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Sixtieth Anniversary of Devi Balika:

Ishara Jayawardane - Pictures by Saman Sri Wedage

Pradeepa Samarasinghe offering betal to Ven. Borella Athula

Laying the Foundation stone for the technical laboratory by Education
Minister Bandula Gunawardene and Pradeepa Samarasinghe

One of the the leading girls' schools Devi Balika celebrated its 60th Anniversary recently. At a simple ceremony the teachers of Devi Balika assembled in the main hall to honour a school that has been a home away from home for many little girls. Principal, Pradeepa Samarasinghe was the Chief Guest.

"Along with the Old Girls Association we want to honour this momentous occasion by having an exhibition of pictures depicting the past, present and future of the school. We want Devi Balika to continue into the future taking it from strength to strength so it may grow and prosper. These pictures are part of a theme which is :'how do the students see their school' said A Member of Devi Balika Past Pupils Association Registry Committee, Theja Weeresekere.

Devi Balika is a girls school with a lofty motto : Manasa Sanvuta Dheera "Great are those who are serene in mind."It is a school that has done well in the field of education. " In terms of discipline and unity amongst students we are at the highest level. Our his tory has been short but our journey has been admirable. This journey began with the first principal and has continued down through the generations. Our students must see this progress and take pride in the fact that this school is a fine school. Our promise is to our students is that Devi Balika will continue to be one of the best there is," said Principal, Pradeepa Samarasinghe.

The launching of Air Balloons

In remembering Founder Vimala De Silva the lighting of the oil lamp before the Pirith Chanting Ceremony by Director Operations, Lake House, Upul Dissanayake, Principal Pradeepa Samarasinghe

The 60th Anniversary of Devi Balika was celebrated from January 13 - 18 along with a host of activities while Founder Vimala De Silva was remembered.

The events were held under the endorsement of Principal Pradeepa Samarasinghe with the involvement of the Buddhist Society staff , the Vice Principal, parents and the Old Girls Association.

The Event was attended by many VIPs including Education Minister Bandula Gunawardene, Lake House Director Operations Upul Dissanayake, Hemasiri Fernando, Rohana Abeyratne, past pupils and past principals. Head of Mass Media Unit Anoma G. Rajapakse coordinated the entire event.