Richmond College, Galle
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Richmond College (Sinhala: රිච්මන්ඩ් විද්යාලය) is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka which was established as Galle High School in 1876.[4] The founder of school was the Wesleyan Missionary George Bough. The first principal of the school was Rev Samuel Langdon.[5] In 1882, it was renamed Richmond College. Richmond College is the first Wesleyan Methodist school to be established in Asia.[6] The former school of Richmond College known as the 'Galle School' dates back to July 1814.[7]
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Coordinates | 6°3′10″N 80°12′17″E |
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Type | Government public school |
Motto | Nisi Dominus Frustra ("Without the Lord, everything is in vain" - adapted from Psalm 127) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Methodist |
Established | 1 May 1876; 148 years ago (1 May 1876)[1] |
Founder | George Bough, Methodist Church of Great Britain |
Principal | P. S. Pushpakumara[2] |
Grades | Primary to GCE A/L |
Gender | Boys |
Age | 6 to 19 |
Enrollment | 6,500 |
Colour(s) | Maroon, Electric blue and Navy blue |
Song | "Richmond Anthem" [3] |
Alumni | Old Richmondites |
Website | Official school website |
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