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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SPRING FETE ( 26th March,2022)

 SPRING FETE ( 26^th March,2022)

T.C.V. Chauntra organizes Spring Fete every year in the month of March. The school Games Committee, the staff and senior students of this school put in a lot of efforts in organizing the school spring fete to raise funds to purchase essential equipments required for games and sports. It is the most awaited event of the year for the students.

The school couldn’t hold Spring fete for two years due to Covid 19 pandemic. But this year it was resumed as the Covid cases had subsided. It was different from the last few years as there were more parents and more visitors joining this gala event.  It was held at the school football ground on 26th March. The staff and the children both worked hand in hand in displaying the different stalls ranging from tasty food, exciting games and relishing refreshment.  It was a day filled with fun, laughter and enjoyment. The presence and support of the parents and the visitors made the day livelier and a memorable one.

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POCSO AND ADOLESCENCE WORKSHOP (21st March,2022)

 POCSO AND ADOLESCENCE WORKSHOP (21^st March,2022)

The school conducted POCSO (Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences) and ADOLESCENCE workshop for the staff to ensure the safety of students and bring awareness about sexual assault and sexual harassment. It was held at school Loter Hall on 21^st March at 2:30p.m.  The speakers of the workshop were Mrs. Tenzin Dolma La , the school Headmistress and Miss Jigme Dhamdol La, the school guidance and counselor. They spoke in detail about the significance of identifying symptoms that might be the causes of behavioural changes in students regarding mental and physical abuse. They also educated the staff on the importance of knowing the rights of a child namely 1. The Right to Survival  2. The Right to Protection  3. The Rights to Development  and  4. The Rights to Participation. They also made the staff aware about Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO ACT –2012 for prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and understand both psychological and legal implications of the Act.

The aim of this workshop is to create a safe school environment for the children in school and make them learn in school in a fear -free  atmosphere.  All in all, the workshop sensitized the staff about

1.      Awareness Raising- breaking the silence and taboo

2.      Prevention-  minimizing the risk factor

3.      Reporting- building trust

4.      Responding- concern and support

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SEE LEARNING WORKSHOP (17th March,2022)

 

The SEE Learning team headed by Mr. Chime Dorjee  La conducted a brief workshop for the teachers and the home mothers at Loter Hall in the afternoon at 2:30. The team members Geshe Tsering Nyima La, the school counselor Miss. Jigme Dhamdol La and Tibetan teacher Mr. Tenzin Tori La shed some lights on the four commitments of H.H. The Dalai Lama, sensations, tracking, resources, grounding and characteristics of a teacher and a student. The workshop ended with ‘Step In’ and ‘Step Out’ activity. 

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GESHE LHAKDOR LA’S TALK ABOUT POSTIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE (17th March, 2022)

 GESHE LHAKDOR LA’S TALK ABOUT POSTIVE MENTAL  ATTITUDE  (17^th March, 2022)

Ven.Geshe Lhakdor La, Director of Library of Tibetan Work and Archive was invited to the school on 17^th March to give a talk to the staff about ‘Positive Mental Attitude.’ The talk was attended by all the staff of T.C.V. Chauntra at the school Chapel from 11 to 1:30 p.m.  Geshe La delivered the importance of cultivating positive mental attitude in one’s life and work. He told the gatherings to find joy in the work they do and find contentment both on the job and in their personal lives. He quoted William  Shakespeare’s quote  “I cried when I had no shoes, but I stopped crying when I saw a man without legs. Life is full of blessings, sometimes we don’t value it.”

 Geshe Lhakdor La further  spoke about  educating the children’s head, heart and hands to bring in a holistic learning in them. He quoted “Love minimizes faults.” Finally Geshe La answered some queries by the teachers. The school is highly appreciative of his wonderful and meaningful talks and hope to have him in the near future to share his insights to the staff and the children.

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SCHOOL OPENING CEREMONY ( 14th March, 2022 )

 SCHOOL OPENING CEREMONY  ( 14^th  March, 2022 )

On 14^th  March, 2022 T.C.V. Chauntra observed the school opening ceremony with full enthusiasm and zeal. All the staff and the students from class 6 and above participated in that great event. The function started at 9:15 a.m. The event began off with the singing of the T.C.V. school song ‘Khenpe Yeshi’ followed by praying ‘Dhentsig Monlam.’ A minute mourning was observed for the sacrifices made by Tibetan martyrs. The introductory speech was made by the school Principal Mr. Passang Tsering La.   After that the new staff, the new house masters, the new committee chairpersons, the new captains and the new prefects were introduced and were offered scarf (Khatak) by the school Principal. The new captains and prefects took the oath in front of the gatherings. Prize distribution was conducted to congratulate and felicitate the students in academics, cleanliness and good conduct. The event ended with the acknowledgement note by the school Headmistress Mrs. Tenzin Dolma  La. Finally Tibetan National Anthem and Indian National Anthem were sung respectively with the school band group.

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