18/12/2018

ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2018

Introduction

Sincerely, this Annual School Report is an attempt to showcase activities and achievements made in the academic year 2018. On the other hand, it is an instrument to find out our own shortcomings in various aspects of school functioning –a way to do better in future. We have reached many milestones that we have set in the beginning of the year giving us a sense of achievement. A few more milestones remain to be reached at or achieved yet. We were committed in creating conducive school environment to learners so as to facilitate both teaching and learning –help young minds to blossom and provide platform for individual thinking and holistic personality development of every child in the school. Be it in the area of academics, sports, discipline, and leadership, we set standards and goals for ourselves and strives to achieve them.

Established in 1987 as Sengteng (originally) Community School, the school catered to the needs of Lhop (Doya) and Rai Community for which the school was almost specifically meant. Of which it was first known as Doya Primary SChool. As time matured, it got upgraded to Sengdhyen Lower Secondary School having functioned as Primary School for quite long. For over three decades, the school has been preparing our children for better future. Supporting all students to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally is our main focus today. To reiterate, we promote quality education that emphasizes high academic standards, sound personal development, and positive social growth thus laying foundation for lifelong learning and personally fulfilling and productive life. These are ensured through the conduct of various academic and non-academic activities with mindfully preset goals and achievable objectives.

Academic Session 2018

Academic session for 2018 started on 1^st February with recitation of Tashi-Tsegpa (wish fulfilling prayer) for the fruitful year ahead by all staff who were back to the school after happy winter vacation with excitement, optimism, aspiration and rededicated loyalty to the service of Tsa-Wa-Sum. This was done after Principal’s formal warm welcome note to the staff. The days were then fruitfully used for academic planning, class distributions, subject distribution, different committee formations, in-charges appointment and other planning for the year for smooth functioning of the school.

All boarding students from classes IV – VIII joined the school on 3^rd February evening and day students on February 4 morning. Classes PP-III reported to school on 26^th February. There were Panbari primary school pass out students besides new Pre-Primary intake students from the community –to talk about new enrollment in brief.

Total students: 586 Boys: 297 Girls: 289

Faculty Members

The academic session also saw new staffs joining the school curbing away shortages–for the first time in the history of Sengdhyen LSS – I guess. Given below is the school’s statistics on staff and students for the academic session.

Total Teaching Staff: 26 Male: 19 Female: 7

Total Support Staff: 16 Male: 12 Female: 4

Our teachers were reflective and responsive to students’ needs and there was quality commitment from our school community. We had committed, proactive teachers, and dedicated support staff who worked hard to help each child attain their potential. Our staff had high expectations and adopted a wide variety of innovative teaching practices. They cared deeply about children and their education. They were always willing to take on new challenges, reflect on their practices, and make changes as and when needed.

Following staff joined Sengdhyen Family for the academic session.

• 1. Mr. Nim Tshering (NCT)

  2. Ms. Tashi Zom (NCT)

  3. Ms. Kezang Choden (Matron)

  4. Mr. Madan Gurung (SSI)

  5. Mr. Passang Dorji (Teacher)

  6. Miss Sither Choden –she was selected as National Contract Teacher, NCT prior to which she worked as matron in the school. The school welcomed her back to the school and congratulated for being selected as NCT.

· Mr. Pema Tenzin (Substitute Teacher)

School also bid farewell to the following hardworking and dedicated staff.

• 1. Mr. Yeb Raj Ghalley (warden)

  2. Mr. Pukar Gurung (Teacher)

  3. Mr. Kaka (SSI)

  4. Mr. Krishna Lal Chapagai (Store-Incharge).

  5. Mr. Dechen Wangda (Teacher)

  6. Mr. Sonam Dorji (NCT)

  7. Mr. Dawa Gyeltshen (Teacher)

  8. Ms. Tashi Zom (NCT)

The school also warmly welcomed Mrs. Ugyen Pema, Teacher, after six months of maternity leave. School administration congratulated her for successfully becoming motherhood.

