De Mazenod College

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De Mazenod College
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Location
De Mazenod College
Kandana

Sri Lanka
Coordinates 7°03′N79°54′E / 7.050°N 79.900°E / 7.050; 79.900
Information
TypeGovernment-aided private school
Motto Latin: Animo-et-fide
(Courageously and faithfully)
Established1931
FounderRev Fr.Romould Fernando
PrincipalJanaka Fonseka
Grades1–13
GenderBoys (Co-educational from grade 6)
Age6to 19
Campus size3800
Colour(s) Blue ,White and gold
   
Website www.demazenodcollege.edu.lk

De Mazenod College (DMC), founded in 1931, is a Catholic school in Kandana, Sri Lanka, now managed by the De La Salle Brothers. De Mazenod College is a mixed school and has classes from grade 1 to grade 13. Classes are conducted in Sinhala as well as English. Girls are admitted to the school from grade 6 upwards.

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History

On 12 October 1930, Colombo Archbishop Pierre-Guillaume Marque laid the foundation for a new building at the school's current location. In 1931, it was named to De Mazenod College, and in 1933, it came under the control of the De La Salle brothers. The first prize giving was held in 1937 under the patronage of the principal, Charles Louis, and was attended by Deputy Education Director W. R. Watson.

The first ever inter-house sports meet was held in 1938. The chief guest was S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike. The college houses at the time were De La Salle, Marque, and Romould.

An old boys' union with about 100 members was inaugurated in 1943, and Sinhala-language classes began in 1947

Houses

The students are divided into four houses:

Alban House

De La Salle House

Marque House

Romould House

Notable alumni

Below is a list of notable alumni of De Mazenod College

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
NameNotabilityReference
Vijaya Kumaranatunga Actor, Playback Singer , politician (founder Sri Lanka Mahajana Pakshaya) [1]
Rohan Amarasinghe Rear Admiral (Rtd) Sri Lanka Navy-Former Commander Eastern Naval Area [2]
Shihan Mihiranga Bennet singer, songwriter [3]
Kingsley De Silva obstetrician, gynaecologist[ citation needed ]
Dampath Fernando Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army (2017–present) [4]
Dilhara Fernando international cricket player (2000–2012)[ citation needed ]
Amal Jayawardane historian[ citation needed ]
Harry Jayawardena Businessman [5]
Jayalath Jayawardena member of Parliament - Gampaha (1994–2013) [6] [7]
Sriyantha Mendis dramatist[ citation needed ]
Gihan Fernando dramatist [8]
Dhammika Prasad international cricket player (2008–2015)[ citation needed ]
Lakshan Sandakan international cricket player (2016–present)[ citation needed ]

Past principals

  1. Romould Fernando (founder)
  2. Andrew Etienne
  3. Theodoret of Mary
  4. Charles Louis
  5. Alban Patrick
  6. Casimir
  7. Frederick Peter
  8. Cassian of Jesus
  9. Athanasius Navarre
  10. Glastone Oliver
  11. Hermangild Joseph
  12. Athanasius Navarre
  13. Anselm Calixtus
  14. Alexander Cyrillus
  15. Conrad Rodrigo
  16. Sylvester Pius
  17. Hugo Anthony
  18. Camillus Silva
  19. Benjamin Goonatilleke
  20. Granville Perera
  21. Camillus Silva
  22. Bertram Perera
  23. Janaka Fonseka ( incumbent )

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References

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  3. ↑ Jayawardana, Ruwini (2 October 2017). "Taming his Temper". Daily News . Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "New Army Deputy Chief of Staff appointed". adaderana.lk. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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  6. ↑ "Dr Jayalath Jayawardena: Remembering the Educator". Daily Mirror . 29 May 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
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