For table reservations please contact the OBU Administrative AssistantPrep OBU Hotline: 07177737628 - Bill RichardsEmail: prepobuadmin@prepobu.lkwww.prepobu.lk
For table reservations please contact the OBU Administrative AssistantPrep OBU Hotline: 07177737628 - Bill RichardsEmail: prepobuadmin@prepobu.lkwww.prepobu.lk
The 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the S. Thomas' Preparatory School Old Boys' Union (OBU)
The 42nd AGM of the STPS OBU was held on Saturday 27th May 2023, at the 'Fortrose'. The AGM was presided over by Rev. Nihal Fernando, the Headmaster and ex-officio President of the OBU, who in his speech, invited the alumni in attendance to participate in and be an active part of the development of their alma mater. He went on to thank the OBU for the work done towards the development of Prep School, and expressed his confidence in the OBU in partnering the school in its endeavours. Mr. S. Sri Ganendran, the incumbant 8th Secretary, was re-elected uncontested, and serves his second term as Hony. Secretary. In his address to the membership, he thanked the Headmaster for his continued engagement with the OBU in school matters, and affirmed the OBU's intention in continuing to work diligently towards the development of Prep School. He also thanked the members of the Executive Committee for their commitment and passion, and the effort exerted by the ExCo towards making the collective vision a reality. He went on to thank the membership for standing by the school, and for being present this morning. The attendees were hosted to lunch by the Headmaster after the formal proceedings of the AGM. The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2022 / 2023 are available for downloading on the website
PAST PREPITE EXCELS AT CRICKET Past Prepite Yohan Mendis completes 1,000 runs in a season in the UK in 2022
Yohan Mendis played cricket for S. Thomas’ Preparatory School (STPS) from the age of 10 (Under 13 and U15), captaining the team in 2009 (U 13), and once again in 2012 (U 15). He played his first season overseas for Pudsey Congs in Yorkshire and went on to complete 1,000 runs in the season. In this 130-year history of the club this milestone has been achieved only thrice, the last being V. V. S. Lakshman (in 1996), the former Indian National player. Yohan scored 2 centuries and 12 half centuries with a top score of 121 not out. He was also awarded the Best Batsman’s prize in the Bradford Cricket League for 2022.
After completing his Ordinary Level Examination Yohan joined S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia (STCML) and played 3 Royal Thomian Big matches (2014-2016) and was Vice Captain for the 1st XI Cricket team in his final year. In the 3 Big Matches played Yohan scored 2 half centuries. In 2016 Yohan and his opening partner, Rashmika Opatha established a new record for STCML when they scored 197 runs for the 1st wicket, thereby erasing a record held for 80 years. In 2016 the contribution of votes by the Prepites saw Yohan adjudged runner up in the Most Popular School Boy Cricketer contest.
After leaving school Yohan continued his cricket joining Tamil Union and scored a half century on debut against the Chiilaw Marians (2018). He was in an 88-run partnership for the 8th wicket with Rangana Herath. Meanwhile he scored his first 1st Class century (116) in 2020, and put on a 144-run partnership for the 4th wicket with Dhananjaya De Silva.
Meanwhile Yohan qualified as a Level 1 Coach in Sri Lanka and a Level 2 Coach in the United Kingdom (UK). During his free time, he helped with summer camps to coach juniors as a batting coach/assistant coach. At STCML Yohan coached the Under 13 and under 15 teams, he was also Master-in-Charge of the 1st XI Cricket Team during the year that toured England. Yohan also excelled in basketball and soccer for STPS. He left for his 2nd season in the UK in April, 2023.
The S. Thomas' Preparatory School Old Boys' Union is proud of the noteworthy achievements by alumnus Yohan Mendis, and congratulate him on his remarkable cricketing prowess, and wish him continued success in his cricketing career. ... See MoreSee Less
S. Thomas' Preparatory School Under 13 Basketball Team were Runners up at the recently held Under 13 Basketball Tournament organized by St. Sebastians College Moratuwa ... See MoreSee Less
S. Thomas' Preparatory School 85th Founder's Day 1938 - 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving was held on the 17th May 2023 to commemorate the 85th Founder's Day of S. Thomas' Preparatory School. The service was conducted by Rt. Reverend Dushantha Rodrigo, His Lordship The Bishop of Colombo. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations on this Milestone and moving towards the Centenary. May S. Thomas' Prep continue on their great Journey and mission of providing High Class Education and Discipline to future Generations of Prepites. Cheers and Blessings🙏🙂👍😎
Today, the 17th of May 2023 the Prepite Community celebrates the completion of eighty five years since our Alma Mater was founded.
William Thomas Keble, our founder, having realized the need for a more conducive approach to educational pursuits of young gentlemen at that time, founded the Preparatory School of S. Thomas the Apostle on the morning of the 17th of May 1938 with a simple service of dedication led by the Bishop of Colombo. The rest is history.
