Jaffna Hindu Ladies College crest

Jaffna Hindu Ladies College

“It ought to be beautiful, I live here.”

Our Legacy

Established in 1943, founded by Mrs. Visaladchi Sivakurunathar, Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College stands as a beacon of education, culture, and empowerment in the Northern Province. As a leading girls' secondary school, our institution is dedicated to nurturing confident, compassionate, and capable young women who are prepared to shape the future with knowledge and integrity. We nurture and empower young women to excel in scholarship, leadership, culture, and service to humanity while remaining a beacon of girls' education rooted in Hindu values, Tamil heritage, and global citizenship.

The Jaffna Hindu Ladies' Primary School, established in 1978 for Grades 1–5, continues to flourish next door. Mrs. S. Wickneswara served as its first Principal; today it is led by Mrs. S. Vakeesan.

Identity & Traditions

School Flag & Anthem

Our flag and anthem stand as enduring symbols of Jaffna Hindu Ladies College, uniting generations through shared colours, melody, and devotion.

School flag of Jaffna Hindu Ladies College featuring sacred lamp and Veena emblems

The flag of Jaffna Hindu Ladies College, proudly adorned in green and white, embodies the spirit and values of our institution. It serves as a reminder of unity and pride, inspiring every student to uphold the honour of Jaffna Hindu Ladies’ College in all her endeavours.

கல்லூரி கீதம்

திருமிகு மெங்கள் யாழ்நகர்க் கணியாய்த்

திகழ்ந்திடும் கல்லூரி - எங்கள்

பெரு வரு மிந்துப் பெண்களுக் கொளியாய்ப்

பிறங்கிடுங் கல்லூரி - உயர்

மருவுறு கலைகள் யாவையும் மின்பாய்

வழங்கிடுங் கல்லூரி - உனைப்

பெருகிடும் அன்பால் புந்தியில் வைத்துன்

புகழினை வாழ்த்தோமோ - உனை

வந்தே மாதரம் வந்தே மாதரம்

என்று வணங்கோமோ.

இந்து மதப் புகழ் எங்கும் விளங்கிட

இசைந்திடுங் கல்லூரி - இயல்

சிந்தை வளம் பெற மெய்ப் பொருளறிவைச்

சேர்த்திடுங் கல்லூரி - வளர்

செந்தமிழ் ஆங்கில வடமொழி அறிவைச்

சுரந்திடுங் கல்லூரி - உனை

வந்தனை செய்து பைந்தமிழ் மாலை

வாழ்த் தொடுசூ டோமோ - உனை

வந்தே மாதரம் வந்தே மாதரம்

என்று வணங்கோமோ.

மங்கையர் மாண்பை மன்பதை அறிய

முழங்கிடுங் கல்லூரி - ஒளி

பொங்குயர் அறிவுச் சுடரினை யுளத்திற்

பொறித்திடுங் கல்லூரி - இந்து

நங்கையர் வாழ்வின் லட்சிய மனைத்தும்

நல்கிடுங் கல்லூரி - உனை

அங்கையில் மலர்கொண் டன்புடன் பாடி

அனுதினம் ஏத்தோமோ - உனை

வந்தே மாதரம் வந்தே மாதரம்

என்று வணங்கோமோ.

கலைமகள் உலவக் களிநடம் புரியக்

கண்டிடுங் கல்லூரி - என்றும்

மலைமகள் கொழுநன் மலரடி போற்றி

மாண்புறுங் கல்லூரி - நித்தம்

நிலமகள் நெற்றித் திலகமென் றேத்த

நிலைத்திடுங் கல்லூரி - உனைத்

தலைமுறையாகத் தொழு துளங் குளிரத்

துதி சொல்லிப் பாடோமோ - உனை

வந்தே மாதரம் வந்தே மாதரம்

என்று வணங்கோமோ.

Listen to the college anthem

Vocals by Saarumathy Manokanthan (A/L 1995)

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Motto

“It ought to be beautiful, I live here.” Our motto reflects our belief that education is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about creating beauty in thought, action, and community. Each student is encouraged to make her environment, and the world she lives in, more meaningful and beautiful through her deeds.

College Colours

The green and white palette represents growth, resilience, and the radiance of learning, echoed in the flag and tie introduced in the 1950s.

Former Principals

This column honours the former principals whose vision, dedication, and leadership shaped the growth, values, and academic excellence of our college. Their lasting contributions continue to inspire the school community today.

Portrait of Mr. A. Cumaraswamy

Mr. A. Cumaraswamy

1943

Mr. A. Cumaraswamy served as the Acting Principal of Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College during its early years, while concurrently holding the position of...

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Portrait of Miss. Gayathiri Ponnuththurai (Mrs. Gayathiri Ganeshan)

Miss. Gayathiri Ponnuththurai (Mrs. Gayathiri Ganeshan)

1943 - 1944

Miss Gayathiri Ponnuththurai was the first permanent Principal of Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College. She was known for her strict discipline and firm approach...

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Portrait of Miss Muthu Atchchiah (Mrs. Muthu Somaya)

Miss Muthu Atchchiah (Mrs. Muthu Somaya)

1944 - 1945

Miss Atchchiah (Mrs. Somaya) was appointed on a contract basis from neighboring India. During her tenure, she upgraded the academic program from Grade 8 up...

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Mrs. Jemmarani Sittampalam

1945 - 1946

Mrs. Jemmarani Sittampalam, our fourth Principal, served the college for a brief period. However, her captivating English Literature classes left a lasting...

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Portrait of Mrs. Clara Motwani

Mrs. Clara Motwani

1946 - 1948

Mrs. Clara Motwani, who hailed from the United States, served as the next Principal of the college. Though educated and raised in the West, she had a deep...

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Portrait of Mrs. Sarojini Rao

Mrs. Sarojini Rao

1948 - 1954

The energetic young educator from India, Mrs. Rao, was a striking and memorable presence at the college. She was often seen walking throughout the school...

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Portrait of Mrs. Vimala Arumugam

Mrs. Vimala Arumugam

1954 - 1976

Mrs. Vimala Arumugam, who rose through the ranks from teacher to Principal, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving principal of Jaffna Hindu...

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Portrait of Ms. Pathmawathy Ramanathan

Ms. Pathmawathy Ramanathan

1976 - 1986

Miss Ramanathan was yet another remarkable figure who served our college as a Teacher, Vice Principal, and eventually Principal. She began her career as a...

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Portrait of Mrs. Thivyasironmany Nagarajah

Mrs. Thivyasironmany Nagarajah

1986 - 1993

Mrs. Nagarajah was appointed Principal after serving as a teacher at the college from 1977 to 1986. During her leadership from 1986 to 1993, the student...

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Portrait of Mrs. Saraswathy Jeyarajah

Mrs. Saraswathy Jeyarajah

1993 - 2006

Mrs. Jeyarajah assumed the role of Principal at Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College on 21st October 1993, after serving at the University of Peradeniya and the...

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Portrait of Mrs. Vethanayaki Perinpanathan

Mrs. Vethanayaki Perinpanathan

2006 - 2012

Mrs. V. Perinpanathan began her career at Jaffna Hindu Ladies' College in 1989 as a teacher. Through her dedication and selfless service, she steadily rose...

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Portrait of Mrs. Mimaladevi Vimalanathan

Mrs. Mimaladevi Vimalanathan

2012 - 2022

Mrs. M. Vimalanathan, an alumna of our school, joined as Principal in 2012, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a teacher, Deputy Principal, and...

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