West Ferris S.S. International Development Projects
Jun 26, 2015
West Ferris S.S. International Development Projects
A Sri Lankan family devastated by the Tsunami Dec 26th 2004.
West Ferris forms a link with the Wadduwa Lions Club of Sri Lanka and pledges to help rebuild shattered lives.
A penny campaign begins…
In 3months the funds are raised… $5423.00. Enough for a new home
The Wadduwa Lions Club begins construction of the house in the village of Molligoda Sri Lanka.
The finished project
No Longer homeless. Thanks to the students ,staff and friends of West Ferris Secondary School
Our new friends The Lions Club of Wadduwa
2007-2008 Development Project
• A maternity clinic in the village of Molligoda Sri Lanka
• Funded by West Ferris Secondary SchoolMarshall Park, Tweedsmuir, Silver Birches, M.T. Davidson, Ferris Glen Public school and St. Hubert School
And the citizens of North Bay
Elementary schools join the penny campaign
Reviewing plans for the construction of the maternity clinic in the village of Molligoda Sri Lanka
Waiting for the end of the rainy season
Laying the ceremonial foundation stone
Preparing the site
The excavation begins
The foundation has been poured
The walls begin to rise
The walls are finished
Work begins on the roof
Building the roof
The cement veranda supports are put in place
The enclosed clinic
The finishing touches
The opening ceremonies begin April 6th 2008
Buddhist Monks arrive to bless the ceremonies
Mr Beddage from the Ferris Lions Club is the honoured guest at the opening ceremonies.
Mr Beddage thanks the Wadduwa Lions Club for all of their hard work on behalf of the citizens of North Bay
The guests listen to the address by Mr. Beddage
The Wadduwa Lions Club project chairman Sumane
Rathnatsuriya addresses the guests
Government officials and..,
…the doctor plant a tree to mark the event
Main road direction board and appreciation banner of villagers
The finished clinic on the morning of the opening ceremonies