In 2015, Mrs. Deepa Rangani Arachchige, a retired teacher of the school, was the pioneer in starting the “Kekulu Kodevva” Stamp Society of Kalutara Balika Vidyalaya and has now turned 9 years in 2024.
The society has been an active one with numerous events including participating at events outside of the school. Some events include:
- Workshops by Mr. Ravindra Matara Arachchi – June 2023
- Visit to Philatelic Museum and workshop by Philatelic Bureau – June 2023
- Stamp exhibition event at St Johns College, Nugegoda – Dec 2023
The Stamp Society also has their own page on the internet. The activities carried out are updated on regular basis and can be viewed via https://philately.lk/KalutaraBalikaVidyalaya/ or by scanning the QR Code
As part of the annual proceedings, Kekulu Kodevwa Stamp Society 2023-2024 official badge wearing ceremony took place on 7th June 2024 at the School Main Hall.
A total of 102 badges will be awarded for students in Grade 6 to 11. The breakdown of badges is as follows:
- Grade 6 – 20
- Grade 7 – 19
- Grade 8 – 15
- Grade 9 – 28
- Grade 10 – 16
- Grade 11 – 4
As the chief guest, Mr. Gihan Fernando, President of PASL (Philatelic Association of Sri Lanka) joined the event. Mr Gamini Silva, a senior veteran philatelist who founded SLIPA also attended the event as a special guest, also representing PASL.
Also attending as guests was the Principal of the school Mrs. Thushini Weerakoon, the Deputy Principal Mrs. Thilakarathna, the Assistant Principal Mrs. Nirosha Samanmali, the Assistant Principal Mrs. Sajeewani Udawatta, Assistant Principal Mr. Jayantha Kulasekara, Principal of Primary Section Mrs. Nadeesha Nissanka will join the ceremony. Joining them as guests would be Mr. Ravindra Matharaarachchi, who worked for the development of the Kekulu Kodevwa Stamp Association since its inception, and the current Secretary of the School Development Society. Representing the teachers in charge of the secondary section of the association, Also attending them as guest would be Mrs. Upulie Naurannage, Ms. Prasadini De Silva, Ms. DK Dilumi Meegoda, Ms. W. D. U. Malsha Madhurangi. The primary section would be represented by Mrs. A. Thyaga Dulangali de Silva, Mrs. H.M. Ranjani, Mrs. Manori Perera.
2023 – 2024 Kekulu Kodevwa Stamp Society Committee:
| President : | M.A.Tharindi Navanga Wickramathunge |
| Vice President : | Thamashi Manjana |
| Secretary : | Pamudi Theja |
| Deputy Secretary : | Ronashi Vasana |
| Treasurer : | Devinya Dewhara Matharaarachchi |
| Deputy Treasurer : | Lithuli thiyansa Dayarathna |
Full coverage of event
 | “I see the ceremony of putting on the official badges of our association as the opening of a book written by a writer who is able to proudly portray his image in the minds of the members’ children. I extend my best wishes to all the member children of our association who wear badges.” Upuli Navurunnage (Teacher in charge) |
 | I think the badge wearing ceremony is the most modern form of one of the main tributaries of a water stream that nurtures the pride and self-sacrifice of our members who are nourished by the field of knowledge. I extend my best wishes to all our sisters who wear badges today. Also, today is a day that will be remembered by all members. Tharini Wickramathunge (President) |
 | I extend my hearty congratulations to all the sisters who are honing their intellectual skills and wearing their official badges today, may they have the strength and courage to succeed in their studies. Thamashi Manjana (Vice President) |
 | I would like to congratulate all the sisters who will wear badges today as we can get a new experience through this event organized by our association. Pamudi Theja (Secretary) |
 | Due to the ceremony of putting on the official badges of our association, the interest and effort of the members will improve and their knowledge and attitudes will increase. I see today’s ceremony as a day of happiness for the members and as a mirror reflection of encouragement for all. Ronashi Vasana (Deputy Secretary) |
 | I offer my heartiest congratulations to all the sisters who have been with our association for 8 years, collecting stamps as a hobby, improving their knowledge and skills, and wearing their official badges today. Devinya Dewhara Matharaarachchi (Treasurer) |
List of winners from the competition held:
Junior Division:
First Place – Pamudi Theja
Second place – Disathmi Thumalya
Third place – Sandali Punsara.
