St. Joseph's College Colombo 10

With the foundation stone laid in December 1894, by the Papal Delegate for Asia, St. Joseph's College, Colombo, was declared open on 2 March 1896. [5] At the beginning the school had 211 students and 96 students in the preparatory school. Rev. Fr. Charles Collin, was appointed the first rector. The college building was formally declared open by Governor of Ceylon, West Ridgeway, and was blessed by Msgr. Zaleski, and the Archbishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Melizan.

The rector's office, the college office and the classrooms were all housed in the first building, the clock tower building. The college magazine was started in 1905. The Bonjean hall was the third building to be completed, by Rev. Fr. Charles Lytten, the second rector.

Rector, Rev. Fr. Emil Nicholas was the third rector appointed in 1912. One of Nicholas' achievements was the creation of the first religious association of the college, the Guild of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. [6]

Four years later, in 1919, another educationist, scientist and administrator, Rev. Fr. Maurice J. Legoc OMI was appointed the fourth rector. Continuing the expansion to meet the growing demand for education, in 1933, the present primary building, originally named "The Maurice Block", became the newest addition. The next large expansion was the south wing, a two-storey building to house classrooms.

Being a scientist, Rev. Fr. Legoc in the 1930's could foresee the significance of science in education and its role in a changing world. He took leadership in placing great emphasis on incorporating science subjects into the curriculum. As a botanist, he published Tropical Botany, a text that was widely known in Ordinary Level classes, both in India and Sri Lanka. Fr. Legoc was also responsible and introduced a scheme of scholarships for the under privileged students, making a difference to the lives of the needy and that of the future generations. Fr. Legoc's vision was to widen the provision of education, continuing to make a difference to the lives of those we had to reach. The initiative saw the birth of,

(a) St. Joseph's College South, later St. Peter's College Colombo in 1922

(b) St. Joseph's College Negombo Branch

(c) St. Joseph's College Wattala Branch

(d) St. Paul's College, Waragoda (1935)

(e) St. John's College, Dematagoda (1939)

On the feast of St. Joseph, 19 March 1929, the foundation stone for the College Chapel was laid by the Archbishop of Colombo. [citation needed]

Rev. Fr. Peter Pillai OMI was the fifth Rector, from 1940 to 1961, the first Sri Lankan, a great scholar widely respected in Asia. The Grotto at St. Joseph's, a replica of the Grotto in Lourdes, France, was built in 1940. The College buildings were taken over by the Army during World War II, but the institution continued education with branches housed in Homagama, Kelaniya, Gampaha and later at Borella.

I recently came to collect my leaving certificates from the school as I was a student who completed my studies for 13 years and I was heartbroken while I entered the upper school gate the security officers spoke to me in filth explaining why I can’t come on that particular day, they were all ganged up and they were verbally abusing me, I never expected a huge change in my school where I felt like I was an outsider

You people should teach your pool guy (Paalitha Peiris) to talk to women.this maroon ruin whole name of St Joseph college. He should learn to act more civilized not racist

A best catholic school in sriLanka. This school has a rich history since 1896. This school is very nice school. It has many classes and many sports in this school.

St. Joseph's College is, by popular acknowledgement, Sri Lanka's leading Roman Catholic School for boys. Effectively unchallenged, it has occupied this position ever since it was founded in 1896by French missionaries led by Rev. Fr. Christophe-Etienne Bonjean. Over the years, the College has seen many changes like all enduring institutions, it has often been obliged to adapt to the needs and constraints of the historical movement. Yet, in spite of inevitable changes, St. Joseph's has never deviated from its principal goal of producing men of faith, knowledge and virtue whose loved ones, fellow workers and society at large may safely rely upon, and, from whose labour and advice they may continue to benefit as they have already done for wellover a century.

Best catholic school for both sports and studies. Not the pioneers but the best. "In Scientia Et Virtute".

No stars should be given. Teachers are mediocre and they have their favourites. Quality and reputation has fallen drastically over the years.rampant bullying.

St. Joseph's College is a selective entry Catholic school located in Colombo,  Sri Lanka. It was established in 1896 by European Oblate missionaries led by Dr. Christopher Ernest Bonjean O. M. I.  The college enrolls over 3,500 students with a staff of over 400. Former students include Cardinal Thomas Cooray, the first Cardinal from Sri Lanka and President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The (Latin) motto of the college is In Scientia et Virtute, meaning "In Knowledge and Virtue". The school is a non-fee levying school, whereby it receives some state funding, relying mostly on funds from an extensive network of alumni worldwide.

School buildings cover 15 acres (61,000 m2) and include a sports complex, and an Olympic standard swimming pool which was built in 1952, incidentally it is the oldest swimming pool in a school in Sri Lanka.

Dear Sir:
Application For The Post Of Assistant Teacher.
I wish to apply to your school as an assistant teacher for Maths English and Tamlaght medium. Further I will like to mention that I have recently completed my Maths Training, Bsc Maths and PGDE following Msc Maths. I would be very much obligated if you could let meknow if there is a suitable vacancy for the above post. Hope to set a favorable reply. I am Teaching at Bishops college.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Miss. Rubynirmala. Kandiah.

I am a student in S.t. Joseph's College. It is a big school in Colombo. There are so many old buildings in school. It is a nice school.

Most Prestigious & Prominent Catholic Boys School in the country. It has generated many more personalities who has been continuously servicing the Sri Lankan society. It has many sports activities and extra curricular activities offered to students which help them to improve there general abilities and capabilities.

St. Joseph's College is a Catholic educational institution located in Colombo,  Sri Lanka. It was established in 1896 by French missionaries led by Rev Christophe-Etienne Bonjean. The college enrolls over 4,500 students with a staff of over 400. Distinguished former students include Cardinal Thomas Cooray, the first Cardinal from Sri Lanka and President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The (Latin) motto of the college is In Scientia et Virtute, meaning "In Knowledge and Virtue".

Undoubtably one of the best schools in the country which has produced top class experts in every field all around.

A great Catholic school for Catholic boys.not only for catholics but also for the other religions too.located at the heart of maradana (colombo 10). This school has a great history since 1896.