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Death of Old Ben Anthony Joseph

We are sad to inform the death of Old Ben Anthony Joseph yesterday (24th Aug). Old Ben Anthony Joseph or 'Josa' as he was fondly known was one of the finest soccer players produced by College in the late sixties. After a stint in the private sector he joined the college staff and coached the senior soccer teams in the eightees. He then joined the tutorial staff at the college primary and served in many capacities until his retirement in 2004. At the time of his death he was 62 years.

His funeral will take place tomorrow (26th Aug) at the Madampitiya Cemetery at 3.00 p.m.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 25 2010 02:55:22 � 0 Comments � 11 Reads

Cassian House wins the inaugural contest

Cassian House won the inaugural Inter House Shakespeare Drama Competition at the College Hall today (13th Aug) in front of full house. Performing an extract from Merchant of Venice, Cassian House edged Camillus House who did an extract from Tempest to clinch the Rev. Bro. gh Farringdon Memorial Shield.

The judges for the evening Peter De Almeida, Ms. Nuwanthi Kahandaliyanage and Ms. Kanchana Talpawila had a tough task with all four houses making fantastic productions. There were also special awards for Best Actor (Male & Female cast) and Best Supporting Actor (Male & Female cast) .

Renowned Actor Old Ben Ravindra Randeniya who was the chief guest presented the awards for the respective winners and the Champions Shield for te winners Cassian House.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 13 2010 16:05:38 � 0 Comments � 14 Reads

Inter House Shakespeare Drama Competition on Friday 13th August

The inaugural Inter House Shakespeare Drama Competiton for the Rev. Bro. Hugh Farringdon Memorial Shield will be held on Friday 13th August 2010 at the College Hall from 6.30 p.m. onwards. This important event added to the college calendar on the initiation of English Drama trainer Mr. Jerome De Silva will certainly assist our students to improve their overall capabilities in English Language. The members of the English Drama Club of 2010 has come forward to donate the Challenge Shield in honour of Late Rev. Bro. Hugh Farringdon, an Englishman who did yeoman service to uplift the standard of English at College in the late fifties.

The Chief Guest for this inaugural event will be none other than the renowned and highly respected figure in the local film and entertainment industry Old Benedictine Ravinda Randeniya. Former teacher Mr. Randy Ratnayake will grace the ocassion as the Guest of Honour.

Tickets are priced at Rs. 100/- and could be obtained from the college office or at the gate on Friday.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 11 2010 04:22:51 � 0 Comments � 19 Reads

BENS - UNDER 13 HOCKEY CHAMPS

St. Benedict's College under 13 Hockey team emerged champs at the Western Province Schools Tournament when they beat Ananda College by 1 goal to nil in the finals played at Wesley College Grounds on Sunday (8th Aug). Bens scored the winning goal through the stick of Sharon Fabian.

On their way to the finals, Bens beat Royal College 4-2 (Penalty Strockes) in the semi finals, Prince of Wales College Moratuwa 2 nil, Nalanda College 1 nil, Issipathana College 1 nil and drew with Ananda College 0-0 in the group stage.

We congratulate the team, Coach Malraj Pigera and Director Bro. Granville Perera on this great achievement.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 11 2010 04:01:08 � 0 Comments � 16 Reads

Sri Lanka's oldest living schools cricket Captian celebrates his 100th Birthday

Old Benedictine Terrence Perera, Sri Lanka's oldest living schools Cricket Captain who captained the College Cricket team in 1929 celebrates his 100th Birthday today (4th Aug). A special thanks giving Holy Mass organized by the family members were held today at St. Lucia's Cathedral. It is indeed a joyful day for the children of Terrence especially sons Tyrone and Adrian to celebrate the centenary of thier beloved father.

