St. Joseph's Boys' College () is a distinguished boys only primary to secondary (inclusive) school in the Nugegoda Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1953 by very Rev. Fr. Charles Raymond, who then was the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Colombo. St Joseph's Boys' College is a Semi-Government Roman Catholic school.
College Location Situated in 7th Mile Post, Nugegoda a residential suburb of Colombo, it occupies an area of 10 acres along the Subhadrarama Lane, bordered by St. Joseph's Church - Nugegoda to the east; Erabadu Mawatha to the west.
School traditions College anthem The school song is "In the revered capital of Lanka", which is sung at the start of the school day and on important occasions. The words of song were composed by Bro. Lal Fonseka.
Past principals The first principal was Miss. Gozmeo Indian. During 1985-2022 Marist Brothers took over the management of the school. In 2022 the school was taken under the administration of The Archdiocese of Colombo.
Principals NameEntered officeDeparted Office1953-1985Rev. Bro. Jerad Pieris19851989Rev. Bro. Gregary Appuhamy19891990Rev. Bro. Sunanada Alwis19901991Rev. Bro. Gregary Fonseka19911995Rev. Bro. Lal Fonseka19952000Rev. Bro. Charles Fernando20002002Rev. Bro. Godfrey Perera20022008Rev. Bro. Robert Miranda20082009Rev. Bro. Joseph Pieris20092011Rev. Bro. Chinthana Nonis20112017Rev. Bro. Noel Fonseka20172018Rev. Bro. Sunanda Alwis20182021Rev.Fr. Lakmin Prasanga Silva2022incumbent
Sports and extracurricular activities Houses There are 3 houses in the primary school and the collegiate school: Anthony Cooray Raymond
The house Raymond named for Fr. Charles Raymond, who were involved in the development of the school from the start.
Sport Clubs Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Karate Swimming volleyball
Co-Curricular activities Prefects Association The Prefects Association is composed of Senior Prefects and Junior Prefects from grades 10 to 13.
Clubs and societies Meida Unit Scouts Singhalese drama troop English drama troop Traffic wardens Team
Old Boys' Association The Old Boys' Association (OBA) is the alumni society for the college. Founded in 2000s, and was set up to further the interests of the college and its past and present members, and to keep former pupils in touch with each other and with the school. The OBA carry out development projects for the college.
See also List of Marist Brothers schools
References
External links Official St.Joseph's College, Nugegoda – official website
Alumni Old Boy’s Association of St Joseph’s College Nugegoda