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J.O.B.U

JOBU 2006-2007

Office Bearers 2006 / 2007

PRESIDENT
Mr. R.M. JAYASEKARA (PRINCIPAL)

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Nikila Karunarathne

JT. SECRETARY
Mr. AKLANKA PERERA
Mr. Chaminda ARIYARATNE

TREASURER
MR. DISHAN SENAVIRATHNA

Assistant Treasurer
Mr. AFLAL IZZADEEN

VICE PRESIDENTS

ACADEMIC
Mr. AJITH WICKRAMASINGHE

SPORTS
Mr. CHAMARA MALLAWARACHCHI

MEDIA
Mr. JANAKA VIDANAGAMAGE

SOCIAL
Mr. NADEESH DANUNGA

Information Technology
Mr. NIRANJAN JAYAWARDENA

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Mr. SUDESH GOMES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SURANGA KULAWICKRAMA
ASELA AROSH
RANGAJEEWA JAYASINGHE
GAYAN SANDARUWAN
DILEEP KULATUNGA
PRASANNA WANIGASOORIYA
CHAMARA HEMAL
THULASH MANJULA
CHAMARA SAMARAWICKRAMA
DILAN KITHALGAMA
DILEEPA PARANAVITANE
DANUSHKA PERERA
K. D. CHAMARA
AJITH WICKRAMASINGHE
A. P. N. LAKNATH
MOHEMED FAYAZ
CHAMARA JAYAWARDENA
DEEPIKA RANAWEERA
UPUL KULASEKARA
DHAMITH INDIKA

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News Archive Rugby Rugby News

Thurstan clinch schools U-20 Rugby Sevens title

LEFT TO RIGHT – Mr.Duminda Wickramahewa (Master in charge) , Ishara Galaboda, Sanoj Nanayakkara, Ishara Muthumala (Captain),Sasanka Ariyarathne, Yasiru Lakitha, Ranga Christy, Kanishka Bandara, Gamini Indrasena (Coach)
LEFT TO RIGHT – Sasindu Gihan,Ajiyh Nettiya , Lahuru Dasun, Nirosh Nonis
 
  
RUGBY: Thurstan College came up with a stupendous performance to score a sensational 12 points (one goal, one try) to 10 (two tries) win over traditional rivals Isipatana College in the final of the Cup Championship of the Singer Trophy Schools under 20 Seven-A-Side Rugby Tournament played at Havelock Park yesterday. At the breather Thurstan led 12-5.

Isipatana opened scoring in the second minute when centre Ashan de Costa scored under the posts after a superb 40 metre run. He missed the conversion.
Two minutes later, Thurstan snatched the lead when off a five metre scrum their scrum half Lahiru Dasun scampered through to touch down under the posts. Sanoj Nanayakkara made no mistake with the conversion.

In the sixth minute Thurstan increased the lead when Sanoj Nanayakkara made a break in midfield but was brought down a few metres from the goal line but fly half N. P. Nonis who was backing up picked up the ball and scored mid left. Sanoj Nanayakkara failed to add the extra points and Thurstan led 12-5 at ‘lemons’.
In the fourth minute, after resumption Isipatana’s winger Kasun Gamage scored mid left after a powerful 40 metre run but Ashan de Costa missed the conversion much to the dismay of their supporters and Thurstan ran out worthy winners by 12 points to 10.
Dharmapala Nimal refereed.
Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa bagged the Plate Championship by beating Piliyandala MMV by 10 points (two tries) to 5 (one try) in the final.
In the semi finals, Prince of Wales beat Maliyadeva 22-0 while Piliyandala MMV overcame Eheliyagoda MMV 17-0.
Isipatana ‘B’ clinched the Bowl Championship with a smashing 24 points (two goals, two tries) to nil win over Ananda ‘B’ in the final. In the semi finals, Isipatana ‘B’ beat Asoka MV 29-0 while Ananda ‘B’ overcame Nalanda ‘B’ 15-0

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Cricket News News Archive

Thurstan Under 15 Cricket

Under 15 cricket team has entered into semi finals of the Division 1 tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association after many years. They are to play Prince of Wales. The date of the match is yet to be confirmed.

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Thurstan Vs DSS for the Greatian Gunawardana Trophy

Thurstan made a clean sweep by winning all three matches U14, U16 & 1st XV defeating D.S. Senanayake College at the DS grounds on the 20th September. Mr. Greatian Gunawardana graced this occasion as the chief guest.

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News Archive OTHER

Felicitation Dinner for Mr Weeratunga – Principal, Thurstan College (1992 – 2006)

Mr R D M P Weerathunga has relinquished his duties as the 7th Principal of Thurstan on August 31st, 2006 after almost 14 years guiding the destinies of the School. He has gone on Promotion as a Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Education and to enhance his career development in the Educational field.

In recognition of his service, the OBU is organizing a felicitation dinner on SUNDAY 30TH SEPTMEBER @ CEYLON CONTINENTAL HOTEL AT 7.30 PM. It will be appreciated if you could be present to show our gratitude to him.

