Loyola College, Bopitiya, was officially started at the church premises of St. Nicholas church on 15th January 2003. This was a collective effort of the Archdiocese of Colombo and T.O.R. Franciscans. It was also culmination of the long waited dream of most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis the Arch bishop of Colombo and very Rev. Fr. Neville Fernando T.O.R. the minister provincial of the T.O.R. Franciscans.
This college is a branch school of Loyola College, Negombo. It is directly attached to the office of the catholic school general manager. Its management is owned by T.O.R. Franciscan Fathers. It is a mixed school.
Loyola College, Bopitiya, was started with the purpose of giving catholic education to the students of costlal belt. This is the only catholic school in the educational zone of Ja-ela. The age of college is only ten years. But she maintains her standard as the most popular school of the area.
College Motto
“Veritate ad Lumen et Vitam” ‘In truth to light and life’
Blue Great Oceans, Limitless Knowledge, Moving Towards The Horizons, Raising Competitive Waves.
White Showing Purity And Flawless Grace.
Maroon To Apply With Commitment And Hard Work and Diligence.
The Cross - God is Truth
Star - Light of Christ
Book - Life Giving Words of God
Motto - In Truth to Light and Life
College Rules
General
School commences at 7.25 a.m. and all students should be present on time and remain in school till the end of the session.
Leave of Absence from school should be notified in the Record Book
by the parents or guardians accompanied by a medical certificate if it
is more than 5 school days.
Prior permission should be obtained from Rev.Fr. Rector for travelling abroad and for any public performances
Boys
Grades 1 – 10 White Shirts and Navy Blue Shorts
Grades 11 – 13 White Shirts and White Slacks
Grades 1 – 13 White socks / Black shoes / Pocket Badge
Mondays and Special occasions - White long sleeves shirt
White Shorts / White slacks
The school dress code should be strictly adhered to.
Girls
Grades 1 – 13 White school uniform / 4 box pleats / 2 in front and 2
behind & black shoes / white socks / ties and pockets (With school
initials on left side).
Students are very strictly prohibited to bring any video games,
discs. Cassettes video movies, mobile phones and bad literature to
school.
Every student should possess a student Record Book and bring it
daily to school for identification. The loss of this book should be
notified to the respective Sectional Head.
Students should be at their best behaviour inside and outside the
school to maintain the dignity of the College. Smoking, alcohol or any
other addictions are strictly prohibited for students.
Parents/Guardians
Please read the above rules carefully ensure that your son / daughter follow them
Respective Sectional Head should be notified in case of contacting a student during school hours
Teachers will avail themselves at P.T.A. meetings and on every 1st Thursday from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m
Parents are kindly requested to clad in decent dress(saree) when they enter the college premises