2016- Annual Report

ORIENTATION PROGRAM: FEBRUARY28 & 29

Day-1

Morning Session

All staffs (teaching and non teaching) gathered in Deckyi Tsering Hall at 9 am.The school Director ,Mr.Ngodup Wangdu welcomed the staffs after two months holiday and briefed the 38 th MDC meeting outcomes. The School Principal Mr. Namdol Tashi shared the academic related matters of 30 th EDC meeting resolutions and also briefed the teachers about the suggestions raised in the teachers’ annual reports and the improvement needed in the report.

Afternoon Session

In the afternoon session, an inspirational film titled “Beyond the blackboard” was screened for the teachers.

SECOND DAY ORIENTATION

The first Section meeting was held on the second day of orientation- 29 Feb, 2016. All the teaching staffs gathered in their respective sections. Mrs. Nawang Lhamo, Senior Headmistress chaired the senior section meeting. The meeting went well with constructive suggestions from the teachers.

SCHOOL OPENING CEREMONY: MARCH 1,

All the students above class 9 and staff members gathered in DeckyiTsering Hall and observed one minute silence to show our solidarity for the self immolators followed by the school song. We are very fortunate to have His Eminence Khabji Ling Choktrul Rinpoche as the guest of honour to bless the occasion during the school opening function. Khabji Ling Rinpoche spon contribution of TCV Schools in Tibetan community following the school motto “ Others Before Self”.

During the function, the school various committee members were introduced with traditional scarves and staff ccompleting 40 years, 30 years and 25 years of service in TCV were honored with citations and statues and thangka. The function concluded with votre of thanks from the school principal.

PARENTS’ DAY: MARCH 5

The birthday of His Holiness‘s mother Gyalyum Chemo is celebrated as parents Day. All the staff and students above class 9 gathered in Dickey Tsering hall at 9:00 am. We had our Education Director as the chief guest of the programme. He spoke on the importance of education and also emphasized on the collaborative partnership of both teachers and staff for all round development of the children. Mr.TenzinChophel,The infant section headmaster read out the Kashag statement on the occasion of parent’s day. The program lasted for 2 hours.

SENIOR SECTION INTER CLASS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT REPORT: MARCH 7 TO 26

Inter class football practice was started from 7 th march to 26 th march for both boys and the girls. The tournament began from 28 th march and final was played on 16 th April. The tournament was played on league cum knock out basis. Total number of girls participated are 181 and total number of boys participated are 231. Among class IX and X, winner of the girl’s team was class IX – P and runners up was bagged by class IX- B. Best player was awarded to Tsering yangzom and Kunga Nyiwoe of class IX B. From the boys group winner was class X-B, and runners up was class IX-P.Best player was awarded to Mr. Tenzin Tsering of class X- B.

Due to the large strength in class XII, eight teams were formed for the boys division and four teams for the girls. Winner of the boys group was class XII –D, the runners up was class XII-A. And the best player was awarded to Mr. Tenzin Lodoe of class- XII -D Winner of the girls group was class XII – C and runners up was bagged by the class XII- D. Among class XII girls class XII – A was the winner and class XII – B was runners up. Best player was awarded to Miss Tenzin Dekyong of Class XII – A

TIBETAN UPRISING DAY: MARCH 10

A total of around 200 students from Class X and XII of Upper TCV Senior Section joined the official commemoration of the 57th Tibetan National Uprising day along with hundreds of Tibetans and supporters gathered atThekchen Choeling Tsuglakhang. A minute’s silence was paid as a tribute to all the Tibetan martyrs was followed by the official addresses by the Tibetan Prime Minister (Sikyong) Dr. LobsangSangay and TPiE Speaker, PenpaTsering. Also present were dignitaries, CTA officials, and representatives of various NGOs

The commemoration was followed by a procession. It started from Tsuglakhang and ended at Kacheri, a local Indian judiciary and administrative premises. Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters marched with Tibetans national flag, placards and banners shouting slogans such as ‘Free Tibet’, ‘Long Live the Dalai Lama’, ‘People of the world, Support us’ etc

TIBETAN WOMEN’S UPRISING DAY: MARCH 12

The Tibetan Women’s Associations commemorated the 57 th Tibetan women’s Uprising day on March 12, 2016 at the martyrs’ Pillar in honour of the sacrifices made by Tibetan women in Tibet. Hundreds of Tibetan women along with supporters took part in the commemoration. A total of 210 girls from Class IX, X and XII participated in the commemoration of the day.

REPORT OF “WORLD WATER DAY” TALK INITIATED BY CENTRAL TIBETAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION:MARCH 22,

To mark “World Water Day” the Central Tibetan Women’s Association conducted an interactive session with the class XII students of Tibetan Children’s Village Upper on March 22 at Dekyi Tsering hall after school hour. This session aimed to highlight the critical issue of climate change in Tibet and make students aware of the continuing destructions of Tibet’s environment under Chinese rule. Miss Norzin Dolma Enviroment Officer, Tibetan Women’s Association who attended the 21 st conference of Parties (COP21) which took place last year from November 30 to December 11 at Stade de France in Paris was the spokesperson of the session. Introduction of Tibet’s major rivers and its importance for Asia sustainability was introduced to the students in the beginning of the session. The speaker further shared her experiences and pre COP21 projects which includes street theatre action and the week- long advocacy campaign calling for climate action for Tibet-the earth’s third pole. This program on Tibet’s water issue stole the attention of the entire students who remained highly attentive and conscientious throughout the session. The program ended with the students’ message on Tibet’s environmental issue and the question answer session. Later, students were requested to sign a petition that urges the Chinese leadership to halt the forced of nomads from the Tibetan plateau and thereby ensure the future food and water security of Asia. The program concluded with the word of thanks by the health committee chairperson and scarf offering by the school principal.

TB AWARENESS TALK ON “WORLD TB DAY”-MARCH 24,

On March 24, the students from class VIII to X of Tibetan Children’s Village Upper attended TB awareness talk organized by Department of Health, CTA & Delek Hospital at Dekyi Tsering Hall in the evening (7:00-8:00pm).Dr. Tenzin Tsundue and Dr. Tenzin Dasel from Delek Hospital took great initiative in sharing the insight data of tuberculosis inside Tibetan community in exile. Students were targeted for this major program as according to last year data, students came out with the highest percentage of TB patient inside the Tibetan community. With this, they aimed to educate students about TB in order to bring a positive change in the data of tuberculosis among the students. The program started with the introductory speech by our school Director followed by the awareness talk by Dr. Tenzin Tsundue. The program ended with the question answer session and word of thanks by our school Principal.

