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Making it memorable…
It’s, indeed, heart-warming to see various organisations getting involved in charity work, and, more so, during the festive period.
Yes, we all need to lend a helping hand, whenever possible, to those in need, or facing difficult times, hardships, etc.
The Negombo/Seeduwa Methodist Primary School came into the spotlight, last month, when a caring group of people decided to step in and make Christmas a memorable event for the students of this school – numbering about 100, of all faiths – studying in Grade 1 to Grade 5.
The school also has 10 differently abled children, with special needs.
They were all there, in the limelight, at a Christmas carol event, organised for the very first time, and held on the 23rd of December, at the school premises, with support from popular actress Damayanthi Fonseka, who was the Chief Guest, and members of the MCG (Music Clubs & Gangs of the ‘80s/’90s)
Rev. Father Asiri Perera, Divisional Director, Seeduwa Methodist Church, and Ranjith Gunathilaka, Divisional Director of Education, Katana Division, also graced the occasion.
The MCG was represented by Manori Fonseka (main coordinator and member of the school staff), Mumtaz Kumail Hamidon, Umer Ashrof Sookoor and Shan Gunathilaka.
Contributions also came from MCG members, living here and abroad – Akram Abbas,, Sudara Ranaweerasingha, Romaine McCluskey, Suzan Vongunster, Rocky Ranjitha Rajapakse, Prabath Jayasooriya, Irfan Latiff, as well as Mumtaz, Umer and Shan Gunatillaka, who, incidentally, was the main sponsor for gift vouchers..
The event generated plenty of excitement among the students, who also made their presence felt, on stage.
They sang Christmas carols, and did a drama, connected with the birth of Christ, while the differently abled students did a dance act, dressed up in Christmas gear.
The children, I’m told, were thrilled having to sing, for the very first time, in front of a microphone (mic).