Admission of new students for grade one of Richmond College occurred  on 11th of January 2017.Honourable Minister of Home Affairs  Mr. Vajira Abeywardena was the chief Guest of the event while the Member of the Parliamment, Mr Vijepala Hettiarachchi graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.Further Mr Jayantha  Jayaweera , Member of the Southern Provincial Council also took part in the event as a special guest

 273 students have won the opportunity to enter the grade one classes of Richmond College this year.