President Maithripala Sirisena presided over the annual prize-giving of the Kekirawa Central College on Friday. Addressing the gathering, President Sirisena noted that under free education system, the government has policies to work towards it and ensure its success.

“I state with responsibility that we will work to build the country, strengthen the country, build a better future of the children of the country and ensure a broader programme takes place in the Rajarata in this regard”, he said.

Certificates and prizes were awarded to students who excelled in their academic year. This is the first time a head of state has visited the school.

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