St. Peter's College, Colombo

St.Peter's College
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Location
Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04 Sri Lanka
Information
Type	Roman Catholic Secondary School
Motto	Virtus ET Veritas - Excellence and Truth -
Established	1922
Founder	Rev.Fr.Maurice J. Le Goc
Grades	1 to 13 Local Syllabus London A/L's
Gender	Boys
Age	5 to 19
Colour(s)	Blue & White & Gold
Website	www.peterites.org

Some main topics in this page are under Construction.... St. Peter's College is a secondary school in the Bambalapitiya zone of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1922.

History

In 1919, just after the end of World War I, Rev. Fr. M.J. Le Goc, the Rector of St Joseph's College, Colombo, had a vision of a college in the southern suburbs of Colombo. While he was traveling one day on his famous motor bicycle with this idea in mind, Fr Le Goc spotted a block of cinnamon land in Bambalapitiya which belonged to Mr. E.C. De Fonseka.

The construction began on July 7, 1921 and was carried out under the supervision of Mr. J R J Jayasuriya, an alumnus of St. Joseph's College. In December 1921, Rev. Fr. Le Goc confidently announced at the Josephiane award ceremony that St.Joseph's College South would open in January 1922.

The buildings were designed by Rev. Fr. Le Goc himself and because of his enthusiasm, the buildings sprung up in six months. The quadrangle in front had an oval drive running around it. Fr. Le Goc also incorporated the concept of open-air classrooms.

College Quadrangle

The inauguration took place on Wednesday January 18, 1922. The Railway Department made special arrangements for the transportation of students from St. Joseph's College who were participating in the ceremony. A total of 204 students were admitted on that day and by the end of the year the number had risen to 268. The First rector was Rev.Fr.D.J.Nicholas Perera O.M.I., while the Current Rector is Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel. The total amount in roll at present is 6088

St. Joseph’s College South

St. Joseph's College, Colombo was founded in March 1896 and by 1921 St. Joseph's College was 25 years old and the founding of St.. Peter’s College under the name St. Joseph’s College South could well be considered as a silver Jubilee gift of St. Joseph’s to the nation. The land was purchased from E.C. de Fonseka for a sum of Rs, 75,000/- and on the broad shoulders of Fr. LeGoc fell the responsibility of bringing St.Joseph’s College South into being. Building operations began on this neglected cinnamon land bordering the Galle Road and alongside the Wellawatte Canal, on the 7th July 1921.

On the 18th January 1922, Fr. LeGoc with a large number of Josephian students and Staff arrived by special train and alighted near Kinross Avenue at 2 p.m. and marched to St. Peter’s for the opening. The Josephian Magazine of 1922 described it thus, “Great St. joseph’s by the lake was setting out this bright January day to open and inaugurate the little St. Joseph’s by the sea. “His Grace the Archbishop Dr. Anthony Coudert blessed the building and premises and Hon. Mr. Edwin Evans Director of Education formerly opened the new school.”

Thus was St. Joseph’s College South born on 18 January 1922. Rev. Fr. D. J. Nicholas Perera was appointed President of the College, with classes from Grade 1 to Grade 7, while the number on roll was 204.

Difficult Years : 1956 - 1977

The period 1956 to 1977 covers the Rectorships of Five Rectors, all of whom were dogged by the problem of the Schools Take over bid, with severe financial constraints consequent to the decision by St. Peter’s not to be vested with the State but to function as a ‘Non Fee Levying Private School’. Nevertheless and notwithstanding each of the five Rectors of this difficult era made their individual contribution to the progress of St. Peter’s never succumbing to problems of the times.

Rev. Fr. Arthur Nicholas Fernando who succeeded Rev. Fr. Basil Wiratunge as the Third Rector of St. Peter’s from 1956 to 1963 will be remembered for the encouragement and support he gave to the development of Aesthetic Studies. He it was who started the first schools Fife and Drum band on June 30 1956. A Cultural Centre to promote Music, Drama, Dancing and Art was started in November 1956 with the help of Rev. Fr. Mervyn Weerakkody and Rev. Fr. Marcelline Jayakody. Kandyan Dancing, Oriental Singing and the formation of Western and Oriental Orchestras came about. Rowing was introduced to St. Peter’s in 1959, as also a unit of the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade. Rev. Fr. Arthur Nicholas it was who first had to beat the direct impact of the Schools take over from December 1 1960 when St. Peter’s decided to remain as a Private Non Fee Levying institution. The Welfare Society came into being under his astute leadership. A fine organiser and administrator he installed a modern Canteen to supplement the much needed finances. He also set up the College Boarding.

