D. S. Senanayake College
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| Motto: | Thamàta Péra Rata (Country Before Self) |
| Established: | February 10, 1967 |
| Type: | Public |
| Principal: | Asoka Senani Hewage |
| Location: | Colombo 07, Sri Lanka |
| Website: | www.dssenanayake.org www.dssoba.net |
D.S.Senanyake College is one of the premiere educational institutes in Sri Lanka. It was established on the February 10, 1967 under the stewardship of R. I. T. Alles. It is the only school to have gained preeminence after being established in the post colonial era. During its comparatively short history it has become one of the prestigious and sought after schools in the country.
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[edit] Location
No. 62 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
[edit] History
In 1967, the then minister of education I. M. R. A. Iriyagolla initiated the ground work for establishing this new school. It was to be named after the first prime minister of Sri Lanka. He chose a teacher from Royal College, R. I. T. Alles to head this new venture. The location in which the college stands today was at that time called the Kumbikale jungle. It was cleared with the help of the community and some boy scouts from Royal College.
D.S. Senanyake College opened it's door on the 10 February, 1967. The first batch of 167 students was housed in a prefabricated building sheltered by woven coconut leaves. Within a quarter of a century the college had become one of the most popular and prestigious educational institutes in Sri Lanka. Today it is one of the most competitive and sought after school in the country, accommodating close to 6000 students from Kindergarten to the GCE advance level.
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[edit] D.S. as a leading national school
D.S. Senanayake College has attracted and welcomed a large amount of students who excel at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. This has given the opportunity for some of the most talented students from under privileged socio-economic backgrounds to attend the college.
The two main examinations to which students study are the GCE (Ordinary level) and the GCE (Advanced level) examinations. The college provides all the support necessary for the students to excel at these exams. The support structure consists of having additional lectures, workshops by renowned lecturers and professors. However it is mainly the extremely dedicated academic staff that is the driving force behind the academic success of its students. At the Advance level the students have the option to study in either of the three main languages of instruction, namely Sinhalese, Tamil or English.
[edit] How did we get here
The need to educate Children by admitting them into Schools of high standard grew daily. In 1965 the unlimited number of requests to admit children into the Royal College Primary was amazing. By 1966 this problem became more arrogant. Under these circumstances that Minister of Education Hon I M R A Iriyagolla took the initiative to build a new school in Cinnamon Gardens immediately.
Mr. M J Perera, Secretary to the minister who was in charge of finding suitable land was able to locate an empty block of land by Gregory's Road that was formerly used by the Navy. Permission to occupy the land was granted to the Ministry of Education by the Ministry of Defense & the Municipal committee of the area. Thus, plans were made to start the new school immediately.
The construction of a building to insert the first batch of students was undertaken by the State Engineering Corporation under Professor A N S Kulasinghe.All the expense were beared by the Ministry of Education.
Mr. R I T Alles, a teacher of Royal College was chosen to become the Head Teacher of the new school. Mr. Bogoda Premarathne, Principal of royal College released him with his blessings for the venture. Furthermore, the Cadet Group of Royal College cleared the land area infested with snakes to build the school. The New school building, the backbone of the school was built on the spot that was called "Kumbi Kalei".
[edit] D.S. culture
D.S.S.C. is a college with a grand culture. The school along with the academic staff, the parents, the old boys’ association, the School Development Association and the students, is called The DS family. The DS family is inseparable from one another that it might have been the reason for it to be developed in such a rapid manner.
At the beginning of every year, the parents gather in order to make their child’s class room a beautiful one. They paint the class; do everything to the classes to make a pleasant environment to their children. Furthermore, this getting together does a one great thing. That is the unity among parents. While they work together they build new friendships and repair the old ones.
One main quality, which can be seen in DS students, is their companionship between different Grades. Any student who is in a higher grade is called Ayya or Elder brother, and one who is younger is called Malli which means Younger brother. In DS, it is not a shame to call any elder brother as Ayya or to the other side, as Malli
[edit] Academic staff
DSSC has an academic staff of about 250.
[edit] Prefects
Prefects do a main role in the well keeping of the school. There are 6 stages of Prefects in DSSC.
[edit] Entire School
- Head Prefect
- Senior Deputy Head Prefects
- Deputy Head Prefects
- Senior Prefects
- Guides
- Student Volunteers
[edit] Grade and Classwise
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- Grade Prefects
- Class monitors
These are called the Prefects Guild. Student Volunteers are selected from Grade 12. Then they will become Guides. After that by vote of the teachers and by a committee, members for the senior board are selected. Moreover, there are GRADE PREFECTS and CLASS MONITORS in every class, which helps the senior prefects to keep the prestigious DS discipline.
[edit] More about the College
Today, D.S Senanayake College has become one of the Pioneer Education centers of Sri Lanka.With a Student Population of over 5000 & a dedicated Staff of over 200 Teachers, DSSC is a force to reckon with. There are many achievements of excellence both in the Academic & the Non academic Field we have fostered some of the best educational & sporting prospects of this country.
D.S Senanayake College provides education to Students from Grade 1 to 13 in both Sinhala, Tamil & English Mediums. It also provides English Medium studies in Mathematics, Science & Commerce fields for the Advance Level Examinations. The School is fully equipped with Modern Classrooms, Multiple Science Laboratories and Computer Laboratories, Ground & Sports Complex for sports activities. It also has more than 35 Clubs, Societies & Associations engaged in all types of Co curricular activities. There is also a wide range of sporting activities be it the Track, Field or Swimming Pool.
But the most wonderful side of this tale is the success of D.S Senanayake College is that the rapid growth of this establishment in such a short period of 35 years. It was the sole commitment of the Administration of the School, Teachers, Parents and Students & the Old Boys working together to achieve a common goal. Their path was always not cleared. It was a harsh climb to the top, with a lot of sweat, blood & tears in the path that we walked by. Because as our founding Principal Mr. R I T Alles says " D.S was not built of the pocket of the rich man, but of the hand of the humble poor man."
We at DS are all brothers, regardless of race, cast or creed. The blood which bonds us together is this School that has brought us together. The brotherhood of the D.S Senanayake College will always be there to carry the spirit of DS forward, under the Black & Gold banner when they say HAIL THE DONS!!!
[edit] Current Infrastructure
Location:- No: 62, Gregory's Road,Colombo-07.
Land:- 9 Acres: School Grounds: 4 Acres.
Buildings:- 9 Three Story Buildings. 3 Two Story Buildings. 8 Single Story Buildings.
Science Laboratories : 3 Libraries : 3 Reading Rooms : 1 School Grounds : 2 (Including DSCC-International Cricket Ground) Official DSSC Cricket Ground Website Indoor Sports Complex : 1 English Language Centers : 3 Computer Laboratories : 3 Aesthetic Units : 7 Main Hall : 1 Canteens : 2 Agriculture Units : 1 Special Educational Units : 1 Sites Religious Worship : 4 (Buddhist , Hindu , Islamic , Christian ) Dental : 1 OBA Office : 2 Official Residencies : 2 First Aid Unit : 1
[edit] DSSC Old Boys Association
First Batch of students left the college in the year 1979 and the OBA was formed thereafter. First President of OBA was Mr. Ranjan Perera presently CEO of soft logic. Comparatively a young OBA yet considered as the most energetic and active OBA in the island. OBA celebrated it’s 25th year in 2005.
OBA Web Site : www.dssoba.net
E-mail Address : dsscoba@lankabellnet.com
