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Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
A recorded Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Transfiguration of our Lord by the Choir of the Chapel of the Transfiguration – S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia can be found at the following link. Given the fact that we were unable to have the usual services in connection with our Chapel Feast this year we hope you find this offering, recorded under a number of limitations, uplifting and inspiring.
Continue ReadingWhile You Are At Home Helping Children Cope during the COVID1 Pandemic
While You Are At Home: Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sohani Fernando, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
8th April 2020
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind to say the least, shaking us to the very core, evoking mixed emotions from deep within namely: sorrow, grief, anger, frustration, fear, worry, depression, anxiety, confusion, tranquility, calmness, empathy, love, and gratitude. Everyday
Continue ReadingExcerpts from While You Are At Home Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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While You Are At Home: Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sohani Fernando, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
8th April 2020
Resources for Parents and Children
Resources for Parents
https://www.covid19parenting.com/tips-in-other-languages CDC (English, Sinhalese, Tamil)
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/children-coping-factsheet-508.pdf (CDC Center for Disease Control, USA)
http://childrenwithanxiety.com/how-to-teach-children-with-anxiety-diaphragmatic-breathing.html
Continue ReadingManchanayake saves the day for Royal in Battle of the Blues draw
Dasis Manchanayake made an unbeaten 53 to pull Royal College out of deep trouble on day 3 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds. After seeing Royal declare on 282, S Thomas’ finished on 127/5 as the game drew to a close.
Manchanayake, playing in his 1st Royal-Thomian, showed absolutely no nerves in the middle, playing a controlled knock, after coming in to bat with the score on 177/6 – Royal still 43 runs away from avoiding the follow-on. The elegant left-hander put on 24 alongside Isiwara Dissanayake before taking the lead in his partnership with Lahiru Madusanka which was worth 67.
Continue ReadingRoyal in trouble after late wickets
S Thomas’ College picked up 4 crucial wickets in the final session of play on day 2 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter to leave Royal College in a bit of trouble on 127/4, trailing by 242 runs.
The game was looking like it was heading for a certain draw with the Thomians batting out the 1st session of play to reach 369 before Royal’s openers Kamil Mishara and Kushan Kulasooriya too inexplicably just looked to occupy the crease in the afternoon session of play.
Continue ReadingDe Mel, Fernando star as S. Thomas’ take honours on day 1 of Battle of the Blues
Shalin de Mel (85) and Ryan Fernando (70) propped S. Thomas’ College up on day 1 of the 141st Battle of the Blues encounter as the School by the Sea finished on 271/6 after being sent in to bat by Royal College.
De Mel and opening partner Dilmin Rathnayake survived the all-important first hour of play, despite the best efforts of Kavindu Pathirathne, who got the ball to move early on. The right-arm quick did manage to cause a bit of trouble with the new ball, troubling Rathnayake in particular. Rathnayake was lucky to survive a few streaky shots and was given a life when he was dropped at gully in the 11th over but nevertheless he and his partner de Mel put on a valuable 49-run stand to give S. Thomas’ a steady start.
Continue Reading“Loudly let the echoes ring!” Cycle Parade
Be there to paint the streets Blue and Black on the 11th of March 2020 as Thomians Young and Old come together to cheer on the 1st XI Cricket Team at the Annual Cycle Parade 2020. Commencing at 9.30 a.m from S. Thomas’ Prep School, this year’s cycle parade promises to be more eventful and memorable with a mini carnival at the big club grounds.
Continue ReadingAll set for the pinnacle of Schools Big Matches: 141st Royal-Thomian
Sri Lanka’s blue-ribbon schools’ cricket encounter, the ‘Battle of the Blues’, between Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will take center stage for the 141st consecutive year when the teams battle it out for the Rt. Hon. D.S. Senanayake Memorial Shield on the 12th, 13th and 14th of March at the SSC grounds, Colombo.
Continue ReadingRoyal-Thomian Mini Battle ends in draw – STC retains Reid-Gunesekera Shield
The Royal-Thomian 2nd XI encounter, a.k.a. the Mini Battle ended in a draw this evening at Mount Lavinia, after two exciting days of cricket.