Rev. Fr. Mervyn Weerakkody succeeded Fr. Arthur Nicholas Fernando and was the Fourth Rector from 1963 to 1971. Fr. Weerakkody took office at a most turbulent period but his genial qualities helped him to attract benefactors to help the College. He encouraged the Old Boys’ Union and the Old Peterites Sports Club to invite more members. Perhaps his greatest contribution to St. Peter’s was the formation of the Parent Teacher Association which brought both parents and teachers together in the interests of the students. More authority and responsibility was passed on to the lay teaching staff with the formation of Boards of Discipline, Studies and Sports. He established the Employees Provident Fund for the Teaching Staff. On the 24th, July 1971 he left St. Peter’s to take up the Rectorship of St. Joseph’s. Many have been the Peterites who chose Music as a career as result.

Rev. Fr. Theodore E. Peiris O.M.I. who had been on the Tutorial Staff of St. Peter’s in the 1940s succeeded Rev. Fr. Mervyn Weerakkody and was Rector from 1971 to 1975. To him fell the honour of presiding at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the College on 18 January 1972. Even though the College still had a struggle on its hands where fiances were concerned Fr. Theodore was able to muster support for the celebrations, which continued throughout the year.

The Sixth Rector of St. Peter’s Rev. Fr. Claver Perera was welcomed with much jubilation being the first fully fledged Peterite to adorn the Rectorial Chair. His stay lasted two years from 1975 to 1976. However within that short period he decentralised the administration with the appointment of Sectional Heads from Grade 6 to the Advanced Level. Under his guidance and training the Peterite Choir reached great heights a trend which exists up to today. Fr. Claver was instrumental in enlarging and renovating the College Chapel for the first time in 50 years.

Rev. Fr. Francis Madiwela took over the reins of office from Fr. Claver Perera and his stay also lasted two years from 1976 to 1977. Yet in the short time he was Rector he organised a number of Seminars for the Teachers to help them refresh their minds in all aspects of teaching. Fr. Francis Madiwela will best be remembered by the Old Boys’ Union because of his conviction that the Old Boys should have their own President, with the Rector who was President since 1927 being Patron. This change came into effect on 4 December 1977, shortly before his transfer to St. Thomas, Kotte as Principal.

The College Today

St. Peter's College, Gampaha Branch

The branch, St. Peter’s College, Gampaha was inaugurated by his Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis on 2 February 1993, as the first Branch school in Sri Lanka after the schools take over act No.8 that was passed in 1961. In a short period if time the branch has achieved unpredicted success and developing admirably, both in spiritual and educational spheres. Presently there are more than 14 staff members who are working hard to shape the leading Catholic School in the city of Gampaha.

Prefects

Senior Prefects are selected from amongst the Junior Prefects, students who study in grade 13. The Head Prefect is selected along with two Deputies and they bear ultimate responsibility of the Prefect Body, which includes the Junior Prefects and House Stewards. Senior Prefects duties include supervision of the Junior Prefects and Stewards in order to assist the college authorities in maintaining discipline within the primary, middle and upper schools at college. Senior Prefects play more of a managerial role in their duties. Senior Prefects remain as students of the school until the end of the year (January to December) even though all their final examinations have been complete as they are able to exert more influence upon the other students who are still studying. General duty kit of a senior prefect consists of white-on-white shirt and trouser with an engraved blue and silver metal badge with the College Crest and the words "SENIOR PREFECT" splayed across it. For official duties, the college tie, tie-pin, long sleeve white shirt, white trouser and blue blazer are worn with the College Crest pinned on to the left lapel of the Blazer.

