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St Patrick\u2019s College Jaffna \u2013 Melbourne OBA<\/span><\/h1>\n

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RECENT HISTORY<\/strong>\u00a0written by Antony Gratian<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2007, the OBA has become vibrant and active under the leadership of Jeevaranjan Fernando, and assisted by Philip Ravindraraj, Angelo Fernando and others. The membership numbers are increasing and we regularly communicate with the Rector. Annual events such as Australia Day Cricket Match and BBQ were introduced. With the establishment of the Cricket Sponsorship Fund, former Rector Fr. Justin Gnanapragasam\u2019s long held desire became a reality. Annually a sum of $1500 is being remitted to support the college\u2019s cricket needs, thanks to the generous contributions of the member sponsors.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the year 2008\/09 we had 48 paid members out of 110 known Patricians in Melbourne. A significant achievement of the year was the formation of the musical group \u2018SHAMROCKERS\u2019, whose artistes are none other than the young family members of the OBA. Their brilliant performance under the able direction of Jerad Jogaratnam was a major highlight of a successful \u2018Patrician Nite\u2019 held in September 2008.<\/span><\/p>\n

The year also saw a 20-20 cricket match, ladies\u2019 tug-of-war and other outdoor activities on Australia Day 2009, fund raising for the College Reconstruction Fund ($1,500 was contributed and sent to the College) in the aftermath of Cyclone Nisha, and the celebration of St Patrick\u2019s Day 2009 on 21 March with Holy Mass said by a Patrician Rev. Fr. Florentine Rajaratnam, who was on a visit from Toronto, Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n

Updates<\/span><\/h4>\n

In 2009\/10, a very successful Patrician Nite was held \u2013 the highlight was a \u201cKoothu\u201d choreographed by a Patrician, Pillai Mariasegaram. The surplus ($1,500) was sent to the College to assist with the education of students from Vanni who had been affected by the war. 18 boxes of books obtained from the University of Melbourne by Yaso & Jeeva Fernando) were sent to the College Library. The popular rivalry with the Jaffna College Old Boys\u2019 Cricket team was revived with a \u201cBattle of the Old Golds!\u201d on Australia Day 2010. The annual mass to celebrate St Patrick\u2019s day and AGM was well attended.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2010\/11, A memorial mass was celebrated by the Tamil Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Antony Gnanapragasam for the repose of the soul of Rev. Fr. T.A J. Mathuranayagam, Rector of SPC from 1966 to 1976. The Patrician Nite 2010 was a great success with the Bollywood theme and dance music kept members, families and friends entertained all night. 2010 is the 18th year of the Association and it is hoped that a tradition has commenced with about 50 members assembling on the stage to sing the \u201cAlma Mater\u201d. On Australia day 2011, members played a 20-20 match and St Patrick\u2019s day celebrations were held on 19 March 2011, with the annual mass, AGM and the traditional \u201cstringhopper\u201d dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2011\/12, another very successful Patrician Nite was held with entertainment provided by the famous Ravi Muthu. 47 members took to the stage to sing the College Anthem. Australia Day cricket match & bar-be-que was attended by 36 members and families. The 2012 Annual Mass on St Patrick\u2019s day & AGM was attended by 25 members and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2012\/13, 53 members and their families and friends participated in the Patrician Nite on 15 September 2012. Entertainment was provided by our very own musical group and entertainers \u201cShamrockers\u201d. Traditional family day was held on 27 January 2013 with cricket and rounders matches played during the Australia day weekend. AGM 2013 was held on St Patrick\u2019s day 2013, after the annual mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Anthony Gnanapragasam and followed by \u201cStringhopper & Pittu\u201d dinner provided and hosted by Committee members and their wonderful spouses.<\/span><\/p>\n

2013\/14 \u2013 Patricians contributed $3,500 towards the OBA\u2019s special project to renovate the sanctuary\/altar area of the College Chapel. On Sept 21, 2013, 54 members, their families and friends celebrated the 21st birthday of the OBA at the Patrician Nite 2013 where the guest of honour was the College\u2019s current Prefect of Studies Rev Fr Lebourn Jesuthasan O M I and the highlight of the night was the play\u00a0\u00a0\u0b85\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0b9f\u0bbf \u0bae\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0ba9\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\u00a0\u00a0performed by Patricians. Traditional family day was held on 26 January 2014 with cricket and rounders matches played during the Australia day weekend and entertainment for the kids provided by \u201cNoodles the Clown\u201d. AGM 2014 was held on 22 March 2014, after the annual mass concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Michael Patrick, Rev Fr Anthony Gnanapragasam & Rev Fr Jacob Thevasagayampilai. The Mass was offered for the repose of the soul of Thanushan Amalan, who was killed in tragic circumstances at the 97th \u201cBattle of Golds\u201d cricket match held at Vaddukoddai on 15 March 2014 and the mass book signed by the priests who concelebrated mass was sent to his family with a letter of support and condolences. $500 was also paid into the \u201cJeyaratnam Thanushan Amalan Assistance Fund\u201d which had been established by the OBA Jaffna and the College to help his young family.<\/span><\/p>\n

