Annual General Meeting of S. Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association NSW/ACT for 2024.

The AGM 2024 will be held on Sunday the 27th of October 2024 at the Baulkham Hills Community Centre, 390 Windsor Road Baulkham Hills 2153,beginning at 4pm.

The formalities of the AGM on the 27th Oct, will follow the ‘Notice for the AGM’ that is stated in the Agenda. During the formal session, we will have the traditional message from the OBA’s Patron Ananda Amaranath and a message from the Warden Rev Marc Billimoria read out.

The OBA executive committee extends an important request to its members to forward their expression of interest by completing the attached “Nomination Form’. Previous Ex-co members and the younger members are encouraged to consider serving on the committee.

This year, we are delighted and fortunate to have Arul Niles, Principal of Ai Strategic Lawyers as our guest speaker. A proud old boy of STC and an active member of STCOBANSW/ACT, Arul has extensive experience in his chosen legal career. Please see below for Arul’s profile.

A time of fellowship over dinner will proceed after the AGM. Dinner and drinks will be complimentary but we will have a collection for those who wish to contribute.

Please register using the QR code found on the ‘flyer’ or by clicking the link below. This will help us to finalise catering arrangements.

Click here to register by the 20th of October: https://forms.gle/kpfQdadK2Wtz8DnL7

Click here for notice of Annual General Meeting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kZC2V5I3TFpXMy9GiJqHLGL5iOHCA1QX/view?usp=sharing

Click here for nomination form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oAYjZ-trTeeQwtFryKdnAuv6-WAk-VpI/view?usp=drive_link

Click here for appointment of proxy form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E256tXpBLQZhTeKXQoWSymcDFFxKbiYb/view?usp=drive_link

We are delighted to bring you yet another exciting event - The Thomian Family Night 2024 featuring live music by Redemption.

An evening full of music and a Sri Lankan buffet for the whole family to enjoy! So, gather all your friends and family and come along to enjoy an evening in true Thomian spirit!

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

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

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

www.stcobasydney.org

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.

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

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 "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