Since 1941
Our history
Anula Vidyalaya is a premier national Buddhist girls' school located in Nugegoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The foundation
- Established: January 4, 1941
- Founder: Dr. E. W. Adikaram, a distinguished scholar, educationist, philosopher and humanist. Upon returning from England in 1934, he embarked on a mission to provide quality Buddhist education to Sinhala female students.
- Patronage: The school was launched under the patronage of Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake, who was then the Minister of Agriculture and later became the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
- Humble beginnings: The school opened its doors with just 38 students and 5 teachers.
Pioneer contributions
- First Principal: Mrs. P. B. Fernando served from 1941 to 1956. She made immense personal sacrifices for the school, including donating her entire salary to purchase land for the expanding school premises and to establish a student scholarship scheme.
School identity
- Motto: "Uththitta Nappa Majjeyya" (Pali for "Arise and be Diligent")
- Colours: Black and gold
- Houses: Sangamiththa, Uthpalawanna, Dhammadinna and Chulasumana
One of the leading Buddhist girls' schools in the country, situated on High Level Road, Nugegoda. Today Anulians are all over the globe, holding high positions in broad areas of professional importance.
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