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{{Infobox university {{Infobox university
|name = Ranabima Royal College |name = Ranabima Royal College
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|established = March 2, 1996 |established = March 2, 1996
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|principal = Mr.Aberathna |principal = Aberathna
|city = ] |city = ]
|Province = ] |Province = ]
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|grades = 6–13 |grades = 6–13
|address = Gannoruwa, Peradeniya |address = Gannoruwa, Peradeniya
|colors = <font color=##00aa33>Royal Blue,Bottle green and Golden yellow |colors = ], ], ]
|website = http://www.ranabima.org|"http://www.ranabima.org" |website = http://www.ranabima.org|"http://www.ranabima.org"
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The college is surrounded by Gannoruwa and ], and is situated on the bank of the ]. ] ] is located just beside Ranabima Royal College, as are the ] and ] are also situated near the college. ] facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College. The college is surrounded by Gannoruwa and ], and is situated on the bank of the ]. ] ] is located just beside Ranabima Royal College, as are the ] and ] are also situated near the college. ] facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College.


The college is 15 minutes by car from the city of Kandy and about 4&nbsp;km away from the town of ], via the nearby New Colombo - Kandy highway. The college is approximately {{convert|4|km}} from the town of ] via the New Colombo&ndash;Kandy highway.


== History == == History ==
Ranabima Royal College was founded by W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council, and Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of Central province ]. The school was opened on the 2nd of March,1996, by the provincial council governor Mr. Stanley Thilakarathne. Ranabima Royal College was founded by W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council, and Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of Central province ]. The school was opened on 2 March 1996 by the provincial council governor, Stanley Thilakarathne.


] ]


When the college first started, there were 320 students, 240 ] medium students and 80 ] medium students. When the college first started, there were 320 students, 240 ] medium students and 80 ] medium students.

== Entrance examination == == 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. 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.


Examination consists of three subjects: Examination consists of three subjects:
*]. *]
*] / ]. *] / ]
*]. *]


== Societies and clubs == == Societies and clubs ==
* Scout Troop ] * Scout Troop ]
* Astronomical & Space Science society * Astronomical and Space Science society
* Wild life Foundation * Wild life Foundation
* Young Inventors society * Young Inventors society
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* Buddhist society * Buddhist society


== Wild life Foundation - WLF == == Wildlife Foundation (WLF) ==
Wild life foundation of Ranabima Royal College was started in 1999 with the guidance of Mr: C.G. Alagalla.The enthusiastic nature lovers, soon gather around the society. 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.<br />2003 at Rassaella forest reserve at Wattegama 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.
<br />2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 at ]


In 2008 they held their inaugural Explorational Camp at Ranabima Royal College. M.C Senarathne is holding the President ship at this time. 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''' === Esprit de Nature Trophy Winners ===
*2002 &ndash; St. Anthony's College-Kandy (Hillwood College-Kandy)
*2003 &ndash; St.Thomas College-Mathale (Hillwood College-Kandy)
*2005 &ndash; St.Thomas College-Mathale (St.Joseph Balika Vidyalaya-Kegalle)
*2006 &ndash; Kingswood College-Kandy (Girls'High School-Kandy)
*2007 &ndash; Nalanda College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy)
*2011 &ndash; Thurstan College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy)


== Astronomical and Space Science Society ==
2002 St. Anthony's College-kandy Hillwood College-Kandy
2003 St.Thomas College-Mathale Hillwood College-Kandy
2005 St.Thomas College-Mathale St.Joseph Balika Vidyalaya-Kegalle
2006 Kingswood College-Kandy Girls'High School-Kandy
2007 Nalanda College-Colombo Girls'High School-Kandy
2011 Thurstan College-Colombo Girls'High School-Kandy

== Astronomical & Space Science Society ==
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. 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'' ===Astro Night 2009 &ndash; The Imperial Odyssey 2009 ===
The Astronomical Society successfully completed the annual quiz competition and the observation camp which was held 9 October. Tikiri Kobbakaduwa was the chief guest.

Astronomical Society of Ranabima Royal Collage Successfully completed the annual quiz competition and the observation camp which was held 9 October. Mr. Tikiri Kobbakaduwa was the chief guest.


