Forward be our watchward
Welcome to chundikuli girls’ college
On the 14th of Jan 1896, Mary Carter, a 27 year old British missionary, started a school for nine girls on the verandah of the Principal’s bungalow of St. John’s College, Jaffna. Her husband, the Reverend James Carter was the Principal of St.John’s College at that time. By the end of the first year there were thirty students on roll. Determined as she was, Mary Carter persuaded the Church Missionary Society of London to take the school under their wing. From there Chundikuli Girls’ College has grown to be a self-supporting school for day scholars and boarding school girls from ages 3 to 18 which is recognised by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, as a private school following the national curriculum. From inception, Chundikuli girls have been led by the vision of dedicated Principals with the firm faith “to go fearlessly along the paths of knowledge that will lead to freedom”.
The Ideals of Chundikuli Girls’ College
“ You must aim at an education that will widen your horizon and extend your rights and opportunities and spheres of activities. In your endeavour to assert your rights as human beings, do not forget your responsibilities in building up the nation. The forces which retard human progress are poverty, ignorance and class rivalry. These are the foes that must be conquered before our Island can be liberated and enlightened.
May all the Chundikuli girls hold fast to their high ideals of Christian Character and Service. May they go from strength to strength until they have fulfilled their mission as builders of a new Lanka. Let us be worthy of the faith, courage and devotion of those who gave Chundikuli its life and spirit and its promise for the future.
Be worthy of Chundikuli's past. Be worthy of the opportunities of the future. This college of our dreams is based on faith, hope and love. Let us do our part to make these dreams come true”
Dr E M Thillayampalam
First National Principal
1941 - 1950
CGC Highlights
129th Birthday
The 129th birthday of our Alma Mater was celebrated on 17th January 2025 with Mrs. Jeyaranee Venayagam, an old girl currently residing in Sydney, Australia, as the guest speaker.
Welcoming the Grade 1 Students
The Grade 1 students were welcomed by the Grade 2 students on 30th January 2025.
primary school sports meet 2025
The primary school sports meet of our college was held on 8th March 2025 with Mr. Ratnayagam Ganesalingam, Deputy Director of Education, Zonal Education Office, Jaffna, as the chief guest. Carter house emerged the champion.
residential camp for Little Friends
A residential camp for Little Friends was held under the theme ‘The Power of Kindness' from 7th to 9th of February 2025 in the school premises.
Athletic Meet 2025
The annual inter-house athletic meet for the year was held on 22nd February 2025 with Ms.Thanja Sothirajah, a former head girl and athlete of our college, as our chief guest.
Reading Month
To promote the use of library among middle school students, various activities were planned in the month of November in 2024.
Principal’s Message
Mrs. Dushyanthi Thuseetharan
Chundikuli Girls’ College is one of the pioneering institutions in the field of women’s education in Jaffna. The college has a long tradition of empowering girls through education, and several generations have passed through the portals of this college into the society as women who are esteemed not only for their achievements in their chosen fields, but also for their strength of character, spiritual awareness and commitment, sense of social responsibility, and independence of thought. We strive to provide a nurturing and disciplined environment to the students under our care, and the inspiring atmosphere at Chundikuli has helped in identifying and developing the potentials of the students, and moulding them intellectually, morally, and spiritually.