Photos of Melbourne old Peteries reunion 1st Oct 2011

Picture album from get together

At Raja Bojun https://picasaweb.google.com/pre70s.peterites/InStPeterSBowersIVRajaBojun?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNCK6JPqu8eHZg&feat=directlink

 

In St Peters Bowers 2011 @ Raja Bojun Colpetty

Pre 70s Old Peterites singing the college anthem at the annual get together. http://youtu.be/CHi6iZX0Xno

In St Peter's Bowers 2011 on 26th Nov

At Raja Bojun, 90 Galle Road Colpetty

Melbourne Petes reconnected October 1st

In true blue spirit old Peterites worldwide came to Melbourne

Sunday Times,23rd October 2011

Past students of St. Peter’s College around Australia and from overseas reconnected at a gala night in Melbourne on Saturday, October 1.Nearly 350 old Peterites, wives and friends got together for a night of reminiscing interspersed with skits and re-enactments of those schoolboy days.

It was the second reunion in three years and the Peterite spirit and enthusiasm shone through as strongly as ever. In addition to the good time, the night served as a fundraiser to benefit students at St. Peter's College, Bambalapitiya. Reunion organising committee spokesman Rienzie Machado said funds raised would pay for 3-5 scholarships over the next three years.``A Grade 11 and 12 scholarship is about $200. I am sure we can fund a few,'' Machado said.

The Blue that Crowns the World reunion truly lived up to its billing, with the highlight being the presence of old boys from overseas. Notable among them were former Peterite captains Travice Fernando and Michael Elias who travelled from Colombo. Machado said: ``It was amazing to see the Peterites reconnect, it was as if we had just left the gates of our school. As organisers we aimed to lift the bar on the 2008 reunion and make it a night to remember.`What a terrific response we had from the committee and Peterites of all vintages.''

Music was provided by many past students including well-known entertainers Darrell de Silva, Randy Pieris (from Sydney) and Dwight Vangramberg (Perth).The brilliant choral group of young Peterites, based in Sydney, provided the audience with something special as they harmonised in true barber shop fashion. Other highlights of the night were specially brewed Peterite beers, a canteen re-enactment, fully catered buffet dinner, laughter-inducing skits and the appearance of Fr Rector aka Rienzie Machado.

However, the piece de resistance of the night was when Peterite voices were raised in a stirring rendition of the college anthem – Lend a Heart and Lend a Hand, with not a song sheet in sight.
Plans are now underway for the Peterites to reconnect again in 2014, with moves for the next venue to be Brisbane.

Pre-70s classmates, from left, Lawrence Heyn, Russell Mortimer, Brant de Zylva and Jerome Dias are delighted to catch up.

Cricketing quartet Michael Elias, Denham Juriansz, Travice Fernando and Gamini Goonasena front up for some fun.

Old mates Ronnie Steinwall and Ian Jacotine get into the act.

Fr Rector aka Rienzie Machado addresses the gathering.

Brant de Zylva, Ronnie Steinwall, Justin de Zylva and Austen Joseph enjoy some Peterite ale.

The Peterite Choral group, made up of university students, were in fine voice.

Late Godfrey Goonetilleke - appreciation

The founder President of Pre 1970s Group of Old Peterites his achievements in College.

