Methodist College Colombo

Restarick House was named after Rev. Restarick, Manager of the school for a period of 13 years from 1917 – 1930. He took over from Rev. Rigby. He too did a lot for Methodist College and it was mainly due to his efforts that the present Hostel was built. When he left, Methodist College had not only lost a manager but a dear friend as well.

Restarick House Song
Raise the Red and Green on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Bravely stand we at the fore
Rise we high or fall we low, low, low.

Raise the Scarlet and the Emerald to the sky
Let the “utmost for the highest” ever fly
Sporting spirits always there among the crimson never rare
Therefore forward bravely forward be our cry.

Listen to Restarick House Song

Shire House was named after Miss. Elsie Shire who joined the school as a teacher in 1909 and later became vice-principal. She served the school selflessly for a period of 33 years.

Shire House Song

Raise the Purple Green on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Bravely stand we at the fore
Raise we high or fall we low, low, low.

Raise on high the Purple banner Shireites true
Whatever the task before us we can do
Never let the courage die
Proudly let our colours fly
“Aim high and persevere” O Shireites true!

Listen to Shire House Song

Scott House was named after Miss. Catherine Scott founder / Principal of Methodist College or English School of Girl’s as it was then called. Miss. Scott founded the school in 1866 and watched it grow from very small beginnings until she left in 1883, when its numbers had almost reached one hundred.

Scott House Song
Play the game, Loyal Scottites play the game
Ever unto victory and fame
Raise the Green and Brick on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Play the game loyal Scottites play the game

Play the game loyal Scottites play the game
Do your best and bring glory to your name
Raise the Green and Brick on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Play the game loyal Scotties play the game.

Listen to Scott House Song

Choate House was named after Miss. Mary Choate who became Principal in 1894. Miss. Choate was at Methodist Collage for a long period of 33 years, 26 of which she served as Principal. She left to get married to Rev. J. S. Carlett. It is interesting to note that she always wore a brown dress – and perhaps that is how the house got its colour.

Choate House Song
Raise the Brown and Green on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Bravely stand we at the fore
Rise we up or fall we low, low, low.

Rally round loyal Choatites rally round
Make an effort to attain the laurel crown
Let your sporting spirits reign
Over College, field and plain
Knit together in love and service for the Brown.

Listen to Choate House Song

Park House was named after Miss. Helen Park who came to Methodist College as Vice-principal in 1912. Miss. Park too completed 31 years of selfless devotion to the school, and retired as principal in 1943.

Park House Song
Raise the Green and Grey on high
Proudly let our colours fly
And always let us cry
Unity is strength, strength, strength.

Parkites proudly raise the Silver, Grey and Green
To win victorious laurels we are keen
In our lives from day to day
Always in our work and play
Stand united for the Silver, Grey and Green.

Listen to Park House Song

Rigby House was named after the Rev. Rigby who was the manager of the school during two different periods, the 2nd period being 1907 – 1917. When he first came, Methodist College was a small school, ill-housed, with poor facilities. But he believed we had a future and worked towards building new classrooms, a dream he achieved in 1916.

Rigby House Song
Raise the Green and Gold on high
Proudly let our colours fly
Bravely stand we at the fore
Rise we up or fall we low.

Wave the Golden and the Emerald to the sky
Let the dauntless Rigby spirit never die
Fearless Rigby doesn’t care
Ever ready all to dare
Therefore let us echo “Never say Die”

Listen to Rigby House Song