Dharmasoka College

Dharmasoka College

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 / 6.925; 79.86917

Dharmasoka College
Emblem of Dharmasoka College
Motto DHS Motto.gif
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 Sri Lanka
Colours 'Blue and silver
Website http://www.dharmasoka.sch.lk

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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.

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.

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)

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

Clergy

Ven.Ambalangoda Vajirawansa Thero (Presently in Thailand)

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

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.

Judiciary

His 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

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).

Administrative Service Officials

Dr. 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

Military,Police & Prison

General G.G. Sarath Chandralal Fonseka-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

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 lanka

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,USA
Dr. 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

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 Lanka
Mr.Patrick de Alwis -(Attorney-at-Law) Ex.Chairman of Sri Lanka Press Council
Pettagan Saman De Silva - ( Deputy Director Sri Lanka Customs)

Engineering

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

Architects

Mr.M.W.Jinendralal De Silva
Mr.Diluk Dayarathna
Mr. Surin Dilupa Halvitigala
Imasha Jorsigoda

Artists

Music Maestro Gunadasa Kapuge
Mr.Bernard Lokuge
Mr.Jayasiri Semage
Mr.Pandula Lokuge
Mr.Jayasri Chandrajith
Mr.Iman Perera
Mr.Candarasoma Binduhewa De Silva
Ms.Jayamini De Silva
Mr.Sudarshana Bandara

Sports

Mr.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

International Organizations

Mr.Nipul GOONESEKERA - United Nations, DPKO
Mr.Jagath Peththawadu - Asian Development Bank

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