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SUNRISE AND SUNSET – A MEMORIAL FOR GORDON COORAY – By Bernard VanCuylenburg. There is an old saying that “Good friends come into our lives too late, and leave too early”. Antonians of a younger generation may have only heard of Gordon Cooray by name. Citing my own example – I joined St. Anthony’s College in January 1951 and Gordon left college in 1953 or 1954. I only made Gordon’s acquaintance when I came to Australia 6 months short of forty years in this country. But it was forty years in which I found that Gordon by virtue of whom he was, made the world a better place for me and many others. He gave of himself in the service of his fellow human beings, and often walked the extra mile for anybody who sought his assistance or advice. The Memorial Mass held for Gordon Cooray on Sunday the 14th ...

Apr 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bernard VanCuylenburg Tagged "Good friends, Antonians, Good friends come into our lives too late, Gordon Cooray, St.Anthony’s College, Sunrise and Sunset

River cruise by Five Schoolboys from St. Anthony’s College Mahaweli River Cruise by 5 Antonians in the 1950s. Shane took me to the mouth of the Mahaweli River after many years where our Great Mahaweli canoe Trip ended at MUTUR. The road & Bridge were not there & the memory of our final day is as vivid as ever. Five Schoolboys from St. Anthony’s College carried out & completed an adventure that was treated as the impossible. I am ever grateful firstly to Our Wonderful Dad & Mum for allowing me to carry it out with friends Lynton Van Starrex, Andre Titus, Alec VanStarrex, Our Guardian, & Anton Beekmeyer. I have detailed our Adventure in my Memoires & many thanks must go to the boatmen that guided the two joined timber canoes & us to our destination. The owner of the boats at Kandakadu refused to hire us the canoes ...

Oct 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anton Beekmeyer, Mahaweli River, St.Anthony’s College

Celebrating the Remarkable Journey: St. Anthony’s College Old Boys Association, Canada – By Kingsley La’Brooy Introduction: In 1995, an extraordinary group of individuals embarked on a journey fueled by love for their cherished alma mater, St. Anthony’s College in Katugastota, Sri Lanka. United by a shared vision and an unyielding determination, the formation of the St. Anthony’s College Old Boys Association, Canada marked the beginning of an incredible legacy that spans decades, leaving an indelible mark on both the college and the lives of those involved. It is with immense gratitude and admiration that we pay tribute to these remarkable men and women who, through their unwavering commitment, have made profound contributions to their community and beyond. The Torchbearers: The past presidents of the association, Late Mr. Ronnie Jansz, Late Hilary Orloff, Late Dr. Quintas Ratnayake, Mr. Trevor Brown, Mr. Joy Perera, Mr. Milroy Inch, and Mr. Joe Fernando, have ...

Jul 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged St. Anthony's College Old Boys Association, St.Anthony’s College

Gavin Stevens R.I.P. Gavin Stevens funeral will be held on Friday the 28th October at the Wilsons Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Livestream: https://smct.org.au/upcoming-services/3431218 Under the name of Peter George Stevens. Antonians attending please wear your College tie. Gavin a prop forward from St. Anthony’s College, who later played for Kandy Lake Club, Kandy Sports Club, Up-Country, Havelock SC and Ceylon, has passed away in Melbourne Australia on Monday morning at the age of 83. Gavin started his schooling with St.Sylvester’s College where he excelled in football and later he joined St. Anthony’s College, Kandy. He was a member of the College 1960 First Eleven Pool of 16 players. During that time Australia also had a cricketer named Gavin Stevens. Our Gavin was more inclined to Rugby and was in the 1959 rugby side, which was the year when St. Anthony’s was accepted as a full 1st XV team and was included in the inter ...

Oct 26, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Kandy Lake Club, St. Sylvester's College, St.Anthony’s College

Wattala Anthonians celebrate 80th anniversary Source:Dailymirror St. Anthony’s College Wattala will celebrate its 80th Anniversary this year with a Lasallian College Magazine to recall the golden memories of yesteryears. Rev. Fr. Mal Fernando the Rector and heads the Committee- which includes Rev.Brothers of Lasalian community- invite all Past Teachers, Old Boys and Well-wishers to contribute with write-ups, articles, photographs, past magazines and souvenirs and paper-cuttings to be published therein. ...

