Rajapaksa Central College
Rajapaksa Central College (Sinhala: රාජපක්ෂ මධ්ය විද්යාලය) is a mixed school in the Hambantota district, Southern Province of Sri Lanka with a current student population of over 4000. It was founded in 1940 by C.W.W. Kannangara as a result of the Concept of Central Colleges (Madhya Maha Vidyalaya). It is also one of First five Central Colleges in Sri Lanka. It is named in honour of D. A. Rajapaksa, who was a Sri Lankan politician and Member of Parliament who represented the Beliatta electorate in Hambantota district from 1947 to 1965.
| Rajapaksa Central College රාජපක්ෂ මධ්ය විද්යාලය | |
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| Coordinates | 6°08′10″N 80°46′26″E |
| Information | |
| Type | National |
| Motto | Sinhala: නොනැවත ඉදිරියටම ("Do not tarry, Go forward") |
| Established | 1940 |
| Founder | Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara |
| School district | Hambantota |
| Principal | Mrs. Pushpa Weerawardhana |
| Staff | 183 (2018) |
| Grades | Class 6 - 13 |
| Gender | Mix |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 5000 |
| Colour(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Alumni | Rajapakshians RCC |
| Website | https://rcc2016.wordpress.com/ |
Sports
Battle of the Golds Ruhuna (රුහුණු රන් හටන)
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 1st 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.
Gallery
Swimming Pool- Play Ground
Principal's Main Office
School Name Board