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Volume01 | Jul – Sept 2018/19
St. Peter’sCollege
Old Boys’Union
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Warm greetings my fellow Peterites!
We have had an exciting start to the 2018/19 year beginning withwinning the overall championship at the 51st Saints Quadrangular forthe 2nd consecutive year – in the process annexing the Over 40cricket, Basketball and Rugby titles. My sincere thanks go out to allour teams and the Peterite organizing committee. The “GoldenGleam 2018” annual dinner dance was a sell out as usual and furtherraised the bar of the already high standard expected from thePeterite dance. The team headed by Kanishka Hewage did a stellarjob and my thanks go out to them. This is our main fund raiser for theyear and it is indeed heartening to see it grow from strength tostrength.
With regard to the overseas branches, I have had a couples ofmeetings with the old boys’ group in Dubai and am happy to notethat they will be under the main OBU umbrella soon. I was able tovisit the UK OBU branch and update them on all OBU activities in SriLanka. The dinner dance planned for 24th November in the UK isalready sold out. I will also be visiting the branch in Canada for theirAGM on 30th November and will be briefing them on the ongoingprojects. I hope to keep all branches, batch groups and membersupdated on all developments related to the OBUH Secretariatconstruction. I would like to extend a special thanks to SenaniGunesekara for joining the main OBU team to coordinate with alloverseas branches to raise funds for the OBUH secretariat.
In closing, I would like thank the editorial team headed by ShiyanJayaweera for re-initiating the OLD PETERITE NEWS LETTER.
Asela LihinikaduwaHony. PresidentSPC-OBU 2018/19
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
On behalf of the editorial team, it gives me great pleasureto present you the 1st quarter e-newsletter of the OBU ofSt. Peter's College for the year 2018/19 after a gap of afew years. It has been an eventful 1st quarter for theOBU, beginning with the 51st Saints Quadrangular in July,our much anticipated annual dinner dance, "GoldenGleam 2018" in August and the "Retro Nite" organized byour energetic OBUH team held at the Peterite Lounge inSeptember. The Track & Field Foundation and the RugbyFoundation also held their respective AGM's during thequarter. The Peterite Chorale, a choral group consisting ofOld Peterites who got their start in singing at their almamater and are a regular feature at the annual CollegeEaster and Christmas carol services, celebrated their 25thanniversary with a thanksgiving service. Details of allmentioned events are included in this issue. Further,completion work on the OBU secretariat building has alsocommenced and once completed will house a careerguidance centre, meeting rooms for use by the differentbatch groups and foundations and a roof top memberslounge.
In news on College affairs, the brand new state of the artlaboratory block and medical centre were inauguratedearlier this year with the support of the OBU through itsoverseas branches and batch groups (details of whichwere carried in the annual report in July). Work on thenew rugby pavilion is also continuing with intention ofhaving it ready before the next season commences. Alsothe formation and kick off meeting of a Joint CentenaryCommittee (JCC) was initiated under the direction of RevFr. Rector, with a view to preparing for the centenary ofSt. Peter's College in 2022. More details will follow as soonas they are finalized.
The editorial team has been working hard to bring you thelatest updates of the OBU and College on an ongoing basisthrough the website (www.stpetersobu.com), Facebook(www.facebook.com/obuofstpeterscollege/), Twitter(www.twitter.com/obuofstpeterscollege) and the SMSalerts (subscription details in this newsletter). We hopeyou will make use of these services.
The 2nd quarter (Oct-Dec) promises to be as exciting asthe first with the Inter-batch cricket sixes, the plannedOBUH events at the Lounge and the activities plannedaround the December season. We look forward to seeingyou at these events and hope you will rally round to "Lenda heart and lend a hand and lift the flag onhigh!"
Shiyan Jayaweera Hony. EditorSPC-OBU 2018/19
Editorial Sub Committee
Shiyan Jayaweera Hony. Editor
SPC-OBU & Sub Committee Chairman
Navin PereraAsst. Editor SPC-OBU
Irfan Amirdeen
Dayan Georgesz
Algi Wijewickrema
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51st SAINTS’ QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENT
The 51st Saints’ Quadrangular Tournament was held on the 27thand 28th of July 2018 in Colombo.
This year, the event was hosted by the Old Peterites Sports Club.The flagship sporting event of the Old Boys of the four premierCatholic schools in Sri Lanka, namely St. Anthony’s College,Katugastota, St. Benedict’s College, Colombo 13, St. Joseph’sCollege, Colombo 10 and St. Peter’s College, Colombo 4. Notablythe overall championship this year was won by St.Peter’s Collegefor the 2nd straight year.
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GOLDEN GLEAM 2018
The Golden Gleam 2018 dinner danceorganized by the Old Boys’ Union (OBU) of St. Peter’sCollege, Colombo 4, was held on 11th August at The Hilton Colombo,amidst a gathering of 500+ Old Peterites, their families and well wishers.
Titled “A Night on the Nile” the event saw the ballroom of the Hilton converted to an Egyptian Pharaoh’s palace. With a valuable entrance gift for all couples and over 36 prizes including 12 air tickets being handed out for winners of competitions, the evening proved an enjoyable one for all.
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RETRO NIGHT‘18
The Peterite Lounge yet again was abuzz with the “Retro Night" event inSeptember which saw a sizable gathering with DJ Bunty in attendance. A newfood menu and mocktails saw the crowd enjoying their food and drinks. Thecolorful lighting and nostalgic pictures of 70’s and 80’s decorated the lounge toadd an “old sckool” touch.
