Sri Shariputhra Maha Vidyalaya

Sri Shariputhra Maha Vidyalaya (Sinhala: ශාරිපුත්‍ර මහා විද්‍යාලය) is a secondary school in Imbulpe ,Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. It was established in the 19th century. At present, more than 800 student studying at the college .According to ancient document it is the first school in balangoda education zone . Many politicians, lawyers,scholars, physicians,engineers,and other government officers studied at this college. Government graduated teachers and other education college teachers are conducted class for up to G.C.E.(A/L).Normally,1st or 2nd level government education service officer appoint to as the principal of college.This college started as boys college in 19th century. there are Buddhist and Roman Catholic educational background .Also according to education department student of the college follow local syllabus .

Houses

The students are divided among three houses:

• Surya - Colour -      Red
• Tharaka - Colour -      Yellow
• Chandika - Colour -      Green

An annual track-and-field tournament among these houses is held at the beginning of the first term.

Clubs & Societies

Students at the Shariputhra College run over 10 clubs and organizations, including cultural and religious groups, academic clubs and teams, and common-interest organizations. These student societies include:

Buddhist Association Science Union Astronomical Society Arts Circle Agriculture Society Drug Prevention Unit

Library Society IT Society Sinahala Literary Association English Literary Association English Debating Society Drama Circle Dancing Circle Traffic control Club Broadcasting Unit(seriuth hada "seriuth voice").

College song

The college song is " sri seriuth matha ", which is sung at the start of the school day and on important occasions.

Sports

Athletics Chess Basketball Rugby Volleyball Cricket Football

Hockey Carrom Kabaddi

References

Coordinates: 6°39′07″N 80°41′56″E / 6.651836°N 80.698804°E