Rajapaksa Central College Explained

Native Name:රාජපක්ෂ මධ්‍ය විද්‍යාලය
Motto:Sinhala; Sinhalese: නොනැවත ඉදිරියටම
("Do not tarry, Go forward")
State:Hambanthota
Country:Sri Lanka
Established:1940
Principal:Chandika Deshapriya
Staff:183 (2018)
Grades:Class 6 - 13
Gender:Mix
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:19
Colours: Maroon and gold
Alumni:Rajapakshians
RCC
Enrollment:5000

Rajapaksa Central College (Sinhala: රාජපක්ෂ මධ්‍ය විද්‍යාලය), located in the Hambantota district, Southern Province of Sri Lanka, began its illustrious journey in 1940 as one of the first central colleges to bear fruit from the vision of the late Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara. It is a mixed school with a current student population of over 4000. It is also one of First five Central Colleges in Sri Lanka. It is named in honour of D. M. Rajapaksa, who was a Sri Lankan politician and Member of Parliament who represented the Beliatta electorate in Hambantota district from 1947 to 1965. Today, this institution has established itself as one of the top 50 schools on the island, inheriting a great history of over 82 years.[1]

Sports

Battle of the Golds Ruhuna

Rajapaksha Central College plays its annual Big Match with Vijitha Central College, Dickwella. It is also known as Golden Battle of Ruhuna.

Battle of the Ruhunu Maroons

Rajapaksa Central College plays their anual Big Match ith Debarawea Central College, Tissamaharama. It known as Battle of the Ruhunu Maroons. (2023–present)

Annual Sports Meet

The students are divided into four houses named

The Last Sports Meet in 2016 was won by Weerya for the first time in the school history, and Runners-Up were Sheela. In 2014, Winners were Pragna, Runners-Up was Weerya.In 2012, Winners were Samadhi and Runners-Up was Sheela.In 2010, Winners were Sheela.

RCC Legends Cricket League

The RCC Legends Cricket League is an annual cricket tournament organized by Past Pupils Cricket Association of Rajapakshe Central College.[2] The tournament was initiated in the year 2021.[3]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miranda . Sujitha . 2012 . Rajapaksa College stands as a prominent and proud school .
  2. Web site: November 9, 2022 . Past Pupils Cricket Association of Rajapakshe Central College Facebook Page . . November 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: RCC Legends Cricket League 2021 Official After movie . . November 9, 2022.