Ranabima Royal College

Ranabima Royal College
Ranabima Royal College
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Address
	Gannoruwa, Peradeniya; Kandy; Sri Lanka
Information
Type	Public school
Established	March 2, 1996
Principal	Mr. T.C.Keerthirathne
Grades	6 - 13
Enrollment	1280 (Static level)
Color(s)	Botten Green, Royal Blue, Golden yellow
Website	[1]

Introduction

Ranabima Royal College is situated in a beautiful landscape in Gannoruwa, near Kandy, the capital of socialist republic of Sri Lanka. It is surrounded by Gannoruwa and Hanthana Mountains. Sri Lankas' longest river Mahaweli runs just beside Ranabima Royal College, adding up to the tranquility of its surroundings.

Dividos sanctuary is located just beside Ranabima Royal College in Gannoruwa mountains. It gives enormous amount of exploration opportunities for our students. Royal botanical garden and university of Peradeniya are also situated near the college. Agricultural research facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College.

Its only 15 minutes drive away from the city of Kandy. and about 4 Km away from the city of Peradeniya. New Colombo - Kandy highway runs few hundred meters away from the college providing easy access to this calm and naturally wealthy environment.

History

Ranabima Royal College was founded by Mr. W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council and Mr. Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of Central province Department of Education.

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opening of the college

Opened in 1996 by the provincial council governor Mr. Stanley Thilakarathne on march 2nd, the day of commemoration of the signing of the kandyan treaty by King Rajasinghe II.

The land which is being selected to build the school has its own historical value. Sri Lankans have many victorious memories over many invading enemies on this land hence taken the name "jaya bima" (land of victories).

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.

This is the only school in sri lanka where all the students are selected from a admission test which all the students from central province can participate.

First principal of Ranabima Royal College was Mr. S.M. Keerthirathne. The first academic staff for the college was comprised of 16 members who 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.

Student of Ranabima Royal College sat for ordinary level exam for the first time in history in year 2000 and showed the success of this special project gaining 100% results.

It was in year 2003 that the students of rrc sat for advanced level examination for the first time. Since then Students have shown great results.

Resources

A hostel facility which can accommodate 400 students.
Advanced level section with complete laboratory facilities.
Gymnasium for sports.
Main hall.
Complete library facilities with over 10 thousand books and a separate library for A/L students.
Large play ground.
Computer section which can provide study facilities for all students.
School Bus.
Music, Dancing and Art sections.
Motor mechanic section.
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Motor mechanic section
Electronic section.
Agricultural section.
Multimedia unit.
Broad casting system.
Sporting facilities for

Cricket
Chess
Base ball
Karate
Athletics	
Table tennis
Volley ball
Foot ball
Badminton
Carom

Counseling unit.
Sports Facilities
Western band.
Staff rooms.
Canteen.

Resource Development and protecting Society

Foundation

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Inside view

The situation created by the principal's post being vacant. (After the

first principal's transfer.) Non availability of resources to commence Advanced Level classes. To fulfill the need of an Old Boys association.

Aims

As no government sponsorship could be obtained for school resource development the need rigid of contribution. As a novel

model school, the need to participate in all activities until such time that an old boys association is formed.

Commencement

Temporary parents meeting took place at the Hindu Cultural Hall on the 16th of June 2001. Inaugural committee meeting took

place on 30th of June 2001.

Achievements

Supplying desks and chairs for advance level classes.

Completing windows and doors of the laboratory building and

attending to other short comings in the buildings.

Obtaining a bus for the college.

Providing the staff with parking area for vehicles.

Providing an internal Communication system.

Providing a flight of steps for the gymnasium.

Organizing a teacher awarding ceremony.

Committee Members

2001

President Mr.Neel Wickramarachchi.

Secretary Mr.K.S.B.H.Ambanwala.

Treasurer Mr.W.G.Seelawansa.

Auditor Mr.W.H.M.M.B.Herath.

2002/2003

President Mr.Neel Wickramarachchi.

Secretary Mrs.Kumari Jayathilaka.

Treasurer Mr.W.G.Seelawansa.

Auditor Mr.W.H.M.M.B.Herath.

2004

President Mr.D.R.N.S.Dehigama.

Secretary Mrs.Shamalee Jayathissa.

Treasurer Mrs.W.Karunawathi.

2005/2006