Category: News
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Empowering the next generation: St. Benedict’s College brings STEM education to life
The education landscape in Sri Lanka is about to witness a transformative leap. On January 17, 2025, St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, will launch its much-anticipated STEM education programme—a pioneering initiative designed to shape a generation of forward-thinking innovators. Message from Felix regarding the donation of of 20 laptops (worth $15,000) by our Association made in
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Amore – Valentine’s Dinner Dance 2025
Your 2024 SBCAAC Council warmly invites you to our annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance! Come dance the night away and indulge in a memorable evening filled with love, laughter, and great company. Enjoy a delightful dinner, lively music, and the warmth of reconnecting with cherished friends and fellow alumni. Bring your special someone as we celebrate
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Quadrangle Basketball 2024 – Oakville
The Old Bens Basketball Team won the first ever Quadrangular BasketBall Tournament held in Canada on 28th September, 2024. Congratulations to all the players and kudos to the respective coordinators and team leaders for making this happen.
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Ben’s take part in St. Anthony’s College OBA Open Golf Tournament
Bens were represented at the St. Anthony’s College OBA Canada Eagles Open Golf Tournament over the weekend.
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Amore 2024 – Valentine’s Dance
The St Benedicts’s College Alumni Association (Canada) held a very successful Valentine’s dinner dance on February 10th, 2024. The event, themed “AMORE” in celebration of Valentine’s Day, was marked by an evening of unity, nostalgia, and unprecedented support for our beloved Alma Mater. The Alumni Association extends heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, supporters, and sponsors
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2023 – Christmas Party – Toronto
The St Benedict’s College Alumni Association Canada’s annual Christmas Party was held on 9th December 2023 in Toronto. It was a an amazing Christmas Party with around 110 adults and 40 kids. Kids had a lot of fun and enjoyed the visit from Santa.
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The Legends Trophy – Bens VS Wesley’ 2023
We did it. St Benedict’s won the first ever Legends Trophy in Toronto against Wesley College on June 17, 2023.
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Clock Tower Building Restoration Project
St. Benedict’s Clock Tower and Building Restoration Project The Following is a letter from Doyne Ramenaden, General Secretary SBCAAC, Followed by a letter by Priyal Perera, the General Secretary of OBU Council of Management, St Benedict’s College Dear Fellow Old Bens, We hope you have been keeping well and safe during these unprecedented times. We
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2021 Annual Lenten Retreat
2021 Annual Lenten Retreat presented by the St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association – Canada. In keeping with the annual tradition, the St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association – Canada presented the 2021 Annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 27th. The retreat was hosted by Rev. Fr. Dominic Borg O.C.D. Fr. Borg is very knowledgeable and kept
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Bingo Night 2020
An on-line BINGO game organised by the St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association Canada (SBCAAC) was held on Saturday December 12th via zoom to keep the comradeship among our association members going during these COVID times. It was a lot of fun and a resounding success! Many thanks to all those who helped make this event
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Bingo 2020 (Virtual)
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) branch is organizing an on-line “Bingo Night” on Saturday, December 12th 2020 at 7 PM via Zoom video conference to the general members and their families. This bingo night is to lighten up the holiday spirits among our fellow members and their families. Two Bingo games are planned for
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Annual Report 2019-2020 Highlights
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) AGM Annual Report Highlights June 2019 – June 2020 The Association expresses its gratitude to all Old Bens, their families and friends, for rallying around the Green and White Flag, for the cause and glory of our Alma Mater, and for fostering fellowship and camaraderie amongst the Benedictines in
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New Brother Director of St Benedict’s College
Dear Old Bens Rev Bro Pubudu Rajapakse assumed duties as Director of St. Benedict’s College in June, 2020. Please see the link below for more information. https://www.stbenedictscollege.edu.lk/index.php/9-news/71-our-new-director-rev-bro-dr-r-p-pubudu-rajapaksha-fsc Best Regards Doyne Ramenaden General Secretary – St Benedict’s College Alumni Association – Canada Email: general.secretary@bensalumnicanada.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCAACan/ Website: St Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada)
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AGM 2020
Fellow Old Bens, We will conduct the Annual General Meeting on Saturday June 27th at 7 pm via Zoom meeting.Please keep this time free and further information and documents will follow. Best Regards, Mallory Wijesinghe
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Bens Dance 2020 Photos
SBCAAC VALENTINES DANCE “HEART TO HEART” St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association (Canada) held a very successful Valentine’s Dinner Dance “Heart to Heart” at the Claireport Banquet & Convention Centre on February 8th. 2020 with over 300 guests. Live Band “Memory Lane” and DJ Chamil provided the music and the MC was Tyrone Pulle. Many thanks
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Benedictine Invitational 2019
St. Benedict’s College Alumni Association Canada (SBCAAC) hosted their Benedictine Invitational 2019 Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the beautiful Bathurst Glen Golf Course in Richmond Hill, in perfect weather conditions. The tournament had over 60 golfers and guests who had a very enjoyable round of golf followed by a sumptuous dinner. The
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Benedictine Invitational 2019
Benedictine Invitational 2019 Tee- off 1:00 p.m.Sunday, September 22, 2019Bathurst Glen Golf Club12481 Bathurst StreetRichmond Hill, ON Format: Team Scramble, Ladies Welcome For more information contact:Tyrone Pulle: (905)-471-0897Nimal Anthony: (647)-999-1511Adrian Fernando: (416)-274-1694Dayan Baddeliyanage: 647-466-0377 Members: $70.00Guests: $75.00
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Bens Family Picnic 2019
Sunday July 28th 2019 Magna (Simeon) Park Stouffville13190 Woodbine Avenue S, Gormley ON L0H 1G0 Gaston Rodrigo: 416-845-2507 (gaston.rodrigo@gmail.com) Keith Livera: 647-351-4259 (keith.livera@hotmail.com)
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