2008-07-18 : DSSC fun rally 2008, organized by the OBA, is to be held on Saturday 26th July 2008. The rally will start from College. Be there and join the fun.

2008-06-02 : Over 125 Members.. WOW!

This surely must be one of the largest active OBA groups around. Please make sure you keep your details as up-to-date as possible by emailing any changes to the webmaster. Cheers!

2008-05-19 : Happy Vesak !!! visit & update your profile www.dss89.0rg

2008-02-06 : On behalf of A/L batch of 1989, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for the recent unfortunate and untimely demise of our brothers of DSSC. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones during this time of sadness.

2008-01-25 : Come one,.. come all!!!!... this Saturday at CR & FC for the inter-batch tap rugby tournament. It will be a whole day affair with loads of fun starting from 9.00am. Anybody interesting in taking part in some tap rugby please bring your gear along. There will be ample opportunity for everyone for a game.

2008-01-02 : Wish you all a happy and exciting 2008 !

2008-01-02 : We regret to inform the passing away of beloved father of our batchmate Indima Saranga Adihetty. Funeral will be held on today at 2.30pm at No.778/H1, Asiri Uyana,3rd Lane, Palawatta.Battaramulla. His phone number is 0777330472.

2007-12-25 : Photo Gallery is now updated with latest photos from the Agriculture Project and 2007 batch reunion recently held at Fingara Town & Country Club.

2007-12-22 : Batch reunion held on 14th December has been a resounding success. A big “Thank You” goes out to all the participants and everyone who helped in organizing the event. Pictures of the event will be posted here in the near future.

Wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!!

2007-11-30 : A meeting is scheduled for Friday the 30th November 2007 at 6.00pm at College.
Agenda will be :

* Review progress of Agriculture Project.
* Discuss 1989 batch reunion in December.

All 1989 batch members are requested to attend.

2007-11-25 : We regret to inform the passing away of beloved father of one of the most prominent Senanayakians, Aravinda De Silva. The funeral will be held on Monday the 26th Nov.

2007-11-23 : DSSC Agriculture Project is in full swing. Greatly appreciate your participation. For further details contact Hiran : 0712303907 or Shamen : 0712797490

2007-10-30 : 89Batch meeting has scheduled on 2nd November 2007 at the Collage.Please be there at 6.30pm. To discuss about the progress and future plans of the Agriculture Project. For further details contact Hiran : 0712303907 or Shamen : 0712797490

2007-10-05 : Alles sir's autobiography was released on 3rd Oct (on his 75th birth anniversary). Check out the news link at Daily News online.

2007-09-28 : All members of 1989 batch are invited to an evening at school for starting of Agriculture Project on Friday 28th September 2007(Today).The idea is for you to get to know about the project and funds utilizing.Please be at school by 4.30 pm. Thank you.

2007-07-28 : A big "Thank you" goes out to all participants at the "Paduru Party". You made it an enjoyable and a memorable night.

2007-07-27 : PADURU PARTY. To day 27th Friday July 2007 at Sanhinda Restaurant, Stanley Thilakarathne Mawatha, Nugogeda (close to Don Carolis and Powerworld going towards Jubilee Post) at 7pm.Please join with your friends to make success this event.

2007-07-14 :
The 89 Group will be publishing a Batch Directory very soon. We need your updated contact details before the 27th of this month (october). Please send us your latest information before that to Shamen (email : krish_shamen@sltnet.lk, phone : 0712797490). We will be using the existing online directory information for everyone else.

We will need following information...

Personal Details
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OBA Membership No :
First Name(s) :
Last Name :
Also Known as :
A/L Stream :
Date of Birth :
Profession :
Workplace :

Contact Details
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Email :
Web Page URL :
Postal Address :
Land Phone :
Mobile Phone :

Living Abroad (if so, which country) :

What I have been doing since leaving school (max 500 characters) :

2007-07-14 : Your participation is needed...

We are looking for sponsors to help cover the minimal maintenance cost of this site www.dss89.org. Currently it is costing us approximately Rs. 10,000/= per year for the domain name and web hosting - website maintenance is done through volunteers.

