National Cadet Corps

BATTICALOA — A special awareness program aimed at school principals regarding school cadet programs and their profound contribution to the school community was held on July 07, 2026, at St. Vincent's Girls' High School in Batticaloa. The event was graced by the Governor of the Eastern Province, Hon. Jayantha Lal Rathnasekera, as the Chief Guest. Organized by the Eastern Province Headquarters of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the seminar focused heavily on enlightening school heads about the core significance of cadetting, its foundational objectives, and how the movement actively shapes student leadership and personal discipline. Major General APCR Premathilaka RSP USP ndc, Director of the National Cadet Corps, along with Colonel HDL Ravindra (Colonel Training) and Colonel D Nayiduwawadu (Colonel Corps Secretary), addressed the distinguished gathering. They emphasized the structural and character-building benefits that a robust cadet platoon brings to a school ecosystem. Following the main briefing, an interactive panel discussion took place. The Director NCC, along with top-tier educational officials, engaged in an open dialogue, sharing insights and addressing queries raised by the participating school principals and other educational administrative officers present at the venue.