Best stamp collector – Dulangi Kottahachchi
Senior Division:
First Place : M.A.Tharindi Navanga Wickramathunge.
Second place : Devinya Dewhara Matharaarachchi
Third place : Thamashi Manjana
Best Stamp Collector : M.A.Tharindi Navanga Wickramathunge.
List of badge awardees
Grade 6
01. Gagani Veragala
02. Ashmini Rajakaruna
03. Menaya Diyasandhi
04. W. Tenuki Devhara
05. Thisari Sadamini
06. Manudi Vihanga
07. Sanduni Nuhansa
08. W.M. Disanya Mansadi Weerakoon
09. Tepuli Warangana
10. Tedara Senduli
11. Metmi Vhanga
12. Dinethma Pudasari
13. Menaya Kenuli
14. Lituli Yetmini
15. Chatumi Chandupa
16. Tushmi Kaweesha
17. Minudi Perera
18. B.S. Danuki Perera
19. Piumindi Randika
20. Rashini Nimtara
Grade 7
1. Owamini Yesmi
2. K. Pudamsa Senari.
3. 3. earth rays.
4. Disatami Tumalya.
5. W. Chithuli Sadilya Abeysekara.
6. Sadali Punsara.
7. Sadivya Sadduli.8. Shanuli Ashmita.
9. Fatima Nisla.
10.K.V Situli Sagitma.
11. Abhishekya Alvis.
12. Rashmi Ramodya.
13. Tenure Direction.
14. Sauni Sanupama.
15. Thihansa.
16. Sauni Lakdinu.
17. Tisumi Dasunya.
18. Chenuti valleys
19. N.D. Rehansa Thisali Nakandala
Grade 8
1. Kenuli Kemindi
2. Benuri Jihansa
3. Pamudi Kitmini
4. Mansadi Sahanya
5. Movindi Lehansa
6. Himaya Nethusarani
7. Oneja Thevlini
8. Tilakshi Shehara
9. Numaya Keerthisingha
10. Dulagi Satsara
11. Kinuli Nehara
12. H.D.D. Amandi Wijegunawardena
13. Saheli Sasmita
14. Thinuli Sakitya
15. Chetya Methuki
Grade 9
1.) E.B. Ishani Chaturya
2.) Ronashi Vasana
3.) U.A. Netuki Ameesha Nimsarani
4.) T.Gitmi
5.) Viduni Savidya
6.) D. Nevini Dhamsa Kumarasinghe
7.) S.D. Sanuji Ayansa
8.) Ranuti Sahansa
9.) Dulaney Diana
10.) Pulmi Dinanga
11.) Dinara Samararatne
12.) Manuthi Dulansa Hevega
13.) Pasha Mallya
14.) L. Samali Heshani Ariyaratne
15.) M.P.Chetaya Janadinu
16.) J. Utuli Ishundaya Fernando
17.) Binadi Yenuli
18.) Hirushi Vihara
19.) First Glory
20.) Dinara Sethumdi
21.) Sadini Netra
22.) Oshadi Vidarshana
23.) W.A. Hello Aditya
24.) Vinuti Nuhansa
25.) Anisha Marlia
26.) Kitmini Gihansa
27.) Dinaya Anatmi
28.) G.Lithuli Thihansa Dayaratne
Grade 10
1. T. Tamashi Manjana
2. W. Chamatka Oshadi Silva
3. M. Yenumi Sadevna
4. W. K. Dhami Nihansa Dias
5. A. Sethumi Dulanga
6. M. H. Saheli Sumindi
7. M. Sanuji Satnara Hemashree
8. Roseanne Binara de Silva
9. W. A. Jayanetri Shehara Kumarasinghe
10. K. Yuvani Chetana
11. Nidu Sinuri Silva
12. Nilumindi Hathurusingha
13. Minuli Inaya Kariyawasam
14. Dilmi Manjula Gunasinghe
15. G. H. Thevmini Dharmasa
16. S. A. Janumi Gihansa Jayasinghe
11th grade
1. Chamathi Dulara Munasinghe
2. M.A. Tarindi Nawanga Wickramatunga
3. Deviniya Devhara Matararachchi
4. W. H. M. Lithmi Vietma
(Pictures from the event to follow)
