Dharmasoka College
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Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, is a leading mix 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
.
, Sri Lanka
. At present, it consists of over 6,000 students and about 250 members of the academic staff.
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.
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 it's 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 localy and internationally in various fields of the society.
-Ex.M.PHon.Sunil Handunneththi
-M.P Hon.Anagarika R.Thilakasekara -Ex.M.P Hon.Buddhika Kurukularatne
-Ex.M.P
Hon.Ariyapala Walpitagama- Ex.M.P & Former secretary of Ports & Shipping.
Hon J.L.Sirisena (Jasenthu Liyana Sirisena)- Ex.M.P & Former Cabinet Minister of Social ServiceHon.Nandimithra G. De Zoysa -Ex.M.P & Former State Minister.
His Lordship Justice K.T.Chitrasiri-Judge of the Court of Appeal Hon.C.P.Keerthisinghe-High Court Judge Hon.Dudly Karunaratne-High Court Judge(Retired)& Chairman of the Mediation Board for Elders under the Judicial Service Commission Hon.Kumar Ekaratne-High Court Judge(Retired) & Additional Secretary to Ministry of Justice Hon.Sarath Karunaratne-District Judge(Retired) Hon.A.M.A.Wasantha Kumara-District Judge Hon.S.S.K.Withana-District Judge Hon.K.D.L.Saman Kumara-District Judge
Late.Mr.Rohana Wijeweera -Ex.Leader of People's Liberation Front (J.V.P).
Dr. Damitha De Zoysa-Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries Mr.W.W.Mahinda Deshapriya -Commissioner of Elections Mrs. Upuli GOONESEKERA- Additional Director of Education, Western Province Mr. Chandana Thilakaratne Opathawithana-Divisional Secretary/Akuressa. Kala Vibushana Mr.Padmaseela De Silva, BA;SLAS-Former Director Small Industry,Secretary to Industrial Ministry.. Dr.K.G Udaya Kumara Indrarathna - Government of Dubai: Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing -Executive Director: Policy & Strategy
-Ex.Army Commander & Chief of the Defence Staff Air Marshal Jayalath Weerakkodi -Ex.Air Force Commandor & Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Indra De Silva -Ex.Inspector General of Police Major General N.D.Fernando Major General Kapila Hendawitharana Major General Sunil De Silva Major General Sanath Karunaratne Brigadier Rangit P. Witana Mr.Indradasa Godahewa-Ex.Director of National Inteligence Bureau Mr.T.N.De Silva -Ex.Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr.N.Dhanasinghe-Commissioner of Prison
Dr.Amal Harsha De Silva -Western Provincial Director of Health Services
Dr Pinnaduwage Ariyaratne De Silva, OBE (for services to Medicine & Health care in the United Kingdom), FRCP (London), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), FRCOG (Gt.Brit.), FCOG (Sri Lanka), Formerly Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Ministry of Health, Sri lanka attached to BH Matale 1983 - 1987 & BH Nuwara Eliya 1988). Laterly, Consultant Physician Dewsbury and District Hospital, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (1990 -2009)
Dr.Sri Lal De Silva -Consultant Paediatrician
Dr.Sumanaseela De Silva - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, UK ; Assistant Professor St Georges Medical School, Granada,USADr.
Dr.Sunil De Silva -Consultant Psychatrist
Dr.Muditha Jayatilake - Deputy Director General of Health services
Prof.Sarath Lekamwasam - Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Dr.K.D.Mahinda- Senior Lecturer,University of Ruhuna Dr.Janaka Lenora - Senior Lecturer, University of Ruhuna
Dr.Shanthi Paranawithana - Asst Prof. University of Hampton, USA
Dr.P.Warusavithana-Consultant Anesthetist
Dr.E.L Chandrakantha-Consultant Paediatrician
Dr.Senaka Rajapaksha,MBBS,MD,FRCP - Head of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo
Dr.Ruwan Fernando MBBS.MS.MD.MRCOG. Consultant Obstetrician & Urogynaecology Subspecialist.Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London , UK
Mr.Patrick de Alwis -(Attorney-at-Law) Ex.Chairman of Sri Lanka Press Council Pettagan Saman De Silva - ( Deputy Director Sri Lanka Customs)
Mr.T. Sudath Priyantha De Silva-Director(Operation), Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka
Dr.Kasun de Zoysa, Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo (School of Computing)
Mr.Diluk Dayarathna Mr. Surin Dilupa Halvitigala Imasha Jorsigoda
Mr.Bernard Lokuge Mr.Jayasiri Semage Mr.Pandula Lokuge Mr.Jayasri Chandrajith Mr.Iman Perera
Mr.Candarasoma Binduhewa De SilvaMs.Jayamini De Silva Mr.Sudarshana Bandara
-National Cricketer Mr.Saman Jayantha-National Cricketer Mr.Dinesh Chandimal
-National Cricketer Mr.Ajith de Silva-National Cricketer Mr.K.P.N.Padmadeva -Swimmer Mr.T.G.Cameron Kumara de Silva - Former National Swimmer Ms.Namal Gunasekara -Table Tennis Player
Mrs Dhammika Waduge - BadmintonMs.Dilhani De Silva - Badminton Ms.Lakshi Niroshani De Silva - Badminton
Mr.G.W.Chandrasena-Former National Badminton Player, Best Outstation School Boy Cricketer 1960
Mr.Jagath Peththawadu - Asian Development Bank
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. 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
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
's oldest schools. It provides primary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
and secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
.
