Training for Prefect

YMCA of Pamunugama organized a one-day Leadership Programme for 50 prefects of the Pitipana Maha Vidyalaya on 25^th February, 2012 at the YMCA Main Hall. Programme was organized on a special request made by the principal and the staff of the school.

Different aspects of leadership were covered during the day with a special focus on the role of a school prefect. Mr. Aruna Santha Nonis led the morning session on identifying the role of prefect while the youth leaders of the YMCA of Pamunugama conducted few activities to practically experience the leadership qualities required to lead a team for a common goal.

After the Lunch Ms. Sriyani Munasinghe (Programme Coordinator of the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka) led a session on Sexually Transmitted Diseases with a special focus on HIV Aids. Prefects speaking at the end of the programme mentioned that this was the first training for most of the prefects and the knowledge they gained will be helpful for their leadership career.