2023 Events: S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival 2023
As a fitting end to the first term, the school avurudu uthsavaya, or the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival, was held on Tuesday 4th April, 2023.
Neon Cross Readorns the Chapel of the Good Shepherd
A neon cross now adorns the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, a project initiated by the Old Boys' Association sub committee of Bandarawela. The cross was lit up on Sunday 2nd April, 2023, after a service led by the Ven. Christopher Balraj and Rev. Joel Jackson.
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Road Race 2023
The S. Thomas' Colege, Bandarawela Road Race was held on January 26th, 2023 and commenced from the school premises. 97 students from the four houses participated at this 11.5 km race which took them along scenic pathways of Bandarawela. It was heartening to note that all 97 students made it to the finish line.
81st Founder's Day
The 81st Founder's Day was celebrated by a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on Friday, 20th January, 2023. The Ven. Christopher Balraj, the archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya and former headmaster presided over the service.
Annual Prize Giving for the Academic Year 2022
The annual Prize Giving for the academic year 2022 was held on Thursday, 12th January, 2023 at the Keble Memorial Hall. The Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo, Bishop of Colombo and Chairman, Board of Governors and Mrs. Shehara Rodrigo graced the occasion as chief guests.