Draft:Sandalanka Central College

Sandalanka Central College
සඳලංකා මධ්‍ය මහා විද්‍යාලය
Sandalanka Central College; සඳලංකා මධ්‍ය මහා විද්‍යාලය
Location
	Sandalankawa; Sri Lanka
Information
Type	National School (1AB)
Motto	(Add School Motto Here)
Established	2 July 1945
School district	Kurunegala District
Principal	Mr. Nishantha Kalum Kumara
Grades	6–13
Gender	Mixed
Language	Sinhala, English

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Declined by DoubleGrazing 14 days ago. Last edited by Auric 11 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Sandalanka Central College (Sinhala: සඳලංකා මධ්‍ය මහා විද්‍යාලය) is a co-educational national school located in Sandalankawa, Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1945 and has become a leading educational institution in the North Western Province, known for academic excellence, discipline, and technological innovation.

History

Sandalanka Central College was established on 2 July 1945 under the Central College program introduced by C.W.W. Kannangara, the father of free education in Sri Lanka. The founding principal was Mr. Vincent Subasinghe. Initially started to uplift rural education, the school gradually expanded to become a full-fledged 1AB school offering Advanced Level education in multiple streams.

Academic Structure

The school offers education from Grade 6 to Grade 13. Advanced Level streams include:

Science (Biological & Physical)
Commerce
Arts
Technology

Modern facilities include:

Advanced science and ICT labs
Smart classrooms
Language and media labs
Communication & Broadcasting units

Principals

Mr. Vincent Subasinghe (Founding Principal)
Mr. Somapala Dissanayake
Mr. J.M.P. Jayasena
Mr. Thilak Rajapaksha
Mr. L.A. Nandasena
Mr. W.A. Sugathapala
Mr. K.G. Ranjith
Mr. T.B. Gunarathne
Mr. Asanka Chaminda (– Oct 2025)
Mr. Nishantha Kalum Kumara (Nov 2025 – Present)

Prefect Board

The school maintains a prestigious prefect board with over 160 students, selected for leadership, discipline, and service.

Head Prefect: M. Kasun Harshana Dulmina
Deputy Head Prefect: Sineth Guwaneka
Teacher-in-Charge: Mr. Tilan Hettiarachchi

Media & Technology Units

Communication and Broadcasting Unit

Responsible for school announcements, social media, public programs, and live event coverage.

President: Mr. Kasun Harshana Dulmina
Vice President: Mr. Kushan A. Wickramasinghe

Media Unit and Technology Faculty

Handles school’s tech-based exhibitions and productions.

President: Nethmira Nimadith

Achievements

G.C.E. A/L 2024 - Island First in Bio System Technology: Nethmi Navodya
National Taekwondo Cadet Championship 2025 (Blue Belt, Male Category): M.M.R.T.D. Herath (Galle DTA)

Extracurricular Activities

Sandalanka Central College promotes a rich student life through clubs, sports, and annual events, including:

Prefects’ Day
Science and Technology exhibitions
Inter-house athletic meets
Vesak and Poson celebrations
Prize-giving ceremony
Media Day and school live broadcasts

External links

Official Website (Temporarily Offline)

Category:Schools in Kurunegala District Category:Educational institutions established in 1945 Category:1945 establishments in Ceylon Category:National schools in Sri Lanka