{PeteriteNET:573} PETES ARE SCHOOLS RUGBY 7S CHAMPS Adding to their Zahira centenary 7s title, the Peterites were crowned Schools Rugby 7s Cup Champions beating Royal College 10-5 at the Royal Sports Complex this evening. Congratulations and all the best boys. Proud of you. St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located globally. It is primarily created to maintain contact & fellowship among old Peterites, to explore means of helping our old school & aiding old boys in need. http://www.stpetersobu.com You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “PeteriteNET” group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to peteritenet+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/peteritenet/CAC1ZyxJYuYLp4__TU3qKHQzuqPKCEuwszkP2mDS443uxDS4U-A%40mail.gmail.com. Click here to receive your free copy of the ...

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{PeteriteNET:572} A PETERITE IN THE OLYMPICS   A Peterite, Viren Neththasinghe has qualified to compete in Badminton in the upcoming Olympics.  We congratulate him and offer him our best wishes.  St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located globally. It is primarily created to maintain contact & fellowship among old Peterites, to explore means of helping our old school & aiding old boys in need. http://www.stpetersobu.com You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “PeteriteNET” group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to peteritenet+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/peteritenet/CAC1Zyx%2BG3qEMNPpHbx%2BX7Ou055uTgSXwxqk6ApjkGw7j-MxSbQ%40mail.gmail.com. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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 {PeteriteNET:574} SCHOOLS BASKETBALL – PETES BOW OUT AT THE FINAL, JOES VICTORIOUS It’s full time at the Sri Lanka Schools U20 Finals and the Josephians clinch victory with a resounding final score of 59-56! We extend our hearty congratulations to the Josephian team, and salute the Peterites for their valiant efforts. And so the Tournament concludes with a spark of Blue and White against the violet April sky! #mcsjc #basketball St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located globally. It is primarily created to maintain contact & fellowship among old Peterites, to explore means of helping our old school & aiding old boys in need. http://www.stpetersobu.com You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “PeteriteNET” group. To unsubscribe from this group ...

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{peteriteNET:569}SCHOOL BASKETBALL FINAL-A JOE_PETE AFFAIR Below is the SJC 1966 B-Ball Team. All Island Champions captained by Nihal Wijeratne. Above pic of SJC bball team of 1966.   L to R Tyronne Pieries, Anton Wijendra, Upali Goonewardena, Nihal Wijeratne, Priantha Fonseka, Bernard Rasiah, Vernon Davidson, Rohan Pieries, Graham Ludowyke, Gus Matthew’s, Donald Amerasinghe, Joseph Soyza, & Mahinda Silva (absent Ananda Silva )  Nihal W capt the team in 1966 & we became “All island champs” This team created history when we toured India playing bball against Indian men’s club & state teams. We were the first men’s team to tour overseas. We could not afford air fares, we travelled by ferry! What an experience that was.  Vernon St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka. This e-mail network is the official e-mail network of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union and is open to all old Peterites located ...

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{PeteriteNET:567} OBUH LOUNGE (ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP) NOW OPEN TO HFC AND SJC (COMMITTEE MEMBERS) OBUH rolled out the red carpet, for our esteemed guests from Holy Family Convent and St. Joseph’s College! as we launched Associate Membership. The Peterite Lounge transformed into a hub of camaraderie and laughter as we welcomed our sister and brother schools for an evening of pure fun. What sparked this rendezvous, you ask? Well, it was the brainchild of the OBU, an initiative aimed at fostering strong bonds and creating a network that goes beyond school walls. We wanted to unveil our Lounge and facilities in style, and what better way than to share them with our cherished counterparts! In a gesture of warmth and openness, we’ve offered   to the committees of these prestigious schools. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey together. Here’s to the good times that lie ahead—new ...

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St. Peter’s College Old Boys – Autumn Ball 2023 in Melbourne St. Peter’s College old boys, families and friends sure know how to party. And this year’s Autumn Ball in Melbourne was no different at the Grand on Cathies Lane in Wantirna. A capacity crowd of around 500 thronged the stylish function room for a night of superbly coordinated entertainment that had that special touch of class which has now become the norm at the Bambalalitiya Peterite events. The highlights of the night was undoubtedly the tireless presentation of the venue which oozed class, and the food and beverage on offer was of premium quality. Add top class music from Aussie band The Baker Boys and a wonderful selection of music from DJ Warren Jay, it made for a complete night of entertainment that will remain long in the reflection of all attending. Lavish door and raffle draw prizes added ...

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