SPRI NG FET E: MARCH 25,

This year’s School Spring Fete was held on April 25, 2016 on the School basket court under the supervision of the School Games Committee and cooperation from the School Staff and Students. The day had very festive look with plenty of stalls for various games, entertainment, food stalls and big Mickey Mouse ride for the young children. The stalls are crowded with children as well as many people from the nearby Tibetan community. Many of the students were involved in running these stalls efficiently along with the staff by putting their heart and soul to generate income for their stalls so that the school games committee can raise sufficient fund for this year’s sport and cultural activities.

GRADUATION DAY: APRIL 1,

The graduation ceremony for the outgoing students of Class XII was held on April 1, 2016 on the decorated school basket ball ground at 9.00 a.m.There were one hundred and seventy graduating students of class XII Commerce this year. As was customary the school invite one of its former students as the guest speaker for the occasion. This year we are very happy to have Mr. Tenzin Tsepak who is the principal interpreter to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

TCV president, Mr. TsewangYeshi offered traditional scarves to the graduating students to wish them success. The School principal,Mr. NamdolTashi offered his last words to the graduating students to be in close alignment with the morality that we practice in the school. The graduating student representative and ex- head boy master Tenzin Dukdaexpressed gratitude to all the staff for their contribution. The chief guest Mr. Tenzin Tsepak focused his talk on the ethics as propounded by His Holiness. A luncheon was arranged to all the outgoing students and all the staff.

WORKSHOP ON TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DVELOPMENT PLAN: APRIL 2,

Mr. Tenzin Dhargyal, Professional Development officer cum an English teacher of TCV Suja shared his observation on last year’s professional development plan at DeckyiTsering Hall from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. All the teaching staffs of TCV upper as well as TCV Day school Mcleod were present in this workshop. His talk was focused on “Teachers are the creator of all the professions” and encouraged the teachers to be proud of the teaching profession. He also talked about learning, sharing and growing together by continuing the Teachers’ professional Development.

REPORT ON SCHOOL SAFETY PREPAREDNESS EARTH QUAKE DRILL : APRIL 4,

On 4 th April earth quake drill was done in all the sections of the school. The day started with the presentation by class X D on the topic earth quake. The focus of the presentation was on the “ Kangra earth quake “which happened in Kangra region Himachal Pradesh in the year 1905 and dos and don’ts of the earth quake in details.

The drill was aimed to enhance ones knowledge on the earth quake and to prepare oneself mentally when such disaster occurs.

Following the presentation, at 11a.m the students under the supervision of their respective teachers practice (DROP, COVER, HOLD ON) after which they quietly moved to the school ground which is supposed to be the safest place. There, roll calls of the students were taken the respective class teachers and our headmistress delivered short speech on the earth quake.

1726 students and more than 120 staff took participation in the drill and all the participant had given their full support during the drill and had gained some knowledge. The day ended well with satisfactory one.

SENIOR SECTION CLASS XII ENGLISH DEBATE: APRIL 13,

The senior section English debate contest was held on 13 TH April, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Hermann Gmeiner Hall.

In keeping with this year being the year of Virtue, the teams of class XII debated on the motion that ‘Every country should legalize Euthanasia.’ The school Principal, Mr. Namdol Tashi, was the Chief Guest at the event.

Master Tenzin Yonten Bhutia of class XII ‘B’ bagged the best speaker title.

Senior Section English Debate

The senior section English debate contest between class IX and X was held on 27 th April, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Hermann Gmeiner Hall.

The motion for the debate was that ‘Coed schools are better than single sex schools.’

The school Director, Mr. Ngodup Wangdu, was the Chief Guest at the event.

Other guests of honor included school Principal, Mr. Namdol Tashi and the Headmasters.

Miss Tenzin Tsomo of class IX ‘D’ bagged the best speaker title.

RESOURCE PERSON TALK: APRIL 19,

We are honored to have Ms. Lobsang and her mother for the resources person talk on April 19, 2016. They are founder of U.S.-based non- profit and non-governmental organisation that incubates social innovation in Tibet called “ Machik”

All the Senior Section Students from class IX to XII gathered in Deckyi Tsering Hall at 4:30 p.m. Ms.Lobsang shared the history of Machik, and gave an insightful talk about their work focuses on five main areas: The Chungba Project, Women's Initiatives, Summer Enrichment Program, Social Entrepreneurship, Youth Leadership, and Governance. The students were impressed with their dedication and hard work.

UPPER T.C.V SCHOOL SENIOR SECTION INTER CLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT REPORT-2016

Upper T.C.V school senior section intramural inter class basketball 2016 tournament was played from 19 th April. Tournament was participated by both boys and the girls, and played on league cum knock out basis. The total number of matches played by both the boys and girls are 38 matches and total number of students participated are 306.

The final match was played on 16 th June 2016. Position holders are as follows; among class IX and X division winner of the girls group was class IX-S and runners up was begged by class X- B, best player was awarded to Miss Tenzin Dickey of class IX – S. From the boys category winner was class X – B and the runners up was Class was Class IX- P and the best player was awarded to master Gurgo Dhondup of class X- B. From the class XII division winner of girl’s category was class XII- C and the runners up was class XII – C. And the winner of boys division was class XII-A and runners up was begged by the class XII – C.

SCOUNTING REPORT OF CLASS X 2016 (APRIL)

On 23 rd April, 2016, the class X students was taken for scouting at ‘Behind the Two Mountains’. The teachers of class X unanimously decided that the students be taken to the above mentioned location for scouting. With exception to class XD that was formed into one group, all the students of other 3 sections were given the freedom of forming their own groups with the maximum number of 10 students and minimum of 6 students. A total number of 9 groups with addition to the XD group were formed. The students were strictly informed not to collect more than Rs. 200/- for the scouting shopping. The basic rations were received from the school kitchen.

All the students assembled at basket ground early in the morning at 6 a.m. Under the leadership of their teachers, they left for the scouting venue at 6.30 a.m. walking all the way from their school with their bags consisting of all the necessary items and reached the destination at around 8 a.m. Upon reaching the destination, the students started making their breakfast. It was wonderful to see students trying hard to come up with cuisines made on stoves made up of nature. The students after a while made their lunch. Cooperation was found among the students. With exception to a few kids, almost all the kids worked in cooperation and came out with splendid dishes. The teachers observed each group and graded the students based on their cooperation, physical fitness and agility, supportive and cooperative, team spirit, leadership skills, punctuality, organizational skills, obedience and etc. It was amazing to see the students’ skill in cooking that the taste and presentation of some of the dishes were like restaurant food.

After the lunch, the students went for swimming, and thereafter, they played some games. At around 4 p.m. group photo session was done. Since it started to drizzle at 4.30 p.m, all the students left for their school. Without any complain, they climbed up the steep hill and the students reported to their school before time i.e. at 5.30 p.m. The scouting was not only successful, but also a great learning experience to the students. To many of the students, this one was one of the best scouting experiences.

