On 6th May, 2014, Mr. Eranga Wickrama took students to the world of plants. Main objective of the session was to introduce plant diversity. Students also viewed a video clip on "Plant Growth". Technical assistance was provided by Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Manjula Jayathilaka provided the technical assistance.
In order to assist the students in identifying various plants and trees, Library organized a "Nature Tour" around university on 7th May, 2014. Fifteen students and respective class teachers participated for this tour. Students had the opportunity of studying the diversity of plants and trees - some of which are endemic as well as categorized as rare -. Students prepared a Field Book at the end of the tour.
On 27th May, 2014, students watched a documentary video on “Sinharaja Forest” produced by Wildlife Conservation Department. Based on the video, students did an information literacy assignment. Technical assistance was provided by Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Manjula Jayathilaka.
Sri Lanka is blessed with a rich plant life. In order to give an understanding of selected indigenous plants in Sri Lanka, Mrs. Indrani Jayalath conducted an awareness programme on 10th June, 2014. Mr. Eranga Wickrama and Mr. Chamara Herath provided the technical assistance.
Third part of the awareness programme on indigenous plants was conducted by Mrs. Indrani Jayalath on 24th June, 2014. Mr. Manjula Jayathilaka provided the technical assistance.
On 3rd July, 2014, a documentary video on “Kanneliya Forest” produced by Wildlife Conservation Department was shown to students. Mr. Anura Kiriella coordinated the programme. Technical assistance was provided by Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Chamara Herath.
On Tuesday, 8th July 2014, "Into Nature" session was dedicated to discuss about the plants of economic importance. Mrs. Inoka Gunasekera made a presentation on economic plants. To add up Mrs. Chandani Kalupahana demonstrated the medicinal plants. Mr. Melro Mendis, Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Chamara Herath provided the technical assistance.
As a student, member of a family, member of a society anyone can make a difference for the betterment of the same. Mrs. Inoka Gunathilake had a discussion with students of Grade 4 and 5 on 23rd September, 2014. Mr. Melro Mendis, Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Chamara Herath provided the technical assistance.
On 14th October, 2014, Ms. Chandani Kalupahana discussed modes and means of communication with students of Grade 4 and 5. It was great to observe students' enthusiasm to take part in the discussion. Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Sameera Perera provided the technical assistance.
On Tuesday, 21st October, 2014, Mrs. Ganga Godakanda guided students to categorize items appearing in newspapers. Technical assistance was provided by Mr. Roshan Fernando and Mr. Sameera Perera.
