S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela: 2011 Events
Service of Nine Lessons & Carols
The Service of Nine Lessons & Carols was held on the 17th of February at the Keble Memorial Hall. The Christmas message was delivered by Revd. Jayath Jeyaveerasingan, former Chaplain of S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela. View Service of Nine Lessons 2011 Programme
Vani Vizha
The Vani Vizha Programme was organised by the Hindu Cultural Society. It was held on the on the 25th of October 2011 at the Hindu Cultural Hall, Bandarawela. The Chief Guest was Mr. Y. Kirubananthan, Lecturer Sri Pada National College of Education. View Vani Vizha 2011 Programme
Entertainment Programme by the Boarders
An entertainment programme was held on the 7th of October 2011 at the Keble Memorial Hall. This event was held to display the talents of the hostellers in the field of drama, music and dance.
The Chief Guest for this function was Mr. Akila Ellawela, a distinguished old boy of the College who was a boarder himself and presently the Vice Chairman of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka.
Annual Prize Giving 2011
The Annual Prize Giving was held on 12th of July 2011. The Chief Guest was Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Education.
CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2011
The college Environment circle organized a Tree planting campaign to Celebrate the World Environment Day on 06.06.2011
PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS MEET -2011
The Primary school Sports Meet was held on 3rd of June,2011 at the college grounds. The Chief Guests were Mr. Lakshman Siriwardana, Retired Director TID and Mrs. Siriwardana. Guest of Honour Mr. M.R. Aluwihare, College Manager.
OPENING OF THE G.C.E. (A/L) CLASS ROOM AND LABORATORY COMPLEX
The New G.C.E. (A/L) Classroom and Laboratory Complex was blessed and declared open on 30th May 2011 by Rt. Rev. Dhiloraj R. Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo.
MEELAD - UN -NABI CELEBRATIONS - 2011
The Meelad Un Nabi Celebrations were held on the 28th of May 2011 at the Keble Memorial Hall. Mr. M.A.M. Hakeem, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public & International Law, University of Colombo was the chief guest.
UVA THOMIAN CRICKET ENCOUNTER - 2011
The Uva Thomian Cricket Encounter between S. Thomas' College Bandarawela and S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa was held on the 21st of May, 2011 at the Urban Council grounds.STC - Bandarawela Batting First scord 282 all out in 47 overs,STC - Guruthlawa Batting Second scored 284 for 6 in the 46.2 overs, STC - Guruthalawa won by 4 wickets.
The chief guest was Prof. Mohan de Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayawardanapura. Guests of Honour Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, Mayor, of Bandarawela and Hon. Harin Fernando M.P.
INDOOR GAMES PRIZE GIVING - 2011
The Indoor games prize giving was held on 7th April 2011.The Chief guests were Hon.Chamind Wijesiri, mayor Bandarawela Municipal Council & Rt. Rev. D. R. Canagasabey the Bishop of Colombo.
OUTSTANDING RESULTS OF SHANE LAHIRU SANDEEPA WOLFF
Felicitation of SHANE LAHIRU SANDEEPA WOLFF on his outstanding results at GCE (O/L) 2010 Examination. Shane's results has been ranked 1st in the District and 6th in the Island. 7th April 2011.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS.
A Professional Development Programme was conducted by the University of Colombo for teachers at S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela from 28th to 30th of April 2011.
Resource Personnel:
Prof. Marie Perera, Prof. C. Kariyawasam, Prof. Roland Abeypala, Prof. S. Sandrasegaram, Prof. M. Karunanithy
Dr. Neal Fernando, Dr. C. Wannigama, Dr. Anula Hettige, Mr. W.M. Pragnadarshana, Mr. L.H. Wijesinghe,
Mr. L.A.M.Chandrasekera (Head master S.Thomas’ college Bandarawela)
ALL- ISLAND UNDER 16 BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2011
The S.L.A. Ratnayake Memorial All-Island under 16 Badminton Team Championships was held from the 25th to the 28th of April 2011 at the college Stadium.The Chief Guest was Prof. Rolend Abeypala From the University of Colombo.
WELCOME CEREMONY OF THE BISHOP-ELECT OF COLOMBO
The College organised a welcome ceremony for Rt. Rev. D.R. Canagasabey the Bishop-elect of Colombo on 9th of March, 2011. On this day, Rt. Rev. Canagasabey also conducted the Ash Wednedsay service at the College Chapel.
Rt. Rev. Canagasabey was formerly an Acting Headmaster and Chaplain of S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela.
ANNUAL INTER-HOUSE SPORTS MEET 2011
The Annual Inter-house Sports Meet was held on the 25th of February 2011 at the College Grounds. The chief guest was Mr. Nishan Wasalatanthri a distinguished old boy and renowned car racer of Sri Lanka.