TIBET-OUR- COUNTRY: APRIL 30,

Upper TCV School observed a month long Tibet-Our Country. This year the main theme of the program was concentrated on ethical value and moral enhancement. Each student of senior section did an extensive study on moral issues and made individual project with the help of respective Tibetan teachers. The project was displayed on the concluding day along with the presentation of the best selected dramas by Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior section in the new hall.

USIP (THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE) VISIT: MAY 3,

The youth leaders of USIP (the United States Institute of Peace) paid a brief visit to our school on May3, 2016. They took tour around the School campus from 3:00 p.m and TCV President gave a brief introduction and history of TCV in the conference room at 3:30 p.m. The youth leaders had a very meaningful discussion with our senior students forming small groups consisting of few of our students and youth leaders from various counties sharing and discussing on various topics for 15 minutes in Deckyi Tsering hall. It was followed by a cultural show at 4:45p.m. The visit was ended with a friendly basketball match between the youth leaders and our students.

KAGYUR RECITATION: MAY 18, 19 AND 20 ,

The school organized Kagyur recitation for three days, May 18 to 20, 2016 during Saka Dawa, the fourth lunar calendar of the Tibetan calendar. Before the recitation, as a part of the sacred tradition of Tibetan Buddhist, Class XII students led by three Religious Instructors of the school and the student council Circumambulated the school campus carrying 101 volume of Kagyur scriptures from school temple to the Senior Section. The recitation was held in the School temple and in Classrooms like the previous years, the students from all around class VII to XII participated in Kagyur recitation along with the teachers and staff. The School Cultural Committee and welfare committee, accompanied by school cook served the students with salt buttered tea, snacks and juices with great sense of devotion. The students expressed a heightened sense of blessing while reciting the Kaygur.

INTER-HOUSE OPERA CONTEST: MAY 31,

All four houses after going through intensive practice for about a month, they participated in the final opera contest which was held on May 31, 2016 at 7 p.m. in Hermann Gmeiner Hall. This year the school decided on opera contest instead of the usual cultural Tibetan song and dance contest. The school management selected the famous legendary tale of Milarepa. The entire episode of the opera was divided into four major events of his life and each phase was allotted to each house. A total of about three hundred children got the opportunity to take part in the opera. They were taught by a professional artist Mr. Santen la from Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), based in Dharamsala along with the School Dance teachers and House masters. Triral house was adjudged the winner followed by Nyatri house, Songtsen House and Trisong house in first, second and third runners up respectively.

HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA’S THREE DAYS TEACHING –JUNE 1-3

All the students of Upper TCV School from 3 rd Standard to 12 th standard was able to attended the 3 days His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaching on Domthonpa’s A Tree of Faith – A Self-Exhortation from Book of Kadam for Tibetan youth at Tsuglagkhang. The teaching was attended by thousands of students from our School, Lower, Gopalpur, Suja, Chauntra, Sherab Gatsel Lobling and students from various universities in India and abroad.

WORLD GANG GYOK DAY: JUNE 18,

The School organized a running program to celebrated World Gang Gyok day on June 18,2016 as per the request and funding from Nangten menling institution led by Trulku Lobsang Dhamchoe Nyima. Total of 105 students from Yoga and fitness club and 3 PET had participated. It was a running program of 3 K.M from Dal lake to Tanu and the flag off was done by the School Principal Mr. Namdol Tashi. The students participated enthusiastically with proper running outfit. They must have enjoyed more if it hasn’t rained on that day. REPORT ON TRAIN ING FOR IN-SERVICE TGT ENGLISH TEACHERS: JUNE 20 TO 25

Upper TCV School, Senior Section, July 1, 2016: A workshop for the in-service TGT English teachers in Tibetan schools in India and Nepal was organized by Department of Education (DOE) in Lovely Professional University (LPU). It was conducted from June 20 to June 25. There were 30 teachers from each school, guidanced by EO, Ms Tenzin Yangchen la from DOE. Ms Tsering Dolma la (TGT English) from Upper TCV, Senior Section had participated in the training.

The training was focused on English language and its learning. Few activities were introduced by the speakers regarding the four skills and the basic knowledge on these skills was discussed. And overall she mentioned that the workshop would be more effective if more experienced speakers were appointed. But, she received few things that she would implement and share with her colleagues. Lastly, she conveyed her thankfulness to the organizer, funder and the school for the opportunity.

REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING: JUNE 26,

Dharamsala: ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ is observed worldwide on 26 th June. However, since the day was Sunday this year, Senior Section, Upper TCV observed the day on Monday, 27 June 2016.

The day started with a morning presentation in the Herman Gmeiner hall by the members of the Health and Environment Committee on the types of drugs commonly used by the youth and the hazardous effects of drug abuse. Posters on the drug abuse printed on flex by the Health and Environment Committee along with posters prepared by the members of poster making club were put on various boards of the section. An art competition on the theme “Drug Abuse and its Effects” was held during the 7 th period. The students took keen enthusiasm and spent almost 2 hours in completing their sketch. Cash prize of Rs. 500 for the 1 st , 300 for the 2 nd , and 200 for the 3 rd along with a certificate was awarded for the winners. A Bollywood movie called ‘Udta Punjab’ based on drug abuse was shown to all the students as well. It is believed that the students received good awareness on various kinds of commonly used drugs and its hazardous effects.

AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM: JULY 2 TO 25,

Lobsang Choetso and Sonam Youtso of Class XII Com D students of Tibetan Children's Village got a very essential opportunity in a South African school called African Leadership Academy for Global Scholar Program for nineteen days on Entrepreneurial Leadership. from that program they have learnt many new things which would affect their life and this might be the turning point of their life. They have met great advisors and great friends. Over the course of three weeks, getting to know each other well and improving team work skills. They discovered more about South African and South Africa in general. They faced many challenges and experiences that they can implement in their real life. They realised that to became a successful leader need a wide range of skills including self-awareness, listening to others and thinking in different perspect which are also known as six hats. IQ and technical skills are important, but emotional intelligence is the sina qua non of leadership. There are five components of emotional intelligence at work and they are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, emphathy and social skills. And also they came to know that being a good leader means communicating with people and sacrifying themself for the achievement of the group goal.

By using BUILD( Believe, Understand, Invent,Listening, Deliver) process they have done project with their team members and by sharing their ideas and innovation, they solved the problem regarding to their site visit projects as a team work. They listened from site leaders, understood their problems, solved them and invented the solution to them.

They were encouraged by their great educators and experienced the learning style over there which is totally different from their school. Learning over there, they came to know that students should work more than the teachers which is not implementing in their school. Through many great activities, they have learnt the quality of great leader and the true meaning of entrepreneur.

