PURPLE WALK -The First organised by Leads International School Negombo

'For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone". As this famous quote goes, for Leads International School Negombo as its celebrating the the 7th anniversary, the Purple Walk the first they ever organised was really not just a walk but a walk with knowledge that you are never alone. Though it was a very short period -just 7 years starting with only 4 children in 2017, now Leads International Negombo seems to be a leading one among the other popular schools in Negombo with great achievenents reached locally as well as internationally. The 'Purple Walk' it organised on the 3rd of Feb. was the talk of the day for everyone to pause for a while to think and wonder on the performances it had excelled in its activities opening many an avenue for the children to net work and get involved at global level building a knowledge base of different cultures and ideas as its vision itself says "Futuristic and Global in Outlook with Religion and Culture as a Firm Foundation. Academic Excellence with Total Personality Development" I started writing like this...

Throughout the past years, Leeds have not been confined only to teaching subjects but contributed immensely to the society with many events to its credit. Of them Teacher Training Programmes , New year celebrations,Karate practices, Ballet practices, Leedians Christmas Eve ,Cooking Demonstrations, Halloween Night,Food Day are a few notable events that inspired both parents as well as children. Leedians eye on clean environment .

Leedians' watchful eye on environment shows how heroic it is to be part of fauna and flora as they engaged in cleaning on the World cleaning up day "under the banner "not all heroes wear caps ,some wear gloves and carry a trash bag to the ocean.

Thilina Diyagama one of the Directors of Leeds International School said 'I’m one of the Directors. We organised this walk regarding the 7th year of our Negombo branch and we are an established reputed school with 15 branches. We also happen to complete the 25th year of our Leeds net work wise.. There are about 7000 children currently studying at our branches..We organised this walk for our Negombo community. This is going to be a great historical event as it is the first time we are having a walk .There will also be a get together for our parents. We are a member of the International School Association .In the country out if all the private schools only 25 schools have that membership. So we are happy to serve the country in our capacity. Our chairman is

Deshamanya Sarath Jayathissa.He is leading our organisation from the day one. Regarding the children there are lot to achievements in Karate, swimming and athletics events. Some kids have represented Sri Lanka at International swimming competitions too. There is one in Philipines our kid is going to take part in. "he concluded. Primary Sectional head Mrs.Ayesha said ".

We are celebrating 7th years of success at Leeds International School - Negombo branch.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to all our amasing students dedicated parents and exceptional teachers for their unwavering support throughout these years,

Special thanks goes to our beloved principal, Mr Naleen Fonseka, for the countless efforts you put into our school environment, staff and students are truly inspiring.

We cannot forget our branch coordinating principal, Mrs Kaushalya Illeperuma, for your support, commitment, and contributions on our school.

My genuine appreciation goes to our chairman Deshamannaya, Dr Sarath Jayatissa and the whole school management, you all are amazing in your doing the school and everything in it has been exceptional out there. I wish all the best to Leeds International school-Negombo branch, for a prosperous future journey ahead!

8 year old Budmina a student of Leeds said “I love this school .Im doing badminton, karate and swimming. I’ve got awards for my performances. Want to fight for Sri Lanka".

Mr.Pubudu, a senior manager, parent, father of 2 kids said “I’m from Raddolugama .My two kids are studying here. They are doing well and improving a lot. They are really very interested in coming to school. They don’t want to stay at home but come to school every day"