2014\/15 \u2013 62 Patricians with their families and friends attended the Patrician Nite 2014 held on Sept 13, 2014. The highlight of the night was a play by Patricians titled\u00a0\u00a0\u0bb5\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcb\u0ba9 \u0bb5\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0b86\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcb\u0ba9\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bcd\u00a0\u00a0The annual Family day was held on 25 January 2015 with cricket and rounders matches played during the Australia day weekend and entertainment for the kids provided by \u201cNoodles the Clown\u201d. AGM 2015 was held on 21 March 2015, after the annual mass celebrated by Rev Fr Anthony Gnanapragasam. Trophies from the cricket day were presented at the AGM by visiting patrician, Mahan Thuraisingham.<\/span><\/p>\n

2015\/16 \u2013 44 Patricians with their families and friends attended the Patrician Nite 2015 held on Aug 29, 2015. At the event, Fr John Sherman OMI \u2013 who inherited the cross previously carried by Fr Timothy Long \u2013 easily the most distinguished Rector of the College \u2013 blessed the gathering with the cross. The annual Family day was held on 26 January 2016 with a cricket match played and entertainment for the kids (big and small) provided by \u201cPirate Sean\u201d. AGM 2016 was held on 19 March 2016, after the annual mass celebrated by Rev Fr Anthony Gnanapragasam.<\/span><\/p>\n

2016\/17 \u2013 To commemorate the 25th year of the formation of the OBA, the Committee decided to establish a \u201cPerpetual Fund\u201d. In 2008, a special fund was created by the OBA \u2013 at the request of the then Rector, now the Bishop of Jaffna, Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam \u2013 to support the cricket activities of the College. To date, a total of $12,000 had been sent to the College for this cause. The Perpetual Fund will self-fund the annual remittance. On September 3, 2016, 50 Patricians, families and friends celebrated Patrician Nite 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

2017 \u2013 25th year of the OBA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Patricians met at Wattle Park for the annual family day on January 26, 2017 to launch the year and 4 teams played 3 cricket matches to decide the winner of the trophy. Bonjean House emerged as the victor and Matthews House was runner-up. Ladies played rounders, kids played tennis and some of the seniors played golf. It was a great day!. AGM\u00a02017 was held on February 12, 2017 and St Patrick\u2019s Feast day was celebrated with over 120 participants on March 18, 2017. Holy Mass was concelebrated by visiting Patrician,\u00a0Rev\u00a0Fr Jeyaraj Rasiah SJ, Patrician and former chaplain Rev\u00a0Fr Albert Yogarajah and our chaplain Rev Fr Anthony Gnanapragasam.<\/span><\/p>\n

2017<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nov 17 to 19 \u2013 3 day carnival<\/strong>\u00a0to celebrate the OBA\u2019s\u00a0Silver Jubilee<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Guest of Honour \u2013 Rev Fr Jero Selvanayagam, Rector. \u00a0<\/strong>Perpetual Fund \u2013 amounting to Rs 3 million \u2013 has been established and interest earned will be paid to the College annually. Perpetual diary commemorating the 25th anniversary was distributed to Patricians and well wishers who attended Patrician Nite 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2018\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Battle of \u201cOld\u201d Golds held on Feb 4, 2018. St Patrick\u2019s Day celebrated on March 17, 2018. Patrician Nite 2018 was well attended with 54 Patricians, their families and friends and the highlight was the \u2018conga line\u2019 stretching across the entire hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 \u2013 Cricket & Family Fun day was well-attended and the highlights, in addition to the cricket matches, rounders and golf, were a trial game of \u201cKilithaddu\u201d organised by the ladies and a soccer match for the young Patricians . St Patrick\u2019s Day Mass was attended by 90 Patricians and families. On this day, we also farewelled our chaplain, Rev Fr Anthony Gnanapragasam, who has celebrated the St Patrick\u2019s Day Mass for the Melbourne OBA for the last 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

2020 \u2013 Cricket & Family Fun day was very successful with 3 cricket matches between the 4 \u201cHouses\u201d, a very intense, competitive \u201cKilithaddu\u201d played by the Ladies, and a game of rounders. The event was also proud to host Patrician visitors from UK, USA, Sydney and NZ. St. Patrick\u2019s Day Mass and celebrations were cancelled (Covid-19 induced) and AGM has been postponed to a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 \u2013 Patricians were able to meet again after more than an year for the Family Fun day on February 7, 2021. AGM 2021 was held on March 20, 2021 following which the OBA\u2019s St Patrick\u2019s day Holy Mass was celebrated by our new chaplain, Rev. Fr. Anton Punithakumar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we hope to continue the long held traditions of St Patrick\u2019s Jaffna Old Boys\u2019 Associations around the world and contribute in a small way to the continued success of our dear Alma Mater.<\/span><\/p>\n

Committee 2021\/22<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Position<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
President<\/span><\/td>\nNoel Rajiv<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vice President<\/span><\/td>\nJenith Jesuthasan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secretary<\/span><\/td>\nBerchmans Tennakone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asst. Secretary<\/span><\/td>\nParthiban Vivekanandan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treasurer<\/span><\/td>\nRichman Mangalanayagam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Committee Members<\/span><\/td>\nAnandarajan James<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAngelo Fernando<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nChrys Gunanayagam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDr Hutchinson Thurairajah<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFredy James<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJeevaranjan Fernando<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJeyandra Antonipillai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRaj Lingham<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPhilip Ravindraraj<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDr Sanjeev Alfred<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWilliam Nimalraj<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support Group<\/span><\/td>\nAntony Gratian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDr Florentine Singarayer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJames Joseph<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPatrick Rajaratnam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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