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{PeteriteNET:567} OBUH LOUNGE (ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP) NOW OPEN TO HFC AND SJC (COMMITTEE MEMBERS) OBUH rolled out the red carpet, for our esteemed guests from Holy Family Convent and St. Joseph’s College! as we launched Associate Membership. The Peterite Lounge transformed into a hub of camaraderie and laughter as we welcomed our sister and brother schools for an evening of pure fun. What sparked this rendezvous, you ask? Well, it was the brainchild of the OBU, an initiative aimed at fostering strong bonds and creating a network that goes beyond school walls. We wanted to unveil our Lounge and facilities in style, and what better way than to share them with our cherished counterparts! In a gesture of warmth and openness, we’ve offered   to the committees of these prestigious schools. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey together. Here’s to the good times that lie ahead—new ...

Apr 16, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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THE SAINTS QUADRANGULAR CRICKET MATCH(26/1/2024) Source : SPC OBSC Melbourne: Newsletter – Summer 2023-2024 St Peter’s triumphed in the tournament final winning against St Joseph’s(the College last won this tournament in 2022) SPC played the Bens in the first game where we made 132 runs to win the game. In the final against the Joes, we made 131 to win by 13 runs. Against the Joes, the Best player was Vinu Mohotty who scored 40 not out. Kaushal Lokuarachchi(Our Captain and former Sri Lanka Cap) took 4 vital wkts. Congratulations to our Cricketers. The Ladies’ match was won by Holy Family Convent. ...

Feb 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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OBITUARY: JASMINE FERNANDO We regret to announce the death of Jasmin Fernando, the beloved wife of Ruwanal and much-loved mother of Amila, Malinda and Dinuka. Jasmine’s funeral will be held on Saturday, February 17, at Mary Immaculate Church, 125 Barnier Drive, Quakers Hill, NSW. The viewing will be from 10.30am followed by Mass and the burial at Riverstone Cemetery, Cemetery  Road, Riverstone, NSW. Jasmine, an alumni of Holy Family Convent, Dehiwela, was a much loved member of her parish and the community. She and her family supported our college functions in Sydney and she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Our sincere condolences and prayers to our fellow Peterites Ruwanal, Amila, Malinda, and Dinuka and their grieving families on this huge loss. OBITUARY NOTICE JASMINE FERNNADO: beloved Wife of Ruwanal, much-loved mother of Amila, Malinda and Dinuka, Loving Mother-in-Law of Dinushi, Jilska and Dinease. Cherished ...

Feb 10, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Obituaries Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Holy Family Convent, Colombo PPA Sydney Inc Dinner Dance – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix Holy Family Convent, Colombo PPA Sydney Inc held their inaugural Dinner Dance @ Epping Club last night in style. RoyGrafix has captured the moments brilliantly. For More Photos ,please visit eLanka Facebook page – Click here ...

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , , ,
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  Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party Download the PDF file . DR HAROLD GUNATILLAKE BY Agnes Thambynayagam Dr Harold Gunatillake is a humanitarian who tirelessly publishes Health and Views publication every week and circulates to nearly six thousand Sri Lankan expatriates who live all over the world. I came to know Doctor Harold in April 2013 when a Sri Lankan forwarded me Harold’s Health and Views publication. The publication not only carried health… Continue Reading About the author: Historian, Former the author of the book, The Gentiles, ….. at Author, The Gentiles, A History of Sri Lanka 1498-1833 • Studies at St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, UK • Studied South Asian History at University of Oxford • Went to Holy Family Convent Collegiate School, Jaffna, Sri Lanka • Goes to Holy Family Convent, Jaffna • Lives in Sugar Land, Texas • From Jaffna Town, Sri Lanka • Married to ...

Dec 15, 2019 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , Comments 0
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EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera                                                                                                                    EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 A Woman of Value Eileen Dissanayake was my English Literature teacher and later my class teacher in the HSC1 class at Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, a prestigious Roman Catholic school in Sri Lanka. Eileen had her primary and secondary schooling at Holy Family Convent and had a brilliant academic record throughout.  She won ...

Jun 8, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Home Tagged , , , , Comments 0
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