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INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF PREFECTS 2012 � PRIMARY SECTION

Master Shaveen Perera was appointed Head Prefect at the primary prefects investiture ceremony held under the patronage of Chief Guest, Sub Lieutenant Champika Wattewa of the Sri Lanka Navy, on Friday 20th January 2012 at the College Main Hall.

BOARD OF PREFECTS FOR THE YEAR 2012
Shevan Perera � Head Prefect, Dineth D. Silva and Amila N. Fonseka � Deputy Head Prefects, Jevit Joyner Fernando, Aksh Mystican Fernando, Naveen James, Rushith Yohan Anthony, Devindu Wilfred Silva, Dimal Terance Fernando, Shenal D. Kumarawadu, Andrew mark Fernando, Jeganivasan Vetrichelvan, A. Emmanuel Fernando, Annen Fernando, Angello Perera, Danith Senaviratne, Vihanga Kaveesh, Devram Sapatamadu, Kyle Jude Paul, Seniru Fernando, Shevon Abhishek Wass, Milan D. Simeon, Yohan Nimesh Soyza, Lyan Eucharist, Ureshka Alwis, Milusha Hashen silva, Methin Dahanayaka, Lochithya Hettiarachchi, W. A. Neduk Fernando and Dilum Anthony Fernando, Teachers in-charge � Mrs. Hemadini Perera, Rev. Sr. Mary Anne Carmalin, Mrs. Nirmalie Sooriarachchi

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 28 2012 10:17:04 � 0 Comments � 0 Reads

ORDINATION OF Msgr. Fidelis Emmanuel Fernando (Bishop Elect)

His Eminence Malcolm cardinal Ranjith together with the Presbyterium of the Archdiocese of Colombo cordially invite the Old Boys� Union of St. Benedict�s College and its affiliated bodies for the Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Fidelis Emmanuel Fernando & Msgr. Maxwell Granville Silva (Bishops Elect) on Saturday, 11th February 2012 at 9 a.m. at St. Lucia�s Cathedral, Kotahena.

It would be fitting that we Old Bens attend this very important event in the Archdiocese of Colombo.

Bishop-elect Fidelis Emmanuel was born on 20th May 1948 in Jaffna, but grew up in Colombo. After completing his studies at St. Benedict's College and in Saint Aloysius' Minor Seminary, Colombo, he entered the National Seminary, Ampitiya (Kandy), where he studied Philosophy. He did his theological studies at the Pontifical (Ubaniana University, in Rome, obtaining a Masters Degree in Moral Theology, and received his Priestly ordination in the Vatican, from Pope Paul VI, on 6th January ),1973. After some years of pastoral ministry, he went to the U.S.A. for post-graduate studies and obtained a Doctorate in Theology from the Catholic University of Washington, D.C. The Bishop-elect has held the post of Professor of Theology and also of Rector at the National Seminary, and was Dean of the Moratuwa Area and Episcopal Vicar for the South in the Archdiocese of Colombo. He is presently the Episcopal Vicar for the Tamil Apostolate in the Archdiocese.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 27 2012 11:42:41 � 0 Comments � 4 Reads

BENS draw against Isipathana

Isipatana College got the better of St. Benedict�s College when they gained first innings points in their under 19 inter schools cricket tournament match which was concluded yesterday (25th January) at Kotahena. Isipatana resuming on their overnight score of 125 for 5 made 215 in reply to Bens score of 177.

St. Benedict's : 177 (Jason Perera 23, Madura Madushanka 33, Sameera Sandamal 24, Heshan Yasanthika 19) and 185 (Jason Perera 26, Madura Madushanka 54, Dilan Angelo 22, Abdul Manaz 22, Sachin Peiris 16).

Isipatana: 215 (Sachin Peiris 2 for 22, Yohan Soyza 3 for 56, Dilan Anjelo 2 for 22, Vickith Perera 2 for 17) and 19 for no loss.

