All Saints' College Colombo

Congratulations girls!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Hi there to all US Past Pupils.
Here's some great news - Good Shepherd Convent, Kotehena has organized a Past Pupils' League Cricket Tournament 2023. Scheduled at St Benedict's Cricket Grounds on 2nd December, starting at 7.30 am.
And the good news is they have selected Past Pupils of All Saints' College too, to participate in this Tournament along with other Girls schools such as Ave Maria Convent, Negombo, St. Bridget's Convent, Colombo, St. Lawrence's Convent, Colombo, St. Anne's Convent, Wattala, De Mazenod College, Kandana & of course the organizers Good Shepherd Convent, Kotehena.
And they also have the Boys schools too which are St. Benedict's College, Colombo, St. Joseph's College, Colombo, St. Peter's College, Colombo, St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa, De Mazenod College, Kandana & Maris Stella College, Negombo.

We are in the practice process with a young & active PPA team who is showing a lot of interest & giving us full Team support at the thought of been able to participate with the many schools mentioned.

TO ALL YOU PAST PUPILS & EVEN YOUR FAMILIES, PLEASE MAKE IT ON THE 2nd DECEMBER TO ST. BENEDICT'S CRICKET GROUNDS TO CHEER ASC PPA CRICKET TEAM TO.... TO .... VICTORY !!!!!
There is an entrance ticket for all apart from the team.
Think about it ladies, make it & show your school SPIRIT.
Thank you & God bless us all.
Rosalie Lord

Congratulations 🎉 Well Done Girls!!!

🏉🎉 All Saints Rugby Champions soar to victory! 🏆👏 The girls clinched the Under 18 Western Province Championship, and we couldn't be prouder! 🙌🥇

🏉🌟 Celebrating our Saints Rugby Champions with a grand welcome ceremony! 🎉👏 Join us as we honor the spirit of victory and teamwork. Go Saints! 🙌🏆 "

🏉🥈 Proud Moments: All Saints Rugby Team - All Island Inter-School Games

All Saints Girls Rugby Team - Champions in Spirit! 🥈
A massive shoutout to our phenomenal All Saints Girls Rugby Team who showed exceptional teamwork, dedication, and skill at the All Island School Girls Rugby event! 🌟 Despite being runners-up, our spirits remain sky-high as we celebrate the hard-fought battles and unforgettable moments on the field. 🙌🏉

We may not have clinched the title, but we've certainly won hearts and demonstrated true sportsmanship! 💪💖 Our journey doesn't end here - we're even more determined to continue striving for excellence and reach greater heights in the world of rugby. 🌟 Keep cheering for us as we forge ahead with passion and determination! 🏆
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Team All Saints Spirit at Sahana Indoor Cricket tournament 🏏 in the UAE 🇦🇪

📣 Calling all our wonderful old girls based in the UAE! 🇦🇪🌟

We've got some exciting news to share with you! Our amazing girls are gearing up for the Sahana Indoor Cricket Championship, and the action is set to take place on the 17th of September '23 at the Insportz Club, Al Quoz.

This is not just a game; it's a chance for us to come together as a community and show our unwavering support. So, mark your calendars and make sure to clear your schedules because your presence can make a world of difference.

Let's fill the stands with All Saints' energy, enthusiasm, and cheers as we stand united, cheering our hearts out for a spectacular victory! 🏏📢

See you all there, ready to make some noise and create unforgettable memories! 🙌🎉

Let us know, who is your grade 1 teacher? Let's try to track them down! tag if you know them. :) :)

Comment your house below!
Orleans? Lima? Netuno? Leixoes?

🌟 Shining Brighter, Staying True to All Saints Values! 🌟

Yesterday, the incredible Old Girls of All Saints College showed their unwavering spirit and exceptional talent at the Netball Tournament held at St. Peter's Indoor Sports Carnival in the UAE. We are thrilled to announce that our energetic Old Girls emerged as runners-up, surpassing numerous competing schools!

With every game played, our amazing team showcased not only their remarkable skills but also their dedication, resilience, and passion for the sport. They truly exemplify the essence of All Saints College, carrying forward our cherished values wherever they go.

Congratulations to our extraordinary Old Girls for their outstanding performance and for representing All Saints College with such grace and determination. Your achievements are a testament to the hard work and commitment you have put into honing your skills.

We are immensely proud of each and every one of you. You continue to shine brighter, embodying the values of All Saints College and setting an inspiring example for future generations. Keep reaching for the stars, knowing that you carry the spirit of All Saints with you, both on and off the court.

Happy Birthday Mother All Saints’ ❤️

Congratulations Senior Prefects of All Saints’ College - 2020

AVRIL BASTIANSZ sends in her tribute to our late Teacher Ms. Iris Peiris all the way from Australia.