S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, over the past eighty five years and under the guidance of six Headmasters, has gone on to achieve excellence and even greatness in every sphere. We have produced some great and outstanding leaders in almost every field of professional and public life and have contributed to the development of the Church, our nation and the world in more ways than one. Our alumni over the past eighty five years have made the School proud by their many achievements and contributions. As a School we have often tasted the thrill of victory but we have also endured the agony of defeat and the anguish of loss. Be it success or failure Prepites have endured throughout, thanks to the Prepite Brotherhood that comes together, come what may. We are not a large School when compared to some of the leading state, private and international schools. Some may profess that we may not be a School that is as yet fully geared with everything in terms of infrastructure, & facilities. But we are still a School that stands for a set of values and principles that are timeless and which we will hold on to in the years to come. As we celebrate this significant milestone in our School’s life, we remember with much reverence & gratitude our founder, our former Headmasters, our retired teachers, our present teaching staff, administrative and support staff, & last but not least, Prepites, both young and not so young whose service & contribution to the School is greatly acknowledged and appreciated.
Here's wishing a pioneering institution rich in tradition, characterized by more than eighty years of hard work, dedication and achievement, all imbibed with the legendary Prepite Spirit, blessings to uphold the traditions, culture and excellence in producing gentlemen of the highest calibre, for many years to come.
We stand as one. Steadfast in our resolve with hearts & minds akin to that of a family, a brotherhood, guided by our school motto. The Lord Is My Shepherd. ... See MoreSee Less
The S. Thomas’ Preparatory School Old Boys’ Union (OBU), an association comprising of past prepites, was formed on May 12th 1978, coinciding with the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the school. Its aim and purpose are to assist and aid the school when called upon to do so, with the collective assistance of its old boys, and to instill a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie amongst the students who have had the privilege of studying there, and since left.
The 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the S. Thomas' Preparatory School Old Boys' Union (OBU)
The 42nd AGM of the STPS OBU was held on Saturday 27th May 2023, at the 'Fortrose'.
The AGM was presided over by Rev. Nihal Fernando, the Headmaster and ex-officio President of the OBU, who in his speech, invited the alumni in attendance to participate in and be an active part of the development of their alma mater. He went on to thank the OBU for the work done towards the development of Prep School, and expressed his confidence in the OBU in partnering the school in its endeavours.
Mr. S. Sri Ganendran, the incumbant 8th Secretary, was re-elected uncontested, and serves his second term as Hony. Secretary.
In his address to the membership, he thanked the Headmaster for his continued engagement with the OBU in school matters, and affirmed the OBU's intention in continuing to work diligently towards the development of Prep School. He also thanked the members of the Executive Committee for their commitment and passion, and the effort exerted by the ExCo towards making the collective vision a reality. He went on to thank the membership for standing by the school, and for being present this morning.
The attendees were hosted to lunch by the Headmaster after the formal proceedings of the AGM.
The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2022 / 2023 are available for downloading on the website
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PAST PREPITE EXCELS AT CRICKET
Past Prepite Yohan Mendis completes 1,000 runs in a season in the UK in 2022
Yohan Mendis played cricket for S. Thomas’ Preparatory School (STPS) from the age of 10 (Under 13 and U15), captaining the team in 2009 (U 13), and once again in 2012 (U 15).
He played his first season overseas for Pudsey Congs in Yorkshire and went on to complete 1,000 runs in the season. In this 130-year history of the club this milestone has been achieved only thrice, the last being V. V. S. Lakshman (in 1996), the former Indian National player.
Yohan scored 2 centuries and 12 half centuries with a top score of 121 not out. He was also awarded the Best Batsman’s prize in the Bradford Cricket League for 2022.
After completing his Ordinary Level Examination Yohan joined S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia (STCML) and played 3 Royal Thomian Big matches (2014-2016) and was Vice Captain for the 1st XI Cricket team in his final year. In the 3 Big Matches played Yohan scored 2 half centuries. In 2016 Yohan and his opening partner, Rashmika Opatha established a new record for STCML when they scored 197 runs for the 1st wicket, thereby erasing a record held for 80 years. In 2016 the contribution of votes by the Prepites saw Yohan adjudged runner up in the Most Popular School Boy Cricketer contest.
After leaving school Yohan continued his cricket joining Tamil Union and scored a half century on debut against the Chiilaw Marians (2018). He was in an 88-run partnership for the 8th wicket with Rangana Herath. Meanwhile he scored his first 1st Class century (116) in 2020, and put on a 144-run partnership for the 4th wicket with Dhananjaya De Silva.
Meanwhile Yohan qualified as a Level 1 Coach in Sri Lanka and a Level 2 Coach in the United Kingdom (UK). During his free time, he helped with summer camps to coach juniors as a batting coach/assistant coach. At STCML Yohan coached the Under 13 and under 15 teams, he was also Master-in-Charge of the 1st XI Cricket Team during the year that toured England.
