Ranala Model Junior School gets multipurpose hall from CBL Foods

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Ceylon Biscuits Ltd.’s subsidiary company CBL Foods International Pvt. Ltd. officially opened the newly-built school hall of Ranala Model Junior School.

An outright donation by CBL Foods at a cost of Rs. 7 million, the multipurpose hall consists of meeting rooms, classrooms and a mini auditorium for student assemblies and performances. The school is in the vicinity of CBL Foods which is also situated in Ranala, Kaduwela and is an integral part of CBL’s community philanthropy.

The building was ceremonially handed over to the school by Group Director of CBL Susantha Gunawardena and Managing Director of CBL Foods, Imal Fonseka. Additional Director of Education for the Western Province, Wimal Gunaratne graced the ceremony along with several senior CBL Directors, the Principal and staff of Ranala Model Junior School, students and parents.

Speaking at the event, Principal of Ranala Model Junior school Vasanthi Senanayake Bandara expressed her gratitude to CBL Foods for the “biggest building of the school” as expressed by her, saying that students now have the opportunity to congregate in a proper school hall atmosphere while the staff meeting rooms and classrooms provide much needed facilities.

Managing Director of CBL Foods Imal Fonseka said that CBL is committed towards uplifting education facilities and promised further commitment to the school based on needs.

While having iconic brands such as Munchee, Tiara and Ritzbury, the confectionary powerhouse CBL and its subsidiary CBL Foods has undertaken education particularly at primary level as a vital part of its Corporate Responsibility area and strongly supports educational and sporting activities in Sri Lanka, among a host of others.

The ‘Ritzbury Journey Day’ is also part of this corporate responsibility area and is an educational TV program on environment, history, archaeology, as well as traditional craft and national treasures which help enhance the knowledge of school children.

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