HIS EXCELLENCY, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in the company of a galaxy of administrative, defence and service chiefs, War Heroes and parents and kids made the time on Monday (7) morning to declare open the new Swimming Pool and the new Activity Building complex at the Defence Services College (DSC), Malay Street, Colombo 02.
The new five-storied building for common facilities was erected by Sri Lanka Army Engineers at a cost of Rs 260 million, offering the same antique colonial look, similar to that of the existing magnificent structures of some 132 years old which had been used as military garrisons during colonial masters. It houses an auditorium, an indoor stadium, a canteen, an aesthetic centre and a well-equipped library. The new swimming pool, constructed by Sri Lanka Air Force engineers is 25 m long with 6 lanes.
The DSC, a long-felt need for children of Tri-service personnel and the Police saw its birth three years ago on a concept, mooted by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief with unstinted cooperation and administrative support, extended by Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order. It has now achieved National School status and provides education to estimated 580 students. The development of the college is to span within a few years with a cost of Rs 1 billion in toto.
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena (MP), Minister of Urban Development, Governor for Western Province Alhaj Alavi Moulana, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence, Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda (Retd), Secretary, Ministry of Highways, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, Rear Admiral D.W.A.S Dissanayaka, Navy Chief of Staff, Mr Mahinda Balasuriya, Inspector General of Police, Mr M.M.N.D Bandara, Secretary Ministry of Education, Mr Srilal Nonis, Director of Education, (National Schools), Major General R.K.P Ranaweera (Retd), Director DSC, Mr P Wickramasinghe, Principal DSC, Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa, President Seva Vanitha, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch, Spouses of several other VIP invitees, Senior Tri-service and Police officers, members of the tutorial staff, parents of children and a gathering of invitees graced the ceremonial occasion.
President Rajapaksa, welcomed by a bevy of girl students, principal DSC, and Director DSC was conducted to open the Swimming pool along with other distinguished guests. A special plaque that heralded the inauguration was also unveiled after President Rajapaksa, Tri-service Chiefs and the Police Chief hoisted the National flag, Tri-service and Police flags respectively. The school flag was also raised simultaneously before the Chief Guest cut a ribbon, lit the traditional lamp and declared the Activity Building opened in the company of college scouts and guests.
The special ceremony that followed speeches, recitals and dancing items of the DSC students was addressed by the President, Principal DSC and Director DSC. See President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s speech in today's (7) News Highlights.
The new five-storied building for common facilities was erected by Sri Lanka Army Engineers at a cost of Rs 260 million, offering the same antique colonial look, similar to that of the existing magnificent structures of some 132 years old which had been used as military garrisons during colonial masters. It houses an auditorium, an indoor stadium, a canteen, an aesthetic centre and a well-equipped library. The new swimming pool, constructed by Sri Lanka Air Force engineers is 25 m long with 6 lanes.
The DSC, a long-felt need for children of Tri-service personnel and the Police saw its birth three years ago on a concept, mooted by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief with unstinted cooperation and administrative support, extended by Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order. It has now achieved National School status and provides education to estimated 580 students. The development of the college is to span within a few years with a cost of Rs 1 billion in toto.
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena (MP), Minister of Urban Development, Governor for Western Province Alhaj Alavi Moulana, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary Defence, Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda (Retd), Secretary, Ministry of Highways, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army, Rear Admiral D.W.A.S Dissanayaka, Navy Chief of Staff, Mr Mahinda Balasuriya, Inspector General of Police, Mr M.M.N.D Bandara, Secretary Ministry of Education, Mr Srilal Nonis, Director of Education, (National Schools), Major General R.K.P Ranaweera (Retd), Director DSC, Mr P Wickramasinghe, Principal DSC, Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa, President Seva Vanitha, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch, Spouses of several other VIP invitees, Senior Tri-service and Police officers, members of the tutorial staff, parents of children and a gathering of invitees graced the ceremonial occasion.
President Rajapaksa, welcomed by a bevy of girl students, principal DSC, and Director DSC was conducted to open the Swimming pool along with other distinguished guests. A special plaque that heralded the inauguration was also unveiled after President Rajapaksa, Tri-service Chiefs and the Police Chief hoisted the National flag, Tri-service and Police flags respectively. The school flag was also raised simultaneously before the Chief Guest cut a ribbon, lit the traditional lamp and declared the Activity Building opened in the company of college scouts and guests.
The special ceremony that followed speeches, recitals and dancing items of the DSC students was addressed by the President, Principal DSC and Director DSC. See President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s speech in today's (7) News Highlights.
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