The New Year festival of the Carlton Pre-School was held yesterday at the Stanley Jansz Grounds in Kollupitiya with the participation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and many distinguished guests joined to witness the talents of the pre - school children. Here, the Carlton pre school children welcoming the President and First Lady on the occasion. Picture by Nalin Hewapathirana