They visited many beautiful places and studied the important history of South Africa. They learnt the formal vs informal bussiness, international vs African design and their political landmarks . They were also inspired by the Aparthied Museum where they found out that the turning point of the nation was result of the struggle of students in South Africa. so, they got to know that even the student can change the nation. for the conclusion they had presentation in their school and shared their experieces. They learnt the importance of time management, plan, education and western learning style. Now they are back to their school and implementing this knowledges in their day to day life.

MOCK INTERVIEW : JULY 2,

MOCK INTERVIEW OUTLINE -2016

Interview has become one of the assessment tools for the College/University/Institution admission and for job recruitment. And many students during the school years have actually not got the opportunity to face the interview so they don’t have the experience. Therefore students when they reach class XI they are taught and discussed about the interview skills. The lesson would include the definition and preparation needed for the interview. Once the lesson is done, few volunteer students would do the Role –Play. This batch of class XII did the lesson on interview skills by themselves in a group. Many of the group members demonstrated these skills either through acting or role play. Counselor corrected and added in between wherever they showed inappropriate interview behaviors. I feel students enjoyed and learnt better. When these students reach class XII, the Counselor arranges the Mock interview with the support from the Headmistress and the other staff members.

Objectives of the Program:

• Is to enhance the interview skills, confidence and presentation. • Is to help the students to realize their limitations and then mend them during the school years. • Is to inculcate the ability to give the best interview and get them selected.

Title: Mock Interview

Class: XII

Strength: 187 ( They were few on leave)

Teachers Involvement: 24 (as the interviewers)

Date: 2 nd July 2016

Day : Saturday ( 3 rd and 4 th period)

23 senior teachers and one Office Accountant as interviewers. These 24 teachers were paired in two. two interviewers interviewed the group allotted. Each group consisted of 15-16 students. The venues were arranged in the classrooms. After the session, interviewers gave feedback and corrected their mistakes. The best candidates were selected from the group and did the honor.

MOCK INTERVIEW –July 2

The aim of this program is to inculcate the ability of facing the real interview when they go out of school for college admission. It was held on 2 nd July Saturday from 11.20am to 1.30pm. The 187 participating students were from class XII Commerce. They were grouped into smaller group consisting of 15-16 students and interviewed by teachers comprising of 24 teachers. I sincerely thank the Headmistress and teachers for the kind cooperation and making the program successful.

The students were given the common interview sample questions much ahead of time. Few of these questions were discussed in the class too. These questions are also discussed in the class so that they can have a better preparation. These questions are collected from various internet sites and discussed with the Middle Section Counselor and then compiled. And these are commonly asked during the interview at college level/for scholarship/job search.

Few Feedbacks from the students:

Through this interview I have learnt several things which we cannot gain these from reading books and browsing internet. I strongly appreciate this kind of activity that is held in the school and would further appreciate if this could be held once in a month, eventually we will learn to face the interview without any fear. Tenzin Lodhen XII C

I got lot of experience when I was engaged in the mock interview like how to behave, how to give answer to a particular question etc. So it gave me more confidence and it prepared me for the future.

Tenzin Tashi XII C

The interview was a great experience for me. I would like to thank all the senior teachers especially Gyen Choezom Tsering la. Now I know what I have to improve so that I can face any kind of these interviews. Tenzin Gawa XII A

It is my first ever interview. Even though I got some opportunities but it was not a formal interview. When my name was called I tried my best to follow every instruction that we discussed last year in the class but it did not went well as I expect. I have learnt that practicing the interview skills are also important not just theory. Tashi Palmo XII D

Through this interview I learnt that I have to be confident when the interviewer is asking questions. Otherwise you will feel confused and I felt that too. After the interview they told me that my career plans are not good and told me to study well. I am going to keep it in my mind. The mock interview was very good and helpful. Anonymous XII D Group J

RESOURCES PERSON TALK- JULY 4 All the students from class 8 and above have gathered in the Hermann Gmeiner Hall for a resources person talk organized by the Central Tibetan Administration. We were happy to have Ven Thupten Gyatso and Mr. Lobsang Darkpa – newly elected members of parliament to talk on the 3 commitment of His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Current affairs of Tibet. It was eye opening information to all of the students as well as staff.

HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: JULY 6

All the Class IX , X and XII students attended the celebrations to venerate Dalai Lama’s 81 st birthday at the Main Temple, Mcloed Ganj along with Kalons, members of the Tibetan Parliament, staff of the Central Tibetan Administration and representatives of Tibetan non-governmental organizations. Other dignitaries include Mr Ajai Singh Mankotia, President of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association.

As Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay and Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel are both in Mundgod, the official statements of the Kashag and Tibetan Parliament were read out by officiating Sikyong Kalon Sonam Topgyal Khorlatsang and Deputy Speaker Ven Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok respectively.

The public gathered for the celebrations were treated with sweets and cultural performances by students and local residents of Dharamsala.

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ONE: JULY 15 -30

Summative Assessment One began from July 15 for class 9 and 10 and from July 25 for rest of the students. It ended on July 30 and regular classes have been commenced from August 1, 2016.

RESOURCES PERSON TALK: JULY 20

The principal interpreter to His Holiness the Dalai Lama GesheThuptenJinpa La who is not only well versed in the Buddhist studies but also in modern philosophy with his Ph.D. credential from Cambridge University spared some time about two and half hours with our school staff in DeckyiTsering Hall. The staffs were very fortunate to have in depth discussion with Geshe La on the wide range of topic starting with relevance of empathy and compassion in professional life, our teaching methodology and instilling in our children self-confidence etc. It was a very productive talk.

RESOURCES PERSON TALK: AUGUST 3 The principal interpreter to His Holiness the Dalai Lama GesheThuptenJinpa La who is not only well versed in the Buddhist studies but also in modern philosophy with his Ph.D. credential from Cambridge University spared some time with our students above class XI in Hermann Gmeiner Hall after the class on August 3. The talk was on creativity, curiosity and critical thinking. The talk was followed by the question answer session where the students participated with very good questions.

ANNUAL INTER CLASS TIBETAN DEBATE –CLASS IX AND X: AUGUST 10

The annual Class IX vs Class X Tibetan Debate is an important literary event in the school calendar. This year’s debate was held on Wednesday, 10 August, at the Hermann Gmeiner auditorium. This year Tibetan Department decided to debate on the motion “That Improvement in a child’s Behaviour depends upon the parents” There were three students on each team. The first speaker on each side introduced the subject and spoke for four minutes. The second and principal speaker spoke for five minutes. The third speaker who concluded the debate spoke for four minutes.

The prize for the Best Speaker was awarded to Tenzin Loden of Class IX The prize for the second position was awarded to Thupten Dolma of Class X The prize for the third position went to Guru Kyap of Class X Class X won the overall prize.

The school principal Mr Namdol Tashi presided over the function as Chief Guest

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: AUGUST 15,

The 70th Indian Independence Day was celebrated in Hermann Gmeiner Hall and the school invited Assistant Commissioner of Block Development Officer Mr. Dharmesh to be the guest of honour. The program started with welcome speech by the school principal Mr. NamdolTashi, followed by series of programs by each sections depicting the national pride of India.

