Sacred Heart Convent, Galle
Sacred Heart Convent is a girls' school in Galle, Sri Lanka.[1] The school was established in 1896 by the Sisters of Charity in Belgium due to a perceived need to provide a European education for young girls in Galle.[2] Today, the Sacred Heart Convent has over 2,200 students and 83 teachers. The present principal of the school is Sandya Rani Fernando.[1]
| Sacred Heart Convent Galle Sri Hardaya Kanyaaramaya ශ්රී හෘදය කන්යාරාමය | |
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| Address | |
Templers Road | |
| Coordinates | 6°2′11.76″N 80°12′39.7″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Government Public School |
| Motto | Latin: Cor Unum Anima Una : One Heart One Soul |
| Established | 1896 |
| Founder | Five sisters of Charity |
| Principal | Sandya Rani Fernando |
| Grades | Primary to G.C.E. Advanced Level |
| Gender | Girls |
| Colour(s) | Red and gold |
| Website | http://www.sacredheartconvent.lk/ |
References
- Sujitha Miranda (25 November 2012). "Sacred Heart Convent Galle has progressed beyond all dreams". The Sunday Times. Sri Lanka.
- A School with a Heart !
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