Message from Gaston Rodrigo, the newly elected President of the St Benedict’s College Alumni Association Canada.

Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future – A New Chapter Begins

Dear Fellow Alumni,

I am truly honoured and humbled to address you as the newly elected President of our Alumni Association. I would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome the newly elected Council and express my gratitude to all of you for your continued support and trust in our association.

To the new Council, congratulations and welcome aboard. I look forward to working closely with each of you as we build on the strong foundation laid by those before us.

As we look ahead, our goal is clear — to strengthen the bond among alumni, align our efforts with the ongoing work of our alma mater, and ensure that we continue to play a meaningful role in the life of our school and its extended family.

We have an exciting lineup of events this year, including:

The Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance

The Christmas Party, where we bring festive cheer to our alumni families and children

The Lenten Retreat, offering us a moment of reflection and spiritual renewal

Sports Events such as the Big Match, Quadrangular, and tournaments in basketball, rugby, and soccer

These events not only bring us together as alumni, but also help foster school spirit, pride, and a renewed sense of connection to our alma mater.

We cannot do this without your help. I kindly ask all members to get involved — whether by volunteering, attending events, sharing your ideas, or encouraging fellow alumni to reconnect. Your support is vital as we move forward together.

Let us unite as one alumni family, working hand in hand with our alma mater, and continue to make a lasting impact.

With gratitude and anticipation for what lies ahead,

Warm regards,

Gaston Rodrigo

The following were elected to the 2025 Council:

Patron: Director of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo

Vice Patron : Varathan Pathmanathan

President : Gaston Rodrigo

Vice President: Vishan Fernando

Secretary: Kenny Leon

Asst. Secretary: Sheen Moraes

Treasurer: Ruwan Sanjeewa

Asst. Treasurer: Barry Fernando

Social Secretary: Shamendra de Silva

Asst. Social Secretary: Shelton Machado

Sports Secretary: Sandun Chandana

Asst. Sports Secretary: Avinash Fernando

Membership Secretary: Ralston Anandappa

Social Media Secretary: Kevin Rosairo

Auditor: Tyronne Devotta

Council Members:

Darrel Fernandopulle

Terrence Anthony

Dayan Baddeliyanage

Maurice Joseph

Keith Livera

Beverly Kerner

Jude Fernando

Rishi Abeywardane

Sriyantha Dematagoda

Shiv Sivalingam