Lakvindu Preschool Holds 2025 Annual Show in Grand Manner

Lakvindu Preschool, a commendable pre-school open to the public, successfully held its 2025 Annual Concert on the morning of 12 December 2025 at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall.

Lakvindu Preschool is operated free of charge by the Community Police Division for children who grow up without proper parental care or who are unable to access early childhood development centres with adequate facilities. The event was held in a colourful and grand manner, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of the young children.

Established in 2009 as a community service initiative, Lakvindu Preschool is staffed by four qualified officers from the Community Police Division, including Women Police Inspector Deepika Niladhari, who are dedicated to teaching and caring for the children.

Providing education and guidance to children, regardless of the environment in which they grow up, is an investment in the hopeful future of the motherland. In support of this valuable community service, the Police Family Welfare Association, the Junior Police Officers Association, and the Police Buddhist Association continuously provide clothing, as well as daily breakfast and lunch, free of charge to the children attending Lakvindu Preschool. The parents and guardians of the children have expressed their appreciation for this meaningful service.

With the collective support of these organizations, it was a joyful occasion to witness this year’s group of 35 children presenting an entertaining and memorable variety show, providing them with a new and enriching experience at the end of the year.

The programme was conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Community Police and Environmental Protection Division, R.A.R.N. Rajapaksa. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Deputy Director of the Community Police Division, Assistant Superintendent of Police A.S.S.A. Jayathilaka; Officer-in-Charge of the Community Police Division, Chief Inspector Manoj Samarasekara; Officer-in-Charge of the Project Division, Chief Inspector Suminda Rajapaksa; along with other invitees.

During the event, prizes and gifts were distributed among the children. The Director of the Community Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police D.K. Priyantha, presided over the programme and extended financial assistance. Additional financial support was provided by the Bank of Ceylon, and two women police officers from the same staff also participated in the event.

Lakvindu Preschool, located at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall, is open five days a week and admits pre-school-aged children from any area who are not receiving proper care or have limited access to facilities, upon recommendation from the respective Grama Niladhari.