The British School in Colombo celebrated the Avurudu with the traditional rites and rituals of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year during a Special Assembly held at the school premises under the patronage of Principal Dr. John Scarth. The Avurudu season was welcomed with characteristic colour, song and dance while signifying the meanings of the customs and traditions by members of all Key Stages in the Senior School. The Avurudu celebrations also featured traditional song and dance performances from talented performers of both, the Junior and Senior Schools.
In addition, teachers and students were invited to attend school in Sri Lankan National costume, and among the traditional rituals celebrated was the boiling of milk and the tradition of Ganu-Denu.