The "Pradīpa 2024" Book Donation Program, organized by the Public Relations and Media Management Students' Association of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya, took place under the theme “Manusat Hadawatak – Arutbara Parapurak,” on the 29th of October 2024, at Wegalla Junior School in the Dehiowita Education Division, Kegalle.
The program aimed to uplift the social status of Sri Lankan citizens through a range of educational and social initiatives. Additionally, it focused on improving the educational standards of students in Sri Lankan schools by offering various educational programs, donations, and opportunities for practical engagement in subjects.
During the event, exercise books and stationery items were donated to all 151 students of Wegalla Junior School. Additionally, books for the school library and essential office equipment were also provided. The program also featured various activities and lectures designed for students from Grades 1 to 11.
Assistant Lecturer Dimuthu Jinasena from the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya delivered a special lecture titled “The Usage of Social Media and its Importance,” aimed at students from Grades 1 to 11.
The event saw active participation from the academic staff of the Department of Mass Communication, including Lecturer Dasini Madurasinghe, Assistant Lecturer Dimuthu Jinasena, Assistant Lecturer Mahesha Withanage, and Assistant Lecturer Hansika Sewwandi, as well as Major D. U. L. G. Jayakody, Principal of Wegalle Junior School, teachers, parents, and the students of Wegalla Junior School. See More