Situated in the immediate vicinity of theColombo-Kandy Road, WP/KE MahaMaya Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kadawatha is one of the oldest girls' schools in the region.
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| Current Principal - Mrs. W.P.G.P.N. Banduwansha |
As a solution to the lack of a place-of-learning for the female children of the area, the school was established in 1924 in a small thatched hut on the Pahalawattha temple premises. The initiative for the establishment was of the "Crime Prevention Association" of the village, under the guidance of Ven. Rathanapala thero. Then, the school housed 24 students.
On 26th June, 1929, the school was relocated to the current location, altering its name to "Kumari Viduhala". In 1971, it changed to "Maha Maya Balika Kanishta Viduhala", and finally the current name "Maha Maya Balika Maha Viduhala" was dubbed in 1980. With the setting up of Advanced Level Science section, the school was upgraded to a grade 1AB school. At present, the school nourishes a student body of over 2100.
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| Ms. K.C.M. Daneesha Thathsarani - 2nd place: All-island Harmonium-solo, junior section, 2010 |
The mission of the school is to "introduce a generation of virtuous, wise and courageous young women to the global village, by building a meaningful life style through teachings of all religions, working with all Nationalities in harmony and developing educational and mental development of the child".
Enacting the mission to the core, the school exhibits a pass rate of 87% in GCE O/L 2010; a number of students gain university admission each year - 8 students from Commerce and 5 students from Arts in 2010-proclaiming Maha Maya Balika Maha Viduhala to have the best A/L results in Arts-Commerce stream in the zone.
In the Science section, 80% of the students has passed in Biology in 2010.seminars are regularly organized for the students of the school, with the aid of the Academic staff, under whose guidance high results are ensured.
The Aesthetic division of the school is prominent among its achievements. Ms. K.C.M. Daneesha Thathsarani won the 2nd place in All-island harmonium-solo, junior section on 2010. The senior singing group has emerged victorious in Provincial level competitions in 2011, and is now practicing for the National level competitions. In the same year, the junior singing group won 3rd place in Provincial level, as well.
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| Teachers in Maths Seminar |
The dancing troupes of the school have shown their capabilities at the National level too. Obtaining 1st place at the Provincial level for School Dancing and Drama Competition in the Junior-Group section, the girls went on to win National 3rd place in the year 2003.
In 2006, 2nd place Sabaragamu traditional dance-Junior and 2nd place in Oriental Drumming- Group section were obtained in the same competition series. Continuing its stream of victory, the school has claimed places at the provincial level since 2009, in various divisions.
Demonstrating rare talent, Ms. W. Chamodi Malsha was awarded "Best Theatrical Performance" in the Greek Drama Festival, 2009. In 2010, the school participated in the finals of the Greek Drama Festival, with Ms. Angela Malki Sirimanna declared "Excellent Theatrical Performance" and Ms. Vinya Priyadarshani with "Best Theatrical Performance".
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| Entrance to the school |
Arts and Paintings section has scored many a run in numerous Arts competitions, including "Dengue" prevention poster campaigns, with students reaching the National level every year. It also assists the school in designing the annual Vesak greeting card.
An apt portrayal of the school's undiscovered talent is the debating team. Established only a few months back, the team won the Sampath Sri Samaranayke Memorial Trophy, a debate tournament organized by Kirillawala Maha Vidyalaya.This is only the 2nd tournament the team has participated in.
Apart from the above, the school provides students with a serene library facility, a science laboratory and a highly facilitated computer laboratory. A commerce society, English literary association, Buddhist association, Girl-guides movement, IT society, little friends, Sinhala literary association, Science society and a Media unit have also been established to provide students with a greater exposure.
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| Computer lab |
Guiding all these, as well as numerous sports clubs is the current principal Mrs. W.P.G.P.N. Banduwansha and the Deputy Principal Mrs. Chandani Pathirana, who yearn to mould efficient young girls through the school.
Intending to expand the horizons the school is planning to hold a Musical Evening, "Ninnada", in March 2012, at the Tower Hall Theatre; and in February 2012, it is to have a large-scale Arts exhibition, for which both the staff and the students are laboriously working towards now. The school warmly invites ET readers to attend both these events.
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