On Easter Sunday, the 12th of April 2020, my teacher, fondly known as ‘’Mees” passed away.
She was known to most at school as Miss Peiris and later, Mrs Iris Samarasekera, after she was married.
She was 97 years old and died in Colombo, Sri Lanka. According to the news I received, she died as peacefully as she lived - what an accomplishment !
It was sad that we didn’t get the opportunity to say farewell and honour her life at her funeral service due to the current state of curfew and lockdown conditions.
From the moment I heard the news, I’ve had this tightness in my chest and lump in my throat. I feel the need to let it out. This is my cry, my tribute to the best teacher I had during my school years.
I was about 9 years old, when I first met Miss Peiris when I came to All Saint’s College in Borella, a Catholic, girls only school, run by Carmelite nuns.
This is my tribute to her:

To Mees with Love,
I thank you for protecting and shielding me during those vulnerable years of early childhood. Showing me kindness and compassion and helping me work through my feelings of inadequacy, humiliation and embarrassment in being a part of a disadvantaged group of society, because of economic circumstances. For how could a young girl of 9 have known how to navigate the difficult social environment at school or understand discrimination and the barriers this posed at such an early age. If it wasn’t for your strong sense of fairness, equality, generosity and inclusiveness, there would have been many of us, poor kids who would not have reached our potential during our school years.
You dedicated your life to teaching, it was your vocation and you lived up to its highest standards. As I understand you began and finished your teaching tenure of some 50 +years at All Saints College in Borella. An incredible accomplishment, teaching 4 or 5 generations & some from the same family.
You were involved in every part of school life, all of the arts, music - you ran the school Western music band, played piano at every school celebration and function, taught music & choir, encouraging us to participate in many singing competitions. You were a leader in the performing arts & drama, directing and executing many school plays, elocution and English literature, home economics classes, but mostly your dedication and commitment in establishing and running the 27th Colombo Girl Guide Company is what you will be remembered for most by many of us and this is where I came to know you and your kind nature and HUGE heart best.
At the 27th Colombo Girl Guides Company, you were the Chief and we were your troops. You were a wise, strong and gentle leader. Your big heart had room for all of us, equally. You made everyone feel welcome. You created and held the space for all. Your spirit was infectious, cheeky and kind. You didn’t fuss or punish the little indiscretions or mistakes, gently nudging us back on track. You taught us the stuff about real life, more than the academic stuff, about values! I recall you teaching me about integrity, a simple lesson in keeping my word. You fostered and encouraged fellowship amongst us all. You never took things too seriously, just letting go and letting be! Complaints were never encouraged nor was gossip.
Your time you gave so willingly, serving freely. Teaching us how to cook, about the outdoors, about nature, how to live frugally, singing, hiking, camping appreciating life. You took us places we would never have known or been able to go, showing us things ….opening our minds.
I hope you know what a legacy you leave behind in the many children whose lives crossed your path……in reflection, I am not sure this tribute does justice to you!
To Mees with Love,

Avril Bastiansz Become You
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Message from Vice President Ingrid Stave.

My dear Ladies,
On the 08th February 2020, we will be having the farewell for Rev Sr Anne Christine & Rev Sr Sajeewani. Welcoming of the New Principal & the President of the PPA, Rev Sr Rangani & also celebrating Ms Peiris 97th Birthday. High tea at Platinum One Suites, #1, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03, from 3 to 6 pm. FINAL CONFIRMATIONS CLOSE ON THE 06th February 2020, Would appreciate it very much If you could please in box me for more details, with regards to cost per person & any verification too.
PLEASE MAKE NOTE FOR THE LADIES WHO ARE JOINING US ON THIS OCCASION PLEASE BE PRESENT AT THE PLATINUM ONE SUITE BY 2pm.
Thank you & may God Bless You.

Calling all PP's of ASC.
This is to let you know that Sr Anne Christine Principal - ASC/President of the PPA will be bidding goodbye to ASC and stepping onto her new arena at St Anthony's Convent, Colombo 3 with immediate effect.

Short notice to all of you, but the PPA will appreciate if those of you can spare a couple of hours tomorrow morning and assemble near the school book shop at 9 am to bid farewell and at the same time wish her God's blessings with her new endeavors.

Thank you Sr Anne Christine for all your encouraging words, support and guidance with the Past pupils who you had a very loving and caring friendship, that thought us to stay close as PP's even though it has been many, many years that we stepped into school. We enjoyed every moment, event and meetings. Without you nothing would have been what ASC is today.
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN AND WE ARE DEFINITELY GONNA MISS YOU.
Do keep in touch - you will always be in our hearts.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ PPA