Sponsors will be allowed an image (with a web link) on the right hand column of the main page for a mere Rs. 5,000/= per annum. You can also donate any amount of money and a message of appreciation will be posted on the website. Please contact batch Secretary Krishantha Shamen on 0712797490 or via email krish_shamen@sltnet.lk for details.

Let’s all dig deep into our pockets to help continue this wonderful initiative.

2007-06-20 : We regret to inform you that Krishantha Nimalaratne's father has passed away. Funeral will be held on the 20th Wednesday. Address is No. 48/7, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla. Phone numbers are 0714817158 / 2875643

2007-03-28 : Piyal Dharmapala passed away quite unexpectedly. Funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday 29th). Address is No. 1048/16, Pothuharawa Rd., Malabe.

2007-03-07 : Hi Firends,

Old Boys Association presents DS Golden Bash featuring Iraj, Shehan, Teesha, Chamika, Surani and Anarkalee will be held on 10th March from 6.30 p.m onwards at Viharamahadevi Open Air Theater.

This project is in aid of the Vision 2020 implementaion and this is an ideal opportunity to contribute towards making our school the best in Sri Lanka.

Tickets are priced at Rs. 500/- and Rs 300/- .

Tickets are available with our batch officials, call me on 071 4813345 for your requirements.

Hope to see you all there !

2007-02-24 : A meeting is scheduled for 2nd March 2007 at 6.30pm at Collage to discuss the following:

* Membership drive.
* Get together of the 89 batch.
* Fund raising.
* New student entrance to grade one.

We also wish to introduce the following newly elected committee members to you.

President : Hiran Nanayakkara - 0712303907
Vice President : Sujeewa Perera - 0714923077
Secretary : Krishantha Shamen - 0712797490
Asst. Secretary : Manahara Perera - 0773710785
Treasurer : Kushantha Madurapperuma - 0777883508
Asst. Treasurer : Kaushan Jayarathne - 0714813345

Your participation is highly appreciated.

2007-02-09 : Happy Birthday!!!

10th February is our school birthday. Please be in school today (9th Friday) by 4.30pm for both the birthday and Ranaviru day celebration. It will be followed by all-night Pirith Ceremony.

2007-01-18 : We regret to inform the passing away of beloved wife of our batch mate Ranjith Wickramanayake. Funeral will be held on 18th (Today). He lives in P. B. Alwis Perera Mawatha, Katubedda. (Near Mallika Bakery)

2007-01-16 : Check out the pics from Thusitha Gunawardhana's visit recently.

2006-11-22 : 1989 batch monthly meeting will be held on 24th Friday 6.30pm at the College.

2006-11-15 : Be there at the "The Party of the year".... GOLDEN BALL 2006!

17th Friday - don't miss it.

2006-11-07 : The OBA AGM will be held at school hall on 11th November. Pls be there at 4.30pm.

2006-10-21 : Congratulations and Best Wishes to the new 2006/2007 Committee of 89 batch

President : Hiran Nanayakkara - 0712303907
Vice President : Sujeewa Perera - 0714923077
Secretary : Krishantha Shamen - 0712797490
Asst. Secretary : Manahara Perera - 0773710785
Treasurer : Kushantha Madurapperuma - 0777883508
Asst. Treasurer : Kaushan Jayarathne - 0714813345

2006-10-05 : Dilip Piyasekara is back in town!

2006-09-12 : It was worth the wait, finally....

GOLDEN EVE 2006

An event you should not miss!!!

**** EXCITEMENT **** FUN **** ENTERTAINMENT ****

1989-Batch Get-Together - 2006

DATE : Saturday 30th September 2006
TIME : 8.00 pm (First 60 people through the front door will receive special gifts - so be there early)
VENUE : Newly renovated Hotel Howan-Ho - Colombo 08 (Opposite Castle Hospital)
BAND: Starrows with Ranil, Rodni, etc.
Latin Dances, Magic Show, Prizes and Surprises

Here's a great opportunity to mingle with your long lost friends. Bring your spouse and family to meet your school buddies and their families.

Hurry....Reserve your tickets before it's too late.

2006-08-29 : Upcoming.... School AGM will be held on 9th September 2006. Please mark it on your calendar. Details will be notified soon.

2006-08-17 : Guys,

We are having the special batch meeting on Friday 18th August at 6.30pm at Howan-Ho Hotel. Pls be there on time. Thanks.

