Kekirawa Central College
Duty First
A central college shaped by free education, disciplined learning, student leadership, and the shared ambition of a strong school community in Sri Lanka's North Central Province.
An Education Rooted in Duty and Opportunity.
Established in 1945 as one of the central colleges created under Hon. C.W.W. Kannangara's free education reforms, Kekirawa Central College opened the doors of quality education to children in the North Central Province.
Today, as a national school, we continue that mission by blending strong classroom teaching with technology, co-curricular activities and community values, always guided by our enduring motto Duty First.
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Strong foundations, wider opportunities.
Middle School
Core skills across languages, mathematics, science, ICT, and social sciences.
O/L Preparation
Structured academic support, exam discipline, and revision programs.
A/L Streams
Arts, Commerce, and Science pathways for higher education and careers.
School Updates
Latest highlights and notices
Jun 07, 2026
"Let It Grow": Kekirawa Central College Celebrates World Environment Day with a Tree Planting Initiative
To mark World Environment Day, the Principal and academic staff of Kekirawa Central College successfully conducted a tree-planting programme under the theme "Let It Grow". The initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation, reminding the school community of their shared responsibility to build a greener world and secure a healthy environment for future generations.
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May 31, 2026
A Heartfelt Tribute: KCC Successfully Concludes "Mapiya Vandana" Programme for Vesak Week
In conjunction with the KCC Vesak Week, Kekirawa Central College successfully hosted the "Mapiya Vandana Pinkama" on May 29, 2026. Organized by the Buddhist Association and the Prefect Guild, the event allowed students to traditionally honor their parents. The programme featured a profound sermon by Ven. Padikaramaduwe Chandima Thero, making it a deeply spiritual and emotional morning that reinforced the core values of gratitude and respect.
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May 27, 2026
Spiritual Awakening at Mother Central: KCC Conducts Vesak Seela Samadana and Classroom Buddha Statue Enshrining Ceremony
In commemoration of Vesak, Kekirawa Central College observed a sacred Seela Samadana Pinkama today, which included a Dhamma sermon, a Dhamma discussion, meditation, Seth Pirith chanting, and a historic ceremony enshrining Buddha statues in classrooms. The religious events will conclude this week with the "Mapiya Sambhavana" parents tribute programme scheduled for Friday, May 29th.
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Upcoming events
Student Life
Clubs, sports, leadership, and service beyond the classroom.
Students build confidence through academic societies, cultural programs, sports teams, community projects, and ICT-led school initiatives.
Heritage
The first central college of the North Central Province.
Since 1945, Kekirawa Central College has carried the promise of free education forward through generations of students, teachers, parents, and old pupils.
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