Colombo Hindu College
| Hindu College Colombo | |
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77 Lorensz Road Colombo, Bambalapitiya Colombo 04, Western, 00400 Sri Lanka |
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| Motto |
கற்றாங்கு ஒழுகுக (Katraangu Ozhuguga) (Follow what you study) |
| Established | 12 February 1951 |
| Principal | Parameshwaran(2016 - Present) |
| Staff | 120 |
| Enrollment | 4,500 (2006) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Color(s) | Chocolate and Gold |
| Website | http://hcc.lk/ |
Colombo Hindu College or Bambalapitiya Hindu College is a Tamil language National School situated at Bambalapitiya, in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1951.The words of wisdom of this school is "Proud To Be A Hinduite".
The school provides Tamil and English-medium education for pupils aged 6 to 19 years in its Primary and Upper sections.The school consists of Primary section to Advanced Level section. In 2006, there were over 4500 students and 120 teachers. Nearly all the buildings are purpose-built and include the Science Laboratories, the Computer Room, the Library, and the Art facilities.
The College started as Pillaiyaar Paadasaalai (Pillayaar School) on 12 February 1951 by The Hindu Educational Society, Colombo with 55 students with 2 teachers. But now it's standing high with over 4000 students and 250 teachers.
On 19 September 2016, the School's first practice pitch was opened and cricketers such as Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Kulasekara were invited as chief guests for this historical moment.
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