History of the School
From the temple and a single teacher to the school we know today — a timeline from the present to the past.
1983
Athiya Manel Hall
The sixth building was the present-day Athiya Manel Hall located near the well. It was built in 1983 during the time of the Principal W. M. Gunawardena.
1979
Library
The library was started in 1979 by W. M. Gunawardena.
1972
Science laboratory & playground
The fifth building was the science laboratory. It was built in 1972. The principal at that time was Mr. J.K.H. Jayakody. During this period, the school's playground was also enlarged and prepared.
1964
Sevivandi Hall & coconut cultivation
The fourth hall was the stage hall, now called Sevivandi. This was built in 1964. Coconut cultivation was also established in the school grounds during that time. The principal at that time was Mr. C. M. Jayawardena.
1959
Upul Hall, teachers' house & Buddha Medura
The third building was the tin-roofed building, now called Upul Hall. It was built in 1959 by Mr. D. A. Liyanagama. During his tenure, the school grounds were decorated with yellow flowers. The fourth building, the teachers' house, was also opened. At the same time, the Buddha Medura, built with the support of the teachers' board, was also opened.
1951
Kumudu Hall
The second building here was the current primary classroom, the hall currently named Kumudu. It was built around 1951 with the support of the Guru Deguru Samithi. The roof was covered with Sinhala tiles. Later, it was tiled at the expense of the government. The principal at that time was Mr. D. E. Iddamalgoda.
1939
Aravinda Hall (first building)
The first building of this school was the building where the office is now located. That is, the currently named Aravinda Hall. The principal at that time was Mr. Costa. It was built in 1939. There were two assistant teachers: Mr. Kuruwita and Mrs. Seelawathi. The initial students were P. G. Kularatne students. It consisted of 62 students and 5 classes.
1933
Government takeover
In 1933, this school was taken over by the government. At that time, this school was named the R/Dombagammana Government Mixed School. The reason for this is that even now the place where the school is located belongs to the village of Dombagammana. The school side of the river belongs to the village of Dombagammana.
~1933
Origins at the temple
The school initially started as an aided school with one teacher. The school was started at the temple on the instructions of the head monk of the Mu Dela Gangaramaya Temple in Pragnarathana, Badulla. The teacher at that time was a gentleman named Fernando. Later, a temporary building was built and moved to a place called Beligaha Yata behind the Dela Kada Row. At that time, there was a propaganda bungalow of the officials at this place. This bungalow was demolished and a temporary building was built and the school was started. That was around the year 1933.
In addition, classes up to the Ordinary Level were increased by D. E. Iddamalgoda. Advanced Level classes were started by J. K. H. Jayakody.