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DateLine Sunday, 27 April 2008

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Diamond Jubilee Building

At De Mazenod College, Kandana:

De Mazenod College is situated on a hill top in a tranquil surrounding at Hapugoda, Kandana, which provides a favourable environment for education. This leading private educational institution managed by the Lasallian Brothers celebrated its 75th Diamond Jubilee in 2006.

To mark this important milestone of the school, construction of a new four storied building was initiated by the then Principal of the College Rev. Bro Camillus Silva, himself a past pupil of the College.

The building is now completed, which cost approximately Rs. 40 million. It will house the laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology, class rooms for the secondary school and the staff room. The total number of rooms in this new building is 12 classrooms and three laboratories spanning an area of 18,600 sq.ft. in the four floors.

The advanced level classes will be housed in this building which will have all the modern facilities providing the students a conducive atmosphere for studies. It is positioned and designed in a manner to keep the class rooms cool using the natural draft keeping energy conservation in mind.

The origin of De Mazenod College dates back to 1914. It was started as a little English tutory with 87 boys in the area at the heart of Kandana town. Later in 1918 Rev. Fr. Romould Fernando, OMI who had a deep concern for the cause of education was appointed the Principal of the school.

In 1925 the school received official recognition, which was then named St. Sebastian's Boys' English School. As the student population increased gradually, the management was faced with the problem of space, teachers and other resources.

To expand the school to accommodate the students, Mr. D. C. Jayasuriya, a great philanthropist of Kandana donated part of his land to put up new buildings.

On 10th August 1931 the school was shifted to the current location by Rev. Fr. Romould Fernando, the founder and architect of this institution with 300-odd students and fourteen teachers. The new school was re-named as De Mazenod College in honour of the founder of his religious congregation.

The present Principal of the College is Rev.Bro. Bertram Perera, a product of Lasallian Institution.

In his vision to develop the College further, in the spheres of education, sports, aesthetics and infrastructure he has prioritised the following areas: Upgrading the College library, Auditorium, Sports Grounds modernization, Area for aesthetic studies, Car Park renovation, toilet complex for students.

The Old Boys' Association and the School Development Society of De Mazenod College are actively involved with supporting the Principal in achieving his objectives.

The opening of the new Diamond Jubilee Building and the Computer Centre is scheduled for Wednesday 30th April 2008 at 8.30 a.m. with Rev. Bro. Thomas Johnson, FSC, Vicar General of The Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools as the Chief Guest and Rev. Bros. David Hawke, FSC, General Councillor and Rev. Bro. Jorge Gellardo, FSC, General Councillor as the Guests of Honour.

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