1. Message from Rev. Fr. J A Jesuthas, Rector of St. Antony's College, Kayts
2. 25 வருடங்களுக்குப் பின்னர் யாழ் மண்ணுக்குப் பெருமை தேடித்தந்துள்ளது
3. பரதநாட்டிய கலை நிகழ்ச்சி.
4. வருடாந்த பொதுக்கூட்டம் 2008.
5. வருடாந்த பொதுக்கூட்டம்.
6. மல்லிகைவாசம் வெண்திரைகளில் காட்டப்பட உள்ளது.
7. Oor Ithayaththile.....
8. Message from our Patron and Rector - Rev Fr J A Jesuthas
9. KAYTS ANTONIAN'S REUNION DINNER DANCE
10. An appeal from the President of the SACKAAEU
11. Antonians win the First Prize in the PT Competition
12. AGM of the SACKAAEU - 10th June 2006
13. College Day - 13th June 2006
14. Antonians selected to take part in the N E P
15. AGM Meeting 2006
16. News Archive in 2005
17. News Archive in 2004

Dear All,

"Sing the Antonian Spirit Loud with Heart Sincere �"

I am happy to know that the Antonians are coming together as one family on the 6th of December 2008 for the year-end gathering. We feel proud about you and we are pleased that you have the true spirit of the Antonian family. You not only come together to show your solidarity but also contribute a lot by your example and show us how the Antonian family has to be. The college family in Kayts also sends their greetings and wishes you all the best. Your coming together reminds us of the college Anthem:

"Rally round the Alma Mater,
Loyal, honest, faithful and kind,
Men of truth and men of honour,
Strong in body, spirit and mind."

Even though we the Antonians in Sri Lanka are facing difficulties in all walks of life, we are pleased that amidst all these problems we were able to get the first place in the National Level First Class (Physical Training) P.T. Competition and received the Gold Medal. We have been working towards this aim of victory for the last five years and have won the championship for the year 2008. It is the aim of winning this prestigious award that gave us the strength and stamina to face all the difficulties involved in the arduous journey.

We left Kayts on the 19th of August 2008 by 6.30am and reached Trincomalee by 3.15 p.m. the following day after a tedious voyage by ship. From there we went to Vavuniya on the 21st and took part in the provincial-level P.T. competition on the 23rd of August and won the first place. This was our fourth consecutive win at the provincial level. Then we had to wait in Vavuniya for ten days. On the 6th of September we took part in the National-level P.T. competition at the Ave Maria Convent grounds in Negombo and were successful in winning this prestigious national-level championship. We are the only college from the Northern and Eastern Province that has got a first place in a group event for boys for the year 2008. On our return, we were greatly honoured by the people of Jaffna, especially great people like the Government Agent and other dignitaries, who gave our students prizes and trophies in appreciation.

I am glad to inform you that the college is doing well in all the fields with its limited resources. The students are doing well in studies, as well as games and cultural activities. The college family in Kayts is happy that we are the Number-One school in the Island Zone. In September 2008, we were awarded the "Child-Friendly School Award" for the year 2007, sponsored by UNICEF. On the whole, the performance of our college is appreciated by many, especially by the officers from the Department of Education.

We have new additions to our college in the form of a new Science Lab, a new Computer Learning Centre. At present, we are building a new Library and reconstructing the basketball court. We have put up a new (two-storey) block in the Children's Home (Hostel). It serves a useful purpose of catering to the poor and needy children and enables them to continue their studies. In turn, they help the college to grow and do well in all fields by their presence and participation.

Unfortunately, Cyclone "Nisha" affected our area very badly on the 25th and 26th of November. The Pannai causeway was heavily damaged and washed away in many places. At present we have no land route to Jaffna. We go up to Mandaitivu junction by road and then take a boat to Jaffna (Pannai). They are working on it and we may be able to use the road by next week. However, there is no tar in Jaffna to repair the road properly.

Despite all hardships, we continue to survive, thanks to God's mercy and the generous support and concern you show towards your Alma Mater.

I wish you all a successful life in the years to come and pray that the Infant Jesus bless you and your family.

Rev. Fr. J.A Jesuthas
Rector
03 December 2008

ஊர்காவற்றுறை அந்தோனியார் கல்லூரி தேசிய சம்பியனகி 25 வருடங்களுக்குப் பின்னர் யாழ் மண்ணுக்குப் பெருமை தேடித்தந்துள்ளது பெருமிதத்துடன் கூறுகிறார் அதிபர்

உதயன் 8 செப்டெம்பர் 2008

உடற்பயிற்சிப் போட்டியில் தேசியமட்டச் சம்பியனாகத் தெரிவு செய்யப்பட்டு 23 வருடங்களின் பின்னர் யாழ் மண்ணுக்கு பெருமை தேடித்தந்துள்ளது ஊர்காவற்றுறை அந்தோனியார் கல்லூரி. இவ்வாறு பெருமிதத்துடன் கூறுகிறார் மேற்படி கல்லூரியின் அதிபர் அருட்தந்தை ஜே.ஏ. ஜேசுதாஸ்.

