Under the guidance of the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, a special donation programme was held at SLAF pre-school Batticaloa today (25 November 2024) during the annual pre-school concert held at SLAF station Batticaloa. As per a request made by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Batticaloa, Group Captain Sarath Bandara, requirement of musical instruments to form a kids’ band was highlighted and the Seva Vanitha Unit executed this donation programme.
The pre-school of SLAF station Batticaloa was established on 15th January 2013 and this is a well-recognized pre-school in the area which currently facilitates learning for 40 children from the Tamil community. Majority of the children are from low income families.
The entire donation was sponsored by Leading Aircraftwoman Herath AM who secured the title of “Derana Dream Star” season XI. Donated musical instruments included; Base Drum, Side Drums, Symbols, Melodicas, Tambourines, Clappers, Triangles, Maracas which were worth approximately Rs.150,000.00. In addition, a donation of pre-loved toys was done with the contributions made by servicemen of SLAF Station and AFHQ Sri Jayewardenepura.
The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced this occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force station Batticalo, Group Captain Sarath Bandara,, Senior Members of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Secretary Air Force Seva Vanitha, Squadron Leader Viludani Yatawara and members, Officer in Charge and the members of SLAF station Batticaloa, parents, teachers and students participated this occasion.
The pre-school of SLAF station Batticaloa was established on 15th January 2013 and this is a well-recognized pre-school in the area which currently facilitates learning for 40 children from the Tamil community. Majority of the children are from low income families.
The entire donation was sponsored by Leading Aircraftwoman Herath AM who secured the title of “Derana Dream Star” season XI. Donated musical instruments included; Base Drum, Side Drums, Symbols, Melodicas, Tambourines, Clappers, Triangles, Maracas which were worth approximately Rs.150,000.00. In addition, a donation of pre-loved toys was done with the contributions made by servicemen of SLAF Station and AFHQ Sri Jayewardenepura.
The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa graced this occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force station Batticalo, Group Captain Sarath Bandara,, Senior Members of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Secretary Air Force Seva Vanitha, Squadron Leader Viludani Yatawara and members, Officer in Charge and the members of SLAF station Batticaloa, parents, teachers and students participated this occasion.