Dharmasoka College
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Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, is a school in Sri Lanka. The school was established in 1913 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, and accordingly is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools. It provides primary and secondary education.
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| Motto: |  Vidya Dadathi Vinayang (Buddhist quote from the Vagga in the Dhammapada. Meaning: "Education gives the discipline") |
| Established: | 1913 |
| Type: | Public |
| Religious affiliation: | Buddhist |
| Principal: | Mr. Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva (1913 - 1917) |
| Location: | Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka  |
| Colors: | Blue and Gray |
| Website: | http://dharmasoka-edu.net |
[edit] Location and size
Dharmasoka College is situated in Galle District, Ambalangoda. It consists of over 5000 students and a staff of about 180 teachers.
[edit] History
The school was established with only fifteen students by its founder Mudliar S. Thomas de Silva in 1913, who spent his own wealth for the development of this school.
On April 10, 1929, the Sugatha Sasondaya Samithiya (a benevolent society) took over the college. The state took control of the school in 1961, after which twenty-five government principals were appointed in succession.
[edit] Principals
| Mr. Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva (1913 - 1917) |
| Mr. E.Ginige (1917 - 1921) |
| Mr. J.R. Natheniyals (1921 - 1923) |
| Mr. G.M. De Silva (1923 - 1927) |
| Mr. E.A. Wijesooriya (1928 - 1933) |
| Mr. F.R. Jayasooriya (1934 - 1938) |
| Mr. D.G. Wijerathna (1938 - 1947 and 1953 - 1961) |
| Mr. P.De S. Jasenthuliyana (1947 - 1953) |
| Mr. K.K.V.S. De Silva (1961 - 1965) |
| Mr. M.D. Wimalasooriya (1965 - 1975) |
| Mr. E.N. Fernando (1975 - 1980) |
| Mr. G.W.W. De Silva (1980 - 1982) |
| Mr. B.H.H Wimladasa (1982 - 1984) |
| Mr. H.S.N.K. Fernando (1984 - 1986) |
| Mr. A.G.I. De Silva (1987 - 1998) |
| Mr. M Premaseela De Silva (1999 - 2001) |
| Mr. G.M.G. Jayalath (2002 - 2004) |
| Mr. K.M.G.B. Jayasooriya (2004 - 2007) |
| Mr. (2007 up to date) |
