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The Maryites Interbatch Six-a-Side Night Cricket Carnival has been rescheduled to 22nd February 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you on the new date for an exciting night of cricket and entertainment.

Venue and time remain unchanged. Thank you for your support!

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After a lapse of three years the OBA members and their families went on a weekend trip to Trincomalee. Many of the members have been strongly requesting for an excursion especially with their family members for some time hence the trip was organised. This was different from the many of the OBA excursions in the past as it included their family members.

There were 23 in all without counting the children just about enough to fill a 30 seater Rosa bus. The journey was scheduled to leave Negombo at 5.30 am on Saturday the 6th. However, it was well past 6.30 am that we left Negombo which provided an excellent topic for the members to engage in conversation mostly in a state of humour for most part of the morning.

The breakfast stop was at Perera & Sons at Dambulla. Then we made a brief stopover at the Malima, Kantale for tea which provided an idyllic surrounding for relaxation and photography. Finally, we arrived at the final destination, Sober Island Resort Hotel, for lunch.

After a quick lunch the group departed to explore the Navy Camp including the training facility, the ship simulator, the museum and finally the grand tour of SAYURA, second largest vessel in SL Navy's arsenal. Due to time constraints, it was dark when we arrived at the dock but it did not deter the members from enjoying and learning the operational aspects of a large Navy ship. For many it was a first and unique moment in their life which is normally not available for the ordinary citizens.

Finally, the moment that all have been waiting for got off to a start past 9 pm. All gathered around a nicely laid out table outside the restaurant for drinks. There were drinks & light food for all which went on well past midnight. Some even stretched it after the dinner into the early hours of the following day in their private chalets. Though it was a hectic schedule for all the mood was great.

After a late breakfast on Sunday morning the group checked out from the hotel. Not much was planned for the day except spend the rest of the morning and whole of the afternoon on the beach. It was a beautifully landscaped private beach maintained by the Navy. While most members chose to take a dip in the sea some were constantly on and off the sea. A bar was open and in between the lunch was served. The departure from the beach to Negombo proved to be a much difficult task as most members were not keen to stop the good time they were having. Finally, the group left at 5.30pm.

Usually, the return journeys are quiet and sombre. But in this case Saminda Pathiraja kept the spirits up most of the way with his usual antics. He managed to keep everyone roaring in laughter.

Finally, the President-OBA was instrumental in much of the planning and organizing the trip and deserves a big "Thank You". All the Navy personnel who helped us along the tour are greatly appreciated. This trip wouldn't have been possible without the actual participation of the members in these difficult times.

Thank you all.

The most important event in the OBA calendar, "AGM 2022", was held on Saturday the 28th of May at the "OBA house" with the usual pomp and pageantry. Contrary to the usual practice; the previous "CENTENARY AGM" was only held in January 2022 largely due to the country's situation brought about by the COVID pandemic.

This year's AGM is unique for three significant reasons. First, it is straight after the Sesquicentenary of our Alma Mater. Secondly it was first in the new centennial according to the old history. Thirdly and most importantly it was held in our own newly built "OBA HOUSE".

It was a proud moment for the Maryites fraternity to celebrate the AGM in the new building. Although the building still stands as a three storey basic super structure, a lot of effort was put into getting the first floor done up beautifully just for the all-important event. A few members, in their true Maryite style, worked day and night to arrange the venue to such high standards; it earned glowing tributes from those who attended.

The meeting was well attended by the membership. As usual, there were only a few members at the start but gradually the members started trickling in and the day's proceedings got off to a start at 8.30 pm with 61 members in attendance. Although this is a low turnout in comparison it could be largely attributed to the post covid situation in the country.

A new management committee was elected with Rohan Amarasinghe as President, Lal Perera as Secretary, Ranjith Peries as Treasurer and a host of Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Committee Members, etc. An air of optimism was felt which augers well for the new committee of management.

Finally, it was time for the fellowship which the members have been eagerly waiting for. The members spread out with some gathering around their tables and reminiscing their old times while others gathered for the usual "sing song". Sumptuous buffet dinner had been laid out with a mouth watering delicious food spread. The fellowship went on until the early hours of the following day.

This event signifies the turn of a new page in the history of the OBA and it calls upon the committee of management to be committed and innovative in carrying out their annual programs.

The annual cricket encounter between the old boys of the two premier colleges in Negombo, St. Mary’s College and Maris Stella College, is scheduled to be held on the 24th July 2011 at the Kadolkele Sports Ground commencing at 9.30 am. This is one of the oldest and most popular contests in the city calendar well attended by hundreds of old boys of the two colleges as well as by the cricket loving public of Negombo. This year it is St. Mary’s College Old Boy’s turn to host the event and therefore elaborate plans are afoot to make it a day of sports, fun and entertainment. The 50 over game is replaced by a 20/20 game played by professional old boy players of the respective Colleges and a new 15 over softball game between the two committees are planned for this year.

This year is very special not only for the College which marks its 140th year but also for the OBA which celebrates its 90th year. Several activities are planned from this year leading up to 2021 which will mark the unique event of 150 years for the College and 100 years for the OBA.

Let’s rally round the SMC OBA and cheer our boys to victory thereby showing our solidarity towards our alma mater!!!!!!!!!!!