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Methodist College Primary School celebrated Grandparents’ Day on April 5
Now and forever, we will always love you
By N. Dilshath Banu
Grandparents have a special place in the hearts of grandchildren. In today's busy world where both parents are often working, grandparents are often called upon to help out in bringing up children. Having already gone through the joys and challenges of bringing up their own children, they now have to take on the responsibility once again with their grandchildren.

Sometimes however, as time passes, things change and the grandparents, once cherished by their grandchildren are forgotten. The Methodist College Primary School, Colombo 3 celebrated Grandparents’ Day on April 5 at the school auditorium. The programme began with the grandparents being welcomed followed by several colourful dance items.

A highlight of the programme was when the students took turns to thank their grand- parents. The programme ended with a thank you song sung in English, Tamil and Sinhala.

The school's initiative was greatly appreciated by the grandparents present that day. Mrs. P.N. Fernando, accompanied by Mr. Fernando said they had come to see their five-year-old granddaughter in action and had really enjoyed the programme.

"I am very happy to participate in an event like this, which reminds grandchildren about their grandparents. This assures us that they do care for us," said Mr. M. D. Samarasekera, who has seven grandchildren. He too was very happy to see one of his granddaughters on stage.

Said Mrs. Swarna Gunathunga, a primary teacher in Ragama, “Nowadays grandchildren neglect the grandparents. Whatever we say, they don't listen to us. This kind of programme will make them appreciate their grandparents." She also felt it was a good example for other schools.

"We want children to appreciate their grandparents. This programme was held in the past years with the senior students, but this time we focused on the primary class, the Grade One children who are just coming to the school," said Mrs. Shiranthi Perera, Head of the Primary School.

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