Past Principals...

2010 - 2017
2010 - 2017

Mr. Ranjith Jayasundara

Mr. Ranjith Jayasuudara assumed duties as the principal in 2010. During his tenure he geared the school more towards the international activities and competitions. Students emerged champions at various world class academic competitions  and also represented the college at World sports championships. Adding another wing to the existing award ceremonies he initiated the Award ceremony for International Achievements to appreciate and encourage the students who brought honour to their alma mater. After 34 years Nalanda was able to gain the Joint championship at the Hermann Loos challenge trophy in 2016.
1999 - 2010
1999 - 2010

Mr. H.U. Premathilka

Mr. Hemantha Premathilake was appointed the principal in 1999. His charismatic leadership stamped a golden era at Nalanda. He was the guiding light to the student body for more than a decade. During this period school reached its zenith in academic field by producing island 1st places in Advanced Level science & Commerce streams and at Ordinary level examinations. Sports & extra curricular activities gained its heights at national & international level competitions.

His dedication and commitment towards the upliftment of the college infrastructure had been proven with the additions of swimming pool, indoor badminton courts, squash courts and the new pavilion. New computer labs were initiated and expanded the existing facilities to improve the ICT knowledge of the students.
1994 - 1999
1994 - 1999

Mr. Edward Ranasinghe

Mr. Edward Ranasinghe was appointed as the principal in 1994 at a time when the importance of English education was being emphasized in various forums. Acting in unison, he launched a project to promote usage of English language among students. An English debating team was also established. Steps were taken to upgrade the playground. Ministry of sports and the old boys association funded the project. 
1990-1994
1990-1994

Mr. D. G. Sumanasekara

Mr. Dharama Gunasinghe left Nalanda in 1990 and was succeeded by Mr. D. G. Sumanasekara who at that time was the principal of Mahanama Vidyalaya, Colombo. Mr. D. G. Sumanasekara worked hard to improve curricular and extra-curricular, performance of students. Discipline, Punctuality and Attire became key issues of day-to-day life at Nalanda. This motivation resulted in a huge forward leap in standards of every thing from the morning assembly to the school closure in the evening.

The period also saw the laying of the foundation stone for a new three-story building comprising of 11 classrooms. This, was first put into use during Mr. Edward Ranasinghe’s time. Construction work of the New Language Laboratory.
1982-1990
1982-1990

Mr. Dharama Gunasinghe

Mr. Dharama Gunasinghe, joined Nalanda staff as a Science teacher. Later he was promoted as the sectional head of the primary section. Mr. Gunasinghe became the principal of Nalanda in 1982 when Mr. Athukorala left Nalanda after 14 years of dedicated work to retire from government service. He saw to it that Nalanda was well maintained in a very elegant manner. He also furnished the Malalasekara Hall, which was declared opened on the 23rd June 1990 by the then Minster of Education and Higher Education, Mr. Lalith Athulathmudhali. Hon. Speaker Mr. M. H. M. Mohamad also took part.

 
1969-1982
1969-1982

Mr. Sugunadhasa Athukorala

Mr. Sugunadhasa Athukorala assumed duties as the principal in 1969. Under his guidance Nalanda enjoyed one of its distinguished eras. He added many laboratories, classrooms, libraries, a hostel and the Malalasekara Hall to the existing collection of infrastructure so that Nalanda could open its doors for many more students. Along with this extra facilities came a wave of success in all spheres of academic and sports.

During the period an attempt was made to establish international relations and in the process foreign languages namely, Russian and French were taught. A student exchange program with Canada was also launched. Students and Teachers, who were fluent in Russian, went to Soviet Union to take part in the annual “Arctic” Holiday Camp many times.