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Thomian Carol Service – The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 2024 A Sacred Celebration of Advent and Tradition: On the evening of November 30th, 2024, the All Saints Anglican Church in North Parramatta resonated with the sacred harmonies of the Sixteenth Thomian Carol Service, hosted by the S. Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW/ACT. A beautiful convergence of faith, tradition, and music, the event upheld the timeless legacy of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a cherished tradition dating back to 1947 at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. A Legacy Rooted in Faith: The origins of this service trace to Father Roy Henry Bowyer-Yin, an alumnus of King’s College, Cambridge, who introduced the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to S. Thomas’ College. Inspired by Anglican traditions, the service is a profound synthesis of Scripture and song, capturing the essence of Adventus Domini, awaiting the coming of the Lord. Kumar ...

Dec 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , ,
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BRC women bag hockey title signalling re-emergence Source:Sundayobserver Women’s hockey at one of the pioneer clubs, Burgher Recreation Club (BRC), produced some of its old charm to win the League tournament, organized by the Colombo Hockey Association as they beat Nomads Hockey Club 2-0 in the final League match on September 17 at S. Thomas’ College ground at Mount Lavinia. In grabbing the title the BRC girls produced an outstanding performance led by Nishali Dahanayake. The club said their success with the new crop of players can be attributed as a testament to their dedication, skill and teamwork, solidifying BRC’s status as one of the top women’s hockey teams in the country. Women’s hockey at BRC dates back to 1932 and their current success comes after a lapse of several years of being in the wilderness and according to the club the team has re-established itself as a consistent performer, ...

Sep 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Dr. HMP ‘Hubert Mathias Peter’ PERERA (aka Humpy) – National Athletics Champion 220 & 440 yards – By Ravi Rudra, Auckland, New Zealand, 25th Sep 2024 Dear Friends I am extremely delighted to share a compilation (attached) on one of Sri Lanka’s finest 220 & 440 yards athlete – Dr. HMP ‘Humpy’ Perera. Until now very little has been known about this unassuming former track champion. Hence, I am truly grateful to Dr. HMP’s daughter Kumu (Kumudini) Fernando & nephew and former Thomian, Dayantha Perera for assisting me with relevant information and precious photos. I must also thank both Manilka Wijesooriya (who encouraged me to do the research by putting me in tough with Kumu) and Deepal Lecamwasam (who introduced me to his former classmate Dayantha). (09 Sep 1920 – 25 Dec 1991) (09 Sep 1920 – 25 Dec 1991) National Champion 220 yards – 1939 (22.8s), 1943 (23.7s) & 1945 (23.6s). National Champion 440 yards ...

Sep 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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140 years of cadetting at Royal-By Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source:Island (Retired from Sri Lanka Navy) Former Chief of Defence Staff A long time ago, on 01 April 1881, Royal College (then known as the Colombo Academy) in Mutwal, Principal Mr John B Cull started a School Cadet Platoon. The idea was to train students on drill so that they would be more disciplined. Mr Cull believed such students would become responsible and disciplined men when they grew up. He received unstinted support from the then British Lieutenant Governor and Commanding Officer of Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) (Volunteers), which started in the same year and consisted of British Officers and largely Burghers as soldiers. Lieutenant Colonel John Scot Armitage was the first commander of CLI (V). Cadetting was introduced to other schools also, which included S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Trinity and Kingswood, Kandy. When World War 1 started in ...

May 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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The Royal Thomian is the longest uninterrupted cricket series in the world Source:Dailynews The Battle of the Blues is a spending cricket encounter. Over the decades this big match has transcended cricket and become a celebration of humanity. To me the Royal-Thomian is a sterling manifestation of brotherhood. Through brotherhood individuals find strength, comfort, and understanding in each other, fostering an environment of camaraderie.The bonds from our college days have been beautifully sustained decades later.I have heard many past cricketers, from both schools say “Cricket was our life. Cricket is always in our blood”. Cricket history tells us about an old match in England. In 1837, the only two universities of that time, Oxford and Cambridge played each other for the first time to be labeled as England’s Battle of the Blues.The Eton-Harrow encounter, which is the only schools event somewhat comparable in England, was interrupted during World War I. ...