Value Orientation Week

From 6^th to 10^th February, 2018 school observed 2^nd value orientation week as part of 18^th Education Conference Resolution. The week-long value orientation was divided into five Sessions: National Identities, Songs and Dances, National Etiquette, Value education and Life Skills for around 5 hours a day. Classes IV-VIII students who were divided into 5 groups attended the session in rotation basis. To facilitate the sessions, the teachers were divided into five groups.

The week-long session really made us satisfied as we could make our children aware of some very essential human values –the values scaffold us to be productive citizens. The children were made aware of the fundamental rights along with the duties ushered by the King and the constitution of our nation. Students also acquainted with information on how to get citizenship and its due process. Life skill education was one in which students learned some basics on how to have better life and how to overcome unexpected obstacles.

The value orientation week was delightful and worth presenting as it geared up our youth to be role models and trustworthy future citizens. The credible grin left by the students after the weeklong program wordlessly told us that they were pleased and enriched in some ways.

Literary Activities

For the academic year 2018, the school had Literary Festival Week from 17-22 September coordinated by literary committee. The program was conducted in such a way that it engaged all the students. The unique activities the school came up with were:

1. Inter houses English singing competition

2. Panel discussion

3. Inter houses LOZEY competition

4. Inter houses debate competition

5. Inter classes nursery rhymes competition from ECCD-class III

6. Inter classes reading competition

The program was conducted with the following objectives:

• Enhance confidence and develop speaking skills.

• Bridging gap between school and community

• Develop reading proficiency and fluency, and

• To enhance creativity

Apart from the main activities held during the literary week, numerous other enriching activities were also conducted throughout the year to enhance the wholesome development of the students. Most of the activities were held as competition among houses to give better opportunity for maximum students to participate. The activities so conducted were:

· Lozay competition

· Debate competition

· Extempore speech

· Tsangmo competition

Co-curricular Activities

Co-curricular activities are non-academic activities held in school to enhance social interaction, leadership, healthy recreation, self-discipline, competitive spirit, self-confidence and sportsmanship in students. These activities help to develop all-round personality of students. Conducting different co-curricular activities divert students’ attention from harmful activities like getting into drugs, crime and unethical activities. It channelizes their energies for fruitful activities. Physical activities like running, football, volleyball, etc., help not only in physical fitness but also refresh burdened students’ mind. Considering the numerous benefits of co-curricular activities, the school conducted different activities in the academic session 2018

1. Houses

The students from classes VI to VIII were divided into eight different houses: Bumpa, Dhug, Dungkhar, Gyeltshen, Khorlo, Meto, Pelbu and Serngya. Each house was managed by one or two teachers called House Parents and two students as House Captains (a boy and a girl). Grouping students into houses help in conducting day-to-day activities and competitions in a systematic and disciplined manner. It also enhances team building, ensures maximum participations, and serves as a check and balance in providing equal opportunity for students. Various Co-curricular activities were held among classes and houses to develop every child physically, morally, socially and mentally and to hone skills in co-scholastic areas.

2. Games and Sports

Sports competitions inculcate the spirit of positive challenges and sportsmanship in students and prepare them for their life ahead. Sports, games and physical fitness occupy a place of importance in our curriculum. Keeping these importances of games and sports in the life of students, the numerous games and sports activities were carried out for both boys and girls were students actively participated.

Some of the games and Sports activities conducted in the academic session 2018 were Football and Volleyball for both boys and girls.

Unlike previous year, the school could not conduct all the discipline of games and sports due to some unavoidable circumstances like elections, ad hoc visits of VVIP.

3. Cultural Activities

The Cultural Coordinator conducted many cultural activities to boost the traditional songs and dances of our country. Our cultural program was aimed to give all students the opportunity to involve in culturally enriching activities giving themselves chance to boost their talents. It was organized among eight houses and sometimes among the classes. Sometimes it was held as competition among different houses/classes and some during the important occasions. Boedra, Rigsar and Drama were some of the cultural activities held in 2018 academic year. These cultural activities expanded students’ appreciation of our unique culture and tradition.