CBSE ASL ASSESSMENT FOR CLASS IX and X; AUGUST 16-17,

As part of CBSE’s ASL (Assessment of speaking and listening), the assessment of speaking for class IX and X was conducted on 16 th and 17 th of August respectively. The assessment of listening was conducted on 16 th August. In the second period, it was conducted for class IX students and fifth period for class X Students.

REPORT ON CAREER DAY -2016 (MEET THE PROFESSIONALS): AUGUST 19

Every year we organize various programs on Career Day. This year it was held on 19th August 2016 in Hermann Gmeiner Hall titled “MEET THE PROFESSIONALS”. All the senior students from class IX, X and XII attended this evening program. The aim of the program is to get the students close to various professionals and interact with them freely. This will enable the students to get the factual career information and knowledge. The program started at 7 pm and went on till 9.30. It was though quite lengthy yet students kept active during the entire session. Each speaker was given 10 – 15 minutes to introduce their job. The question and answer session at the end of the program was also fruitful to many of the students.

The Professionals invited were : 1. Accountant , Mr. Dhondup Tsering la, TCV Head Office 2. Astro-Science Lecturer, Mr. Tenzin Loden la, Mentsekhang, Dharamsala 3. Dentist, Miss Tenzin Passang, 4. Former Reporter, VOT, CTA Gangkyi 5. Animator, Jamphel Dorjee, Freelance 6. Former Share Trader,Mr. Tenzin Norsang, TED, CTA 7. Business Administration,Mr. Tenzin Topchen, TED 8. TED Business Officer, Mr. Tenzin Wangyal,TED CTA

RESOURCE PERSON TALK: AUGUST 23

All the senior section staff and students gathered in Hermann Gmeiner hall at 2:10 P.M for a legal talk organized by Tibetan legal Association. An internship lady from Canada gave the introduction speech about law, important aspects of constitution etc. The Second speaker was an advocate KunsangTopten. He talked about judicial system in India and the last speaker was Mr.lobsangDakpa. He shared about FIR- first information report and affidavit with very valid real life examples. This talk proved to be a productive as the audiences have gained lots of awareness on the legal aspect.

ENGLISH DAY: AUGUST 25

As per the School Dairy, the English Department of the Senior Section, Tibetan Children’s Village School, Upper Dharamsala, observed English Day on August 25, 2016. The main goal of observing such a day is to highlight the importance of English language in our daily lives and to create an input-rich environment for language acquisition and learning. The observance is expected to create a renewed focus on the language use amongst teachers and students in the daily classroom interaction of all subjects.

The main program of English Day was held in the school auditorium during the morning assembly. The day began with the recitation of school prayer – Ganglo ma – in English language. This was followed by extempore presentation by students of grade twelve. Five students took part in this extempore round and they gave on-the-spot presentation in English on their topic. The primary aim of this extempore activity is to give opportunities to students of higher classes to speak in English without prior preparation. This requires production of language in real situation, and hence topics were carefully selected to reflect everyday life so that it becomes easy for the participants to speak on.

Extempore was followed by the main program of the day – which is presentations by English language teachers. They introduced four contemporary authors in English who have gained worldwide popularity of their works. These presentations on various authors were aimed at creating awareness amongst students about some of the important contemporary writers in English and encourage them to read their books. Four authors were carefully selected to reflect various genre and cultural background. They were:

1. Pearl S.Buck –author of Pulitzer prize book ‘The Good Earth’ 2. Stephenie Meyer – author of bestselling Twilight series 3. Tsering Wangmo Dhompa – popular Tibetan author who writes in English 4. Sudha Murty – popular Indian author in English.

After the presentation on the four authors, a quiz was conducted with students of class nine and ten to gauge how much they have benefited from the presentation. Most of the questions were answered well by the students.

The whole day was observed as English speaking day and students and teachers were required to speak in English. This is meant to create an English speaking ethos and classroom culture, which again form an important part of comprehensive and meaningful language inputs. Even though it was strictly observed for only one day, we hope that many teachers and students will carry forward this approach in their classroom discussions and interactions.

TCV CREATIVE WRITING DAY: AUGUST 27

As per the EDC meeting resolution, the Tibetan essay writing competition was held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am and English from 11:00 am to 21:30 pm to all the students from class IX to XII in their respective classes. The Topic for class IX was” Life without electricity”, for class X was “An invention that I would like to see in my lifetime” and for class XII “My religion is kindness” H H the Dalai Lama Explore and explain these simple but profund words of His Holiness” The event was successful and all the students got opportunity to participate.

ANTI- BULLYING MONTH: AUGUST -2016

Anti- Bullying program was discussed in the MDC meeting resolution. Therefore this year under the direction of our school Principal and thorough discussion with the section headmasters and the School Counselors, it was decided to observe the Anti bullying month in August. This then came up as Upper TCV wide Program. The aim of the program is to reduce and get rid of bullying in the School. Various programs were decided to carry on in all the sections. And we observed 31August 2016 as Concluding Day of Anti –Bullying Month. All the students from class VI to XII and Staff attended the program which was held from 2pm to 4pm.

The Programs were: 1. Section wise Skit on Bullying 2. Bullying song 3. Poster Making 4. Write –up on Bullying 5. Talk on Bullying (homes and assembly talk) 6. Experience Sharing 7. Interaction with home Parents. 8. Signature Pledge: It says I will not bully others, I will stop bullying, I will report if I see someone bullying.

1.List of the senior students participated in Poster Making (10th August)

S.NO. NAME CLASS ROLL NO. 1 Yongzin Lhamo IXD 10661 2 Tenzin Lungrik IX B 11332 3 Lobsang IX B 11738 4 Tenzin Thinley IX P 10127

5 Tenzin Tsering IX P 12222 6 Tenzin Palden IX G 9892 7 Tenzin Dawoe IX G 11259 8 Tenzin Chemi IXK 10968 9 Migmar Tsering IXK 11265 10 Tenzin Norphel IXN 11449 11 Tenzin Ngodup IX N 9998

12 Tenzin Choeyang X D 30266 13 Tenzin Kalsang X D 10873 14 Tenzin Tamdin XS 10665 15 Tenzim Choeyang XS 11101 16 Tenzin Wangmo XB 30483 17 Dechen Dorjee XB 10358 18 Tenzin Khechoe XB 7835

19 Norbu Tsering XP 10759 20 Gonpo Dhondup XP 10621 21 Tenzin Olden XII A 82468 22 Namgyal Norbu XII A 2748 23 Kalsang Wangchuk XIIA 10315 24 Tenzin Tsering XII B 86250 25 Wangchen Dorjee XII B 2740

