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|name = Ranabima Royal College |
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|logo = [[Image:rrc logo.jpg|100px]] |
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{{Original research|date=August 2019}} |
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|established = March 2, 1996 |
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|type = [[Public school (UK)|Public school]]| |
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|principal = Mr.S.M.M.G. Aberathne<ref>[http://www.kandyzon.sch.lk/schbasic.php Zonal Education Office - Kandy] </ref> |
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|city = [[Kandy]] |
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|Province = [[Central Province]] |
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|country = [[Sri Lanka]] |
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|enrollment = 1280 |
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|grades = 6–13 |
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|address = Gannoruwa, Peradeniya |
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|colors = [[Royal blue]], [[bottle green]], [[golden yellow]] |
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|website = http://www.ranabima.org|"http://www.ranabima.org" |
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[[Image:Rrc front.gif|200px|thumb|Front view of Ranabima Royal College]] |
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| name = Ranabima Royal College, Kandy |
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| native_name = රණබිම රාජකීය විද්යාලය, මහනුවර <br/>ரணபிம றோயல் கல்லூரி, கன்டி |
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'''Ranabima Royal College''' is a public school located in [[Gannoruwa]], near [[Kandy]], the hill capital of [[Sri Lanka]]<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ranabima-Royal-College/107136700407 Ranabima Royal College Facebook page]</ref><ref>[http://wikimapia.org/890764/Ranabima-Royal-College-Gannoruwa Ranabima Royal College on Wikimapia]</ref>. The college is surrounded by Gannoruwa and [[Hanthana Mountains]], and is situated on the bank of the [[Mahaweli river]]. [[Dividos]] [[sanctuary]] is located just beside Ranabima Royal College, as are the [[Botanical Garden of Peradeniya]] and [[University of Peradeniya]]. [[Agricultural research]] facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/890764/Ranabima-Royal-College-Gannoruwa Ranabima Royal College on Wikimapia]</ref>. The college is approximately {{convert|4|km}} from the town of [[Peradeniya]] via the New Colombo–Kandy highway and approximately {{convert|10|km}} away from city of [[Kandy]]<ref>[http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/location--direction.html Getting to Ranabima Royal College]</ref>. |
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== History == |
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Ranabima Royal College was founded by W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council, and Palitha Elkaduwa<ref>[http://www.gvglobalvision.org/about/palitha_elkaduwa.php Global Vison Member of the Board of Management Consultant]</ref>, former Secretary of Central province [[Department of Education (Central Province, Sri Lanka)|Department of Education]]. The school was inaugurated on 2 March 1996 by the provincial council governor, Stanley Thilakarathne.<ref>[http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/history.html History of Ranabima Royal College]</ref>. |
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[[Image:rrc first staff.gif|frame|first academic staff of the college]] |
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| streetaddress = [[Gannoruwa]] |
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The idea behind establishing such a school was originated by Mr. Palitha Elkaduwa. He had devoted his time and skills in making his dream a success. The main idea behind establishing this school, according to Mr. Elkaduwa was to provide students from rural parts of central province with a high quality education and to increase the understanding among different ethnic groups<ref>[http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/history.html History of Ranabima Royal College]</ref>. |
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| city = [[Peradeniya]], [[Kandy District]] |
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First principal of Ranabima Royal College was Mr. S.M. Keerthirathne. The first academic staff for the college had 16 members, were selected through a qualification test. There were 320 students at the start of the college. 240 Sinhala medium students and 80 Tamil medium students<ref>[http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/history.html History of Ranabima Royal College]</ref>. |
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| province = [[Central Province, Sri Lanka|Central Province]] |
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Student of Ranabima Royal College sat for ordinary level exam for the first time in history in year 2000. It was in year 2003 that the students of Ranabima Royal College sat for advanced level examination for the first time<ref>[http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/history.html History of Ranabima Royal College]</ref>. |
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| zipcode = 20400 |
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== Entrance examination == |
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| country = [[Sri Lanka]] |
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Entrance examination for Ranabima Royal College is a highly competitive examination which is conducted by the Central province education department where only the students from central province can participate. This is the only way in which students can get the admission for Ranabima Royal College. |
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| coordinates = {{coord|7|16|45.20|N|80|35|38.20|E|region:LK_type:edu|display=inline,title}} |