Benedictines will play their next match against St. Sebastian�s College on 27th & 28th January 2012 at Kotahena.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 26 2012 00:53:42 � 0 Comments � 5 Reads

Bens dominate drawn game vs Thurstan

Forced to follow-on with defeat staring at their face, Thurstan fought back to force a draw at Kotahena during the weekend. (20th & 21st January)

Batting first, St. Benedict�s hit up a mammoth 311 for 8 declared and bowled out the Thurstanites for a mere 91 runs. Following-on, Thurstan College was tottering at 143 for 6 but managed to hang on and draw the match reaching 255 for 7 at stumps.

SBC 311 for 8 Dec, (Madura Madushanka 78, Janidu Karunathilake 68, Sameera Sandamal 44, Sachin Peiris 33 not out, Heshan Yasanthika 26 and Dilan Angelo 23)

Thurstan 91 all-out (Yohan Soysa 3 for 11, Sachin Peiris 3 for 32, Dilan Angelo 2 for 4 and Jason Perera 2 for 33) and 255 for 7 ( Yohan Soysa 4 for 66)

Their next match will be against Lumbini College on 24th & 25th January 2012 at Kotahena.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 23 2012 13:59:32 � 0 Comments � 8 Reads

Felicitation for Shanthilal Perera

A felicitation ceremony was held to recognise the 25 years of service rendered by Shanthilal Perera who is a staff member of St. Benedict's College, recently.

Shanthilal was a student at St. Benedict's from 1970 to 1985 and thereafter served his Alma Mater as the Tennis coach and Master-In-Charge of Tennis producing many talented players.

He takes this opportunity to thank the La Sallian Brothers Community and all those who supported him during his career at St. Benedict's College.

Rev. Brother Janaka(right), the Director of St. Benedict's College is seen handing over a memento to Shanthilal Perera in recognition for his 25 years service at simple ceremony at the College premises.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 23 2012 13:54:01 � 0 Comments � 14 Reads

Benedictines pile up 311 for 8 against Thurstan

The Benedictine runs spree was spearheaded by Madura Madushanka (78 with 10 boundaries) and 15 year old Janidu Karunathilake playing only in his second match, cracking his second successive half ton (68 with 10 fours) which enabled St. Benedict�s College to pileup a mammoth 311 for 8 Dec, on day one of their under 19 inter school cricket match against Thurstan College which began at Kotahena yesterday. (20th January).

They were well supported by Sameera Sandamal (44), Sachin Peiris (33 not out), Heshan Yasanthika (26) and Dilan Anjelo (23).

Thurstanites were nine runs for one wicket at close.
The match will be continued today at Kotahena.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 21 2012 02:09:40 � 0 Comments � 14 Reads

BENS concede first innings win to Richmond

Richmond College, Galle got the better of St. Benedict�s College when they outplayed Bens to win on first innings in their under 19 inter schools cricket tournament match which was concluded yesterday (18th January) at Kotahena.

In reply to Richmond�s first innings score of 260 all-out, Benedictines were badly placed on 16 for 3 overnight and recovered to be all-out for 241, thanks to brilliant knocks from Janidu Karunathilaka and Madura Madusanka.

Richmond 260 (Yohan Soysa 5 for 72, Dilan Angelo 4 for 29) and 127 for 3

St Benedict�s 241 (Janidu Karunathilaka 72, Madura Madusanka 56, Sachin Peiris 46, Abdul Manas 22)

Benedictines will play their next match against Thurstan College on 20th & 21st January 2012 at Kotahena.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 19 2012 01:47:12 � 0 Comments � 25 Reads

BENS experience their first defeat of the season

Bens suffered their first defeat of the season when Maliyadeva College beat St. Benedict's College by 4 wickets in their under 19 inter school cricket tournament match played at Kurunegala during the weekend. (13th & 14th January)

A Caption in the sports page of the Sunday Times Newspaper today read as follows. �Maliyadeva brought down the high riding St. Benedict�s side defeating them by four wickets at Kurunegala�

The match was evenly poised when play ended on day one with the Bens making 150 and the Devans being restricted to 177. But the second day�s play turned in favour of the home team who had the visitors in deep trouble at lunch on 94 for 8.

The post lunch session saw the Bens being able to add only 14 runs being bowled out for 110 which left Devans a target of 84 runs for victory. But even then they underwent some anxious moments before coasting to their second win for the season.