26 Tsering Gyalpo XIIC 85352 27 Tenzin Khetsun XIIC 4874 28 Tenzin Tsangyang XIIC 5185 29 Tenzin Kunsang XIID 2605 30 Dhondup Phuntsok XIID 10516 2. List of Participants in Write –up , 17 th August

ROLL NAME CLASS NO. 1 Dawa Kalsang XII A 18000 2 Dhondup Tsering XII A 11987 3 Jamyang Dorjee XII B 9975 4 Tenzin Kunga XIIC 30512 5 Tenzin Pelsang XII C 82487 6 Khashey Wangmo XII D 80673 7 Tashi Palmo XII D 184377 8 Tenzin Choeyang XD 30266 9 Tenzin Palkyi XS 9929 10 Tenzin Dechen XS 19693 11 Lobsang Tsering XS 5571 12 Tenzin Chungdak XB 10548 13 Tenzin Chemi XB 11440 14 Tenzin Singhe XP 10754 15 Tenzin Dechen XP 11407 16 Tenzin Tsomo IXD 10126 17 Tenzin Deden IXS 9880 18 Tsering Youdon IXS 30457 19 Sonam Youden IXB 12115 20 Tenzin Sherap IXB 10212 21 Tenzin Youdon IXP 30290 22 Tenzin Chokyie IXG 11534 23 Tenzin Dawa Sharling IXK 11475 24 Tenzin Kunsang IXK 11520 25 Tenzin Mentok IXN 12070 25 Tenzin Sonam XP 1125 27 Tenzin Choeying XS 10392

3.List of Participants in Anti –Bullying Skit ( 31 st August)

Roll Name class no. 1 Tenzin Gonpo XII D 10542 2 Sonam Lhundup XII D 82979 3 Dechen Khando XII D 184182 4 Sonam Youtso XII D 180306 5 Lobsang Choetso XII D 4750 6 Lobsang Tenzin XII A 2548 7 Tenzin Kunkyab XII A 5958 8 Pema Gyalpo XII C 1724 9 Pema Dorjee Sharchok XII C 2652 10 Methang Dorjee XII C 5607 11 Dolma Wangchuk XII C 184553 12 Pema Tashi XII C 2745

4 .Name of the participant in Experience Sharing 31 st August

1. Tenzin Chemi 11440 XB,

5. Group Song by XD

CHILD RIGHT AND CONVENTION: SEPTEMBER 1-4

The workshop on the Child’s Right was organized by, Education Director, TCV Head Office from 1 st Sept to 4 th Sept. 2016 at Peace House. The speaker was Mr. Niels Jacob from Norway. The entire course included is history, the normative framework and the implementation, freedom from violence and exploitation, their right to education, and the right to protection of vulnerable children. In addition to that group discussion was held to be more active.

The course focused on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.(CRC)

TIBETAN DEMOCRATIC DAY: SEPTEMBER 2

All the senior section Students above class IX along with exile Tibetans in Dharamsala commemorate the 56th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibetan democratic system on 2 September, 2016 at Tsuglakhang with MukutMithi, former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and a RajyaSabha member as the chief guest, and Dr. Arun Kumar, MP, as special guest. Sikyong (Prime Minister) Dr. LobsangSangay and Tibetan Parliament in Exile (TPiE) Speaker KhenpoSonamTenphel, along with other dignitaries were also present during the celebration. There were beautiful cultural performances from Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) , Our school and various Tibetan schools around Dharamsala.

STAFF DAY: SEPTEMBER 5

5th September is celebrated as Teachers’ day throughout India to commemorate the birthday of Dr. SarveppaliRadhakhrishnan, the celebration of Staff day in our school started at 9:00 am in Hermann Gmeiner Hall with the formal introductory speeches by the student’s council and selected song and dance items were presented to the staff. The students’ council also organized a friendly basket ball match between Staff and Students after a grant lunch in the beautiful decorated Deckyi Tsering Hall. In the evening staff were again entertained with series of beautiful song and dance items

TIBET DAY: SEPTEMBER 14

September 14, 2016 was observed as Tibet Day in our section. The day started with a presentation in Hermann Gmeiner Hall where all the Teachers and Students above class IX were gathered in the Tibetan Traditional Dress. There were 2 students from each level of grade IX,X and XII presented on the six great scholars of Tibet with their photos on power point. The interesting part of this year’sTibet Day was the impromptu essay or poemwritten by the students from different level of grade on Tibet day. It was read out immediately in the end of presentation and the participants have written very well.

ClASS XII EDUCATIONAL TOUR: September 17

On dated 17/9/2016 this wonderful educational tour for the students of class XII commerce was organized successfully with the help of our senior section headmistress and school director. We the class XII commerce teachers decided to visit kangra flour mills for the educational tour. I(tenzin phentok) business teacher was accompanied by other 4 teachers along with 185 students, 123 boys and remaining of 62 girls. We started our tour on Saturday exactly at 8 am from our school basketball ground. At around 9 am we reached kangra fort and students and teachers do spent some amazing time at kangra fort. Afterward exactly at 10:30 am we left to kangra flour mills and reached there at 11 am. We were welcomed by the manager of kangra flour mills Mr. Gupta with refreshment. Mr. Gupta did share the history of kangra flour mills with students and there after students interacted with the workers and manager while some others visiting the campus of kangra flour mills. Whatever we learned theoretically in the class i hope this visit to the kangra flour mills will impart some practical knowledge too. At around 1:30 pm we left kangra flour mills and headed to gyuto monastery to get audience of his holiness the 17th karmapa with prior appointment from school director Mr. Ngodup Wangdu la and senior section teacher gen Tenzin Lodoe la. We are all blessed of this audience with his holiness. His holiness also gave gift of Rs 100 each to the students amounting in total Rs 18500. This money was handed to class teacher to give it to the students and i also got the report from concerned class teacher about the payment of money to the students which i handed to my headmistress. Around 3 pm we had delicious lunch at the campus of gyuto monastery from our school kitchen. We the teachers of class XII commerce and students are thankful to concerned members responsible to arrangement and tranportation of food. Thank you. Then we headed back to school and reached around 5:30 pm. At the end this education tour was a wonderful experience for everyone. And i am thankful to all the concerned person who are responsible for the success of this educational tour. Regards

MATHS AND SCIENCE DAY REPORT: SEPTEMBER 19

Every year in September we are conductingMaths andScienceday to widely spread a message about the significance of scientific and mathematics applications in our daily life. Students are displaying their interesting activities and achievements in the field of science for human welfare and to discuss all the issues and implementation of new technologies for the development. Also pupils are given an opportunity to the scientific minded and to encourage them as well as popularize the Science and Mathematics.

