Matara Central College
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| Matara Central College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Sri Lanka | |
| Information | |
| Type | Mixed Government School |
| Motto | අපි ඔබේ ජීවය වෙමු (We shall be your life) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Grades | 1–13 |
| Number of students | Over 3000 |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Website | www |
Matara Central College is a mixed school in Matara City. It is located in Matara District, southern part of Sri Lanka.
History[edit]
Matara Central College was Established in 1932. It was populated as central college and now it is established as a National School under category of the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
School Flag[edit]
Blue and White are the school colors.
Matara Central College Today[edit]
Today Matara Central College has over 3000 students and they are guided by the principal, six deputy principals and 130 teachers.
Past Principals[edit]
| Principal | Time Period |
|---|---|
| Mr. B. Chanrasena | 1932.01.01 – 1933.07.02 |
| Mr. C. Silve | 1933.07.03 – 1937.05.02 |
| Mr. D.C. Hewavitharana | 1937.05.03 – 1939.05.03 |
| Mr. J.P.C. Abyakoon | 1939.05.04 – 1948.09.01 |
| Mr. D. Deevasurendra | 1948.09.02 – 1948.11.02 |
| Mr. G.C.S. Veerasuriya | 1948.11.03 – 1952.11.02 |
| Mr. F.D. Nagahawatta | 1952.11.03 – 1961.01.01 |
| Mr. H.G. Ganathilaka | 1961.01.02 – 1970.10.01 |
| Mr. J.P.Samarasinhla | 1970.10.02 – 1973.09.19 |
| Mrs.Wicramathilaka | 1973.09.20 – 1975.12.31 |
| Mr. S.H. Kumarasingha | 1976.01.01 – 1978.02.09 |
| Mr. C. Senaweera | 1978.02.10 – 1988.02.04 |
| Mr. R.B. Piyasena | 1988.02.05 – 1996.12.05 |
| Mr. K.A. Somapala | 1996.12.06 – 2006.07.05 |
| Mr. L.G.S. Yaapa | 2006.07.06 – 2007.07.14 |
| Rev. A. Gunarathana Thero | 2007.07.15 – 2009.10.26 |
| Mr. R.M. Premathilaka | 2009.10.27 – Now |
Sports[edit]
College Houses[edit]
College Houses' names and colors:
- Sathya :gree
- Maithree : Red
- Shanthi : Yellow
- Veerya : Green