Upcoming events.
An evening in Sydney with Warden
Dear Fellow Thomians
We are delighted to announce that Warden Rev'd Marc Billimoria will be visiting Sydney in April 2024. We will be honouring his visit at a members gathering.
All Thomians are warmly invited to participate at this memorable occasion.
Date : Monday 29th April 2024
Time : 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue : West Pennant Hills Sports Club, 103 New Line Rd, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
Attire: Smart casual. College tie recommended
Cost: $50 pp (3 course meal included)
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet the Warden and to reconnect with fellow Old Thomians.
We have also arranged for a digital card to be presented to Warden following the event, with a collection of your well wishes and fondest memories with Warden. Please click/copy the link below to sign this digital card:
https://app.grouptogether.com/AneveninginSydneywithWarden
Payment Details
Name: S.Thomas'College Old Boys Association NSW (Inc)
BSB: 032287
Account: 133084
Reference: MB(Full name)
Due to limited capacity please RSVP by the 24th of April for catering purposes by clicking/copying the link below:
https://forms.gle/YaeT55RUExWxy6bz5
28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival
All arrangemnts are finalised for the 28th encounter of Royal and STC OBA’s in Sydney to be played on Australia Day, 26th January 2024, starting at 8.30 am at the Kareela Reserve, Eastern Road, Doonside
Both sides will battle for the challenge shields:
EC Gunasekara Shield – Open Team
Morrell Shield (Over 50’s) – Classic Team
Sunil DeSilva Shield (over 60’s) – Vintage Team
There will be Sri Lankan food, Live DJ entertainment, Children’s play area and much more.
Please join us for a day of fun and entertainment with your family and friends.
RC STC Joint Committee
Disce Aut Discede
Esto Perpetua
The Feast of the Transfiguration - 2023
We are delighted that we have made arrangements to celebrate the
“Feast of the Transfiguration” this year for the fifth consecutive year
S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association NSW/ACT together with
All Saints Anglican Church North Parramatta
Will celebrate “Feast of the Transfiguration”
On Sunday the 6th August 2023 at 6.30pm
The service will be led by
Reverend Owen Goddard
The message will be delivered by
Rev Peter Inman
Vicar of The Anglican Church of St. Alban the Martyr - Diocese of Newcastle
The Thomian Choir will lead the singing
Accompanied by our Organist
Godelieve Ghavalas (B.Mus)
This act of praise & worship is an opportunity for
rededicating ourselves to God’s service, remembering our native Sri Lanka
and honouring our Alma Mater S. Thomas’ College Mt Lavinia
For more information, please contact any committee member of STCOBA NSW/ACT
One Night In Sydney with Misty
STC OBA NSW/ACT are delighted to bring you yet another outstanding Thomian Blue and Black Ball featuring - One night in Sydney with Misty – Sri Lanka’s premier dance band!
28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival
Battle of the Blues in Sydney -
28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival – January 26th 2023
All arrangements are finalised for the 28th encounter of Royal and STC OBA’s in Sydney to be played on Australia Day, 26th January 2023, starting at 8.30 am at the Punchbowl Park,
49 Viola street, Punchbowl.
STC vs SJC Annual Cricket Encounter
The annual cricket encounter between St. John's college and S. Thomas' college will be held for the 3rd year on 23rd Oct 2022 at Henley Park, Enfield.
General Meeting - Invitation to all Thomians
The committee wish to invite the membership to our next meeting, where we will have the formal Agenda items lasting half an hour or so, then make it a General Meeting in the form of an open forum for all to participate and contribute in a genial and fruitful manner.
Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ - 2022
We are delighted that we have made arrangements to celebrate the “Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ ” this year.
S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association NSW/ACT together with All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta extend a warm invitation to a service of celebration on Sunday 7th of August 2022 at 6.30pm at All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta (29 Elizabeth Street, Parramatta)
Thomian Fiesta
We are delighted to announce that we have finalised all arrangements for the OBA’s Annual Family Event on Saturday the 4th of June 2022 at the Roselea Community Centre, Beecroft.
“Thomian Fiesta” will be a family event with a Latin theme with lots of fun and activities for adults and kids. Being OBA’s fund raising event for 2022 we will endeavour to make it an enjoyable evening that will bring Thomians family and friends together. Be quick to buy your tickets.
For tickets, please contact: Rajeeva - 0479182268, Kulasiri (Jay) - 0404635534.
Sri Lanka Schools Touch Footy Comp Sydney 2022
Sri Lanka Schools Touch footy comp In Sydney is being held for the second year running on 23rd of April 2022. The matches will be played at Kellyville Park (Parra Eels), Memorial Avenue, NSW 2155.
Runners up in a close final last year, STC will be confident once again to go deep into the tournament.
Please join us to cheer on the Thomians and enjoy the touch footy carnival with Sri Lankan street food stalls.
Hinduites and Thomians Inaugural Cricket Combat
Jaffna Hindu College OBA NSW together with STC OBA NSW/ACT have organised a 40 overs open cricket match on Sunday 6th February. This will be the inaugural encounter with JHC OBA NSW.
The match will be played at Arnold Ave Sports Complex, Kellyville 2155. Please join us to cheer on the Thomians.
Battle of the Blues in Sydney - 27th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival
All arrangements are finalised for the 27th encounter of Royal and STC OBA’s in Sydney to be played on Australia Day, 26th January 2022
STC vs SJC Cricket Encounter
The annual cricket encounter between St. John's college and S. Thomas' college will be held for the 2nd year on 16th January 2022.
