Anuradhapura Central College

Central College, Anuradhapura
Sinhalese: මධ්‍ය විද්‍යාලය, අනුරාධපුර
Tamil: மத்திய கல்லூரி, அனுராதபுரம்
Location
Anuradhapura, 50000
Sri Lanka
Coordinates 8°20′07″N 80°24′27″E / 8.3352°N 80.4075°E / 8.3352; 80.4075Coordinates: 8°20′07″N 80°24′27″E / 8.3352°N 80.4075°E / 8.3352; 80.4075
Information
Type Started as a non profit organization, currently State run
Motto අසමු දරමු හැසිරෙමු
"Harken Memorize Act"
Established 1947
Founder R. L. N. de Zoyza
School number 0252222653
Principal H. M. Abeykoon (2011-Present)
Grades 6–13
Number of students 5000
Color(s)      Dark Green
     Yellow
Website www.anucentralcollege.lk

Anuradhapura Central College is a mixed educational establishment in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Central College is a national school, which provides secondary education.

History

Anuradhapura Central College which is considered as the heart of Anuradhapura is situated in a in Anuradhapura, the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was established on 21 July 1947 under the initiative of R. L. N. de Zoyza in Rathmale area where the Rathmale Tissa Vidyalaya is situated today.

It was established to provide free education by the Minister of Education, Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara. It is among the first 54 Central Colleges. De Zoysa was the first principal and there were only seven teachers and twenty students in the school.

The school was later moved to its present location. In 1993 the school was promoted to a National School under the leadership of the then principal E. R. Erathna. In 2014, H. M. Abeykoon was appointed as the principal of the college, with a staff of 190 teachers and 4,800 students.

School traditions

The College motto is "Asamu Daramu Haesirmu", meaning "Harken Memorize Act" in Sinhala.

School Anthem

"Namadimu baethi gee kusum puda" is the school song, which is sung at the start of the school day and on important occasions.

Prefectorial System

In addition to the teachers, two categories of prefects are responsible in maintaining school discipline. Senior prefects wear a white long-sleeve uniform and a silver colour badge on that.

  • Senior Prefect: The most senior prefectorial group, who makes up the Prefects Council. Selected on academics, sports and extra-curricular achievements, they are appointed on a probationary basis after entering to the (GCE Advanced Level) classes. Of these only a handful are appointed as Senior Prefects. Their disciplinary authority is applicable to all students of the school. Two Head Prefects (one male and one female) are selected from them to lead all prefects of the college and the Prefects' Top Board, which consists of two Head Prefects (HP), and eight Deputy Head Prefects (DHP).
  • Junior Prefect: selected from students in grade 8, 9, 10 and 11 (grade 10 and 11, until 2006), their disciplinary authority is limited to the students of their own grades and below grades.

Sports

Sports mostly played at Central College (Anuradhapura) includes;

Houses

The students are divided in to four houses, which are named after four great arahant theros. An annual track-and-field tournament among these houses is held during the first term.

  • Ananda     
  • Mahinda     
  • Seewali     
  • Rahula     

Past Pupils Association (PPA)

The Past Pupils Association is the oldest active association of Anuradhapura Central College. The college PPA has established several branches island wide including branches of Anuradhapura, Colombo and Kandy. Also two international branches in Australia and UK. The college PPA plays the main role in sponsoring Annual prize giving and colors’ day ceremonies. School day celebration is helped by the PPA and special medical clinic is held for the teaching staff on that day.

Emeralds Club (EC)

In 2015, young past pupils of the college were gathered and found a new association for conduct an annual event for the college day which falls on 21 July. In 2016, Emeralds Club promulgated their strength by making a committee with representatives from each year that EC have members.

Parade of Emeralds

In 2015, Emeralds Club conduct a parade for school day with the theme of 'prevent from alcohol and smoking' as a support for the president's National Drugs Prevention Program. It was published in all media and president Maithreepala Sirisena's special thank was also received.

Notable alumni

Anuradhapura Central College has produced graduates in many fields such as engineering, medicine, law, politics, education, administration, mass-media and in many entertainment fields, including:

References

  1. ↑ Home (2011-05-18). "Hon. Dr. Shirani A Bandaranayake". Supremecourt.lk. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
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