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]
Rajapaksha Central College plays its annual Big Match with Vijitha Central College, Dickwella. It is also known as GoldenBattle 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]
Gallery
Morning Assembly in College Ground
Swimming Pool
Play Ground
Principal's Main Office
School Name Board
References
^Miranda, Sujitha (2012). "Rajapaksa College stands as a prominent and proud school".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"Past Pupils Cricket Association of Rajapakshe Central College Facebook Page". November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
^"RCC Legends Cricket League 2021 Official After movie". Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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