13th December 2018 17:10:33 Hours
The Passing out Parade and Certificate awarding ceremony of the Junior Cadet Training Camp of North Central Province was held at the Pulathisipura National College of Education, Polonnaruwa this morning (13) in the presence of a distinguished gathering. Commander Security Force (East) Major General Aruna Jayasekera graced the ceremonial parade as the Chief Guest, together with special invitees.
The Chief Guest was received at the premises with a warmly welcome by the Deputy Director, National Cadet Corps Brigadier Lalith Ratnayake. 400 Junior School Cadets with 16 cadet platoons and 18 Cadet SNCOs of the North Central Province accorded the Chief Guest with the ceremonial parade.
Speaking at the occasion, the Commander Security Force (East) as the Chief Guest praised the NCC for building good citizens for future, who are endowed with the qualities of discipline, team spirit and capable of providing leadership in the spectrum of life. Further, he urged all Junior Cadets to reach their future goals with self confidence and commitment.
Towards the end of the day’s programme, NCC Deputy Director Brigadier Lalith Ratnayake presented a memento to the Commander SF (East) in appreciation of his visit to the event.