Junior Prefects are selected from amongst the House Stewards, students who study in grade 12. All candidates are selected from a interview carried by the disciplinary board of the college. Their duties include maintaining of discipline of students, and advising the House Stewards in their duties. Junior Prefects are selected based on their academic and extra-curricular performances. Their term extends from the month of January to December of the school year. House captains are chosen amongst them to represent all 6 college houses. General duty kit consists of white-on-white shirt and trouser with an engraved blue and silver metal badge with the College Crest and the words "PREFECT" splayed across it. For official duties, the college tie, tie-pin, long sleeve white shirt, white trouser and blue blazer are worn by the Juniors with the prefect badge pinned on to the left lapel of the Blazer.

House Stewards are post-O/L students who have volunteered for this post. Main duty is to provide assistance to the Junior and Senior Prefects in their duties. Their official duty-kit consists of a White-on-White long sleeve shirt and slacks, a white plastic badge bearing the words "SPC HOUSE STEWARD" which is expected to be worn above the left shirt pocket, the college tie and tie-pin. General duty-kit consists of White-on-White short sleeve shirt and slacks and the Steward Badge.

Primary Prefects are appointed from Year 5 and the appointments are based on nominations from class teachers. They are expected to help the teachers maintain discipline within the Primary Section of College. Duty kit includes a metal badge worn above the left shirt pocket with the College Crest and the words Primary Prefect printed on it, college tie, long sleeve shirt and shorts - white for official functions, blue or white for general duties.

Sports

Houses

There are 4 houses in the Primary School and 6 houses in the Upper School.

Primary School Houses	Upper School Houses
Gregory Julian Marcellous Paris	Anthony Arthur Basil Nicholas Maurice Peter

Battles of the Saints

Battle of the Saints is the annual cricket contest between St. Peter's College, Colombo and St Joseph's College, Colombo.

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St. Joseph's College founded in 1896 by the first archbishop of Colombo Rev. Dr. Christopher Bonjean and the game which is known as the "Gentlemen's Game" Cricket was introduced to the College by its first Rector Rev. Fr. Charles Collins, an Englishman himself in the very first year of its inception.

However rev. Fr. Maurice J. Legoc, the fourth Rector and the last of the foreign Missionaries to guide St. Joseph's the founder Rector of St. Peter's College inaugurated this traditional "battle of the Saints" Cricket encounter on 23rd and 24th of February 1933.

This great Josephian Rector may have meant to see cricket could be played in the correct spirit, play the game hard, but fair and square on the field but enjoy cordial fellowship off it with a few exceptions.

Therefore let me "pen push"a few exciting memorable moments and some interesting finishes from the history of this prestigious "Battle of the Saints" encounter.

Starting the series with the first encounter which was played at St. Peter's grounds St. Joseph's were under Robert (Bobby) Fernando easily eclipsed St. Peter's by an innings and 105 runs.

However. St. Peter's stole the individual honours with Cyril Dias as hero and in today's parlance would have been awarded the man of the match award for his magnificent bowling performance of 9 for 64.

In comparison to the previous five years St. Joseph's did not possess a particularly strong team in 1933 since players in the Calibers of Willie Abeysekara, K.W. Devanayagam, D.S. Jayasundara, John Pulle and Noel De Costa had already bid audieu to school cricket.

In the second encounter following 1934, St. Joseph's were triumphant again but it must be mentioned for the Josephians that their team was packed with freshers but what freshers they have been! It was certainly the match of Fred Perera and David Arndt who were just 15 years of age!

This historic match was played at Darley road on 2nd and 3rd of March 1934. When Josephians were all at sea 143 for 81Fred Perera had joined David Arndt. Neither of Peterite bowlers were able to get the wickets of these two and the ninth wicket partnership has yielded 219 runs which is a record to-date.

Incidentally in the same match Fred Perera took a "Hat-trick" which is the sole hat trick of the series and the final result ended in favour of St. Joseph's who won by an innings and 202 runs. The champion Josephian team was led by Claude Wijesinghe.

In the year of 1940 St. Joseph's under Czerney Serpanchy defeated St. Peter's by 108 runs at Darley Road. The architect of this great Josephian victory was Douglas Muller, the right arm leg spinner who had a match bag of 10 for 60.

