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100 YEARS AT REID AVENUE – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam (58 group) In 1923, Royal College moved to the present location at Reid Avenue from its previous one  at Thurstan Road, which was handed over to the University. On 10th October, Governor Sir William Manning declared open the new buildings making a permanent abode for the school a reality. Plans for a new school was drawn up in 1918 approved by government and the building when completed, was to serve as a model for a fully organised secondary school. Construction commenced in August 1919, and at the beginning of second term in 1923, nine classes were moved into the new site. From the inception, school has directed itself in producing people capable of spearheading advancement. The secular principle and multicultural environment, fosters free exchange of ideas and recognition of diverse identities, maintaining a rich history of tradition being passed down ...