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Ralap Secondary School celebrates School Annual Day

SINGTAM, DECEMBER 18:  Ujal Sharma and Tika Devi Newar of class x and class vii were adjudged the ‘Student of the Year 2014’ in boys and girls categories, respectively, at Ralap SS during the annual school program held on December 17 at its school premises. Binod Kafley of class viii was awarded as the ‘Progressive Student of the Year 2014’ in the same function. Similarly Bristi Pradhan of class I with 86.8 % was announced as the school topper.

Ralap Secondary School celebrated its annual day in a joyous mood. Cultural programs, short plays, and prize distributions were the highlight of the day. Somanath Poudhyal, Minister, Food Security, Agriculture Development and Animal Husbandry Department cum Area MLA was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Other distinguished guests included GVK- Khamdong, HDO – Khamdong, Zilla Panchayat, Panchayats of Dung Dung Khasa and Khamdong, Principals and Headmasters of Khamdong SSS, Green Field Academy, Sirwani SS, Chisopani JHS, Dochum SS, Dippu Dara JHS and others. KN Dhakal was the host of the day.

Dorjee Sherpa, Headmaster of the school, gave the welcome speech. He briefly spoke about the school's annual progress report on its cultural programs, including folk dance in Nepali, Rai, Tamang, and Bhutia songs, martini dance, and robotic dance. Hindi dance and songs were also presented before the gathered crowds. Two short skits were presented that were highly appreciated by everyone. Another highlight of the day included an exhibition of activities and work prepared by school students, an exhibition of stamps and bank notes, and a photo exhibition on birds and butterflies by Shital Pradhan and Roshan Prasad.

Speaking before the crowds, Somnath Poudhyal, the Chief Guest, appreciated the school's performances. In his speech, MLA encouraged the students to come forward and make their own mark in their respective fields. He spoke about the HCM Scholarship and asked the students to make use of such progressive government initiatives. Students with 100 % attendance were also awarded tokens and certificates, followed by an inter-house activities award. 

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