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Examination consists of three subjects: |
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| schooltype = 1AB |
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*[[Mathematics]] |
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*[[Sinhalese language|Sinhala]] / [[Tamil language|Tamil]] |
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| type = [[Education in Sri Lanka#Government Schools|Public]] [[Education in Sri Lanka#Provincial Schools|provincial]] |
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*[[General Knowledge]] |
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| religion = [[Buddhism]] / [[Hindu]] / [[Islam]] / [[Christianity]] |
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== Societies and clubs == |
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* Scout Troop [[Image:rrc band.jpg|frame|Western Band]] |
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* Astronomical and Space Science society |
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| established = {{Start date and age|1996|03|02|df=yes}} |
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* Wild life Foundation |
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* Young Inventors society |
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* Photography society |
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| founder = [[W. M. P. B. Dissanayake]] / Palitha Alkaduwa |
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* Science society |
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* Maths Club |
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* Interact club |
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* Media club |
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| district = Kandy Education Zone |
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* English Language society |
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| authority = [[Central Provincial Council]] |
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* Information Technology society |
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* Co-operative society |
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* Commerce society |
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* Chess club |
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* Cadet Platoon |
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* Senior Western Brass Band |
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* Buddhist society |
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== Wildlife Foundation (WLF) == |
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Wild life foundation of Ranabima Royal College was started in 1999 with the guidance of C.G. Alagalla. The main purpose of the society was to improve the students' knowledge about Nature while exploring the richest biodiversity of Sri Lanka. The members of the first committee converted the society in to one of the leading school nature clubs of the island. In the year 2002 WLF had organized their innogural Inter school exploration contest ''Esprite de Nature'' at the Dividos mountain range. |
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| principal = Malaka Perera <ref name="pressreader.com">{{Cite news |url-status=live |archive-date=2023-08-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816035450/https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20191002/281805695666583 |url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20191002/281805695666583 |title=Kandy Deputy EC Annuls Governor’s Orders |date=2 Oct 2019 |first1=Ranjan |last1=Kasthuri |first2=J. A. L. |last2=Jayasinghe |publisher=[[Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)|Daily Mirror]] |language=en |access-date=16 August 2023 |via=[[PressReader]]}}</ref> |
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| teaching_staff = About 100 |
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| grades = 6-13 |
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| gender = Boys |
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| average_class_size = 40 Students |
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| medium_of_language = [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[English language|English]] |
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| hours_in_day = 6 |
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| houses = Super Maroon, Bottle Green, Royal Blue, Golden Yellow |
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| colours = {{Color box|#4169E1|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|#FFDF00|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|#006A4E|border=darkgray}} Blue, Yellow, Green |
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| website = {{URL|www.ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/}} |
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| age_range = 10-19 |
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| students = 1280 |
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{{Location map|Sri Lanka|caption=Location of Ranabima Royal College in Sri Lanka map|lat_deg=7.279039|lon_deg=80.5922819}} |
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[[File:The College Anthem.jpg|alt=The College Anthem|thumb|The College Anthem]] |
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[[File:RRC pic 20.jpg|alt=Front View Of The College|thumb|Front View Of The College]] |
