Matthew and Robert could write a small, learned article on Sri Lankan children’s playground slides – including in-depth analysis on angle, smoothness, and likelihood of its users ending up requiring medical attention owing to loose jagged pieces of metal. The new slide at Ganegama School is something of a classic – sturdy, safe, and secure to the ground. Together with a new whirligig and swings, the slide provides endless fun for the 28 children. In further, excellent news, Mr Nellum the principal has, after a campaign of several years, finally succeeded in getting the government to provide a hearty breakfast for every child. This means that the Extra Cover money can now go to pay for a nutritious break-time “snack” of Samaposha - the cereal made of corn, rice, soya and green gram, fortified with Vitamins A, B, and E, that is one of the key elements of our dry ration packs.