2006-08-02 : Guys,

We are having a batch meeting on Friday 4th August at 6.30pm at School. The Agenda is...

* 2007 Admission
* 89 batch AGM
* 89 batch get-together

Please be there on time. Thanks.

2006-07-19 : Our own 1989 batch became runners-up at this year's six-a-side cricket carnival which was held on 16th July 2006, at college grounds.

Team comprised of following members

Damitha Samaranayake (c)
Manahara Perera
Janaka De Silva
Sudaraka Jayasena
Suraj Nalinda Lal
Chandra Kumara

Well done guys!!!

2006-07-11 : Gentlemen,

Time for some unsolicited advertising !

Sanjeev Tillekeratne (No, not related to Hashan Tillekeratne - This is the guy we used to call "Duckiya"), has started his own Air Conditioning joint. Just got the word from our mad dentist. If anyone has any AC needs please check him out.... Who knows he might just overcharge you for the sake of friendship :-)

Here are the details...

Techno Aircon Engineers (Design, Supply, Installation & Maintenance of Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Air Conditioning Equipment, Refrigeration, Electrical Engineers and Contractors. Agents for Everest Split type Air Conditioners)

No. 26/2, Pieris Ave, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Tel/Fax : +94 11 2643385
Mobile : +94 77 3739545
Email : technoaircon@yahoo.com

Try him out !

2006-05-02 : We regret to inform the passing away of beloved mother of our batchmate Amitha Kathriachchi. Funeral will be held on 3rd May at Kohuwela Cemetry at 4pm. His address is 4, Dias Place, Gangodawela, Nugegoda.

2006-03-07 : The 89 batch committee wish to thank everyone who contributed to the building fund of the new OBA headquarters building. Our batch managed to collect Rs. 200,000 /= for the fund. An official receipt will be issued in due time to every contributor regardless of the amount they contributed. Thank you again.

2006-03-03 : Sanjaya (Buddy) Karunarathne's father has expired. Funeral will take place tomorrow (4th March 2006) at 12 noon at Borella Cemetery. Buddy's home address is 44/5, Maradana Road, Borella. (TP. 0094777749292)

2006-02-15 : Opening of the new OBA headquarters at school will be held on Thursday the 16th of February 2006. All OBA members are invited to this occasion. Please be at school by 8.00 am. Thank you.

2006-02-02 : 89 batch meeting is scheduled for Friday 3rd February at school. We will discuss very important details of upcoming charity event. Please be there by 6.30pm. Thanks.

2006-01-06 : Reminder : 89 batch meeting is scheduled for tonight (Friday 6th January) at school. Please be there by 6.30pm. Thanks.

2006-01-03 : This is to inform with great sorrow that our batchmate Lalindra Perera has passed away under tragic circumstances. His remains lay at 177/1, Batagamuwa North, Ja-ela (near Guruge Park). Funeral is due to take place on 05 Dec 2006 at 3pm.

2005-12-31 : Regret to inform that our batchmate Sanjeewa Karunagoda's father has passed away.cotage leave at 4pm tommorrow (15th September 2007)from No.29/9,Thelangapatha road,Wattala.(Near Gamini Cinema) Contact:0773823280

2005-11-19 : We have received word that Yashas Mallawarachchi's mother has passed away today (Saturday 19th Nov). Yashas studied in M3 class for A/Ls. Our attempts to contact him via his contact numbers given (mobile 0777685422, land phone 0112578370) failed. We will notify of any new information as soon as we get informed.

2005-11-07 :

2005-09-20 : 89' batch AGM was postponed to 23rd Sept. Please be at school at 6.30pm on 23rd Sept. The new batch commettee will be elected during this AGM.

2005-09-08 : Main OBA AGM will be held at school on 11th Sept (Sunday). All OBA members are requested to be at school at 9am.

2005-06-03 : Lieutenant Colonel T. N. Muthaliff of Sri Lanka Army Military Intelligence Corps passed away under tragic circumstances on Tuesday (31st May) morning. He was an old boy of our school. His funeral with full military honours took part at Muslim burial grounds at Dehiwala on 01 June at 8.30 in the morning. May Allah bless him!