St.John's College, Nugegoda.

St.John's College, Nugegoda. Let's share happiness , knowledge , information & share everything special in our school.. Come and J.H. Wickremanayake

1918-1930 Rev. J.P. P.E. T.A.M. E.E. C. E. G.B.

Type : National School
Motto : Nil Desperandum "No Desperation"
Established : 1915
Principal : Mr.Buddhika Aththanayake
Grades : Class 1–13
Gender : Boys
Age: 6 to 19
Enrollment : 4000+
Colour(s) : Green and Black

Managers

1915-1918 Rev. Ramanayake

1930-1940 Rev. Wickramasinghe

1940-1960 Rev. Jayawadena

Head Mistresses

1915 August Mrs Eva Abeyrathne

1915 1919 Miss M.H. Labrooy

1919-19

22 Miss.Flamer Calders

1922-1931 Miss E. Bultjens

Principals

1931-1934 Mrs. Aldons

1934-1936 Mr. Rubasinghe

1936-1939 Rev.Clarance Peiris

1939-1940 Mr.J.H.Hill

1940-1947 Rev, Canon Herold De Mel

1948-1957 Mr. E.C.A. Nawarathnarajah

1957-1961 Mr.W.T. Canegaratne

1961-1967 Mr. Samarawicrama

1967-1969 Mr. Banneheka

1970-1983 Mr. C.K. Gamage

1984- 1994 Mr. L.A.J. Jayasundara

1994- 1994 Mr.R.A.R. Ranathunga

1994- 1995 Mr, S.Kodikara

1995- 1996 Mr. R.S. Jayasekara

1996- 1998 Mr. S. Athulathmudali

1998- 1999 Mr. Nevil Kularatne

2000- 2002 Mr. Asoka Senanayake

2003- 2007 Mr. Dissanayake

2008- 2009 Mr. J.M.K.B. .Jayasekara

2009- 2012 Major P.B . Liyangaskubura

2012- 2015 Major D.A.D Wanaguru

2015- 2017 Mr. L.W.M. Liyanarachchi

2017– 2023 Mr.Buddhike Aththanayake

Clubs and Society

• Prefects Guild
• Buddist Association
• Christian Association
• Media And Brodcacting Unit
• Photographic & Art Society
• ICT Club
• Science Society
• Commerce Society
• Art Society
• Dancing Circle
• Drama Society
• Western & Estern Music Association
• Sinhala Literary & Art Society
• Sinhala Oratory & Debating Society
• Environmental Society
• Innovations & Tech Club
• Leo Club
• Quiz Club
• Interact Club
• Traffic Control Board
• Scout Group
• St John Ambulance
• Astronomy Club

Sports

• Athletic
• Carrom
• Badminton
• Boxing
• Cadet Platoon
• Cadet Band
• Cricket
• Chess
• Gymnastics
• Rugby Football
• Soccer (Football)
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Volleyball
• Table Tennis
• Karathe

The Cyril Herath Memorial trophy (Johnian of the Year) is awarded to the best overall student in the school.Cyril Herath served as the country's Inspector Genaral Police between 1985 and 1988. The Cyril Herath Memorial Trophy has only been awarded twice in the school's history, 2011 and 2015. In 2011 Udesh Chandima Perera won this award and Navodh Jayasundara won the Cyril Herath Memorial Trophy in 2015. Traditional Fixtures

CRICKET
St Johns play Ananda Sastralaya in their annual Big Match and it is called Battle of Sri jayawardanapura.(battle of Japura)

RUGBY
St Johns rich and colorful rugby history. the “Frank Wilimber Trophy” which is played with the traditional rivals panadura royal. two more annual encounters for the “Wasantha Madola Challenging Trophy” were added to the Johns rugby fixture.

Thanks for keeping the College Flag Fly High Sir 💚🖤💚
14/03/2026

Thanks for keeping the College Flag Fly High Sir 💚🖤💚

Thank you for your tremendous service to St.John's College, Nugegoda. as the L.Cpl, Cpl, Sgt and WOii of 12th Battalion of National Cadet Corp, Sri Lanka.

And your service to the country as the Master Warrant Officer of 43 Colour Wing of Sri Lanka Air Force.

