Elephant House Lemonade is bringing back one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school cricket tournaments with the return of the Elephant House Lemonade Sixes, a high-energy national six-a-side cricket competition that will unite 16 leading schools from across the country in a celebration of sporting excellence, school pride, and community spirit.
The tournament will be held on August 7 and 8 at the S. Thomas’ College Grounds, Mount Lavinia, with S. Thomas’ College serving as the host school in conjunction with its landmark 175th anniversary celebrations.
A much-anticipated event in Sri Lanka’s school cricket calendar, Elephant House Lemonade Sixes has a proud history of showcasing young cricketing talent, with several former participants progressing to represent the national team. The tournament’s return highlights Elephant House Lemonade’s continued commitment to supporting youth development and preserving Sri Lanka’s rich school cricket heritage.
The revived tournament will combine fast-paced six-a-side cricket with a vibrant carnival atmosphere, offering an exciting experience for players, schools, families, and cricket enthusiasts. In addition to the action on the field, attendees can enjoy entertainment, interactive experiences, and activities designed to celebrate the spirit of school sport.
As one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised beverage brands, Elephant House Lemonade has long been connected with moments of celebration, refreshment, and the country’s sporting culture. The comeback of Lemonade Sixes is driven by the brand’s campaign platform “Jaya Pipasaye Hadagasma” — “The Heartbeat of the Thirst for Winning”, reflecting the ambition, determination, and competitive spirit that define school cricket.
Beyond being a cricket tournament, Elephant House Lemonade Sixes aims to inspire young athletes by encouraging teamwork, confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship, while providing schools with a national platform to showcase emerging talent.
Members of the public, school communities, and cricket fans are invited to experience two days of exciting cricket and celebration as 16 schools compete for championship honours in the return of this much-loved sporting tradition.
Through the revival of Elephant House Lemonade Sixes, Elephant House Lemonade continues its commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s sporting culture by creating meaningful experiences that connect schools, players, and communities while inspiring the next generation of cricket stars.
International Forum for Teachers (IFT) 2026: Transforming Knowledge into Action for an Uncertain Future
Gateway Graduate School, in partnership with Flinders University and OxfordAQA, will host the eighth International Forum for Teachers (IFT) on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at the BMICH in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Held under the theme “From Knowing to Being: Preparing for a World Yet to Be Defined,” IFT 2026 will focus on the evolving role of education in preparing learners for a future shaped by uncertainty, rapid transformation, and continuous change.
The Forum will highlight the need for a shift from traditional knowledge-based learning towards an approach that develops students’ ability to think critically, adapt confidently to unfamiliar challenges, demonstrate resilience, and create meaningful impact in society.
IFT 2026 encourages educators to move beyond simply delivering information and instead focus on nurturing learners who are curious, innovative, adaptable, and capable of questioning, exploring, and contributing to a constantly changing world.
Recognised as a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka, the International Forum for Teachers welcomes educators from state, private, and international schools across Sri Lanka and the region. The Forum aims to strengthen teaching excellence through global collaborations, shared expertise, and meaningful professional engagement.
Providing a platform for educators to exchange ideas, explore innovative teaching practices, and reflect on the future of education, IFT continues to support the development of globally minded educators equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century.
As the world moves towards an increasingly unpredictable future, IFT 2026 reinforces the importance of education in developing not only knowledgeable individuals, but also thoughtful, resilient, adaptable, and purpose-driven citizens.
Elephant House Lemonade Sixes returns to revive iconic school cricket tradition
