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ST ANTHONY’S VS ST BENEDICT’S – A proud SAINTS partnership – by Afzal Laphir The first XI encounter between St Anthony’s College Kandy (SACK) and St Benedict’s College Kotahena (SBC or Bens) is scheduled to start today at Kotahena. The visitors will be captained by Thisara Ekanayake and the hosts by Steve Arshan. The last victories at Kotahena for the two sides were registered in 2007 (SACK) and 1978 (SBC). Whilst the 2007 win was the Antonians’ last success on any venue, the Bens last win was in 2017 at Pallekelle. The first encounter on record between the two Saints schools took place on 16th October 1909 in Colombo as a “day-game”, which resulted in a 35-run win to the Bens. On a rain-affected day, the home side’s innings was destroyed by Wijegoonewardena (6/25) but the Antonians found the Pinto-Theodore bowling combination too hot to handle, falling for a paltry 48, ...

Feb 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Bonny a sparkling voyage in celebrity as a vocalist/entertainer for over four decades having made an indelible imprint in the music arena – by Sunil Thenabadu Bonny Fernando a native of Sri Lanka was born in Trincomalee, while a toddler his family had moved to Kurunegala. He has had his education at St Anne’s College,Kurunegala later at St. Benedict’s College,Kotahena had possessed a innate talent for music specifically in singing. Bonny had received tremendous inspiration from the music legend Clarence Wijewardena while in school had been a member of the musical band ‘Freedom’ which was formed after Bonny had successfully sung in many concerts. Very often the group ‘Freedom’ was allied to the popular “Super Golden Chimes” led by eminent Clarence Wijewardena. By singing English numbers Bonny had initially showcased his innate talent for music vocals. Bonny was indeed fortunate to have got the opportunity to sing at the then ...

Oct 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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The passing of our well-loved Old Antonian/Old Benedictine MAHINDA JERONIMUS on 12th Feb, in Melbourne. MAHINDA JERONIMUS IS NO MORE It is with much sadness that we notify the passing of our well-loved MAHINDA JERONIMUS last afternoon (12th Feb, approx. 3.00pm) in Melbourne. He was 73. Although Mahinda spent most of his school years at St Benedict’s College Kotahena, his couple of years at St Anthony’s College between 1965 and 1966 made him one of our own. Along with his wife Dayani, Mahinda rarely missed our Annual Dinner Dances and he was also a regular at other Antonian events in Melbourne. Mahinda represented SACK in under-16 cricket as a fast bowler, playing alongside his good friend Meri Guneratne. Being educated at two of the four Saints schools, Mahinda showed immense passion in the annual Saints Quadrangular Cricket event in Melbourne, serving as the President of the organising committee until recently. ...

Feb 13, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Obituaries Tagged ,
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