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The Orator 2019-Inter-School Level-Preliminary Round

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"The Orator"2019 Inter-school speech competition was organized by Rotaract Club of Badulla in collaboration with Gavel Club of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka for the First time. This competition will be held on few phases. The theme of the competition was "Echo of Eco". As the second stage, the Inter-school Speech competition was held on Sunday 30th of November 2019 at A1 hall of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka at 9.00 a.m. onwards. Competitors were advised to deliver a 3 minutes prepared speech according to the theme "Echo of Eco” which means, about the environment. The competition was held in 2 sections as Grade 9, 10, 11 category and Grade 12, 13 categories 11 participants from grade 9,10,11 category and 05 participants from grade 12,13 category were got selected for the semifinal round. The Judge board of the competition was comprised with Gaveliers of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. 06 judging criteria were used for the selection. Those we

The Orator 2019-Intra University level-Preliminary Round

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"Nature is not a place to visit it is home”. The nature as we know it is facing its end. And as the younger generation, let us start saving it by voicing our opinions. "The Orator" Intra university speech competition was organized by Rotaract Club of Badulla in collaboration with Gavel Club of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka for the first time. This competition is planned to hold on few phases. The theme of the competition was "Echo of Eco". As the initial stage ,the intra university speech competition was held on Sunday 23rd of November 2019 at MLT hall of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 9.00 a.m. onwards. Competitors were advised to deliver a 3 minutes prepared speech according to the theme "Echo of Eco” which means anything about the environment. Out of 36 registered participants, 14 participants were selected for the semifinal round. The Judge board of the competition was comprised with the lecturers of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. T

RAC Badulla Team to Rotary Polio Parade and Rotary Polio Parade PR campaign

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Rotary Polio parade and carnival organized by the Rotary Sri Lanka was held on 26th of October 2019. The parade was consisting of Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and general public. Commenced from the Sri Lanka Foundation road and ended from Green path where the carnival was held. The parade was the final event of the Polio week celebration organized by the Rotary Sri Lanka in partnership with Ministry of Health, WHO & UNICEF, to commemorate International Polio Day (October 24th). RAC Badulla Rotaractors were there at Rotary Polio parade and carnival with a team of Rotaractors. Rotaractors of RAC Badulla walked for the cause of making awareness on Polio free Sri Lanka and world to the public. Also Rotaract Club of Badulla did a PR campaign on the polio parade and about how rotary contributed to eradicate polio, in order to do our part as rotaractors . Our objective was to make awareness about Polio eradication from the world and contribution of Rotary movement for it.   A

Nanasara

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Mathematics is a fundamental part of human thoughts and logic, and integral to attempt at understanding the world and ourselves. Mathematics provides an effective way of building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor. In Sri Lankan education system mathematics hold a special place and knowledge on basic mathematics is essential. But unfortunately districts like Badulla haven't enough facilities to promote mathematic education. Due to that several students are getting below 40% average as their mathematics result, by considering this massive issue we, Rotaract Club of Badulla decided to organize a seminar especially for the O/L students who have below 40% average result for mathematics in Badulla education zone. Our main objective was to provide basic mathematical knowledge to students who have below 40% average result for mathematics and encourage them for upcoming ordinary level examination. As the initial step we got the permission from zonal edu

7th Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Badulla

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The 7th Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Badulla was held on 05 th of October 2019, at MLT (Main Lecture Theater) of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. It was held in a novel and a grand way, with the participation of 50+ district council members of Rotaract District 3220 and the members of Rotaract club of Badulla, Rotarians, Interactors, University academic staff, parents and well-wishers. It was quite refreshing Saturday morning in a breezy climate with a view of a beautiful range of hills. It was started at 11.10 a.m. by welcoming our honorable chief guest President of Rotary Club of Badulla Rtn.Pujitha Marasinghe, Guest of Honor Youth Service chair of Rotary Club of Badulla Rtn.PP Krishantha Pussegoda and Rotaract District Representative Rtr.PP Krishan Balaji. The oil lamp was a significant creation of Rtr.Achini and Rtr.Pabasara. After lighting up the oil lamp, dignitaries took their respective seats. The Sergeant-at-Arms Rtr.Ganidu called the house to order and pres

Prarthana

There are around 1.8 million people with cancer at any point of time in the world and it is estimated that at least half of these can be treated with chemo- or radiotherapy. Cancer patients are spending more time away from the community and in the hospital and especially in Badulla area. Badulla Central hospital is the only hospital in Uva province, which has high-tech equipment especially for cancer treatmnets. Due to this reason hundreds of patients are daily visiting this place and around 200 hundred patients are in the ward for long term treatments. Therefore, Rotaract Club of Badulla decided to donate some nutritious fruits ( which was highly recommend for cancer patients) and some other essential food items like tea leaves and biscuits for those cancer patients.   This donation program was conducted with the help of Rtn. Chandima karunasena and the Management of Badulla central hospital

Refractive Errors

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  What are Refractive Errors? Refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. They happen when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina What are the types of Refractive Errors? ·          Near-sightedness (myopia) - makes far-away objects look blurry ·          Farsightedness (hyperopia) - makes nearby objects look blurry ·          Astigmatism - can make far-away and nearby objects look blurry or distorted ·          Presbyopia - makes it hard for middle-aged and older adults to see things up close Most types of refractive errors, like near-sightedness, usually start in childhood. Presbyopia is common in adults ages 40 and older.   What are the signs & symptoms of Refractive Errors? The most common symptom of refractive errors is blurry vision. Other Symptoms include: ·          Double vision ·          Hazy vision ·          Seeing a glare or halo around bright