WP / KE / Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya • Census No: 11084

Heritage, Vision & Executive Leadership

Discover over seven decades of educational service in Kandaliyaddapaluwa, Ganemulla under the Kelaniya Educational Zone.

Heritage, Vision & Executive Leadership
WP/KE/Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya
Our Vision • අපගේ දැක්ම

School Vision

To mould a generation of disciplined, intellectually empowered, and virtuous citizens who proudly uphold Sri Lankan cultural heritage while excelling in the modern global society.

Our Mission • අපගේ මෙහෙවර

School Mission

To provide holistic, equitable, and high-quality education from Grade 1 to Grade 13 by nurturing academic excellence, technological competence, aesthetic appreciation, sportsmanship, and balanced personality traits in every student.

School Governance (Demo Details)

Executive & Sectional Leadership Board

Principal

Mr. H.M.K.D. Jayasundara (Demo)

B.Sc., PGDE, M.Ed., S.L.E.A.S. I

Chief Executive & Head of Institution

Deputy Principal (Academic)

Mrs. W.A. Priyanthi Senanayake (Demo)

B.A. (Hons), PGDE, S.L.P.S. I

Curriculum & Examination Supervision (Grades 6–13)

Deputy Principal (Administration)

Mr. R.P.N. Karunaratne (Demo)

B.Com. (Sp), PGDE, S.L.P.S. I

General Administration, Finance & SDS Coordination

Assistant Principal (Co-Curricular)

Mr. S.D. Liyanage (Demo)

B.Ed., National Diploma in Teaching

Sports, Houses, Clubs, Discipline & Prefects' Guild

Head of Primary Section

Mrs. K.G.N. Malkanthi Perera (Demo)

B.Ed. (Primary), Trained Teacher Class I

Grades 1 to 5 & Scholarship Guidance

Head of Collegiate Section

Mrs. D.M. Chandrika Wijesinghe (Demo)

M.A., B.A. (Kelaniya), PGDE

Grades 12 to 13 (Science, Commerce, Arts & Tech)

1952 – Present (Demo Chronicle)

Milestones of Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya

Humble Beginnings in Kandaliyaddapaluwa
Phase I • Founding Vision

Humble Beginnings in Kandaliyaddapaluwa

Founded through the philanthropic generosity of the Jayakody family and village elders to bring structured primary education to the children of Kandaliyaddapaluwa and Welipillawa in Ganemulla.

Upgrade to Maha Vidyalaya Status
Phase II • Maha Vidyalaya Elevation

Upgrade to Maha Vidyalaya Status

Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Maha Vidyalaya, expanding into multi-story classroom blocks, science laboratories, and establishing the three traditional Houses (Thisara, Mayura, Paravi) in Maroon and Gold.

G.C.E. Advanced Level Streams (Grades 12–13)
Phase III • Collegiate Expansion

G.C.E. Advanced Level Streams (Grades 12–13)

Elevated to serve students from Grade 1 through Grade 13 in the Kelaniya Educational Zone, opening direct pathways to national universities and professional institutes.

Digital Innovation & 1,650+ Student Community
Present • Smart Campus Era

Digital Innovation & 1,650+ Student Community

Today, WP/KE/Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya thrives with modern ICT labs, aesthetic studios, championship sports teams, and over 1,650 students guided by 85+ educators.

Roll of Honor — Past Principals (Demo Archive)

1952 – 1961Mr. D.A. Wijesooriya (Founding Headmaster - Demo)
1961 – 1973Mr. M.P.G. Amarasinghe (Demo)
1973 – 1984Mr. K.D.S. Rajapakse (Demo)
1984 – 1996Mrs. S.R. Gunawardena (Demo)
1996 – 2008Mr. W.M.T. Bandara (Demo)
2008 – 2019Mr. P.H.A. Samarakoon (Demo)
2019 – PresentMr. H.M.K.D. Jayasundara (Incumbent - Demo)

School Crest & Heraldic Symbolism

WP/KE/Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya Official Logo - ගුණ නැණ වඩව් ජය දද නගව්

Every element of the Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya crest reminds students of their sacred duty to wisdom, moral discipline, and service to Sri Lanka.

Traditional Lighted Oil Lamp (Pahana)

Represents the eternal light of wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance.

Open Sacred Book

Symbolizes lifelong learning, academic inquiry, and accessible education for all.

Golden Paddy Sheaves (Dhanya Karal)

Reflects the fertile agricultural heritage of Ganemulla & Gampaha, prosperity, and self-reliance.

Lotus Petals (Nelum Pethi)

Purity of character, spiritual discipline, and rising unblemished above challenges.

Royal Maroon & Imperial Gold Shield

Maroon signifies dignity, courage, and warmth; Gold represents excellence and noble virtue.

School Anthem Tribute (Viduhal Geeya)

සැරදේ සැරදේ ජයකොඩි විදුහල් මෑණී

Sarade Sarade Jayakody Viduhal Maanee

Long live, long live, Mother Jayakody Vidyalaya

කන්දලියද්දපාළුව පුරවර බබළවනා

Kandaliyaddapaluwa purawara babalawana

Illuminating the blessed land of Kandaliyaddapaluwa

උගත මනා ශිල්පයමයි මතු රැකෙනා පාඨයෙන්

Ugatha Mana Shilpayamai Mathu Rakena pathayen

Guided by the noble motto 'Knowledge Truly Learned Protects the Future'

නැණ ගුණ විකුමෙන් හෙළ දැය පෝෂණය කරනා

Nena guna vikumen Hela deya poshanaya karana

Nurturing the nation with wisdom, virtue, and valor

මෙරුන් රන්වන් ධජ සෙවණේ එක්වී සැමදා

Maroon ranwan dhaja sewane ekwee samada

United forever beneath the shade of the Maroon and Gold banner

දිනේවා දිනේවා ජයකොඩි මහ විදුහල් මාතා!

Dinewa Dinewa Jayakody Maha Viduhal Matha!

May Mother Jayakody Maha Vidyalaya triumph forevermore!