Objectives of celebrating math and Science week:

• To know the significance of mathematical and scientific applications in the daily life. • To give an opportunity to the scientific minded students in the school. • To augment the pupil’s interest in learning of Science and Mathematics. • To help students to understand word problems through Tambola

PRE-PLAN

On 19 th august we the members of Science Department gathered with own planning and had very expressive discussion by sharing innovative ideas, in order to make “SCIENCE DAY” remarkable. We have decided to give science model making project for classes 9 and 10 students. Besides we decided to give mathematics formula singing competition for classes 9, 10 and class 12 (math students). Those groups or individuals prepared the finest are selected and shall be presented to the whole senior section during morning assembly and all the projects will be displayed in mathematics-lab for a week. In further we have decided to organize Tambola Game by relating numbers with math and science values.

SELECTION DATE

On 13 th September we did selection of science projects of class 9 and 10 at Staffroom by science teachers and mathematics formula singing songs were selected by math teachers at mathematics-lab after 4:00 till 6:00. S.n PROGRAMS STUDENTS INCHARGE o 1 INTRODUCTION TENZIN CHOETSO (X-B) SONAM TOPGYAL 2 THREE INTERESTING TSERING YANZOM AND NGAWANG TENZIN’ ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS TENZIN CHOESANG-IX 3 I’M ADDICTED TOWARDS X-D WHOLE CLASS LHAKPA TSERING MATH 4 SOH CAH TOA STYLE X-B WHOLE CLASS LHAKPA TSERING 5 ARCHIMEDE’S SCREW – IX-D TSOMO’S GROUP MIGMAR DOLKAR 6 MATHEMATICS TUNE SONG IX-D GIRLS LHAKPA DOLMA 7 MATHEMATICS STUDENTS XII STUDENTS SONAM TOPGYAL 8 HOME MADE PROJECTOR- X-B BOYS TENZIN LODOE 9 MATHS KYI DOKPA X-S WHOLE CLASS LHAKPA TSERING 10 MATH IS FUN FUNFUN X-P WHOLE CLASS LHAKPA TSERING MASTER OF CEREMONY – TENZIN DECHEN (X-P) LHAKPA TSERING

REPECTIVE GROUPS ARE ASSIGNED WITH ONE TEACHER EACH FOR THE PREPARATION PROGRAM SHEET OF THE DAY

DATE : 19 TH SEPTEMBER,2016 VENUE : Hermann Gmeiner HALL Time : During morning assembly

CHIEF GUEST: PRINCIPAL ( Mr. NAMDOL TASHI LA )

S.NO PROGRAMS NAME / CLASS 1 INTRODUCTION TENZIN CHOETSO (X-B) 2 THREE INTERESTING ACTIVITIES BY GYEN TSERING YANZOM AND NGAWANG TENZIN’S STUDENTS TENZIN CHOESANG-IX 3 I’M ADDICTED TOWARDS MATH X-D 4 SOH CAH TOA STYLE X-B 5 ARCHIMEDE’S SCREW –GYEN MIGMAR IX DOLKAR 6 MATHEMATICS TUNE SONG IX 7 MATHEMATICS STUDENTS XII 8 HOME MADE PROJECTOR-GYEN LODOE X 9 MATHS KYI DOKPA X-S 10 MATH IS FUN FUNFUN X-P 11 FEED BACK SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MASTER OF CEREMONY – TENZIN DECHEN (X-P)

POWER POINT PREPARED BY: MISS DOLMA TSERING AND MR. NGAWANG GYATSO

VIDEO AND PROJECTOR DISPLAY INCHARGE: Mr. TENZIN LODOE

HALL DECORATION: CLASS X STUDENTS AND ALL TEACHERS

PLANNING TEAM: Mr. SONAM TOPGYAL AND Mr. LHAKPA TSERING

TAMBOLA NUMBER GAME

ANNOUNCER : Mr. TENZIN LODOE AND Mr. LHAKPA TSERING

TICKETS DISTRIBUTION : Mr. SONAM TOPGYAL AND STUDENTS

PRIZE PACKAGING : Miss LHAKPA DOLMA AND Mrs. DOLMA YANGZOM

ON 7 TH PERIOD SCIENCE AND MATH TEAM ALSO CONDUCTED TAMBOLA NUMBER GAME

TAMBOLA NUMBERS DESCRIPTION FOR MATHS AND SCIENCE DAY VENUE: HERMAN GMEINER HALL TIME: 7 TH PERIOD DATE: 19TH SEPTEMBER,2016( MONDAY) Number of Chromosomes in Human 1 Neither prime nor composite 46 Body 2 Total outcome of unbiased coin 47 India got independence on year 19…..? Number of ball bowled in 8 over of 3 Sacred number in many religion 48 cricket match 4 Number of seasons 49 Square of one Hockey stick 5 Number of rings in olympic rings 50 Half century Number of strings in standard 6 guitar 51 thrice of 17 Number of dwarf in fairy tale Snow 7 White 52 Number of week in one non leap year 8 Number of Tibetan lucky sign 53 Number exceeding 3 over 50 Highest single digit number in 9 decimal system 54 Successor of 53 Number of vowels in Korean 10 Alphabets 55 5 times 11 11 Value of Jack in playing cards 56 UTCV Anniversary Year 12 Dozen 57 5 less than 62 Most points ever scored in a fourth 13 First Teen Number 58 quarter of NBA Present Reincarnation of H.H. The 14 Dalai Lama 59 Year of invasion of Tibet 19….. 15 Full moon Day 60 Number of seconds in one minute 16 Sweetest Age 61 Calling code of Australia Present Reincarnation of Gyalwa 17 Karma pa 62 Business number 18 Age of Voting 63 3 times Dolma(prayer) 21 19 Last Teen Number 64 Square of 8 Number used in famous South Indian 20 Preceding Number of 21 65 cuisine,CHICKEN…… 21 Number of Dolma (Prayer) 66 Twice of 33 Number of Known moons In Planet 22 Succeding Number of 21 67 JUPITER 23 Two times of 11 exceeding 1 68 Predecessor of 69 24 Square of 5 minus 1 69 9 more than 60 25 Quarter Number 70 Twice of 35 26 Number of English Alphabets 71 2 less than 73 27 Thrice of 9 72 One Hockey stick and single Duck 28 4 multiply 7 73 Number of books in the Catholic Bible 29 6 Square minus 7 74 luck with joy number 30 Number of egg in one tray 75 Age limit of Canadian Senators 31 Twice of 15 plus 1 76 AmaJetsun Pema La Age 32 Standard number of Human Teeth 77 Double hockey Sticks 33 3 times 11 78 2 less than 80 Hockey Stick with highest single digit 34 Natural Number following 33 79 number Minimum Age of Canditate for 35 Kalon Election In Tibetan Govt. in 80 One fat lady with a Blind man Exile 36 Square of 6 81 Age of H.H. The 14th Dalai lama Normal Human Body Temp.in 37 Degree Celsius 82 18 short of century 38 40 minus 2 83 33 exceeding half century 39 Evil Number 84 Preceding of 85 Only Number whose letters are in 40 85 Number succeding 84 alphabetical order 41 Who came between 40 and 42? 86 Atomic Number of radon King Langdhama was ……… king 42 of Tibet? 87 13 short of century 43 7 short of half century 88 Two fat lady 44 Twin no 4 89 1 less than twice of 45 45 half of Tambola largest number 90 Highest Tambola Number

ALL THE MEMBERS ARE ASSIGNED TO FIND DESCRIPTIVE OF THE NUMBERS.

