Ranabima Royal College was founded by W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council, and Palitha Elkaduwa[6], former Secretary of Central province Department of Education. The school was inaugurated on 2 March 1996 by the provincial council governor, Stanley Thilakarathne.[7].
first academic staff of the college
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[8].
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[9].
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[10].
Entrance examination
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.
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.[11]
In 2008 they held their inaugural Explorational Camp at Ranabima Royal College. M.C Senarathne is holding the President ship at this time.
Esprit de Nature Trophy Winners
2002 – St. Anthony's College-Kandy (Hillwood College-Kandy)
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.
Astro Night 2009 – The Imperial Odyssey 2009
The Astronomical Society successfully completed the annual quiz competition and the observation camp which was held 9 October. Hon. Tikiri Kobbakaduwa was the chief guest.
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