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St. Benedict’s College – 1st Eleven and 2nd Eleven Cricket Fixtures 2012

January 22nd, 2012 No comments »

JANUARY

6 & 7 1st XI St. Thomas’ College Away

6 & 7 2nd XI St. Thomas’ College Home

13 & 14 1st XI Maliyadeva College Away

17 & 18 1st XI Richmond College Home

19 & 20 2nd XI Thurstan College Away

20 & 21 1st XI Thurstan College Home

24 & 25 1st XI Lumbini College Home

27 & 28 1st XI St. Sebastians College Home

27 & 28 2nd XI St. Sebastians College Away

FEBRUARY

3 & 4 1st XI St. Anthony’s College Home

3 & 4 2nd XI St. Anthony’s College Away

7 & 8 1st XI Trinity College Away

7 & 8 2nd XI Trinity College Home

10 & 11 1st XI St. Joseph’s College Home

10 & 11 2nd XI St. Joseph’s College Away

14 & 15 1st XI St. Sylvesters College Away

17 & 18 1st XI D.S. Senanayake College Away

24 & 25 1st XI Issipathana College Home

MARCH

2 & 3 2nd XI De Mazenod College Away

3 & 4 1st XI De Mazenod College Home

JANUARY

6 & 7 1st XI St. Thomas’ College Away

6 & 7 2nd XI St. Thomas’ College Home

13 & 14 1st XI Maliyadeva College Away

17 & 18 1st XI Richmond College Home

19 & 20 2nd XI Thurstan College Away

20 & 21 1st XI Thurstan College Home

24 & 25 1st XI Lumbini College Home

27 & 28 1st XI St. Sebastians College Home

27 & 28 2nd XI St. Sebastians College Away

FEBRUARY

3 & 4 1st XI St. Anthony’s College Home

3 & 4 2nd XI St. Anthony’s College Away

7 & 8 1st XI Trinity College Away

7 & 8 2nd XI Trinity College Home

10 & 11 1st XI St. Joseph’s College Home

10 & 11 2nd XI St. Joseph’s College Away

14 & 15 1st XI St. Sylvesters College Away

17 & 18 1st XI D.S. Senanayake College Away

24 & 25 1st XI Issipathana College Home

MARCH

2 & 3 2nd XI De Mazenod College Away

3 & 4 1st XI De Mazenod College Home

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Rev. Bro. Granville Perera

October 13th, 2011 No comments »

After a dedicated service of eight long years (2003 to 2011), Rev. Bro. Granville Perera will be relinquishing his service as the Director of St. Benedict’s College at the end of October 2011due to his retirement. As many of you may agree, Rev. Bro. Granville strived hard to maintain a high standard of education, sports and discipline in the college during his tenure of office which has resulted in transforming the College to become what it is today. Rev. Bro. Janaka Fonseka will take over the credentials on 25th October 2011 as the 38th Director of St. Benedict’s College.

As a token of appreciation and in honour of recognition for his dynamic leadership and dedicated service rendered during his directorship at St. Benedict’s College, the Old Boys Union together with the other associated bodies of St. Benedict’s College, will felicitate Rev. Bro. Granville Perera at a farewell Celebration (Fellowship Dinner) at the Galadari Hotel on Sunday 23rd October 2011 from 7.00 p.m. onwards.

I presume that this is a great opportunity to all loyal Old Bens to rally round and express our gratitude and loyalty to Rev. Bro. Granville Perera, by being a part of this farewell celebration.

The Dinner Ticket is prices at Rs. 3000/- and a limited number of tickets are available for purchase.
Kindly contact the following members for tickets.

OBU – Anton Leon (Tel: 071-4805287), Peter de Croos (Tel: 077-6396060 or 071-1440000) or Darrel Ludowyke ( Tel: 077-7414567)
OBSC – Tony Ganlath (Tel: 077-2755428) or Srilal de Silva (Tel: 077-7362105)
DF – Lasantha Pieries (Tel: 072-2440259)
Welfare – Jeremy Adams (Tel: 077-7689011)
OBU Dance Committee – Mr. Gratien Fernando (Tel: 077-7368969) or Rohan Perera (Tel: 077-3959612)

Dress: Smart Casual

Kindly circulate this among the Benedictine Family.

