Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa
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Prince of Wales College is a School in Sri Lanka
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The school is situated in Moratuwa
, a suburb of Colombo
. Prince of Wales' College ("the School") was founded in 1876 by Sir Charles Henry de Soysa
(along with Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa
) who was a famous 19th Century Sri Lankan philanthropist. At present (2008) over 4000 students (boys) are studying in the School from grade 1 to 13 including all main streams of secondary studies which include commerce, biology, mathematics, and arts.
Moratuwa which can boast of a high literacy rate and varied skills, has had its fair share of his munificence in educational, social, religious welfare and in many other spheres.
These institutions became fully government controlled schools in 1962 after decades of functioning as assisted schools. Both schools take great pride in producing over the years many distinguished men and women who have excelled in various spheres of professional, political, diplomatic, commercial and religious activity. Prince of Wales College can lay claim to two Bishops of the Anglican Church although a non-denominational school.
These schools have always held their own even during the era where schools in Colombo had an edge on social prestige and estimation. They did not fail even when their land and buildings were occupied by the allied forces during World War II and they had to contend with make-shift arrangements. The father of free education, the late Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara and Dr. T. B. Jayah, a former senior politician and Minister have both served on the staff of Prince of Wales College.
For a very long time they have created a niche for themselves in the field of sports. Prince of Wales College has produced many a cricketer of repute who at sometime or another played for the national side or the schools team. It can also take pride in having won the Herman Loos Cup for cadeting many a time in the past.
The crest and colours of these institutions correspond to those of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Prince Charles during his visit to Sri Lanka to attend the 50th anniversary of Independence, did spare some time in meeting and greeting representatives from Prince of Wales College, interesting himself in the history and development of the school.
Celebrations related to the 125th anniversary commenced last year with many activities in place. The start-off was an all-night pirith ceremony and a joint Christian service followed by varied competitions, joint sports meets, dinner/dance, televised joint carol service, socials etc.
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Prince of Wales College is a School in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
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The school is situated in Moratuwa
Moratuwa
Moratuwa is a city on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo main highway, 18 km south of the capital, Colombo. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west...
, a suburb of Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
. Prince of Wales' College ("the School") was founded in 1876 by Sir Charles Henry de Soysa
Charles Henry de Soysa
Sir Charles Henry de Soysa was a 19th-century Sri Lankan philanthropist. He was the wealthiest Sri Lankan during the 19th century.- Charles' father, Jeronis de Soysa :...
(along with Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa
Moratuwa
Moratuwa is a city on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo main highway, 18 km south of the capital, Colombo. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west...
) who was a famous 19th Century Sri Lankan philanthropist. At present (2008) over 4000 students (boys) are studying in the School from grade 1 to 13 including all main streams of secondary studies which include commerce, biology, mathematics, and arts.
Moratuwa which can boast of a high literacy rate and varied skills, has had its fair share of his munificence in educational, social, religious welfare and in many other spheres.
These institutions became fully government controlled schools in 1962 after decades of functioning as assisted schools. Both schools take great pride in producing over the years many distinguished men and women who have excelled in various spheres of professional, political, diplomatic, commercial and religious activity. Prince of Wales College can lay claim to two Bishops of the Anglican Church although a non-denominational school.
These schools have always held their own even during the era where schools in Colombo had an edge on social prestige and estimation. They did not fail even when their land and buildings were occupied by the allied forces during World War II and they had to contend with make-shift arrangements. The father of free education, the late Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara and Dr. T. B. Jayah, a former senior politician and Minister have both served on the staff of Prince of Wales College.
For a very long time they have created a niche for themselves in the field of sports. Prince of Wales College has produced many a cricketer of repute who at sometime or another played for the national side or the schools team. It can also take pride in having won the Herman Loos Cup for cadeting many a time in the past.
The crest and colours of these institutions correspond to those of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Prince Charles during his visit to Sri Lanka to attend the 50th anniversary of Independence, did spare some time in meeting and greeting representatives from Prince of Wales College, interesting himself in the history and development of the school.
Celebrations related to the 125th anniversary commenced last year with many activities in place. The start-off was an all-night pirith ceremony and a joint Christian service followed by varied competitions, joint sports meets, dinner/dance, televised joint carol service, socials etc.
Sports
The College has many sports and games for its students.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Gymnastic
- Hockey
- Karate
- Rowing
- Rifle/Pistol Shooting
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- carrom
and many more..