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Our Story

The Inception

Major Milestones of
St. John Paul II Network of Education

Founded on September 4, 2012, by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Dewsritha Valence Mendis and Very Rev. Fr. Neville Coonghe, St. John Paul II Institute of Higher Education provide opportunities for talented underprivileged youth in the Diocese of Chilaw.

St. John Paul II English Medium College, Wennappuwa, opened on April 30, 2014, with pioneers Very Rev. Fr. Neville Coonghe, Rev. Sr. Anne Muriel, Mrs. Mary Anne, and Miss Ramani Liyanage. The new school premises were blessed by Rev. Fr. Peter Charles and Rev. Fr. Eric, marking a significant milestone for Catholic education.

St. John Paul II International College, Wennappuwa, was founded on September 10, 2015, by Very Rev. Fr. Neville Coonghe. The school was established to deliver the Cambridge curriculum which sets a global standard for education, identified by the worldwide universities and organizations.

 

There were 4 teachers and 25 students at the commencement of the school. The classes were operated LKG, UKG, Primary I and Primary II.

 

The school was able to grow the passion of learning internationally recognized and inspiring course of studies. In 2023 the first Cambridge Ordinary level students were sat for the qualifications.

St. John Paul II English Medium College, Chilaw, founded on January 5, 2017, as the network’s third school, provides Catholic education under the leadership of Very Rev. Fr. Neville Coonghe and Principal Rev. Sr. Shirmila Artigala.

St. John Paul II English Medium College, Puttalam, founded on January 8, 2018, in the heart of Puttalam city, led by Very Rev. Fr. Neville Coonghe and Principal Rev. Sr. Pavalaranee A.C.

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Our Core Values

Guiding Principles for Excellence and Integrity

Faith in God, Treasuring Holiness.

Faith in God is our foundation, guiding us to treasure holiness and integrate these core values into our Catholic education, fostering spiritual growth and moral integrity.

Truth : Understanding the Reality.

Truth – Embracing truth and understanding reality are essential in our Catholic education, empowering students with knowledge, critical thinking, and a commitment to authenticity and integrity in life.

Wisdom : Realization of the importance of integrity of life.

Wisdom – Realizing the importance of integrity in life, our Catholic education fosters wise decision-making, moral development, and ethical principles, shaping students into compassionate and responsible individuals.

Love for God and fellow human beings.

Love – Embracing love for God and fellow human beings, our Catholic education nurtures compassion, empathy, and a strong sense of community, fostering harmonious and meaningful relationships.

ACCREDITATIONS WITH LOCAL AND FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

Accreditations

St. John Paul II Network of Education proudly holds multiple accreditations, ensuring our commitment to academic excellence and quality education.

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