We went back to Sulugune Primary School to see how the children were doing. Like we did in the previous year our friends decided to see those children this time and help them in our own little way. As usual, the principal and the teaching staff of Sulugune Primary School have given us great support to identify the needs of the children and the school. Apart from that we wanted to provide a nice lunch to those kids. With all these we were finally able to put together a list of goods for the donation.
- Grade 1-5 Student exercise books
- Grade 1-5 Muthu Akuru exercise book series used for Sinhala letter writing
- 24 Color pastel boxes
- Folders
- Pencils, erasers and sharpeners
- Lunch boxes
- Water bottles
- Serviettes
- Umbrellas
- A4 sheets, gum and CR exercise books for school operations
- Mandarin
- Chocolate (Kandos hand crafted)
Additionally, we added some used clothes, ingredients necessary for a morning snack for kids and for lunch to our list of items.
On 21st of February we got all these goods together and went to the Sulugune Village. Group of us stayed at the school that day and started preparing for the morning snack and the lunch the next day which continued until later in the night. And it resumed again early the next morning too. Additionally, we made sure all the goods that we are going to donate were properly parceled with correct items.
In the morning of 22nd we put our plan into motion. First, we treated all the school kids, their parents and other kids in the village with biscuits and cold fruity drinks. Also, we provided a homemade chicken burger to all kids who were present. Next, we had a small assembly and distributed all the stationary, clothing, fruits and chocolates to the school kids. And we also handed over the stationery and equipment for the school. During the assembly we got a nice surprise arranged by the kids, the principal and the teachers at the school. It was a performance by the kids which included poems, songs, dances, short dramas, stories and many more. We all enjoyed each of those items and wonders how much effort was put in those and how talented they are. Next was the most interesting part of the program. The tasty lunch like the last time. We provided a nice lunch to everybody present at the function. All of them enjoyed it a lot. Afterwards everybody had lots of ice cream. And the day ended with lots of nice memories.
During the stay we were able to contribute to the renovation of one of the temporary open rooms that was used as a lunchroom previously. School was planning to add it as a classroom. We also pledge our full support for the roofing expenses.
Overall, we were able to carry out a very successful donation program this year as well. We were able to do that only because of the great support you all gave us. On behalf of the children, parents, the principal and the teaching staff, we are very grateful to you all for all the support that you have given us.
Among all who helped us there are few parties that we would like to mention specially.
First of all, we would like to thank @DigitalTeam and their staff for contributing us financially for this endeavor.
Like last time Asela helped us with the lunch arrangements. He provided a great support from the early planning stage until the end. He even volunteered to find/provide transport for all the equipment necessary for cooking. Because of his dedication we were able to provide a very nice and tasty lunch for all those people. We take this moment to thank Asela for his great service which made the lunch possible.
Also, we would like to thank Mr. Nishan Alwis Kavind the manager of People’s Park Sales outlet of Akura Pilot Publication who helped us greatly to put together the stationary list of all students.
Finally, but not least we convey our heartfelt gratitude to the principal & teachers of Sulugune school and every single friend of Ekamuththo who joined hands in making this a reality.