Club of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Chandimal Fernando will be presenting a concert in tribute to M.S. Fernando at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on Sunday the 19th of February 2023 at 7.30pm.
Continue ReadingOld Boy’s Day 2023
The Old Boy’s Day is scheduled to be held on Saturday the 11th of February 2023
The following events have been organised in keeping with the Old Boy’s Day:
Continue ReadingBishop James Chapman Medal of Honour
This award was introduced by the present Warden at the Prize Giving for 2016, the year that the College celebrated the 165th anniversary of our foundation, not only to remember our revered Founder, Bishop James Chapman, the 1st Anglican Bishop of Colombo, but also to recognize a student who exemplifies and demonstrates what the citation that accompanies the Medal states, “the values of faith, courage, service above self, loyalty, and integrity” and thus fulfils the Founder’s Vision of education:
Continue ReadingOld Boys Sports Week – 2023
Prize List 2022
The Warden’s Report and Prize list is given below.
Continue ReadingPrize Giving 2022
The Annual Prize Giving for the year 2022 was held on the 03rd of February 2023 in the College Main Hall.
Continue Reading01st XI Traditional Match – STC take major honors in drawn game
S.Thomas’ College Vs St Sebastian’s College Traditional Match Played at Mount-Lavinia on the 27th & 28th January 2023.
Continue Reading01st XI Traditional Match – Halangoda Atapattu Trophy game drawn
HALANGODA -ATAPATTU 4th ANNUAL CRICKET ENCOUNTER
S.Thomas’ College vs Ananda College First XI Traditional match played at Mount Lavinia on the 21st & 22nd January 2023.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The much anticipated ‘Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ was held on the 4th of December at 6pm in the Chapel of the Transfiguration, after a span of 2 years, when we were unable to have a congregation due to Covid restrictions.
Continue ReadingG C E Ordinary Level Examination – 2021
(Postponed from December 2021 to May 2022, and results released in December 2022)
Walk-a-Mile: Thomians Near and Far work together raising funds for 4 key Projects in monumental effort
In a one of a kind project undertaken by the Old Boys’ Association of S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, together with the Gurutalawa OBA, the Walk-a-Mile project is approaching its conclusion, having raised funds for 4 key infrastructure initiatives for the College.
Continue Reading1st XI Cricket – Mendis and Tillakaratne shine for S.Thomas’
S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia faced De Mazenod College, Kandana in a 1st XI fifty over tournament game. The match was played at Kandana on the 3rd of October, 2022. The captain of De Mazenod College won the toss and elected to field first.
Continue ReadingG C E Advanced Level Examination – 2021
(Postponed from August 2021 to February 2022 and results released in August 2022)
1st XI Cricket – Thomians bounce back with a major win over DS!
The 1st XI Cricket Team of S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia took on D.S.Senanyake College on the 23rd of September in the 1st XI Cricket Team’s limited overs campaign. D.S.Senayake College won the toss and decided to bowl first on a dry pitch at the Big Club Grounds.
Continue ReadingHockey – The 21st Annual Royal-Thomian Hockey Encounter
Royal-Thomian encounters have always been the highlight of any sport and sportsman’s career at both these schools as the rivalry between the two schools extend beyond the institutions with large audiences from all around Colombo gathering to see the Blues face off.
Continue ReadingSwimming – A STELLAR PERFORMANCE FROM THE THOMIAN SWIMMING TEAM
The Thomian swimming team started off the All Island Swimming tournament with a bang, winning four gold medals on the first day.
Continue ReadingU-17 Cricket – Thomians fight to the end but Trinity emerges victorious
The U-17 Cricket team of S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia took on Trinity College Kandy in the semi-final of the U-17 Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Tournament at the Surrey Cricket Ground in Maggona on the 17th of September 2022. S.Thomas’ College won the toss and elected to bat first on the Beruwala surface.
Continue ReadingSailing- Royal Thomian Sailing: Down to the Wire!
The 7th Annual Royal-Thomian Sailing Regatta for the Ranil Dias Memorial Trophy was held on the 23rd and 24th of September 2022 at the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club.
Continue ReadingDebating- Thomian wins the best speaker award at SLSDC
The Sri Lanka Schools Debating Competition (SLSDC), organised by the Law Faculty of the University of Colombo, was held between the 27th of August and the 4th of September.
Continue ReadingU16 Rugby – The 2nd Annual Encounter for the M. E. C. Perera Trophy
The Under 16 Rugby Football Team of S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, took on the Under 16 team of Science College, for the M. E. C. Perera Trophy at the Science College Grounds, in Mount Lavinia, on the 16th of September 2022.
Continue ReadingU17 Basketball – A Team To Remember!
