Our Story
A Century in the Hills
Founded on 7th May 1926, Gamini Central College was established through the efforts of the Nuwara Eliya Young Men's Buddhist Association under the leadership of C.M.C. Silva.
At a time when missionary education dominated the region, the school emerged to provide Sinhala Buddhist education opportunities for the children of Nuwara Eliya and the hill country.
Over the decades, Gamini Central College grew into one of the most respected national schools in Sri Lanka's central highlands.
Historical Milestones
A Hundred-Year Journey
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1926
School established on 7th May 1926.
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1950
School brought under government administration.
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1956
Elevated to Maha Vidyalaya status.
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1973
Official school crest introduced.
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1983
Became a Central College.
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1994
Declared a National School on 24th May 1994.
The Past Pupils Association
The Past Pupils Association exists to reconnect generations of Gaminians across Sri Lanka and around the world.
The Association supports the school through development projects, alumni engagement, student support initiatives, mentorship, networking, and preservation of the college's heritage.
As the college celebrates its centenary, the Association aims to build a stronger global community of Gaminians for future generations.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Fellowship
Building lifelong connections among Gaminians everywhere.
Service
Supporting the school and its students through meaningful initiatives.
Leadership
Encouraging mentorship, professionalism, and responsibility.
Legacy
Protecting and celebrating a century of Gamini history.
"One School. One Legacy."
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