Royal visit to Deaf and Blind School, Ratmalana
Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind, Ratmalana during their visit to
Sri Lanka. During this ceremony the royal couple met children from the Rehabilitation Centre for the Communication Impaired (RCCI) and differently-abled girls from the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) who were part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Scheme.
During their tour,
Their Royal Highnesses spoke to the children and observed the arts and crafts they had learned through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme. One special feature of this event was when the Countess joined the Girl Guides to make rotti while the Earl took part in a painting session with the students.
The Countess was then presented with the SLGGA Friendship Badge followed by the Centenary Badge.
The programme was followed by a concert where the students at the school showcased their percussion and dancing skills.
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