St. Thomas' College, Matale

St. Thomas' College, Matale

මාතලේ ශාන්ත තෝමස් විද්‍යාලය

History

The school was established in 1873 under the verandah of the church, with 75 Boys and 12 Girls. In 1876 the Headmaster, B. Emmanuel, split the school into two, a Boys’ School and a Girls’ School. The headmaster of the Boys’ School, Leo de Silva Rev, was a diocesan priest from Negombo, who from 1880 to 1930 built the old row of trellis walled class rooms which still stands today. In 1881 the School was recognised for teaching of English. K. D. Fernando become Principal in 1881.

in 1901 the present Robinson Memorial hall was built on a land donated by John Croos of Negombo In 1904. Joseph Gregory Perera, an old boy of the School joined as a pupil teacher and retired in 1946. He was popularly known as “Joseph Master”. The head masters during his time were J. M. Direckse, A. S. Scharnignivel, L. D’w. Jayasighe, C. J. Rodrigo and Charles Robinson. Robinson was installed as head master on 1 September 1923. He retired as principal in 1958. Cadet Platoon (Junior) inaugurated on 10 December 1938 under the charge of J. B. Madasekara, Later E. A. Perusinghe, who was a Lieutenant took over cadetting.

The Scout Troop 3rd Matale was inaugurated in 1935 with F. de S. Gunawardena as Scout Master and S. B. Pamunuwa as his Assistant, when Robinson retired he was succeeded by George Denlow, who left the School after a short stint and he was replaced by B. J. Perera.

Education

There are more than 2000 students studying in the college. They have many facilities of studying like grade 5 scholarship exams, O/L and A/L and many more

Clubs and societies

The Media Unit of St.Thomas' College Matale

ICT Society

St John Brigade

English Society

Western Band

Thomians Green

U. N. Study Circle

Scouting

Cadet Platoon

Cadet Band

Young Inventors Society

Red Cross Society

Interact Club

Swimming and Life Saving Club

Science Society

Agriculture Society

Commerce Society

Christian Society

Buddhist Society

Roman Catholic Society

Astronomical Society

Art Club

Drama Club

Music Club

Dancing Club

Debating Team

Old Scout Association

Retired Teachers' Association

Old Thomian Cricket Association

Old Thomian Hokey Association

Old Thomians' Band and Cadet Members' Association

I'm a pupil of st Thomas's girls' school matale.❤ ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOL IN MATALE.❤

This school is the greatest place to spend our childhood and best place to get our education. Long yeard the Thomas mother!

This is my 2nd mother💙💙
2018'A/l

One of a best school in matale

Mother thomian ❤

Classes from grade 6 to 13. Bio, Maths, Commerce, Art, Tech streams available. Can study in English medium. Awesome place to have fun and educate yourself.

I Love My School. ( 2024 O/L BATCH )

Best SchThe school was established in 1873 under the verandah of the church, with 75 Boys and 12 Girls. In 1876 the Headmaster, B. Emmanuel, split the school into two, a Boys’ School and a Girls’ School. The headmaster of the Boys’ School, Leo de Silva Rev, was a diocesan priest from Negombo, who from 1880 to 1930 built the old row of trellis walled class rooms which still stands today. In 1881 the School was recognised for teaching of English. K. D. Fernando become Principal in 1881.[9]

in 1901 the present Robinson Memorial hall was built on a land donated by John Croos of Negombo In 1904. Joseph Gregory Perera, an old boy of the School joined as a pupil teacher and retired in 1946. He was popularly known as “Joseph Master”. The head masters during his time were J. M. Direckse, A. S. Scharnignivel, L. D’w. Jayasighe, C. J. Rodrigo and Charles Robinson. Robinson was installed as head master on 1 September 1923. He retired as principal in 1958. Cadet Platoon (Junior) inaugurated on 10 December 1938 under the charge of J. B. Madasekara, Later E. A. Perusinghe, who was a Lieutenant took over cadetting.[10]

The Scout Troop 3rd Matale was inaugurated in 1935 with F. de S. Gunawardena as Scout Master and S. B. Pamunuwa as his Assistant, when Robinson retired he was succeeded by George Denlow, who left the School after a short stint and he was replaced by B. J. Perera.ool in Matale.

This is the only leading school in Matale district and one of leading schools in sri lanka.
"those who stand for all that's good & great the boys of STC..

One of the best girls school in Matale town. There are student from grade 1 to GCE ALs.

Best school for sports in matale.start from grade 6 to A/L's.there are lots of facilities fro students

It's the best school I've ever gone...

I give 5 star for St.Thomas College because this is my school.

World best place and school. Love so much my school. till die Thomian

I love my school... A great place to be moulded into good ladies....

One of the best schools in the island
Love you Alma Matha😍😍😍

Its place is near the kandy matale road and you can see there st'thomas church in front of here

One of the best school in the island.🇺🇦

Best school ever in this city and island.