Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala is a National School with a high-flying and long history extending over 144 years. It has produced good citizens to the society who has always been superiors in both provincial and national level as well as extracurricular activities. The beginnings of the Sri Sumangala NS goes back over 142 years. It was [...]

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Giant strides by Sri Sumangala Hikkaduwa

By Sujitha Miranda
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Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala is a National School with a high-flying and long history extending over 144 years. It has produced good

The principal of the college is Mr.S.A.S. Sooryarachchi

citizens to the society who has always been superiors in both provincial and national level as well as extracurricular activities.

The beginnings of the Sri Sumangala NS goes back over 142 years. It was initiated as a Bilingual Boys’ School in 1870, closer to Galle Road, Hikkaduwa. It was then renamed as ‘Hikkaduwa English Language School’ in 1919. In 1935 with the taking over of private schools to the government, this college was acquired by the Education Department and was named as “Hikkaduwa Government Boys’ School”. The College began its illustrious journey in 1944, after being selected as one of the first few Central Colleges produced by the vision of the late Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara. 1959 was another landmark when the school was named as “Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala Central College” (Mixed School). Finally the school was enriched as a national school in 1999.

The College Logo

From these meager beginnings the school has blossomed into an outstanding multi ethnic, multi religious educational institution and Sri Sumangala NS, as per the Education Ministry classification, is an IAB category National School. An IAB category school has classes from Grade 6 up to Grade 13. The school offers science, commerce subjects and an art stream for A/L students of Grades 13 and 12.
At present the school educates over 1200, Sumangalians enjoying educational facilities guided by a staff of about 59 teachers devoted to the task of providing knowledge and skills. They assist the pupils in the development of aptitudes and attitudes – that are a prerequisite to character building and good citizenship. The

The College Premises

serving principal of the college is Mr. S.A.S. Sooryarachchi.

Students of Sri Sumangala NS carry admiration to their Alma-Mater each year by showing their talents at public examinations. They have produced first rate academic records in G.C.E.(O/L) and G.C.E.(A/L) examinations and have produced thousands of successful personalities to the nation.

Over the years, Sri Sumangala NS has earned its reputation in various areas of academic excellence as well as extracurricular activities and the students have gained the highest victories at provincial level, as well as at all Island level.

The college is highly strengthened by talents in sports. The 2007 Galle district scout jamboree was held at this school which brought them fame with the hospitality they provided. The same year P.G.Himesh Dulange brought more credit to the college by participating in the international scout jamboree, held in England.

Members of Staff

The college was fortunate to get a complete playground with a stadium in 2008. This enabled the students to uplift their sporting talents to international level. N.V. Dilshika Madushani was chosen to take part in the Malaysian Karate tour in 2012 and brought a Silver medal to Sri Lanka. The under 15 cricket team was selected among the 8 teams in the “Lakbima All island Cricket Tournament”. U.A. Gayashan who is a Southern Province colours holder is an all island finalist in the 110m hurdles. Moreover the students of Sri Sumangala have done well in the shot-putt, discuss throw, running events and long jump at provincial level meets.

The school Scout and Girl Guide societies are well maintained and M.A. Chandra Kaushalya obtained a wooden medal (degree) while

The winners of Island “Journey Through Nature” Scouting Exploration competition

K.W.A.N. Madushani won the President’s Guide Award. The college scouts team emerged first runners-up at the All Island “Journey through Nature,” Exploration competition held at Trinity College Kandy in 2012 while the Girl Guide’s team won the Championship in the same competition held at St’Josephs’ College, Kegalle.

Students who perform Dancing and Music have obtained prominent places at Zonal, Provincial and All Island level. An array of clubs and societies function with the purpose of recognizing, fine tuning and establishing scattered talent.

The school has taken giant strides within its span to enter through esteemed gateways to reach great heights and inscribe her name as a leading school in the province.

Performance of the College Dancing Group




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