The 1942–43 years there had been no Joe-Pete since the break-out of World War II. However both in 1944 and 1945 St. Joseph's were worthy winners under the brilliant leadership of Malcom De Costa.

The years of 1946 and 1947 is something unique for the Preterite cricket history. They were admirably led by that great left arm paceman Dion Wallance where they won handsomely against Neil Weerasinghe's Jospehians and it was the first time that Petes tasted victory.

In 1946 they won by 07 wickets and the following year in a more glorious fashion by an innings and 19 runs. The year of 1948 was a sigh of relief for the Joseophians since they took sweet revenge from their arch rivals St. Peter's by defeating them in a thrilling encounter by seven runs at Sinhalese Sports Club grounds.

The Hero of the Josephian victory was skipper himself Joe De Mel who had match bag of 6 for 26 with his right arm medium paces.

In the year of 1952, St. Joseph's recorded the biggest victory in the series when they eclipsed the Peterites by an innings and 216 runs. This encounter the Seventeenth of the series; played at NCC grounds on 21st and 22nd of March 1952.

The Josephian openers Willie Wimalaratne and Maurie Wanigaratne put on 197 for the first wicket is still a record in the Joe-Pete and as well as a record in school cricket. The Joes amassed to 382 all out dismissed their opponents for a paltry 96 and 70 to record their biggest victory under Ken Serpanchy.

The year of 1954 saw the Preterite captain Clive Inman reaching the highest individual score of 204 retired hurt which still stands the highest individual score from either side. In 1955 once again the Peterites were under the captaincy of Clive Inman dethroned the Josephians under Mahinda De Silva by eight wickets.

The Chief wrecker the Peterite pace man Maurice Salgado who bagged a nine wicket haul for just 47 runs. The following year the Josephians took the field as "underdogs" under wicketkeeper-batsman Keerthi Caldera and turned the tables on Peterites led by Ken Duckworth with a superb 05 wicket win.

This match heralded the cricketing career of World class leg spinner Malcom Franke who after leaving St. Joseph's emigrated to Australia and represented Queensland from 1971 to 1980 and was the 12th man for Australia in 1974.

In 1965 Travis Fernando's Peterites broke a ten-year old jinx when they defeated the Josephians by 06 wickets at Bambalapitiya. This was the last battle at St. Peter's grounds since then it was shifted to P. Saravanamuttu Stadium and R. Premadasa Stadium respectively.

The 33rd encounter of the "Battle of the Saints" series needs special mention. The match was once again took place on 31 March and 1 April 1967 at P. Sarawanamuttu Stadium. St. Joseph's took the first lease of the wicket and reached 145.

The Peterities responded by scoring 81. The Josephians enjoying a lead of 61 runs failed to capitalize on their position due to some intelligent bowling by Pete's skipper Tony Opatha and Denham Jurians who shared 7 wickets in the Josephian 2nd innings.

Set to make 164 to win the Peterities made it on the stroke of time but not to the satisfaction of the crowd who raised a hornets nest on the score board which has shown the wrong figures.

The crowd had by then surged on to the field at it was all over. However the match was very correctly awarded to St. Peter's since the Josephians conceded the game by souveniring the stumps.

The 36th encounter of the series will be long remembered by the Josephian skipper Hector Perera (Jnr) son of Hector perera (Snr) who led St. Joseph's in 1939. Joes batted second at P. Sarawanamuttu Stadium and ran up a total of 252 before declaring after the fall of 7th wicket.

Openers Rohan Fernando and Wendel Kelart both reached half a centuries each in majestic fashion. They were well supported by Garry Melder and Sri Lal Samarasekera who came in with some useful contributions. This was in response to the Peterite first innings total of 105. In the second innings Petes fared better scoring 164.

However it was the turning point of left arm paceman Rajive Benedict who ran through the Peterite innings with a match bag of 10 for 77. Joes had to get 18 runs and the openers reached the target without being separated thus, ending a 13-year old hoodoo. It was the 10th Victory for St. Joseph's in the series.

The year 1972 saw Josephians fielding a very formidable side led by opener Rohan Fernando. A prolific run scorer during that school season for the Darley Road school won the first battle in this 38th battle of the saints encounter by winning the toss against his rival captain Roy Dias.