Tickets are available at the SWIMMING POOL OFFICE – 2675693 at the following rates

·        Single – RS 2500/=

·        Couples – RS 4000 /=

Please buy your ticket early and before THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH as the accommodation is limited.

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News Archive Rugby News

The Rugby Big Match – Await!!!

The Rugby Big Match with Isipathana College for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy is scheduled to be played in early October. The exact date is yet to be finalized by Isipathana College. We will keep you informed as soon as we get the confirmation.

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News Archive OTHER

Felicitation Dinner for Mr Weeratunga – Principal, Thurstan College (1992 – 2006)

Mr R.D.M.P. Weeratunga has relinquished his duties as the 7th Principal of Thurstan on August 31st, 2006 after almost 14 years guiding the destinies of the School. In recognition of his service, the OBU is organizing a felicitation dinner on Sunday 30th September at Ceylon Continental Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Swimming Pool Office. Tel: 2675693

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News Archive O.B.U

Annual OBU Reunion Dinner Dance

Date – 7th October, Venue – Grand Ballroom, Colombo Hilton
Tickets – Rs. 2500/- per head will be available at the Swimming Pool Office from next week.
Bands – Misty & Kings, Dress – Lounge/National

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News Archive Rugby News

Thurstan begins the rugby season with a sensational win

Thurstan College Colombo opened its rugby seasons with an easy win over St
Sylvester’s College, Kandy in a inter school rugby fixture. Thurstanites
outclassed St. Sylvester’s College by 34 (2goals, 4 tries) points to nil in
their opening game at the Havelock Park on Wednesday.

Thurstan opened their scoring with a try from third row-Sasanka Ariyaratne but
center Rakitha Bandara couldn’t add the extra points.
St Sylvester’s got an opportunity to score when they were awarded a penalty, but
failed to capitalize on the chance and made no impact on the game right from the
beginning.

But Thurstan captain Amila Eranga broke the St Sylvester’s defense to score a
try under the post in the next minute, which was easily converted by Rakitha
Bandara to take the lead 12-nil.

Another sharp move by the Thurstan skipper paved the way to strong Rakitha
Bandara to score a sensational try running almost 70 yards to see the touchline.
Rakitha himself added the extra points and Thurstanites were in a commanding
position at the short whistle. Scoreboard read as 17-nil in Thurstan’s favour.
Kandy boys couldn’t do much to avoid Thurstanites resistance.

It was almost one-way traffic in the second half. Kandy lads tried hard to break
the Thurstan’s defense but had no opportunity to add points in their favour.
Thurstan’s winger Suminda Tharaka scored two tries in the second half and
Thurstan unable to add the extra points to those two tries as one convertion was
missed while the other was skipped without even trying.

Fly half N P Nonis crossed the opponents’ line to score another try for Thurstan
and winger Shane Aravinda made no mistake in adding the extra points to read the
final score 34 -nil. St. Sylvester’s College couldn’t hold the Thurstan’s
resistance and went back to hill capital with bitter experience.

Thurstan will meet another school from Kandy-St Anthony’s College in their next
game scheduled on July 27 at the Havelock Park.

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Brass Band News Archive Western Band

Thurstanite Brass 2006 – “Echoes of the Frozen Empire”

Thurstanite Brass 2006, Indoor Band Display organized by the Senior Brass Band of Thurstan College is due to go on stage on 15th July 2006 at B.M.I.C.H. Colombo 07.
Being committed to the well-known traditions set by the brass band in previous years, Thurstanite Brass 2006 will also mark the farewell of the present bandleader and the welcoming of the new bandleader. In addition, the event will be a major fundraiser for the maintenance of the band. Thurstanite Brass 2006 is well known to gather novel talents across the country by inviting all major schools in Sri Lanka. 
This is the 4th Band Display organized by the Senior Brass Band. This year’s theme will be “Echoes of the Frozen Empire” which will depict a beautiful backdrop of an inside scenery of an 11th century gothic castle in winter. Similar to the band display organized in 2004, there will be a range of entertainment items, which will include, dances, singing and multimedia presentations. 
There would be dances by the famous dance troupe, Antonio’s Dance Circle lead by Mr. Tony Fernandez, which will include a beautiful Viennese waltz for an instrumental from the renowned Harry Potter movie, and a Hip Hop/ Freestyle dance. In addition, students from Colombo’s prominent school of dance, Deanna School of Dancing will grace the occasion with a ballet to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty”. 
We would welcome any help given to us by you to make this event a roaring success. However, our main request to you is to come see our show and enjoy the evening. Tickets are priced, Rs. 500.00 and will be available from June at the College OBU office and the Swimming Pool Office. We would promise you an enjoyable and at the same time a memorable evening. Therefore, do accept our invitation and come see our show as this would be an event that should not be missed. The ticket you buy will contribute towards this event and towards maintenance of the instruments. It would be a contribution to your own school and you will have a memorable evening to remember. It would be an evening that would certainly go down in history books as one of Thurstan’s finest moments.