Principal’s Message
I would like to welcome you to this unique and prestigious College which is driven by the guiding principle of providing a rigorous, demanding education to nearly 5,000 students.
I, as the Principal of Harischandra college firmly believe that the real school is the fellowship of those who have gone before, those who are of the present and those for whose sake we strive to maintain and strengthen the traditions handed down to the future generations. It is the fellowship of many members in one body that we commemorate as we march ahead with renewed vigour and hope.
Today, The role of a school is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower its students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers and productive members of an ever changing global society.
Harischandra College does not project a singular academic focus, but provides opportunities by which any student of our College can unlock and discover their unique creative potential, taking learning beyond the class room.
We are excited about giving our students voice and choice within an environment where they are safe to try, fail and grow. The road to success includes using failure and mistakes as a continuous opportunity to reflect, review and rise again.
Dear students I have a bit of advice for you all as principals always do. Find your passion, power your passion and strive to achieve it. Keep focused on it. Many people who have succeeded have often failed many times before.
Since I assumed duties as the principal of Harischandra College, the past pupils have contributed immensely to many worthwhile projects at the college. I firmly believe that our college needs to build up a strong Alumni relationship by communicating openly and frequently with the past pupils.
Creating a web site for the college covers a wide spectrum of creative skills ranging from writing to editing and designing. I thank the entire team for handling a tremendous volume of work with amazing efficiency.
I wish Harischandra College a glorious and a victorious future.
U. G. Vimukthi Deshapriya Siriwardhana
Principal – Harischandra College Negombo
