The 2023 Colours Night of Bishop’s College was held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on 15th February 2024. The Chief Guest for the event was Ms. Melanie Kanaka former President of CIMA Global and former Swimming Captain of Bishop’s College. Mr. & Mrs. Sunil Gunawardena, along with a host of …
Read More »The Annual Prize Giving of S.Thomas’ Preparatory School 2023
The Annual Prize Giving of S. Thomas’ Preparatory School (for 2023) was held at the College Main Hall on 26th January 2024. The event was graced by the Bishop of Colombo Rt. Rev. Dushantha Rodrigo was welcomed by the Head Master Rev. Nihal Fernando and the staff of the school. …
Read More »ST.ANTHONY’S COLLEGE CELEBRATES 170 YEARS
By A J M Mushtaq – Vice President SACKOBA The history of St. Anthony’s College Kandy is a remarkable tale of resilience, dedication, and excellence. This prestigious institution’s journey began in the 19th century and has left an indelible mark on the education landscape of Sri Lanka. Foundation and Early …
Read More »THISARA BREAKS JACK ANDERSON’S 106 YEAR-OLD RECORD
by AFZAL LAPHIR Antonian skipper Thisara Ekanayake continued his remarkable form of late by notching up his fourth century for the season in the ongoing 1st XI cricket encounter against Wesley College in Colombo. He made 119 in his team’s first innings total of 266/9 declared on the first day …
Read More »ANTONIANS BEAT NALANDA AFTER 62 YEARS
by Afzal Laphir The Antonians defeated Nalanda College Colombo convincingly by 10 wickets at Campbell Place, Colombo, to register their fifth outright win in 2024 1st XI Cricket season, adding to their successes against Dharmaraja College, Ananda College, St Sebastian’s College, and St Benedict’s College. This was the Antonians’ first …
Read More »ST.ANTHONY’S COLLEGE KANDY vs S.THOMAS’ COLLEGE MT.LAVINIA – CAN THE ANTONIANS BREAK YET ANOTHER HOODOO
St. Anthony’s College Kandy is hosting S. Thomas’ College for their traditional 1st XI Cricket encounter at Katugastota, on the 16th & 17th of February 2024. This is also a Tier-A Tournament encounter for both schools. Here’s a look at the history of the S.Thomas’-St.Anthony’s since commenced in 1916, presented …
Read More »LE MERCIER TO VON HAGT – Double Centurions at Katugastota
by Afzal Laphir Writer, an Old Antonian, and Cricket enthusiast and historian recently met up with former St. Peter’s College 1st XI Cricket Captain (1963) Tyrone LeMercier and former Sri Lanka Cricketer and Cricket Captain of St. Anthony’s College 1st XI Marlon Vonhagt in Australia recently where the trio is …
Read More »ST.ANTHONY’S VS ST.BENEDICT’S – A proud SAINTS partnership.
by Afzal Laphir A narration with statistics and historical perspective put together by Cricket enthusiast, and historian and Old Antonian Afzal Laphir on the 1st XI Cricket encounter played between St. Anthony’s College Kandy and St. Benedict’s College, which has been played as an annual encounter since 1917, though the …
Read More »Inaugural Relay Olympiad with Fondre
FONDRE Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., is delighted to announce its collaboration as the main sponsor of the inaugural Relay Olympiad organized by the past athletes of St. Bridget’s Convent and St. Joseph’s College together with Quadrangle, scheduled for January 27th at the Torrington Grounds, …
Read More »Sacred Heart Convent Galle Celebrated her 127th Anniversary with all the dignity and solemnity!
Sacred Heart Convent, a leading girls’ school imparting quality education to young girls in the South celebrated her 127th anniversary with all the dignity and solemnity. Founded by a group of five Reverend Sisters from Belgium on 24th November 1896 as a Catholic school with a few students, Sacred Heart …
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