ONE WEEK SCIENCEEXHIBITION

DATE: 19 TH - 24 TH SEPTEMBER VENUE : MATH – LAB TIMING : 4PM – 5PM ( ALSO DURING BREAK TIME )

S.NO EXPERIMENTS STUDENTS CLASS 1 ARCHIMEDES’ SCREW TENZIN TSOMO’S IX-D GROUP 2 HOME MADE PROJECTOR1 KUNGA JINPA’S GROUP X-B 3 STEAM ENGINE GURU KYAP’S GROUP X-D 4 COOLER PRIYANKA’S GROUP IX-D 5 VACCUM CLEANER 1 TENZIN PALDEN’S IX-G GROUP 6 WIND ENERGY TSERING YOUDON IX-S 7 HOME MADE PROJECTOR2 NORZIN’S GROUP IX-D 8 WATER LEAKAGE SENSOR PALKYI’S GROUP X-S 9 MIRROR ILLUTION TSANGPA’S GROUP X-P 10 GREEN HOUSE NORZIN’S GROUP IX-D 11 ELECTRIC CAR PALDEN’S GROUP IX- G

NOTE: Besides we also put many science and math information on senior section notice boards and many pictorial charts prepared by the students to create a learning environment.

TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONCLUDING DAY: SEPTEMBER 22 ,

This year’s TPG concluding day was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Deckyi Tsering Hall. All The Staff from four Sections gathered at 2: 00 P.M. The School Principal gave introduction speech and shared some of individual teacher’s Profession Growth plan. English language teacher Mrs Tsering Dolkar shared us with a book called “ Teach like a champion”. It is about techniques of teaching in the class. The Middle Section, Tibetan Department shared lesson study on Tibetan language collaborated with dialects “ Riglam”.where as Tibetan Department of Junior Section and TCV Mcloed Day school teachers shared the different advice given by HH the Dalai Lama on ‘ How a teacher should be”.

The programme was over by 6:00 P.M with effective speech from the chief guest, Mr. Sonam Sichoe, The Education Director of TCV School. It was a constructive and very productive programme.

ANNUAL TIBETAN DEBATE –CLASS XII: OCTOBER 5,

The annual Class XII Tibetan Debate was held on Wednesday, 10 August, at the Hermann Gmeiner auditorium. This year Tibetan Department decided to debate on the two motions “That Co-operation is the root of happiness” and “That the middle way approach is the only way to resolve the Sino- Tibetan conflict” There were three speakers on each topic.

The prize for the Best Speaker was awarded to Kunchok Sonam of Class XII A The prize for the second position was awarded to Dolma Wangchuk of Class XII C The prize for the third position went to Tenzin Tseten of Class XII B Class X won the overall prize.

The school principal Mr. Ngodup Wangdue, the school Director, presided over the function as Chief Guest

RIGLAM CONCLUDING DAY: OCTOBER 10

Like last year, this year also we observed Riglam month from September 6 th to October10, 2016 under the Guidance of our Religious Teachers Geshe Atenla, Geshe Lobsang Gyaltsen la and Geshe Ngawang Gelek la. The three Teachers spent their evenings with the students who voluntarily enrolled for Riglam practice right after the classes from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M.for whole month. The Students also got opportunity to visit Shugseb Nunnery on September 23,Jamyang Choeling Nunnery on September 26 and Dolma Ling Nunnery on September 29, and. They saw how Riglam is being practiced in Nunnery. The students practiced the Riglam with utmost interest and dedication. The Students were lucky to be able to present their Riglam infront of His Holiness the 17 th Karmapa on the concluding day of Riglam and also the Student representatives from each section recited the ‘Lodhom Langdor Selway Melong’.

THE VISIT OF H.H. GYALWA KARMAPA: 10-12 TH OCT

The members of TCV School Upper Dharamsala were blessed by the 3 days continuous visit by His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa to the school. On the first day, His Holiness was the chief guest of the concluding day program of Riglam. Student representatives from each section recited the ‘Lodhom Langdor Selway Melong’, and others performed dialectics respectively.

His Holiness beatified all the three sections by visiting as well as observing the lesson teachings of the Junior Section on the first day after the program and Middle and Senior Section on the second day respectively. On the last day of his visit, His Holiness graced the Middle Section Spelling Bee contest in the morning. In the afternoon, he bestowed the longevity empowerment to the Upper TCV family. His Holiness reminisced about the time he was enthroned the Gyalwa Karmapa and advised the students to work hard. He further advised them not to confuse with wants and needs. With the kind words printed in the hearts of all, His Holiness left abode. The school now awaits for his visit to the school again as the Chief Guest to the 56 Founding Anniversary.

COMMERCE POWER POINT PRESENTATION: October 14

Commerce Department has conducted Power Point Presentation on 14th October 2016 in the Hermann Gmeiner Hall. The programme started at 7 pm with the Chief Guest of our School Director Mr. Ngodup Wangdue. The main objectives of this presentation are;

(i) To provide opportunity for the students to display their learning via power point presentation. (ii) To deliver new ideas, styles and innovations in their power point presentation. (iii) To enhance their confidence, public speaking skill, and creativity. (iv) To enhance their knowledge about the different companies, its formation and the logo of the companies.

There were 11 participants; 5 girls, 5 boys and one chairperson. The topic for the presentation was declared 19 th September as ‘ AN OVERVIEW OF TEN REPUTED COMPANIES’.

We had selected 10 reputed companies such as ADIDAS, NIKE, KFC, Mc DONALD, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, SAMSUNG, APPLE, PEPSICO and COCA COLA. Each student was given one company as their topic. They all spoke about the company’s formation, its logo, the reason behind their logo, its founder, its social responsibilities and its competitors

All the participants took active part in this Power point presentation apart from being so busy with their regular classes. They tried hard to perform their best. Their confidence of facing the public has immensely improved. This presentation really turned out a very meaningful program. Participants came up with different styles, ideas and innovations in their presentation.

After the presentation, we have conducted a quiz around for the audience for around 5 to 6 questions. And a very good response was received from the same.

The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to all the participants for giving their best.

The program ended well with the audience who remained attentive, enthusiastic and had gained lot of knowledge out of it. The program proved to be successful with fruitful presentation.