Location and size
Dharmasoka College is situated in Ambalangoda within the administrative distrrict of GalleGalle
Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the capital city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka and it lies in Galle District....
, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. At present, it consists of over 6,000 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
Benevolent Society
The Benevolent Society, founded by Edward Smith Hall in 1813, is Australia's first charity. It is an independent, non-religious, non-profit organisation which aims to help people overcome the barriers preventing them from participating fully in society...
) took over entire administration of the college. The Government of Sri Lanka took control of the college in 1961.
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 it's 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 localy 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) |
Parliamentarians
Hon.Gen.G.H.Sarath Chandralal FonsekaSarath Fonseka
Gardihewa Sarath Chandralal Fonseka, known as Sarath Fonseka is a former commander and General of the Sri Lanka Army and a former candidate for President of Sri Lanka. As Commander of the Army, he played an instrumental role in ending the 26 year Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009, defeating the...
-Ex.M.P
Sunil Handunnetti
Sunil Handunnetti is a Sri Lankan politician and a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. He contested the 2010 parliamentary elections under the Democratic National Alliance , which is led by former army chief Sarath Fonseka and was re-elected to Parliament from Colombo District.-References:...
-M.P
Buddhika Kurukularatne
Daluwatte Hewa Buddhika Kurukularatne is a Journalist, author lawyer and Sri Lankan politician...
-Ex.M.P
Hon.Ariyapala Walpitagama- Ex.M.P & Former secretary of Ports & Shipping.
Hon J.L.Sirisena (Jasenthu Liyana Sirisena)- Ex.M.P & Former Cabinet Minister of Social Service
Judiciary
His Lordship Justice Sisira de Abrew-Judge of the Court of AppealOther political figures (non-parliamentarians)
Hon.Shan Wijayalal De Silva - Chief Minister of Southern ProvinceAdministrative Service Officials
Dr. Neela GunasekeraMilitary,Police & Prison
General G.G. Sarath Chandralal FonsekaSarath Fonseka
Gardihewa Sarath Chandralal Fonseka, known as Sarath Fonseka is a former commander and General of the Sri Lanka Army and a former candidate for President of Sri Lanka. As Commander of the Army, he played an instrumental role in ending the 26 year Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009, defeating the...
-Ex.Army Commander & Chief of the Defence Staff
Medical
Prof. W.I Amarasinghe, FCOG(Sri Lanka), FRCOG(Gt. Brit.) Former Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Peradeniya Sri lankaDr.Amal Harsha De Silva -Western Provincial Director of Health Services
Dr Pinnaduwage Ariyaratne De Silva, OBE (for services to Medicine & Health care in the United Kingdom), FRCP (London), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas), FRCOG (Gt.Brit.), FCOG (Sri Lanka), Formerly Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Ministry of Health, Sri lanka attached to BH Matale 1983 - 1987 & BH Nuwara Eliya 1988). Laterly, Consultant Physician Dewsbury and District Hospital, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (1990 -2009)
Dr.Sri Lal De Silva -Consultant Paediatrician
Dr.Sumanaseela De Silva - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, UK ; Assistant Professor St Georges Medical School, Granada,USA
Dr.Sunil De Silva -Consultant Psychatrist
Dr.Muditha Jayatilake - Deputy Director General of Health services
Prof.Sarath Lekamwasam - Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Dr.K.D.Mahinda- Senior Lecturer,University of Ruhuna
Dr.Shanthi Paranawithana - Asst Prof. University of Hampton, USA
Dr.P.Warusavithana-Consultant Anesthetist
Dr.E.L Chandrakantha-Consultant Paediatrician
Dr.Senaka Rajapaksha,MBBS,MD,FRCP - Head of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo
Dr.Ruwan Fernando MBBS.MS.MD.MRCOG. Consultant Obstetrician & Urogynaecology Subspecialist.Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London , UK
Legal
Late Mr.A.R.C. Perera-Attorney General of Dominica Islands in West Indies(at the time of his death) and Ex.Deputy Solicitor General of Sri LankaEngineering
Prof.Sisil Kumarawadu -Director, Eng.Research Unit, University of MoratuwaDr.Kasun de Zoysa, Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo (School of Computing)
Architects
Mr.M.W.Jinendralal De SilvaArtists
Music Maestro Gunadasa KapugeGunadasa Kapuge
-Early life:Kapuge was born on August 7, 1945 either in the village of Miriswatte in the Galle District or in the tiny village of Thanabaddegama in Elpitiya. He was the second of eight children. He went to school until grade five at Karandeniya Central College and later at Dharmasoka College in...
Mr.Candarasoma Binduhewa De Silva
Sports
Mr.Upul TharangaUpul Tharanga
Warushavithana Upul Tharanga , commonly known as Upul Tharanga, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed opening batsman and wicketkeeper.-Early life:Upul Tharanga had his education at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda...
-National Cricketer
Dinesh Chandimal
Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal is a Sri Lankan international cricketer who has played first class cricket for Ruhuna and Nondescripts Cricket Club. A right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper, he scored 64, four and 109 in his first three innings for the Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI...
-National Cricketer
Mrs Dhammika Waduge - Badminton
Mr.G.W.Chandrasena-Former National Badminton Player, Best Outstation School Boy Cricketer 1960
International Organizations
Mr.Nipul GOONESEKERA - United Nations, DPKOThe source of this article is wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.