Events 2017
Thaipongal — 14 January
Thaipongal was held at Civic Park, Pendle Hill. The program included traditional games, volleyball, dance and dress competitions, and was attended by old boys, families and members of the local community.
An evening with Dr. Aruthirumugan — 1 February
An education-focused discussion was held at the Yaarl Function Centre with Dr. Aruthirumugan, an old boy of Jaffna Hindu College. The session considered ways to improve education and living standards for children in Tamil villages in northern Sri Lanka.
Members’ BBQ — 18 June
Old boys and their families gathered at Auburn Park for a BBQ and traditional sports, including races, Pillaiyar Perni and lime-and-spoon activities.
Geethavani — 9 September
Geethavani 2017 was held at the Clancy Auditorium at the University of New South Wales. The cultural evening featured competition, music, entertainment and food.