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| students = 3500 |
| students = 3500 |
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| grades = 1-13 |
| grades = 1-13 |
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| founder = [[Richard Pathirana|Dr. Richard Pathirana]] |
| founder = [[Richard Pathirana]] |
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| principal = Chinthani Athukorala |
| principal = Chinthani Athukorala |
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| website = [http://www.siridhammacollege.lk www.siridhammacollege.lk] |
| website = [http://www.siridhammacollege.lk www.siridhammacollege.lk] |
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The school commenced with 90 students and one building with three classes for grade 1. It was subsequently expanded and in 1996, students were enrolled for grade 6 from a Placement test. With those chosen students, three classes for grade 6 were started. The increasing number of students resulted in school expanding with new buildings. On 6 January 1996 a new two{{emdash}}storey building for primary section was opened and construction was started on an additional three story building with a laboratory. The school held its first sport meet in 1996. In 1999 the school established a hostel to accommodate students from outside the area. |
The school commenced with 90 students and one building with three classes for grade 1. It was subsequently expanded and in 1996, students were enrolled for grade 6 from a Placement test. With those chosen students, three classes for grade 6 were started. The increasing number of students resulted in school expanding with new buildings. On 6 January 1996 a new two{{emdash}}storey building for primary section was opened and construction was started on an additional three story building with a laboratory. The school held its first sport meet in 1996. In 1999 the school established a hostel to accommodate students from outside the area. |
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The first principal of the school was P S K Rajapaksha. The first Sports meet was held in 1996. |
The first principal of the school was P. S. K. Rajapaksha.{{cn}} The first sports meet was held in 1996.{{cn}} |
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Siridhamma College paid a great attention in teaching English to the students from the very beginning and is the only national school which conducts English medium classes from grade 1. |
Siridhamma College paid a great attention in teaching English to the students from the very beginning and is the only national school which conducts English medium classes from grade 1.{{cn}} |
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==Principals== |
==Principals== |
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The following individuals have served as Principal of Siridhamma College: |
The following individuals have served as principal of Siridhamma College: |
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==Houses== |
==Houses== |
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School Houses and their colors |
School Houses and their colors |
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* {{color box|blue}} Sapphire |
* {{color box|blue}} Sapphire |
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[[Category:Schools in Galle]] |
[[Category:Schools in Galle]] |
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[[Category:Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1995]] |
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1995]] |
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[[Category:1995 establishments in Sri Lanka]] |
[[Category:1995 establishments in Sri Lanka]] |