In1919, just after the end of worls war 1 , Rev.Fr.M.J.Le Goc, The Rector of St.Joseph's College , Colombo , had a vision of a college in the southern suburbs of Colombo.While he was traveling one day on his famous motor bicycle with this ides in mind , Fr.Le goc spotted the block of Cinnamon land in Bambalapitiya which belong to Mr.E.C.De Fonseka.
The construction began on July 7,1921 and was carried out under the supervision of Mr.J.R.J.Jayasuriya, an alumnus of St.Joseph's College.In December 1921 , Rev.Fr .Le Goc confidently announced at the Josephiane award ceremony that St.Joseph's College South would open in January 1922
The Buildings were Designed by Rev. Fr. Le Goc him self & Because of his enthusiasm , the buildings sprung up in six months.The quadrangle in front had an oval drive running round it.Fr.Le Goc also incoperated the concept of Open Air Classrooms.
The Inauguration took place on Wednesday January 18,1922.The Railway Department made special arrangments for the transportattion od students from St.Joseph's College who were participating for the Ceremoney.A total of 204 students wrer admitted on that day & by the end of the year the number has risen to 268.The first Rector was Rev. D.J.Nichloas Perera O.M.I., While the current Rector is Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel.The total amount in roll at present is 6088.
Past Rectors of the College -
- Rev. Fr. Maurice J. Le Goc Founder
- Rev. Fr. D. J. Nicholas Perera
- Rev. Fr. Basil Weeratunge
- Rev. Fr. Arthur Nichlous Fernando
- Rev. Fr. Mervyn Weerakkody
- Rev. Fr. Theodore E. Peiris
- Rev. Fr. Claver Perera
- Rev. Fr. Francis Madiwela
- Rev.Fr. Joe E. Wickramasinghe
- Rev.Fr.Felician Perera
- Rev.Fr.Travis Gabriel
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