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2 SCHOOL HISTORY, LOCATION AND

UNIQUENESS

2.1 History of the School

❖ In 1951, a temporary hut was erected on a private land in Giri Liyadda road
and started as a private school. It was clear from the information revealed that

this land belongs to “Mr. Lewis Thawalwatta”, who took the initiative in
starting the school. The school has been maintained in a 60-foot-long shed
made of coconut fronds. This coconut frond shed was initially known as
"Akuru shalawa". To build this side hall, we have received much support from

the villagers. The list of coconut fronds and rafters can be pointed out as strong
proof.

❖ Grants received by the hall

Name Coconut fronds Rafters

L. JEMIS - 04
K.G. HEENMAHATTAYA - 04
DINGIRIHAMINE - 06

SUMANASIRI - 03
MAHANAMA - 04
H.N. GUNAWARDHANA - 03

A.N. LEELAWATHI 24 -
U.H. CHITHRANAWATHI 26 -

PIYADASA 10 -
PODINONA 05 -

K.D. PEETAR 12 -

Ruwanpura National College of Education 8
Wellandura, Kahawatta, Sri Lanka