Thakshila College, one of Gampaha district’s oldest schools, was widely discussed during the 2021 Ordinary Level examinations as a picture of students sitting for the exam in a damaged building during heavy rains was circulated. 

The public, including mainstream media institutions, brought the school’s plight to light, and that is when the heart-warming story was picked up by Rhino Roofing Products Limited, which recognised the needs of the children at the school and decided to make a difference in these growing lives despite the country’s situation. 

Under the leadership of the Managing Director, Rhino stepped forward to renovate the building in order to provide a safe learning environment for the students. 

E. J. Gnanam, Managing Director of Rhino Roofing Products Limited, commenting at the inauguration ceremony said, “I am convinced that the country’s children and youth are at the forefront of change, and that we, as responsible corporates and adults in society, must help them grow into good leaders. 

A school is a foundation in every child’s life, and we wanted to give the children at Thakshila College, Gampaha the same opportunity because education is an equal opportunity. We wish Thakshila College’s talented students the best of luck in their future endeavours”. 

“Thakshila College is a well-known school that has been in the Sri Lankan education system for over 30 years, and the hazardous situation that occurred during the recent 2021 ordinary level examinations was unexpected. That is when Rhino stepped forward to assist us in renovating the building. This is a valuable gift for Thakshila College’s current and future students, and the students are feeling at ease and motivated”, added M.A. Anula Padmini,Principal of Thakshila College.