Seylan Bank opens 290th ‘Pahasara’ library at Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya

• Supports financial literacy among students

Seylan Bank PLC marked another milestone in its flagship environmental, social and governance initiative by opening its 290th ‘Pahasara’ library at Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya. 

The ceremony was held recently, under the patronage of Seylan Bank Director/Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Jayasekara, Assistant Director Education Chintha Perera (Zonal Education Office – Colombo) and Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya Deputy Principal O.K.D.M. Lakshanthi.

The newly refurbished library was officially handed over following the completion of ‘Pahasara Week’, a series of student-focused engagement activities conducted jointly by Seylan Bank and the school. As part of the initiative, the bank donated books along with a laptop and smart board to support learning and digital access.

The Pahasara Week included a Math Camp for both primary and upper school students, a Cooking Day judged by a panel of reputed chefs and a Financial Literacy Programme aimed at introducing children to savings habits and basic money management from an early age. Students also actively participated in maintaining the library, helping build responsibility and management skills during school life.

Seylan Bank AGM Marketing and Sales Asiri Abhayaratne said, “The opening of the 290th library represents a significant step as the bank moves steadily toward its commitment of establishing 300 Pahasara libraries across the country. Seylan Bank remains committed to funding library refurbishments and providing essential educational resources to cultivate students’ knowledge and skills.”

Education officials, teachers, parents and students extended their full cooperation to ensure the success of the programme, with strong student participation recorded throughout Pahasara Week activities.