Buddhist Ladies’ College, is dedicated to produce dignified ladies endowed with Buddhist values
Buddhist Ladies’ College, a reputed school with a glorious history, stands unsurpassed. Their earnest aim is to produce dignified ladies endowed with Buddhist values under the patronage of the late Mr. Mohandas De Mel, a reputed lawyer and educationist whose sole intention was to provide quality education creating an ideal atmosphere to promote discipline, patriotism and above all, Buddhist values which brings eternal bliss.
The college commenced in 1954 and is presently located in the heart of Colombo. The remarkable service rendered by the late Mrs. Bernice De Mel in elevating this educational institution is highly commendable. Mr. Mohanlal De Mel, Mr. Deepthi De Mel, the late Mr. Janaka De Mel and Mrs. Tamara De Mel are lovingly remembered at this moment for their noteworthy contributions towards the initiation and development of the school.
Buddhist Ladies’ College commenced its noble journey to provide quality education with a student population of three hundred. Now the school consists of more than thousand pupils displaying its great growth over the years. It is worthwhile to remember the great services rendered by the first principal, Mrs. Clara Motwany and the other principals, Mrs. SudharmaPanditha, Mrs. Wimala Jayarathne, Mrs. Soma Poojitha Gunarathne , Mrs. K. Rajapakse, Mrs. Padmini Fonseka, Mrs. A. H. R. Gunathunga, Mrs. Ayleen Siriwardena, Mrs. J. Pinnagoda, Mrs. G. Y. K. Fernando, Mrs. C. P. Y. S. Jayathilake and Mrs. Malani Kothalawala.
The school which commenced sixty years ago stands gloriously at present displaying tremendous success in all spheres. Mr. J. M. U. B. Jayasekara, the member of the board of management of Buddhist Ladies’ College and Managing Director of J.M.C, plays a crucial role in elevating the standard of quality education through his guidance and proper management. Mr. Kithsiri Rathnayake, the Chief Executive Officer of Buddhist Ladies’ College is a pil- lar of strength whose commitment, dedication and broad vision enabled the school to emerge triumphant.
The college is administered by the principal Mrs. Padmaseeli Liyanage who is capable, competent, devoted and committed to the development of the college. The services rendered by the manager, Mr. O. Ariyathilake, the Deputy Principal, Mrs. Pushpa Jayasooriya and the Senior Assistant teacher, Mrs. Kumari Silva has strengthened the administration to reach a higher level of quality education.
Academic activities, sports activities, and extra- curricular activities have reached the same rate of development in divisional and Zonal level competitions equally.
The management has given the college special support for the development of sports activities. The skills of students have been improved to a higher level in swimming, karate, netball, handball, athletics and gymnastics. One of the students, Zeenath Imitiasz created a new all-Island record in shot- putt during the year 20112012. The hand ball team which toured Malaysia performed well to bring credit and glory to the school. Three of their students, DinelkaPanagoda, Mihirini Shashikala and TharidiIshaliya have been selected to the Handball pool to represent the country’s handball team. Another student Kalpani Fernando is a member of the athletics pool.
Music has been a field that promotes the intellectual development of the students. To facilitate the students’ aesthetic sensibilities, annually the “Nirmani” concert is organised. The Kids in Concert and Arts & Craft exhibitions are held annually to display the talents of the students in the pri- mary section.
Literature plays a vital role enabling students to think creatively and respond critically. The Arts Festival organised by the Sinhala Junior and Senior Literary Associations is evidence which displays the skills, creativity and inborn talents of these precious children.
College achievements at Divisional and Zonal Level English Day Competitions portray the excellent linguistic power of our students.
Buddhist Ladies’ College serves as an indispensable platform where the students can identify and develop their inborn talents and reach higher levels displaying virtues of discipline and dignity.