The passing out parade of the Air Wing School Cadets was held on 18th February 2015 at the renowned Combat Training School, Sri Lanka Air Force, Diyatalawa. Major General HMHA Herath, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, took the salute as the Chief Guest at this occasion.

The Phase one (02) of the Annual Assessment Camp was conducted from 10th to 19th March 2015 under the aegis of the Commanding Officer of the School Air Commador DJC Weerakoon.

For the first time in the history, an impressive parade was commanded by the Air Wing Cadet Master Warrant Officer (MWO) 28 AWG 0116 BGSI Jayamanna representing Pushopadane Girls School Kandy, enthralling all who witnessed the event at the Bentley Parade Grounds. The Parade proceedings that included a colourful band display and a drill display were organized by the Officer Commanding Training, Wing Commander GPNC Piyasena together with Officers and the Instructors of the School as per the directives given by the School Commanding Officer.

Four hundred (400) School Air Wing Cadets from sixteen (16) schools took part in the competition for the fourth time from all corners of the country.  The cadets were assessed on Director’s Examination, Confidence Test, Squadron Drill, Firing, Billet Inspection, Field Craft, Physical Efficiency Test, Written Test and Presentation Skills.
 
The Commander of the Air Force Challenge Trophy for the first place was secured by St Joseph’s Girls College Kegalle while Pinnawala Central College, Pinnawala and Pushopadane Girls School, Kandy emerged with the second and third places respectively in the final standings.

The Chief Guest, Major General HMHA Herath, gave away the awards for the winners. Senior Officers of the Army, Air Force Officers together with the Principals of the schools graced the occasion.

MEDALS AND AWARD WINNERS

Director’s Test   
1st place      St Joseph’s Girls College – Kegalle
2nd place    Pinnawala Central College – Pinnawala
3rd place     Pushpadana Girls College - Kandy

Squadron Drill Competition
1st place      St Joseph’s Girls College – Kegalle
2nd place    Pinnawala Central College – Pinnawala
3rd place     Abeyapura Maha Vidualaya - Tricomale  
 
Self Confidence Test
1st place    Magedara Maha Vidualaya – Galle
2nd place  Lunugala Maha Vidualaya – Badulla
3rd place   Dehiaththa Kanditya Maha Vidualaya- Dehiaththa Kanditya

Billet Inspection
1st place    Dammapala Girls College – Beliaththa
2nd place  St Joseph’s College - Kegalle
3rd place   Pinnawala Central College - Pinnawala
 
Physical Fitness
1st place    St Joseph’s Girls College - Kegalle
                     Pinnawala Central College – Pinnawala
2nd place  Magedara Maha Vidualaya - Galle

Presentation
1st place    Pushpadana Girls College – Kandy
2nd place   Dammapala Girls College – Beliaththa
3rd place    Vishaka Girls College - Bandarawela
    
Best Commander
29 AWG 0196 Sgt Narangoda RNGK -  St Joseph’s Girls College - Kegalle

Best Shot
26 AWG 001 AC Priyadarshani MDD – Don Fedrik Maha Vidyalaya - Horana

Self Confidence Test (Best Runner)
27 AWG 0159 AC  Jayasekara WKBS -  Magedara Maha Vidyalaya – Galle

Best Air Wing Cadet
29 AWG 0196 Sgt Narangoda RNGK -  St Joseph’s Girls College - Kegalle