Sri Sumangala BV Panadura has done well in studies and sportsSri Sumangala Balika Vidyalaya Panadura which has a proud history of eighty nine years is one of the leading and popular schools in Sri 

Lanka. In 1924, Mr.P.De.S.Kularathna with some other benefactors took an initiative to establish Sri Sumangala B.M.V. at Rankoth Vihara premises with 25 students. Also there were some other benefactors and dedicated principals who lavishly spent their wealth and energy to start and run the school. Mrs. Hilda Kularathna’s name has been written in the school history as the first principal of Sri Sumangala Balika Vidyalaya. Ms. Lucy Vinson Holiday, Miss. Reeta Dolarase, Mrs. Sirimanna, Mrs. Elsi Kook,

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Mrs.L.Vincent and Mrs. Maline Ransooriya, as principals who have given marvelous services to the institution. They also tried to inculcate the spiritual habits of the children as a Buddhist school.

During Mrs. Maline Ransooriya’s period, in 1960 the school came under government and Mrs. Ranasooriya was able to steer the institution ahead overcoming many challenges. During this period the school had many patrons. As a result the number of students increased and the school showed its true colours in every sphere both in academic and extracurricular activities. In 1991 the government

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declared the school as a ‘National School’.

Presently with over 3600 stuents and 145 teachers, Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya has spread out its administrative need for effortless administration. The Principal, Mrs.A.D.S.S.Nepa with the assistance from the Vice-Principals, guided the school to the path of success.

College Aerobic Team performing at the School Sports meet

As a 1AB National School, observing the government educational curriculum in Sinhala Medium from Grade 1 to 13 and English medium from 6 to 13 and the special Education Unit functions effectively here.

At present, the school is in an excellent position as the results of Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E.(O/L) and G.C.E(A/L) are well ahead. Annually more than 150 students enter national universities and has produced distinguished and renowned personalities to the country and has been honoured as pioneers of various professional fields of expertise. The dedication of the teachers has guided the students to obtain the highest achievements in the public examinations.

The college is proud of theGrade 5 scholarship examination which brought 61

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passes in 2011 and 47 in 2012 examinations. G.C.E. (O/L) always produces extraordinary results. 2012 O/L brought thirty two 9A’s and twenty nine 8A’s. The school presently has Advance Level classes in Bio-Science, Physical Science, Commerce and Arts. And also

Lakshini Sarngi who placed 5th in the long jump event at the ASIAN GAMES 2012

Sumana Balika has produced excellent results in G.C.E.(A/L) with the help of proficient graduate tutors. Annually more than 20 students get 3A’s.

The College has more than 30 clubs and societies, which gives students an opportunity to gain knowledge in various disciplines and also portray their hidden talents and skills in public; they also give an opportunity for students to show their leadership capabilities. By selecting any society one can obtain their Information, Achievements, Photographs and many more…..

We are proud to say that Lakshini Sarngi of Grade 11 was placed 5th in the long jump event at the ASIAN GAMES 2012, bringing glory to the school.

Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura accumulated 192 ½ points to win the championship trophy at the Panadura Divisional Inter-School Sports Competitors held at the Panadura Public Grounds recently. The Sports meet was carried out successfully under the patronage of Western province Asst. Director in Sports Education, Upali Amarathunga. Panadura Divisional Education Director Kapila Meddegoda, and Kalutara Inservice Advisor in Sports Education Kantha Meegammuwage also took part in the event.

Royal College, Panadura collected 186 ½ points and emerged runner-up. Sri Sumangala Boys College, with 156 points was placed third and the 4th place was won by Wadduwa Central College with 107 points Lyceum International School with 81 points obtained the 5th place Championship and runner-up trophies were distributed by Western Province Education Director (Sports) Upali Amaratunga with the participation of Panadura Divisional Education Director Kapila Meddegoda and Kalutara ISA (Sports) Kantha Meegamuwage.