Teachers’ Day Celebration

Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on 2^nd May to honor and acknowledge contribution made by teachers in helping and molding career of thousands of students and in turn shaping the destiny of Bhutan. This day was celebrated as Teachers’ Day since this was the day in 1951 when the third king of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born. He was the driving force behind the modern education system in the country and appropriately credited for its success and also he is known fondly by all Bhutanese as the father of modern Bhutan. This is the first and foremost reason to celebrate and dedicate 2^nd May as Teachers’ day –a day to appreciate and display gratitude to all teachers of past and present.

2018 teachers’ day was celebrated in Sengdhyen Lower Secondary School by students in a grand manner. The celebration started with lighting of butter lamps by staff to pay tribute to Druk Gyelpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the father of modern Bhutan. And then staffs were escorted to the well furnished tents with offering of Khadar and badges by the captains. Once done, birth day cake was cut by Principal to show the unconditional gratitude to late Majsety the third king. Principal showered the gathering with importance of the day. He sincerely thanked the teachers for showing their unwavering dedication to their responsibilities, and students for making the day wonderful.

The students dedicated beautiful cultural performances to their teachers and it was hugely appreciated by one and all. Students also felicitated their teachers with numerous well wishes and gifts too. This day was made special by all the students for the teachers for their sincere dedication and efforts. The program came to an end with delicious lunch prepared by the student body.

School Rimdro and School Webpage

Coinciding with the auspicious month, annual school rimdro was conducted on 14^th April, 28^th day of 2^nd lunar month. On the same day, Sengdhyen Lower Secondary School took a step further into the world of technology with the launch of school’s official website and a mobile app. The launch was graced by Hon’ble Dasho Drungpa of Dorokha.

The school also awarded badges and Khadar to captains and ‘Welcome-Khadar’ to new Pre-Primary students to the world of knowledge. School annual Rimdro and Khadar awarding ceremony was graced by Dogap Lhakhang Lam.

Summer Reading Retreat

The week long Summer Reading Retreat was organized by Mr.Chewang Tenzin, Teacher from 21st to 28th July, 2018 with 32 students on a theme ‘Reading to Read’. It ended successfully with following pledges:

Maintain personal dictionary with one new word in a day.

Maintain personal daily journal

Write at least 2 articles/poems in a month

Read at least 15-20 books after mid-term.

The program had the following objectives:

1. To keep abreast with the reading habit and to enhance students' reading skills;

2. To acquaint the students with proper ways of writing book review;

3. To improve the vocabulary of the students.

Some of the activities conducted during the reading retreat were:

I. Importance of reading

II. Reading techniques

III. Building an inner dictionary on maintaining personal pocket dictionary

IV. Reading of library books

V. Writing good book review

VI. Importance of story telling

Dzongkhag Cluster Sports Meet

The school was pleased to host Dzongkhag School Sports Meet for Division B, Dorokha Cluster from 26-27 May, 2018. The teams from the four school under Dorokha Cluster, viz. Dorokha CS, Denchukha LSS, Sengdhyen LSS and Taba Damtoe LSS participated for the meet.

Dorokha CS took the first place in girls’ volleyball and Sengdhyen LSS took first place in boys’ volleyball, boys football and girls football making Sengdhyen LSS on the first place under Dorokha Cluster. Taba Damtooe LSS took the second place for girls’ volleyball.

The finals were graced by Hon’ble Dorokha Drungpa.

Award Day

Every year, November 11 is celebrated as the Annual Awards Day to honour those students who makes the school feel proud with their brilliant efforts not only in academic field but also in the co-curricular activities. It is also the moment to cherish and acknowledge the effort put in by the staff in making the year more successful. As usual, for 2018 Annual Award Day was graced by Honorable Dasho Drungpa of Dorokha as Chief Guest. Other dignitaries like Dasho OC, Gup, and Officials from Geog and Drungkhag office attended the program. Chief Guest showered the wits and wisdom on the importance of November 11.

November 11 is also marked as GNH day, honoring the Great Fourth, His Majesty the Druk Gyelpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck for introducing philosophy of GNH in the country.

