Rathnapura, October 22, 2009 - Sri Lanka is entering a new stage in her history – a new era of peace and prosperity – where the people of this wonderful country can unite and engage positively to re-make their futures and turn the page of all the tribulations and lost opportunities of the past. The Mother Sri Lanka movement aims to act as a catalyst to bring about this change. The Program has leadership and direction from the President’s Office and support from corporate sponsors.

The Provincial Final competition of the Sabaragamuwa Province was held today at the Provincial Council Auditorium, Rathnapura. The competition was conducted among all Grade 1A, 1B and 1C schools in both Sinhala and Tamil mediums in the Sabaragamuwa Province. 57 schools from the Rathnapura District and 104 schools from the Kegalle district were entitled to participate in the first preliminary round which was held at the education division level. Of these, 11 schools have been selected to enter the finals and the following schools emerged winners. These provincial winners will be entitled to enter the All Island final which will be held in Colombo in 2010 after completion of all province finals.

Sabaragamuwa Province Winners:

Tamil Medium:

1st Place: Mawanella Baduriya Muslim Maha Vidyalaya

2^nd Place: Kahawatta Tamil Maha Vidyalaya

3^rd Place: Balangoda Maha Vidyalaya

Sinhala Medium:

1st Place: Kalawana National School

2^nd Place: Mawanella Mayurapada Maha Vidyalaya

3^rd Place: Balangoda Wikiliya Sri Narada Maha Vidyalaya