Yohan also excelled in basketball and soccer for STPS. He left for his 2nd season in the UK in April, 2023.
The S. Thomas' Preparatory School Old Boys' Union is proud of the noteworthy achievements by alumnus Yohan Mendis, and congratulate him on his remarkable cricketing prowess, and wish him continued success in his cricketing career. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Yohan May God bless you in all abundance
Congratulations May God bless you
Congratulations to Yohan and wishing him the very best.
Congratulations...our boys are the best!
Congratulations!! Yohan
Congratulations Yohan Mendis
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Congratulations Yohan Putha!
Congratulations Yohan
Wishing you all the best!
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May her soul rest in peace
May Her soul Rest in Peace!
May her soul rest in peace
May her soul rest in peace🙏
May her soul rest in peace. Was she the same teacher we knew as Mrs Sudharma Ranasinghe ?
May her soul rest in peace 🙏
RIP
May her soul rest in peace 🙏
May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace 🙏🏻
Deepest sympathies.
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STPS Runners Up - Under 13 Basketball
S. Thomas' Preparatory School Under 13 Basketball Team were Runners up at the recently held Under 13 Basketball Tournament organized by St. Sebastians College Moratuwa ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations boys 👏👏👏
Congratulations boys
Congratulations!!!❤️boys.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations 🌼
Congratulations boys ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations STPS Boys🏆🏀🎉
Congrats joys.
Boys.
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Hi all application closes tomorrow (20.5.2023) and needs to be handed over to school by 12pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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S. Thomas' Preparatory School
85th Founder's Day 1938 - 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving was held on the 17th May 2023 to commemorate the 85th Founder's Day of S. Thomas' Preparatory School.
The service was conducted by Rt. Reverend Dushantha Rodrigo, His Lordship The Bishop of Colombo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations on this Milestone and moving towards the Centenary. May S. Thomas' Prep continue on their great Journey and mission of providing High Class Education and Discipline to future Generations of Prepites. Cheers and Blessings🙏🙂👍😎
That's awesome! Congratulations!
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S. THOMAS' PREPARATORY SCHOOL
85th FOUNDERS DAY
Today, the 17th of May 2023 the Prepite Community celebrates the completion of eighty five years since our Alma Mater was founded.
William Thomas Keble, our founder, having realized the need for a more conducive approach to educational pursuits of young gentlemen at that time, founded the Preparatory School of S. Thomas the Apostle on the morning of the 17th of May 1938 with a simple service of dedication led by the Bishop of Colombo.
The rest is history.
S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, over the past eighty five years and under the guidance of six Headmasters, has gone on to achieve excellence and even greatness in every sphere. We have produced some great and outstanding leaders in almost every field of professional and public life and have contributed to the development of the Church, our nation and the world in more ways than one. Our alumni over the past eighty five years have made the School proud by their many achievements and contributions.
As a School we have often tasted the thrill of victory but we have also endured the agony of defeat and the anguish of loss.
Be it success or failure Prepites have endured throughout, thanks to the Prepite Brotherhood that comes together, come what may.
We are not a large School when compared to some of the leading state, private and international schools. Some may profess that we may not be a School that is as yet fully geared with everything in terms of infrastructure, & facilities. But we are still a School that stands for a set of values and principles that are timeless and which we will hold on to in the years to come.
As we celebrate this significant milestone in our School’s life, we remember with much reverence & gratitude our founder, our former Headmasters, our retired teachers, our present teaching staff, administrative and support staff, & last but not least, Prepites, both young and not so young whose service & contribution to the School is greatly acknowledged and appreciated.
Here's wishing a pioneering institution rich in tradition, characterized by more than eighty years of hard work, dedication and achievement, all imbibed with the legendary Prepite Spirit, blessings to uphold the traditions, culture and excellence in producing gentlemen of the highest calibre, for many years to come.
We stand as one. Steadfast in our resolve with hearts & minds akin to that of a family, a brotherhood, guided by our school motto.
The Lord Is My Shepherd. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations and Best Wishes for many, many more Years of Continuity and Success. Cheers and Blessings🙏🙂👍😎
Happy 85thAnniversary STP Proud of you Love you
God Bless Fr. Nihal, all Prepites past and present, teachers and parents!
Happy Anniversary to my sons school.. Always wishing nothing but the very best!
Happy 85th Anniversary to my Alma Mater
Happy anniversary 🎉🎉🎉
Happy 85th Anniversary 🎉🎊
Happy 85th Anniversary
May the Lord indeed be thy Shepherd. Happy anniversary 🎉🎊
Happy 85th Anniversary 💐.
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Happy anniversary
Amen
Happy 85th Anniversary. Prep School.
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Happy 85th Anniversary STP.
Happy 85th Anniversary Prep...
Happy 85th Anniversary Prep School.
Happy 85th Anniversary Prep School
The best school in the world.
Amen.
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