Thomian Carol Service, “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols"
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Presented by the Thomian Choir of S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association NSW/ACT
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm - All Saints Church North Parramatta
An evening with Mr. Barney Reid
With the festive season upon us, we are extending a warm invitation to members and their partners only, to an evening with Mr. Barney Reid, esteemed sportsman and former cricket coach of College.
He will be in Sydney on a short visit from Melbourne with his dear wife Rani. This is a wonderful opportunity to catchup with each other and to hear Barney regale us with anecdotes and stories of his days at the school by the sea. A spot for Q & A is also on offer so come prepared to throw in a few questions!
This is a fully pre-paid event limited to 40 people only. So please book early and transfer payment to avoid disappointment.
Annual General Meeting, STCOBANSW/ACT
S.Thomas’ College Old Boys' Association, New South Wales and ACT Inc. will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, 31 October 2021
Location - Heritage Park, Castle Hill. NSW 2154
Thomian Trivia Night
STC OBA NSW/ACT Presents a “Thomian Trivia Night” on Zoom.
There will be Prizes on offer. You don't need to enter the Quiz to be a part of the Zoom event. All welcome - young and old!
Feast of the Transfiguration - Cancelled
S. Thomas’ College Old Boys Association NSW/ACT together with All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta extend a warm invitation to a service of celebration on Sunday 1st of August 2021 at 6.30pm at All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta (29 Elizabeth Street, Parramatta)
Break Free 2021
Dear fellow Thomians,
We like to thank all the members who promptly responded to our email announcement and booked their tickets. This event is now SOLD OUT.
We are sorry if you missed out on securing a ticket. Due to COVID regulations, the allowed capacity for this event was limited by the local council.
We are now creating a wait list. Please contact the committee members if you wish to be added to this list. If any space become available (due to cancellations or change of regulations), we will reach out to you.
SJC vs STC Inaugural Cricket Encounter
Dear fellow Thomians,
St John’s College OBA NSW together with STCOBANSW/ACT have organised T20 Cricket matches on Sunday 25th April. This will be the inaugural annual encounter with SJC OBA. There will be two matches, an Open ages game and a Classics game (over 50 years) played at Les Shore Oval, Glenorie. First game will start at 8.30AM.
Please join us to cheer on the Thomians.
Annual Roy-Tho 2021 match
Please kindly contact the following team captains if you wish to participate in one of the following teams:
Lasanth Peiris - Classic - 0419618782
Richie De Silva - Masters - 0402303850
Anuk Silva - Open - 0450406246.
Kind Regards,
Anuk Silva
Cricket Coordinator
STC OBA SYD/ACT
Thomian Walkathon & Picnic 2021
Dear fellow Thomians,
On behalf of STC OBA NSW & ACT, I wish to inform of its decision to postpone the Walkathon and Picnic day scheduled for Sunday 28th of March, due to the prevailing weather conditions.
The committee’s decision taken early in the week is with the intention of giving you time to make other plans rather than having to possibly cancel at the eleventh hour.
We will keep you informed of the new date shortly.
Whilst we thank all those who showed ready enthusiasm and extended valuable support, we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We kindly request you to hold the pledges /sponsorship monies that you have collected towards the Walkathon or transfer the proceeds to the OBA account with your name as reference. The OBA also likes to thank all who have deposited pledges and sponsorship already. We are looking forward to seeing you once we set the new date.
We hope you could join us to enjoy and support the Thomian Cricket Teams at the annual RoyTho on Saturday 10th April 2021. Details - https://www.stcobasydney.org/events/annual-roy-tho-2021-match
Stay safe!
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Kind Regards,
Rajeeva de Alwis
Secretary
The De Lanerolle Brothers presents Winter Melodies
The De Lanerolle Brothers "Novel Christmas Concert"
ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO WARDEN’S SPECIAL COVID-19 FUND
The De Lanerolle Brothers are happy to welcome you to a very novel idea of their "Premier" - a virtual Christmas concert in the new normal.
To REGISTER for the premier, simply follow the steps below...
1. Carry out an online TRANSFER or DEPOSIT of A$10 to STCOBANSW/ACT account given below & send a PICTURE of the transfer slip to the hot line number +94777-996991.
Account S. Thomas College Old Boys’ Association, Sydney, NSW
Bank Westpac Banking Corporation
BSB 032287
Account 133084
Description Winter Melodies - DLB
2. With the receipt, please send a preferred Mobile number & Email address for us to send the ZOOM link.
3. ONE DAY before the 20th of December, the Zoom link will be sent to you via what's app & email. It would be advisable to download Zoom if you already don't have it on your Smart phone / Lap top / Tab or Smart TV
4. Due to the Pandemic dressing up & going for functions is now not possible. Hence, we have thought of another novel idea for you to socialize during Covid times...! Take a "FULL-LENGTH" PICTURE OF YOU dressed in festive attire in preparation to watch the concert & send it to an assigned email address (which you will be notified when we send the zoom link) where your picture will be uploaded to Hi online & some pictures to Hi Magazine as well.
5. On show date 20/12, please enter the waiting room on zoom at 5.20PM (Srilanka time), as the Concert will start on time at 5.30pm (Sri Lanka time)
6. The brothers will interact with the audience as much as possible &
the SHOW WILL END by 6.30PM.
ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO WARDEN’S SPECIAL COVID-19 FUND
OBA Annual General Meeting 2020
We will also have the much sought-after book by Anura Tennekoon - Passionately Cricket for sale at the OBA meeting… Limited Stocks available.