Matara Central College

Matara Central College
Location

Sri Lanka
Information
TypeMixed Government School
Mottoඅපි ඔබේ ජීවය වෙමු
(We shall be your life)
Established1932; 92 years ago (1932)
Grades6–13
Number of studentsOver 3000
Color(s)Blue and white
  
Websitewww.mrcentralcollege.sch.lk

Matara Central College is a mixed school in Matara City. It is located in Matara District, southern part of Sri Lanka.

History

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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

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Blue and White are the school colors.

Matara Central College Today

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Today Matara Central College has over 3000 students and they are guided by the principal, six deputy principals and 130 teachers.

Matara District

Past Principals

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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

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College Houses

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College Houses' names and colors:

  • Sathya :gree  
  • Maithree : Red  
  • Shanthi : Yellow  
  • Veerya : Green  
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