The certificates were awarded to those deserving staff to acknowledge their hard works and further motivate them. The table below contains the list of 2018 award recipients.

Sl.No Awards Category Recipient

1. Excellence in Teaching Lop. Dorji Dendup (Tr)

2. Service Beyond One’s Responsibility

1. Mrs. Tshering Dekar (Tr)

2. Mrs. Som Maya Rai (Sweeper)

3. Attendance Certificate

1. Mr. Ngawang Namgyal (Tr) - 80%

2. Ms. Geeta Dhakal (Tr) - 100%

3. Mr. Tsheltrim Dorji (Tr) - 100%

4. Mr. Pema Norbu (Tr) - 95%

5. Mr. Cheki Wangchuk (Tr) - 90%

4.Principal’s Appreciation Certificate-Mr. Chewang Tenzin Doya(AH)

5. Best Class Parent

1. Mr. Tsheltrim Dorji (Tr) ,CL VIII C

2. Ms. Chimmi Dema (Tr), CL III B

6. Best House Parent

1. Mr. Sonam Dorji (Tr) - Dungkhar House

2. Mr. Ngawang Namgyal (Tr)

The different types of certificates were also awarded to students as a token of appreciation for playing a pivotal role in scaffolding the school administration and staff for smooth functioning of school throughout the academic session.

Following were some of the categories of awards for students:

• Highest Reader

• Best Students of the Month

• 100% attendance

• Appreciation Certificate for Captains

• Unconditional Support Services

• Best Care Giver of the Month

• Best House Captain

• Participation Certificate

Graduation Day

The graduation day of the ninth batch of class VIII students was yet a beautiful moment the school had towards the end of the academic session 2018. The event was organized by class VII students and their class parents. It was a happy-sad moment –happy because we had students graduating successfully from the school and sad because it was a formal break in the bond between staff and the graduating students. A farewell function was organized on November 30, 2018 for the outgoing batch with great enthusiasm and of course nostalgia. It was an occasion for the outgoing students to look back at the time that they spent in the Sengdhyen Campus and the wisdoms they acquired during the period. Function began with a floral welcome of all the outgoing students to the Tendrel Pang led by Principal with all the staff lined up to wish them the best wishes. The Principal wished good luck to the outgoing students for their future and appreciated the efforts of students. He also expressed his feelings on students and their dedication of all the activities of the School. He motivated the students to choose the right path and make the right decisions in the future life and give their best in the school they get placed in, family and the society. He also expressed his hope that students will continue with same hard work in the next school.

The outgoing students shared their experiences and expressed their gratitude to the Principal and the staff members. Both outgoing and other students presented very entertaining group dance, solo dance, solo song and interesting games.

To sum up, the day was great, filled with nostalgia, fun, and excitement.

The program concluded by serving farewell lunch to the students.

Teacher-Parent Meeting

Working in Partnership with Parents has been the secret behind successful functioning of the school. PTM serve as a platform that connects parents, teachers and the community. Moreover, PTM is a wonderful time for parents as they get to meet with entire teaching team in the school. Annual Teacher-Parent Meeting for 2018 was held on 1^st December. Unlike in the past years, meeting was organized in a bit different manner with insertion of songs and dances inbetween the session to ease the boredom and tiresome monologue. The meeting started at 1000 Hours with welcome speech by Principal. He enlightened the parents with some of strategies planned and the activities carried out for the academic year. Welcome speech was followed by welcome dance by the staff. Some of the important agendas discussed during the meeting were:

1. School uniform (including Tracksuit and T-shirt)

2. Students drop out

3. Presenting new SMB members

4. Comfortable chairs for students

The PTM came to an end with the conclusion that the progress of the students and school depends on the joint efforts of parents and teachers.

Staff Team Building Retreat

Staff Team Building Retreat Camp was organized from 7 – 9 December 2018 at Jenchu, Tading Geog for the school staff along with their families. This camp was organized in order to exercise the team building among the staff that we always cherish at our workplace, and it was also to refresh ourselves from ten months of hectic and tiring regular duties. Two days camp was very enriching, and entertaining. About 66 heads participated for the camp including the kids.

