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