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A Day with Our Future Generation

2021-11-07

According to a concept of the President of The Sri Lanka Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch, a children's day programme was held at School of Artillery - Minneriya on 25 Oct 2021. There were 49 No of students along with their parents attended to the said programme.

The commencement of the programme marked by lighting of traditional oil lamp by the chief guest Mrs. Anusha Gokula Fernando, the President - Mrs. Shyamini Kotuwegoda and senior members of Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch, the Commander Artillery Brigade - Brigadier Dammika Welagedara and the Commandant of the School of Artillery - Colonel Roshan Kannangara.

The welcome speech was presented by the Secretary of the Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch - Mrs. Krishani Dissanayake.

The event was hosted by Mrs. Anusha Gokula Fernando, Director General of Manpower & Employment Department. A keynote address was given on the topic of the "Secret of a Loving Family". The essentials for a successful life, the tasks a child should learn, and the do's and don'ts of parenting for children were discussed. At the end of the lecture, several activities were carried out to test the creative skills of the children.

Finally, gifts were awarded to evaluate the children who have participated the programme. The chief guest at the event was presented with a commemorative gift in appreciation of her service.

The Treasurer of Artillery Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Nadeepa Mahinkanda delivered the vote of thanks and marked the end of the programme.