Former President of OBU St Peter's

Sports- Sunday Times 14th August 2011

Former Bloomfield President Shelley Wickremasinghe is no more By Bernie Wijesekera An off the field innings on par with Sir Donald Bradman and off field achievements came to a dignified close when Shelley Wickremasinghe breathed his last on August 12. He was studded with compassion, generosity, selflessness and had exemplary leadership abilities. Shelley Wickremasinghe, an outstanding cricketer and sportsman served the game for the right reasons “Shelley left behind a trail of values and standards that will continue to be a beacon in an era where such precious virtues are being rapidly eroded”. These were the words of S. Skandakumar, former Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and President of Tamil Union. Shelley Wickremasinghe, an outstanding cricketer and sportsman who served the game for the right reasons. He served the century old club Bloomfield at a time when they were running from pillar to post. A club house perched on four wheels at Campbell Park. At present Bloomfield is a force to be reckoned with due to the unstinted efforts of Shelley, who served as Vice President to the late Mr. Robert Senanayake to climb the slippery ladder. Robert and Shelley did everything with their own resources at a time when the game was not reckoned internationally. Shelly believed in spiritual and human values, sans caste, race or religion. He translated his words into deeds. At that time Bloomfield led a nomadic life with no fixed abode. With Shelley in the driving seat nothing was impossible. With a dedicated committee who were totally committed Shelley was soft as a petal, hard as oak. He got his act together and always had the courage to tackle setbacks and was always ready to fight back. He came from Kalutara Vidyalaya and later joined St. Peter’s Bambalapitiya where he played cricket and studied for a professional degree in electronic engineering. He was a member of the champion Peterite team in 1946 led by Dion Walles. That year St. Peter’s won the big match against St. Josephs convincingly defeating the Joes led by the late Neil Weerasinghe. The Peterite team had the likes of Anton and Maurice Perera, Mike Chanmugam and N.N. De Silva etc. Shelley had no regrets in joining St. Peter’s where he learnt a lot. He served St. Peter’s and helped the school on and off the field. He became the first Buddhist to be president of the St. Peter’s College Old Boys Association. Though a Buddhist he did a lot for Christianity. He believed in Mother Theresa’s words: One cannot do great things in this world without love. His service to humanity was his code word. As a Buddhist he stressed more on human values and helped the less affluent to go places on and off the field. He was like a foster father to cricket prodigy the late Anura Ranasinghe and many others. He always stressed the value to learn and play for their own betterment. He suffered major setbacks to his family. He lost his wife, youngest daughter Rukshani (wife of Lalith Kaluperuma). His only son Shiran, a chip of the old block died under tragic circumstances. Shelley believed that this world is not a permanent abode. His only daughter Shyama looked after Shelley until his last breath. Shelley was a trustee of the YMBA and Sir Cyril de Soyza was his maternal uncle. His funeral took place yesterday attended by people of all walks. He served Bloomfield cricket as President for 25 years.

Obituary 2nd President SPC OBU

SHELLEY WICKRAMASINGHE . Beloved husband of late Ranee, precious father of Shyama, late Shiran and late Rukshani, father-in-law of Ranjan de Silva, Devika and Lalith Kaluperuma, darling seeya of Shamindhi, Radhini, Shanilka and Avishka, brother of Sena, Swarna de Silva and late Kingsley, late Owen, late Earl and late Nihal, expired. Cortege leaves residence from 296/5, Park Road, Colombo 05 at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday the 13th August 2011 for Cremation at the General Cemetery Kanatte at 3.00 p.m. (Daily News)

Demise of Godfrey Goonetilleke, founder President Pre70s Old Peterites group

Dear Old Peterites,

It is with sadness we annouce the passing away of Godfrey after a massive heart attack this morning (1st July); he was the prime mover to get the old Peterites of the pre 1970s era to reconnect. Old Peterites of his time would fondly remember his althletic prowess together with his brother Andrew.

His family wishes to have private funeral according to his close friend in college namely Ravi Fernando (cricket) however you could get details from him on :-
078 566 4325

Cortege leaves Funeral Parlour Mt. Lavinia @ 10.00AM for internment.

AGM 2011 in OBUH Lower Lounge pics

Some moments captured.

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AGM 2011 in OBUH Lower Lounge

THE MINUTES OF THE 3RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OLD PETERITES GROUP OF PRE 1970

THE MINUTES OF THE 3^RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE “OLD PETERITES’ GROUP OF PRE 1970” HELD ON 4^TH JUNE 2010, AT THE ST. PETER’S COLLEGE OBU SECRETARIAT

The meeting was called to order at 7.05 p.m. by the President, Bentley Barsenbach who was in the chair.

At the invitation of the President Harold Jansz led the opening prayer.

The President said that since the notice convening the meeting has been circulated to all it will be taken as read.

In Memoriam

A minute’s silence was observed in memory of old Peterites of the pre 1970 group who died during the year.

Mention was made of the following:

Rev. Fr. Dalston Forbes OMI; Deshamanya Dr. P R Anthonis; Brian de Silva; Dr. W D L Fernando; Ananda Ratnapala and K L G Morrison.