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'''Ranabima Royal College''' ({{langx|si|රණබිම රාජකීය විද්යාලය}}) also known as '''Royal College, Ranabima''' is a [[Education in Sri Lanka#Provincial Schools|provincial school]] in [[Gannoruwa]] near [[Kandy]], [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Province - Central|url=http://www.moe.gov.lk/web/images/stories/branchnews/bilungual/central.pdf|work=Schools Having Bilingual Education Programme|publisher=[[Ministry of Education (Sri Lanka)|Ministry of Education]]|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110173743/http://www.moe.gov.lk/web/images/stories/branchnews/bilungual/central.pdf|archivedate=2013-11-10}}</ref> The school is surrounded by Gannoruwa and [[Hanthana Mountain Range|Hanthana Mountains]], and is situated on the bank of the [[Mahaweli river]]. Dividos sanctuary is located just beside the school, as are the [[Royal Botanical Gardens, Sri Lanka|Royal Botanical Gardens]] and [[University of Peradeniya]]. The agricultural research facilities of the [[Department of Agriculture (Sri Lanka)|Department of Agriculture]] are also located beside the school. The school is approximately {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} from [[Peradeniya]] via the New Colombo–Kandy highway and approximately {{convert|6|km|abbr=on}} from the centre of [[Kandy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title={{!}} ABOUT US {{!}} Official Website of Ranabima Royal College|url=http://ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/about.html|access-date=2020-08-16|website=ranabimaroyal.sch.lk}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In 2008 they held their inaugural Explorational Camp at Ranabima Royal College. M.C Senarathne is holding the President ship at this time. |
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[[Image:rrc first staff.gif|frame|First academic staff of the college]] |
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Ranabima Royal College was founded by [[W. M. P. B. Dissanayake]], former [[Chief Minister of Sri Lanka|Chief Minister]] of [[Central Province, Sri Lanka|Central Province]], and Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of the Department of Education, Central Province.<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://ranabimaroyal.weebly.com/history.html|publisher=weebly.com}}</ref><ref name="Ranabima Information Portal">{{cite web|title=Ranabima Information Portal|url=http://www.ranabima.info|publisher=ranabima.info}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title={{!}} ABOUT US {{!}} Official Website of Ranabima Royal College|url=http://ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/history.html|access-date=2020-08-16|website=ranabimaroyal.sch.lk}}</ref> The school was officially opened by [[List of Governors of Central Province|Central Provincial Governor]] Stanley Thilakarathne on 2 March 1996,<ref name=history/> the day of commemoration of the signing of the Kandyan Convention. The school's first principal was S. M. Keerthirathne<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Versatile personalities through education|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/03/08/features/144869/versatile-personalities-through-education|access-date=2020-06-21|website=Daily News|language=en}}</ref> and it had 16 academic staff. Their school initially had 320 students - 240 on [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] medium students and 80 on [[Tamil language|Tamil]] medium.<ref name=history/> The school's students first sat for the [[GCE Ordinary Level in Sri Lanka|ordinary level]] and [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka|advanced level]] examinations in 2000 and 2003 respectively.<ref name=history/><ref name="Ranabima Information Portal"/><ref name=":2" /> |
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The land upon which the school is built on has its own historical connections. In 1638, the historic [[Battle of Gannoruwa]] was fought between the Portuguese and the Sinhala forces under [[Rajasinha II of Kandy|King Rajasinha II]] and Prince Vijayapala on this land. The [[Battle of Gannoruwa]], which ended in victory for the Sinhalese army, was the last battle fought by the [[Kingdom of Kandy]]. It was also the last battle fought between the Portuguese and the Sinhalese. |
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==Principals== |
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=== Esprit de Nature Trophy Winners === |
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| S. M. Keerthirathne<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title={{!}} ABOUT US {{!}} Official Website of Ranabima Royal College|url=http://ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/pastprincipals.html|access-date=2020-08-16|website=ranabimaroyal.sch.lk}}</ref> |
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| W. Weerasooriya<ref name=":3" /> |
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| A. K. Diwarathne<ref name=":3" /> |
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| T. C. Keerthirathne<ref name=":3" /> |
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|2011-2014 |
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| [http://ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/Principal.html S. M. M. G. Abeyrathne]<ref>{{Cite news |url-status=live |archive-date=2023-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815135144/https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/sunday-times-sri-lanka/20131006/283381944642160 |url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/sunday-times-sri-lanka/20131006/283381944642160 |title=Ranabima Royal nestling and nurturing students from different nationalities |date=6 Oct 2013 |publisher=[[The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|The Sunday Times]] |language=en |access-date=15 August 2023 |via=[[PressReader]]}}</ref> |
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| E. M. Abesekara |
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|2016-2019 |
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| K. W. D. U. Chandrakumara<ref>{{Cite web|title=Versatile personalities through education|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/03/08/features/144869/versatile-personalities-through-education|access-date=2020-08-16|website=Daily News|language=en}}</ref> |
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|Ranjith Rajapaksha<ref name="pressreader.com"/> |
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|Malaka Perera |
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==Education== |
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*2002 – St. Anthony's College-Kandy (Hillwood College-Kandy) |
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*2003 – St.Thomas College-Mathale (Hillwood College-Kandy) |
