Pushpadana Girls’ College Kandy celebrates 75th Anniversary
View(s):Pushpadana Girls’ College, Kandy, which was founded on July 2, 1942 as an Educational institution for Buddhist Girls in the hill country, by Sri Pushpadana Samithiya, celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year.
The school which commenced as a private school, was later taken over by the Govt in 1961 and accredited National School status in 1993. It has risen to be one of the most sought after school for girls in the hill country, teaching in both theSinhala and English medium.
Pushpadana fosters wisdom to face challenges at every level which illuminates the lives of its students as per its motto, “Charithayen Nuwana Babale” which translates as “Wisdom shines through Character”. Many events were lined up, starting with religious activities on January 1, to invoke blessings from Sri Dalada Maligawa and continued with the felicitation of past teachers, and an Educational Exhibition held on June 1-3, at the school premises, attracting more than 15,000 visitors.
An all-night pirith ceremony will be held tonight in the school hall, followed by offering of dana tomorrow to 75 priests . One of the most looked-forward to events by the students is the 75th Anniversary Walk on July 2, organised by the Colombo Old Girls’ Association, which starts from the school premises at 7.30 am to, wind its way through the streets of Dalada Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya, Hill Street, Trincomalee Street and back to school. Schoolgirls young and old are hard at work to make it a successful and memorable one, and invite all past pupils to rally around the school for all the events lined up for the 75th Anniversary Celebrations.
Pushpadana has one of the best Western Brass Bands in the country as a winner of the Inter School Band award, while not forgetting the Eastern Band which has come a long way. All credit goes to all the Past Principals and Teachers who have toiled tirelessly to produce an all-round educational institution, while not forgetting the current Principal, Mrs E.K.W. Egodawela and the teachers, whose continuous contribution to uphold the traditions of the school and keep the school flag flying high is immeasurable.
Parents and past pupils too, have played a vital role in assisting the school in many development activities. Dayalanie Abeygunawardena- Colombo Old Girls’ Association of Pushpadana Girls’ College, Kandy