Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Two New Schools Open in Batticaloa
Rotary opens two new schools amidst great festivity and colourful processions in Batticaloa, in total ten schools were destroyed in this area, the worst affected region by the Tsunami.
The new schools were Uthayapuram Tamil Vidyalaya & Al Athan Vidyalaya.
From Monday 26th June the pupils have been educated in the new model school, the Headmaster's stated that they were so greatful for all the kind donations that made the rebuilding works possible.
Now these schools are complete additional workers have been transfered to the "Yorkshire school" to boost production.
The new schools were Uthayapuram Tamil Vidyalaya & Al Athan Vidyalaya.
From Monday 26th June the pupils have been educated in the new model school, the Headmaster's stated that they were so greatful for all the kind donations that made the rebuilding works possible.
Now these schools are complete additional workers have been transfered to the "Yorkshire school" to boost production.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Construction Report
Construction has commenced on the second teaching block, additional operatives are now on site and increased production is expected with a completion in late August or early September, just prior to the official opening on the 23rd September 2006.
Aveage construction workers wage on this project amount to Rs400.00/week this equates to only £2.27p per week.
This shows that even a small donation goes a long long way.
Due to the massive amount of rebuilding works in the Tsunami affected areas both labour and materials are in very short supply.
Aveage construction workers wage on this project amount to Rs400.00/week this equates to only £2.27p per week.
This shows that even a small donation goes a long long way.
Due to the massive amount of rebuilding works in the Tsunami affected areas both labour and materials are in very short supply.
GOLD AWARD
The Rotary Club of Skipton have been presented with a gold award by PDG J Robert Jackson at the clubs assembly for rasing over £10,000.00p towards the "Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka" .
Two Rotary Clubs have now achieved Gold Awards.
Four Rotary Clubs have achieved Silver Awards.
Ten Rotary Clubs have achieved Bronze Awards.
A total of sixty two Rotary Clubs have donated over £120,000.00p to the appeal, thank you to all Rotarians who have supported the appeal.
Two Rotary Clubs have now achieved Gold Awards.
Four Rotary Clubs have achieved Silver Awards.
Ten Rotary Clubs have achieved Bronze Awards.
A total of sixty two Rotary Clubs have donated over £120,000.00p to the appeal, thank you to all Rotarians who have supported the appeal.
