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YEAR PLANNER FOR THE YEAR 2008 /2009
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HEALTH CAMP -
October, 2008 |
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This is a project that has been conducted annually at
school to uplift the health of present Devi students.
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school medical camp was held on the 18th October, 2008, with a participation
of over 35 qualified doctors who are our past pupils and parents.
This event was greatly helpful to all the students in grade 6, 9 and 12. All
the students were scanned for Vision care, hearing and other diseases. The
students were carefully examined and referred to relevant clinics where
necessary.
We hope that more doctors
will participate in future. Please be kind enough to forward your details
and contact numbers if you like to take part in this meritorious act.
Voluntary basis services are welcome from Devi-doctors to carry out health
work smoothly in school sick room (Tuesday and Friday) and hostel medical
clinics (Thursday). |
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TRIBUTE TO YOU, DEAR TEACHERS -
January 2009 |
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Teachers
who served for Devi Balika Vidyalaya from 1976 till 1996 were felicitated at
a ceremony held at the Wimala de Silva Auditorium, on the 10th January,
2009. About 55 numbers of our dear teachers were invited and
ceremonially felicitated. Present and past principals of Devi Balika
Vidyalaya were also participated as special invitees to grace the occasion.
It was a very rare opportunity for all of us - the past
pupils, to see, meet, and to have a friendly chat with many of our dear
teachers among a large gathering of our own school mates.
Dear teachers, as past pupils, we wish you good health,
long life, and happiness. |
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FOUNDERS' DAY -
January, 2009 |
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The Annual Pirith Ceremony
to commemorate the Founders' Day was held at the school premises on
15th of January 2008 followed by an alms giving to the Maha Sangha on the
following day. This was organized by the Students, Staff and the School
Development Society. The PPA provided “Pirikara” to the Maha Sangha.
This year it was decided to
lend a hand to the children's section of the Cancer Hospital, Maharagama.
The project was successfully handled by the Junior PPA of Devi Balika
Vidyalaya. Among the donated items, the following were also included.
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 | Mackintosh (large size) 05 nos. |
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| cushion chairs (with arms)06 nos. |
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| air mattresses 02 nos. |
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| file covers (hard) 32 nos. |
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| water mattress 01 no. |
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| file covers (soft) 32 nos. |
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| white bed sheets (large size)55nos. |
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| story books 140 nos. |
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| Drugs (Cisplatin, Clonazipam & Providon Iodine)
worth of Rs. 10, 000/- |
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FUND
RAISING PROJECT - MARCH, 2009 |
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On 20th of March we staged Dharmasiri
Bandaranayake's "Trojan Kanthavo" at Dr. Wimala de Silva Auditorium.
Deshabandhu Mr. H.K.Dharmadasa was the Chief Guest. We had our own two past
pupils - Mrs. Vera Wickramasinghe and Mrs. Chithra Botheju, as guests of
honor.
This project was a success as usual. The
help received from the past pupils, principal and the staff, in organizing
this event, is highly appreciated with thanks. |
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ANNUAL
TRIP - MAY, 2009 |
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Annual Trip and Outing took place on
23rd May,2009 - Saturday, at Wadduwa Holiday resort. It was an enjoyable
event with around 40 participants from the main PPA and the Junior PPA (JPPA).
The JPPA participated in a very active manner organizing interesting games.
It was a great opportunity for three or four generations of past pupils, to
come to know each other, and to work together as one unit. |
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AGM - 28TH JUNE, 2009 at Dr. (Mrs.) Wimala de Silva
Auditorium. |
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
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In
addition to the special projects carried out by the PPA, following are some of the events of the school, to which the PPA contributes: |
| Founders' Day - Contributions are made to the annual Pirith Ceremony,
and
other religious or meritorious events conducted by the school. |
| Making a cash donation to the annual prize giving towards medals. |
| The cost of medals required for the annual Sports Meet are borne by the PPA. |
| Conducting carrier guidance seminars for A/L students. |
| Conducting seminars - Life skills programs for teachers.
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| Conducting medical clinics for students and teachers. |
| Weekly visits to sick room by doctors (who are past pupils of Devi
Balika Vidyalaya). |
| Rewarding the students (by cash) who obtain top ranks in O/L and A/L
examinations. |
| Felicitating/appreciating the school principal and teachers for
their hard work, especially when students obtain top island ranks. |
| Making special contributions on behalf of the school (e.g. In 2006,
Rs. 75, 000/- was spent on the 2550 - Buddha Jayanthi celebrations by the
PPA.). |
| Join hands with the school to develop rural schools (e.g. A school
in Meeminnawala, Anuradhapura. There the PPA helped them to build a
library and also held a health camp for the children, parents, and
villagers. In addition, the children were given books, stationary, clothes,
shoes etc.). |
| Maintaining the Archives Room which preserves the documents,
photographs, and items related to the historical events of the school. |
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SISU ATH-WELA |
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Sisu Ath-Wela has been launched as a "Lend A Hand" project of the Past
Pupils' Association. |
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This project seeks to offer support to scholars who have difficulties in
adjusting themselves materially to the challenging requirements of an
academically oriented education, as is found at Devi Balika, while living
away from their simple village homes. |
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This has been practiced in close collaboration with the Devi staff members
in identifying the targeted students. They are introduced under strictly
confidential terms, to generous donors among the past pupils and well
wishers, who continue giving material and moral support until the student
completes her school education. |
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So lend your hand to another Devian to come up ........
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Contribute for
Sisu Ath-Wela. |
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