Reverend Sister Rita Mercy Fernando

(2003-2008)


               Reverend Sister Rita Mercy Fernando took her place at the helm of affairs as the 7th principal of Holy Family Convent, Dehiwela on the 12th of March 2003 in a simple ceremony in the college premises. She hails from the town of Wennappuwa, which has produced a large number of workers dedicated to serve in the Lord's vineyard.

 

On taking over the school, she immediately set about putting into effect all her plans for the future. Being a very mild mannered, polite and friendly person. She was able to build a friendly relationship with all those whom she associated. She had planned a great vision for the future Familians. She has always considered education not only to book learning but to develop and re-shape values in the students. So as to develop their total  personalities.

 

While giving due pride of place to her ideas concerning education, she looked into the materialistic requirements of the school. The buildings were given a face lift. A Cooperative(Book shop) for the students to purchase their requirements, A Library for the Primary School and a School Canteen was opened for the benefit of the Teachers and Students. She also had the Office Room Refurbished and the Entrance to the School made prominent.

 

She retired after serving the school for five long years. We hope and pray that the good Lord will grant Reverend Sister many years of good health to carry on the good work that she has planned for Holy Family Convent, Dehiwala.