Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya
# Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya

Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya is a Buddhist school in Sri Lanka, which provides primary and secondary education. It was founded on 1 February 1970 in Kottawa.

## History

In February 1970, the school was founded with 158 students, 5 teachers and one building, with a contribution from Parliament minister M.D.H Jayewardhana. The first principal was L. D. Premarathne.

## Houses

* - Mayura (මයුර)
* - Hansa (හංස)
* - Lihini (ලිහිණි)
* - Paravi (පරවි)

## Sports

* Badminton
* Chess
* Taekwondo
* Judo
* Football
* Netball
* Volleyball
* Handball
* Athletics
* Karate
* Swimming
* Cadeting
* Scouting
* Cub Scouting
* Gymnastics

## Notable alumni

* Kusal Janith Perera, Sri Lankan Cricketer
* Dulani Chamika, Mechatronics Engineer
* Shaquille Ovin Pereira - Creative Filmmaker
