Beautiful memories still linger in the living heart
Though it is over sixty years since we did depart
Waited most anxiously with no patience
The outcome of examination - University Entrance
Anticipating perseverance and hard work, well rewarded
Yes! It was well confirmed and placed on record
Our hard work and dedication had brought us this far
To go ahead for the young and talented, there was no bar
Peradeniya was an honoured seat of learning, magnificent
Specially meant for the nation’s cream of the intellect
For the long-awaited student, a joyous occasion
Giving him or her, life’s highest satisfaction
For playing a vital role in one’s life for sure
Gave the student a much-widened exposure
Sri Lanka’s only University then was located at Peradeniya
We take pride, it encouraged activity in every sphere
Built a creative, scenic atmosphere
Where the determined could achieve without fear
It is a massive, historic landmark
Not at all easy for the average to embark.
Peradeniya, for those who sought life’s best
Is a song and a tune that one can never forget
- Rupa Banduwardena
Australia