Result Day

For the year, the school declared result on December 15. Students’ progress reports were handed over to the students on this day.

All the students, staff and parents gathered in the Tendrel Pang at 1000 hours. The ceremony started with singing of National anthem. Principal delivered the importance of the day. He presented the overall performance of the school to the gathering. He congratulated those who passed and reiterated the importance of hardworking to those who could not climb to the next grade.

The merit certificates for the class toppers were awarded to the students in the presence of their parents. School also awarded prizes for the subject toppers. It was based on the written mark scored in the annual paper.

English – Ms. Amrita Gurung, VII C

Dzongkha – Mr. Pabith Man Rai, VI B

Mathematics – Ms. Tika Maya Rai, V

Science – Ms. Suk Lachi Rai, V

Humanities – Mr. Dil Kumar Rai, VIII A

Academic Overall topper – Mr. Dil Kumar Rai, VIII A, 90.8%

After that, individual progress reports of the students were handed over by their respective class parents.

The program ended with a simple prayer for having the very successful year, 2018.

Compiled by: Chewang Tenzin Doya (Academic Head)

23/10/2018

Bid Adieu to Mr. Yeb Raj Ghalley

“Yeb Raj Ghalley, you have been an asset to the school with your positive attitude and humour. Keep up the same wherever you go and in whatever you do; surely good things will come your way. I’ll really, really miss such a colleague. Congratulations and all the best in life.” – Singye, Principal

Sengdhyen Family bid farewell and adieu to Mr. Yeb Raj Ghalley who have been the WARDEN of the school for 2 years. In his capacity as the warden and mess coordinator he initiated various new initiatives and always served the school with full of dedications and loyalty ingrained with purity and sincerity. Your going from the school would be a greatest loss still we feel happy for your new endeavor. We congratulate whole heartily for you being selected for the post of Phlebotomist in National Hospital. We pray for lot more success to come in your life and be happy. We will surely miss you.

22th October, 2018

Champions for the Month of October

Champion House: Dungkhar House

Champion Class (Upper Category): VIII A

Champion Class (Lower Class): III B

15th October, 2018

Best students and Best Care Giver for the month of September

Miss Magal Maya Rai and Master Damber Singh Ghalley of class VIII were awarded the Best Students for the month of September. They were selected amongst the 9 nominees nominated for the title in the month. Meanwhile the best caregiver for the same month was awarded to Master Nar Bdr. Ghalley of class VIII for well taking care of his younger adopted brother Tshering Wanghuck from class PP and respectively Miss Srijana Bhujal of class VII was given the title for well grooming her sister Tshering Zangmo of class I. School

12th October, 2018

Awareness Talk by Officer in-Command (OC) to the students

Captain Pema Wangdi, Officer in Command of Dorokha Police Sub-division took out few hours from his busy schedule to give talk and awareness to about 400 students of Sengdhyen LSS on pertaining youth issues. OC covered various aspects of the Youth related issues giving insights on how it comes in conflict with law of our nation. Today’s youth comprises 1/3 of the population of Bhutan. Each day Police encounter 100s of youth coming in conflict with the law, which make the Police Personals inject most of their time in solving their issues. He particularly focused on the following topics;

1. Teenage pregnancy

2. Substance abuse

3. Illicit relationships

4. Suicides

5. Waste management

6. Informed about the TOLL FREE HELPLINE NO. 1098

School administration would like to pay our deepest gratitude to the team from Police Sub-Division of Dorokha especially Captain Pema for sparing his precious time in presenting some of the Youth related issues and his concern over the youths.

11th October, 2018

Message on International Girl Child's Day-2018

Vice Principal read the message in the assembly to mark the International Girl Child Day-2018 highlighting on few important aspects like importance of the day, created awareness on agencies and NGOs looking after girls and women empowerment in Bhutan like NCWC, RENEW, TARAYANA etc…Most important information on the eve of the day was informing students about the Launch of TOLL FREE NO. 1098 initiated to help girls and women to pour their problems 24x7 by NCWC (National Commission for Women and Children. It was launched in order to care and protect our women.

