Only in Sri Lanka would pupils from one school cheerfully wear the uniform of another. Robert visited Bemboda school in October 2024 and was charmed by the sweet faces of the Pre-Prep children but rather bemused by the fact that their red and yellow uniforms state they are from Yatalamatta. The two places are not far apart, so there is probably some method to the madness. In what constitutes a sign that Miss Dilrukshi the principal is a positive force, fifteen children were present, even though there had been torrential rains the night before, which usually means poor attendance as the children are required to help clean up the mess made by the flooding.
