Historical glimpses of Holy Cross

by W.T.J.S. Kaviratne - Ambalangoda Special Corr.

The historical records of the Holy Cross College, Kalutara show that in an era as far back as the latter half of the 19th century, a Burgher national named Brohier had taken the initiative to start a private school.

The private school was functioning in a rented house in close proximity to the Holy Cross Church.

Since then a number of educational luminaries took up the reins of the college and continued its forward march with firm determination and selfless dedication overcoming numerous abstracts on its way.

In 1890, the Parish of Kalamulla, Kalutara, Rev. Father Wilkinson became the fist rector who was instrumental in naming the institution as Holy Cross English school, later registered as a grant in aid school by Rev. Fr. Leo Fernando who succeeded Rev. Fr. Wilkinson who was the founder Principal of Holy Cross College.

Rev. Fr. M. Herel hailed from Nancy, France became the Rector of the Holy Cross College for a period of 7 years since 1905 and was succeeded by Rev. Fr Robert Fernando who was responsible for introducing numerous innovative features to the Holy Cross College.

Holy Cross College of Kalutara which stands as a beacon on the majestic Holy cross Hill unique with its own enchanting nature's beauty constantly provides its everlasting rays of light on spiritual and intellectual guidance for the children not only in Kalutara, but in the whole of Lanka.