Saratha Kavith under Braille method scores 181 marks from Kandy in grade 5 scholarship exam
Saratha Kavith Rajapaksa a visually handicapped student from DS Senanayake Vidyalaya Kandy has come first from his category under braille method by scoring 181 marks in the grade 5 scholarship examination.It is reported that he is totally blind.He has studied throughout via the braille method.
It is reported that he studies in a special unit where the visually handicapped children are taught. The
governor of the central province Niluka Ekanayake has presented him a special present after she had learnt about his results.
The student Saratha Kavitha Rajapaksa had quipped that at school the entire tutorial staff and the principal had given him all assistance for his studies.At home also he has received the required attention from his dear parents.
Saratha Kavith is the second child of Rohan Rajapaksa and Namalee Malwenna.He has one elder sister.It is said that Saratha Kavith's intention is to become a government administrative officer in the future.