The Josephians ran up a total of 235 for the loss of seven wickets. Fernando continued his superlative form which he carried during the school season by stroking an elegant 73. He was well supported by all rounder Garry Melder who scored a quick fine half century. When St. Peter's started their essay wickets fell at regular intervals and were bowled out for 112 in their first innings.

The peterite skipper Roy Dias was the top scorer who made 27. The bowling honours were shared by Rajiv Benedict, Chandana Fonseka and Rohan De S. Wijeratne. It was a daunting task for the Bambalapitiya school since they were asked to follow on.

Then came one of the outstanding bowling performance of left arm fast bowling when Rajive Benedict ran through the Preterite batting order by taking 8 wickets for 6 runs. His figures read 14.5-12-06-08.

The Preterites were bowled out for 36, the lowest score in the Joe-Pete series and once again Roy Dias was the lone crusader for Peterites by scoring 12. This result was Joes winning by an innings and 87 runs.

The preterites led by left arm spinner Gamini Goonasena took sweet revenge with a six wicket win in the following year of 1973. St Peters was put into bat made 200 for the loss of 06 wickets which included an elegant 119 by Edgar Thevarayan. However Joes were bowled out for 100 and 161 respectively where fresher Geralnd Solomons of St. Peters took to match bag of 10 wickets for 60.

The inaugural 50 over cricket match was played at darley road in 1975 got off to a sensational start when peteriets opening bowler Sunanda jayasekera took the wicket of their (St. Joseph)star opening batsmen Rohan Wijesinghe (snr) in the very first ball of the match. At that point both players were in their peek of their career and the battle between the bat and the ball was achieved by the bowler (sunanda jayasekera)

This achievement cannot by achieved by any other bowler as it was the very first match of the series and the match was won bay the peterites.

In the year of 1978 St. Peter's recorded their 7th Victory of the series by defeating St. Joseph's by 6 wickets at P. Sarawanamuttu Stadium. It was the sporty declaration by Josephian skipper Shamilal De S. Wijeratne setting Peterites a target of 187 in 40 overs. This was in fact the last decision of the Joe-Pete series.

As far as the last 26 years is concerned there had been no result except for some individual brilliance of Rohan Bultejens, Amal Silva, R. Ratnayake, Jayaweera Bandara, Dinesh Kekultota and M. Silva (St. Peters) Rohan Wijesinghe, (Snr), Nirmalal Perera, Hiran Cabraal, Dilen Ramanayake, Shinal Warnakula, Deshan Bastianpillai and Ian Daniel of (St. Joseph's).

Sport Clubs

• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Carrom
• Chess

• Cricket
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Karate

• Rugger
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis

St. Peter’s Sports Centre

St. Peter’s sports Centre is an indoor sports complex that is built alongside the extended duplication road. This is a 4 store multipurpose sports complex comprise of 4 - Badminton courts, a Basketball court and a concert hall with accommodated for 1500. Plus there is a fitness centre, Martial arts centre, Table tennis concourse, Gymnastics. The Sports complex is open to all the students, old boys and to the General Public (Membership) to access its facilities.

Clubs and Societies

• Altar Servers' Association
• Cadets
• Computer society
• Do-You-Know-Club
• English Literary and Drama Society
• Interact Club
• IT Club
• Junior English Literary & Drama Society
• Legion of Mary
• Maths Society
• Muslim Majlis
• Philatelic Club
• Science Society
• Sinhala Literary Society
• Tamil Literary Association
• The archaeology and history society
• Young Cristian Students' Movement (YCS)
• Western Brass Band
• Western choir

Western Brass Band

The western band of St. Peter’s college was formed on 30 June 1956 during the period of Rev. Fr. Arthur Fernando as the rector of St. Peter’s college. And it was the first school cadet band in Sri Lanka. The Maiden performance with the roll of drums, the crash of symbols with the Bugle Blast was at the Annual Athletic meet. In 1983 they have become runner’s – up in the “Colombo School Band Display” competition. The Western Band of St. Peter’s was the first to Organize a Indoor School and Outdoor School band displays and they were named as “PETERITE TEMPO” and “VERTUS ET VERITAS”. They have organized another four band festivals, there are

• “VERTUS ET VERITAS” outdoor band display in 1997
• “PETERITE CANTABILE” indoor band display in 1999
• “PETERITE TEMPO II” indoor band display in 2001
• “PETERITE CANTABILE II” indoor band display in 2003
• “RITMICO CON SPIRITO” indoor band display in 2007

The western band is compleating 50 years of great service to St. Peter’s and to God in the year 2006.