Attendance

38 members attended the meeting.

Excuses

Godfrey Goonathilake

Gabriel de Silva

Renton de Alwis

Chandra Fernando

Angelo Gunaratne

Duleep Samaraweera

Indra Cumarnatunge

Adoption of the minutes of the 2^nd AGM

Hilal Abdulla proposed the adoption of the minutes of the 2^nd AGM which was seconded by Harold Jansz and was approved by the house.

Adoption of the Annual Report

The adoption of the Annual Report was proposed by Algi Wijewickrema and seconded by Desmond Perera, which was duly adopted.

Adoption of the Statement of Accounts

The adoption of the Statement of Accounts, which was circulated, was proposed by Tudor Jayaratne and seconded by Ravi Fernando and was approved by the house.

Address by the Patron

Rev. Fr. Rector was not present

Address by the President of the OBU

The President of the OBU, Mr. Roshan Dharmaratne in his address, said that it was a pleasure to be present at the AGM of the Pre 70s Group. He said that the function organized by the Group at Dale Robot’s house was an enjoyable one. He mentioned about the various Foundations established under the aegis of the OBU and said they were rendering yeomen service to St. Peter’s, which he added was proven by the results achieved by our Cricketers, Ruggerites, and other sportsmen. He added that he was happy to record the establishment of an Academic Foundation and said that St. Peter’s should be a school of excellence that even other schools would want to emulate.

The OBU President mentioned about the projects in hand namely the Dance to raise funds for the OBU as well as to refurbish the toilets in the school, the juice bar with lockers for members, etc. He added that already 2 of the toilet blocks have been completely refurbished and said that the legal status with regard to having liquor in the private lockers in the juice bar was being explored.

In conclusion he thanked the Group President and his committee for the good work done and the cooperation extended to the OBU and invited all to attend the OBU AGM to be held on Sunday, 27^th June, preceded by Mass and Rector’s breakfast.

Address by the Batch Group President

The President thanked all present and said the aim of this group was to build camaraderie and fellowship among the oldest of the Old Peterites. He said that the dream of this batch was to have a home for the Old Peterites who needed to be looked after in their old age and expressed the hope that all would support this noble cause.

Finally he thanked the Committee for the support given for all the projects handled during the year.

Resolutions

The following resolution of which due notice had been given was tabled.

That Item 13 Meetings – (2) AGM Quorum of the constitution of the Pre 70 Group be amended to reduce the quorum from 25 to 20. Proposed by Harindra Sirisena and seconded by Hilal Abdulla.

This was carried unanimously.

Election of Office Bearers for the year 2010/11

At the invitation of the President, Mr. Roshan Dharmaratne, President of the OBU took the Chair as the pro-tem Chairman.

Post of President

Harold Jansz proposed the name of Bentley Barsenbach for the post of President and Hilal Abdulla seconded the proposal.

With no other names proposed, Bentley Barsenbach was duly re-elected as the President and resumed the Chair.

Other Posts

Post Nominee Proposed By Seconded By

Vice Presidents Jayantha Atapattu Proposed from the Chair

Ravi Fernando -do-

Hony. Secretary Algi Wijewickrema Harold Jansz Harindra Sirisena

Hony. Asst. Secretary Stanley Lumanauw David Crusz Ravi Fernando

Hony. Treasurer Nihal Wijeratne Proposed from the Chair

Hony. Asst. Tresurer Neville Jayalath Nihal Wijeratne Harold Jansz

Committee Members

Harold Jansz Proposed from the Chair

Hilal Abdulla -do-

Malcolm Atton David Cruz Harold Jansz

Harindra Sirisena Ravi Fernando Stanley Lumanauw

Desmond Perera Ravi Fernando Stanley Lumanauw

Co-opted to the Committee

Cyril Wijesena Proposed from the Chair

David Crusz Harindra Sirisena Harold Jansz

There being no other business the meeting concluded at 7.45 p.m.

