106
Years
A word from excellence
Principal's Message
I feel immensely privileged to steer Visakha Vidyalaya which has established itself as the pinnacle of girls education in Sri Lanka. The serene outlook coupled with rich cultural values that had been cherished for over a century, are the reflection of the revelation of foresight of the founder of Visakha Vidyalaya, the great philanthropist Mrs. Jeremias Dias.
Since the inception in 1917 as a Buddhist School for girls, the past principals of Visakha Vidyalaya were tirelessly committed in pursuing the vision of the founder, to harness and nurture rich ethical values enshrined in Buddhist philosophy. The illustrated accomplishments and highly acclaimed performances of past pupils, speak volumes for esteemed professionalism and sheer dedication of teachers of Visakha Vidyalaya throughout its history. Apart from the state-of the art features, …
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Recent achievements and victories
106TH ANNIVERSARY BODHI POOJA
A Bodhi Pooja to commemorate the 106th Anniversary of Visakha Vidyalaya was held on 16th January 2023 at the school Bo Maluwa. This annual event was organized by the Religious Subcommittee of the Visakha Vidyalaya Old Girls’ Association (VVOGA) to invoke blessings of the noble triple gem on the school, its students & the staff and was conducted this year by the Ven. Pitipana Sasanarathana Thero.
The Principal of Visakha Vidyalaya and the President of the VVOGA, Mrs Manomi Seneverathne, Past Principals, Past Teachers, Executive Committee Members of the VVOGA and old girls were among the participants of this event.
Achievement at the Inter-School Basketball Championship 2025
We proudly congratulate the Under-15 Girls’ Basketball Team of Visakha Vidyalaya on securing the Second
Achievement at the Sri Lanka Under-19 Badminton Team Championship 2026
Proud of our Under-19 Girls’ Badminton Team for securing Second Runner-Up in the Sri Lanka
A Proud Chapter for Visakha Squash History
Three of our exceptional players from the Visakha Vidyalaya Squash Team have been selected to
Gym for Life 2026
At the “Gym for Life” tournament recently organized by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Gymnastics Association
Celebrating the academic excellence of our Visakhians
CONGRATULATIONS, VISAKHIANS! Visakha shines once again in academic excellence at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination
Ranking high in the G.C.E. A/L 2025
Congratulations to Thejanee Nawarathne on achieving Island Rank 4 and District Rank 2 in the
Announcements and news
Visakhian Dr. Udaya Samarakkody awarded New Zealand Order of Merit in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Dr. Udayangani Kumudu Sriya Samarakkody (Udaya), an alumna of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 04, has been
Visakhians represent Sri Lanka at the World Cultural Heritage Youth Symposium 2026
Visakha Vidyalaya proudly represented Sri Lanka at the 7th World Cultural Heritage Youth Symposium 2026
Clubs & Societies
Photography Club
Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged champions of the Colombo Zonal Inter School Girls’ Softball Cricket Tournament, organized by the Colombo…
Aqua Club
Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged champions of the Colombo Zonal Inter School Girls’ Softball Cricket Tournament, organized by the Colombo…
English Literary Association
Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged champions of the Colombo Zonal Inter School Girls’ Softball Cricket Tournament, organized by the Colombo…
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