Thurstanites gained a very huge win against Zahira College .
Scores
Thurstan College – 44
Zahira College – 10
Thurstan College – 44
Zahira College – 10
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New Army Deputy Chief of Staff
New Army Deputy Chief of Staff takes over
Major General W. G. M. U. R. Perera USP took over as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the
Sri Lanka Army on May 7.
Major General Perera is the 21st Deputy Chief of Staff in the Sri Lanka Army after
this appointment was created in 1994.
Major General Perera is a product of Thurstan College, Colombo. He joined Thurstan College on in 1967 and left college in 1975 after completing his GCE (A/L). He was an all-rounder who excelled in both studies and sports. He was a regular prizewinner at the annual prize giving of the college and was a member of the panel of prefects in 1974. He was an athlete and a cadet. He joined the senior cadet platoon in 1970, became the Lance Sergeant in 1973, Company Quarter Master Sergeant (CQMS) and Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant (RQMS) of 3/ Sri Lanka Cadet Corp in 1974 and 1975 respectively.
He joined the Sri Lanka Army Regular Force as an Officer Cadet in May 1976. On successful completion of his military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant to the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Presently, he is holding the appointment of Colonel Commandant of the Corps of
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
During his military career, he has held many prominent appointments such as
Commanding Officer of the 5 battalion SLEME, Commandant of the SLEME Base Workshop
Katubedda, Colonel (AQ) 23 Division, Forward Maintenance Area Commander (East),
Commander Area Headquarters (Galle), Director of Movements Control – Army
Headquarters (AHQ), Director Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – AHQ and Quarter
Master General – AHQ. He held the appointment as the Colonel Commandant of the Sri
Lanka Army Medical Corps, prior to being appointed as the Colonel Commandant of his
Mother unit. He is also the President of the Army Buddhist Association.
Major General Perera has followed many overseas technical and management courses,
including Senior Defence Management Course and Officers’ Armament Instrument
Equipment Course in India. He is a Corporate Member of the Institute of Automotive
Engineers, Institute of Supplies and Materials Management and Institute of
Management (SL).
Major General Perera was also the President of the Sri Lanka Amateur Baseball and
Softball Association during the period 2005-2007.
Daily News – Monday 25th May 2009
Epic journey from Ruhuna to Vanni through Thurstan Road
For President Mahinda Rajapaksa today revered as a king (Maha Raja) for bringing peace to the country it was no easy journey. In 2005 a respected columnist of a leading newspaper called the presidential race as the ‘Battle of Thurstan Road’, two contrasting personalities from two neighbouring schools in the Colombo 7’s prestigious educational triangle were in the fray for the plum.
The media favoured Ranil Wickremasinghe an old Royalist who walked to school from the neighbouring Fifth Lane and the underdog was old Thurstanite Mahinda Rajapaksa from Medamulana of the Deep South in the Giruwa Pattuwa who cycled to school from Shravasti where his father resided as a Member of the Parliament.
Ranil was considered a quiet obedient student who on leaving school entered the Law Faculty at Thurstan Road once again within walking distance from home.
Mahinda opted to join Vidyodaya University then a breeding ground for firebrand radicals as an Assistant Librarian. In contrast to Ranil, Mahinda member of the debating team was an active sportsman and was a member of the relay team that swept the boards at the then prestigious public schools meet, he also had a brief stint with Rugby but opted to concentrate on Athletics. Latterly Mahinda too qualified as a lawyer.
The sharp contrasting characteristics between Ranil and Mahinda that was also evident in their personalities ultimately made the choice and Mahinda emerged winner over his fancied rival from Royal. So the Battle of Thurstan Road was won by Mahinda. Mahinda in school was a cheerful character known for innocent mischief and was at times a headache for Principal M. D. Gunewardena though being very much liked by most teachers..
This was the post 56 resurgence era and Thurstan Teaching staff was studded with many liberalists such as Rationalist high priest Abrham Kovoor, Dramatist Dayananda Gunewardena of ‘Nari Bena’ fame Pandit Visharada Lionel Algama the music master, left leaning Art Sir W.E.E. Fernando, tough talking Marxist Guneratne and the prefect of games Col. Kingsley Fernando.
