De Mazenod College

Coordinates: 7°03′N 79°54′E / 7.050°N 79.900°E / 7.050; 79.900

De Mazenod College, Kandana, Sri Lanka
Latin: Animo-et-fide ("Courageously and faithfully")
Location
Kandana Sri Lanka
Information
Type	Govt. aided Grade One Catholic Private School
Established	1914
Founder	Rev.Fr. Romould Fernando
Principal	Rev. Bro. Janaka fonseka
Staff	160 members
Grades	Class 1 - 13
Gender	Boys [Girls since grade 6]
Age	6 to 19
Enrolment	3800
Colour(s)	Blue, white and gold

De Mazenod College (DMC) was first founded in 1914. It is considered to be the leading catholic school in Negombo Division, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is managed by De La Salle Brothers whose purpose is to meet the educational and welfare needs of young people.

De Mazenod College is a mixed school and has classes from grade 1 to grade 13. The school conducts classes in both Sinhala medium as well as English medium. Girls are admitted to the school from grade 6 upwards.

History

1914 Rev. Fr. A. Y. Keeger founded St. Sebastian's English School at the Mission House of Kandana Church.

1919 Rev. Fr. Romould Fernando took charge of the school.

June 15, 1925 Government of Sri Lanka recognised the school. From that year the School came to be known as St.Sebastian Boys English School.

1927 School was renamed as St. Sebastian English High School.

October 12, 1930 Colombo Archbishop Peter Marque laid the foundation stone for a new building at the new location (current location).

1931 Renamed the school as De Mazenod College.

1933 De La Salle brothers took over the control of the school.

1937 First Ever Prize Giving was held under the patronage of the principal Rev. Bro. Charles Louis. Deputy Education Director Mr. W.R. Watson graced the occasion as the Chief Guest

1938 First ever inter – house Sport meet was held. Chief Guest was Mr. S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike. College Houses were Delasalle, Marque and Romould.

1943 Inaugurated an Old boys union with about 100 members

1947 Starting of Sinhala Medium classes.

Motto

Animo ET Fide

means:

By courage and faith is the English equivalent of 'Animo et fide'.

Houses

The students are divided into four houses. They are,

Alban House

Named after Rev Bro. Alban Patrick. A past principal of the school.
Color : Red

De La Salle House

Named after Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
Color : Blue

Marque House

Named after Colombo Archbishop Rev. Peter Marque.
Color : Yellow

Romould House

Named after the founder of school Rev. Fr.Romould Fernando.
Color : Green

College Anthem.

Lads of De Mazenod, arise one and all
Stand we together, or else we shall fall
Doing our duty with gladness untold
Strive we to rank with the brave and the bold

Hark!'tis the voice of our Alma Mater dear
"Animo et Fide", it rings within our ear
Bravely and loyally each task must be done
Urged on by love and with hatred for none

Hearts that are yearning to do what is right
Burn in our bosom all day and all night
Training the steps of our Savior and Guide
Crowned in His Kingdom, in bliss we’ll abide

Notable Alumni

This is a list of notable alumni of De Mazenod College, Kandana

Kingsley De Silva - obstetrician, gynaecologist
Amal Jayawardane - historian
Jayalath Jayawardena - member of Parliament (Gampaha) (1994–2013)
Harry Jayawardena - businessman
Vijaya Kumaranatunga - actor, politician
Dilhara Fernando - international cricket player
Dhammika Prasad - international cricket player
Shihan Mihiranga Bennet - singer, songwriter

Past Principals of the De Mazenod College

Fr. Romould Fernando
Bro. Andrew Etienne
Bro. Theodoret of Mary
Bro. Charles Louis
Bro. Alban Patrick
Bro. Casimir
Bro. Federick Peter
Bro. Cassian of Jesus
Bro. Athanasius Navarre
Bro. Glastone Oliver
Bro. Hermangild Joseph
Bro. Athanasius Navarre
Bro. Anselm Calixtus
Bro. Alexander Cyrillus
Bro. Conrad Rodrigo
Bro. Sylvester Pius
Bro. Hugo Anthony
Bro. Camillus Silva
Bro. Benjamin Goonatilleke
Bro. Granville Perera
Bro. Camillus Silva
Bro. Bertram Perera
Bro. Janaka Fonseka

Notable Teachers

Donald De Silva - First Head Master of De Mazenod College ( 1931 - 1956)
Vincent Jayalath
M D Peter
S D Stephen
Benedict Fernando
Henry Senaratne
Lennie Kuruppu
Theadore Fernando
C J Perera
Sebastian Fernando
Pablis Perera
Br. Stanislaus
Br. Michael
Premadasa Welimane
Dewruwan De Alwis
Godfrey Perera
Palitha Devarajah
H A Abeyratne
S G K D Calistus
Achira Tennakoon
S G F Appuhami
Gerrard Fonseka

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