8th October,2018

Academic Achievers received His Majesty’s Certificate of Excellence

Honorable Dasho Drungpa represented His majesty the king and awarded the certificate of excellence in academic, which is personally signed by his majesty the king. The certificate is awarded to a student that comes out to be an academic topper from class VI and above. 3 students of Sengdhyen LSS and 2 class VI toppers of Panbari received the award with huge honour. It’s a dream come true for any student to receive his majesty’s certificate. Before awarding the certificate, honorable Dasho showered his words of wisdom covering various issues like importance of education in one’s and facing the challenges and difficulties in life. This was then followed by an audience by the Dasho with the teachers where he shared about his wish and aspiration while appreciating the team work of Sengdhyen LSS.

1. Mon Kumar Rai (VI)

2. Amrita Gurung (VI)

3. Dil Kumar Rai (VII)

4. Kisan Rai (VI)

5. Shyam Maya Rai (VI)

8th October,2018

DY. CHIEF DEO’S VISIT TO THE SCHOOL

Mr. Chencho, Dy. Chief DEO from the Dzongkhag Education section, visited our school for 2^nd PMS rating for the year 2018. In the morning CDEO gave talk to the students in the assembly on the importance of upholding our national language, identities and education. He particularly showed his concern over the low number of people speaking Dzongkha in the Southern Dzongkhags. He then monitored the various aspects of the school management system and accordingly provided with the constructive feedbacks to improve. Later in the evening he met with the staff and discussed about the PMS and his observation. He shared his concern from the Dzongkhag and took time to clarify the issues pertaining to some of the functioning of the Dzongkhag which were raised by the staff. He also graced the ceremony of awarding his majesty’s certificate to the academic toppers of the school.

6th October, 2018

Inter-House Skit Competition

“…nothing can stop us from achieving what we expect to achieve if we work with an open mind and heart, collaboratively and with an aim to make a difference or leave a legacy however big or small it is…”-PRINCIPAL

Literary committee of the school organized an inter-house English skit competition which was filled with fun and learning. Skit in nutshell purely depicted the sweats sweated by House parent and all the children who participated in this event. The skit competition was held for the enhancement of ENGLISH language and moreover to unfold the talents and creativity that our children have in them. About 8 skits of around 10 minutes was staged by the students of 8 houses which gave us some insights on what our children can do given a platform. Skits took all of us back to the time when we didn’t have Television, Videos or mobiles in which it was the only source of entertainment that took millions of heart.

2nd October, 2018

Science Exhibition

On 2^nd of October, Ms. Sumi Ghalley, science teacher, conducted the Science Exhibition of class V students as a part of classroom teaching and learning. The students displayed varieties of creative science models in their classroom. The Science Exhibition was conducted to develop students ‘creative skills, build confidence and exploration skills. Mr. Singye, principal to the school and Mr. Tsheltrim Dorji, science teacher, evaluated the science exhibition.

Maintenance of Road

Coordinated by two jubilant young teachers, Mr. Passang Dorji and Ms. Sumi Ghalley collaboratively with the two Tshogpas (sub-block leader) of two Chiwogs (Sub-Blocks) to build the wall along the road to stop further damages in Sengdhyen-Samtse Highway. Scouts and Volunteers assisted the two leaders to provide the social service to the community. The road damage due to erosion during summer monsoon season nearly has posed danger if intervention was not done by Tshogpas. The road served as the daily line of livelihood for the commuters of around 8 villages.

29 September, 2018

Inauguration of new conference room

Sengdhyen staff inaugurated the NEW CONFERENCE ROOM with the offering of Marchang and Tashi Tsegpa (wish fulfilling prayer) to the almighty and deities for the smooth flow of meetings and to reap best result from the discussion for the betterment of Sengdhyen LSS. It was also done in-order to seek refuge and to overcome obstacles during all times to come. We had our firstly Monthly Review Meeting with fruitful results in the new conference room and aspires to have many more important events with full of success.