Hony. General Secretary

Algi Wijewickrema

Notice of the Annual General Meeting And Annual Report (2010-2011)

OLD PETERITES GROUP OF PRE – 1970

Notice of the Annual General Meeting

And

Annual Report (2010-2011)

OLD PETERITES GROUP OF PRE 1970

Notice of the Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 4^th Annual General Meeting of the Old Peterites Group of Pre 1970 will be held at the OBU Lounge of St. Peter’s College (lower ground floor) on Friday, 10^th June 2011 at 6.45 p.m.

Agenda for the Annual General Meeting

1. Read Notice convening the meeting
2. Opening Prayer
3. Two minutes silence in memory of Old Boys and Satff who have passed away during the year
4. Excuses
5. Adoption of the minutes of the 3^rd AGM
6. Adoption of the Annual Report 2010/11
7. Adoption of the Accounts for the year 2010/11
8. Address by the President
9. Resolutions
10. Election of Office Bearers

The following Office Bearers will be elected:

• Hony. President
• Vice-President – 2 posts
• Hony. General Secretary
• Hony. Assistant Secretary
• Hony. Treasurer
• Hony. Assistant Treasurer
• 6 Committee Members

11. Election of Auditor
12. College Anthem

By order of the Committee

Algi Wijewickrema

Hony. General Secretary

25^th May 2011

THE ANNUAL REPORT (2010 – 2011)

Minutes of the 3^rd AGM

The AGM of the group was held at OBU Secretariat on 4^th June 2010.

38 members attended the meeting and Bentley Barsenbach was re-elected Hony. President while Ravindra Fernando and Jayantha Atapattu were re-elected as Hony. Vice-Presidents.

Others elected were:-

Hony. General Secretary - Algi Wijewickrema, Hony. Asst. Secretary – Stanley Lumanauw, Hony. Treasurer - Nihal Wijeratne, Hony. Asst. Treasurer - Neville Jayalath.

General Committee members – Harold Jansz, Harindranth Sirisena, Hilal Abdulla, Malcolm Atton, David Crusz, Cyril Wijesena and Desmond Perera

Immediate Past President - Godfrey Gunathilake

Committee Meetings & Attendance

13 committee meetings were held and attendance of Committee Members at these meeting was as follows:-

No.	Name	Office	Meetings Attended
			No. of Mtgs	%
1	Bentley Barsanbech	President	13	100%
2	Ravi Fernando	Vice-President	11	84.6%
3	Jayantha Atapattu	Vice-President	10	76.9%
4	Algi Wijewickrema	Secretary	12	92.3%
5	Stanley Lumanauw	Asst. Secretary	12	92.3%
6	Nihal Wijeratne	Treasurer	12	92.3%
7	Neville Jayalath	Asst. Treasurer	9	69.2%
8	Hilall Abdulla	Committee Member	11	84.6%
9	Harindra Sirisena	Committee Member	10	76.9%
10	Harold Jansz	Committee Member	10	76.9%
11	Malcolm Atton	Committee Member	12	92.3%
12	David Crusz	Committee Member	12	92.3%
13	Cyril Wijesena	Committee Member	11	84.6%
14	Desmond Perera	Committee Member	12	92.3%

We record with regret that our Immediate Past President was unable to attend meetings due to ill health.

In Memoriam

We place on record the passing away of the following Old Peterites and members of staff (based on information received by our Batch):

Rev. Fr. Claver Perera, Dudley Sanis, Harold de Silva, Melville Assauw, Lalith Ratnayake, Channa Gurusinghe, Horace Brohier, Sarath Sudusinghe, Gamini Manapperuma, Lalith Peiris, Harold Seneviratne, Francis Gunasekera, Russel Morais, Milton Cooray (Staff) and Sathurukulasingham (Staff)

Get together Dinner at D. B. U. Hall – 27^th November 2009

A very well attended dinner was held for members and their spouses at the DBU hall with music for dancing by Sam the Man.  This has become a very popular event in the Calendar of the members and well wishers belonging to this group and Sam the Man kept toes a tapping with his music.

124 members, wives and well wishers attended this event and all enjoyed the evening.

The surplus recorded was Rs.251,386/-.

The Committee thanks the sponsors, well wishers, members and all who helped to make this event a success

Donation of Scholarships

Based on a decision taken by the Committee, a total of 7 scholarships were donated for the year 2011, for needy students attending St. Peter’s College. Out of the 7 scholarships donated, 5 were from the Batch funds while 2 were from the President, Bentley Barsanbech and the Vice-President, Jayantha Atapattu.