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*2005 – St.Thomas College-Mathale (St.Joseph Balika Vidyalaya-Kegalle) |
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*2006 – Kingswood College-Kandy (Girls'High School-Kandy) |
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*2007 – Nalanda College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy) |
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*2011 – Thurstan College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy) |
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The only way to get admission for Ranabima Royal College is a highly competitive examination which is conducted by the [http://www.centralpedu.sch.lk Central province education department] where only the students from [[Central Province, Sri Lanka|Central Province]] can participate.<ref name=":1" /> It means neither students can get admission for Ranabima Royal College from grade 5 [[Scholarship Examination]] nor [[GCE Ordinary Level in Sri Lanka|GCE Ordinary Level]] examination. This [[Educational entrance examination|entrance examination]] consists of 3 subjects, |
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== Astronomical and Space Science Society == |
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*[[First language]] ([[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] or [[Tamil language|Tamil]]) |
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A3S of RRC is one of the leading societies in the college as well as in its field. It dominates from other schools considerably because of its wide knowledge in the field of Astronomy and its widely known activities. With this society the main target is to develop astronomical knowledge among students, regardless of what society or what school they are in. The club tries to promote astronomy in innovative ways and provide students a more practical approach to the subject of astronomy. |
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* [[Mathematics]] |
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*[[General knowledge|General Knowledge]] |
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The school consists of grades 6 through 13. There are two [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] medium classes, a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] medium class, and an [[English language|English]] medium class in every grades until grade 11. This each class consists of forty students. The school has facilities for [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka#Physical Science stream|Physical Science]], [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka#Commerce stream|Commerce]], and [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka#Biological Science stream|Biology]] [[GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka|advanced level]] schemes. It produces nationally high-ranking students, evidenced by the all-island positions received by students who sit for the national Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ranabimaroyal.lk|title=Ranabima Royal College|date=August 2019|website=Official web site of Ranabima Royal College|access-date=2019-08-20}}</ref> It has been ranked in best boys' school in the years among all the [[Lists of schools in Sri Lanka|Boys' schools]] preference rankings based on Ordinary Level examinees' demand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalrankz.com/top-rank/best-government-schools-in-sri-lanka/|title=Ranabima Royal College Ranked In top 3 schools and best boys' school in Sri lanka|last=|first=|date=August 2019|website=Global Rankz|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820170217/https://www.globalrankz.com/top-rank/best-government-schools-in-sri-lanka/|archive-date=20 August 2019|access-date=29 April 2020}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> |
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== Houses == |
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===Astro Night 2009 – The Imperial Odyssey 2009 === |
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The Astronomical Society successfully completed the annual quiz competition and the observation camp which was held 9 October. Tikiri Kobbakaduwa was the chief guest. |
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* Super Maroon - Colour - {{Colour box|Maroon||}} |
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After the event Astronomocal Society was officially handed over to the 2011 A/L badge by the 2010 A/L badge. |
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* Bottle Green - Colour - {{Colour box|Green||}} |
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* Royal Blue - Colour - {{Colour box|Blue||}} |
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* Golden Yellow - Colour - {{Colour box|Yellow||}} |
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The four houses are named after the colours which are on the school flag (Green, Yellow and Blue) and maroon in respect of the Sinhalese forces, who gave their lives fighting against the [[Portuguese Army|Portuguese army]] in the [[Battle of Gannoruwa]]. |
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*Wushu |
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* [[Ranabima Baseball Club]] |
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==See also== |
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*[[Education in Sri Lanka]] |
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*[[Universities and colleges in Sri Lanka]] |
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*[[Sri Lanka]] |
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*[[Universities in Sri Lanka]] |
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* [http://www.ranabimaroyal.sch.lk/ Ranabima Royal Official Web Page] |
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| Ranabima Royal College, Kandy රණබිම රාජකීය විද්යාලය, මහනුවර ரணபிம றோயல் கல்லூரி, கன்டி | |
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| Coordinates | 7°16′45.20″N 80°35′38.20″E / 7.2792222°N 80.5939444°E |
| Information | |
