18th February 2021 12:53:13 Hours
With the blessings of Commander Security Force Kilinochchi Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda and direction given by the Commander Forward Maintenance Area Kilinochichi Major General Piyal Nanayakkarawasam, a counseling workshop regarding how to manage exam stress was conducted for 350 students who envisioned to sit for G.C.E (O/L) examination in year 2021. This workshop was held on 16 February 2021 at Kilinochchi Central College and Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalaya.
Independent advisor to a member of the National Educational Council, Head of internship program at Damrivi Foundation Colombo, Mr dharshana Niranjan Madawala BSc (Australia) MSc (business psychology UK) and lecture at National Institute Social Development Colombo and National Institute of Education in Maharagama Mr Mohamed Ahamed Ifthikar BA (Social Work) MSc (Applied Psychology) have conducted the program as resource personnel. The aim of this workshop is to educate the students on how to effectively manage exam stress and also teach them on relaxation techniques to which would further enhance their psychosocial wellbeing.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the principal and teachers along with the students extended their gratitude to the Army for the initiative.
