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 30th March to 20th 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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