1876-2011

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Galle wakes upto a shower of golden rays each dawn. Blessings of the sun god ensuring the wind , the rain & the harvest  from the soil and hope for the people. 135 years ago Galle had the blessings of a another nature. A blessing that brought in it’s wake the spirit of love ,kindness, human values, knowledge and the empowerment of those who were touched by it. May 1876 saw the birth of a school that is renowned for it’s contribution to the nation. Like the sun god at dawn showering Galle with rays of learning each passing day. In 1882 it was named Richmond College with consensus of the Weslyan Methodist Mission in England, and behold the hill on which it stands became Richmond Hill and around it’s culture enriched in human values. The creator of Richmond was Rev.George Baugh.
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Richmond Traditions
The Kindergarten teachers, like the rest of the academic staff, were indeed very dedicated and devoted. We had Miss Kale the Head of the kindergarten, Miss Alice Gunawardane and Miss E. M. Jansz, to whom, standards of discipline and morality were equally important as excellence in studies. They taught us the basics without compartmentalising knowledge. These "lessons" (not quite an appropriate word, though, to describe them) were presented so lovingly, with such intensity, dedication and involvement, that we began to Love to Learn, and to love to come to school. Music, song, Dance, Drama the wonderful beauty of Nature around us, and knowledge and discipline and social responsibility all were closely knit together in one total scholastic experience at this impressionable age.
It was when we moved into the Primary school (or Middle School) starting with Grade II that the real " education" began, where the dedicated staff endeavoured to bring out the best potential in each and every child. Let me refer to just a few memories....
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Contributions to the Nation
An assessment on the basis of the achievements of the alumni of an educational institution does not adequately reflect the true contribution of the institution as a whole. An evaluation of the role in a broader context of an institution such as Richmond, which had continued to grow in size, stature and public appreciation for over a century must take into consideration the changes that the country and its people had undergone during its history. Richmond's long history coincided with the gradual transition of Sri Lanka from a colony to a nation and this invariably involved a transformation of its role and objectives. It is in this respect that an assessment of Richmond's contribution to the nation is attempted here.
This, however, is a difficult task as the essence of the contribution of an educational institution is not readily perceptible and generally evades enumeration.
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RCOBA
The Richmond College Old Boys' Association was auspiciously inaugurated on the 4th December, 1894, and the first ex-officio President of the Association was the Principal, Rev. Horatius Hartley. Being founded on the 1st May 1876, the College was eighteen years old then. This event was the result of a resolution moved by Mr. W. L. Faber and seconded by Mr. H.S. Abayawardena, and was enthusiastically accepted by all who were present. Mr. C.C. de Silva was the first Honorary Secretary of this Association. The original Constitution was adopted at the Annual General Meeting held in 1895.
Very soon the responsibility for the Association fell on the able-shoulders of Rev. J.H. Darrell who succeeded Rev. Hartley on the 11th September 1896. Rev. Darrell infused new life into this young Association and made it a living force, the energy of which is strongly felt even today. The photograph of the Rev. George Baugh, the founder of the college, was unveiled in the College Hall during this period.
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107th Richmond Vs Mahinda Annual Cricket Encounter
Traditionally Richmond Vs Mahinda Annual Cricket Encounter is normally held on the third weekend of March every year.However due to the scheduled England - Sri Lanka first test match which will be held from 26th to 30th March at Galle International Cricket Stadium, organisers were reluctantly compelled to advance the dates to March first week.
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Inter House Sportsmeet 2012
Inter House Sportsmeet 2012 on 27th january from 8.30 a.m onwards at College Sneath Grounds.Chief Guest distinguished old boy Mr.Udesh Wijesooriya, The Director of McDonalds
Under 10 Badminton Tournament
Richmond College won the under 10 All Island Badminton Championship 2011
Under 13 Cricket
Richmond College under 13 team scored a massive 403 for 5 against Gamini Vidyalaya Benthara.This is a new record for the college.
  • New Luxury Bus

    29 seater luxury air conditioned bus imported from Japan by Richmond College Old Boys’ Association reached the College today. The bus will be used to fulfill the transportation requirements of students staff and the college. The bus was handed over to the Principal this morning during a simple ceremony held in the College. for more images click here>>
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  • Schololboy Cricketer of the year 2011
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