Best Rgds,
Darrel Ludowyke
Gen, Secretary
SBC – OBU

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Benedictine Dinner Ball 2011

October 5th, 2011 No comments »

The President together with the members of the OBU UK of St. Benedict’s College would like to thank the Benedictine fraternity and all their well wishers for all the support rendered to in organising the “Benedictine Ball 2011”. The event was deemed a great success by the guests who were present.

The OBU also wish to extent their heartfelt gratitude the Banquet and Event management team at Winsor Marriot Hotel in Slough for providing us with the hall, food and service for the day, the Band “SKY HIGH” for the music and entertainment.

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Old Bens UK Emerge as Football Joint Champions

August 4th, 2011 No comments »

OBUK Football team emerge as joint champions in the recently concluded Football tournament between Sri Lanka Schools Old Boys Associations in the UK.

On their way to the final, OBUK beat Ericalampitiya school by 2 goals to 1, Isipathana 4 goals 0 and drew with Al Hameedia 1 – 1 in the group stages. Bens lost the quarter finals on penalties to Twyford College, but booked an automatic place in to the final, due to disqualification of two teams who secured place in semi finals. St. Benedict’s College was adjudged as joint champions sharing the winner’s trophy with Ericalampitiya who we beat in the group stage.

The Rugby tournament that was held the following week, OBUK team emerged as Shield winners, beating the much fancied Isipathana team in the semi finals, and Thurston B team in the finals.

Many congratulations to all the footballers and rugby players who participated in the tournament, and a special gratitude goes out to the spectators who came and supported the two teams on the day.

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St.Benedict’s College – Inaugural Inter House Swimming Meet

August 2nd, 2011 No comments »

The Inaugural Inter House Swimming Meet to mark the 1st anniversary of the College Swimming Pool Complex (“ Bro. Granville Perera Aquatic Centre”) was held on Saturday 30th July 2011 amidst a large gathering of Students, Parents, Old Boys and well-wishers , with distinguished Old Ben Jeyam Perumal who was the Chairman of the Swimming Pool Project committee, gracing the occasion as Chief Guest.

Cassian House and Luke House with 260 points each were adjudged Joint Champs, while Claude House with 200 points and Camillus House 170 points finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

Angello Perera and Vishwadinu of Claude House, Deshan Fernando and Steve David of Camillus House, Lara Wambeck and Dharshana of Luke House and Teshan Wambeck of Cassian House won the awards for the best swimmers in the under 9, 11, 17 and 19 age groups respectively.

The Inaugural Inter House Swimming Meet to mark the 1st anniversary of the College Swimming Pool Complex (“ Bro. Granville Perera Aquatic Centre”) was held on Saturday 30th July 2011 amidst a large gathering of Students, Parents, Old Boys and well-wishers , with distinguished Old Ben Jeyam Perumal who was the Chairman of the Swimming Pool Project committee, gracing the occasion as Chief Guest.

Cassian House and Luke House with 260 points each were adjudged Joint Champs, while Claude House with 200 points and Camillus House 170 points finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

Angello Perera and Vishwadinu of Claude House, Deshan Fernando and Steve David of Camillus House, Lara Wambeck and Dharshana of Luke House and Teshan Wambeck of Cassian House won the awards for the best swimmers in the under 9, 11, 17 and 19 age groups respectively.

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“An Evening of Shakespeare”

July 5th, 2011 No comments »

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Obituary Notice – Mrs. Grace Christopher

June 26th, 2011 No comments »

It is with great sadness we inform you the death of Mrs. Grace Christopher, beloved wife of Mr. Rajah Christopher of “Italiares” fame and mother of Suresh.

The late Mrs. Grace was a veteran teacher of St, Benedict’s College with impeccable diction of the English language.

NOTICE OF DEATH

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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St.Benedict’s College Bens Rugby Night

June 22nd, 2011 No comments »

The Bens Rugby Wing comprising of old boys, which was formed to assist the development of Rugby in college, will be having its membership drive, “Rugby Night” on 25th June 2011 from 7.00 pm onwards at the Old Bens Sports Club – Colombo.

Dinner Tickets – Rs.1000/= per head

For more information contact –

Anura Fernando – 0772353566

Shanaka Bopearaychy – 0772298567

Shehan Gabriel – 0773833501

Nawantha – 0773158125

Prashanke – 0775975349

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Obituary Notice – Old Ben Gerrad Wijekulasuriya

June 22nd, 2011 No comments »

It is with great sadness we inform you the death of Old Ben Gerrad Wijekulasuriya who passed away in Colombo.