May 16, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Lasallian College, Mr. Ranjan de Silva, Niroshan Perera, Rev. Fr. Mal Fernando, St.Anthony’s College

Former Antonian and Royal Cricketer Kevin Balthazaar dies By Hafiz Marikar Source:www.dailynews.lk Kevin Balthazar, who was regarded as one of the top cricketers,passed away on 4th Thursday and his cremation will be held today at 9.30 a.m. at the Talahena Cemetery. He was a former St. Anthony’s College and Royal College cricketer. He started his cricket at St Anthony’s College and led all the junior teams and was a live wire of the senior side and completion of his ordinary level qualified for A/L’s and entered Royal College Colombo. He was a cricket coloursman of St. Anthony’s College in 1973and 1974. He won the Antonian highest award the Eagle in 1974. He was the vice captain of the Central Province school cricket team and they emerged zonal trophy champions. He was an excellent wicket keeper and did his job in the correct way behind the wickets. He was a talented ...

Nov 8, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Bede Perera, BERNARD PERERA, Bernard Ranasinghe, BRC, Charlie Paul, Hiran Jayasundera, Liberty Sports Club, M. Haariz, Merryl Dunuwille, Mohamed Rizvie, NimalMalagamuwa, Premalal de Silva, Royal College Colombo, Royal College cricketer, Sarath Fernando, Sebastian Knights Sports Club, Shane Balthazaar, Singha Sports Club, St.Anthony’s College, Suresh Gunatilleke, Talahena Cemetery

MEMORIES & TRIBUTE TO AN ANTONIAN TEACHER – Mrs Chandra Bandaranaike (1925 -1960) – by Tilak Pananwala Mrs Chandra Bandaranaike (nee Kulatunga) was a Teacher at St Anthony’s College, Kandy from 1951 to 1960. Her younger brother Cecil Kulatunga now domiciled in Sydney, Australia is a distinguished product of the college passing the University Entrance exam and obtaining a BSc (Eng.) degree from then University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. Mrs Bandaranaike was among the group of excellent Teachers the college was blessed with during this decade. She hailed from the village of Pujapitiya in the Harispattuwa district from a respected ancestral Kandyan family and had a primary education at the Girl’s High School, Kandy before qualifying as a Trained Teacher and taught History, Geography, Civics & Sinhalese to Form 1 & 2 classes at St Anthony’s. We still remember her with admiration for the clarity and erudition as a teacher, her friendly demeanour and the ...

Nov 4, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Cecil Kulatunga, Chandra Bandaranaike, Kandy, nee Kulatunga, St.Anthony’s College, Tilak Pananwala, University of Ceylon

Samuel Maduwantha : the place kicker par excellence-by Indika Welagedara Source:Dailynews Samuel Maduwantha played school rugby as a fly half and full back for his alma mater St. Anthony’s College Kandy. He represented the Sri Lanka national under 19 team as well as the Sri Lanka national 7’s and 15’ a side team with distinction. Then he went on to represent CH and FC in the inter club rugby tournament with flying colours. Presently he is playing for the Navy- sports club. Today’s Daily News will feature this young hard working and dedicated rugby star Maduwantha, who hails from the city of Kandy. “Thanks to my beloved school St.Anthony’s College Kandy’s support helped me to take up rugby, which ultimately led me into the world of sport”. “I’m always grateful to my loving- father, mother and brother, because thanks to their utmost support I have achieved a lot in life”. ...

Sep 15, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arunda, Dammika Madagedara, Janiru Dissanayake, Namal Rajapaksa, Pulathisi Dassanayake, St.Anthony’s College, Vikum Jayasooriya, Yoshitha Rajapaksa

St. Anthony’s College Kandy Old Boys Association – Light from heaven – Bulletin of SACKOBA (Colombo Branch) – June 2021 Download the PDF file . ...

Jun 19, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged St.Anthony’s College

Antonian Tuan Dole was one of the best fly halves Tuan Zaruk Dole Source:Dailynews Tuan Zaruk Dole is a former St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota ruggerite who played for the school in the early 1970’s, and the man who led his school side to beat Trinity College for the first time by 13 points to 7 in 1972, Tuan began his rugby career at junior level and at senior level becme one of the most famous fly-halves , place kicker and tackler. He led the side in 1972 under the guidance of Maurice de Silva. He then cemented his reputation as one of the sports top players with his pivotal role in the year 1972 by leading St.Anthony’s to beat St. Joseph’s, St. Benedict’s, Kingswood,S. Thomas’, Thurstan and Trinity. They drew with St. Peter’s and lost to Royal by 15 -23 The team was made of players like D.H.Rajaguru, Ananda Rajaguru, ...

Jun 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged St.Anthony’s College, Tuan Zaruk Dole