There’s little doubt that this environment made Mahinda what he is today a popular but an unwavering resolute leader. Today President Mahinda Rajapaksa together with the valiant forces has achieved the impossible and satisfied the aspirations of twenty million people who suffered for decades, and entire peace loving world, and has brought honour and fame to our blessed motherland.
In true to form he led the Forces admirably as Commander in Chief.
We as Sri Lankans first and secondly as schoolmates of our dear old school Thurstan are distinctly proud of our President’s achievements.
We are sure Sri Lanka can now move forward under this astute leadership that has broken many myths.
The epic journey from Ruhuna to Vanni through Thurstan Road will now progress throughout the length and breadth of our country that now has no minorities but all of equal status.
It is also interesting to note that President was supported by many Thurstanites in this journey we are proud of Dixon Dela Bandara Governor of the North, R. Admiral Mohan Wijewickrema Governor of the East, IGP Jayantha Wickremaratne, Former IGP Chandra Fernando, Maj Gen. Upul Perera Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, R. Admiral Jayantha Perera who shouldered their might in achieving the impossible.
– SK
1st XI CRICKET FIXTURES 2008/2009
OCTOBER:
6 & 7 – St. Joseph?s College (Home)
13 & 14 – St. Anthony?s College Katugastota (Away)
17 & 18 – St. Thomas?s College Mount Lavinia (Away)
20 & 21 – St. Benadict?s College Colombo (Home)
24 & 25 – Wesley College (Away)
27 & 28 – Royal College (Home)
NOVEMBER:
3 & 4 – Prince of Wales College (Home)
6 & 7 – Mahanama College (Home)
10 & 11 – Dharmapala M.V. (Home)
DECEMBER:
23 & 24 – Dharmasoka College (Away)
29 & 30 – St. Anne?s (Home)
JANUARY:
2 & 3 – D. S. Senanayake (Home)
9 & 10 – St. Sebastian?s College (Away)
16 & 17 – Trinity College (Away)
23 & 24 – Maristella College (Away)
30 & 31 – Nalanda College (Home)
FEBRUARY:
5 & 6 – Maliyadeva College (Away)
9 & 10 – St. Aloysious College (Away)
13 & 14 – Kingswood College (Away)
17 & 18 – Richmond College (Home)
20 & 21 – Mini Battle (Away)
27 & 28 – Big Match
The Giant Killers were tamed by Ananda last Saturday.
Thurstan were restricted 140 runs in the 50 overs with One boy ? Udara Maunasinghe holding the fort with a gutsy 72 runs with non of the famed batting line up giving him support where another 30 runs would helped the cause. There were two inexpiable run outs which added to the confusion. But all credit to Ananda Spinners who throttle the Thurstanites after they got off to flyer with 42 of 0 wickets in 8 overs.
Thurstan at one stage had Ananda cornered with 80 for 5 with 14 overs to get the balance 60 runs, but few drop catches & couple for run outs missed and some sensible batting by Ananda saw them through.
Thurstan Under 17 B team also had reached the semi finals & will meet Royal B and the match will be played either Thursday or Friday this week. Last year the B team became Champions in the tournament.
War heroes monument in memory of all Thurstanites in Armed forces & Police who sacrificed their levies to safeguard & preserve the territorial’s integrity of our motherland
NATION’S TRIBUTE TO OUR WAR HEROES
Quite a large number of Thurstanites are currently serving the armed Forces and the Police with the primary responsibility of safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our motherland. They are engaged in severe confrontations with the separatist terrorists in the north of the Island placing even their lives at stake on behalf of the country and the people. Some old boys of our dearest alma mater have bravely made their supreme sacrifice in battle against the terrorists and have contributed immensely in safeguarding the motherland in order to create a better future for you and me alike.
In order to recognize the valour and service by the fallen Old Thurstanites giants, it was decided by the OBU as pertinent to construct a memorial/monument within the college premises to salute these heroes.
The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony was held on Monday 20th September 2008 with the participation of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Jayantha Wickramaratne, as Chief Guest along with other distinguished VVIP’s. The Ceremony was attended by a large gathering of present and past students of the College and parents and well wishers.
