The English teacher of Royal Institute, Nugegoda Mrs. Shehara Kanaka Halaldeen launched two new books 'My First English Activity Book' and 'Students Guide Care English Grammar Essentials' for sixth and seventh grades at the Sri Lanka National Library Auditorium, Independence Avenue, Colombo recently. The welcome address was delivered by Shaafa Halaldeen.
The chief guest was past International President, Lions International, Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya. Students of Anderson Park Montessori School conducted the religious observances. A video presentation of Shehara Halaldeen’s life story was presented. The students of Sipthara International Preschool held a cultural performance.
Guest of Honour, Tower Hall Foundation Director Hassim Omar received the first copies of two books from chief guest Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya. First Secretary of the High Commission of Malaysia Khairee Shahdila Aman Shan, Colombo University Journalism Association Secretary Marshad Barry, principals, teachers, students of various schools, Members of the Lions Club and family members of the author were present. Nihmaath Halaldeen, son of the author proposed the vote of thanks.
Text and pix: Ruzaik Farook