Wesley College Colombo OBU (Australia) in Mulgrave, Victoria | Community organisation

Wesley College Colombo OBU (Australia)

Locality: Mulgrave, Victoria

Address: P.O Box 123 Glenway M.D.C. 3170 Mulgrave, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.wesleycollege.org

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23.01.2022 2019 Wesley College OBU Australia Committee Members. Joel Oorloff absent from team photo. President Granville Norton Vice President - Faizal Deva... Secretary - Seyad Azmaan Treasurer - Anupama Wadugodapitiya Editor Keith De Kretser Social Committee Lead- Rushan Hewawasam Social Committee Khaleeq Jayah Sports - Joel Oorloff Sports Ravi Mataraarachchige See more

23.01.2022 Dear Wesleyites. With help from some generous donors and hardworking OBUA team members, our first assistance packs for our students (10 students in Melbourne) were arranged today. A BIG THANK YOU to our old boys, who GAVE. There are 3 other students from ACT, SA and QLD that we are assisting as well. Please continue to GIVE, and we will continue our work. "Ora Et Labora"

21.01.2022 Hi, I am Roshana Zahir from Sri Lanka would like to get a contact no of Mr. Rushdi Raziq who is my cousin working in Australia. Pls assist me to find his contact no or any contactable details. My contact details are as follows;... Name - Roshana Zahir Country - Sri Lanka Email - [email protected] Tel : +94 772 544 944 (Whatsapp/Viber/IMO) Appreciate if you could make necessary arrangements to find out the details. Regards. Roshana Zahir

21.01.2022 With gratitude and pride, we say THANK YOU, to all the kind-hearted fellow Wesleyites that gave towards our appeal. Your donations touched the hearts of your fellow Wesleyites that needed it the most. This generosity will never be forgotten. On behalf of the Students and the OBUA, a BIG THANK YOU once again, to those who kindly donated.

21.01.2022 Sad news. Sumith Premachandra, brother of Milinda passed away this morning in Melbourne. A victim of COVID - 19. May his soul rest in peace. A truly talented Wesleyite. We pray Gods comfort to be with his family at this time of great grief. The Wesley College OBUA and all its members.

20.01.2022 The Double Blue Classic was launched by the OBU president at the Annual OBU lunch held on the 2nd of March. The date for the Double Blue Classic is on the 6th September at the Bishops auditorium. Objective of the The Double Blue Classic was shared by the OBU president Wilhelm VanDort To raise funds for the OBU SL.

18.01.2022 Wesley College Colombo Soccer in the 90’s. The 90's produced a few great Soccer teams for Wesley College under the guidance of our great coach Mr. H.S. Jayatiss...a. This is in tribute to H.S. Jayatissa and to all the GREAT players that made Wesley College one of the revered soccer teams. And let us not forget the West German jerseys!! Yaa, what was that all about?? As it was, back then, no sponsorship, nor funding available and West Germany won the 1990 world cup. H.S. Jayatissa had plenty of WG jersey knockoffs to pick from at the Petta market that was within our budget. No relevance to College in colours or college crest. It was about availability and affordability back then. It was the 90’. It confused the daylights out of the opposition team, as to who they were really playing against. See more

17.01.2022 Wesley College OBUAs participation at the Royal Indoor Cricket. A great day out for the OBUA cricketers, representing Wesley College where it matters. The boys had a good time together. Ora Et Labora!

16.01.2022 WCC OBUA AGM Notice

13.01.2022 146th Founders Day Sevice @ St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Melbourne Australia (1st March 2020)

13.01.2022 The Double Blue Ball was launched by the OBU president at the OBU lunch held on the 2nd March. The date for the DBB2019 is 30th November as we celebrate 145 years of grit.

12.01.2022 Theme of the walk Walk of Grit 2019 Date 5th October 2019 Start time 2.00 pm Starting from College End time 6.00 pm... Ending at College grounds Carnival from 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm at the College grounds. Objectives of the Walk of Grit - shared by the Principal Mr. Avanka Fernando A. To make every class room a Smart Class at Wesley College Boralla, Havelock and Thampola. B. Infrastructure development in all 3 compasses. C. Financial target Rs. 20,000,000.00 (Profit) Rs. 20 million.

12.01.2022 Wesley College OBU Australia, Melbourne, Seniors Luncheon, Held on the 15th December 2019

11.01.2022 A massive Welcome to Wesley College Colombo to the chapter 11 of AEMC Australia Kingswood Touch Rugby Sevens - 2019 Thanks for your support and being a part of the KR7s over the years! Much love #WesleyCollegeColomboOBU

11.01.2022 WCC OBUA Social/Dance Committee 2019.. Well done gentlemen! You did Wesley proud! A special thanks to our senior old boy and current editor, Keith De Kretser, for your timely guidance, contributions and support towards the success of the dance.