The Sri Lanka Schools Under 17 Basketball tournament was held on Friday, the 16th of September.
Continue Reading1st XI Cricket – Mahith Perera’s skill is too much for Maliyadeva!
The 1st XI cricket team of S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia took on Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala at the Big Club Grounds on the 16th of September in a limited-overs encounter in the cricket team’s limited-overs league campaign. Maliyadeva College won the toss and opted to bat first.
Continue ReadingRifle Shooting – Individual Qualifying Test in Air Rifle Air Pistol Shooting 2022
The Individual Qualifying Test in Air Rifle Air Pistole Shooting was organized by the Sri Lankan School Shooting Sports Association and was held at D. S. Senanayaka college, Colombo on the 3rd of September 2022.
Continue Reading1st XI Cricket – A valiant effort by Thomians, yet they fail to prevent a Sebastian victory.
The 1st XI Cricket Team of S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia took on St.Sebastians College, Moratuwa in a limited overs encounter in the cricket team’s league campaign. After an interruption by rain and the number of overs being reduced to 36 overs, the Thomians lost the toss and were put into bat on the Moratuwa surface.
Continue Reading11th Annual Trinity – Thomian Football encounter
The 11th Annual Trinity – Thomian Football encounter was held at the Big Club Grounds of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia on the 14th of September 2022. This encounter comprised of the under 16 encounter, the old boys encounter and the under 19 encounter. Mr. Janesh Ratnadasa, an old Thomian was invited as the Chief Guest of this event.
Continue ReadingRomesh Mendis’s brilliance was not enough to save S.Thomas’
The College 1st XI Cricket Team took on Gurukula College in a limited-overs encounter at the Big Club Grounds on the 10th of September.
Continue Reading2022 Zonal Athletics meet
The 2022 Zonal Athletics meet was held from the 6th to the 9th of September at St Sebastian’s College grounds with 45 schools participating. The Thomian Athletics team emerged 1st runners up with 53 College Athletes qualifying for the Western Provincial meet happening later this year.
Continue ReadingThe Field is Set and ready for Play
‘With great power comes great responsibility’. Who would expect to learn life-lessons or gain insights for tackling ‘real-life’ situations from a fictional movie called ‘The Amazing Spider Man’? Well, surprisingly this quote is very true and apt for the newly appointed Head and Deputy Head Prefects.
Continue ReadingThomian Cricket Season kicks off this Saturday with Romesh at the Helm
After a very short break between seasons, the Thomian Cricketers are back on the field and ready to take on any opposition in the upcoming 2022/2023 cricket season, with Romesh Mendis as the Captain of the 1st XI team.
Continue ReadingChin up ‘Thora’
“It doesn’t really matter whether you win or lose the game; what counts is how you played the game.” Coming into this game as the underdogs, Chariya and his young Thomian side kept their spirits up as they fought hard against a renowned and experienced Pathanian squad.”
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Thomian Swimmers dominate at Novices Championships
The College Swimming Team performed exceptionally well at the All Island Novices Aquatics Championship conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association, which took place on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of August.
1st XI Soccer – Thomians make progress to Provincial Tournament after winning Zonals
After their recent success at the Football Divisionals tournament, the Thomian First XI and Under 18 Football teams qualified for the Football Zonals tournament which took place on Friday, the 19th of August 2022.
Continue ReadingSTC win Western Province Hockey Title after 19 years
The U-20 Western province tournament, a much awaited event for the U-20 hockey team, marked the beginning of their playing season. A long line of matches and tournaments lay ahead. The team faced off against Bandaranayake College Gampaha, in their qualifying round, dominating with a score of 14 – 0 – which is speculated to be the highest number of goals scored in the tournament. The match served as a great confidence boost for the team before advancing forward to the quarter finals.
Continue ReadingSTC Nursery Website Launched!
The website of the Nursery of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia was launched recently. The website nursery.stcmount.lk features a variety of useful content for students, parents and other stakeholders of the College Nursery.
Gurutalawa Day at Mount Lavinia – 22nd June 2022
A celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of S. Thomas’ College at Gurutalawa
Continue ReadingThomian bowlers prove their mettle as the ball dominates the bat
S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia took on Thurstan College, Colombo for a two day match on the 3rd of June, 2022 at the S.Thomas’ College Big Club Grounds. Ryan Fernando, the Thomian captain won the toss and elected to bat first.
Continue Reading75th Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
5th December 2021
6.00 PM onwards
Prize List for 2020
Reopening the Primary School
Further to the notice issued by the Ministry of Education, we are absolutely delighted to announce the reopening of the Primary School (all grades from Kindergarten to Upper III) on Tuesday the 26th of October 2021 according to the schedule given in this circular. Please read through the circular and note all the information given herein.
