Tangalle Boys' School Explained

Tangalle National Boys' School
Grades:6-13
Gender:Boys

Tangalle National Boys' School was established in 1879 and is the oldest Christian missionary school in the Hambantota District.[1] The school, which opened on 31 October 1879,[2] was originally called Christ Church College. The first principal and administrator of the college was Rev. Father C. A. W. Jayasekara.[3] Initially it was a boys college but later became a mixed school. In 1962 the school was taken over by the government and the name was changed to Tangalle Maha Vidyalaya.[1] In 1994 it was renamed to Tangalle National Boys' School. The current principal is Mr.Sunil Mihindukula.

Notes and References

  1. News: 125th anniversary of Tangalle National Boys' School to be commemorated. S. H. . Mithrapala. The Island. 28 October 2004. 1 August 2016.
  2. News: Computer education gets boost at Tangalla National Boys' School. Weligama. D.. Daily News. 5 November 2004. 1 August 2016.
  3. News: Tangalle Boys standing tall in Hambantota. Sunday Times. Sujitha. Miranda. 1 July 2012. 1 August 2016.