History

Our history

In 1936 the Radio Club of Ananda College was established by Sir V.Kirthisinghe as a small media circle to develop the media skills of the students of Ananda College who got talents in Technical work and announcing. With a very small number of technical items, our club has developed to a greater height within 86 years.

As the most senior Radio Club in the history of school media owns a history of 86 years. We got the opportunity to launch the first schoolbased FM transmission in Sri Lanka with the name of “Anada Handa” through the frequency of 96.1 FM in 1996. With the reputation of our FM transmission, we got great popularity among the school media clubs as the pioneer in transmissions.

Our club has taken steps to organize its first electronic day with the name “Kalathraya” in 1996 in connection to the annual All-Island Radio communication and Mass media quiz competition. “Kalathraya” was organized with the hope of introducing and giving knowledge about new technical inventions and skills to the school media and, now at present, it is the most advanced electronic Technology Day, conducted by a school in Sri Lanka.

In 2005, our club was able to clear a new path in the field of school mass media with the inception of the first-ever school-based TV transmission with the name of “Anada TV”. This was conducted for five days while covering the whole of Colombo and got the attention of all the schools of Colombo.

Through hard work and commitment, ACRC has become the most active and well-known society inside the school. Today, we are proud to claim that as the Radio Club of Ananda college, we have achieved a prominent status in the field of Radio technology and we are unmatched by any other media school units on the island, and our goal is to bring pride and glory to our Mother Ananda through our transmissions in the Audio-visual field.

1936

Founded

Beginning of the Radio Club

The Radio Club of Ananda College, founded on May 13, 1936, by Sir V. Kirithisinghe, holds a remarkable history of 87 years as the most senior radio club in the school's media landscape. Initially established as a small media group, the club aimed to cultivate the media skills of young Anandians. Over the years, it has evolved into a trailblazer in the realm of school-based media.

1996

FM Launch

The First Ever School Based FM

A significant milestone in the club's journey occurred in 1996 when it seized the opportunity to launch the first school-based FM transmission in Sri Lanka, named "Ananda Handa," operating on the frequency 96.1 FM. This groundbreaking initiative earned the club widespread acclaim and established it as a pioneer in school-based transmissions, garnering popularity among other school media clubs.

Kalathraya

First Electronic Day

In a continual pursuit of innovation, the Radio Club of Ananda College organized the first electronic day, "Kalathraya," aligning it with the annual All-Island Radio Communication and Mass Media Quiz competition. "Kalathraya" aimed to impart knowledge about new technical advancements and skills to school media enthusiasts. Today, it stands as the most advanced Electronic Technology Day conducted by a school in Sri Lanka.

2005

Ananda TV

The First Ever School Based TV

In 2005, the club once again demonstrated its forward-thinking approach by inaugurating the first-ever school-based TV transmission, "Ananda TV." This five-day transmission covered the entire Colombo area, deviating from the conventional norms and capturing the attention of schools throughout the region. This marked a significant shift in the landscape of school mass media, positioning the Radio Club of Ananda College as the most popular and active society within the school and the broader Sri Lankan context.

With a commitment to excellence and a legacy of pioneering initiatives, the Radio Club of Ananda College strives to make its alma mater proud, continuing to push boundaries and set new standards in the ever-evolving field of media and technology.

Our Past Committee

Introducing the creative forces behind our success!! Our previous Radio Club Committee was a dedicated team of individuals who strived to deliver top-notch broadcasting and entertainment to our school community. United by a passion for music, news, and creative expression, they diligently curated captivating content, organized thrilling events, and kept the airwaves buzzing. Get to know the faces that led the way and uncover the heart and spirit of our radio club.

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History

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Mr.Lal Dissanayake

Mr. Anura Pathmasiri

Ananda College Radio Club Official Board 2023

Dulina Vishwajith

Newan Kumanayaka

Hansith Perera

Bharatha Godakumbura

Bharatha Godakumbura

Sineth Hirosha

Hasala Ranwella

Bineth Nethmika

Lehan Lakviru

Sandeep Lamasooriya

Nimitha Kalawitegoda

Malith Randeniya

Rasheen Liyanage

Chaniru Pathberiya

Janura Perera

Wasath Wimalasiri

Chamath Gunasekara

Tharusha Dewmina

Nomitha Welaratne

Dinev Kariyapperuma

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