AAP donates library books

THE Academy for Administrative Professionals (AAP) fulfilling its pledge to educate many persons as possible, donated library books on May 28 to "Sudharma Maha Vidyalaya, Magalle, Galle, a school severely devastated by the tsunami tidal waves.

In addition to this donation, a consignment containing exercise books and school stationery from Australia donated by Kuma, Fatima, Mark, Sathiya and Karuna were also handed over to the principal to be distributed amongst the deserving students. A presentation to the teachers who were affected by the tsunami was also made.

Principal of the school D.L. Sumith of the school welcoming the AAP Board of Directors and the management staff, explained the loss of lives and buildings which badly affected the school. Whilst appreciating the kind gesture of AAP, he requested assistance in many of the matters to be done through similar programmes.

AAP Director Dr. Ranjith Cabral explained the vision and mission of AAP and its planned future activities. AAP was pleased to commence its first programme, designed for school prefects with the informative lecture by Dr Cabral on "Tips to be a Good Leader" which was actively participated by the students and the teachers of the school.

Anusha Priyadharshini, Head Prefect of the Sudharma Maha Vidyalaya thanked the AAP for selecting their school.

Shirani Abeywardena, AAP's Southern Province Co-ordinator and the President of the Galle District Tsunami Victim Women's Welfare Association was instrumental in locating the school and helped identify their needs.