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Sri Sumangala College

• nceSri Sumangala College, in Panadura, Sri Lanka, was founded on March 3, 1909 memory of Ven.Weligama Sri Sumangala Thero, who played an important role in Sri Lankan Buddhism.^[2] It is one of the oldest schools in the country. It is a national school,^[1] i.e., it is controlled by the central government as opposed to theProvincial Council. It is one of the largest Buddhist school in Sri Lanka, with a student population of 4000 over 13 Grades.^[1] The current academic staff numbers over 150.^[1]
  
  

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  • 1 History
  • 2 Founders
  • 3 Houses
  • 4 Alumni
  • 5 Principals
  • 6 Sports
  • 7 Aeronautical Society
  • 8 Scouts
  • 9 Old Boys Association
  • 10 Junior Old Boys Association
  • 11 External links
  • 11.1 Old boys

  
  

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• Sports

  Sri Sumangala Balika, Panadura emerge champs

  Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura accumulated 192 ½ points to win the championship trophy at the Panadura Divisional Inter-School Sports Competitors held at the Panadura Public Grounds recently. The Sports meet was carried out successfully under the patronage of Western province Asst. Director in Sports Education, Upali Amarathunga. Panadura Divisional Education Director Kapila Meddegoda, and Kalutara Inservice Advisor in Sports Education Kantha Meegammuwage also took part in the event.
  Royal College, Panadura collected 186 ½ points and emerged runner-up. Sri Sumangala Boys College, with 156 points was placed third and the 4th place was won by Wadduwa Central College with 107 points Lyceum International School with 81 points obtained the 5th place Championship and runner-up trophies were distributed by Western Province Education Director (Sports) Upali Amaratunga with the participation of Panadura Divisional Education Director Kapila Meddegoda and Kalutara ISA (Sports) Kantha Meegamuwage.

  The Inter-school Panadura Divisional sports competitions – 2014 championship trophy is being presented to Sri Sumangala Girls College, Panadura by WP Sports Education Director Upali Amaratunga, watched by Panadura Divisional Education officer Kapila Meddagoda and Kalutara Sports I.S.A. Kantha Meegamuwage

  Runner-up trophy of the Panadura Divisional Inter-school Sports Competitions – 2014 is presented to Royal College, Panadura by the WP Sports Educational Director Upali Amaratunga.

  “It’s after nearly 25 long years, that Royal College, Panadura won the Volleyball Championship Trophy, and they (Panadura Royal) have now achieved a good level in the sports and especially, they are very good at volleyball” said Kantha Meegamuwage, the ISA Sports, of the Kalutara Zonal Educational Office, to ‘Daily News’. Agamethi Balika MV to has been very much successful in the girls volleyball section many sports fans told ‘Daily News”.
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History of the School

 A Short History of our School as narrated by Late Mrs. Chandra Weerasuriya ( nee Soysa ) on the 15th of February 1998, and Mrs Kusum Dias ( nee Salgado ) on the 16th of march 2011.
            The school was started in 1923 to give both girls and boys of Panadura an education based on Buddhist principles. It was first housed in the building called “The Realto” ( present day Keells Super ). The first principal and only teacher was Mrs. Gertrude Fernando. The first student was W. Bennie Oliver Fernando. In a short time the school was shifted to Gravets road. Later Miss Ellen Fernando and Miss Pushbi joined as teachers. There were only about 25 students

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            In 1926 under the guidance and leadership of the great educationist Mr. P De. S. Kularatne the school was shifted to Nalluruwa to the L-shaped building and was named Sri Sumangala Girls’ school to remember Ven. Weligama Sri Sumangala Thero. It was a registered assisted fee levying school with a manager. The first principal was Mr. Kularatne's wife Mrs. Hilda Westbrooke Kularatne. Miss Maheswarie Rodrigo had the honor of being the first girl student to be admitted. Although it was named as a girls school, boys were admitted to the kindergarten classes. Mr. Chandra Cooray, Mr. Sudana Rodrigo, Dr. Padma Dias, Dr. W. D. L. Fernando, Mr. Noel Dias, Mr. Denzil Dias, Dr. Neviile Fernando,  Mr. Harold Fernando. The sisters Nanda and Leela Wijesuriya, Sylvia Fernando, Padmi Cooray, Kusum Salgado, Malini Wijesekera, Manel Keerthisinghe ( nee Fernando ) are some of the names we can remember.
                Classes were only up to Junior School Certificate. The first students to pass this examination were, Padma Dias, Sudana Rodrigo, Chandra Cooray and Chandra Weerasuriya. The number of students increased to 250.
                In 1937 Mrs. Lucy Holliday ( Later Mrs. Vinson ) became the principal, and a class for Cambridge Senior was started, and in 1938 two students including Chandra Weerasuriya passed this examination and entered the University College In Colombo. Chandra has the honor of being the first graduate from the school. Mrs. Elsie Cooke served as principal for a short period of time.