ශ්රී මිහිඳු දහම් පාසල
Sri Mihindu Daham Pasela
Established in 1999, Sri Mihindu Dhamma school has come a long way to become what it is today. The main purpose of the dhamma school is to educate the younger Sri Lankan generation in Buddhism, Sinhala Language and Sri Lankan culture.
There are approximately 180 students studying in Seven classes and the staff consists of 3 resident monks of Sri Lankaramaya temple and volunteer teachers.
In addition to this, the parents contribute to the success of day to day activities of the dhamma school.
The Sri Mihindu Dhamma School is sponsored by the New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust.
Dhamma school newsletter - June 2024
Time Table
| 09:30 - 10:00 am | Starting Session - Pansil |
| 10:05 - 11:00 am | Session 1 - Buddhism |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Interval - Morning Tea |
| 11:30 - 12:25 pm | Session 2 - Sinhala |
| 12:25 - 12:30 pm | Ending Session |
Session 01 - 10:05 to 11:00 am - Buddhism, Sri Lanka History & Culture
This session is mainly conducted in English medium. There are 07 different levels and children are allocated according to their age.
| Level | Age Group | Number of Classes |
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| Level 1 | 5 to 6 Years | 01 |
| Level 2 | 7 to 8 Years | 01 |
| Level 3 | 8 to 9 Years | 01 |
| Level 4 | 10 to 11 Years | 01 |
| Level 5 | 12 to 13 Years | 01 |
| Level 6 | 14 to 15 Years | 01 |
| Level 7 | 16 and above | 01 |
Session 02 - 11:30 to 12:25 pm - Sinhala Language
This session is conducted in Sinhala and use English as a support for the children’s understanding. There are 04 different levels and children are allocated according to their Sinhala knowledge.
| Level | Knowledge Level | Number of Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Begginer | 03 |
| Level 2 | Elementary | 02 |
| Level 3 | Intermediate | 01 |
| Level 4 | Advance | 01 |
Dhamma School Teachers for the Year 2023/24
| Sri Minindu Dhamma School Principal | Ven. Walgama Rewatha Thero |
| President Youth & Education Committee | Nirosha Kaluarachchige |
| Sri Minindu Dhamma School deputy Principal | Kumara Maharage |
| Sri Minindu Dhamma School Assistant Principal | Samitha Ranaweera |
| Anupama Balasooriya (HT) Damayanthi Gunasekera |
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| Priyanthi Opatha (HT) Bimali Pathmabandu |
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| Samitha Ranaweera (HT) Divyanjali Patabendige Dinushi Ranaweera |
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| Thushari Jayawickrama (HT) Sakura Thilakasenae |
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| Mangala Gamage (HT) Gayan Hettiarachchi |
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| Nirosha Kaluarachchige (HT) Apeksha Senadheera |
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| Kumara Maharage (HT) Nimsara Abeykoon |
| Relief Teachers |
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| Isuru Perera |
| Wasantha Marasinghe |
| Damayanthi Gunasekera |
| Sunil Rathnayaka |
| Chandana Pathirage |
| Pavithra Makawita |
| Kasuni Nirmintha |
| Layadri Makawita |