Asoka Vidyalaya
OBA Group 2005
+9477 731 4899 colomboasokavidyala@gmail.com
+9477 731 4899 colomboasokavidyala@gmail.com
Asoka Vidyalaya Old Boys’ Association of the Group 2005 is Driven with the Vision of Nurturing and Supporting the Young Asokian's to Make Our Alma Mater Proud...
We take pride in implementing numerous approaches that empower young Asokians in many ways and we believe that it is our prime responsibility towards our Alma Mater as the OBA group 2005.
Asoka Vidyalaya, which was born as the feeding school for Ananda college nearly 50 years ago has now been an independent body that shows excellent performance in academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. We are indebted to the untiring efforts of the past principals, past and present teachers for their dedication and commitment to make this establishment excellent among the schools in the Western Province. Further, I should extend my gratitude to the School Development Society, Old Boys Association and the Asokian community for their tremendous support in every aspect to uplift the standards of the school to this caliber. Main OBA president As the main president of the Old Boys’ Association and also the incumbent principal of Asoka Vidyalaya, it is a great privilege for me to submit a message on behalf of the Old Boys’ Association of the school. I am proud to say that the unwavering commitment of the past students, not only of the Sri Lankans but also of the overseas community, has contributed immensely to the development of the school over these years. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those members who were behind the initiative of developing the school up to today’s standards of the school to this caliber..
Message From OB President
Marking a cornerstone in the history of the Sri Lankan education system, Asoka Vidyalaya was established on the 3rd of January of 1973. As the old boys of the school, we are proud that the Asoka Vidyalaya has delivered skillful and ethical citizens to the world.
The Old Boys’ Association of the Asoka Vidyalaya was founded after 30 years of the establishment of Asoka Vidyalaya. The OBA was established primarily with the mission of showing gratitude to the school they learned for years. The OBA is appreciated by the management of the school for its immense contribution towards the advancement of the school. The association plays a critical role in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes of our brothers, physically, psychologically and spiritually.
In order to achieve this mission, the students who received education from Asoka Vidyala have united. We would like to cordially welcome the OBA of the 2005 Advanced Level batch that joined the association at the request of the OBA of the 19993 Advanced Level batch to create a better tomorrow by partnering with the mother association.
The sub-association of 2005 that moves forward step by step attests to the excellence of the Asokians. We wish good luck to the 2005 OBA team of Asoka Vidyalaya in future endeavours.
Mr. Y.Yasarathne
The incumbent Executive President, Chandimal Kariyawasam, is one of the few Asokians in the Group of 2002 who took the initiative of forming the Asoka_05 Old Boys Association as an integral part of Asoka Vidyalaya.
As the 1st President of Asoka_05 Old Boys Association, he possesses the will and the vision to support Asoka Vidyalaya, the students and the academic staff in their welfare activities as well as all future endeavours with the aim of uplifting the name of Asoka Vidyalaya to the highest level.
His vision is to set up a platform to support Asoka Vidyalaya in its academic and sports activities while aiding its past academic staff and underprivileged present Asokians to uplift the quality of life and studies respectively.
His ultimate goal is to see the future Presidents of Asoka_05 Old Boys Association carrying out these objectives and ensure victories to Mother Asoka in all academic and sports disciplines.
He has a vast knowledge in import and export industry and currently serves as a Director of CK Shipping, CK Movers and CK Holdings.
Mr. Chandimal Kariyawasam
Our Team
Chandimal Kariyawasam
President
Pandula Kohona
Vice President
Lasantha Thiranagama
Joint Secretaries
Kushiru Sapthaka
Joint Secretaries
Chithraka Jayasooriya
Treasure
Imran Careem
Organisers
Venura Palihawadana
Committee Member
Oshada Weerasekara
Committee Member
Thiruna Mahavithana
Committee Member
Venura Palihawadana
Committee Member
Prasanna Sanjeewa
Committee Member
In 1971, Mr. Premadasa Udugama who was then Secretary to the Ministry of Education had a concept to build up three new Primary model schools in Colombo District. As a result Mahnama, Sirimavo & Asoka has been put forward in line with a broader perspective. Though both Sirimavo and Mahanama were granted two lands with buildings, Asoka received only a small bare land at Maradana.
Those days, Maradana was yet another busiest town as today and the land was belonged to a foreigner called “Stock” and used for the collection of garbage in the surrounded areas. Not only that the area was occupied with all types of bad people.
With all these factors, it was not an easy task to commence a school in the given land. At that stage, Mr. V. Weerakoon, the Education Director was searched for a talented person who could take the challenge. Finally, he found a person whom he thinks fit enough to meet this challenge. He is Mr. M.P. Dharmaratne worked as an education officer in Awissawella educational division by that time. He was born in 16th August 1933 and trained as a Teacher attached to the Teacher Training Institute in Maharagama during 1953/1954. Considering all these facts Mr Dharmaratne was called upon to Colombo and he was pleased to accept the invitation of Mr Weerakoon to build up a new primary school without any hesitation. This challenge will never be accepted by anyone who knows about the surrounded environment
We take pleasure in sharing some of the photo memories from the recently concluded activities and events of the Asoka Vidyalaya 2005 OBA. We warmly welcome you to browse our gallery.
Photos speak louder than words. Take a peek at some of our activities which we have uploaded for you to have a greater understanding.
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We are duty-bound to give back to the school for what we have received, and we act in unison to uplift the school infrastructure.
We extend our support in carrying out community welfare programs to uplift the standards of living in our communities and the stakeholders of the school. We believe our projects contribute to the requirements of society.
We firmly believe unity is strength. To this end, Asoka Vidyalaya 2005 OBA members will connect with each other to find suitable career opportunities for past Asokians who need a helping hand.
Asoka Vidyalaya OBA group 2005 is driven with the vision of nurturing the young Asokians to make our Alma Mater proud.
Asoka Vidyalaya, Sri Vipulasena Mawatha,(6.65 km)
01000 Colombo, Sri Lanka
