| Vidura College - Nawala | |
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Oneself is one's own protector
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| Primary - Nawala, The Campus - Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka | |
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| Type | English Medium School |
| Established | 1999 |
| Principal | D.G. Sumanasekera[i am the worst principal in the whole world] |
| Enrollment | over 2500 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Silver |
| Website | http://www.viduracollege.com |
Vidura College Nawala is a secondary school in Sri Lanka imparting education in English. The school strives to maintain a balance between the English, Sinhala and Tamil languages and cultures, as well as promoting the national culture, traditions and heritage. The curriculum is built around strict discipline and personality development in demand in the world of work. Thus, the mission of the school is to lead the child to a competitive world of work.
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Vidura College building complex which is also known as the Vidura Campus was declared opened by the Hon. Educational Minister, Mr. Susil Premajayanth on the 28th of May 2009.
The Vidura complex which is situated at Hokandara, Thalawathugoda covers an area of 7 acres (2.8 hectares).
It owns an eco-friendly,calm and quiet environment which is awfully suitable for the students. The Building comlpex consists of 48 class rooms, a student resting room and a few administration offices.
Showing that Vidura College does not only concentrate on the studies but it also supports the extra curricular activities they have included a Playground, netball court cricket nets etc.
The classes from Grade 6 upwards will be commencing their studies at the Campus from the first week of June.
In addition, the site has ample space for parking.
| The Main Building of the Complex | The 3D Vidura Logo |
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| Entrance Through the Tunnel | Computer Laboratary |
| Minister addressing the opening ceremony (Reference - www.viduracollege.com) | Opening ceremony (Reference - www.viduracollege.com) |
Click the following link to watch the opening ceremony video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCklK1bIYI8
Vidura College — Colombo was inaugurated on 27 January 1999 with the enrollment of six students to the Nursery and Grade 1 classes. Today the college conducts classes up to G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination, with a student population of over 2500. Vidura opened their playground, Cricket practicing nets and Netball court at Thalawathugoda in 2007.[1]
The college logo symbolizes the goals envisaged by its founders:
Vidura means vajra ("the diamond").
The school motto
Oneself is one's own protector
is inspired by a saying of the Buddha. The school motto is intended to develop self-esteem and self-reliance as an integral part of the students' personalities.
Mr. D.G. Sumanasekera B.Sc., Dip. Ed.,[2][3]
Took the reins as the first Principal of Vidura College, Colombo, on January 27, 1999. In his capacity as Principal, Mr. Sumanasekera is responsible for the overall management of the school. He is assisted by a Board of Directors comprising several eminent educationalists and management leaders in Sri Lanka.
As the CEO, his responsibility is to assure sustainable development in the performance of the school and of Shikshana Educational Investments and Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a company embarking into several other areas of activity in the field of education.
A distinguished old boy of Ananda College Colombo and a graduate of the University of Ceylon (University of Colombo), Mr. Sumanasekera holds a Diploma in Education in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
He possesses long and wide experience as the Chief Editor of Educational Publications Department, Principal of Nalanda College Colombo and Mahanama College in Colombo, Sri Lanka and as Principal of the Sri Lankan International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and as a Master Teacher at Government Secondary School, Daura, Nigeria.
His experience as an Examiner of the West African Examinations Council and his contribution to the activities of the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka is an asset in preparing students for public examinations. This exposure speaks of the strengths that have gone into the administration of the School.
The School is a duly registered enterprise managed by Shikshana Educational Investments and Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a Company embarking into several areas of activity in the educational field. The management of Vidura College, Colombo, is in the custody of a Board of Directors comprising several eminent educationalists and management leaders in Sri Lanka.
The Administration of the School is carried out by a distinguished Principal as its Chief Executive Officer.
The School is divided into seven sections:
After completing Grade 11 students will sit the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination, Sri Lanka, as Private candidates. Students proceeding further will sit the G.C.E (Advanced Level) Examination, Sri Lanka after completing Grade 13. Facilities also be provided for students wishing to sit IGCSE or G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) London Examination.
Siddhartha,[4] a musical drama by the senior section was held on the 21st of June 2008. It was held in Tower Hall, Maradana. The Drama Cast was conducted by the college staff. The management of Vidura College has decided to hold this drama for the lower sections as well on their request.
Vidura College Grade 10 ICT team was placed the runners-up in ICT Quiz competition 2007 organized by Wesley College, Colombo. The students were trained by school I.T. Teacher Miss Vathsala Karunanayake.
Vidura College under 13 Cricket team were runners-up in 30-over under 13 Invitation Cricket Tournament played on August 11 and 12, 2007.[5][6]
Vidura College Athletics captain Setavya Mudalige performed well at the Colombo District Athletic Meet and won the 100 and 200 metre events and made it three wins with victory in the long jump in the under 14 age group and was adjudged the best athlete in the under 14 girls age group.[7]
| Name | Award | Class |
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| Anjali Cramer | Commended | A |
| Milinda Dahanayake | Commended | D |
| Poorna Hethuka Rajawasam | Commended | C |
| I. G. Lakshitha Promoth Pathirana | Commended | D |
| Anudhi Praharshani Munasinghe | Commended | C |
| Nidarsha Buddhini Senanayake | Commended | B |
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| VCB4 Coordinator - Malith Isuru Dilanke : Email Address - (mastermind.com@gmail.com)
Photo Gallery - www.viduraft.mysite.com
The 4th batch of Vidura College which sat for the O/L exam in the year of 2008 has accomplished their targets in high spirits.
3 students out of 22 have been able to reach the highest peak in all the subjects. While 3 students obtaining 9 As, 5 students have achieved their goals with 8 As. The batch #4 has also recorded a 100% pass level at the G.C.E O/L 2008.
Being the best batch so far,the students of the batch are continuing their higher studies at Vidura College and other leading schools in Science, Maths, Commerce and Arts streams.
| The Official Result Sheet of the G.C.E. O/L 2008 Vidura College
Published by School Headmaster Mr.P.D.W. Jayawardena |
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