About
Kekirawa Central College
Founded in 1945 under Sri Lanka's free education reforms, Kekirawa Central College has grown from a small Buddhist mixed school into a leading national school that serves students from across the Kekirawa region and beyond.
Our story
Kekirawa Central College was established in 1945 as part of the historic free education programme led by Hon. Dr C. W. W. Kannangara. The school began on a 20-acre site in Kekirawa with a small community of around 31 students and 2 teachers, offering learning opportunities to village children who had limited access to quality education at the time.
From these humble beginnings, the College steadily expanded its academic and co-curricular programmes. It became the first central college in the North Central Province, opening a pathway for generations of students to pursue higher studies and professional life.
In 1993, Kekirawa Central College was upgraded to a national school, bringing it directly under the Ministry of Education and recognising its contribution to education in the region. Today, the College continues to uphold its motto "Duty First" by nurturing students who are academically capable, disciplined and socially responsible.
Our Direction
Vision, mission & core values
While formal statements may be updated from time to time, the spirit of "Duty First" guides every decision, classroom and activity at Kekirawa Central College.
Our vision
To be a leading national school that produces well-balanced citizens who are knowledgeable, disciplined, innovative and ready to serve the nation.
Our mission
To create an excellent Sri Lankan for the global village by mastering technological literacy and soft skills while achieving national education goals.
Our core values
- Discipline and responsibility
- Respect for teachers, peers and community
- Integrity and honesty in all actions
- Commitment to learning and hard work
- Service to the nation and society
School identity & quick facts
Kekirawa Central College is located along the Talawa Road in Kekirawa, within the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province. Over the decades, the College has remained closely connected to the surrounding community.
School type
National school
Province / district
North Central Province · Anuradhapura District
Location
Kekirawa, Talawa Road
Grades
Grade 6 – 13
Medium
Primarily Sinhala, with English for selected subjects/streams
School motto
“Duty First”
Facilities
Learning spaces & infrastructure
The College provides a range of facilities that support classroom learning, practical work, sports and co-curricular activities, helping students experience a complete school life.
ICT laboratories
Dedicated ICT labs with networked computers support ICT lessons, programming, digital design and project work guided by the ICT staff and KCCICTS initiatives.
Science laboratories
Separate laboratories for Science and Advanced Level subjects enable experiments, practical demonstrations and investigation-based learning.
Library & reading spaces
A growing collection of textbooks, reference materials and reading books encourages self-study, research and a reading culture among students.
Main hall & stage
Used for assemblies, prize-givings, seminars, cultural events and club programs, providing a central venue for the school community.
Playgrounds & sports areas
Open grounds and courts support athletics, cricket, volleyball and other sports, helping students develop fitness, teamwork and school spirit.
School anthem (විද්යාල ගීය)
නමදිමු බැතියෙන අප සැමදා
මැදි විදුහල් මාතා
සිප්සත නිරතුරු සිසුහට දෙවනා
මොහදුර පරලා යහමග සදනා
කැකිරා මැදි විදුහල් මාතා
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