Mar 9, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 31st January 2024 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – By Victor Melder Watch South Africa v Sri Lanka Cricket Match Highlights – U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 International Touch Series 2024 Sri Lanka’s bowlers put Afghanistan to the sword in Colombo and in command to win Test – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (JANUARY 2024) – By Victor Melder Stanley (Stan) Joseph (81) of Pasadena, Ca. Passed Away on January 25th, 2024 Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 195 01 02 2024 RAINI CHARUKA RENOWNED VOCALIST, ACTRESS, PERFORMER, ENTREPRENUER IN AN EFFERVERSCENT VOYAGE – By Sunil Thenabadu The XVth Anniversary Thomian Carol Service Video 2023 – S.Thomas’ College OBA NSW/ACT Windies floored by Sri Lanka at Harare-by Michael Roberts All PRIME MINISRTERS SOUGHT ...

Feb 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 1st November 2023 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Derrick J, our own King of Romance, A Legendary Entertainer Continues to Shine Bollywood music keeping the dressing rooms upbeat in WBBL season 09 Afganistan give Sri Lanka a lesson on pressure and superior strategy. Lankans choked in seven – wicket defeat. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to host Culinary Extraordinaire & Celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan in Sri Lanka! Health & Views NOVEMBER 1st issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake, Undermanned All Blacks undone by ferocious Springboks. One point nail biter makes South Africa the only four time World Cup winner. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) අගමැතිවරුන් හත් දෙනෙකුගේ පෙර ගමන්කරු – බ්‍රෑඩ්මන් වීරකෝන්, 93 වන ජන්ම දින සමරයි . – ...

Nov 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Journeys in Cricket: Michael Tissera in Q and A on You Tube-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Amitha Abeynaike’s Q and A Video Interview  with Michael Tissera, 23 February 2020, … in #Quadrangle…………………………………………………….  Michael Tissera in an interview with Amitha Abeynaike Michael Tissera born on 23 rd March 1939, is a former S.Thomas’ College 1st XI Cricket Captain in 1957 and 1958 and represented the school by the seas for 05 seasons. S.Thomas’ College was Inter Schools Cricket Champions in 1958 under Tissera. He represented N.C.C and Ceylon in Cricket during the 60’s and 70’s. A solid and stylish right-hand batsman and a decent legbreak bowler, Tissera became the youngest Sri Lankan Cricket Captain at the age of 25. He led Ceylon to its maiden victory over a Test-playing nation, India in Ahmedabad in 1965 and also played in Sri Lanka’s maiden Cricket World Cup in 1975 in England. Later he went on to become Sri ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , ,
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The Senanayakes at STC, at Cricket and in Politics in Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis In seeking details relating to DS Senanayake’s career at S. Thomas’ College after I received a copy of his school-leaving character reference from Warden Stone,[1] I received a fascinating note from Mevan Pieris[2] about young DS Senanayake’s school career and his cricketing ‘achievements’ at the big match against Royal. “Indeed, a valuable item [referring to Warden Stone’s certificate]. At least a certified photocopy of it should be maintained at the College Library and at the National Archives, especially since he was known as Kele John who could not pass any examinations and was in what was called the Commercial Class of STC. No doubt he was physically strong and tough and would have been an ideal dormitory prefect to keep the guys quiet. ” ...

Sep 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , ,
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Royal beat Thomians to clinch Orville Abeynaike Trophy Front row (from left) – Senul Liyanage, Muad Mueen, Yusuf Sihar, Geesath Basitha, Aathif Faleel, Kevindu Dharmarathne, Lithum Karunasiri, Inupa Ranathunga Standing (from left) – Anuk Kaveeja, Binu Paranawitharana, Minol Dakhitha, Rivisha Marambage, Sihath Dassanayake, Lakshitha Perera, Aakash Wijeseara (Captain), Himsara Caldera (Vice-Captain), Thaviru Alahakoon, Harris Arumugam, Vinol Rashmitha.  Source : island Underdogs Royal College stunned their arch rivals S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia when center forward Yusuf Shihar’s solitary penalty corner goal helped them win Orville Abeynaike Trophy in their hockey big match on Saturday at Colombo University ground. The victory was the first win for Royal in the trophy match since 2015. The Mount Lavinia team was the clear favourites in this year’s (22nd) edition of the game after winning their match against Trinity by 4-2 last week. The hosts Royal led by Aakash Wijesekera were surprisingly in control of the game ...

Sep 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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