Matara Central College
Mixed government school in Matara, Sri Lanka
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Matara Central College is a mixed school in Matara City. It is located in Matara District, southern part of Sri Lanka.
TypeMixed Government School
Mottoඅපි ඔබේ ජීවය වෙමු
(We shall be your life)
(We shall be your life)
Established1932
Grades6–13
| Matara Central College | |
|---|---|
Sri Lanka | |
| Information | |
| Type | Mixed Government School |
| Motto | අපි ඔබේ ජීවය වෙමු (We shall be your life) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Grades | 6–13 |
| Enrollment | Over 3000 |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Website | www |
History
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
Blue and White are the school colors.
Matara Central College Today
Today Matara Central College has over 3000 students and they are guided by the principal, six deputy principals and 130 teachers.
Past Principals
| 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
College Houses
College Houses' names and colors:
- Sathya :gree
- Maithree : Red
- Shanthi : Yellow
- Veerya : Green