"A mind that is always steady and content"
One of the oldest and most respected government schools in Kalutara District, nurturing over 2,000 students with Buddhist values and academic excellence since 1878.
Government 1AB National School serving Horana since 1878 - "හොරණ නගරයේ හදවත" (The Heart of Horana)
Located in central Horana, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Offering comprehensive education from Grade 1 to Grade 13 in Sinhala medium with English support for A/L streams. Proudly serving as "හොරණ නගරයේ හදවත" - The Heart of Horana since 1878.
Our Vision for Excellence
To develop students who are disciplined, creative, and deeply connected to their cultural heritage while being prepared for the modern world.
Fostering academic excellence and innovation
Developing responsible and law-abiding citizens
Promoting cultural heritage and traditional values
Building strong character through Buddhist principles
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Consistently high academic achievements and standards
Experienced and committed teaching staff
Over 147 years of educational excellence
Well-equipped classrooms and laboratories
Comprehensive guidance and counseling services
Strong emphasis on traditional and moral values
Don Pedrick College
Welcome to Don Predrick Maha Vidyalaya, one of the oldest and most respected government schools in the Kalutara District. Since our founding in 1878, we have been committed to providing quality education that shapes well-rounded, disciplined citizens.
Our motto "සදා සිත් ද සෙපය" and our identity as "හොරණ නගරයේ හදවත" (The Heart of Horana) reflects our central role in the community and our mission to develop students with knowledge, skills, and strong character who uphold equality, lawfulness, and moral responsibility as a government school.
With over 2000 students and nearly 100 qualified teachers, we continue to excel in academics, traditional arts, sports, and character development. Our improved O/L pass rate of 84% and consistent university admissions reflect our commitment to excellence as a government 1AB National School.
Mr. Suasantha Jayanal - Principal
Leading Excellence Since 1878 - හොරණ නගරයේ හදවත
A vibrant blend of 8 clubs and societies that shape well-rounded individuals
Traditional and modern dance performances
Traditional and modern dance performances
Promoting scientific research and innovation among students
Promoting scientific research and innovation among students
Preserving and promoting Sinhala language and literature
Preserving and promoting Sinhala language and literature
Theatrical performances and storytelling
Theatrical performances and storytelling
Girls U-15 Throwball Bronze Medal winners
District Level
District Championships
Provincial Level
Provincial Championships
Girls U-15 Bronze Medal
All-Island Bronze Medal
Regional Champions
Regional Championships
National Participants
National Meet Participation
District Level
District Competitions
Celebrating academic and extracurricular achievements of students
Celebrating academic and extracurricular achievements of students
Traditional New Year celebrations and cultural performances
Traditional New Year celebrations and cultural performances
Inter-house sports competitions and athletic events
Inter-house sports competitions and athletic events
"Don Predrick College nurtured my love for music and gave me the foundation for my career in Sinhala cinema."
"The science education I received at Don Predrick College was exceptional and helped me excel in my medical career."
"My daughter has been studying here for 3 years, and I am impressed with the quality of education."
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147 වැනි සංවත්සරය නිමිත්තෙන් විශේෂ ධර්ම දේශනයක්
දොන් පේද්රික් විද්යාලයේ 147 වැනි සංවත්සරය උදා කරමින්, හංවැල්ලේ මේධංකර ස්වාමීන් වහන්සේ විසින් විශේෂ ධර්ම දේශනයක් පැවැත් විය.
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Don Pedrick College
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