News 1st Classroom – A workshop organised to enhance media literacy and leadership among school students took place on Wednesday at the Sri Sumangala Central College in Wariyapola.

This is incidentally the 224th edition of the News 1st Classroom Workshop to be conducted.

The workshop comprised of a number of practical exercises which saw the enthusiastic participation of the students. Steps followed in news reporting and communication were among the topics that were discussed at this workshop.

Among other topics discussed were, leadership, team work and memory skills.

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