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Peterites showcase new jersey, ready for re-entry into rugby arena The Peterite Sevens squad preparing for next week’s inter-school Provincial tournament models the new jersey Source:Sundayobserver St. Peter’s College, one of the oldest rugby playing schools in the country with a history of over 80 years, has groomed its team ready to re-enter the inter-school arena armed with a new jersey that also promotes and pays tribute to their four financial partners. With its reputation as a crowd pulling team, the Peterites have been successful in enticing and continuing their partnership with Gold sponsor Kotmale for all age groups besides signing deals with Trip A Deal and 3Pl EFL as Silver sponsor and Principal sponsor TDM International United Kingdom, a freight forwarding company whose managing director is Themiya de Mel, a distinguished old boy of St. Peter’s College. The Peterites are currently gearing for an inter-school Provincial Sevens tournament scheduled ...

Dec 13, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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RIP – DESHABANDU DR. LAKSHMAN WEERASENA DISTINGUISHED PRE-70S PETERITE SOURCE: JOSEPHIAN-PETERITE NEWS NETWORK HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/PETERITESINCANADA/POSTS/4330780057048688/?NOTIF_ID=1637504021326837&NOTIF_T=PAGE_GROUP_POST&REF=NOTIF It is with much sadness we learn the demise of Dr. Lakshman Weerasena today (23 Nov). As our former cricket captain Bernard Wijetunge says, “A Life Serving Others is truly a Life Well-Lived”. Lakshman was an all-round brilliant student at his alma mater St. Peter’s College. Some of his classmates in the higher classes include Prof. Willie Mendis, Kevin Ruberu (Australia), Rontjen Perera (USA), Basil Gurusinghe (Canada), the late Dr. Lucian Perera, and many others. In sports, Lakshman was overshadowed by his older brother Ranjit Weerasena who shone in the ‘throws’ at college meets, group meets and Public Schools Championships. Lakshman also did the ‘throws’ while in school. Lakshman entered medical college from St. Peter’s and built a roaring private practice in Colombo. Recipient of Deshabandu Award in 2017 A renowned social and community worker, Dr. Lakshman ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 21st November 2021 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “I LOVE MY PUSSYCAT” – by Des Kelly (A KELLY-KLASSIC) Charity Walk organised by the Old Ananda Assoc. Qld on Sunday the 14th Nov 2021 Tim Paine announces his decision to “stand down” as Australian Test captain on the eve of the Ashes at a press conference – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor -eLanka) Sithara Madushani proficient in aesthetic splendour – By Sunil Thenabadu Yohani to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day https://www.elanka.com.au/melbourne-erupts-with-a-frenzied-rush-to-22-by-trevine-rodrigo-2/ The Time-Tested Landmarks Of Maradana-by Shannine Daniel Erandi Madushika possesses a tonal adorned tone – BY Sunil Thenabadu Sri Lanka will be a force to be reckoned with next year – Darren Sammy – Sunil Thenabadu (Sports Editor – eLanka) Sir Joe PERERA (Economics Guru) – Mass at SJC ...

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FR. JOSEPH BENEDICT FERNANDO: A LIFE WELL SPENT-by Avishka Mario Senewiratne Source:Dailymirror A few days ago, we lost a pious presbyter who dedicated his entire life for the service of his Creator and the Creator’s greatest creation. Though being quite unassuming, humble, and modest ‘Fr. Joe Ben’, as we affectionately called him, was a man of our times, who generations now and tomorrow, will look as a figure of holiness, in its complete sense. Born in 1938 to a very respected family, which produced two other religious sisters, Fr. Joe Ben, received his first formation from home. His father was one of the initial teachers and later headmaster of St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya. Since his ordination as a presbyter some 59 years ago, Fr. Joe Ben has served some of the well-known institutions and Parishes of the Archdiocese of Colombo. This includes St. Aloysius’ Minor Seminary, St. Peter’s College and ...

Oct 30, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Ex-Peterites in USA raise funds for school branch-BY BERNARD PERERA The Organising Committee before the commencement of the proceedings Source:Sundayobserver Old boys of St. Peter’s College in the USA conducted their eighth annual cricket carnival last weekend in Maryland where DC Lanka Lions recorded a hard fought win over Maryland Titans. This year the championship attracted 18 teams from New York, Maryland, Virginia and DC States. Though the Championship was conducted in a carnival atmosphere, previously the organisers had to maintain strict health guidelines during the day due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

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PETERITE ANNIVERSERIES IN SEPTEMBER– by Algi Wijewickrema         Eleven Reverend Priests have held the august position of Rectorship at St. Peter’s College since the first, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera. But regrettably I missed recording the anniversary of his handing over the batten to Rev. Fr. Basil A Wiratunga when I recalled another anniversary on 9th September. Although the date is the same the two anniversaries fall three years apart from each other. Fr. Nicholas Perera, after his long and successful tenure as Rector at College (since 29th June 1927 or even before as Manager from 18th January 1922 and as Principal from 1926), handed over the Rectorship to the obvious choice at the time, Fr. Basil Wiratunga, on 9th September 1943. Since the farewell happened to be during the war years and while College was operating from three different locations, the farewell was not as elaborate as it could have ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th September 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LEGS ELEVEN” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka Day 2021 – Cultural show organised by the Sri Lanka Foundation (US) K see – by Krishantha Cooray – Silver linings in the dark clouds of Covid 19 Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 Series – September 2021 Vale Marlon Fernando …. You will be missed Kerrigan La-Brooy – Nominated in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in 6 Categories eLanka Cartoons by Max Gerreyn Sunil Perera – Perhaps his last video? Can you BELIEVE this is Sri Lanka? ‘Pretty Woman’ Cast Reunites 25 Years Later | TODAY As a Sri Lankan New Zealander, I know my adopted country can find compassion amid terror-by Himali McInnes Sri Lanka’s Wire Communication ...

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Lee Keegal – the rugby star who mesmerised many opponents-by Indika Welagedara Lee Keegal Source:Dailynews Lee Keegal broke into the Sri Lankan rugby scene as a schoolboy playing as a wing forward for St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya. After finishing school, he went on to represent Havelock SC, Navy SC and played for the Sri Lanka National Rugby Team, shifting from his original position of flanker to centre. He also played for the Sri Lanka National Sevens Team with distinction. This dynamic centre three quarter played for the CH and FC Team as well. He has made vast strides on the rugby field having mesmerised many opponents with his dazzling fast open rugby. ...

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