War Heroes Monument Unveiling Ceremony will be held in January 2009 with the participation of a large gathering with His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse, The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, who himself is an old Thurstanite gracing the occasion.
All are welcome to join us! For more information and details you may contact the under mentioned member of the Organizing Committee –
Major Mahinda Hettiarachchi
Overall Coordinator
War Memorial Organizing Committee
(NEWS Source – The Island – online sports)Inter-School Under-17 Tournament Quarter-Finals
Kavinda and spinners lead Thurstan to semisby Reemus Fernando
Nuwan Kavinda continued his blistering form in the knockout stage with a solid 60 runs (56 balls) inclusive of nine fours and two sixes for Thurstan College to score a huge six wicket win over last year two-day tournament finalists St. Peter?s College in their Inter-School Under-17 Limited Over Cricket Tournament quarter-final played at the CCC Grounds yesterday.
Chasing 176 runs to win, Thurstan reached the target for the lose of four wickets with 16 overs to spare as Kavinda combined with wicketkeeper bat Supun Nawaratne for a valuable 93 run stand to provide a solid foundation for their victory march.
Chasing the target, they were never under pressure except when St. Peter?s opening pace combination troubled them for a brief period. Trishan Fernando had Udara Munasinghe lbw when the score was at 13 but from then on Kavinda and Nawaratne defied the Petes piling runs at will. Incidentally, Kavinda scored a century in their pre quarter finals as well.
When Thurstan were well set, the Petes hit back with two wickets to leave them at 106 for three, but with seven wickets in hand, it couldn?t hinder Thurstans? drive for the kill.
Prabodha Arthavidu and Javid Siyambalapitiya, who combined for an unbeaten 34 runs partnership, took Thurstan home for a comfortable six wicket win.
Although the batsmen hogged the limelight, it was Thurstan?s spinners combined with their active wicket keeper Supun Nawaratne who set the stage for their victory when they reduced St. Peter?s to 175 runs bowling some tight spells.
Deciding to bat first the Peterites captained by Akshu Fernando were off to a blistering start with the opening pair taking on the pacemen to put on 40 runs in six overs. But they were soon tottering when the spinners were introduced. It was off-spinner Ishara Wijeratne who did the initial damage.
He had the tournament?s highest run scorer Andry Berenger caught by wicketkeeper Supun Nawaratne for 24 and Dirk Muller caught off his own bowling in successive deliveries. While Wijeratne?s impressive 10 over spell conceded just 10 runs (his first five overs cost only a solitary run), leg-spinner Sachintha Wijesinghe gave away just 10 runs in his nine overs.
These tight spells controlled the most important phase of the match and the Petes struggled to break the spell cast by the Thurstan spinners. They lost wickets at regular intervals and the only batsman to top 40 runs was Nilochana Perera (46). Nawaratne accounted for four dismissals and also had a hand in two run outs.
Scoreboard
St. Peter?s Innings
A. Berenger ct Nawaratne b Wijeratne 24
D. Perera ct Nawaratne b Wijesinghe 32
D. Muller ct & b Wijeratne 00
A. Emmanuel ct N?ratne b S?apitiya 11
A. Fernando ct Thisura b Arthavidu 07
N. Perera ct Wijeratne b Duminda 46
D. Kodikara st Nawaratne b Duminda 06
T. Fernando ct Arthavidu b S?pitiya 14
S. Jayaweera not out 09
R. Perera run out 02
J. Kannangara run out 07
Extras: (4lb, 12w, 1n) 17
Total: (all out) 175
Overs: 49.4 in 185 minutes
Fall of wickets: 1-41, 2-41,3-66, 4-83, 5-95, 6-109, 7-148, 8-160, 9-164
Bowling: Wijewickrama 3-0-28-0, Thisura 1-0-9-0, Siyambalapitiya 10-0-47-2, Wijeratne 10-3-10-2(1w), Wijesinghe 9-4-10-1, Arthavidu 10-1-30-1, Duminda 6.4-0-37-2
Thurstan Innings
U. Munasinghe lbw T. Fernando 03
S. Nawaratne run out 28
N. Kavinda ct Emmanuel b Kannangara 60
T. M?peruma ct R. Perera b A. F?do 15
P. Arthavidu not out 35
J. Siyambalapitiya not out 21
Extras: (6b, 6w, 5n) 17
Total: (for four wickets) 179
Overs: 33.3 in 146 minutes
Fall of wickets: 1-13, 2-106, 3-106, 4-145
Did not bat: I. Wijeratne, R. Wijewickrama, D. Duminda, S. Thusira, S. Wijesinghe
Bowling: N. Perera 7-0-27-0(1w,1n), T. Fernando 6-2-24-1(1w), Emmanuel 4-0-26-0(1w), Jayaweera 6-0-30-0(1w), A. Fernando 6.3-1-42-1, R. Perera 3-0-16-0, Kannangara 1-0-8-1(2n,1w)
Umpires: D.P. Gamlath, Sanath Ravindra
UNDER 15 DIVISION I – 2ND ROUND
TC BEAT ST.THOMAS MOUNT LAVINIA BY 02 WICKETS.