Continue ReadingTeachers’ Day Assembly
A special assembly to celebrate Teachers’ Day was held on the 6th of October 2021. The assembly recognised teachers who have contributed long years of service to the school.
Continue ReadingThe Ternion Issue 6 – 2021
The Official Newspaper of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia – The Ternion, has been published for the month of October!
Continue ReadingChildren’s Day Assembly
A special assembly to celebrate Children’s Day was held on the 1st of October 2021 with the participation of the Bishop of Colombo, the Warden, the Sub Warden, the Chaplains, Staff and Students of the school.
Continue ReadingIAL Results 2021
Despite the numerous obstacles, the rapid changes, and the uncertainties, the students of the International A/level section achieved new heights in the results they produced at the Summer 2021 International A/S Level and A/Level examination held in May. These grades were achieved solely by the students, by performing exceptionally well in the unseen examination conducted by Pearson and marked by external examiners. Further, 99% of the syllabus was covered online with only a few sessions of revision held in school. Yet the boys persevered and did not give up on themselves, their teachers, or the school.
Continue ReadingO/Level Class of 2020 – Results
Following a 6 month wait, the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination for 2020 held in March 2021, were released yesterday, and we are indeed delighted to announce that the batch has performed exceptionally well, considering the fact that most of their education was conducted virtually due to the pandemic.
Continue ReadingCANTAMUS | A Virtual Concert
The Canto Perpetua Choir of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia has come together yet again with a virtual performance in Concert form. CANTAMUS – A Virtual Concert, was premiered on YouTube at 6.00 pm on Saturday, 11th September 2021.
Continue ReadingEvensong of the Feast of the Transfiguration
Letter to Old Boys from the Warden
Feast of St Thomas the Apostle,
3rd July 2021
Dear Fellow Thomians,
Fraternal greetings from the School by the Sea.
As we start the second half of 2021 still in a situation where S. Thomas’, together with all schools in Sri Lanka, remains closed, I thought I should write to you to keep you informed of how things are going at the moment, so you will have accurate and up to date information about the state of things for your various alumni groups.
Continue ReadingThe Ternion Issue 4 – 2021
The Official Newspaper of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia – The Ternion, has been published for the month of August!
Continue ReadingThomian Empowerment
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a great leader? Did you ever ponder on what truly makes a man an exemplary leader? Here’s the best opportunity for Thomians to learn a few highly required areas by leaders and even successful and exemplary citizens.
Continue ReadingJana Gee by students of the Lower Secondary School
Recorded by the students of Grade 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Lower IV to Lower VI) together with their teacher Mrs. Lakshani Amarathunga, this video is a compilation of a variety of Jana Gee (Folk Songs).
Continue ReadingThe Ternion Issue 3 – 2021
The Official Newspaper of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia – The Ternion, has been published for the month of August!
Continue ReadingG.C.E Advanced Level Examination 2020
We are pleased to announce that members of the College’s Class of 2020 have performed extremely well at the G C E Advanced Level Examination held in October 2020. The results were released a couple of weeks ago, and an overall summary of the results is given below.
The Liturgy of Good Friday
The Liturgy of Good Friday will be streamed live from the Chapel of the Transfiguration from 8.00 am onwards on the 2nd of April 2021.
Continue ReadingThe Ternion Issue 2 – 2021
STC Nursery
Click here to access the Nursery Website
Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
A recorded Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Transfiguration of our Lord by the Choir of the Chapel of the Transfiguration – S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia can be found at the following link. Given the fact that we were unable to have the usual services in connection with our Chapel Feast this year we hope you find this offering, recorded under a number of limitations, uplifting and inspiring.
Continue ReadingWhile You Are At Home Helping Children Cope during the COVID1 Pandemic
While You Are At Home: Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sohani Fernando, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
8th April 2020
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind to say the least, shaking us to the very core, evoking mixed emotions from deep within namely: sorrow, grief, anger, frustration, fear, worry, depression, anxiety, confusion, tranquility, calmness, empathy, love, and gratitude. Everyday
Continue ReadingExcerpts from While You Are At Home Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Excerpts from
While You Are At Home: Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sohani Fernando, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
8th April 2020
Resources for Parents and Children
Resources for Parents
https://www.covid19parenting.com/tips-in-other-languages CDC (English, Sinhalese, Tamil)
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/children-coping-factsheet-508.pdf (CDC Center for Disease Control, USA)
http://childrenwithanxiety.com/how-to-teach-children-with-anxiety-diaphragmatic-breathing.html
Continue ReadingManchanayake saves the day for Royal in Battle of the Blues draw
Dasis Manchanayake made an unbeaten 53 to pull Royal College out of deep trouble on day 3 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds. After seeing Royal declare on 282, S Thomas’ finished on 127/5 as the game drew to a close.
