Ananda College Chilaw

Ananda College, Chilaw ( හලාවත ආනන්ද විද්‍යාලය ) is a National School, which provides primary and secondary education. Ven. K.P.G.

Ananda National College Chilaw established on 1950/05/12 by Sri Bolagala Silalankara Thero. Our school is the leading Buddhist school in the Puttalam district with an excellent track record in education and discipline over the past 71 years. Currently, this school caters to about 3500 students in the area. DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL HISTORY

1949: Buddhist students were denied school entry after a Wesa

k "sil" program.
1949: Commencement of an English class with three students at "Maha Mahendra" hall.
12.05.1950: Birth of Ananda National School at Sri Vijayarama temple.
12.05.1950: Rt. Dickwela Piyananda Thero assumed the post of the first principal.
01.06.1951: Registered as a school of the Colombo Buddhist Theosophical Society.
27.12.1952: Established in the present premises on an eight-acre land.
27.12.1952: All Island Buddhist Association anniversary and holy relics exhibition held.
05.01.1953: Opening of a student hostel in a temporary cadjan shed.
01.07.1953: Mr. Wijesundara took over as principal.
03.04.1954: First Inter House Sportsmeet held (Ashoka, Tissa, and Vijaya houses).
17.02.1955: Formation of the Buddhist Students' Association.
09.10.1955: Institution of the Chilaw Workers Buddhist Association.
1955: Emergence of literary societies, English clubs, and "Anandodaya" magazine.
17.02.1956: Opening of the newly constructed hall by Mudliyar Mr. Senanayake.
14.06.1956: First anniversary of the Sinhala Students' Association and oratory contests.
28.06.1956: First anniversary of the English Students' Association and oratory contests.
04.01.1960: Initiation of the primary section by Rt. Nattandiye Siri Nivasa Thero.
1960: Construction of the tiled office building through "Ananda Mela" funds.
1966: Beginning of the School Cadet Corps and the Past Pupils' Association.
12.06.1967: Death of student Sunil Hemawansha Abeysekara in a shramadana accident.
12.08.1967: Construction of Abeysekara Hall and donation of the old shrine room.
1976: Provision of the two-storey Arts Section and Assembly Hall building.
1976: Inception of the Advanced Level Science Section.
1979: Composition of the school song and beginning of the Scouts Campaign.
01.03.1984: Initiation of the Special Education Unit for the deaf.
01.10.1984: Inauguration of the "Swashakthi" Hall.
15.09.1989: Shifting of the Special Education Unit to a new building.
09.09.1992: Assignment of the two-storey building for the A/L Computer Room.
08.01.1999: Upgrading of Ananda Maha Vidyalaya to Ananda National College.
1999: Construction of A/L Laboratory, Canteen, Internet Library, and Commerce Hall.
04.07.2006: Opening of the new Special Education Unit building.
14.07.2006: Functioning of the Special Education Unit in its modern facility.
04.04.2007: Placement of the Buddha Statue in the new shrine room.
2009: Beginning of the English medium class for Grade 6 students.
2014: First batch of students sat for G.C.E. (O/L) in the English medium.
2015: First school "walk" held in Chilaw city and donation of a school bus.
26.05.2016: Cremation ceremony of Ven. Nattandiye Siri Nivasa Thero at the playground.
20.09.2018: "Ves" and Head Ornaments ceremony for 70 Kandyan dancing students.
2019: Formation of the first Girl Cadet Corps.
13.02.2020: Assignment of the 05-foot wide access road to students.
07.09.2022: 72nd Anniversary celebration and unveiling of the founder's statue.
05.05.2023: Holding of the "Ananda Waishakya Punya Mahothsavaya" ceremony.
05.08.2023: Launch of the "Back to School" programme for past teachers and pupils.

