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Public school , independent school in Galle, Sri Lanka
Mahinda College is a Buddhist boys' school in Galle , Sri Lanka . The school was established on 1 March 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott .[1] national school providing primary and secondary education across 13 grades.[2] [3]
History [ edit ]
Main Hall of Mahinda College, which was named after Colonel Henry Steel Olcott
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott , a retired United States army officer, came across a report of a religious debate between Buddhist monks and Christian clergy . He began to correspond with the Buddhist monks of Ceylon , eventually leading him to visit Ceylon.[4]
Olcott arrived on 17 May 1880 with Helena Blavatsky in Galle, where they converted to Buddhism at the Wijeyananda temple.[5] Buddhist Theosophical Society and set about opening up Buddhist schools such as Dharmaraja College in Kandy , Ananda College in Colombo , and Maliyadeva College in Kurunegala . With the help of John Bowles Daly, an Irish clergyman and a theosophist, Mahinda College was opened on 1 March 1892 in Galle Fort .[6] Arahat Mahinda , the monk who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, founder of Mahinda College John Bowles Daly, ca. 1892
Daly left after one year, followed by a number of principals serving for short periods. With the arrival of Frank Lee Woodward as principal in 1903, the average attendance of the school rose to 142 from 89.[7] Cambridge examination, and in July 1904, G. W. Perera won a scholarship to Cambridge. By 1905 there were 246 students attending.
Woodward had plans to relocate the college, and purchased land called “Dawatagahawatta” with a view of the Sripada (Adam's peak).[6]
In 1919, Woodward left for Tasmania to edit and translate Buddhist texts for the Pali Text Society , London.[7]
For the 60th anniversary of Mahinda College in 1952, a new physics laboratory was opened by the Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake on 12 September.
As of May 2022 the college provides education to 3,750 students from grades 1 to 13.[8] [8]
Frank Lee Woodward, the principal of Mahinda College from 1903 to 1919
Past principals [ edit ]
1892–1893: John Bowles Daly
1894: Lovegrove
1895–1896: O. A. Jayasekara (Acting)
1897–1898: M. Balasubramaniya Mudlier
1898: Gordon Douglas
1899: O. A. Jayasekara (Acting)
1900: M. J. Fernando
1901: O. A Jayasekara
1902: McDougal
1903–1919: F. L. Woodward
1919–1920: Kalidas Nag
1920: S. de S. Jayarathna (Acting)
1921–1923: F. G. Pearce
1923–1926: W. A. Troup
1926–1932: P. R. Gunasekara
1932–1962: E. A. Wijesuriya
1962–1974: J.H. Gunasekara
1974–1975: C. K. Waidyarathnae (Acting)
1975–1978: B.K Silva
1978–1983: W. A. D. S. Gunathilake
1983–1987: C. K. Waidyarathnae
1987–1991: D. D. Jayasundara
1992–1994: M. Wickramasinha
1994–1996: D. C. N. de Silva
1996–2004: D. K. Athukorala
2004–2007: K. A. Susil Premanath
2007–2008: L. C. Karunasena (Acting)
2008–2011: R. M. Werahera
2011–2012: M. A. Jinadasa (Acting)
2012–2014: W. M. Wasantha Siriwardhane
2014–2021: P. M. G. Gamini Jayawardhane (Acting)
2021–2023: Athula Wijayawardhana
2023–present: R. S. N. Maddhumahewage (Acting)
Students are divided into four houses .
The houses are named after four ancient kings of Sri Lanka. Annual sporting events are held among the houses.
Lovers' Quarrel [ edit ]
Flags of Mahinda College at the 103rd Lovers' Quarrel
The Lovers' Quarrel or Battle of the Lovers [9] Richmond College , Galle. The contest was started in 1905 under the principal of Richmond College, Rev. James Horne Darrel, and the principal of Mahinda College, Frank Lee Woodward.
As of 2019, Mahinda College has won 23 times, while Richmond College has won 24 times.[10] [11]
Notable alumni [ edit ]
Notable teachers [ edit ]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
A Story of Buddhist Determination: Mahinda College, Galle; Buddhist Annual of Ceylon, Vol I (1920), No. 2, p. 29-3
^ http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/06/06/spo03.htm , Daily News Online
^ Agarwal, Prof. C.V. (18 February 2010). "Revival of Buddhism and theosophists" . Daily News . Archived from the original on 23 February 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2010 .
^ Oliveira, Pedro. "BIO" . CWL World. Archived from the original on 4 June 2010.
^ a b "College Profile" . Mahinda Club. 2003. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2010 .
^ a b Heyward, Nigel (1990). Woodward, Frank Lee (1871 - 1952) . Retrieved 15 August 2010 .
^ a b "School Profile" . Mahinda College. Archived from the original on 19 December 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2010 .
^ Richmond looks to break Mahinda stranglehold
^ Mahadura, Gamini (14 March 2010). "Richmond looks to break Mahinda stranglehold" . The Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2010 .
^ Tissera, Charit (24 March 2011). "Southern Sri Lanka awaits action at 106th Lover's Quarrel" . ThePapare. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2011 .
^ Saparamadu, Sumana (2006). "Ananda Samarakoon - The composer of our national anthem" . Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2010 .
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