Friday, June 4, 2010

BOARD OF PREFECTS




St. Anne’s College has always been the lighthouse that
directed the young boys of this historical city along the path of success. She
has endowed thousand of valuable citizens to our motherland. In this success
story, the contribution by the prefects of the college is also noteworthy. We.
The new Board of Prefects have been fortunate enough to be vested with this
noble responsibility today.



BOARD OF PREFECTS

















HISTORY OF ST.ANNE'S COLLGE


The name of St. Anne's College, Kurunegala, first appears in the
Government Blue Book, in 1867.This was initiated during the
term of Archbishop Bonjean by Fr.Dufo . The number of pupils on
role in 1867 was 101.

The De La Salle Brother acceding to the request of the then
Archbishop, assumed duties at St. Anne's college on 1st
December, 1934 after purchasing the present land of 12 acres
for Rs.15000/= The arrival of the De La Salle Brothers to this
royal city, paved the way for the awakening of both discipline
and quality education.

Brother Hugh Ferrington, was the first Director of the institution.
He formed the Old Boys' Association in1935 and on 9th June of
the same year the Old Boys' Day inaugurated and then on the
1st of march 1940, the first prize Giving had taken place in the open
air under the leadership of the brother Casimir Ernest, a Czech
Brother.

The foundation stone for the first building was laid in 1941, and
the Brother together with 360 boys and 50 boarders moved into
the new uncomplete building in 1942. Brother Theoderet of
Mary succeeded Brother Casimir on 20th August 1943. He set up
a laboratory and started Science studies.







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