Thomian Triathlon 2014, the tradition lives on
View(s):S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia prides itself on having one of the most picturesque school campuses in the country and also boasts of some of the most up to date facilities for the pursuit of excellence in academics, sports and other extra-curricular activities. The 2014 Triathlon will be a mega event that will will be held on Saturday, January 25 and bring together the school boys, teachers, parents, old boys and well-wishers to support the fund raising of the Senior Quadrangle Classroom Block Project and the Staff Trust Fund.
Thomians young, not so young and old from Colpetty, Bandarawela and Gurutalawa will also be turning the hands of the clock to participate in this mega event. After all a man is not old if his body can keep the appointment his mind has made.
Nations Trust Bank PLC the Official Banking Partner of the Thomian Triathlon 2014, is seen here presenting the sponsorship. From L to R: Hiran Molligoda, Secretary Thomian Triathlon 2014, Prof. Indra De Soysa, Warden S. Thomas' College, Arjuna Gunaratne, Chairman Nations Trust Bank PLC, Renuka Fernando, Chief Executive Officer Nations Trust Bank PLC
The event is scheduled to commence from Bishops College and Ladies College pools and the participants will run up to Havelock Park and take the cycling leg from there to the College Big Club Grounds. The ground will take the shape of a mini carnival where there will be Musical Shows, amusement activities, Trade and Food Stalls. The Senior Quadrangle Project will be constructed in three phases and the first phase has already commenced and the total project is estimated at Rs. 250 Million.
As times change and the requirement for specialised education becomes a necessity, the school too must upgrade in order to facilitate the requirements of the future generation of students. The “Senior Quadrangle Project” was envisioned with this future requirement in mind.
The programme will commence with swimming at Bishops and Ladies College Pools between 6 and 8 am. The running/walking to the Havelock Park Rugby grounds will be held from 8 to 10 am. The cycling will commence at 10 am to College via Dickman’s Road to Galle Road and to the College Small Club grounds. This is scheduled to end at 12 noon.
The Lower Schoolboys will join the Triathlon from Arpico Super Centre, Dehiwela and the Mini Carnival at College will be from 12 noon to 6 pm.
Old boys or well wishers who intend participating are requested obtain a sponsorship card from the OBA Secretariat or their Class groups which is priced at Rs. 3000/- which entitles a high quality Triathlon T-shirt and a cap.
If Old Boys have special requirements, they should contact the Chairman, Logistics Committee Mr. Dilhan Jayasinghe on Tel: 0777328131.
Nations Trust Bank PLC proudly announces its role as the official banking partner of the Triatlhlon organised by the OBA of Mount Lavinina. The partnership between Nations Trust bank and S. Thomas’ College symbolises the bank’s commitment towards providing patronage to projects that enrich the nation through its future generations.
The event has also drawn in a number of sponsors. They are as follows:
Dialog – Technology Provider; MAS – Clothing Provider; Ceylinco Life and Ceylinco Insurance – Insurance Provider; Nations Trust Bank -Banking Partner
The other sponsors are: Ladies and Bishops Colleges who are providing the pools; Nation Lanka PLC are providing the Grounds (Havelock Grounds); Bathiya Trading – Printing of the Collection Cards and Abans Environmental Services will provide cleaning services.
The Thomian Parent Teachers Association will be responsible for organising the mini carnival and the musical show featuring Journey, Glory, Audacity (girl band, winners of TNL on-stage 2013) and young Thomian talent. A DJ will also be in attendance. – BM