History of Polegoda M.V.

According to the records available at Polegoda Maha Vidyalaya, Polegoda Maha Vidyalaya was established in 1926. When it was established, there were eight students and three teachers, and the founding principal was Mr. P.C.M. Kularatne. He served as the principal for a long time. The founding student was Mr. Somapala Kularatne, son of Mr. P.C.M. Kularatne.

The book states that our school was originally located in a house in the Kurunduwatte area and was brought to the present school premises in 1929. Old records state that a Sanghagata Dakshina was held in the present Polegoda Maha Vidyalaya premises in 1929 and then the school was established. Initially, three coconut frond sheds were used for teaching.

The first permanent building constructed here is the building that houses the Media Unit and the new Smart Classroom (Mahasen Hall). The main hall was built in 1972 and the other halls were gradually constructed in various years.

After Mr. Kularatne, a principal named Gunasena was among the principals who served in our school. By the 60s, this school got a teacher's house and the "Golden era of this school is considered to be the tenure of Principal Mr. Abeywardena. During that period, the school's playground was prepared. Also, several buildings including the old laboratory and the home science building were constructed. It is said that a Venerable Chandaloka served as the deputy principal of this school. During that period, many buildings were constructed by holding exhibitions and screening films.

It is said that former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike visited this school in 1952. Initially, this school was known as Mahagama South Sucharithawardena Swabhasha Mixed School.

In the 60s, it was a special event that a student from Polegoda Maha Vidyalaya was elected to the university for the first time. At that time, the Advanced Level classes were half full, and in the late 70s, Advanced Level classes were resumed. In the late 70s, six more students were admitted to the university at the same time. After Principal Abhayawardena left this school and went to another school, Principal Mr. Ranatunga and later Principal Weerakoon served as acting principals. During that period, Mr. Amarasena also served as a principal. In 1984, our school showed an all-Ceylon level of merit.

From 1986 to 96, Principal Mr. Anuradha Samaradiwakara served in this school. The Buddha Mandir of our school was built under the patronage of Mr. Calvin and the library building was built under the patronage of Mr. M.H. Piyasena. It is said that Mr. Ronnie de Mel, who was the then Minister of Finance, attended the opening of the library building. After Principal Mr. Samaradiwakara, Mr. Piyasena Jayananda served as the principal for a while and then Principal Mr. Piyasoma also served here. After him, Principal Mr. Hemadasa died while serving in this school.

Later, Principal Mr. Gunasekara served as the acting principal and then Mrs. Siriawathi served as the acting principal. Principal Mr. Jayasiri came to serve in this school and served in this school until 2012. During that time, this school became a secondary school and the primary school was removed. During this time, the school also got the Mahindodaya Laboratory.

From 2012 to 2018, Mr. K. D. Jayapala served as the principal of this school. During that time, our school was also selected for the "Nearest School is the Best School" project. Several buildings were renovated by removing the tiled roof of the main hall and replacing it with a roof sheet. The school received two new teachers' houses and the old teachers' house was also renovated.

Principal Mr. Saman Rohana Karunaratne served as the principal of this school from 2018 to 2024. Several buildings were renovated during that period. In 2019, ten students from this school were admitted to the university.

The current principal, Mrs. W.D.D.M. Premathilaka, assumed duties as the principal on 14th February 2024. We are very honored and proud that she is an alumna of our college and a talented athlete who has contributed to elevating our college to a higher position in sports.