SBC 150 (Jason Perera 43, Praveen Gunawardana 18, Abdul Manas 18, Madura Madusanka 17) and 110 (Jason Perera 39, Arjuna Perera 30)

Maliyadeva 177 (Yohan Soysa 4 for 20, Sachin Peiris 3 for 40, Jason Perera 2 for 49) and 85 for 6 (Sachin Peiris 3 for 34, Jason Perera 2 for 33)

Their next tournament match will be on 17th & 18th January 2012 against Richmond College, Galle at Kotahena.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 15 2012 12:00:37 � 0 Comments � 34 Reads

Fine double by Skipper Jason in drawn game against Thomians

Benedictine skipper Jason Perera gave a fine all round display when he struck a fluent 53 in the second innings and had a match bag of 7 for 52 in their drawn under 19 inter-school cricket encounter against St. Thomas College played at Mount-Lavinia last weekend. (6th & 7th January)

Bens batting first on a wet wicket due to overnight rain were restricted to 136 in 60.2 overs with opening batsman Jason Perera scoring 21, Abdul Manaz scoring 29 runs, Dilan Anjelo making 26 runs and Sachin Peiris 19 not out. Thomians in reply were reeling at 64 for 5 when rain interrupted the first day's play and were ultimately all out for 148. Sachin Peiris (5 for 44) and Jason Perera (4 for 42) had the impressive bowling figures for the Benedictines.

St. Benedict's in their second innings declared at 197 for 8 with skipper Jason Perera continuing his batting form scoring an elegant 53. St. Thomas in reply were 29 for 4 wickets when the match was called off due to bad light.

The Benedictine's next encounter will be a tournament match on 13th and 14th January against Maliyadeva College Kurunegala.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 11 2012 11:10:41 � 0 Comments � 44 Reads

Obituary - Mr. Anthony Fonseka. (Loving Father of Rev. Brother Janaka Fonseka, Director - St. Benedict's College, Colombo 13)

It is with great sadness that we inform the passing away of Mr. Anthony Fonseka. Beloved husband of Mrs. Winifreda Fonseka, loving father of Rev. Brother Janaka Fonseka (Director - St. Benedict's College, Colombo 13), Janaki Fonseka (Archieves - Archbishop's House), Adrian Fonseka, brother of Benedict Fonseka and Patricia Fonseka, was called to Eternal Rest in the Heavenly Home on 08th January 2012.

Remains lie at No. 317/D, Sirilenawatta, Batagama South, Kandana. (Pass De Mazenod college, and Hapugoda Church)

Funeral on Tuesday 10th January 2012 at 3 p.m. at Catholic Cemetery, Kapuwagaraya, Batagama South, Kandana.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 08 2012 23:44:40 � 1 Comments � 66 Reads

St. Benedict�s College � 1st Eleven and 2nd Eleven Cricket Fixtures 2012

DATE TEAM SCHOOL VENUE

JANUARY

6 & 7 1st XI St. Thomas� College Away

6 & 7 2nd XI St. Thomas� College Home

13 & 14 1st XI Maliyadeva College Away

17 & 18 1st XI Richmond College Home

19 & 20 2nd XI Thurstan College Away

20 & 21 1st XI Thurstan College Home

24 & 25 1st XI Lumbini College Home

27 & 28 1st XI St. Sebastians College Home

27 & 28 2nd XI St. Sebastians College Away

FEBRUARY

3 & 4 1st XI St. Anthony�s College Home

3 & 4 2nd XI St. Anthony�s College Away

7 & 8 1st XI Trinity College Away

7 & 8 2nd XI Trinity College Home

10 & 11 1st XI St. Joseph�s College Home

10 & 11 2nd XI St. Joseph�s College Away

14 & 15 1st XI St. Sylvesters College Away

17 & 18 1st XI D.S. Senanayake College Away

24 & 25 1st XI Issipathana College Home

MARCH

2 & 3 2nd XI De Mazenod College Away

3 & 4 1st XI De Mazenod College Home

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 03 2012 07:02:47 � 0 Comments � 84 Reads

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