Royal College, having won the toss on a typical Mount Lavinia wicket with a tinge of fresh grass on it, had no hesitation in putting the hosts in to bat yesterday morning. The decision seemed justified at first as the Thomian top order struggled to come to terms with the assistance that was provided by the pitch.
S. Thomas’ College 2nd XI vs Royal College 2nd XI- Mini Battle 2020- 6th and 7th March – S. Thomas’ College Big Club Grounds
S. Thomas’ College –(273/8)
Royal College – (37/2)
Royal trail by 236 with 8 wickets in hand
Thenuka Liyanage takes honours with a fighting 157
The first day of the mini battle was held at the Big Club grounds on the 6th of March. The day was mostly spent with the Thomian 1st innings. After winning the toss, the captain of the visiting team opted to bowl first on the pitch. This worked in favour of the bowling side, who took advantage of the early swing on offer. At one point the scorecard read 35 for the loss of 5, with Sonal Amarasekara taking a fourer.
Continue ReadingSTC excel in Diving and Table Tennis
S. Thomas’ College won the 2020 Novices Diving Championship with 127 points, conducted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU), defeating arch rivals Royal College earlier today.
Continue ReadingTrinitians overcome Thomians in second-half blitz
Trinity College pulled off a scrappy but deserving victory over St. Thomas’ College as they managed to retain the Canon R. S. De Saram Shield for the 4th year running. Despite the halftime scores reading 07-08 in favor of the Thomians, Trinity managed to finish 17-08 as their opponents were down to 13 and were gifted many opportunities.
Continue ReadingSound Mind Sound Body: STC Goes Where Others Fear To Tread
It was in 2014 that a private Christian boy’s school in Colombo took the plunge, and decided to introduce Sound Mind Sound Body to its students. It is a programme that teaches children, amongst other things, to be respectful of the other, staying safe from sexual predators, breaking down gender stereotyping, anti-bullying, the effects of drugs, protecting the environment, and sexual and reproductive rights.
Continue ReadingSTC PRIZE GIVING 2020: A CELEBRATION OF 169 YEARS OF THE THOMIAN ETHOS
The annual Prize Giving of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia recognizing the academic and extra-curricular achievements of 2019 was held on Friday 31st January 2020 under the patronage of the Rt Rev’d Dhiloraj Canagasabey, Lord Bishop of Colombo and Chairman of the STC Board of Governors who presided over the event, Mrs Hemamali Bibile, Principal of Carey College, Colombo who was Chief Guest and Mr. Maurice Bibile, members of the Clergy, the Board of Governors, Old Boys’ Association, Parents, Heads of other Schools, and a number of distinguished invitees.
Continue ReadingSecond string Thomian XI thrash Full Strength Ananda College at Singer U19 Limited Over Playoff Encounter
In what may well be argued (at least in hindsight) as a master stroke by the Thomian Think Tank, a second string Thomian XI (the Thomian Second XI team) comfortably defeated a full strength Ananda College 1st XI by 4 wickets with 4 overs and 3 balls to spare, to qualify for the Singer Under 19 Limited Overs Pre-Quarterfinal stage in this year’s competition.
Continue ReadingWe Will Rock You!
Fans both young and old gathered at the famous Quadrangle of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for an evening of Rock’n’Roll on the 7th of February 2020 for “We Will Rock You”, organized by the UN Club and Interact Club in collaboration with the Rifle Shooters of S. Thomas’ College, which brought together many talents, both professional and amateur, in aid of rebuilding the age old shooting range.
Continue ReadingFinally Home – The 140th Battle of the Blues
On the 7th of March 2019, hot off the heels of the cycle parades, the 140th Battle of the Blues began with as much fanfare as is expected of a cricketing tradition that spans more than a century. A brilliantly sunny Thursday was the ideal day to begin one of the most anticipated encounters between S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Royal College, Colombo.
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