Batapola Madya Maha Vidyalaya is the only Madya Maha Vidyalaya in the Ambalangoda Electorate which is situated in a scenic and pleasant environment. It has set an example to their counterparts giving priority to agriculture by cultivating in the school environment. With the intention of starting an English medium school at Batapola, the Buddhist School [...]

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Batapola MMV Ambalangoda produces sons of the soil

By Sujitha Miranda
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Batapola Madya Maha Vidyalaya is the only Madya Maha Vidyalaya in the Ambalangoda Electorate which is situated in a scenic and

The principal of the college, K.K.Gnanasiri

pleasant environment. It has set an example to their counterparts giving priority to agriculture by cultivating in the school environment.

With the intention of starting an English medium school at Batapola, the Buddhist School OBA established the Batapola Junior School at Kahatapitiya in 1946 with 15 students. The first principal was Mr. Peter Rajapaksha. As the school was established in a small hut at Kahatapitiya, then principals made a huge effort to get a permanent building and succeeded in 1959 by moving to the present premise. The Advanced Level Arts stream was started in 1958 and the school was upgraded as a Maha vidyalaya. Later in 1980 the school was promoted to Madya Maha Vidyalaya.

Today Batapola MMV caters to a large number of students amounting to over 2,000 students and has a tutorial staff of 74. The serving principal of the college, K.K. Gnanasiri is assisted by the deputy principals, S.L.G.D.A. Weerasiriwardana, E.S.Ramyalal and Mrs. M.G.Sumana.

The College Environment

Today, Batapola MMV is equipped with two science laboratories, a computer unit, a renovated playground, media unit and many other buildings. The section of the school that strikes a newcomer is the Vegetable and Herbal Garden. These set an example to their counterparts in other schools by giving priority to agriculture and cultivating in the school environment. The Principal stated that students of the post primary classes devote their leisure hours to agriculture and that they took a keen interest in it as a gainful hobby.
Every year Batapola MMV’s name is highlighted in every sphere of education such as the Advanced Level, Ordinary Level or in Sports or even at National level. They bask in the fact that over 67% who took up the G.C.E.(O/L) examination and over 79% in the G.C.E.(A/L) examinations have brought success to the school. The A/L students bring credit to the school by entering many universities.

The Batapola MMV is full of extracurricular activities such as sports, games, various societies, a media unit, environmental brigades, aesthetic unit, etc. They annually bring not only provincial level successes but also the national level. They excel in all sport events such as Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Volleyball, Netball and Karate. All these activities bring all-

The College Cadet Corp

Island victories to the college. The College volleyball teams are one of the best examples to prove their sporting talent. They became champions in the under 14 Championship 2011 by defeating all the leading schools in the province. The cricket team was placed among the best 16 teams in the island.
Students who perform Dancing, Art and Music have obtained noreworthy places at Zonal, Provincial and All Island levels. The school dancing troop bagged the first place at the All Island Dance and Drama competitions in 2011. The students of Batapola MMV have done well at All Island art competitions as well.

Batapola MMV gained another fine victory in the Home Science section of the college. A girl and a boy bagged all Island first and third places at the All Island Home Science competition.

The College Dancing Group

Batapola MMV has contributed great leaders and noble sons to the entire world under great teachers, giving the correct guidance such as Prof. M.W. Sugathapala De Silva, Scientist, Suborn University, A.B.G. De Silva, former French Ambassador, Professor J.P. Ananda, Lecturer H.P. Munidasa, P.M. Janapriya Attorney-at-law and many other officers to government and private organisations.

Batapola MMV is ranked highly in the education field in the Ambalangoda Zone for playing a huge role in education and extracurricular activities.

Thus the wheel has now accomplished a full circle, and from its humble beginnings, it has succeeded in raising self-reliant, full of pride for its feats – yet, with a glowing and unassuming nature – as a renowned school in the province.

The College Western Band




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