All Saints College, Galle
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All Saints College, founded in 1867 in Galle
, Sri Lanka
, is located in a Dutch fortress. The fortress is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site
. We are All Saints College is one of the premiere educational institution in Sri Lanka. With the long span of history over 140 years is has been able to gain many achievements of excellence both in the academic and non academic fields.
All saints’ college commences as an educational institutions in the year of 1867 AD, under the eminent patronage of lord peter and angelican church, with a total of 137 students in the roll. Some reliable chronicles testify that the college was initially launched for the purpose of education the children of the Dutch trading community…
Notwithstanding the annexing of modern buildings in the recent times, some antiquated constructions blended with the extremely fascinating Dutch architecture still exist with the school premises, evoking a sense of colonial grandeur.
All saints’ college commences as an educational institutions in the year of 1867 AD, under the eminent patronage of lord peterand angelican church, with a total of 137 students in the roll. Some reliable chronicles testify that the college was initially launched for the purpose of education the children of the Dutch trading community.
All saints' college owns a very long and a bright history for more than a century . At the period 137 students were studding in the school . After the Second world war the school carried to the mountain Justin. It is difficult to find more instructions about the school during this period.
Because of that we unable to explain the school history for about 67 years. Till 1959 school had been controlled by "DIOGISON" educational committee. There were 392 pupils in 1953, 412 pupils in 1958, 565 pupils in 1960 and 746 pupils in 1966, from 1959 the school controls by the government. because of that school called Galle central college (Galle M.M. vidyalaya). From 1953 Mr. E.P. Silva worked as a principal.
"Atta’hi attano natho"
" One is the master of oneself "
This is an excerpt from stanza no. 168 of the Dhammapada. It appears in the Atta Vagga of the Dhammapada, as its 4th verse.
This motto is often quoted and invoked both by teachers and students of the College.
It has been their inspiration throughout, in their careers and in life, in general.
It has scrumptiously shaped the personalities of us both in their public and personal life.
It is the source of the self-confidence of all of us where ever they go.
In fact, it happens to be the hallmark of any of us.
The full stanza in the Dhammapada reads as follows and is no less inspiring:
Atta’hi attano natho,
ko’hi natho paro sia
Attana’va sudantena,
natham labhati dullabham.
Meaning:
One is the Master of oneself.
What other Master could there be?
By the restraint of oneself alone
could that rare Mastery be achieved?
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Galle
Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the capital city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka and it lies in Galle District....
, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
, is located in a Dutch fortress. The fortress is a UNESCO
UNESCO
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World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
. We are All Saints College is one of the premiere educational institution in Sri Lanka. With the long span of history over 140 years is has been able to gain many achievements of excellence both in the academic and non academic fields.
All saints’ college commences as an educational institutions in the year of 1867 AD, under the eminent patronage of lord peter and angelican church, with a total of 137 students in the roll. Some reliable chronicles testify that the college was initially launched for the purpose of education the children of the Dutch trading community…
Overview
Situated in a quiet residential suburb of Galle known as the Galle Dutch Fort, along the Light House Street. All saints’ college commences as an educational institutions in the year of 1867 AD, under the eminent patronage of lord peterand angelican church, with a total of 137 students in the roll. Some reliable chronicles testify that the college was initially launched for the purpose of education the children of the Dutch trading community.History
All Saints' College is majestically located in the uniquely glorious ancient Dutch fortress, presently hailed as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. Walled by the mighty ramparts of the pristine colonial citadel, All Saints trumpets many an age old gold traditions of victories and gains in the domains of education, sports, religion and culture.Notwithstanding the annexing of modern buildings in the recent times, some antiquated constructions blended with the extremely fascinating Dutch architecture still exist with the school premises, evoking a sense of colonial grandeur.
All saints’ college commences as an educational institutions in the year of 1867 AD, under the eminent patronage of lord peterand angelican church, with a total of 137 students in the roll. Some reliable chronicles testify that the college was initially launched for the purpose of education the children of the Dutch trading community.
All saints' college owns a very long and a bright history for more than a century . At the period 137 students were studding in the school . After the Second world war the school carried to the mountain Justin. It is difficult to find more instructions about the school during this period.
Because of that we unable to explain the school history for about 67 years. Till 1959 school had been controlled by "DIOGISON" educational committee. There were 392 pupils in 1953, 412 pupils in 1958, 565 pupils in 1960 and 746 pupils in 1966, from 1959 the school controls by the government. because of that school called Galle central college (Galle M.M. vidyalaya). From 1953 Mr. E.P. Silva worked as a principal.
College Moto
“අත්තාහි අත්තනෝ නාථෝ“ "Atta’hi attano natho" " One is the master of oneself "]]"Atta’hi attano natho"
" One is the master of oneself "
This is an excerpt from stanza no. 168 of the Dhammapada. It appears in the Atta Vagga of the Dhammapada, as its 4th verse.
This motto is often quoted and invoked both by teachers and students of the College.
It has been their inspiration throughout, in their careers and in life, in general.
It has scrumptiously shaped the personalities of us both in their public and personal life.
It is the source of the self-confidence of all of us where ever they go.
In fact, it happens to be the hallmark of any of us.
The full stanza in the Dhammapada reads as follows and is no less inspiring:
Atta’hi attano natho,
ko’hi natho paro sia
Attana’va sudantena,
natham labhati dullabham.
Meaning:
One is the Master of oneself.
What other Master could there be?
By the restraint of oneself alone
could that rare Mastery be achieved?
Sport Meet Houses
Students are divided into Three housesHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
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- Gamunu -
- Perakum -
- Vijaya -
Sports
- Athletics
- Chess
- Gymnastics
- Basketball
- Rugby
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Cricket
Clubs & Societies
- Sinhala Literary Association
- IT Club
- Interact Club
- Buddhist Association
- Media Circle
- Arts Society
- Science Society
- English Drama Society
- Commerce Society
- English Literary Association
- Cadet Corps
- Traffic Controlling Unit
- United Nations Educational Circle
- Environmental Society