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.
Coordinates: 6°55′30″N 79°52′09″E / 6.925°N 79.86917°E
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| Motto |  Vidya Dadathi Vinayam (Buddhist quote in the Dhammapada. Meaning: "Knowledge generates humility") |
| Established | 1913 |
| Type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | Buddhist |
| Principal | Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva Esq.(1913 - 1917) |
| Location | Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka  |
| Colours | 'Blue and silver |
| Website | http://www.dharmasoka.sch.lk |
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[edit] Location and size
Dharmasoka College is situated in Ambalangoda within the administrative distrrict of Galle, Sri Lanka. At present, it consists of over 6,000 students and about 250 members of the academic staff.
[edit] 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 are Mr.P.de S. Kularathna,BA,Bsc,LLB Dr.M.H Sadhasena and Mr.L.C De Silva all Ex.Members of Paliment.
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.
[edit] 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) |
[edit] Sokians
The term of "Sokians" is being used to call the students of Dharmasoka College.
[edit] Alumni
Following is the list of some illustrious Sokians, they being alumni of Dharmasoka College
[edit] Clergy
Ven.Ambalangoda Vajirawansa Thero (Presently in Thailand)
[edit] Academics
Professor Upali S Jayasekera (Former Dean of the faculty of Agriculture-University of Sabaragamuwa)
Professor Nihal Kodikara (Deputy Director-University of Colombo School of Computing)
Dr.Kasun de Zoysa, Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo School of Computing
[edit] Parliamentarians
Hon.Gen.G.H.Sarath Chandralal Fonseka-Ex.M.P
| Hon.Sunil Handunneththi-M.P |
| Hon.Anagarika R.Thilakasekara -Ex.M.P |
| Hon.Buddhika Kurukularatne -Ex.M.P |
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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 |
| Hon.Nandimithra G. De Zoysa -Ex.M.P & Former State Minister.
Hon.Pettagan Asoka Weerasinghe De Silva -Attorney at Law & Ex.M.P.(Balapitiya) [edit] JudiciaryHis Lordship Justice Sisira de Abrew-Judge of the Court of Appeal |
| 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
[edit] Other political figures (non-parliamentarians)Hon.Shan Wijayalal De Silva - Chief Minister of Southern Province |
Late.Mr.Rohana Wijeweera -Ex.Leader of People's Liberation Front (J.V.P).
[edit] Administrative Service OfficialsDr. Neela Gunasekera |
| 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
[edit] Military, Police & Prison
[edit] MedicalProf. W.I Amarasinghe, FCOG(Sri Lanka), FRCOG(Gt. Brit.) Former Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Peradeniya Sri lanka Dr.Amal Harsha De Silva -Western Provincial Director of Health Services |
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Dr Pinnaduwage Ariyaratne De Silva, OBE (for services to Medicine & Health care), MBBS ( Colombo '69), 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. Dr.Sunil De Silva -Consultant Psychatrist |
| Mr.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 |
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Dr.Ruwan Fernando MBBS.MS.MD.MRCOG. Consultant Obstetrician & Urogynaecology Subspecialist.Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London , UK Dr.G.Sarath Fonseka-Geriatrician [edit] LegalLate 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 Lanka |
| Mr.Patrick de Alwis -(Attorney-at-Law) Ex.Chairman of Sri Lanka Press Council |
| Pettagan Saman De Silva - ( Deputy Director Sri Lanka Customs) |
Pettagan Asoka Weerasinghe De Silva (Attorney-at -Law)
[edit] EngineeringProf.Sisil Kumarawadu -Director, Eng.Research Unit, University of Moratuwa |
| Mr.T. Sudath Priyantha De Silva-Director(Operation), Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka |
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Dr.(Late) Asoka Jayalath De Silva (Phd.Bsc (Engineering)-Director (Bridges)-Department of Highways [edit] ArchitectsMr.M.W.Jinendralal De Silva |
| Mr.Diluk Dayarathna |
| Mr. Surin Dilupa Halvitigala |
Imasha Jorsigoda
[edit] ArtistsMusic Maestro Gunadasa Kapuge |
| Mr.Bernard Lokuge |
| Mr.Jayasiri Semage |
| Mr.Jayasri Chandrajith |
| Mr.Iman Perera |
| Mr.Candarasoma Binduhewa De Silva |
| Ms.Jayamini De Silva |
Mr.Sudarshana Bandara
[edit] SportsMr.Upul Tharanga-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 - Badminton |
| Ms.Dilhani De Silva - Badminton |
| Ms.Lakshi Niroshani De Silva - Badminton
Mr.G.W.Chandrasena-Former National Badminton Player, Best Outstation School Boy Cricketer 1960 [edit] International OrganizationsMr.Nipul Goonasekara - United Nations, DPKO |
| Mr.Jagath Peththawadu - Asian Development Bank |
