Sydney Peterites do it in style and with finesse! – By Aubrey Joachim Photos thanks to RoyGrafix We at eLanka have added the full set of photos to eLanka Facebook page – Please click here to view the full album of photos! The Old Peterites in New South Wales joined colleagues around the globe who have been, and will be, celebrating the centenary of their alma mater throughout this year when they put on The SPC Centenary Winter Ball at the Pioneer Room of the Castle Grand on Saturday 27th August. And, what an event it was! The party will long be remembered as the best dance that Sydney has seen. The planners had gone through meticulous detail to ensure that the guest experience was unique from beginning to end. Guests stepped out of the elevator to have their pictures taken in front of the centenary façade and then walked ...

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The Peterite Chorale: A Brief History One of Colombo’s most established and renowned choral groups, The Peterite Chorale, is an all-male choral group that consists entirely of past Peterites. A versatile group of Tenor and Bass voices, The Chorale performs a wide variety of music and has been highly acclaimed over the years for its astounding and unique performances. The history of The Chorale dates back to 1992 when a group of dedicated past students attended the annual Peterite Easter Cantata presented by The Choir of St. Peter’s College, at the College chapel. The late Very Rv. Fr. Joe Wickremasinghe, the Rector at the time, suggested they extend the musical and singing tradition of St. Peter’s by participating at future Easter Cantatas. With this was born ‘The Peterite Chorale’. ...

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