Dharmasoka College

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Dharmasoka College

Vidya Dadathi Vinayam
(Buddhist quote in the Dhammapada.
Meaning: "Knowledge generates humility")
Location
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Information
Type Public
Established 1913
Principal Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva Esq.(1913 - 1917)
Colour(s)      Blue and      Silver
Affiliation Buddhist
Website http://www.dharmasoka.sch.lk

Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, is a leading mixed school in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1913.

It is one of the educational institute supported 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.

Location and size

Dharmasoka College is situated in Ambalangoda within the administrative distrrict of Galle, Sri Lanka. At present, it consists of over 5,000 students and about 250 members of the academic staff.

History in brief

In 1913, The college was established with only 15 students by its founder Mudliar S. Thomas de Silva Esq. who spent his own wealth for the establishment and development of the college.

On April 10, 1929, the Sugatha Sasanodaya Samithiya (a benevolent society) took over entire administration of the college. The Government of Sri Lanka took control of the college in 1961.Some managers under Sugatha Sasanodaya Samithiya were P.De S. Kularathna Esq.,BA,Bsc,LLB, Dr.M.H Saddhasena and L.C De Silva Esq. All of them were Ex.Members of Parliament.

Dharmasoka College is one of the top graded Buddhist schools ever established in 19th century. It has been rapidly developed in a large scale. The name “Dharmasoka” has been popular not only in the Southern region of Sri Lanka but also in the whole island.

The college has maintained its high standard in education, extra curricular activities and also in discipline over the years as well. Approximately 100 students are selected to the local universities in each year.

The college has been introducing many great personalities who serve in both locally and internationally in various fields of the society.

Principals

  • Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva Esq. (1913 - 1917)
  • Mr. E. Ginige (1917 - 1921)
  • Mr. A.M. Nathaniel (1921 - 1923)
  • Mr. G.M. De Silva (1923 - 1927)
  • Mr. E.A. Wijesooriya (1928 - 1933)
  • Mr. F.R. Jayasooriya (1934 - 1938)
  • Mr. D.T. 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. N.E. Fernando (1975 - 1980)
  • Mr. G.W.W. De Silva (1980 - 1982)
  • Mr. B.H.H. Wimaladasa (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. D.M.G. Anura Jayalath (2002 - 2004)
  • Mr. K.M.G.B. Jayasooriya (2004 - 2007)
  • Mr. S.J.P .Wijesingha (2007 -2010)
  • Mr. M.G.O.P. Panditharathna (2010 up to now)

Sokians

The term of "Sokians" is being used to call the students of Dharmasoka College.

Notable alumni

Dharmasoka-Devananda

Dharmasoka-Devananda is the annual inter school cricket encounter, the big match played between Dharmasoka College[1] and Sri Devananda College. The match usually takes place in March of every year at the esplanade in Ambalangoda.[2] Out of the 46 matches played between the two school so far, Devananda has won only one match while Dharmasoka secured it's victory in ten matches including the match played in March 2012.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dharmasoka.sch.lk/ accessed
  2. ↑ http://www.facebook.com/Ambalangoda accessed
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