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Ajit Jayasekera’s fond recollection of David Ponniah With photos of David’s visit to Sydney as Warden STC ( 2001 – 2008 ) Source:-stcobasydney Dr. David Arijunan Ponniah, Warden S.Thomas’ College, my friend, colleague and partner. I have been inundated with requests for speeches, articles and insights into my association with this magnificent cricketer and scholar, from the day he took over as the Warden of our great school. At least now, when some young Thomian stops me on the street and asks “hey, old man, what did you do at S.Thomas’?” I can proudly say, “I batted with David Ponniah”! David and I grew up at S.Thomas’ in the late ‘50s and ‘60s, when our school was churning out some of the best cricketing talent ever produced in its history. As little boys, we would watch in awe and admire the feats of the likes of Michael Tissera, Ronnie ...

Feb 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anura Tennekoon, Azam Hameed, David, Dijen De Saram, Manilka Wijesooriya, Michael Tissera, Neil Chanmugam, Prabodha Kariyawasam, Ronnie Reid, S. Thomas' College

The De Lanerolle Brothers “Novel Christmas Concert” Sunday 20th Dec 5.30 PM (Sri Lanka time) The De Lanerolle Brothers “Novel Christmas Concert” ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO WARDEN’S SPECIAL COVID-19 FUND The De Lanerolle Brothers are happy to welcome you to a very novel idea of their “Premier” – a virtual Christmas concert in the new normal. To REGISTER for the premier, simply follow the steps below… ...

Dec 19, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Novel Christmas Concert, S. Thomas' College

LPL rocked by corruption scandal – By Rex Clementine Source:Island A former Sri Lanka cricketer is under probe after his alleged attempt to entice a player into corrupt practice in the inaugural Lanka Premier League tournament that will get underway today at Hambantota. The former player – an off-spinner with a dodgy action – had represented Sri Lanka frequently from 2012 to 2016 before being discarded after being reported for a suspect action. He has featured in various T-20 leagues since losing his spot in the Sri Lankan side. Cricket officials said that he had been under the spotlight for corrupt activities but had escaped punishment due to lack of evidence. ...

Nov 30, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged S. Thomas' College, Sri Lanka Cricket

eLanka Newsletter – 25th Nov – 8th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter First DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Opens in Weerawila, Sri Lanka “WADAKAHA SUDIYA” (THE DRINK) – By Des Kelly Nige learned to cook in immigration detention – now he’s teaching Australians his recipes THE MYSTICAL EXPLORER WINS – BY ANNE DE COSTA A property market boom is coming A Planter’s Dream or Folly By George Braine Sermon Preached by the Rev’d Marc Billimoria, Warden of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia at the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of The Reverend Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo Depriving your heart muscles with Calcium can lower your blood pressure.-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Ella Rock – hike through highland hamlets By Arundathie Abeysinghe The extraordinary Alagu Subramaniam Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo Lamprais – An Inheritance from the Dutch STC OBA NSW-ACT online ...

Nov 25, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Lasith Malinga, S. Thomas' College, Savithri Rodrigo

Jayasuriya fine cricketer and ruggerite-by Upananda Jayasundera Dhammika Devapriya Jayasuriya Source:Dailynews Dhammika Devapriya Jayasuriya, is an old boy of S.Thomas’ College, Mount.Lavinia who has represented his alma mater in crickrt and rugby with distinction. Better known as DD to his associates he was a third generation school boy of S.Thomas’ from 1959 to 1971. He was in the College Hostel from the age of seven years and started playing a game called Fives which is like Squash and this game is played with both hands using a hard Rubber ball. This game helped him to handle the ball with flexibility and developed the fitness expected of a seven year old boy. As he grew up he was very interested in Cricket and Rugby due to this experience and ability. In time to come he started sports like Cricket, Rugby and Hockey in School. But as hockey was played in the ...

Oct 23, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dhammika Devapriya Jayasuriya, Praboda Kariyawasam, S. Thomas' College Comments 0

Please scroll down for the Sir John Kotelawala article below the Desmond Kelly article… “PETERITES AROUND THE WORLD” – Appointment of Desmond Kelly, an old Peterite, as Administrator on the Forum This was a recent Article sent in to the “Captain” of S.L.S. eLanka on 1st Oct., 2020. Interesting, to say the least. Hi Neil, (Jayasekera), I believe that Desmond Kelly is the Editor of eLanka, Main Website for all Lankan Australians, and now the Special Website for all Lankan Britishers as well. We are happy & proud to announce that we have decided to appoint Desmond, also an old Peterite, as Administrator on our Forum “Peterites Around The World”, with immediate effect. The reasons for this appointment are varied. Firstly, we believe that due respect has to be shown to all Peterites & others who are now in the twilight years ...

Sep 30, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged S. Thomas' College, Sir John Kotelawala Comments 0

Annual General meeting of the S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association, New South Wales Branch Inc Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association, New South Wales Branch Inc. will be held at 5:00 pm on Sunday, 25 October 2020 at the Wok Works Thai Cuisine, Shop 2, North Village, 4 Beaton Road, Kellyville NSW 2155 ...

Sep 26, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged S. Thomas' College Comments 0

Thomiana July 2020 – S.Thomas’ OBA VIC – Newsletter Download the PDF file . ...

Jul 27, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Peneeth Goonawardena, Royal College, S. Thomas' College Comments 1

S .THOMAS COLLEGE MOUNT LAVINIA 2018 RUGBY DINNER.THE SLIDE SHOW AND VIDEO PRESENTATION – thanks to Shanaka de Livera THE RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS OF S.THOMAS COLLEGE, ROYAL COLLEGE AND TRINITY COLLEGE OF 1977,1978 AND 1979, A TRIBUTE TO THE COACHES OF ALL THREE SCHOOLS OF THE SAID ERA , A SEMI FINAL AND FINALS OF THE FIRST EVER SCHOOLS RUGBY FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT PLAYED IN 1978 WITH SNIPPETS OF BOB HARVEYS LIVE RADIO COMMENTARY , THE SECOND DE SARAM SHIELD MATCH PLAYED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN COLOMBO IN 1979 AND A BRIEF CLIP OF THE LATE COACH MR QUENTIN ISRAEL SINGING MY WAY AND THE THOMIAN SONG IN THE 80″S. ...

May 8, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Royal College, S. Thomas' College, THE RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS, TRINITY COLLEGE Comments 0

“THE NAME SAYS IT ALL” – By Des Kelly THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED FOR ANY FORMAL INTRODUCTION TO THIS STORY. THE NAME SAYS IT ALL. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. Resolute leader and gentleman of integrity – 149TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLES EDWARD VICTOR SENEWIRATNE COREA Source:Daily Mirror It will always be a matter of pride and gratification to the people of Sri Lanka that the struggle for political emancipation was launched, supported and sustained by a long line of patriots so fired by their devotion to make this country a better place to live in, rid of the shackles of alien rule. The road to independence has been a hard and rugged one. Immeasurable therefore is the country’s debt to those intrepid pioneers for the courage and determination they showed in the face of insuperable odds to launch and carry out their campaigns. One such pioneer was … Charles ...

Feb 9, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged CHARLES EDWARD, Mahatma Gandhi, S. Thomas' College, SENEWIRATNE COREA Comments 0