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TRACK & FIELD FOUNDATION
The PatronRev. Fr. Trevor Martin, Rector of St. Peter’s College(Ex-officio)
Vice Patrons Asela Lihinikaduwa, President of the Old Boys’Union (Ex-officio)Mr Ranjith Weerasena
President Shamindra Welikala
Vice Presidents Angelo KarunarathneMr. Mahesh Perera
Hony. Secretary Roshan Abeygoonewardena
Asst. Secretary Dinal Peiris
Hony. Treasurer Harshan Jayasundara
Asst. Treasurer
Hasanka Rodrigo
Committee Members
Dilano FaneJoel Fernandopulle Sharmal Gunewardena Roshan Lanka Fernando Dushantha Gunawardena Kishan Wedasinghe
The 10th Annual General Meeting of the Track & Field Foundation of St. Peter’sCollege was held on Friday, 17th August at 7.00 p.m. at the Sr. Flora MemorialHall. Those listed above were elected as office bearers for the year 2018/19.
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RUGBY FOUNDATION
PatronVice PatronVice PatronVice PatronVice PatronImmediate PPPresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentHony SecretaryAsst SecretaryHony TreasurerAsst TreasurerRepresentative OPSCCommittee MemberCommittee MemberCommittee MemberCommittee MemberCommittee MemberCommittee Member
Rev. Fr. Rector Trevor MartinAsela Lihinikaduwa Frank HubertJayer Rodriguesz Ronnie Gunaratne Trinesh Fernanado Fazal Mohomed Mangala Dharamapriya Jerome Brohier Dilshan Perera Sanushka Perera Samson RoyDasty Ismail Peter DekkerShane Gunawijaya Steve Nelson Lasantha Dissanayake Zakir Mohamadally Dilan Amarasuriya Geethal Anthony
Sub Committee Chairs/Co-chairs
Rugby Development & Technical AffairsSanjeewa AbeygoonawardenaPoornaka Delpachithra
Fund Raising & Event Management Ziyan BadurdeenDinesh Rodrigo
College Affairs & Match Arrangements Roshan OpathaJavid Wahab
Membership Development (Local & international) Shastri IrugalbandaraAmry Ahmed
Publicity & PR Communication Hamza HidayathullaNuwan Samarasekara
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PETERITE CHORALE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The Peterite Chorale, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest choral groups celebrated 25 years of existence with athanksgiving service, which was held at St Mary’s Bambalapitiya on the 25th of August 2018. TheChorale was joined by the premier female singing outfit – Soul Sounds, who have been long standingfriends of the Peterite Chorale, and also by the St Mary’s Choral Group, who too have been inassociation with the Peterite Chorale during its formative years. The service was presided by Rt. Rev. Dr.Cletus Perera- Bishop of Ratnapura, along with Fr Felician Perera – former Rector of St Peter’s College,members of the clergy and many followers of the Peterite Chorale who gathered into a packed church,to witness an evening of joyful musical praise.
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PRE 70S' STAG OUTING
Peterites from the Pre-Seventies era met at a 'Stag' outing on Sunday, 26th August at the 'Randiya' hotel, Moratuwa to relive the days of friendship and merriment and share stories of their escapades at school. It was also an occasion for some who had come all the way from Australia to get together with their classmates. Some from the 71-74 Batch also joined in the fun. With a calypso band providing music, good food and strong liquid to wash it down with,needless to say all had a good time.
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PETERITES IN THE NEWS
Mr. Nishantha Seneviratne - elected as the Vice President of the Greater Mekong Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Thusitha De Silva - appointed President,University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association.
Mr. Sanjeewa Abeygoonawardena -appointed as a member of the advisory Committee on Logistics of Sri Lanka Export Development Board by Minister of Development Strategies & International Trade.
Mr. Nishan Nanayakkara - elected as Chairman of the Import Section of the Ceylon Chamber Of Commerce.
Mr. Kevin Edwards - elected as the Vice Chairman of the
Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber ofCommerce.
Mr. Sudesh Mendis - elected as an Executive Council member of the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
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EVENT CALENDAR
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• 04th Nov – Gerry de Mel – Inter Batch Cricket Tournament at SPC Grounds at 8.00 am
• 09th Nov – OBU Teachers Day Celebrations – Women International Club, Colombo 07 at 6.00 pm
• 10th Nov – Batch Group of 93/94 – 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Kingsbury Hotel at 8.00 pm
• 22nd Nov – Joe Pete Sponsorship Partner Cocktails at Jetwing Seven at 7.00 pm
• 24th Nov – La Bamba night 2018 – Annual Dinner Dance - OBU UK Branch at Grange Paul’s Hotel at 6.30 pm
• 30th Nov – AGM Peterite Alumni Association, Ontario (OBU CANADA)
• 01st Dec – Batch Group of 2006 – SIXES BALL at Access Tower at 7.00 pm
• 01st Dec – Batch Group of 2009 – Christmas Gathering
• 02nd Dec – Batch Group of 2004 – Annual Family Outing
• 08th Dec – OBU Christmas Sing-along – Nicholas D.J.Perera Hall at 7.30pm
• 15th Dec – Batch Group of 2007 – Paduru Party
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