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Janadhipathi Vidyalaya
- Janadhipathi Vidyalaya
Introduction of School
Matara Janadhipathi Vidyalaya is a government school situated in historic Portuguese Fortress in the center of the Matara town. On 07 August 1814, the Wesleyan Missionary priest Rev. George Erskine founded the school as Matara Methodist School. And it is also the second oldest school in Sri Lanka. At that time, it had the opportunity to learn English language for senior native families. As per the historical records, 40-50 children had been educated in the early days. It presently consists of well over 2000 student population catering the needs of children studying from primary level to secondary level education by a well experienced and qualified teachers at present.
Our Vision
To contribute to the universe a noble, and an educated person.
Our Mission
Commit all energies to create a productive child with creative thinking and a balanced personality who will see tomorrow’s world today.
Objectives of the School
To provide equal opportunities to all students.
To develop an awareness of self and self-confidence
To develop self-discipline
To develop each individual to his/her potential through offering a wide range of high quality experiences.
To develop social awareness, group responsibility and empathy through the social context of learning.
To develop a partnership between home and school
To identify the abilities of children by sporting and extra-curricular activities in parallel with education and provide support they need.
To develop children’s imagination and creativity by offering a wide range of experiences.
To provide a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum for all children in keeping with the requirements of the Education Reform Order.
School Anthem
Vidunena Guna Mini Kirana bedagena Dina Dina Didulana Lowa Dakinem Sitha Matha Bethimal Pokuru Nelagena Janapathi Vidu maw paada wadim Helasuru Helawiru Hela wikuman Saru Daruwan Dinu Matara Piyase.... Yali Yali nena heli peheli karannata Apata Waram denu mena nolase Vidu nena….. Vidukiri Sisilen sitha sathapagena Udu guna saru daruwan wilase.... Mathu mathu guna mini muthu amunannata Apata waram denu mena nolase Vidu nena…..Lyrics/Music: Mr. H.G Bandulasiri