AboutOur School
Discover our rich heritage, unwavering commitment to excellence, and the values that have shaped generations of successful women leaders.
Our Beautiful School
Excellence in Education Since 1950
Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders
One of the leading Buddhist Colleges in Kandy, located in the heart of Kandy Town near Kandy Lake and close to the Temple of the Tooth, producing a quality and excellent set of children to the nation.
Our Heritage & Vision
Gothami Girls' College stands as one of the leading Buddhist educational institutions in Sri Lanka, strategically located in the cultural heart of Kandy town. Our proximity to the sacred Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) and the scenic Kandy Lake creates an inspiring environment that nurtures both academic excellence and spiritual growth.
The school was initiated in 1928 with two teachers and seven students as the result of the pioneering effort of Miss Augusta Chapman. At the beginning, the school was named Sinhala Mixed School on Gregory's Road. Later in 1978 it was converted officially to a Buddhist school and was called Gothami Balika.
The building of the school was partly destroyed by a cyclone in 1978. Then the school was brought back to the present location after the construction of a three storied building. Altogether eight principals have served so far in the college, and under their guidance, the college has achieved its targets in various aspects.
Since our establishment, we have been committed to producing a quality and excellent set of children to the nation. We socialize a generation who protect the dignity of the motherland and excel in the working world with the best human qualities, combining traditional Buddhist values with modern educational excellence.
Our Heritage
96+ Years of Excellence
of Educational Excellence
Proud Alumni
National Awards
University Admission Rate
Principal's Message
Mrs. Sunethra Herath
Gothami Girls' College, Kandy
"It is with great enthusiasm that I address you as the principal of Gothami Girls’ College. In today's world adoptability is a key skill for success. My focus is to create novel opportunities to all the children to achieve excellence in every walk of life mentally physically and emotionally. With intellectual curiosity and problem solving skills our children preparing for a rapidly challenging future: Our school provides a safe stimulating environment for the students, to reach their full potential in academics. Our teachers at Gothami Girls’ College are highly dedicated and well trained professionals. As a team we constantly seek better ways to teach young minds. The school is not just about academics it’s also about personal growth, extracurricular activities and community engagement. I am committed to providing a well – rounded educational experience for them to explore their talents outside the classroom. Let’s commit to perseverance, resilience and unity. Together we will create the success story of Gothami Girls’ College."
Seven Decades of Excellence
School Foundation
Established as a Buddhist girls' school with 50 students
First A/L Batch
First Advanced Level students graduated with outstanding results
New School
Moved to current spacious School with modern facilities
Science Laboratory
State-of-the-art science laboratories opened
Digital Learning
Introduction of computer labs and digital learning
STEM Excellence
Recognition as a leading STEM education institution
School Identity
Learn about our school's key details, organizational structure, and essential information.
School Profile
Vision
"An Excellent child through an Excellent Education"
Mission
To produce an Excellent child, enriched by living Buddhist Characteristics, able to face any future challenges powerfully, with a well-Balanced personality, by facilitating effective learning situations.
School Crest
School Motto
උගතමනා ශිල්පයමයි මතු රැකෙනා
"Knowledge and skills are the treasures that remain"
House System
Our three houses foster healthy competition and school spirit
Augusta
Leena
Helga
Our Core Values
These fundamental principles guide our educational approach and shape the character of every student who walks through our doors.
Compassion
Fostering empathy, kindness, and understanding in all our interactions
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in academics, character, and service
Integrity
Building character through honesty, responsibility, and ethical behavior
Unity
Creating harmony through respect for diversity and collaborative spirit
Rules & Regulations
Guidelines to maintain discipline, order, and a positive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and character development for all students.
Attendance & Punctuality
Arrive at school before 7:15 AM daily
Regular attendance is mandatory for all students
Provide written excuse from parents for any absence
Leave school premises promptly after dismissal
Uniform & Appearance
Follow uniform specifications and measurements
Wear school badge and buckle daily
Long hair must be plaited with white ribbon
No unauthorized clothing or accessories
Academic & Conduct
Complete all assessments, projects, and tests
Participate in at least one sport or game
Maintain clean and tidy school premises
Mobile phones are prohibited on School
Important Guidelines
Essential rules for a safe and productive learning environment
Permission & Safety
Written permission from the principal is required to leave school during hours, and students must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday Activities
Holiday school attendance requires parental permission letter and teacher supervision for all activities.
Financial Responsibilities
Timely payment of facility fees and school development funds is required from all students.
Discipline & Respect
Maintain respect for teachers, classmates, and school property while upholding the values of Gothami Girls College.
School Song
SCHOOL SONG
ගෝතමි බාලිකා විදුහල අපේ
ලකඟන නළලත රන් තිලකේ
කීර්ති කදම්භය දස අත පතුරා
විදුහල් මව වොරැදේ
සදා අප විදුහල් මව සැරදේ
අවිදු අඳුර හල නැණ ඇස ඔප කළ
සතර නිපුණ කළ විදුහල අපේ
දෑ හැඟුමන් වැඩු දලගත සිත නැසු
දෙස බස රැස නැගු විදුහල අපේ
විදු සිප් සයුරක තරණය කරනට
නැණ නවුකාවට අප යොමු වූ
ලලිත කලා රස අප ගත සිත බැඳි
අපේ දිවිය ඔප් නංවාලූ
Our beloved school song celebrates the rich heritage and educational excellence of Gothami Girls College
School Assets
Essential elements that represent our school's identity and heritage.
School Flag
Our school flag represents the pride, unity, and traditions that bind our school community together.
School Uniform
Specifications:
- • Square neck design
- • Middle box pleats
- • Sleeve to shoulder middle
- • Skirt to knee middle
School Map
Our 5-acre campus layout showcases our beautiful educational facility in the heart of Kandy.
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