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Tribune News Network
Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha (SSLSD) has always considered both education and personality to be key to the success of their students. To that end, SSLSD hosts various events that help in team-building, leadership development and overall character development in addition to the excellent academic support provided.
The international tour of the Candidates of Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award-2017 was one such opportunity for the children. This year, the tour took place in Sri Lanka with the participation of 18 students. The students were accompanied by three teachers and Chairman Kumudu Fonseka.
This expedition enabled the students to develop both mental and physical skills. The mission involved a series of activities throughout the week in four key categories volunteering, skills development, physical recreation and adventurous journey.
Some of these activities included a 3.5-hour journey by train from Colombo to Kandy, friendly basketball tournament with Gateway College-Kandy, and a visit to the prestigious University of Peradeniya. Out of all these, the students were thrilled by their hiking and rafting experiences with the undergraduates of the University of Peradeniya. They were also glad that they got the opportunity to prepare their meals.
They also visited the Kothmale Dam and explored the town of Nuwara Eliya one of the top tourist sites of Sri Lanka. During their exploration of Nuwara Eliya, these young leaders helped bring smiles to the faces of the students of Kothmale Mahaweliseya Maha Vidyalaya. The young leaders of SSLSD along with the support and commitment of several other dignitaries held a sports meet, Bodhi Pooja alms session and a special alms session for the religious leaders of the Mahaweliseya Temple.
With the success of this mission, the school is to continue the Duke of Edinburgh Programme through more excursions that will bring unique experiences to the future caretakers of the world.