| School type | Public provincial 1AB |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Buddhism / Hindu / Islam / Christianity |
| Established | 2 March 1996 |
| Founder | W. M. P. B. Dissanayake / Palitha Alkaduwa |
| School district | Kandy Education Zone |
| Authority | Central Provincial Council |
| School number | 12503 |
| Principal | Malaka Perera [1] |
| Teaching staff | About 100 |
| Grades | 6-13 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age range | 10-19 |
| Number of students | 1280 |
| Average class size | 40 Students |
| Language | Sinhala, Tamil, English |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Houses | Super Maroon, Bottle Green, Royal Blue, Golden Yellow |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Yellow, Green |
| Website | www |
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Location of Ranabima Royal College in Sri Lanka map
Ranabima Royal College (Sinhala: රණබිම රාජකීය විද්යාලය) also known as Royal College, Ranabima is a provincial school in Gannoruwa near Kandy, Sri Lanka.[2] The school is surrounded by Gannoruwa and Hanthana Mountains, and is situated on the bank of the Mahaweli river. Dividos sanctuary is located just beside the school, as are the Royal Botanical Gardens and University of Peradeniya. The agricultural research facilities of the Department of Agriculture are also located beside the school. The school is approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) from Peradeniya via the New Colombo–Kandy highway and approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from the centre of Kandy.[3]
History
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Ranabima Royal College was founded by W. M. P. B. Dissanayake, former Chief Minister of Central Province, and Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of the Department of Education, Central Province.[4][5][6] The school was officially opened by Central Provincial Governor Stanley Thilakarathne on 2 March 1996,[4] the day of commemoration of the signing of the Kandyan Convention. The school's first principal was S. M. Keerthirathne[7] and it had 16 academic staff. Their school initially had 320 students - 240 on Sinhala medium students and 80 on Tamil medium.[4] The school's students first sat for the ordinary level and advanced level examinations in 2000 and 2003 respectively.[4][5][6]
The land upon which the school is built on has its own historical connections. In 1638, the historic Battle of Gannoruwa was fought between the Portuguese and the Sinhala forces under King Rajasinha II and Prince Vijayapala on this land. The Battle of Gannoruwa, which ended in victory for the Sinhalese army, was the last battle fought by the Kingdom of Kandy. It was also the last battle fought between the Portuguese and the Sinhalese.
Principals
[edit]| Period | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1996-2001 | S. M. Keerthirathne[8] |
| 2nd | 2001-2003 | W. Weerasooriya[8] |
| 3rd | 2003-2005 | A. K. Diwarathne[8] |
| 4th | 2006-2010 | T. C. Keerthirathne[8] |
| 5th | 2011-2014 | S. M. M. G. Abeyrathne[9] |
| 6th | 2014-2016 | E. M. Abesekara |
| 7th | 2016-2019 | K. W. D. U. Chandrakumara[10] |
| 8th | 2019–2023 | Ranjith Rajapaksha[1] |
| 9th | 2023-present | Malaka Perera |
Education
[edit]The only way to get admission for Ranabima Royal College is a highly competitive examination which is conducted by the Central province education department where only the students from Central Province can participate.[7] It means neither students can get admission for Ranabima Royal College from grade 5 Scholarship Examination nor GCE Ordinary Level examination. This entrance examination consists of 3 subjects,
The school consists of grades 6 through 13. There are two Sinhala medium classes, a Tamil medium class, and an English medium class in every grades until grade 11. This each class consists of forty students. The school has facilities for Physical Science, Commerce, and Biology advanced level schemes. It produces nationally high-ranking students, evidenced by the all-island positions received by students who sit for the national Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations.[11] It has been ranked in best boys' school in the years among all the Boys' schools preference rankings based on Ordinary Level examinees' demand.[12][7]
Houses
[edit]- Super Maroon - Colour -
- Bottle Green - Colour -
- Royal Blue - Colour -
- Golden Yellow - Colour -
The four houses are named after the colours which are on the school flag (Green, Yellow and Blue) and maroon in respect of the Sinhalese forces, who gave their lives fighting against the Portuguese army in the Battle of Gannoruwa.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Kasthuri, Ranjan; Jayasinghe, J. A. L. (2 October 2019). "Kandy Deputy EC Annuls Governor's Orders". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Province - Central" (PDF). Schools Having Bilingual Education Programme. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 November 2013.
- ^ "| ABOUT US | Official Website of Ranabima Royal College". ranabimaroyal.sch.lk. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "History". weebly.com.
- ^ a b "Ranabima Information Portal". ranabima.info.
- ^ a b "| ABOUT US | Official Website of Ranabima Royal College". ranabimaroyal.sch.lk. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Versatile personalities through education". Daily News. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d "| ABOUT US | Official Website of Ranabima Royal College". ranabimaroyal.sch.lk. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Ranabima Royal nestling and nurturing students from different nationalities". The Sunday Times. 6 October 2013. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Versatile personalities through education". Daily News. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Ranabima Royal College". Official web site of Ranabima Royal College. August 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Ranabima Royal College Ranked In top 3 schools and best boys' school in Sri lanka". Global Rankz. August 2019. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.