28th September,2018

HPV and TD Vaccination for Students

Sengdhyen BHU conducted TD vaccination for class PP (6 years) and HPV vaccination for class VI girls as its mandated for the children to prevent them from common diseases as and cervical cancer respectively. An Hour long vaccination was carried out jointly by HA of Sengdhyen BHU and Health coordinator of the school on 28^th September, 2018. About 40 students from calls PP and VI received the vaccination.

26 September, 2018

Literary festival

21 September, 2018

Sengdhyen Observes International Peace Day-2018

Sengdhyen celebrated the International Peace day with the global theme; “RIGHT TO PEACE-THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AT 70S” coordinated by Scouts with an aim to become messenger of peace. The day was observed with the following objectives;

1. Create awareness on importance of peace

2. Exchanging ideas about peace

3. Instilling the values of peace

4. Instill happiness in children

The day was celebrated with various activities like clearing of bushes around the tree saplings in the school; Essay competition on the topic “What is Peace for you?” for the students of classes VII-VIII, drawing competition on the topic “What is Peace?” for classes IV-VI and finally open photography competition on the theme “How can you promote peace?” Apart from that the world day peace key message from UN Secretary General and importance on the celebration of day was read for the staff and students. Peace pledges were also written on the banner to mark the day. The peace day kicked off with the observation of national mock drill for earthquake in the morning. The day ended with lighting of butter lamp for the peace of every sentient being on this earth.

21 September,2018

Sengdhyen observes National SHAKE OUT DAY

National SHAKE OUT DAY was observed on 21st September, 2018 at around 9:48 am in the morning along with other schools around the country. About 560 students and 38 staff participated in the MOCK DRILL for EARTHQUAKE. Staff and students were well briefed on the procedure of the MOCK DRILL beforehand. The greatest Achievement of the Mock Drill of 2018 is that we could reduce time of Evacuation from 1minute 50 seconds of 2017 to 1 minute 20 seconds this year. Different teams performed their tasks so well that everything concluded within a short span of around 18 minutes which included Dug, Cover and Hold until the debriefing. Yes, we did have some areas for further improvement which we will definitely discuss and fill in for the loop holes. There were three observers; Tshogpa (Community representative), teacher and a student.

We also conducted night mock drill on 19^th September, 2018, at around 08:00 P.M. coordinated by warden and matron to prepare our boarding students for the tremors at night. It was executed far well from expectations with cooperation from other staff. We ended the mock drill on a positive note to further enhance our performances to overcome the fears and panics during real EARTHQUAKE.

18 September, 2018

Evacuation Route for Earthquake

The more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.”- Norman Schwarzkopf

The disaster management of the team left no stone unturned to plan safe evacuation route for the school and oriented to staff and students well after updating on some of the aspects of previous route.

8 September, 2018

Dawn of a New Era

After more than 30 years of its establishment, the staff of Sengdhyen LSS gets an opportunity to cherish the amenities of a comfortable and well structured building. The four-unit new administration building will house the followings :

Unit I- Principal's office, VP's office, and Adm. office

Unit 2- Conference hall and store.

Unit 3- Exam cell and Staff Room

Unit 4- Staff Room

6 August, 2018

The Reading Program for day-students resumed

The reading program, I Read as I Walk to School, for day-students of Jigme, Singye and Wangchuk villages resumed after mid-term vacation on 6^th August, Monday.

A year-long program for the day-students is initiated by Mr. Chewang Tenzin Doya, Teacher with the following objectives:

· The primary objective of this program is to ignite and instill the flame of reading habit in students.

· To enhance the reading skills and help in heaping up the vocabulary

· To activate and reinforce other skills (grammar, pronunciation, and writing) through reading.

· To develop critical thinking skills through reading.

· To use their time they spent walking to school (and back to home) meaningfully, and

· To bring up the academic scores of day-students of these three Lhop villages at par with other students.

The program was launched on 2^nd May, 2018 coinciding with Birth Anniversary of the Third Druk Gyalpo/Teachers’ day.