St. Anne's College, Kurunegala
| St. Anne's College – Kurunegala ශාන්ත ආනා විදුහල |
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St. Anne's Street 7°29′14″N 80°21′34″E / 7.487357°N 80.359527°ECoordinates: 7°29′14″N 80°21′34″E / 7.487357°N 80.359527°E Kurunegala, North Western Sri Lanka |
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| School type | Public |
| Motto |
Latin: POSSUMUS (We can!) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Brother Hugh Ferrington |
| Status | Open |
| Principal | Rev. Brother Ernest Tarcisius |
| Grades | Class 1 – 13 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 6 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 3000+ |
| Medium of language | Sinhala & English |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Classrooms | 70+ |
| Area | 12 acres (49,000 m2) |
| Houses | De La Salle, Benildus, Solomon, Miguel |
| Colour(s) |
Green, Gold & Blue |
| Song | Green Gold & Blue |
| Pupils | Annites |
| Website | sac-kuru.com |
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Green, Gold & Blue
St. Anne's College (also referred to as St. Anne's College Kurunegala, Kurunegala St.Anne's, or simply as St. Anne's ) is a Catholic boys' school located in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Started by Rev. Bro. Hugh Ferrington in 1867. Students of St. Anne's College are known as Annites.
Situated in central area of Kurunegala, It occupies 12 acres (49,000 m2) along St. Anne's street, boarded by Holy Family Convent to the east, St. Anne's Cathedral to the west and Maliyadeva College to the north.
The college is funded by Ministry of Education. The principal is the head of the school and is appointed by De La Salle Brothers. Principal is assisted by two vice principals and an assistant principal. The school is divided into primary school and upper school and primary school is coming under a deputy principal. The college educates close to 3000 students in both secondary and primary education. Administration of the college hostel is carried out by the Warden under supervision of the Principal.
Since its establishment the main medium of education had been English; however with Sinhala becoming the official language the medium of education was changed to Sinhala. Since 2002 English has been reintroduced as a medium of education at the College. Students may select one of the two mediums after grade 5 in which to conduct their studies.
Admission to the school is very competitive. Students who qualify requirements can enter to grade 1. Also students can enter through grade 5 government scholarship exam and GCE Ordinary Level in Sri Lanka.
The school is located in an area of 12 acres (49,000 m2) where the primary school and the upper school are located. It is equipped with facilities such as science and computer laboratories, class rooms etc. This includes the 'La Salle Auditorium' which is one of the biggest auditorium in the area.
Sport plays a major part in school's activities. The school's facilities include a swimming pool and a modern cricket ground, basketball courts within the school premises.
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