2021.03.01
Colonel Rajapakse - An Educator and a Gentleman
The philosopher Lao Tzu once said âWhen the work of a leader is done and his aim fulfilled, the beneficiaries will say, we did it by ourselves.â Since I do not wish to fall into that latter category, I was delighted when asked to write an article on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Colonel George Willfred Rajapakse.
2021.03.01
ACOBA â Qatar Wing
Blood donation campaigns, bowling and badminton tournaments, talent shows, both formal and informal gatherings have been common occurrences in otherwise monotonous expat life. In the wake of success of the cult teledrama âKoombiyoâ on Sri Lankan television in 2018, we organized an event themed on it featuring its main actors, which drew a massive appreciative response from the Sri Lankan community in Qatar
2021.03.01
Hasala Madugalle - 106th Head Prefect of Ananda College
They say âlike father like sonâ therefore Hasala Madugalle being appointed as the Head Prefect of Ananda College for the year 2021 does not surprise anybody, because of the meticulousness of his work etiquette and humbleness of a hero runs in his blood. Hasala Madugalle is the only son of the late Colonel Sudath Madugalle who was known to be a role model in the minds of fellow Anandians
2021.03.01
Mr.Roshan Gunathilake â Owner of UniverSL software
A good future with a good job is the care of everyone going to university. But some people make it better to bring life to the future anyway. Today we are not talking about a college brother who went to kill the innocent sisters and brothers who come to the university. About someone who will provide jobs to those who are coming out of campus in the future.
2021.03.01
The Revival of English Drama at Ananda
The English Drama Circle of Ananda College is one of the most accomplished and lauded drama societies at school-level in Sri Lanka today. Since its founding it has surmounted many challenges, overturned several prejudices, and helped mould some of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan Anandians to emerge from school in recent years.
2020.11.01
The Story of the Ananda College English Debating Society
Two numbers emerge whenever there is a debate about the proficiency of English in Sri Lanka; five per cent and ninety-five per cent. The former represents the percentage who are proficient and the latter, the percentage who are not. The divide between the vernacular and the English language is a social construct...
2020.11.01
Journey to 'SATHMAHALA'
As the number of students and academic staff grew over the years Mere was a great need of space within a busy urban setting in Maisdana. Under the m-development program of Ananda College initiated by then Minister of Education, distinguished Ananda Alumnus Hon. I. M. R. A. Iniyagolla, a five storeyed class room building (known as 'PASMAHALA) was put up during the principalship of Colonel G. W. Rajapakse in 1977.
2020.03.01
Anandaâs Glorious âYasanthabinandanaâ
He entered the Law College as the first step of an illustrious career and took oaths as an Attorney of Law of the Supreme Court in 1989. He joined government service as a State Counsel in 1999. He served this country for over 30 years in several capacities as Senior State Counsel (1999). Deputy Solicitor General (2005), Additional Solicitor General (2015).
2019.11.01
'Trailblazer 2019'
Trailblazer 2019 yet another amazing event organized by Ananda College Old Boysâ Association was held in grand style on 23 February 2019 at Nelum Pokuna Open Air Theatre and it was indeed a great success. This much awaited event drew a record crowd including Parents, Old Boys and Well-wishers and was undoubtedly a memorable day for all of them.
2019.11.01