Old Is Gold album update 2026.02.20
20/02/2026

Old Is Gold album update 2026.02.20

“*Justice is not a privilege for the few — it is a right for all*. ⚖️On this World Day of Social Justice, let’s stand to...
20/02/2026

“*Justice is not a privilege for the few — it is a right for all*. ⚖️

On this World Day of Social Justice, let’s stand together, speak louder, and fight for equality, dignity, and fairness in every corner of our world.”




The hard work is done, and now it’s time to shine. Wishing the 2025 O/L Batch the very best of luck as you begin your ex...
16/02/2026

The hard work is done, and now it’s time to shine. Wishing the 2025 O/L Batch the very best of luck as you begin your examinations. Trust your preparation, stay calm, and give it your all! 🦅✨

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16/02/2026

26.02.12 Investiture Ceremony of Student Leaders
Video Edited by:-
Senior - Yosh*tha Samarasekara

The digital figures in the following album are secured under the copyright of S.J.C.P.A.S. and it is illegal to use any of them for any commercial purposes according to the intellectual property act of Sri Lanka. In order to use and manipulate any figures from this collection please contact the authorization of [email protected] . If you have any issues and complains inbox us or contact us using the given contact details.

©️S.J.C.P.A.S 2026

Radio remains one of the most powerful and trusted mediums in the world, connecting people across borders, cultures, and...
16/02/2026

Radio remains one of the most powerful and trusted mediums in the world, connecting people across borders, cultures, and generations. In moments of joy, crisis, and everyday life, radio gives a voice to the voiceless, shares stories that matter, and keeps communities informed and united. On this World Radio Day, we celebrate the timeless strength of radio — a medium that continues to bridge distances and bring the world closer together through sound.
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vag4PavEawdnnMZKDH1G



16/02/2026

🌟 “This marks a beautiful beginning for our Grade 1 students. As they take their first step into school life, we warmly welcome them to a journey of learning, growth, friendship, and success. May their future be bright and full of achievements. Welcome to our school!” 📚✨



Photographed by:- Junior Photographer - Sasen SathsaraThe digital figures in the following album are secured under the c...
07/02/2026

Photographed by:-
Junior Photographer - Sasen Sathsara

The digital figures in the following album are secured under the copyright of S.J.C.P.A.S. and it is illegal to use any of them for any commercial purposes according to the intellectual property act of Sri Lanka. In order to use and manipulate any figures from this collection please contact the authorization of [email protected] . If you have any issues and complains inbox us or contact us using the given contact details.

©️S.J.C.P.A.S 2025

04/02/2026

78 වන අභිමානවත් ජාතික දින සැමරුම. 🇱🇰

Script – Shivanka Sooriyabandara
Mixing – Moksha Perera (Moksha Anupama Perera Graphic Designing)
Video – Savindu Gosh*tha
Voice – Shivanka Sooriyabandara

Special Thanks

Mr. Dilan Nishantha Gunarathne (Our Principal)
Mrs. Apeksha Vidanagamage (Teacher in Charge)
Miss Shanya Fernando (Teacher in Charge)
All the teachers of St. John’s College, Nugegoda

Thank you to everyone! ❤️

සූර ,වීර , ධීර ශ්‍රී ලංකා රාජ්‍යයටත් විජිත වාදයට දණ නොනමා සර්ව නිදහසින් පිදුම් ලැබු ගෞරවාන්විත දේශප්‍රේමීයත්වයේ 78 වන අභ...
03/02/2026

සූර ,වීර , ධීර ශ්‍රී ලංකා රාජ්‍යයටත් විජිත වාදයට දණ නොනමා සර්ව නිදහසින් පිදුම් ලැබු ගෞරවාන්විත දේශප්‍රේමීයත්වයේ 78 වන අභිමානවත් ජාතික දින සැමරුමට සාන්ත ජෝන් විද්‍යාලයිය මාධ්‍ය අංශයෙ උත්තමාචාරය....🗣️🇱🇰

78 වන වරටත් අභිමානවත් නිදහස් දිනය සමරමු❕🇱🇰

03/02/2026

Address

St. John's College Highlevel Road
Nugegoda

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 13:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 13:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 13:30
Thursday 07:30 - 13:30
Friday 07:30 - 13:30

Telephone

+94112854875

Website

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