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Thurstan, Isipatana match postponed

The annual inter school rugby encounter between the traditional rivals Thurstan College and Isipatana College for the Abdul Jabbar Shield scheduled for Saturday has been postponed. The match will be played on June 26 at Longden Place .

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Thurstan Rugby Fixtures 2008

Below is the Rugby fixture for the year 2008. This year, Thurstan is in Group A – Segment 2. All 1st XV matches are schedule to be kick off at 4.30pm. You may contact Mr.Sudath Ranasingha, Thurstan Rugby Manager for more details.

April 23rd      Vs Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa        – CR&FC          

April 30th      Vs Mahanama College , Colombo 3             – CR&FC          

May 7th         Vs AnandaCollege, Maradana                       – CR&FC          

May 14th       Vs Old Boys                                                       – CR&FC          

May 21st        Vs Science College , Mt.Lavinia             – CR&FC          

May 29th        Vs St.Joseph College , Maradana         – CR&FC          

June 4th        Vs St.Sylvester College , Kandy             – KANDY

June 11th       Vs Wesley College                                 – CR&FC

June 19th       Vs Lumbini College                               – CR&FC

June 28th       Vs Isipathana College                           – CR&FC

July 5th            Vs D.S.Senanayake College                – CR&FC

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Thurstan defeated Prince of Wales

Thurstan defeated Prince of Wales, Moratuwa by a narrow margin of 23 points (3 tries, 1 conversion & 2 penalties) to 21 points (2 tries, 1 conversion & 3 penalties)

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Interschool Participations

-Interschool Participations-

The official performance of the Senior Brass Band during this period other than the school functions were “Spirit of SPM 1999″ organized by St. Pauls Girl’s School Milagriya, “Twilight de Euphonius” Organized by Ananda College Colombo 10.

The Senior Brass Band became the runner up of the boys category within Colombo zone from the Out Door Band Display competition organized by the Western Music Unit of the Education Department, Sri Lanka in September 1999.


-First Interschool Participation-

Thurstanite  Brass 2000” was organized and held at Nawarangahala by our own members of the band in the year  2000 under the 1st band leader Sandun Dalpatadu and deputy leader Rajitha Wijewardena. 10 invited national school bands around Colombo, western dancing group from St. Pauls Girl’s School Milagriya and the Sri Lanka Army Band performed. “Thurstanite Brass 2000” was also the farewell function of the 1st band leader Sandun Dalpatadu (1998 – 2000) and duties were handed to the next leader Rajitha Wijewardena


-Interschool Participations During 2000-2002-

  • The Spirit of SPM 2000”  organized by St. Pauls Girl School Milagriya.

  • Brass Capriccioso  2000” Organized by Sirimavo Balika Vidyalaya.

  • Grandioso” Band Fiesta 2002 Organized by Visaka  Vidyalaya  Colombo 4.

  • Prashasthi 2000 ” Indoor Band Competition  ( All Island ) by  Ananda college    Colombo 10.

  • Mahanama Brass 2001 ” Organized by Mahanama Collage Colombo 3

  • Spirit of SPM 2001 ” St Pauls Girls Scholol Milagriya

  • Feast “O” Royal 2001”  by Royal Collage Colombo 7.

  • Nalanda Rhythms  2002” by Nalanda Collage Colombo 10. 

  • Vivaco Rhythems” Organized by Devi Balika Vidyalaya , Colombo 8.

  • “ Thustanite Brass 2002 ” – Our own musical evening was organized by the Senior Brass Band and was held at the Elphinston Theatre Colombo 10, in 2002. This also marked the farewell of the 2nd band leader Rajitha Wijewardena (2000 -2002) as he handed duties to the 3rd band leader Charaka Samarakoon (2002 – 2004)


-The Interschool  Participations During  2002-2004-

  • “ Brass Capriccioso 2002 ” by Sirimavo Bandaranayke Balika Vidayalaya  

  • “ The Voice of Kolonnawa Balika Vidyalya  2002 ” by Kolannawa Balika Vidayalya

  • Asian Athletics Games Out Door Display at Sugathadasa Stadium in 2002 By Ministry of Sports

  • Independence Day Celebrations Out Door Display at Independence Square Colombo 7 in 2003 organized by Ministry  of Sports.