08.01.2022 The Cricket Encounter Postponed due to prevailing COVID-19 Health Concerns. Efforts will be made to Continue with this Event Later in the Year. Thanks to the organising team lead by Duminda, Lakmal, Neomal and Dinesh and all the dedicated cricketers that invested countless hours and effort to organise this event and form a formidable team to take on the BENs boys. Well done!!, and a great THANKS to all you guys from the OBUA committee and the Wesley Fraternity.. Proud to be Wesleyites!! ORA ET LABORA.. / Granville Norton

08.01.2022 WCC OBUA Melbourne Initiative. for Australia, $25/pce + postage. Can be purchased at the Gala Ball on the 5th of October. To preorder, mail [email protected]

07.01.2022 When Wesleys Call Shall Sound Dear Wesleyites. Please join us/OBUA in helping our fellow brothers at this time of crisis, in Australia. We understand this is not the best time for most of us. But any value thats on your heart, to give, will make a difference to these students. Lets give hope.... More details on the flyer. See more

07.01.2022 When Wesley’s Call Shall Sound Dear Wesleyites. Please join us/OBUA in helping our fellow brothers at this time of crisis, in Australia. We understand this is not the best time for most of us. But any value that’s on your heart, to give, will make a difference to these students. Let’s give hope.... More details on the flyer. See more

07.01.2022 Dear Friends, I wish to thank all those who attended the Founder's Week Celebrations of the OBU and participated in all the activities - the College Assembly, the Matches, the Lunch and the AGM. I thank you all for your wonderful support given to me in the last two years, and I look forward to your support in the coming year, to take our beloved Alma Mater to greater heights. Attached below are photos of the 145th Founder's Day Celebrations of the OBU, the Traditional Lunch... and the AGM which was well attended. It was great to see so many Old Boys come back to College after many years, and heartening to see many young Old Boys coming forward and participating in their numbers and nice to see many past teachers including Mr. Ivor De Silva who is 95 years Old. At the lunch - the OBU also recognized the three College Students who brought Honor to Wesley by their outstanding performances in their respective sports - Zayan Sabar for Rugby, Adeetha Siriwardane for Swimming, and Rahel Karunaratne for Chess. The OBU News Letter 2019 which those of you were at the lunch may have already got, is also attached for the benefit of the those who haven't got their copy. Please share it with your Classmates and Batch mates in Sri Lanka and Overseas. God Bless You All, Ora Et Labora Wilhelm Van Dort

06.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGzdqPlJ9dQ

06.01.2022 Wesley College OBU Australia 2020 NEW Exco Committee and 39th AGM held on 1st March 2020, Melbourne.

05.01.2022 A simple $10 or $20 will make a big difference. Please take a moment to help our boys out.

04.01.2022 Wesley College Colombo Soccer in the 90s. The 90's produced a few great Soccer teams for Wesley College under the guidance of our great coach Mr. H.S. Jayatiss...a. This is in tribute to H.S. Jayatissa and to all the GREAT players that made Wesley College one of the revered soccer teams. And let us not forget the West German jerseys!! Yaa, what was that all about?? As it was, back then, no sponsorship, nor funding available and West Germany won the 1990 world cup. H.S. Jayatissa had plenty of WG jersey knockoffs to pick from at the Petta market that was within our budget. No relevance to College in colours or college crest. It was about availability and affordability back then. It was the 90. It confused the daylights out of the opposition team, as to who they were really playing against. See more

