Bandarawela Central College
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Paraththan Patipajjathi
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| Bandarawela Sri Lanka  |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1948 |
| Founder | Mr. Amerasekara |
| Principal | Mr. M.M. Vimalasekara |
| Staff | 120 |
| Grades | Class 1 - 13 |
| Gender | Mix |
| Age | 6 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 4000 |
| Colour(s) | Maroon and Gold
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| Affiliation | Buddhist |
| Website | Bandarawela central college |
The Bandarwela Madya Maha Vidyalaya (Bandarawela Central College) is a public school situated in Uva province, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1948 as a section of Royal College Colombo. This is famous as "Light of Uva" and it is a National School which controlled by the central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides both primary and Secondary education. Bandarawela Central college has produced many of the undergraduates from Badulla District for local universities annually.
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[edit] History
The foundation for establishment of Bandarawela central college in this area was caused due to Japanese bomb attack to Colombo city during the period of World War II. In 1942, 1-3 forms of the Royal College, Colombo were shifted to Glendale bungalow in Bandarawela [1], where BCC stands today. In 1944 the Royal College preparatory school also brought to the same place. This was in place until 1948 when they were moved back to Colombo.
After the departure of Royal College, the new school was established in the former premises. Though with humble beings with just one or two building in its early days the school grew with Glendale bungalow begin granted to the school by Mr. Hoak along with its land of 26 acres (110,000 m2). In 1954 the Prime minister Sir John Kotelawala declared open the college main hall and two storied building, which caused to rapid development of the facilities in the college. In 1958 this was called as Bandarawela senior school and after 1972 Bandarawela Senior College became the Bandarwela Madya Maha Vidyalaya (Bandarawela Central College). In 1986 November BMMV became a National school and on that time this school was the one and only National school in Uva province. In 1974 BMMV ‘s primary section was separated and started as another school called Bandarawela Darmashoka vidyalaya. But in 1986 it was started again very close to the Bandarawela central college and now it is called as Dr. E.W Adikaram Primary school, Bandarawela.
[edit] Present Status of the School
Today the school educates close to 4000 primary and secondary students both in Sinhala and English mediums. The students can select the learning medium according to their preference. Presently the school is divided into two main sections for administrative purposes. They are called primary (grade 1-5) and secondary (grade 6-13) education sections. The school provides accommodations for both boys and girls. Since many years, the school has maintained excellent academic records in ordinary and advance level examinations and its students have archived the highest grades[2] in the provincial as well as island wide rankings.
Today school provide different kinds of facilities to accomplish the tasks of the students. The school is equipped with large amount of facilities such as science laboratories, IT unit, large play ground, library, auditoriums, aesthetics sections, etc. It also provides sport facilities to improve the students athletics and other sports skills.
[edit] Houses
The college gives significant opportunity for improving their student's sport skills to accomplish their aptitudes. The students of the BCC are divided in to four houses to improve their skills and attitudes.
The names of the houses are derived from past kings of Sri Lanka. Annually the college organize inter-house athletic games to improve the athletics skills of the students as well as their team spirit. This provides great opportunity for the students to become good athletes in the future.
[edit] Sports
Sectional head of the sports of Bandarawela Central College is Mrs Kalyani Widyarathne. Mr. Nishantha Bandara (Prefect of Games) and Mrs. Delsika Fernando act as Teachers in charge of sports. There are trainers and coaches also available for the different games.
The sports events which are played in school:
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[edit] Golden Battle of Uva
Golden Battle of Uva is annual cricket match (Big match) plays against St. Joseph's College, Bandarawela. First match was played in 1996 at school play ground. But afterwards it was shifted to Bandarawela Urban Council play ground and had been played until year 2003. Unfortunately this had been stopped since 2004 due to some authorities problems. In 2011 the match was reorganized by the school old boys association collaborate with St. Joseph college and held in Bandarawela municipal council ground after 7 years break. At the end Bandarawela Central College pull off the trophy very first time in the history of Golden Battle of Uva.
