The felicitation of special achievements in the Grade 05 scholarship, G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination and G.C.E Advanced Level examinations were held today (16 September 2025), at the Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe.

The ceremony also honoured children who excelled in the Grade 05 scholarship, G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination and G.C.E Advanced Level examinations. Out of 428 children who passed the Grade 05 scholarship examination in 2024, 10 received cash gifts of Rs. 8,000 each during the ceremony. Cash gifts were also deposited into the personal accounts of the remaining children who were unable to attend due to distance.

Similarly, cash prizes of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 were awarded to special achievers in the G.C.E Ordinary Level and G.C.E Advanced Level examinations, respectively. Twenty-Eight obtained 9 A passes from the G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination and Six students obtained 3 A passes from the G.C.E Advanced Level Examination were felicitated during the ceremony.