Tangalle Boys' School
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.
| Tangalle National Boys' School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | National school |
| Established | 31 October 1879 |
| Grades | 6-13 |
| Gender | Boys |
References
- Mithrapala, S. H. (28 October 2004). "125th anniversary of Tangalle National Boys' School to be commemorated". The Island. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- Weligama, D. (5 November 2004). "Computer education gets boost at Tangalla National Boys' School". Daily News. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- Miranda, Sujitha (1 July 2012). "Tangalle Boys standing tall in Hambantota". Sunday Times. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
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