[edit] The Former Principles
| Gender | Name | Period |
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| Mr. | Amarasekar (Principal of Royal College) | 1949 |
| Mr. | H.R. Perera | 1950 |
| Mr. | Percy Bouy | 1954 |
| Mr. | D.G.R. Abegunawardana | 1960 |
| Mr. | W.P.K.D. Silva | 1961.01.01 |
| Mr. | M.B. Rathnayake | -- |
| Mr. | C. Bibile (Acting Principal) | 1965.06.04 – 1966.02.15 |
| Mr. | H.W. Fernando | 1966.02.15 – 1967.01.01 |
| Mr. | K.V.W. De Silva [3] | 1967.01.01 – 1977.05.26 |
| Mr. | D.M.P Dissanayake | 1977.06.06 – 1979.03.01 |
| Mr. | P. Samaranayake | 1979.03.01 – 1981.12.31 |
| Mr. | D.M.M.B. Dissanayake(Deputy) | 1982.01.01 – 1982.03.01 |
| Mr. | M.P. Alwis | 1982.03.01 – 1989.04.23 |
| Mr. | Gunadasa Edirisinghe | 1989.04.24 – 1993.08.01 |
| Mrs. | Wijelatha Gunawardana(Acting Principal) | 1993.08.01 – 1993.10.11 |
| Mr. | R.M. Jayasekara | 1993.10.11 – 1995.05.03 |
| Mr. | A.M. Vithana | 1995.05.04 – 1997.11.23 |
| Mrs. | Wijelatha Gunawardana(Acting Principal) | 1997.11.24 – 1998.03.25 |
| Mr. | Jayantha Wikramanayake | 1998.03.25 – 2002.12.09 |
| Mr. | H.K. Jayasekara | 2002.12.09 – 2003.11.12 |
| Mr. | K.M. Aberrathna Banda | 2003.11.13 - 2009.04.03 |
| Mrs. | Sunethra M. Vithana ( Acting Principal ) | 2009.04.04 - 2009.10.01 |
| Mr. | M.M Vimalasekara | 2009.10.02 - Present |
[edit] School Anthem
Bathi kusum puda adarin samada - Obe pa namadimu dohoth naga
Oba apa Jeewaya oba apa pranaya - Bandarawela viduhal matha
Kandurali atharin thuruliya sipagena - Diwaena suwandathi mada pawane
Amuthuma sisilak genaei apahata - Obe pa yuga sewane
Bathi kusum puda.......//
Oba thurule hinda biwu sip kiri rasa - Apa leya ha musuwe
Hada pana ganwai theda bala nanwai - Hela wikuman mathuwee
Gunadam mini baranin apa sarasa - yahamaga me yayi nisi penwa
Oba dun owadan pana men rakimi - Divihimiyen samada
Bathi kusum puda.......//
Rata daya nagumata hela nama rakumata - Diri denu apahata mawni daya
Yamu yamu peratama jaya gosa nagamin - Samaya sathuta soya
Bathi kusum puda.......//
[edit] Societies
- Cadet squadron
- Interact club of Bandarawela Central College
- English learners club
- Sinhala Literary Association
- Art Society
- Science Society
- Commerce Society
- Society of Vidunada
- Drug Prevention Unit
- Seylan Bank branch
- Scouting
- Cadet Band
[edit] Notable Old Boys and Girls
- Hon. W. J. M. Lokubandara - Former Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and present Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province.
- Hon. Vijitha Herath - Former Cultural Minister and JVP member of parliament[4].
- Hon. Samaraweera Weerawanni - Former deputy Education minister and former chief minister Uva province
- Saman Chandranath Jinadasa - Famous singer in Sri Lanka
- Nadeeka Guruge - Famous music composer in Sri Lankan music
- Anura Ranasinghe - Former test cricketer in Sri Lanka
- Dr.Rohana Pushpakumara - Member of parliament[5]
- Dr Malin Premaratne - Associate Professor, Monash University Australia[6]
- Niluka Kadurugamuwa, Assistant Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Nalin Priyantha Sooriyage - Former Mayor of Bandarawela Urban Council (more than 20 years).
- Mahesh Fenando - Present Surveyor General, Survey Department, Srilanka.
[edit] References
- ^ "Needed: a new hostel for Royal". http://sundaytimes.lk. 1998-09-20. http://sundaytimes.lk/980920/plus4.html. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ^ "Best at G.C.E Advanced Levels". http://lankasun.com. 2009-01-05. http://lankasun.com:8000/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7579&Itemid=26. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ "Shining beacon of Bandarawela Central". http://sundaytimes.lk. 2001-11-04. http://sundaytimes.lk/011104/plus3.html. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ^ "The Hon. Ministers who held the portfolio of Cultural Affairs.". http://www.cultural.gov.lk. http://www.cultural.gov.lk/history/history.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-07.[dead link]
- ^ "Dr. Rohana Pushpakumara Foundation". http://uvaudana.org/.
- ^ "MarlinP". http://www.ecse.monash.edu.au. http://www.ecse.monash.edu.au/staff/malinp/. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
Coordinates: 6°30′25″N 80°35′44″E / 6.5069444°N 80.5955556°E