The late Mr. Gerrad Wijekulasuriya is the father of Old Bens Sameera & Sanka, and was an outstanding sportsman and was a key member of College cricket and football teams in the years 1973- 75. He also served the College welfare society as vice president, treasurer and also was a council member of the OBU Colombo.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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Obituary Notice – Old Ben Doug Livera

June 20th, 2011 No comments »

It is with great sadness we inform you the death of Old Ben Doug Livera who passed away in Melbourne.

The late Doug is the father of Doug Jnr, Bob, & Warren, and father-in-law of Noel Pereira. The late Doug was a founder member of The Old Bens Sports Club in Colombo and also a huge supporter of the Bens basketball, hockey, soccer & cricket teams in Colombo.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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AGM OF ST. BENEDICT’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ UNION

June 18th, 2011 No comments »

The 107th Annual General Meeting of St. Benedict’s College Old Boys’ Union will be held on Sunday 26th June 2011 at the Collage Hall commencing 10.30 A.M. which will be preceded by Holy Mass at 9.30 A.M., concelebrated by Benedictine Priests Rev. Fr. Noel Dias and Rev Fr. Malcolm Candappa .

All Old Boys are cordially invited to be present for the Holy Mass and the annual session followed by a fellowship lunch and get-together at the Old Bens Sports Club.

Kindly contact the following, for Lunch Reservations: (Rs. 600/- per head)

Anton Leon – 0714- 805287

Chandra Bastian – 0775 984580

Ashan Stanislaus – 0777 558244

Peter De Croos – 0776 396060

Darrel Ludowyke – 0777 414567

The 107th Annual General Meeting of St. Benedict’s College Old Boys’ Union will be held on Sunday 26th June 2011 at the Collage Hall commencing 10.30 A.M. which will be preceded by Holy Mass at 9.30 A.M., concelebrated by Benedictine Priests Rev. Fr. Noel Dias and Rev Fr. Malcolm Candappa .

All Old Boys are cordially invited to be present for the Holy Mass and the annual session followed by a fellowship lunch and get-together at the Old Bens Sports Club.

Kindly contact the following, for Lunch Reservations: (Rs. 600/- per head)

Anton Leon – 0714- 805287

Chandra Bastian – 0775 984580

Ashan Stanislaus – 0777 558244

Peter De Croos – 0776 396060

Darrel Ludowyke – 0777 414567

Darrel Ludowyke

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Dinner Dance 2011 – OBU Victoria

June 4th, 2011 No comments »

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Cricket Training Sessions for FoC 2011

June 4th, 2011 No comments »

Given below are the dates booked for training sessions at the BA Club, Crane Lodge Rd, Cranford – Mddlesex TW5 9PQ

FOC cricket tournament-2011 training sessions

ANTON SAMPO

to:

Jerome Adams1

03/06/2011 15:16

Sunday 12th June 9:30am – 12:00

Sunday 19th June 9:30am- 12:00

Sunday 03rd July 9:30am – 12:00

All OB UK Cricketers are requested to make every effort to attend these training sessions.

Anton Sampo – Sports Secretary

Contact :075540 00525

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Obituary Notice – Old Ben Capt. Shanthi Goonewardena

May 24th, 2011 No comments »

It is with great sadness we inform you the death of Old Ben Capt. Shanthi Goonewardena (Master Mariner) who passed away in Colombo.

Late Capt. Shanthi Goonewardena was the son of illustrious Old Ben Felix Goonewardena the legendary journalist and Editor of the Times and the brother of Old Bens Saliya Goonewardena (Sunday Times, Perth) , Capt. Sryantha Goonewardena (Master Mariner), and Sharmini.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

It is with great sadness we inform you the death of Old Ben Capt. Shanthi Goonewardena (Master Mariner) who passed away in Colombo.

Late Capt. Shanthi Goonewardena was the son of illustrious Old Ben Felix Goonewardena the legendary journalist and Editor of the Times and the brother of Old Bens Saliya Goonewardena (Sunday Times, Perth) , Capt. Sryantha Goonewardena (Master Mariner), and Sharmini.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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Old Bens U.K. Office Bearers for 2011/2012

May 15th, 2011 No comments »

The following members were duly elected at the OBUK AGM held on the 14th of May 2011.