PLAYED AT BAUDDHALOKA MAWATHA
STC 150/9 IN 50 OVERS ( RAMINDU LAKSHAN 5/ 34 )
TC 151/8 IN 47.5 OVERS (KAVINDRA TENNAKOON 28,SAJEEWA SALGADO 21)
TC BEAT MAHANAMA BY 120 RUNS.
PLAYED AT BAUDDHALOKA MAWATHA
TC 227/7 IN 50 OVERS
( ASHAN WANIGARATHNA 118, SAJEEWA SALGODO 21,RAMINDU LAKSHAN 25)
MAHANAMA 107 ALL OUT IN 36 OVERS
(PRAVEEN SAMARASINGHA 2/20, CHAMATH JAYASEKARA 2/15,ASHAN WANIGARATHNA 4/17)
TC TIE WITH ROYAL POLONNARUWA
PLAYED AT POLONNARUWA
TC 154 ALL OUT IN 47.1 OVERS
(ASHAN WANIGARATHNA 21, RAMINDU LAKSHAN 28, PRAVEEN SAMARASINGHA 25, RAJITHA PERERA 17)
ROYAL -POLONNARUWA 154/9 IN 50 OVERS
(PRAVEEN SAMARASINGHA 2/20,SAJEEWA SALGADO 2/27,RAMINDU LAKSHAN 2/21,
ASHAN WANIGARATHNA 3/34 )
NEXT MATCH VS KEGALU VIDYALAYA ON 13TH SATURDAY AT THURSTAN ROAD.
04th September 2008- Daily News
President’s Trophy Swimming C’ships
Chris DHAMBARAGE
The second annual Mercantile swimming championships for the President’s Trophy organised by the Thurstan College Aquatic Club in association with the Sri Lanka Amateur Aquatic Sports Union (SLAASU) will be worked off on October 12 at the Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa reminiscing his happy childhood at Thurstan College and an athlete of Public School fame decided to promote the President’s Trophy to mark yet another memorable chapter in the history of sports at Thurstan.
The inaugural championship in 2007 was a tremendous success with a large participation and was won by John Keells Holdings while SriLankan Airlines became the worthy runners up.
This year the Organising Committee is making elaborate arrangements to add many new features that should attract a large number of swimming enthusiasts from the Mercantile Sector. The Organising Committee of this event is headed by Lion Graetian Gunawardhana the sole presenter of the swimming pool complex to his beloved alma mater and the chairman of the swimming pool complex.
The Management Company also includes the pioneer swimmer from Thurstan Gavin Amarasinghe for technical advice and the present President of the swimming pool Management Committee Bhathiya Seebert. Each mercantile firm can enter only one team for men and women and the teams should be represented by only a maximum of three participants per event excluding the relay events.
In addition each competitor is allowed to take part in a maximum of three events in each category excluding the relays. In respect of relay events a firm could enter upto two teams per event.
The names of all such participants should be listed in the entry form.
Entries close on September 25 with Raja Weerasuriya, Manager, Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex Office, Thurstan College , Colombo 3.
(News source – http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/09/04/spo03.asp)