President's College, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
| President’s College | |
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| Location | |
  President’s College Location in greater Colombo | |
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Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Sri Lanka | |
| Coordinates | 6°54′24.81″N 79°53′33.51″E / 6.9068917°N 79.8926417°ECoordinates: 6°54′24.81″N 79°53′33.51″E / 6.9068917°N 79.8926417°E |
| Information | |
| Type | National |
| Motto |
Pali: විද්යා දදාති විනයං (Education Gives Humility) |
| Established | 4 February 1978 |
| Founder | Mrs. Soma Munindradasa |
| Principal | U.D.D.G. Ariyarathne |
| Grades | 1 - 13 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Colour(s) |
Maroon and Gold |
| Song | Sri Jaya Janapathi |
| Website |
presidentscollege |
The President's College is a boys' national school in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, Sri Lanka. Founded on 4 February 1978, its inauguration was the first official act carried out by President J. R. Jayewardene.
History
The college began with two grades- Lower Kindergarten and Year 1, with four teachers and 351 students. The school had its first sports meet in 1980, and began offering Advanced Level classes in 1988.
Initially located at Torrington Place, Colombo 7, the school was shifted to its current premises on 21 June 1983. It was given National School status in 1999.
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