04.01.2022 Message from the Old Boys Union President Mr. Wilhelm Van Dort at the 145th Founders day Special Assembly Good Morning Everyone President/Bishop of the Metho...dist Church Rev. Asiri Perera,/ Principal Mr. Avanka Fernando, / Co- Vice Principals, / Members of the Tutorial Staff,/ Members of the Non- Academic Staff, / Members of the Old Boys Union, / and My Dear Boys of Wesley. On this 145th Founder's Day as the President of the Old Boys Union, I greet you all, as we gather here this morning to give thanks to Almighty God and to our Founding Fathers of Wesley College - Rev. Samuel Wilkin and Rev. Daniel Henry Pereira for this great Heritage and Institution. Today, we have much to learn from our founders and their vision of what constituted a good life. Founders Day is an important milestone each year, where we show our gratitude for the wisdom, courage, and commitment demonstrated by Rev. Samuel Wilkin, and our first Vice-Principal Rev. Daniel Henry Pereira who contributed to the establishment of the School. It is a day set aside to celebrate our history and revisit and reconnect with the continuing journey of the College. This is a special day when the entire school family Staff, Students and Old Boys of Wesley have a chance to reflect, not only the beginnings of the College and its founders, but also on the significant development since the Colleges inception. In light of the increased tensions and disharmony around the globe, we continue to embrace the Tradition and Christian Values on which our College was founded upon and understand, how important and relevant they still are today to both our school and to the world we live in. Being successful is more of a journey, not a destination. The greatest journeys in our lives start off with small steps. As I address you this morning as the President of the Old Boys Union, I wish to pay humble homage to this great Institution, when I say that Wesley College has given me opportunities and made me what I am today and for that, I will be forever grateful. I remember my first day at Wesley College. I would say the journey of my life which has long memories and friendships which were formed at Wesley, began in the Classrooms, the corridors, on this Very Stage where I performed Drama and Music, on the grounds at Campbell Park where I did sports - as a Cricketer, Ruggerite and Athlete, and as a College Prefect fulfilling my duty in upholding College traditions and values. I am proud to tell the whole world that I am an Old Boy of Wesley College Colombo, which allowed me not only to flourish as a student, but gave me a rounded education, nurtured great traditions, solid Christian values and special memories which will last a lifetime. This is my earnest wish for every Wesleyite standing here today, as we celebrate 145 years of the founding of this great College. On this significant day, I would like to draw the attention of every member of the Tutorial and Academic Staff, The Members of the Non Academic Staff and dear Boys of Wesley towards an important fact. Please bear in mind that none of you are here by accident. You are here because, in the plan and purpose of God, you are destined to be a part of this premiere Christian Institution, to accomplish a mission in the Society, Nation and World. Dear Teachers, you have been thrust with a great responsibility of molding fragile young lives, to become assets to the society and the world. You are privileged to be in this hallowed institution, and therefore you need to absorb the traditions and values of Wesley, so that you can nurture these young lives effectively, with the legacy of the rich and noble values handed down by our founders. Every single life you are molding has been entrusted to you by God and to Him you are accountable. To prepare students to fulfill their God-given purpose in this world by delivering quality teaching, leadership and service opportunities, through extracurricular activities. The Role of a good teacher is to guide students with a strong sense of right and wrong, to make them aware of the spiritual blessings that come from doing what is right, and to enlighten them and warn them of the consequences of doing wrong. It is the responsibility of Teachers to build character, to inculcate tolerance and civic responsibility, to encourage lifelong learning. Your responsibility as a Teacher and Mentor is to educate every Student under your care, to reach his fullest potential so that he is ready to accomplish his mission in life - whatever it may be. To educate him academically, spiritually, and socially and so, you should consider yourselves blessed to fulfill this task as a Teacher of Wesley College Colombo. Dear Boys of Wesley, it is possible to achieve Success, however you have to decide for yourself whether youre willing to work hard or not. College is where relationships strengthen and friends - became best friends. The playing field is where it doesn't matter what you looked like or what you wear. What really matters is that you have fun and you enjoy yourself. Times spent in College are the most exciting parts of life and you will always remember it, when you think of your days in School. As you go through your years at Wesley and think about your futures, I hope you learn to look beyond tomorrow, next week, and next year. I hope you ask yourself, what you can do to make the problems that plague our world a little bit better. Today is a day of celebration and the occasion on which we can wish our Beloved Alma Mater a very happy 145th birthday. On the schools birthday, we celebrate the gift of an outstanding education. Dear Boys of Wesley, please remember that whatever you choose to do whether you become an Educator, a Doctor, a Lawyer, a Journalist, an Engineer or any other Profession you must be a Leader. As a steward of your community, the greatest contribution and service you can offer to the society in the example of our founding fathers - is to be forthright, and have farsighted thinking. We honor our Founding Fathers as we reflect on the commitment, resilience and dedication they displayed to see their vision of Wesley College come to reality. That is why Founders Day is so important it is a celebration of the fabric that makes each one of us a True Double Blue. We celebrate the bond that we share with past and present members of the Wesley Family. Mr. Avanka Fernando Sir, you are an Old Boy of Wesley. We are happy to have you as Our Principal - someone who has walked through these very corridors and playing fields, someone who understands the Spirit, knows the heartbeat, and feels the Pulse of Wesley. We are encouraged to see that you are persistent in expanding the school capacity for development, and making great efforts in equipping the students to meet the changing needs of the society, so that students with different aptitudes, abilities and interests will be able to exploit their potentials to the full, while at the same time exploring the professional potential of the teachers, and we see that a lot of initiatives have been introduced and successfully implemented in the school. I assure you that the OBU Colombo will always extend our 100% support to you, especially to uphold and pass on the Traditions and Values of our Founders, and keep the Double Blue Flame alive in the hearts of the Boys of Wesley. Thank You and God Bless You All Ora Et Labora

03.01.2022 Over 30Y's ago. A team that made headline for Wesley College Colombo.

03.01.2022 2nd of March 2019

03.01.2022 Upcoming Event for Wesleyites in Australia. Welsey vs BEN's cricket encounter. A day of fun, entertainment and competition. 21st MARCH. Keep the day reserved on your calendar. 11am onwards.

02.01.2022 We have 13 Alumni members in Australia that needs our help to get through this COVID19 crisis. Please, those who can spare a few, make a donation, and you WILL be BLESSED!

02.01.2022 We are very pleased to inform our OBUA community that the furniture for the two classrooms (34 desks and chairs per class) at the cost of Rs.390,000/= which was Sponsored by the OBU Australia Branch was delivered to College yesterday afternoon. On behalf of the OBU Australia committee, we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have invested their time and resources to attend our fundraising events and personally donating towards the OBU Australia to make this a reality. We are working towards a better education and a Wesley College we would be proud to call our own.

01.01.2022 For those who were not able to give, there is still time to donate as we continue to help these boys build their way through this hardship. Please do take a moment for them and donate within your capacity. Small as $10 will make an impact. ORA ET LABORA.