Founded in 1848, Buona Vista College, in Rumassala, Unawatuna, Galle, was on the verge of closure with only 17 students and 8 teachers, when its Principal Karunaratna Ganewatta revived it with the assistance of donors and past pupils. President Maithripala Sirisena was the Chief Guest at an event to mark the revival of the school, [...]

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170-Year-old Buona Vista College gets a new lease of life

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Founded in 1848, Buona Vista College, in Rumassala, Unawatuna, Galle, was on the verge of closure with only 17 students and 8 teachers, when its Principal Karunaratna Ganewatta revived it with the assistance of donors and past pupils.
President Maithripala Sirisena was the Chief Guest at an event to mark the revival of the school, with Sarvodaya founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratna, a past pupil, in attendance. Pix by Sirangika Lokukarawita.

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