Zahira College which celebrated 100 years of scouting this year organized the Singithi Scout Day recently at the College grounds as the first of a series of events for the Centenary.
Singithi Scouts from Royal College, St. Peter’s College, Mahanama College, Nalanda College, Lumbini Vidyalata, Amal International School and Belvoir College participated with Zahira College, the host school. The 550 Scouts took part in interesting programs of handwork, art, story-telling and singing amidst a large gathering of parents, District Scout officials, staff of Zahira College, past scouts, old boys and well wishers.
The chief guest was Dr. Rajeeva Pieris, Member of the National Training Team of Sri lanka Scouts and also former International Commissioner and former Asst. District Commissioner of Colombo District. The chief guest on arrival was welcomed by the Principal of Zahira College, Trizviiy Marikkar, and Deputy Principal Razeen Assan along with Alavi Mukthar- Secretary of the Board of Governors and M.F.S. Muheed - Chairman of the Scout Committee.
The Principal in his address stressed on the importance of the co-curricular activities which would help the students in their academic work. Alavi Mukthar said he was happy to see the development of Scouting at College. Dr. Rajeeva Pieris made a very inspirational speech with good advice to the parents. M.F.S. Muheed Chairman of the Scout Committee proposed the Vote of Thanks.
Shiraz Salih, Special Scout Commissioner in charge of Singithi Scouts, Suren Wikkrematilleke, the District Scout Commissioner and Zahira College Deputy Principal Razeen, Senior Vice Principal Ananda Ponnemperuma, Scout Master in charge A. M. Amanulla and Primary Head were also present among the large number of distinguished invitees.
Principal Trizviiy Marikkar along with Alavi Mukthar, Secretary , Board of Governors and M.F.S. Muheed Scout Committee Chairman presented memento to the chief guest Dr. Rajeeva Pieris
Text and pictures : Ruzaik Farook