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Dharmasoka College-Ambalangoda
Location
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Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°14′25″N 80°03′14″E / 6.24028°N 80.05389°E / 6.24028; 80.05389
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TypePublic
Mottoවිද්‍යා දදාති විනයං
(Buddhist quote in the Dhammapada.
Meaning: "Knowledge generates humility")
Established1913
FounderMudalindu S. Thomas De Silva Esq.
PrincipalK.A.D. Karunarathne
Staff≈250
Gradesclass 1 to 13
GenderCo-educational
Age range6 to 19
Enrollment≈5,500
LanguageSinhala, English
Colour(s)    Blue and Silver
NicknameSokian
AffiliationBuddhist
Websitewww.dharmasokacollege.lk

Dharmasoka College is a coed school in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1913.

It was 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 district of Galle, Sri Lanka. It currently has over 5,500 students and approximately 250 members of the academic staff.

History

In 1913, the college was established with fifteen students by its founder, Mudliar Santiago Thomas de Silva, who spent his own wealth to establish and develop the college.[1]

On 10 April 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. Kularatne, Dr. M. H Saddhasena and L. C. de Silva, all were former Members of Parliament.

Approximately 150 students are selected to the local universities in each year.

Dharmasoka College students are called Sokians.[2]

Notable alumni

See also: Category:Alumni of Dharmasoka College

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References

  1. ^ Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda celebrates centenary year by W.T.J.S. Kaviratne (Sunday Observer) 2016-09-20
  2. ^ http://dharmasokacollege.lk
  3. ^ "Dharmasoka College - Old Boys Association". Dharmasoka College. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
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