After the event Astronomocal Society was officially handed over to the 2011 A/L badge by the 2010 A/L badge. After the event Astronomocal Society was officially handed over to the 2011 A/L badge by the 2010 A/L badge.
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*Chess *Chess
*Cricket *Cricket
*Volleyball
*Volley ball
*Carom *Carom
*Football *Football

*Gymnastics *Gymnastics
*Karate *Karate
*Table Tennis *Table Tennis
*Wushu
*wushu


== News == == News ==
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*2007 A/L batch has archived remarkable results showing their outstanding performance.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} *2007 A/L batch has archived remarkable results showing their outstanding performance.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}
*In year 2006 T.K.W.S.J. Kelekorala placed 1st at Aeronautics quiz competition organized by Asian Aviation Center and he won a scholarship to follow an Aerospace Engineering course offered by Kinston University UK *In year 2006 T.K.W.S.J. Kelekorala placed 1st at Aeronautics quiz competition organized by Asian Aviation Center and he won a scholarship to follow an Aerospace Engineering course offered by Kinston University UK

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Ranabima Royal College
TypePublic school
EstablishedMarch 2, 1996
PrincipalAberathna
Students1280
AddressGannoruwa, Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
ColorsRoyal blue, bottle green, golden yellow
Websitehttp://www.ranabima.org
File:Rrc logo.jpg
Front view of Ranabima Royal College

Ranabima Royal College is a school in Gannoruwa, near Kandy.

Location

The college is surrounded by Gannoruwa and Hanthana Mountains, and is situated on the bank of the Mahaweli river. Dividos sanctuary is located just beside Ranabima Royal College, as are the Botanical Garden of Peradeniya and University of Peradeniya are also situated near the college. Agricultural research facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College.

The college is approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town of Peradeniya via the New Colombo–Kandy highway.

History

Ranabima Royal College was founded by W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council, and Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of Central province Department of Education. The school was opened on 2 March 1996 by the provincial council governor, Stanley Thilakarathne.

first academic staff of the college

When the college first started, there were 320 students, 240 Sinhala medium students and 80 Tamil medium students.

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.

Examination consists of three subjects:

Societies and clubs

  • Scout Troop
    File:Rrc band.jpg
    Western Band
  • Astronomical and Space Science society
  • Wild life Foundation
  • Young Inventors society
  • Photography society
  • Science society
  • Maths Club
  • Interact club
  • Media club
  • English Language society
  • Information Technology society
  • Co-operative society
  • Commerce society
  • Chess club
  • Cadet Platoon
  • Senior Western Brass Band
  • Buddhist society

Wildlife Foundation (WLF)

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.

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)
  • 2003 – St.Thomas College-Mathale (Hillwood College-Kandy)
  • 2005 – St.Thomas College-Mathale (St.Joseph Balika Vidyalaya-Kegalle)
  • 2006 – Kingswood College-Kandy (Girls'High School-Kandy)
  • 2007 – Nalanda College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy)
  • 2011 – Thurstan College-Colombo (Girls'High School-Kandy)

Astronomical and Space Science Society

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. Tikiri Kobbakaduwa was the chief guest.

After the event Astronomocal Society was officially handed over to the 2011 A/L badge by the 2010 A/L badge.

Sports

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Badminton
  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • Volleyball
  • Carom
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Karate
  • Table Tennis
  • Wushu

News

This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. Please relocate any relevant information into other sections or articles.
  • 2007 A/L batch has archived remarkable results showing their outstanding performance.
  • In year 2006 T.K.W.S.J. Kelekorala placed 1st at Aeronautics quiz competition organized by Asian Aviation Center and he won a scholarship to follow an Aerospace Engineering course offered by Kinston University UK
  • In year 2006 H. M. T. T. Maduwelthenna of Ranabima royal college placed island 3rd in arts subject stream in 2006 Advanced level examination
  • In year 2006, Ranabima Royal College celebrated its tenth anniversary.
  • In year 2005 Advanced level examinations Y.L.B. Karunarathna placed 1st in Kandy district.
  • In 2003 M.G.D.U.Marasinghe won National Awards for New invention & Won a Merit Award at Junior inventor of the year 2005.
  • In 2003 M.H.Aakyl was the only double prize winner in both categories of the same competition held by Dialog GSM winning the following awards.

3rd Place National Level 2003 - 'Saama Varna' Art competition held by Dialog GSM & 3rd Place National Level 2003 - 'Saama Sithum' English Essay competition held by Dialog GSM

  • In 1999 M.H.Aakyl won 2nd Place National level in the Letter writing competition among SAARC Countries held by Sri Lanka Postal Department.
  • In 1997 M.H.Aakyl won 1st Place National level in the Letter writing competition among SAARC Countries held by Sri Lanka Postal Department.

See also

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