Rajapaksa Central College

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]

Rajapaksa Central College
රාජපක්ෂ මධ්‍ය විද්‍යාලය
Location
Weeraketiya

Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°08′10″N 80°46′26″E
Information
TypeNational
MottoSinhala: නොනැවත ඉදිරියටම
("Do not tarry, Go forward")
Established1940
FounderC. W. W. Kannangara
School districtHambantota
PrincipalChandika Deshapriya
Staff183 (2018)
GradesClass 6 - 13
GenderMix
Age11 to 19
Enrollment5000
Colour(s)   Maroon and gold
AlumniRajapakshians
RCC
Websitercc2016.wordpress.com

Sports
College Play Ground

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.

Annual Sports Meet

The students are divided into four houses named

  • Sheela  
  • Samadhi  
  • Pragna  
  • Weerya  

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 is initiated in the year 2021.[3]

Morning Assembly in College Ground
  • Swimming Pool
    Swimming Pool
  • Play Ground
    Play Ground
  • Principal's Main Office
    Principal's Main Office
  • School Name Board
    School Name Board

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