Dharmasoka College

G / Dharmasoka College-Ambalangoda

විද්යා දදාති විනයංṁ
(Buddhist quote in the Dhammapada.
Meaning: "Knowledge generates humility")
Location
Ambalangoda
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Coordinates 6°55′30″N 79°52′09″E / 6.92500°N 79.86917°E / 6.92500; 79.86917Coordinates: 6°55′30″N 79°52′09″E / 6.92500°N 79.86917°E / 6.92500; 79.86917
Information
Type Public
Established 1913
Principal MudAlindu 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 mixed school in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1913.

It is 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. It has over 5,000 students and about 250 members of the academic staff.

History

In 1913, the college was established with 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 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, Dr.M.H Saddhasena and L.C De Silva. All were former Members of Parliament. Approximately 100 students are selected to the local universities in each year.

Principals

Sokians

The term "Sokians" is 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[2] and Sri Devananda College. The match usually takes place in March of every year at the esplanade in Ambalangoda.[3] Out of the 46 matches played between the two schools so far, most of the maches are drawn.

References

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