Apart from Cricket Old Ben Terrence represented College in Soccer, Hockey, Athletics and was an outstanding Cadet. Later he coached the College Junior Cricket Teams in the early eightees and also served the Old Boys' Union and Old Benedictines' Sports Club

The Old Boy's Union together with the Old Benedictine Sports' Club will be organizing a felitication for Old Benedictine Terrence on Saturday 14th August at the Sports Club at 6.00 p.m. The proceedings will begin with a Holy Mass at 6.00 p.m. followed by feloowship and Dinner. The OBU and OBSC invite all Old Benedictines to be present on this historic day and to wish our great Old Benedictine many more years of happiness good health and happiness. More details of the event will be notified in due course

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 04 2010 00:45:17 � 0 Comments � 35 Reads

Christopher Joseph re-elected as President of the Welfare Society

Christopher Joseph was re-elected as the President of the Welfare Society of St. Benedict's College at the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 24th July at the College Hall. Neomal Amarasekara and Jeremy Adams were elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The list of Office Bearers of the Welfare Society for year 2010/2011 is as follows.

President : Christopher Joseph

Vice Presidents : Lasantha Fernando & Fauzil Cader

Secretary : Neomal Amarasekera

Asst. Secretary : Jerome Fernando

Treasurer : Jeremy Adams

Asst. Tresurer : Lalantha Perera

Committee : Sajith Gomez, Manoj Prince, Neville Ajantha, Kennedy Machado, Rohith Grero & Lalith Perera

Teachers Reps : Ms. Manel Wickremasinghe, Demotius Fernando & Susantha Wickremasinghe

Auditors : Tudor V Perera Associates

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on August 04 2010 00:30:09 � 0 Comments � 19 Reads

Death of Mrs. Lata Rodrigo

It is with profound sadness we record the death of Mrs. Lata Rodrigo, dearly beloved wife of Old Ben Loyola Rodrigo and loving mother of Dinash and Bianca.

The Rodrigo family have always been active participants of OBU, Victoria endeavour in supporting the college. The Benedictine family offer our heartfelt condolences to the Rodrigo family. Funeral arrangements will be notified later.

May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen

Suren De Silva
Secretary
St Benedict's College OBU Victoria

Posted by webmaster on July 31 2010 03:21:10 � 0 Comments � 41 Reads

BREAKING NEWS - VOICE PRINT WIN SILVER MEDAL AT WORLD CHOIR GAMES

Voice.Print, the all Benedintine Choir that represented Sri Lanka at this years World Choir Games in China has won the Silver Medal at the competiton. It is indeed a fantastic achivement by these young lads who have made our Alma Mater as well as our Motherland proud with this historic achivement. They have also bagged a another Bronze Medal for a another category in the process. More details will follow.

Please join me in sending our heartiest congratulations to the members of Voice.Print on this great success.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on July 26 2010 08:23:37 � 1 Comments � 74 Reads

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Posted by webmaster on July 20 2010 20:47:31 � Read More � 0 Comments � 50 Reads

VOICE PRINT - to represent Sri Lanka at this year World Choir Games

VOICE.PRINT, a Choral Musical ensemble consisting of past choristers of St. Benedict's College will represent Sri Lanka at this years World Choir Games to be held from 20th to 26th July in Shaoxing, China.

The Choir consisting of 15 members led by Old Ben Michael Sathasivam left Sri Lanka last evening (18th Jul). The members and their families along with many well wishers participated in Holy Mass at St. Mary's Church Mattakkuliya last morning and prayed for their success at the competition. 300 Choirs from almost 100 countries will take part at this years games with Voice. Print also been selected as one of the 25 top choirs to perform at the grand finale on the 26th July.

The Benedictine family wish them all success at the competition and look forward to the choir bagging the Gold Medal bringing honour and glory to to our Alma Mater and the Country.

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on July 19 2010 04:02:45 � 0 Comments � 80 Reads

Welfare Society AGM on 24th July

The Annual General Meeting of the Welfare Society of St. Benedict's College will be held on Saturday 24th July 2010 at 3.30 p.m. at the College Hall. Members and Parents are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting

Posted by Ravi Irugalbandara on July 15 2010 06:42:48 � 0 Comments � 24 Reads

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