Ranabima Royal nestling and nurturing students from different nationalities
Ranabima Royal College is one of the foremost schools in the Central Province. It is situated in Gannoruwa surrounded by the calm and quiet environment of the Dividosgala reserve. This land is considered to be significant due to the fact that the British were defeated by the upcountry heroes during the battle of Gannoruwa.
The school was established in 1996, under the guidance of the former Chief Minister of the Central Province Hon. W.M.P.B.Dissanayake, former Secretary of Education of the Central Province Mr. Palitha Elkaduwa. Their main motive was to strengthen communal harmony by nurturing Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim students under one roof. The students are enrolled through a competitive examination accessible to all students of Central Province.
The first principal of this college was Mr .S. M. Keerthirathne, who is the present Principal of Dharmarajah College, Kandy. His untiring dedication towards the strengthening the college resulted in gaining recognition within a very short time.
The present principal Mr.S.M.M.G.Abeyrathne assumed duties in 2010. His vision towards moulding students is highly challenging. His prime motive in grooming the students is mainly based on being assertive to them rather than being aggressive. As a result the school has come up to a extremely good standard in all aspects.
The mission of the school is “to ensure quality education of this institution by improving internal and external evolution of teaching the learning process in order to produce well balanced, skilled individuals from school by upgrading attitudes of the school community”.
The Vision goes as “sustainable development through quality education”.
More than 1500 students are facilitated and guided by 92 members of the staff, to challenge the incoming need of educated and smart citizens. As a 1AB school they were placed first among boys schools in the island when the O/L results were announced in 2012.
Ranabima Royal College has a proud history spanning over seventeen years. It has proved its successful existence by providing marvelous opportunities to students by participating in activities of various societies and clubs.
They are very proud to say that this institution has produced intellectual individuals who secured admission to the Medical Faculty, Engineering Faculty, Management Faculty, Law Faculty and the Faculty of Arts as well.
They had their “Wes Mangalya” in 2005, providing opportunities to both Sinhala and Tamil students. A ceremony of such caliber was highly moving. The college ballet team was placed second at the All Island school competition in 2012. The junior dancing team won first place at the Provincial level presenting a group performance on Sabaragamuwa dancing tradition in 2012. K.D.S.V. Randeniya bagged the title of the ‘Best Athlete in 2013’ at Island level. He also won the Bronze medal in the 110 Hurdles at the Commonwealth Games sports meet held in 2012. In spite of his commitment towards sports activities, he also proved his academic capabilities by obtaining 9’A’s at the G.C.E.Ordinary level examination. Ranabima Royal has excelled in the field of Baseball as well. They are proud to say that five members of Ranabima Royal are in the National Baseball pool.
The Under 16 chess team won the first place in the All Island Chess tournament in 2012. Kaveesha Gimhan won the first Olympiad Silver medal for Sri Lanka.
As Sri Lanka walks with global partnership, they have been working successfully with the British Council since 2010. As an ISA award winner in 2012, Ranabima Royal is privileged with many facilities granted by the connecting classroom project.
The Wild Life Foundation of the college has been conducting the Annual Inter-School Exploration Hiking “Esprite De Nature” successfully. The School Science Society organises the Science Day programme “Beyond the Imagination” annually. The members indulge in many fruitful activities in order to make this venture a reality.They also have societies like Interact Club, Photographic Club, Commerce Society, Media Club, English Literary Association, Tamil Literary Association, Mathematical Society, Art Society, Cadet Platoon, Western Brass Band, Library Society, IT Club, Debate Society and the Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, Islam Majlis and the Christian Society.
It is with a sense of gratitude that Ranabima Royal values the noble contribution rendered by former principals and teachers. Their contribution towards the well being of the college is tremendous. They also take great pride in recognising the services of the present principal, tutorial staff, well wishers, parents and the non academic staff. We wish them all success in all their endeavours.