நீர்கொழும்பு ஆவே மரியாள் கன்னியர் மட பாடசாலை மைதானத்தில் 6 செப்டெம்பர் 2008 அன்று நடைபெற்ற தேசிய மட்ட உடற்பயிற்சிப் போட்டியில் ஆண்கள் பிரிவில் ஊர்காவற்றுறை புனித அந்தோனியர் கல்லூரி சம்பியனாகத்தெரிவு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இந்த வெற்றி குறித்து போட்டியாளர்களுடன் நீர்கொழும்பில் தங்கியுள்ள கல்லூரியின் அதிபர் உதயனுக்கு தொலைபேசி மூலம் செவ்வி வழங்கினார். அவர் மேலும் தெரிவித்ததாவது:

எமது கல்லூரியின் இந்த அணி தொடர்ந்தும் 3 தடவைகள் மாகாணமட்டத்தில் முதலாம் இடத்தைப் பெற்று வந்தது. இவ்வாண்டு தேசிய மட்டத்திலும் சம்பியனாகத் தெரிவுசெய்யப்பட்டு பெருமையடைந்துள்ளது. இதன்மூலம் இந்த அணி தனக்கென ஒரு தனியிடத்தைப் பெற்றுள்ளது.

2005ஆம் ஆண்டு தேசிய மட்டத்தில் 2அவது இடத்தைப் பெற்றதன் மூலம் 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பின்னர் தேசிய மட்டத்தில் யாழ் மண்ணுக்கு பெருமை தேடிக் கொடுத்தது. இம்முறை தனது சாதனையை தானே முறியடித்தது.

23வருடங்களின் பின்னர் யாழ் மண்ணுக்கும் எமது தீவக மண்ணுக்கும் தேசிய மட்டத்தில் முதலாவது இடத்தப் பெற்றுக்கொடுத்த பெருமையையும் தனதாக்கிக் கொண்ண்டுள்ளது - என மேலும் தெரிவித்தார்.

Dear Members,

The Annual General Meeting of the SACKAAEU for the year 2008-09 will be held on Saturday the 26th July 2008, at Pinner Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA5 4EA. The meeting will start at 11:00am sharp and hopefully finished by 12:00 noon.

Gerard TIMOTHY
Hon Secretary

Dear Members,

The Annual General Meeting of the SACKAAEU for the year 2007-08 will be held on Saturday the 15th July 2007, at 32 Elm Grove, North Harrow, Middlesex HA2 7JE

The meeting will start at 2:00pm sharp and hopefully finished by 5:00pm.

Gerard TIMOTHY
Hon Secretary

The Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Savundaranayagam  

Your Excellency,

We honour you with gratitude, love and affection as the dear spiritual leader of Catholics in Jaffna and as one of our most distinguished alumni. 

Throughout your years as a servant of God with your intelligence, wisdom, zeal, hard work, you have remained a loving son of Kayts and a dedicated alumnus of St.Antony�s College Kayts. 

You are one of the true voices of Tamils in the Island giving spiritual guidance when they need you most. Thank you for your eloquent defence of our faith, for almost five decades. 

Thank you, for your prayers and sacrifices.  We recall your visit to the United Kingdom as one of our greatest moments with affection.

We pray for your continued strength to carry the heavy burdens of your office during this difficult time of our people.    

On behalf of St Antony�s college Kayts Alumni Association of Europe, we thank you for your services as you guide your flock with Christ in heart.

God Bless you.

Sincerely in Christ,         

Gnanam

S.Gnanasegaram

President    (SACKAAEU)

02 May 2008

Dear All,

�MALLIGAI VAASAM� (Jasmine Fragrance) � a film is a story from the heart. Film is screened on the 23rd June 2007 in Coventry as part of the Multi Cultural Festival organised by the Coventry City Council.
Prior to the screening of the film, there will be a dance performed by the artists who acted in the film. The audience will have the opportunity to mingle and chat with the main actors/actresses who acted in the film.

மல்லிகைவாசம் லண்டனில்/கொவென்றியில் காட்டப்பட உள்ளது. மேலதிக விபரங்களுக்கு......

