Installation Ceremony for the Interact Club of British School in Colombo

The installation of the office bearers of the Interact Club of BSC for the year 2017/ 2018 was held on 2nd November 2017 in the school auditorium in the presence of a distinguished gathering. The Chief Guest for the evening, Dr. Ravi Fernando spoke on the topic “Sustainability is the key future subject” and emphasized the importance of “Planet, People and Profit. The Principal, Dr. Scarth, in an interactive session, endorsed the importance of service to the community and its role in character building. The occasion was also graced by the President of the Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan, Mr. Rukshan Perera, other Rotarians as well as a host of well- wishers from other schools. The out-going President, Interactor Crystal Kuthoor in her report, recorded the success of the projects carried out by the Club, mainly the Amitsu Christmas party, as well as the annual fund raiser “Enliven”, organised to raise funds for the Navodaya Special Children’s foundation. The following Office Bearers received their badges from the Principal and Rotarian Rukshan Perera. President- Leon Herath Vice President- Janek de Silva Secretary- Kiyara de Silva Treasurer – Nadia Salie Co- Directors of Finance – Jaden Fernando, Anjanaa Prabagar

Co- Directors of Club ServiceTehra Perumal, Emma Motha

Co-- Directors of Community Service – Miharu Ramanyake, Avanthika Gunasekeren

Director Green Life LokeshaPieris.

The incoming President, Leon Herath emphasized the need to also – serve the community in other simple ways that would help Interactors connect with people more closely, and spoke of incorporating smaller service projects into the programme for the year, especially a planned visit to sing carols at an elders’ home and a dansala during Vesak.

The evening concluded with felicitations and refreshments. Tania Bartlett

Staff Advisor