Perseverando VincesThomians UK — St. Thomas' College Matara Old Boys' Association
Connecting old boys of St. Thomas' College Matara living across the United Kingdom — through reunions, sport, and a community that stays with you long after you leave the college gates.
About us
A home away from college
Thomians UK is the officially recognised United Kingdom chapter of the St. Thomas' College Matara Old Boys' Association. Founded by a small group of old boys who had settled across the UK, the chapter has grown into a close community of alumni spanning every decade since the college was founded.
We organise reunions, sporting fixtures, and fundraising events throughout the year, and support members settling into life in the UK by connecting them with fellow Thomians in their city.
Our mission
To keep the Thomian spirit of “Perseverando Vinces” alive among old boys in the UK — fostering friendship, mentorship, and support between generations of Thomians, and giving back to the college that shaped us.
450+
Registered members
2005
UK chapter founded
15+
Cities represented
6+
Events run each year
What's on
Upcoming events
Illustrative event listings — dates and venues shown are examples.
20 September 2026
Annual Thomian Get-Together
London
Our biggest reunion of the year — an evening of catching up, old photographs, and reliving college days over dinner.
11 October 2026
Thomian Cricket Encounter
Birmingham
A friendly cricket fixture against fellow old boys’ associations, followed by a BBQ for families.
13 December 2026
Christmas Reunion Dinner
Manchester
A festive get-together to close out the year — carols, a shared meal, and a raffle in aid of the college.
Leadership
UK chapter committee
Illustrative committee listing — names shown are placeholders.
A. Perera
President
Batch of 1995
S. Fernando
Vice President
Batch of 1997
D. Jayasuriya
Secretary
Batch of 2001
R. Wickramasinghe
Treasurer
Batch of 1999
M. de Silva
Events Coordinator
Batch of 2003
N. Gunawardena
Membership Coordinator
Batch of 2000
Moments to remember
Gallery
Placeholder tiles — event photos will replace these.
Reunion 2025
Annual get-together, London
Cricket Encounter 2025
Thomians v Old Boys XI, Birmingham
Christmas Dinner 2024
Festive reunion, Manchester
Founders’ Day 2024
College founders’ day dinner, London
Summer Picnic 2024
Family picnic, Leeds
Reunion 2023
Annual get-together, London
In their words
What our members say
Illustrative quotes — for demonstration purposes only.
“Moving to the UK meant leaving a lot behind, but the association gave me a way to stay connected to college and make friends who understood exactly where I came from.”
“From the cricket matches to the Christmas dinners, every event feels like a small trip back to the college grounds. Great community, always welcoming to new members.”
“I joined a few months after moving to London and it made settling in so much easier. Highly recommend registering as soon as you arrive.”
Join the Thomians UK family
Whether you've just arrived in the UK or have been here for decades, there's a place for you in the association. Registration takes less than five minutes.
Register as a Member