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Match bag of 10 wickets for Yohan Soysa

In a match dominated by bowlers, Benedictine Yohan Soysa impressed with a match bag of 10 for 61 in their drawn inter schools under 19 cricket fixture against St. Anthony's College Katugasthota played at Kotahena yesterday. (4th February)

St. Benedict's: 100 (Praveen Gunawardena 31, Arjuna Perera 23,)and 156 (M. Madusanka 42, Dilan Angelo 27, Abdul Manas 26).

St. Anthony's, Katugathota: 79 (Yohan Soysa 7 for 15) and 138 for 8 at close ( Yohan Soysa 3 for 46, Chandana Jayasanka 2 for 23, Sachin Peiris 2 for 15).

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on February 05 2012 03:41:36 � 0 Comments � 4 Reads

Sebastianites fight back to force a draw

St. Sebastians College trailing by 15 runs in their first essay fought back courageously to declare at 234 for 7 and setting a victory target of 220 runs to St. Benedict's in their inter-school under-19 cricket match concluded last Saturday (28th January) at Kotahena.

Benedictines, resuming at 133 for 5 were all out for 155 runs. In their second essay Sebs declared at 234 for 7 and Set a target of 220 for an outright win. St. Benedict�s were 63 for 1 at the close.

St. Sebastians: 140 (Yohan Soysa 5 for 23, Dilan Angelo 3 for 32) and 234 for 7 dec. (Jason Perera 2 for 75, Dilan Angelo 2 for 72)

St. Benedict's: 155 all out (Sameera Sandamal 60) and 63 for 1 (Janidu Karunartilleke 24 n.o.).

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 31 2012 03:38:55 � 0 Comments � 12 Reads

St. Benedict�s College Primary Annual Sports Meet

�We glorify God through Sports�
The Annual Inter House Athletic meet of the primary, will be held on Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the College Grounds commencing 1.00 p.m. The Chief Guest will be Old Ben Thushara Ganegoda, and Mrs. Kusala Ganegoda will distribute the awards to the winners.

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 31 2012 00:54:28 � 0 Comments � 16 Reads

Prefects Investiture Ceremony � 2012

The Board of Prefects of St. Benedict�s college for 2012 took their oaths at the Investiture ceremony held under the patronage of Chief Guest District Governor- Lion Alex Priyantha Fernando, on 27th January 2012 at the College Premises.

The Board of Prefects 2012
Ashan Sugunakumar � Head Prefect, Glen Lobo, Marian Ranasinghe and Ryan Francisco � Deputy Head Prefects, Shanil Fonseka, Shehan Ragunath, Thilina Wishwakula, Amila Madhushan, Praveen Jacob, Achira Perera, Uma Dharshan, Nilesh Dilushan, Archana silva, Ruvishka Thiagarajah, Bimesh Ranasinghe, Andrew Ajith, Jerald Luxman, Devin Shehan, Dewruwan Himashu, Giano Pasanga, Angelo Britto, Ovindu Peris, Sharlon Benedict, Deshan Benhur, Dushanthan Segar, Joseph Hamesh, Olsen Fernando, Prabodya De Mel, Muditha Adithya, Ravindu Wickramaarachchi, Sahan pasindu, Dishan Wijewanna, Reginold Remision, Chameesha Perera, Shehan Rodrigo, Danushka Abeyrathne, Viraj Dushantha, Hiroshana Kalluagalle, Tharaka Madhushan, Jude Niroshan, Blase Joy, Thushan Perera, Damian Perera, Hansana Perera, Ruklan Kularathna and Ezkiel Machado

Posted by DARREL LUDOWYKE on January 31 2012 00:43:10 � 0 Comments � 20 Reads

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 � 27 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 � 19 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 � 22 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 � 28 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 � 34 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 � 38 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 � 49 Reads

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