The XVth Anniversary Celebrations of the Thomian Carol Service, heralds the Advent Season in Sydney Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel reminds us of the “true meaning of Christmas” The Christmas mood was that of “expectation” as the guests gathered for this much anticipated festival of “Nine Lessons and Carols” presented by the S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW/ACT. The congregation, comprised of alumni and community members, gathered with eager enthusiasm. The Thomian Carol Service is not a mere performance but an interactive expression of joy and celebration. The energy and warmth radiating from the audience contributed to the communal spirit of the event, turning it into a shared celebration of the Christmas season. In the magical tapestry of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the Alumni association, each element played a crucial role in creating an unforgettable Christmas experience. The success of the Festival of Nine ...
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New Committee STC OBA NSW/ACT 2021-2022 Dear Fellow Thomians It is with great joy and satisfaction that we announce the newly elected OBA committee for the forthcoming period 2021-2022. The new committee was appointed at the AGM concluded on Sunday 31st October 2021. Despite the prevailing social gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, the 2021 AGM was held “outdoors” at the Heritage Park, Castle Hill. Arranged in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie, interwoven with that intrinsic characteristic, “Thomian Spirit” the formal proceedings were preceded by a BBQ lunch. Click here to see all images Sanjiv Vivekanandan, the current VP was elected President, whilst the outgoing President Kulasiri Jayasinghe will continue in the committee, together with him most current committee members will continue to serve. Yet again as in 2020, the highlight was the election of several young Thomians, some of them taking responsibility in the OBA’s executive committee. This will ...
Announcement – New Committee STC OBA NSW & ACT 2019/2020 It is with great joy and satisfaction we announce the newly elected OBA committee for the forthcoming period 2019/2020. The new committee was appointed at the 2019 AGM concluded on Sunday 27th Oct 2019. Nominations were proposed by Graham Masefield & Seconded by Lal Wimalaratne. 2019 AGM was conducted in an atmosphere of friendship and comradery, interwoven with that intrinsic characteristic, “Thomian Spirit”. Whilst, Kulasiri Jayasinghe was elected President for another year, with him most current committee members will continue to serve, however, the highlight was the election of several new members. This will be the largest committee in the history of STC OBA NSW & ACT. We thank all those who attended the AGM and others who sent their good wishes. STCOBANSW/ACT Committee – 2019/2020 Kulasiri Jayasinghe (President) Eksath Perera (Vice President) Anuk Silva (Vice President) Ranmal ...
Thomian Carol service celebrates its Tenth Anniversary with the mostRevd. Dr Glenn Davis, Archbishop of Sydney By Chitran Duraisamy It seemed like just the other day that a very small group of Thomians banded together to re-create the splendour of their school Carol Service here in Sydney. That was back in 2009 and marking its 10th successive year here in Sydney; the service lived up to expectation. Ensconced in the iconic All Saints Church,North Parramatta, the congregation was treated to a family-friendly evening by a group of very talented singers. Accompanied on the organ by Godelieve Ghavalas and under the direction of cheerful choir master Vasantha Weerakoon, the singers lustily navigated four centuries worth of repertoire with ease and excellence. Kumar Rasiah’s warm welcome to the audience was followed by the opening “Once In Royal” soprano solo, ethereal and pure by Tarisha Gunaratnam. The 9 lessons this year were read by expresidents of the association and Kulasiri Jayasinghe, current president STC ...
Thomian Carol service celebrates its tenth anniversary with the most Revd. Dr Glenn Davis, archbishop of Sydney – By Chitran Duraisamy It seemed like just the other day that a very small group of Thomians banded together to re-create the splendour of their school Carol Service here in Sydney. That was back in 2009 and marking its 10th successive year here in Sydney; the service lived up to expectation. Ensconced in the iconic All Saints Church, North Parramatta, the congregation was treated to a family-friendly evening by a group of very talented singers. Accompanied on the organ by Godelieve Ghavalas and under the direction of cheerful choir master Vasantha Weerakoon, the singers lustily navigated four centuries worth of repertoire with ease and excellence. Kumar Rasiah’s warm welcome to the audience was followed by the opening “Once In Royal” soprano ...