The film "Oor Ithayaththile" has been produced and directed by one of the alumni of the SACKAAEU.We are very proud to sponsor the film "Oor Itayaththile" (based on a true story) which is created and directed by Vincent Stanley Manuelpillai.(An alumni of St Antony's College Kayts.)

(based on a true story with English subtitles)

Following are the show details in London:

Pongal Release - The premiere show in London will be on the 14th January 2007 (Sunday) @ 12:00Noon and @6:00pm. There will be a second premiere show on the 21st January 2007 (Sunday) @ 12:00Noon and @6:00pm Venue: Pembroke Suite, Hendon Hall Hotel, Ashley Lane, London NW4 1HF

(Limited car parking available within the premises)

Please book your seats in advance to avoid disappoinment either by telephone: 078 77 53 1004 or by email: vmanuelpillai@hotmail.com Price: �10.00 (Ten Pounds)

Early booking is recommended.

Dear All,

It is with great sadness as well as with thankfulness I am sending this message:

We are continuing with our school activities even though the prevailing situation is not conducive to the normal functioning. This year is an unfortunate year for our College. Especially the incident that took place on the 11th August 2006 and there after affected our college adversely.

Our College society has lost many lives. One of our Gr.11student, late Master.Thiruvilangam Gajendran lost his life in shelling at Mankumban on the 12th August 2006. Two parents Late Mr.Tharmaseelan and late Mr.Emilian were shot dead by unidentified gunmen. One of our old students, late Mr.Thevarasa Kunaseelan was shot dead while he was working at Vasantha Bakery on the 14th September 2006.

Above all, the incident that took place on the 5th November 2006 affected the college very badly. It was the killing of our Gr.10B student, late Master.Alfred Charles.

During night some poor boys used to go to Kayts St.Mary's Parish House for combine studies. On that day four of them went together. The delay in preparing the dinner in one of their house made all four to cross the road at around 6.20pm, the curfew hour. Somebody called them from behind at the junction but they were reckless and peddled faster and were shot at. They were reckless because usually the curfew is strictly imposed an hour or so later. The unlucky late Master.A.Charles was on the pillion and was targeted.

These killing really shocked the college society and affected normal teaching learning process very badly. Further more the students have lost lot of school days due to the situation.

About 25% (percent) of the students have been displaced from their villages making a considerable drop in number on roll in our college. Some displaced students are wasting their time without attending to any school.

In spite of all that we were lucky to celebrate our Bishop's Episcopal Silver Jubilee on the 31st July 2006 in Kayts. We had a grand lunch at our College Hall. I also represented our college in Jubilee celebration in Colombo on the 6th August 2006.

Student's Performance

The advanced level results were released recently. 70% (percent) of the students have passed all 3 subjects and qualified to apply to the university admission.

Construction Works

The construction work of Computer Learning Centre (CLC) was completed in March 2006. It was a project under Secondary Education Modernisation Project (SEMP) by the Ministry of Education. The work was carried our by the School Development Society (SDS). The computers have also been supplied but the installation of the computers have to be done shortly. Local network will also be done within the centre but getting a suitable telephone connection to get access to the Internet is not yet successful. Another very essential need of getting a multi media projector is also to be fulfilled.

We were very unfortunate in transporting the used computers from Colombo to Jaffna. It was sent by the Canada OBA and reached Colombo in early part of this year but they still lie in Colombo.

This year the Department of Education has allocated funds for the construction of a Library. However, this allocation will meet only half of the need. The balance work has to be completed later. The foundation stone for this building was laid on the 2nd October 2006. The SDS is carrying out this work as well.

Our college will also get a science laboratory building shortly. Tenders have been called for this construction work by the Department of Education. The college SDS can't take this project because of the project cost. . The contractors are not interested in this work because of short supply of building materials and transport difficulties.

At the same time, there is a danger of the allocation being called back by the authorities if the work is not commenced before the end of this year. Therefore, we have persuaded a contractor to take this work on an understanding that the SDS would share any additional financial burden likely. Hence, we may need funds to go-ahead with the project.

We have got a photocopier for the college from the funds allocated by Hon. Member of Parliament Mr. Radhakirishnan under decentralized budget. We would like to express our sincere thanks for him for his concern towards our college.

Food Programme

We are continuing with the food programme for students under World food Programme for students under Gr.9. We expect your continuing support to extend this programme for the students above Gr.9. It is really helpful for the students especially at the present situation of severe shortage of essential commodities. Though most of the schools stopped this programme during last two months, we were able to continue. The Christ Hall hostel played a key role in this regard.

