Colombo Hindu College
| Hindu College Colombo | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
77 Lorensz Road Colombo Colombo 04, Western, 00400 Sri Lanka | |
| Information | |
| Motto |
கற்றாங்கு ஒழுகுக (Katraangu Ozhuguga) (Follow what you study) |
| Established | 12 February 1951 |
| Principal | Iyampillai Rajarathnam (2011 - Present) |
| Staff | 120 |
| Enrollment | 4,500 (2006) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Color(s) | Chocolate and Gold |
| Website | http://www.chc.lk |
Colombo Hindu College or Bambalapitiya Hindu College is a Tamil language National School situated at Bambalapitiya, in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1951.
Services
The school provides Tamil and English-medium education for pupils aged 6 to 19 years in its Primary and Upper sections. In 2006, there were over 4500 students and 120 teachers. Nearly all the buildings are purpose-built and include the Science Laboratories, the Computer Room, the Libraries, and the Art facilities.
History
The College started as Pillaiyaar Paadasaalai (Pillayaar School) on 12 February 1951 by The Hindu Educational Society, Colombo with 55 students with 2 teachers.
References
- "Hindu College Colombo". chc.lk. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- "Colombohindu.com". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
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- ":: Welcome to Colombo Hindu College Old student's Association of Australia. ::". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- "Hindu Prefects". hinduprefects.lk. Retrieved 2014-02-16.