Mihindu vidyalaya


History 
Started from a small coconut branch shed on 05/02/1979,  1554 students and 69 teachers are currently working in this school.

R/Ratnapura Mihindu Vidyalaya, a Buddhist mixed school belonging to type 1C of Ratnapura Education Division, Ratnapura Education Zone, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, is located in the center of Ratnapura city. The unstoppable courage, dedication and correct leadership of the principal/women who led the school have been the reasons for bringing this school to its current state of development.

In 1981 , Mr. Bamunusinghe, the first principal, brought it to the building near the present museum. As the second principal of this school, which was run under the name of Ratnapura President's College, S. Ms. Wijesinghe has done the work. Classes are held from one year to five years.

Mrs. B. A. P. Keragala, who came to the school as the third principal, should be greatly appreciated for her exceptional service. The official logo of the school was created by Mandalagama Vajirabud Nahimian Surathin, the music director, Vitanachchichimahatha, and the tie and the name of the school were also changed to R/Mihindu Vidyalaya, which reflects Buddhism, during this period. The two-storied building with the main hall of the school, the Buddhist temple, the oriental band were prepared during this time and the beginning of classes from 6th grade to advanced level and G.E.C. S.P. A lot of important events have taken place under the leadership of Mrs. An excellent result in the examination and getting first and third place in the scholarship examination and a record victory by the school cricket team...

Mr. UD Nimalamasna took over as the fourth principal and during his tenure, the school made great progress both educationally and physically. After that, after Mr. ACS Siriwardena, who came for a short time, Mr. UD Nimalamasna once again served as the principal until 2003. In his leadership, he has been able to get a lot of material resources for the development of the school.

Then, during the reign of Mrs. Malkanti, who came to the school as the principal, it was a valuable chapter that passed many other milestones in the school. The construction of the three-storied building that houses the primary section, the construction of 6 classrooms next to the old building where the library is located, the construction of the dance room, the construction of the safety net side wall around the school, and the establishment of the western band group are among the important events that took place during her tenure. History is made.

As the 7th principal of the school, Mr. PB Samaramakon, who served as a deputy principal of this school, was appointed to the position of principal. Working from 2011 to 2015, he has built the security fence of the school, prepared the stage and ceiling of the main hall, built a toilet system, prepared the computer lab which was a necessary part of the school and procured the necessary computers.

You can view full history on mihinduv.schweb.lk

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