It is with profound sadness we announce the demise of a distinguished old boy, founding President of Sri Sumangala College Old Boys’ Association – Australia, Mr. Gamini Maharage.

The funeral will be held on Thursday 6th of May 2021 at Bunurong Memorial Park 790 Frankstom – andenong Road, Bangholme VIC 3715, Australia.

May he attain the supreme bliss of nirvana!

We are happy to inform you that Sumangalian Maj. Gen. (rtd) Palitha Fernando, Secretary to the State Ministry of Wildlife Conservation Protection Programmes including Electric Fence, Ditch Construction, Re-Forestation and Wildlife Resources Development, the vice-president of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA). Maj. Gen. Fernando has served in the SLA executive committee in various capacities since the mid-90s rising to become president.

It gives us great pleasure to extend our heartiest congratulations and sincere best wishes.

We are happy to inform you that our old boy Jayamuni Amal Nisanka De Silva of Sri Lanka Navy (33rd intake) has been promoted to the rank of Commander recently. He is a graduate of University of Kelaniya and specialized in logistics management. He did his MBA at University of Mumbai. Commander De Silva has been awarded four commendation medals from the Commander of the Navy. He received Navy colors in 2012 for his achievements in Badminton.

SSCOBA wishes Commander Amal De Silva all the very best in his new role.

We would like to thank Sumangalian, Mr. Niluka Perera for donating Rs 120,000/- to the School Development Fund of the SSCOBA.

The donation was collected by the Treasurer Mr. Dinesh Ketipearachchi at the SSCOBA Headquarters.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

112th Founders’ Day Alms Giving was successfully held at the College Auditorium on Medin full moon poya day, Sunday, March 28, 2021, with the participation of maha sangha led by Ven. Prof. Kahapola Sugatharatana thero – the Chief Incumbent of Amarapura Chapter and the Chief Incumbent of Rankoth Viharaya, Panadura, principal & teachers of the college, old boys, parents, and students. The alms giving was jointly organized by the College, Old Boys’ Association, Junior Old Boys’ Association, Past Teachers’ Association, and Old Sumangalians Medical Professionals’ Association.

It was especially noted that the organizers also made it a point to invoke merit to great Sumangalian, Patron of SSCOBA late Dr. Neville Fernando to attain the supreme bliss of nibbana.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one who contributed in numerous ways to make this worthy cause a real success.

We would like to thank Sumangalian, Mr. Nadun Darshana Jayasekara for donating Rs 50,000/- to the School Development Fund of the SSCOBA.

The donation was collected by the Treasurer Mr. Dinesh Ketipearachchi and SSCOBA Exco Member Rajeev Fernando coordinated this donation.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

We would like to thank Sumangalian, Mr. Nishantha Senevirathna who is an Exco Member of the SSCOBA for donating Rs 25,000/- to the School Development Fund of the SSCOBA.

The donation was made at the recently held SSCOBA monthly Exco meeting to the Treasurer Mr. Dinesh Ketipearachchi.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

We would like to thank Sumangalian, Mr. Rajeev Fernando who is an Exco Member of the SSCOBA for donating Rs 50,000/- to the SSCOBA.

The donation was made at the recently held SSCOBA monthly Exco meeting to the Treasurer Mr. Dinesh Ketipearachchi.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

We were delighted to be informed of the appointment of Sumangalian, Sujeewa Yakupitiya (89 Group) as the Director of Selacine Television Institute which comes under the Ministry of Media by Hon. Minister of Media, Keheliya Rambukwella.

It gives us great pleasure to extend our heartiest congratulations and sincere best wishes.