Past Rectors

Rev.Fr.Maurice J. Le Goc	Founder
Rev. Fr. D. J. Nicholas Perera	1922 - 1943
Rev. Fr. Basil A. Wiratunge	1943 - 1955
Rev. Fr. Arthur Nicholas Fernando	1956 - 1963
Rev. Fr. Mervyn Weerakkody	1963 - 1971
Rev. Fr. Theodore E. Peiris	1971 - 1975
Rev. Fr. Claver Perera	1975 - 1976
Rev. Fr. Francis Madiwela	1976 - 1977
Rev. Fr. Joe E. Wickramasinghe	1978 - 1994
Rev. Fr. Felician Ranjith Perera	1994 - 2005
Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel	2005 - *

The College Anthem

Lend a Heart and lend a Hand

And lift the flag on high,

Let its glorious colours give

A greeting to the sky.

Golden gleam and silver sheen,

And blue that crowns the world

Set the flag a – flying Boys,

Keep the flag unfurled

While in boyhood, here we light,

Midst a garden’s fragrant flowers

Who will dare to point a finger

When such joys are ours

Work enduring, play alluring,

Fill our happy hours,

Ills all – curing health ensuring

In St.Peter’s bowers,

And our flag is floating proudly

Let us sing its praises loudly.

_{Words by L.T. Minor, Music by George De Niese}

Notable Teachers

• Ediriweera Sarachchandra - A Famous Sri Lankan playwright, novelist, poet, literary critic, essayist and social commentator.

Old Boys Union

A few months after the change of the name from St. Joseph’s college south to St. Peter College, The inaugural Meeting of St.Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union took place on 15 October 1927, presided over by the rector, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera. From 1927 to 1977 a period of 50 years, the college Rector was ex-officio the President of the Old Boys’ Union. In 1977 Rev. Fr. Francis Madiwela mooted the idea of electing a President among members of the Old Boys’ union, with Rector becoming the patron of the union. Accordingly a 3 man Sub Committee comprising J. A. R. Felix, C.E. Maurice Perera and George Wijesinghe was appointed to draft a new constitution incorporating the new proposal. This new constitution was adopted on the 4th December 1977, and J.A.R. Felix was elected as the first President of the Old Boys’ Union. Today after a long history of more than 80 years the old Boys’ Union consists of a membership of over many thousands takes pride in the fact that the objectives of the union as spelled out in the constitution.

• To keep the past students of St. Peter’s College in a purposeful relationship with their Alma Mater and thereby maintain within them and among them a spirit of Loyalty to their Alma Mater.
• To obtain the advice, support and co-operation of past students in all matters affecting St. Peter’s College particularly
  • In promoting the advancement, progress and welfare of the school.
  • In promoting and advancing the educational, cultural, recreational,social and economic welfare of the students of St. Peter’s College.

The AGM of the OBU is held on the mid month of June annually and the financial year of the OBU starts from the 31st of March each year.

Past Presidents

J.A.R. Felix	1977 - 1980
Shelly Wickramasinghe	1980 – 1983
V.P.A. Perera	1983 - 1984
Mano Chanmugam	1984 – 1987
Gen. Deshamanya Denis Perera	1987 – 1990
Ranjith Weerasena	1990 – 1992
C.E.Maurice Perera	1992 - 1993
C.Abeygoonewardene	1993 - 1996
N. A. L. Kabraal	1996 - 1999
Gerry De Mel	1999 - 2002
Mano Chanmugam	2002 – 2003(re elected)
Harin Gunawardena	2003 – 2006
Suranga Seneviratne	2006 - *

Old Boys Union Overseas

• SPCOBU Banch- Australia
• SPCOBU Banch- Canada
• SPCOBU Banch- Oman
• SPCOBU Banch- United Kingdom
• SPCOBU Banch- United States of America

Famous Alumni

Honours Recipients

In 1984 St. Peter’s College old Boys Union under the presidency of Mr. Mano Chanmugam, began the practice of honouring Old Peterites, who had reached eminence in their respective professions and in sports according to specified criteria laid down. During the past years there were several ‘Honours Night’, the occasion that honour distinguished Old Peterites and the Recipients are listed according to categories.

