Administration

Almost 1600 students receive their education 1000 in the Collegiate and 600 in the Primary Section.  The Principal manages the entire school with assistance from the two Stream Heads, the Primary Sectional Head and Sectional Heads.  Subject co-ordinators and Teachers in-charge of co-curricular and extra curricular activities are also appointed to handle other specific areas.

 The Prinicipal
Rev. Sr. Chandrika holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Masters Degree from De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines and a Post Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies. Sister is no stranger to our school. She served on the tutorial staff in 1997 and left to Ave Maria, Negombo, to become the Principal, though young in years. From Ave Maria, she was transferred to St. Lawrence’s, Wellewatte as Principal.
She has now assumed duties as Principal of our Alma Mater, as a very experienced and energetic Sister with a strong commitment towards the betterment of the School. We welcome you Sister and wish you God’s love and abundant blessings. May the Good Shepherd who has lead you into new pastures guide and sustain you with His rod and staff. May you find verdant pastures of peace and joy and moments of rest on the beautiful slopes of Mount, Leo our beloved Alma Mater.

 Staff 

 There are 96 members on the tutorial staff, 72 collegiate school and 24 in the primary section.  There are 5 on the Clerical staff, one librarian, one laboratory assistance and four minor staff.  There are Graduate teachers and Trained teachers.

SCHOOL ANTHEM Triumphantly we raise it the standard of our school Oh may we ev’r be faithful to our Alma Mater’s rule May Fortiter et Suaviter our motto ever be May all we do, all we pursue proclaim nobility. In former days what a mead of praise Was by our students keen And shall we of a later age be content with what is mean No. Excelsior shall ever be our cry to greater heights more noble. We’ll play the game not ask for fame Ne’er hesitate for trouble. As long as School days last nay more, Until our life’s last breath We’ll e’er be true, dear School to you Aye, true to you till death. So hoist the standard, raise it high, Our ideals higher still, For God and Country, Creed and School We’ll work with ready will.

The school colours are blue and white like the mantle that adorns the Blessed Virgin Mary and the beautiful expanse of the blue sky with its fleecy clouds.    The school crest is at the centre, an emblem of pride and privilege.  The school flag that has gathered generation of students transcending barriers of race religion class and language is hoisted at all major functions.  We stand tall under the banner of the Good Shepherd.

The Crest  The simple but beautiful white Lily is at the heart of the Crest. The white Lily is significant as it symbolizes renewed life, purity and the value of meaningful living. The green leaves add strength and dignity. Thus the white Lily on a solitary strong stem, with the spread of green leaves captures the essence of the school motto – “Strength and Sweetness”. It is beauty in depth-delightful, refreshing, thoughtful, wisdom and harmony- essential attributes of a woman who walks in the way of the Good Shepherd. It is believed that the crest was design when the school was preparing to celebrate 50 golden years.

MOTTO The Latinate phrase “Fortiter et Suaviter” engraved in the heart of every true Shepherdian is unspoken but self-evident something rich and beautiful. “Strength and Sweetness” is human, spiritual, divine helping to broaden and deepen the meaning of life and enriching all human relationships.