  • Provincial National Games Out Door Display at Sugathadasa Stadium in 2003 organized  by Ministry of Sports.

  • “ Rhythms and Melodies ” Indoor Concert Organized by Ministry of  Education Western Music Unit in 2003.


-The   Brass Band In The Years 2000-2002-

The 2nd band leader was Rajith  Wijiwardana and the deputy was Charaka Smarakoon from year 2000 April to 2002 April.

-The Brass Band In The Years 2002-2004-

The 3rd band leader Charaka Samarakoon and deputy leader Kasun Lakmal Peris are carrying out their duties as for today. The Snior Brass Band will be organizing ” Thurstanite Brass 2004″ in July 2004 at the B.M.I.C.H – Colombo
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FELICITATION TO SABARAGAMUWA GOVERNOR DIXON DELA BANDARA

 

Friends,

Thurstan OBU has organized a felicitation to Old Thurstanite Dixon Dela Bandara currently an Advisor to the Thurstan OBU, on his appointment as the Govenor of Sabaragamuwa.
 
As you know over so many years Dixon has being closely associated with Thurstan & the OBU. He never misses the Big Match and is always present at the Dinner Dance, with a crowd of his class mates invariably sponsored by him.
 
Hence it will be appropriate that many of us of his vintage be present at this felicitation which will be held on Saturday April 5th at 7.30 PM Galle Face Hotel.
 
The Ticket is priced at RS 2 500 /= for an Old Boy & RS 2 000/= for the spouse.
 
Please make every effort to be present. Tickets are available at the Swimming Pool office.

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Rugby Rugby News

Tennis – Past Tennis Captains

Past Tennis Captains

1997         Yohan Ramasundara

1998         Aflal Izzadeen

2000         Nalaka Samarakone

2001         Maduka Galgamuwa

2002         Madushan Damith

2003         Paboda Maduranga

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Rugby – Group Photo

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Cricket Cricket Big Match Cricket News News Archive

Thurstan -Isipathana BIG MATCH Details held on the 29th Feb-1stMarch at the SSC

Match Details

Isipathana 1st ings
141 for 10 in 80 overs

Thurstan 1st ings
201 for 7 in 42 overs

Indika Massalage 62

Isipathana 2nd ings
179 for 8 in 72 overs

D.Fernando 60 not out

Man of the match – D.Fernando – Isipathana College
Best Batsman – Indika Massalage – Thurstan College
Best bowler – G. Kumara – Thurstan College

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Thurstan -Isipathana BIG MATCH will be held on the 29th Feb-1stMarch at the SSC

The annual “BIG-MATCH” between Thurstan College and Isipathahna College will be held on the 29th of February to 1st march 2008. the match will be held at the usual venue SSC grounds, Colombo. Everyone are welcome for this event plus the ” Unity Block 2008 ” will be held in the 1st of march 2008 at th e same venue with lots of fun for the whole family .

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UK DANCE

Date   – Saturday 17th November
Venue – The Princes Hall of Ealing Town Hall  
Band   – The Sigiri Band
Dinner – Buffet service including dessert by Golden Platter
Price   – £15  No ticket sales at the door

As mentioned earlier, we are doing this for the benefit of young Thurstanites and I urge our senior members to give your full support.
 
Please let Chitra know by Monday 12th, the number of tickets you need. As we are selling the tickets at a ridiculously low price we need to ensure that all the tickets are sold. Please make a special effort. 
 
Regards

Lucky

Reply to: CHITRA_Sena Senaratne Secretary – Thurstan College OBA (UK Branch)