New School Year!
The 2022-2023 school year started on May 9th. These are some of the 70 boarders who need sponsors. You can change a child’s future for less than a cappacino a day.
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa | 8 years old | Class: 3
Choephel Lhamu Sherpa | 6 years old | Class: Kindergarten
Chhiring Sherpa | 6 years old | Class: Nursery
Tsering Dolma | 5 years old | Class: Nursery
From LR:Dechen, Sonam and Pasang.
Some Of Our Scholarship Kids Were Finally Able To Come Home
Several students managed to come home – Dechen Dolma Lama and brother Sonam Dorje Lama (ICS alumni) came to meet their family, including their grandparents, who are in their 80s. They were joined by their sisters Pasang Lhamo (a high altitude health worker) and Nyima. Sonam Gurung (RCNUWC), Lhakpa Dolma Lama (Ivanhoe Grammar School) and Tsewang Diki (Shawnigan Lake School) all came back, too.
Teachers Pemba Sherpa and Migmar Bhuti Lama Were Invited to Austria
Group photo taken after the certificate ceremony of three days of teacher training.
Teacher Training By Rato Bangala Foundation
SMD teachers joyfully took part in Three Days Workshop on Child Centered Teaching Learning Practices – Led by Mr. Midesh and Ms. Sadikshya. Watch Video
Read our teachers’ feedback and experience from the training:
Lopen Tenzin Rinchen
” The teacher training really helped me to boost my confidence and to work in a team. Through this training, I learned to prepare a job chart and classroom agreement chart for my class in better ways. I also found out many new activities and games to conduct inside and outside the class to make the class vibrant and interesting. Similarly, I methodically learned to plan, organize and lead a field trip program.
After the training, I personally felt it is very important to learn and know all three languages; English, Tibetan, and Nepali to communicate well with students and colleagues. ”
– Lopen Tenzin Rinchen, Tibetan Department Head
Mingma Tamang
” Being a newly appointed teacher here at SMD School, it was an opportunity to know and introduce myself to my fellow teachers. The three days have provided more knowledge on the progressive teaching method which will be useful in upcoming days. It has brought back many memories regarding my teaching experience and me as a student, how I was taught, and what change should be made in the modern teaching method.
The best part was that we were kept busy throughout the three-day session and different activities were conducted. We were divided into groups and provided a chance to share our views on different topics.
I am looking forward to joining more workshops where I could learn about the curriculum and develop myself as a teacher. ”
– Mingma Tamang, Mathematics Department Head
Yangzom Sherpa
” First, I would like to thank the administration of SMD School for giving us this opportunity to attend three days of training conducted by the Rato Bangla Foundation. The training was really helpful for me. I got a chance to learn the different techniques of teaching and learning. I can apply those techniques in the classroom which will make my teaching effective. Basically, the training was actively based and we worked in groups too. Therefore, we were active during the training sessions.
Students will learn through games without knowing that they are learning if this method will be applied in the classroom. Moreover, I got a chance to interact with colleagues which was very interesting.
I hope such training will be conducted in the future too. ”
– Yangzom Sherpa, English Department Head
SMD Eco Club, Group photo taken during World Environment Day with our School Principal (Center) and two members of WWF Nepal.
Happy World Environment Day!
We want to thank our visitors from WWF Nepal for visiting our school and for giving a wonderful and Incredible presentation about conservation of the environment. At SMD, we initiated a cleaning program. Hence, our students and teachers cleaned inside and outside of the school compound.
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