Manchanayake, playing in his 1st Royal-Thomian, showed absolutely no nerves in the middle, playing a controlled knock, after coming in to bat with the score on 177/6 – Royal still 43 runs away from avoiding the follow-on. The elegant left-hander put on 24 alongside Isiwara Dissanayake before taking the lead in his partnership with Lahiru Madusanka which was worth 67.
Continue ReadingRoyal in trouble after late wickets
S Thomas’ College picked up 4 crucial wickets in the final session of play on day 2 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter to leave Royal College in a bit of trouble on 127/4, trailing by 242 runs.
The game was looking like it was heading for a certain draw with the Thomians batting out the 1st session of play to reach 369 before Royal’s openers Kamil Mishara and Kushan Kulasooriya too inexplicably just looked to occupy the crease in the afternoon session of play.
Continue ReadingDe Mel, Fernando star as S. Thomas’ take honours on day 1 of Battle of the Blues
Shalin de Mel (85) and Ryan Fernando (70) propped S. Thomas’ College up on day 1 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter as the School by the Sea finished on 271/6 after being sent in to bat by Royal College.
De Mel and opening partner Dilmin Rathnayake survived the all-important first hour of play, despite the best efforts of Kavindu Pathirathne, who got the ball to move early on. The right-arm quick did manage to cause a bit of trouble with the new ball, troubling Rathnayake in particular. Rathnayake was lucky to survive a few streaky shots and was given a life when he was dropped at gully in the 11th over but nevertheless he and his partner de Mel put on a valuable 49-run stand to give S. Thomas’ a steady start.
Continue ReadingSTC excel in Diving and Table Tennis
S. Thomas’ College won the 2020 Novices Diving Championship with 127 points, conducted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU), defeating arch rivals Royal College earlier today.
Continue ReadingInter House Athletics Meet 2020
The Annual Royal-Thomian Mini Battle 2020
STC PRIZE GIVING 2020: A CELEBRATION OF 169 YEARS OF THE THOMIAN ETHOS
The annual Prize Giving of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia recognizing the academic and extra-curricular achievements of 2019 was held on Friday 31st January 2020 under the patronage of the Rt Rev’d Dhiloraj Canagasabey, Lord Bishop of Colombo and Chairman of the STC Board of Governors who presided over the event, Mrs Hemamali Bibile, Principal of Carey College, Colombo who was Chief Guest and Mr. Maurice Bibile, members of the Clergy, the Board of Governors, Old Boys’ Association, Parents, Heads of other Schools, and a number of distinguished invitees.
Continue ReadingWe Will Rock You!
Fans both young and old gathered at the famous Quadrangle of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for an evening of Rock’n’Roll on the 7th of February 2020 for “We Will Rock You”, organized by the UN Club and Interact Club in collaboration with the Rifle Shooters of S. Thomas’ College, which brought together many talents, both professional and amateur, in aid of rebuilding the age old shooting range.
Continue ReadingSound Mind Sound Body: STC Goes Where Others Fear To Tread
It was in 2014 that a private Christian boy’s school in Colombo took the plunge, and decided to introduce Sound Mind Sound Body to its students. It is a programme that teaches children, amongst other things, to be respectful of the other, staying safe from sexual predators, breaking down gender stereotyping, anti-bullying, the effects of drugs, protecting the environment, and sexual and reproductive rights.
Continue ReadingTrinitians overcome Thomians in second-half blitz
Trinity College pulled off a scrappy but deserving victory over St. Thomas’ College as they managed to retain the Canon R. S. De Saram Shield for the 4th year running. Despite the halftime scores reading 07-08 in favor of the Thomians, Trinity managed to finish 17-08 as their opponents were down to 13 and were gifted many opportunities.
Continue ReadingS. Thomas’ College 2nd XI vs Royal College 2nd XI- Mini Battle 2020- 6th and 7th March – S. Thomas’ College Big Club Grounds
S. Thomas’ College –(273/8)
Royal College – (37/2)
Royal trail by 236 with 8 wickets in hand
Thenuka Liyanage takes honours with a fighting 157
The first day of the mini battle was held at the Big Club grounds on the 6th of March. The day was mostly spent with the Thomian 1st innings. After winning the toss, the captain of the visiting team opted to bowl first on the pitch. This worked in favour of the bowling side, who took advantage of the early swing on offer. At one point the scorecard read 35 for the loss of 5, with Sonal Amarasekara taking a fourer.
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