Sports and Games

We have lost the chance of participating at the national level Physical Training (P.T) competition (2006) this year due to the situation. We won first place in Zonal and Provincial Level competitions.

The extension of the playground to accommodate a 400m track has been started with the help of World Food Programme through the Asst. Govt. Agent. Now land boundary has been set out and filling up the low land is in progress. Only a part of the work will be completed under this project this year.

May the LORD bless you, and keep you;

May the LORD make his face shine to upon you, and be gracious to you;

May the LORD turn his countenance to you and grant you peace.

Rev.Fr.J.A.Jesuthas
Rector

Dear All,

Programme for the Day - 16th December 2006

Venue: Harrow Teachers Centre, Tudor Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5PQ

Dear Antonians,

I am sure without St Antony's College we will not be what we are today. In our time at Antony's, we were able to walk, cycle or travel by bus or jump on a Bullock cart to get there. We were able to eat breakfast and to take a packed lunch in our favourite banana leaf and old newspaper. There were some of us did manage to come home for amma's freshly cooked food.

The time has changed a lot. Now the students at St. Antony's College do not have even the basic luxury that we had then.

Current Rector Rev. Fr. Jesuthas is trying very hard to feed and educate 400 children in his den with all the difficulties of the worst situation in Kayts.

Some of us attend Sunday mass regularly; some of us visit St. Antony's church to pray for our children or for our needs. We pray to Antony to have good life or to pass our or children's exams. We put a lot of money in the till. We travel to Wallsingham or to Lourdes or to Bethlehem.

We are able to do this because we are living and working abroad. We are spending on hall bookings, parties, hall decorations and so on. We spend a lot of money for the duration of four or five hours in a hall. We are happy to meet and chat and take photos and videos of old pals. We then show them off by sending to friends via emails. We are able to walk into a car show room and buy a BMW, Benz or a Jeep.

Just wait and think for a minute... in our old school at St. Antony's College, Rev Fr Jesuthas is crying out for help to feed those children at CHRISTHU ILLAM. Those children most of them have lost their parents, brothers or sisters. They are all orphans.

Next Tuesday when you go to Antony's church please make a wish" St. Antony please grant me x....y...z.. I will help those children at my old school" Believe me you will definitely get it. I plead to you all to have pity on all those children at St.Antony's College and show your generosity by joining our organisation to help them as our own children.

Please visit: http://www.kayts-antonians.org

Please download, complete and return to SACKAAEU: http://www.kayts-antonians.org/MEMBERSHIPFORM.pdf

Yours truly,

Gnanam GNANASEGARAM
President of the SACKAAEU
29th September 2006

Antonians win the First Prize in the PT Competition in Jaffna District Tournament, Second Prize for Hartley College, Jaffna.

In spite of the recent violence in Kayts, our PT squad has won the First Prize in the Jaffna District Tournament Competition. Congratulations to all the squad members of the team. More importantly it is by the sheer effort put in by Rev Fr Jesuthas, who is the rector of St Antony's College, Kayts, Sri Lanka.

Rev Fr Jesuthas, Patron of St Antony's College Kayts Alumni Association of Europe (SACKAAEU) sending his best wishes for the AGM and he is hoping that the general membership will be electing an executive committee for 2006-08, to carry on the excellent work done by the previous committee in the interest of the welfare of the College.

On the 13th June 2006, St Antony's College, Kayts will be celebrating their College Day. Rev Fr Jesuthas said, due to the situation in Kayts, the celebration would be a very low-key event.

Antonians selected to take part in the North Eastern Province PT competition to be held on the 23rd June 2006 in Vavuniya.

Antonians have been selected to take part in the North Eastern Province PT Competition to be held in Vavuniya on the 23rd June 2006. The Alumni Association of St Antony'e College, Kayts of Europe wish the team all the best and hopefully they will come out with flying colours as they had done in the Jaffna District Tournament. Speaking to Rev Fr Jesuthas on the above, he stated that due to the present situation in Kayts, some of the team members have left Kayts and moved to Vanni for safety. Still he is hopeful that they will do well in the competition.

Dear Members,

The Annual General Meeting of the SACKAAEU for the year 2006-07 will be held on Saturday the 10th June 2006, at the Trinity United Reformed Church, Hindes Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 1RX (http://www.trinityharrow.org.uk/find.htm).

The meeting will start at 2:00pm sharp and hopefully finished by 5:00pm.

Please note that this year (2006-07) is very important, as we will be electing a new executive committee to run the activities of the association.

Anyone interested in taking an active role in the executive committee please express your interest in writing to me two weeks prior to (by the 27th May 2006) the Annual General Meeting.

Gerard TIMOTHY
Hon Secretary