My Alama Mater- St.Joseph's College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

St. Joseph's College is a Catholic educational institution in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was established in 896 by French missionaries, with Rev Christophe-Etienne Bonjean playing a leading role. The college has over 4500 students with a staff of over 400. Distinguished former students include Cardinal Thomas Cooray the first Cardinal from Sri Lanka, and President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The motto of the college is "In Scientia et Virtute", meaning "In Knowledge and Virtue" in Latin.

                                                          

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                                                                       Logo of the College

St. Joseph's College is a Catholic educational institution in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was established in 1896 by French missionaries, with Rev Christophe-Etienne Bonjean playing a leading role. The college has over 4500 students with a staff of over 400. Distinguished former students include Cardinal Thomas Cooray the first Cardinal from Sri Lanka, and President Ranasinghe Premadasa. The motto of the college is "In Scientia et Virtute", meaning "In Knowledge and Virtue" in Latin.

Religious affiliation(s): Roman Catholic

Established: 2 March 1896

Present Rector: Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel

Staff:450

Grades: 1 to 13 Local Syllabus & London A/L's

Gender: Boys

Age:5 to 19

Color(s): Blue & White