List of Honours Recipients from 1984...

Religious Affairs
Rt. Rev. Dr. Henry Gunewardene OMI	Bishop of Anuradhapura
Ven Dr. Wellawatta Ananda Thero	Director International Buddhist Center
Very. Rev. Fr. Dalston Forbes OMI	Former Asst. Gen. Of oblates of Mary Immacculate
Rev. Fr. Paul de Neise
Rev. Fr. Percy Abraham
Rev. Fr. Michael Rodrigo
Rev. Fr. Victor Silva	Rector, St. Joseph's College
Rev. Fr. Bob Rodrigo	Rector, Junior, Seminary Kohuwela
Rev. Fr. Tony Martyn	National Director, Pontifical Mission Aid Society
Constitutional Council
Hon. T. Suntheralingam	Member of the Constitutional Council of Sri Lanka
Higher education
Prof. Willie Mandis	Vice chancellor, University of Moratuwa
Prof. Hilary Crusz	Prof. Of Zoology
Prof. George Dissanayake	Physics, University of Peradeniya
Prof. Merlin Peiris	Classical Languages, University of Peradeniya
Prof. Ashley Halpe	English, University of Peradeniya
Prof. C. R. De Silva	History, University of Peradeniya
Prof. Y. D. Senanayake	Director Post Grad. Institute of Agriculture
Prof. Basil Deckker	Professor, University of Cambridge, England
A.G. A. Mendis	Formar Deputy Director General Education and formar Director of Workers Education
RayForbes	Director, Bandaranaike Institute of International Studies
Prof. Ralph Buultjens	Toynbee Prize laureate and professor University of New York
Dr. Abaya Attanayake	Formar Head of Dept. Of Geography University of jayawardenepura and Director Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.
T. Sri Ramanathan	Honorary Fellow of University of Sydney
Prof. Harsha Sirisena	World Authority in the field of control Engineering
Dr. S.K. Charles	Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna
Dr. V. Ramachandra	Head, Dept. Of Anatomy, Colombo Medical College
Dr. Dilantha Fernando	Prof. Dept. Of plant Science, University of Manitoba
Medicine
Dr. P. R. Anthonis	Chancellor University of Colombo
Prof. Earle de Fonseka	Prof. of Community Medicine
Dr. Ananda Soysa	E.N.T Surgeon
Dr. Darrel Weinman	Neuro Surgeon
Dr. T. Don Michael	Prof. Of Medicine University of California
Dr. Sydney Ediriweera	Head of Accident Service
Dr. Nihal Thenabadu	Head of Cardiac Investigative Unit
Dr. Rohan Jayasekare	Head of Dept of Genetics
Dr. Nihal Abeysundera	Former Director, Anti–Malaria Campaign, Consultant W.H.O
Dr. Tudor Nugaduwa	Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gyneacology and Director de Soysa Hospital for Women, Colombo
Dr. Nihal Perera	Consultant and President Sri Lanka Medical Association
Dr. J. Francis Silva	Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. (Title as ‘Deshabandu’ and ‘Sri Lanka Tilaka’) Dr. Prem Weerakoon – Dental Surgeon Dr. Lakshman Weerasena – President of the Independent Medical Practitioners Association in 1991
Dr. Wasantha Perera	Orthopaedic Consultant
Dr. Joel Fernando	President, Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka
Dr. K. M. C. De Silva	Radiologist
Dr. Joe jayasundera	Chief Radiologist
Dr. L. B. L. De Alwis	1st President of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka
Dr. B. J. C. Perera	1st President of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
Dr. P. Lucien Perera	Consultant Surgeon – national Hospital

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Old Peterites Sports Club (OPSC)

• Cricket Fellowship
• Rugby Fellowship
• Basketball Fellowship
• Athletic Fellowship

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