INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING

On 26^th June, T.C.V. Chauntra observed ‘International Day Against Drug and Illicit Trafficking’. The awareness program comprised of presentation on ill effects of drugs on one’s physical, mental health as well as some tips to deal with day to day life challenge in more productive ways. It was followed by two short videos on Kunphen ( Rehabilitation Centre, former addict sharing their life journey as addict to being completely sober) as well as a video on how drugs has impacted many lives with clear image displayed on screen about various health issues suffered in one’s later life due to the consumption of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.

At last the program was enclosed with a short skit by the students reflecting on how we as individuals  fall prey to such awful act because of social status and it encompasses the importance of saying NO to drugs to have a meaningful life.

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MATH DAY ( 24th June, 2019 )

Math Day was organized by the senior school Math teachers on 22^nd July to inspire and motivate the students to love Math and to know the importance of Math in our daily lives. The following are the programs conducted for the students of class 7 to 10 to celebrate Math Day.

1.A two hours video was shown to provide inspiration to students opting for career in Math. The title of the video clip is  ‘x+y, A Brilliant Young Mind’.  It was indeed an interesting and educational experience for the students of Chauntra.

2. A Mathematic quiz ‘You Think You Are A Mathematician’ was conducted by Sir Sajan Singh for the students of class 7 to 10. The selection of the students was as per the Kaun Banega Crorepati by letting the students do the fastest finger fast to be on the hot seat. The winners of the quiz from each class were Ngawang Tsephel of class 7 S, Passang Tashi of class 8 B, Tenzin Woeser of class 9 S  and Abhi Halam of class 10 D . The quiz generated intense interest in the students.

 

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SUMMER FETE

Summer fete is one of the favourite events of the year for the children. The annual summer fete of this year took place on Saturday  22^nd June. It was organized by the cultural committee of the school. It was held at the football ground as usual. There were variety of stalls and fun games including tea and food stall, ice cream stall, juice stall, Mini shop, lucky dip, hoopla, pyramid, splashing the balloon, lucky basket, white elephant, Mickey Mouse bouncy, trampoline, Ferris Wheel, tambola and many more. Not only was it a fantastic event, it also helped raise fund for the school with the support of the students, staff and the visitors. Thank you all for the support!

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JUNIOR ENGLISH SPELLING BEE

The inter class Spelling Bee was held on 21^st June at the school auditorium during the last two periods. It was organized for 5^th and the 6^th graders and was conducted by class 4, 5 and 6 English teachers. Seven spellers from each section participated in that spelling Bee. In total 42 students took part in that Spelling Bee. The best spellers were selected by their English teachers after their spelling tests in class. The spelling bee consisted of four rounds i.e. Easy, Average, Difficult and the Champion round. The spelling champions of 2019 Spelling Bee were Pema Dorjee of class 6 S and Tenzin Jamyang of class 6 B. Hearty congratulations to them! This competition helped the students to realize the importance of spellings, to improve their spellings and to enrich their vocabulary. 

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THE KAGYUR and TENGYUR PROCESSION

The holiest of Saka Dawa is the full moon day, the 15^th day of the month which is associated with Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. This year it fell on 17^th June. Unlike last year this year the cultural committee of the school organized the Kagyur and Tengyur procession around Dzongsar Monastery. On this sacred day the students of class 7 to 10 carried the holy Kagyur scriptures on their shoulders and started the sacred procession from the school gate to Dzongsar Monastery chanting “Jangchup Semchok Rinpoche” They circumambulated the monastery with the holy scriptures. It was a holy march and everyone felt blessed.

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KAGYUR READING

Saka Dawa is considered the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrating Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana.  Saka Dawa is called the meritorious month. In Tibetan Dawa means “month” while Saka means the name of  the closet star to the earth. In this month any good deeds performed  are rewarded with one hundred million times merits. It falls in the fourth month in the Tibetan Lunar Calender.

To commemorate this holy month the cultural committee of the school organized Kagyur Reading on 12^th and 13^th June at Lother Hall. According to an internet site “Kangyur” is the translated words of the Buddha. It is the entire collection of texts regarded as “Buddhavacana” or “Buddha word,”  translated into Tibetan. The texts are considered to be “Buddha word” are records not only of the Buddha’s own discourses, but also of teachings and explanations given by others – often by his close disciples with his approval, or by other enlightened beings. Also included are systematic compilations of the Buddha’s pronouncements on particular topics, eg. the rules of monastic discipline in the Vinaya texts

The teachers and the students above class 7 assembled in the hall to read the holy scriptures. ( Kagyur )  The students of class 3 to 6 recited prayers at their respective classes and class 1 and 2 students chanted the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hun” at their homes led by their home mothers. The stage was decorated with religious symbols, decked with butter lamps and tsoks. Refreshments like tea, juice, hot water, bun, biscuit and samosa were served for all. Everyone got an opportunity to earn merits and felt blessed on this auspicious month.  

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ENGLISH SINGING ASSEMBLY

English singing assembly was first introduced by our beloved mentor Mrs Tenzin Pelmo La, T.C.V. English Resource Person in T.C.V. Schools last year. Since then our school has been organizing it in our school under the guidance of English teachers and this will continue for the years to come. The main aim of the singing assembly is make the children learn English through songs and make them interested in learning English. This year the 1^st English singing assembly was held on 31^st May at the school auditorium during the morning assembly. The program was led by English and Social committee chairperson Miss Lhakpa Dolma La. Students of class 4, 5 and 6 participated in it along with their respective English teachers. Class 5 and 6 students sang and danced on the tune of ‘Earth- We’re in it together’ with the music and without the music. The theme of the song is to save our Earth. Class 4 students presented few Jolly Phonic Songs they have learned from March till May. They are the ones who have started learning English this year or they are the beginners. They impressed the audience with their beautiful songs. The students sang and danced with much enthusiasm and zeal. 

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