S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela
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S. Thomas' College Bandarawela,Uva 90100,Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates | 6°50′45.6″N 80°58′42.3″E / 6.846000°N 80.978417°E |
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| Type | Private School |
| Motto | Esto Perpetua (Be Thou Forever) |
| Established | 20 January 1942 |
| Founder | W. T. Keble |
| Headmaster | Rev. Christopher Balraj |
| Grades | 1-14 |
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Sinhala, Tamil, English |
| Color(s) | Blue and Black |
| Affiliation | Anglican |
| Former Pupils | Old Thomians[1] |
| Website | stcb |
S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela is a selective entry boys' private school, situated in the town of Bandarawela in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is an Anglican school administrated by the Church of Ceylon and also a branch school to S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia which is known to be one of the most prestigious schools in the island.[according to whom?] Situated in a picturesque landscape covered by mountains, it is known to be the leading boys' school in Bandarawela, and its alumni includes many more notable personalities.
The College forms a branch of S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, which is under the Anglican Church of Ceylon, is run by a Board of Governors which is chaired by the Anglican Bishop of Colombo, who is also known as the "Visitor of the College". The administration of the College in itself is headed by a headmaster who is an Anglican priest. Admission to the College is at the sole discretion of the headmaster.
History
Time line
2011
Construction of the new Advance Level section by Chandrasekara
2012
2016
Renovation of the college grounds was completed.
2017
The College celebrated 75 years.
2019
Corea block was Reconstructed took place on the 13th of September 2019 by the Rt. Revd. Dhiloraj Canagasabey, the Lord Bishop of Colombo.The block consists of 5 classrooms and a table tennis complex with several modern tables and a table tennis robot.
2022
The College celebrated 80 years.
Sports and Games
Uva Thomian Cricket Encounter
This annual cricket encounter between S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela and S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa, both being part of the Thomian family, was started in 1984. The fixture was abandoned in 1987 due to a number of reasons. The fixture was resumed after the idea was mooted by the OBA of STC Bandarawela supported by the OBA of STC Gurutalawa and the two Headmasters agreed to continue the ‘Uva Thomian Cricket Encounter’ (UTCE) on a grand scale in 2009. The match is played for a trophy to commemorate the two Headmasters of Bandarawela and Gurutalawa who were responsible for starting the fixture; S.L.A. Ratnayake and Patrick Gunawardene. This fixture is one of the most colorful events in the region and the organizing committee is instrumental in giving the best entertainment to the visitors.
W.T. Keble Memorial Soccer Tournament
This annual inter-school W.T. Keble Memorial Soccer Tournament between S.Thomas' College, Bandarawela and S.Thomas' Preparatory School,Kollupitiya both being part of the Thomian family.
Past Headmasters
| Mr. W.T. Keble M. A. (Oxon) | 1942-1956 |
| Mr. V. D. Paul Raj | 1957-1964 |
| Mr. S.L.A. Ratnayake | 1964-1985 |
| Mr. D.B. Welikala | 1985-1989 |
| Mr. R.R.R. Herathge | 1989-2000 |
| Mr. L.A.M. Chandrasekera | 2000-2013 |
| Rev. Christopher Balraj | 2015 |
Read More About Past Headmaster
Board of Governors
Old Boy's Association (OBA)
The Old Boy's Association (OBA) of S.T.C. Bandarawela was inaugurated in 1977 during the tenure of S. L. A. Ratnayake. The Colombo branch was inaugurated in the year 1990 and both were amalgamated and thus the main body now operates from Colombo. The OBA of STCB has continued to function as an effective mechanism to support the development of the school.
Houses
The students are divided into four houses. The houses are:
Keble House
- Colours : Red
Hulugalla House
- Colours : Blue
De Saram House
- Colours : Green
Hayman House
- Colours : Yellow
Affiliations
See also
References
- ^ "Thomian Society of Colombo Dinner Theatre , a resplendent evening". www.sundaytimes.lk.
External links
Media related to S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela at Wikimedia Commons- Thomian Walkathon 2015
- Stps Bandarawela in the early years
- Diocesan Institutes : S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela
