S. Thomas College Gurutalawa



	S. THOMAS' COLLEGE AT GURUTALAWA New Headmaster Revd. Nihal Fernando Profile • Name : Rev .Nihal J.R. Fernando • Born : 12th Nov. 1964 • Ordained as a Priest : 27th July 1991 Educational Qualifications: • G.C.E. O/L - 1981 • G.C.E. A/L – 1984 Higher Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Philosophy Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy - 1987 Baccalaureate in Theology Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy - 1991 B.A.Kelaniya University - 1997 Diploma in Counseling University of Dallas U.S.A - 2000 Appointments: • From 1991 – 1992 Kadalana Moratuwa Parish as Co – Pastor • From 1992 – 1993 Kotte Parish as Co – Pastor • From 1993 – 1996 St.AloysiusSeminary,Borella,Colombo.08 as Pre- Senior Director • From 1996 - 1998 St.Aloysius Seminary, Borella,Colombo.08 as Senior Director & Vice Rector • From 2001 – 2003 S.Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa as Chaplain • From 2003 – 2007 Christ Church Baddegama., Vicar • From 2007 – 2011 Christ Church,Mutuwal,Colombo.15, Vicar 2012 Appointed as the Headmaster of S.Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa.
Acknowledgment The Chapel Admissions Our Campus The Farm Equestrian Sports Guru Life Recent Events / Updates Development & Support Hayman Foundation Sherborne Volunteer Opportunities E-Magazine Swimming Pool Camps and Conferences Contact Us THE HEADMASTER Revd, Nihal Fernando I glimpse afar, the chapel tower, My heartbeat quickens, I hurry on, Reaching at last the trellised gate, I gaze upon the cherished scene I'd longed to see. Thro' all those years of wondering it lived with me in memory's store The College I love so well. Junius - The return		Our Founder Rt. Rev. James Chapman First Bishop of Colombo of the Church of Ceylon Leslie de Saram Benefactor and Original Owner of the Gurutalawa Farm First Headmaster and Benefactor Dr.R.L.Hayman, M.A., Ph.D. (Oxon).
		Canon A.J.Foster


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