TIBETAN HANDWRITING DAY (30th April, 2022)

 Tibetan Handwriting Day was organized by  Tibetan committee in T.C.V. Chauntra on 30^th April. This date was chosen because the thirtieth day of the fourth month matches the thirty consonants and four vowels of Tibetan language. The whole students of T.C.V. Chauntra participated in this mega event and showcased their Tibetan handwriting skills under the guidance of their Tibetan teachers.The aim of this competition is to inspire every student to take interest in Tibetan handwriting and to become good at it. The winners from each class will be awarded with a prize.

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TIBET OUR COUNRTY PROJECT ( 30th March- 20th April, 2022 )

Tibet our country day is celebrated annually in all the T.C.V. schools to let the children develop a sound understanding of Tibetan identity, culture and tradition and our school is no exception. Prior to this big event or program, the teachers in our school select or choose a topic which is suitable and appropriate for their class level. They research and read the books related with the topic they have chosen and get ready with all the resources and materials beforehand. The teaching and learning process starts thereafter. 

This year Tibet our country project started in this school on 30th March and lasted till 20th April. The children and the teachers both stayed back after the class to learn and share more about H.H. The Dalai Lama. This year the school decided to dedicate this project from 30^th March to 20^th April as ‘Gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’ The sole purpose behind this project is to let all the children and staff to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to H.H. The Dalai Lama for his immeasurable benevolence upon Tibetans and the world at large.

 The morning programme commenced at 8:00 a.m. inside the school Lother Hall. All the staff and children above class 3 gathered in the hall for sangsol. Students and staff  read the Sangsol scriptures and had Sangsol on the school basketball court. It was followed by Tashi Shoelpa performance by few boys of class 7 D and the circle dance by the staff and students. The school Principal Mr.Passang Tsering La commenced the programme with the lighting of the butter lamp in front of H.H. The Dalai Lama’s portrait. The introductory speech was delivered by the school Tibetan Department Chairperson Mr. Tenzin Thori La. To mark the special occasion, tea and dresil were served to the staff and the students. 

The actual presentation started with the presentation and explanation on ‘Sangsol’ by class 3 students. Next, class 7 D did their presentation on ‘His Holiness’ Parents and Siblings’ followed by 9 D with ‘His Holiness Daily Routine and Movie Review’. Then the toddlers from kindergarten sang a group song. Class 10 S and 10 B students did their presentation on ‘His Holiness Four Committments.’ Class 8 S students’ presentation was on ‘His Holiness as Symbol of Love and Compasssion.’ This was followed by the presentation of class 9 S on ‘Tibetan Democracy.’ A circle dance (Gorshey) dedicated to His Holiness was performed by the students of class 5 thereafter. Then, class 6 S students read some speeches delivered by His Holiness on Education. After that, class 6 B students delivered some speeches delivered by His Holiness on Ethics and Values. They also performed some Tibetan Comedy Dramas related on moral values and ethics. Next class 1 and 2 students sang a group song dedicated to His Holiness. Class 8 D students did their presentation on ‘His Holiness 113 Speeches.’ It was followed by a group song dedicated to His Holiness by the students of Special School. Class 9 B did their presentation on ‘Prizes and Awards’ and they also sang a group song. The students of class 4 also sang a group song dedicated to His Holiness.  The morning program was concluded by class 10 D with their topic ‘His Holiness Meeting with the World Leaders.’ Finally, the school Principal Mr. Passang Tsering La gave some positive feedbacks to the students and teachers to acknowledge and appreciate their efforts in making this project a great success.

  After the lunch, few classes displayed their exhibitions to the students and staff to be observed. The exhibitions were on books authored by His Holiness The Dalai Lama by the students of class 7 S, Middle Way Approach by class 7 B, Zegya Thongwa Dhonden by the students of class 8 B, Prizes and Awards by class 9 B, Tibetan Democracy by class 9 S and His Holiness meeting with the World Leaders by class 10 D students.  The students and the staff had an interactive and fun learning from those who were explaining their projects. On the whole Tibet our country project day made all the staff and students remember and express their sincere gratitude to His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

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EARTHQUAKE MOCK DRILL ( 4th April,2022 )

EARTHQUAKE MOCK DRILL  ( 4^th April,2022 )

Himachal Pradesh is highly sensitive to earthquake and to commemorate the 4^th April, 1905 Kangra earthquake, a mock drill on earthquake was conducted at T.C.V. Chauntra on 4^th April, 2022 as Chauntra falls in the earthquake risk zone.

The mock drill began with a beating of drum which lasted for about two minutes and during that time all the staff and the students practiced Drop, Cover, Hold and it was followed by evacuation and rescuing of those who pretended to be injured and left under the debris by the evacuation and rescue team of the school. Those who pretended to be injured were given first aid by the school first aid team. The class teachers took the attendance of their class students and the missing students were immediately reported to the school Headmistress.

This earthquake mock drill is done every year in the school to help the students and staff learn how to react immediately, appropriately and effectively in case of emergency.  

 

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