Dharmasoka College

Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, is a mix 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.

Dharmasoka College

Emblem of Dharmasoka College
Motto	File:DHS Motto.gif Vidya Dadathi Vinayang (Buddhist quote from the Vagga in the Dhammapada. Meaning: "Education gives the discipline")
Type	Public
Established	1913
Affiliation	Buddhist
Principal	Mr. Mudliar S. Thomas De Silva (1913 - 1917)
Location	Ambalangoda , Sri Lanka
Colors	Blue and Gray
Website	http://www.dharmasoka.sch.lk

Location and size

Dharmasoka College is situated in Galle District, Ambalangoda. It consists of over 7,000 students and a staff of about 250 teachers.

History

The school was established with only 15 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 25 government principals were appointed in succession.

Principals

Mr. Mudliar S.Thomas De Silva (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.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. D.M.G.Anura Jayalath (2002 - 2004)

Mr. K.M.G.B.Jayasooriya (2004 - 2007)

Mr. S.J.P.WIJESINGHA (2007 up to date)

Sokians

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

Alumni

Following is the list of some illustrious Sokians, they being alumni of Dharmasoka College

Parliamentarians

Hon.J.L.Sirisena -Ex.Minister of Social ServiceHon.Gen.G.G.Sarath Chandralal Fonseka-M.PHon.Sunil Handunneththi-M.PHon.Anagarika R.Thilakasekara -Ex.M.PHon.Buddhika Kurukularatne -Ex.M.P

Judges

Hon.Justice Sisira de Abrew -Judge of the Court of AppealHon.Justice K.T.Chitrasiri -Judge of the Court of AppealHon.Dudly Karunaratne -High Court JudgeHon.Kumar Ekaratne -High Court JudgeHon.Sarath Karunaratne -District JudgeHon.C.P.Keerthisinghe -District JudgeHon.A.M.A.Wasantha Kumara -District JudgeHon.S.S.K.Withana -District JudgeHon.K.D.L.Saman Kumara -District Judge

Other political figures (non-parliamentarians)

Hon.Shan Wijayalal De Silva - Chief Minister of Southern ProvinceHon.Rohana Wijeweera -Ex.Leader of J.V.P

Administrative service officials

Mr.W.W.M.Deshapriya -Deputy Commissioner of Elections

Mrs. Upuli GOONESEKERA - Additional Director of Education, Western Province

Military and police

General G.G.Sarath Chandralal Fonseka -Ex.Army Commander & Chief of the Defence StaffAir Marshal Jayalath Weerakkodi -Ex.Air Force CommandorMr.Indra De Silva -Ex.Inspector General of PoliceMajor General N.D.FernandoMajor General Kapila HendawitharanaMajor General Sunil De SilvaMajor General Sanath KarunarathneMr.T.N.De Silva -Ex.Deputy Inspector General of Police

Medical

Dr.Sri Lal De Silva -Consultant PaediatricianDr.Amal Harsha De Silva -Western Provincial Director of Health ServicesProf. Sarath LekamwasamDr.Sunil De Silva -Consultant Psychatrist

Legal

Mr.A.R.C.Perera- Deputy Solicitor GeneralMr.Patrick de Alwis -Former Chairman of Sri Lanka Press Council

Engineering

Prof.Sisil Kumarawadu -Director,Eng.Research Unit,University of Moratuwa

Architects

Mr.Diluk Dayarathna

Sports

Mr.Upul Tharanga -CricketerMr.Saman Jayantha -CricketerMr.Dinesh Chandimal-CricketerMr.K.P.N.Padmadeva -SwimmerMs.Namal Gunasekara -Table Tennis Player Dilhani De Silva - Badminton