Thomian Choir heralds the Advent Season, Christmas Jubilation, A thought provoking yet poignant Christmas message Source:stcobasydney.org Saturday, 18th December 2021 was a day unlike any other in the extended wet spring weather, it changed dramatically taking all by surprise by evening to a sweltering 29 degrees. But the faithful were undeterred albeit almost halved due to omicron cluster breakout over the preceding week. Preparation for this important event in the OBA calendar was in the making by mid-year by the trainer et conductor, Vasantha Weerakoon planning the carols with intent and focus to weave a pattern to the traditional nine lessons.  A change in the arrangement of the traditional “Once, in Royal David’s City” was preceded by an introit a fanfare-like Choral and Organ outburst, “Come Christians Join To Sing” was welcome introduction. Together with this carol there were six new carols introduced to the repertoire of 15 carols. “Come ...

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S. THOMAS’ COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION,NSW/ACT     Dear Fellow Thomians, Announcement – New Committee STC OBA NSW/ACT 2020/2021 It is with great joy and satisfaction we announce the newly elected OBA committee for the forthcoming period 2020/2021. The new committee was appointed at the AGM concluded on Sunday 25 October 2020. Despite the prevailing social gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, the 2020 AGM was conducted in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie, interwoven with that intrinsic characteristic, “Thomian Spirit”. Whilst, Kulasiri Jayasinghe was elected President for another year, with him most current committee members will continue to serve, however, the highlight was the election of several young Thomians, some of them taking responsibility in the OBA’s executive committee. This will be the largest committee in the history of STC OBA NSW/ACT, since its inception in 1996. We thank all those who attended the AGM and others who sent their ...

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    Announcement – New Committee STC OBA NSW & ACT 2019/2020 It is with great joy and satisfaction we announce the newly elected OBA committee for the forthcoming period 2019/2020. The new committee was appointed at the 2019 AGM concluded on Sunday 27th Oct 2019. Nominations were proposed by Graham Masefield & Seconded by Lal Wimalaratne. 2019 AGM was conducted in an atmosphere of friendship and comradery, interwoven with that intrinsic characteristic, “Thomian Spirit”. Whilst, Kulasiri Jayasinghe was elected President for another year, with him most current committee members will continue to serve, however, the highlight was the election of several new members. This will be the largest committee in the history of STC OBA NSW & ACT. We thank all those who attended the AGM and others who sent their good wishes. STCOBANSW/ACT Committee – 2019/2020 Kulasiri Jayasinghe (President) Eksath Perera (Vice President) Anuk Silva (Vice President) Ranmal ...

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Thora Paan Party 2019 – Video thanks to MC Duke STC OBA NSW/ACT presents.. Thora Paan Party.. Saturday, 30th March 2019 Thornleigh Community Centre, Thornleigh NSW, Sydney, Australia STC OBA Committee 2019: Kulasiri Jayasinghe – President Indrajith Gunawardhana– Vice President Eksath Perera – Vice President Ranmal Mendis – Secretary Lesley Manikam – Treasurer Sanjiv Vivekanandan – Assistant Treasurer Kumar Rasiah Richie de Silva Gopinath Sathiacama Anuk De Silva Deloshan Jey Nihal Ramanayake – ACT representative 2019 March Thomian Paan Party Skit in Sydney ...

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