02/03/2026

පින්බර මැදින් පුන් පොහෝ දිනයක් වේවා! 🌕

බුදුරජාණන් වහන්සේ සිය ශාක්‍ය වංශික ඥාතීන් දැකීමට ප්‍රථම වතාවට රජගහ නුවර සිට කිඹුල්වත් පුරයට වැඩම කිරීම ආරම්භ කළේ අද වන් උතුම් පොහෝ දිනකයි. ඒ වගේම කාලුදායි රහතන් වහන්සේ විසින් ගමනට සුදුසු මග වර්ණනා කරමින් ගාථා 60කින් බුදු හිමියන්ට ආරාධනා කළෙත් අද වැනි දිනකයි.

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01/03/2026

ආදී ආනන්දීයනි,දෙමව්පියනි මැද පෙරදිග රටවල සිටින සියලුම අනඳ මව්ගේ දූ දරුවනි,සියලුම ශ්‍රී ලාංකිකයිනි මේ ඔබ ආරක්ෂා විය යුතු මොහොතයි.

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19/02/2026

19/02/2026

Relive the magic of the grandest cultural event of Ananda College, Chilaw! The official playlist for "Sankalitha Rantharu - 2026" is now on YouTube.

Watch the full playlist here:
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15/02/2026

Success is the only option! Wishing the O/L batch of Ananda College, Chilaw, the very best of luck.

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13/02/2026

Next Gen English Camp –
We are excited to inform you that the Next Gen English Camp is scheduled to be held on 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th of February from 8.00 a.m. - 1.15 p.m at the school premises. ( in the primary section )
The camp will include fun games, group activities, speaking practice, and exciting English learning experiences. 🎉📚

Let’s be the Next Generation of English learners! 🌟

13/02/2026

Tribute of Gratitude

In the wake of the unprecedented devastation caused by the Ditwah Cyclone and the ensuing floods, the complete destruction of the ICT Unit of Ananda College, Chilaw, presented a grave challenge to the continuation of digital learning and technological advancement within the school.

At this crucial juncture, Mr. Mohammed Ismail Famy, Chairman of TECHNOCITY (PVT) LTD and LAPTOP.LK, came forward with extraordinary generosity and vision. At a personal expenditure exceeding Rs. 10 million, he undertook the full restoration, relocation, and equipping of the ICT Unit, thereby ensuring the uninterrupted progress of ICT education for our students.

This noble gesture stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to education, social responsibility, and community upliftment. His benevolence has not only restored vital infrastructure but has also renewed hope and opportunity for future generations of learners.

Ananda College, Chilaw,hereby places on record profound gratitude and highest appreciation for his invaluable and generous service. His contribution will remain a lasting legacy in the advancement of ICT education within our institution.

Ananda College, Chilaw
10th February 2026

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11/02/2026

හලාවත ආනන්ද විද්‍යාලයේ ස්ථාපිත නව "සුහුරු මුතු පියස" පරිගණක විද්‍යාගාරය සිසු අයිතියට පත් කිරීම.

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11/02/2026

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Our Story

12.05.1950 -Beginning Of The school In Sri Vijayarama Temple

01.06.1951 -Registration Of The School

05.07.1951 -Purchasing a Land Of The School

19.06.1952 -Shifting The School To The Present Place

27.12.1952 -Donation Of The a Land Area Of Two Acres,By Mudali Senanayaka

05.01.1953 -Beginning Of School Students Hostel

30.06.1953 -Resignation Of The Principal Reverent Dikwela Piyananda Thero

01.07.1953 -Appointment Of The New Principal Mr. K.P.G Wijesundara

03.04.1954 -First Sport Meet

25.08.1954 -Resignation Of The Principal Mr. K.P.G Wijesundara

01.01.1955 -The Appointment Of The Principal E.M.P Amunugama

13.10.1955 -Establishment Of The Samupakara Society

17.02.1955 -Establishment Of The Buddhist Society

09.10.1955 -Establishment Of The Goverment Buddhist Labaurers Soiety

17.02.1956 -Opening Of New Building By Mudali Senanayaka

14.06.1956 -Co-petition Of First Anniversary Of The Student Society.

Location

Chilaw Town

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Telephone

0322222163

Website

http://www.ansc.lk/, https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb4ovjk4yltIiMOKxv3c

Address

Colombo Road
Chilaw Town
61000

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 13:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 13:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 13:30
Thursday	07:30 - 13:30
Friday	07:30 - 13:30