HISTORY
Therapuththa National School
Therapuththa National School
Therapuththa National School is one of the leading government schools situated in the Ambalantota Secretariat Division in the Hambantota district. It was established in the 19th century. The students, who are from surrounding rural areas, get a quality higher education in subjects such as Biology, Physical Science, Commerce and Arts, along with access to excellent facilities like science and computer laboratories and libraries.
In 1922 it was established as “Medagama Viduhala” under the leadership of the first principal Mr. A. Patabedi. By 1926 there were classes up to grade five and about eighty students enrolled. In 1937 Mr. J. Jayawardana was appointed as the Principal and he started providing milk to the students during the school interval. In 1939 MedagamaViduhala was shifted to its present premises.
In 1954 during the period of Principal Mr. A. Rajakarunathere there was rapid development in both infrastructure and education. G.C.E. A’ Level classes were started in this era. More teachers, students and buildings were added. In 1965 the school was renamed Medagama Therapuththa Vidyalaya. In 1969 the school was separated into senior and junior schools. During 1994, Therapuththa Maha Vidyalaya earned National School status.
When the school was established there were only a handful of students and a temporary building. But today there are more than 2400 students and 85 teachers. They are given steady guidance by there where the Principal Mr. U. Rajakaruna.
There are six parallel classes in each grade. The Therapuththa National School is mainly a Sinhala medium school. However, in 2002 the English Medium was introduced to students of grade six.
Academic excellence is the primary goal of Therapuththa. The dedicated team of teachers and administrators give their very best with the intention of producing rich dividends. The G.C.E. O’ Level English medium is the most successful area where they enjoy 100 % pass rate, with many students getting 9A’s. In 2011 they were more successful with their results as Ruwini Hansika and Janani Jeevika Rupasinghe obtained 9 A’s. At the same time, the Sinhala medium section always enjoys a pass rate of more than 72%.
The A’ level section commenced in 1954 and since then thousands of students have entered leading universities. In 2011, 15 students from the science stream, 20 students from the commerce stream and 10 students from the Arts stream got entrance into universities while six of them obtained 3A’s in all three streams.
Along with their public examinations, students of Therapuththa participate in various academic competitions too. Sujan Paranamanna emerged the third in the All Island Olympiad competition.
As the education level of the school develops day by day, its extracurricular activities too have increased in leaps and bounds due to a basin of talent. Dalaji Danushika, Nisal Upeka and Samadhi Lakdini are a few of the artists who bagged the All Island first positions in various art competitions since 2009. Students have also done well in Language Day, Dancing and Music competitions and brought provincial and national awards to the school.
As the aesthetic activities of the school develop daily, their sporting talents too build up. Kasun Madushanka was a fast bowler of the Sri Lanka Under 19 team which toured New Zealand in 2010 for the Under 19 World Cup.
The present Principal Mr. G. Rajakaruna stated, “It is a privilege to be able to serve a college with a remarkable history in the city of Ambalantota, comprising over 2400 students. We strive to give the best needs and requirements to the students through a dedicated staff. We are happy to be at the forefront in the field of sports and with our academic excellence.”
“Creating an intelligent, social-orient- ed citizen” is the vision of the school. This marvelous village school is a great wealth to the province. We wish them all success.