The value of the Scholarships donated was Rs.59,500/-

Rev. Fr. Rector, to whom our batch made this presentation, thanked the batch and assured that these will be used for needy students who in most cases were supported by single parents finding it difficult to meet the students’ expenses.

The Committee hopes to make this an annual award, depending on availability of funds.

50 Over Match At The Oval 12^th March 2010

38 of our members and some guests of our group were present at the enclosure allotted for us to enjoy the 50 over match against St. Joseph’s.

The members present enjoyed the occasion thoroughly although we regretted the loss to St. Joseph’s.

Caps

The batch produced 100 caps for sale among members and well wishers.

A limited number of caps are available priced at Rs.500/- each and are fast selling.

Appointment of the Auditor

As an Hony. Auditor was not appointed at the AGM, the Committee agreed to appoint Lalith Dabera as the Hony. Auditor and the Committee wishes to thank the Hony. Auditor for conducting the audit of the accounts

Accounts

The unaudited Accounts for the year 01st April 2010 to 31st March 2011 showed an excess of Income over Expenditure of Rs. 316,411.29 as against the last year’s figure of Rs.122,920.14.

St. Peter’s College Archives

Fr. Rector has requested our Batch to undertake the cataloguing and documenting records of the College Archives.

A team from the Committee will arrange for this to be commenced.

Looking Ahead

Though we had plans to start and manage a home for destitute old Petes, it is clear that such a venture would not be practical and the Committee suggests that the next Committee look at the possibility of assisting in the placing needy Peterites to Elders’ Homes which are professionally run by charitable Catholic institutions.

Algi Wijewickrema                          Bentley Barsanbech

Hony. General Secretary                 Hony. President

47/3, St. Rita’s Road,Mount Lavinia       57/11, Railway Avenue, Nugegoda

e-mail : algi.wijewickrema@gmail          e-mail: Bentley@eureka.lk

Tel : 077 2981330                                   Tel.071 2747728

THE COLLEGE ANTHEM

Chorus

Lend a heart and lend a hand,

And lift the flag on high,

Let its glorious colours give,

A greeting to the sky

Golden gleam and Silver sheen,

And blue that crowns the world,

Set the flag aflying boys,

And keep the flag unfurled.

While in boyhood here we linger,

Mid a garden’s fragrant flowers,

Who will dare to point a finger

When such joys are ours?

Work enduring, play alluring,

Fill our happy hours,

Ills all curing, health ensuring,

In St. Peter’s bowers

And our flag is floating proudly,

Let us sing it praises loudly

(Repeat chorus)

Pre 1970s group AGM 2011

OLD PETERITES GROUP OF PRE 1970

Notice of the Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 4^th Annual General Meeting of the Old Peterites Group of Pre 1970 will be held at the OBU Lounge at St. Peter’s College (lower ground floor) on Friday, 10^th June 2011 at 6.45 p.m.

Agenda for the Annual General Meeting

1. Read Notice convening the meeting
2. Opening Prayer
3. Two minutes silence in memory of Old Boys and Satff who have passed away during the year
4. Excuses
5. Adoption of the minutes of the 3^rd AGM
6. Adoption of the Annual Report 2010/11
7. Adoption of the Accounts for the year 2010/11
8. Address by the President
9. Resolutions
10. Election of Office Bearers

The following Office Bearers will be elected:

• Hony. President
• Vice-President – 2 posts
• Hony. General Secretary
• Hony. Assistant Secretary
• Hony. Treasurer
• Hony. Assistant Treasurer
• 6 Committee Members

11. Election of Auditor
12. College Anthem

By order of the Committee

Algi Wijewickrema

Hony. General Secretary

25^th May 2011

Scholarships for needy students

In St Peter's Bowers 2010

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Pre70s Old Peterites "In St Peters Bowers 10.wmv

Inaugurating OBU House Lounge

On Saturday 12th February 2011

Old Peterite OBU House College grounds

President lighting lamp

Kumar Paul, Sr. lighting the lamp

Chief Guest Brian Ratnayake addressing Rev. Fr. Rector