J. C. A. Corea went on to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.J. C. A. Corea created history in Sri Lanka when he was appointed as the first Sri Lankan Principal of Royal College, Colombo.
He became a master at Kingswood College, Kandy, and at Wesley College, Colombo. Corea was the President of All Ceylon Teachers' Union and in 1943 was appointed as Vice principal of his alma mater Royal College Colombo. In 1946 he succeeded Principal Bradby as the first Ceylonese Principal of Royal College Colombo in 1946 had held the post until 1953.
In 1946 he returned the school to its buildings at Reid Avenue after it had been taken over by the British Army during Second World War. During his tenure he had several infrastructure developments made and implemented the Free Education Scheme in 1947. He was also the first old Royalist (Royal Group of 1922) to become Principal of Royal College Colombo.
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After retirement he became the Warden of the Ceylon Students Centre in London and served as a senior diplomat when he was appointed Education Officer of the Ceylon High Commission in London. In 1983 the Old Royalists' Association in the United Kingdom was formed under his and Principal Bradby's patronage. His nephews were the Radio Ceylon broadcaster Vernon Corea and his brother Ernest Corea, who was Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States of America. Both were Old Royalists.
J. C. A. Corea was also the President of All Ceylon Teachers' Union. Then Vice principal of Royal College from 1943 to 1945. He succeeded as the Principal in January 1946 and held that position until June 1953. The J. C. A. Corea Trophy is awarded at the annual hockey encounter between Royal College Colombo and Trinity College, Kandy, in his memory.[2]
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J. C. A. Corea lived in Muswell Hill in North London in the United Kingdom for many years. He died in North London in 1988. His ashes were flown to Sri Lanka, accompanied by his nephew, Vernon Corea. The Prefects of Royal College Colombo lined the exit of the Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, as a guard of honour, when his ashes were flown to Colombo, draped with the Royal College flag.
Great Sinhalese Men and Women of History – Edirille Bandara (Domingos Corea), by John M. Senaveratna, (1937)
One Hundred Years of Education in Ceylon, by J. C. A. Corea, Modern Asian Studies (1969), 3 : pp 151–175, Cambridge University Press (1969)
Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon: Its History, People, Commerce, Industries and Resources, by A. W. Wright, Asian Educational Services, India; New Ed edition (15 Dec 2007)
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corea, james, clifford, aelian, corea, lankan, educationist, former, principal, royal, college, colombo, james, clifford, aelian, coreathe, first, lankan, principal, royal, college, colomboborn1904chilaw, lankadied1988north, london, united, kingdomnationalitys. James Clifford Aelian Corea was a Sri Lankan educationist He was the former Principal of Royal College Colombo 1 James Clifford Aelian CoreaThe first Sri Lankan Principal of Royal College ColomboBorn1904Chilaw Sri LankaDied1988North London United KingdomNationalitySri LankanEducationRoyal College Colombo Ceylon Medical College ColomboOccupation s Educator and diplomatParent s Gate Mudaliyar James Edward Corea and Frances Eleanor Terentia Ameresekera J C A Corea is seated by the side of his father Gate Mudaliyar James Edward Corea of Chilaw surrounded by his brothers and sisters Contents 1 Early life 2 Principal of Royal College Colombo 3 Diplomatic career 4 Death 5 See also 6 References 7 Bibliography 8 External links and sourcesEarly life edit nbsp J C A Corea went on to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom nbsp J C A Corea created history in Sri Lanka when he was appointed as the first Sri Lankan Principal of Royal College Colombo Born in the coastal town of Chilaw in Ceylon in 1904 he was raised by his parents Gate Mudaliyar James Edward Corea and Frances Eleanor Terentia Ameresekera in Chilaw His father sent him to Colombo to be educated at Royal College He then gained an MA in Psychology from the University of London and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cambridge citation needed Principal of Royal College Colombo editHe became a master at Kingswood College Kandy and at Wesley College Colombo Corea was the President of All Ceylon Teachers Union and in 1943 was appointed as Vice principal of his alma mater Royal College Colombo In 1946 he succeeded Principal Bradby as the first Ceylonese Principal of Royal College Colombo in 1946 had held the post until 1953 In 1946 he returned the school to its buildings at Reid Avenue after it had been taken over by the British Army during Second World War During his tenure he had several infrastructure developments made and implemented the Free Education Scheme in 1947 He was also the first old Royalist Royal Group of 1922 to become Principal of Royal College Colombo Diplomatic career editAfter retirement he became the Warden of the Ceylon Students Centre in London and served as a senior diplomat when he was appointed Education Officer of the Ceylon High Commission in London In 1983 the Old Royalists Association in the United Kingdom was formed under his and Principal Bradby s patronage His nephews were the Radio Ceylon broadcaster Vernon Corea and his brother Ernest Corea who was Sri Lanka s Ambassador to the United States of America Both were Old Royalists J C A Corea was also the President of All Ceylon Teachers Union Then Vice principal of Royal College from 1943 to 1945 He succeeded as the Principal in January 1946 and held that position until June 1953 The J C A Corea Trophy is awarded at the annual hockey encounter between Royal College Colombo and Trinity College Kandy in his memory 2 Death editJ C A Corea lived in Muswell Hill in North London in the United Kingdom for many years He died in North London in 1988 His ashes were flown to Sri Lanka accompanied by his nephew Vernon Corea The Prefects of Royal College Colombo lined the exit of the Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake as a guard of honour when his ashes were flown to Colombo draped with the Royal College flag Old Royalists such as Junius Richard Jayewardene President of Sri Lanka Lalith Athulathmudali a Sri Lankan government minister and dignitaries paid their respects at the Royal College Hall Navarangahala A memorial service was held at St Paul s Church Milagiriya See also editGate Mudaliyar James Edward Corea Ivan Corea Vernon Corea Ernest Corea Edirimanne Corea Family Union Chilaw List of political families in Sri Lanka Royal College ColomboReferences edit James Clifford Aelian Corea Archived 14 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine J C A Corea TrophyBibliography editGreat Sinhalese Men and Women of History Edirille Bandara Domingos Corea by John M Senaveratna 1937 One Hundred Years of Education in Ceylon by J C A Corea Modern Asian Studies 1969 3 pp 151 175 Cambridge University Press 1969 Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon Its History People Commerce Industries and Resources by A W Wright Asian Educational Services India New Ed edition 15 Dec 2007 External links and sources editOfficial Royal College Publications Royal College Magazine Library Royal College Library Alumni Royal College Union Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title J C A Corea amp oldid 1148463457, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
