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Dongeythang Primary School's Annual Day Celebrations

By himalayanreview

December 12, Singtam: Dongeythang Primary School celebrated its Annual Day joyfully and enthusiastically. The highlights included the distribution of felicitations, mementoes, certificates, and cultural and sports events. Shri Suresh Kumar Tamang, President of Singtam Nagar Panchayat, and Shri Uttam Pradhan, a Cinestar and Sikkim State Awardee, were the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, respectively.


Other distinguished guests present on the occasion included Shri Sherap Dorjee Bhutia, President of CLC; Smt. Dhan Maya Sharma; Smt. YM Sharma; heads of different schools; former retired teachers; officials from Panchayats and ICDS; members of SMCs; the Parent Teacher Association; school staff; parents; and students. Suresh Tamang, the Chief Guest of the day, addressed the audience, encouraging parents to enroll their children in government schools to avail themselves of various scholarships. He also appreciated the school for organizing different initiatives for the betterment of the students.

Uttam Pradhan, a Nepali film celebrity, stated in his speech that he was never a trained actor or dancer but attributed his success to his former school and teachers for building his career through school events and programs. He emphasized the importance of better facilities provided to government schools. OP Niroula, AEO of the Education Department, Khamdong BAC, spoke about various scholarship schemes offered by the education department. The cultural program and sports events saw participation from students, and activities for the audience were also organized.

Shital Pradhan, Headmaster of the school, shared the annual report, highlighting the achievements of the students and outlining the school's requirements for the coming session. As part of the celebrations, Chief Guest Suresh Kumar Tamang also visited the school’s heritage museum, which houses a collection of old heritage items of daily use, reflecting the rich cultural history of the region. Karma Rinzing Bhutia was the host of the day, while Bhim Prasad Dahal and Passang Phuti Lepcha delivered the welcome speech and the vote of thanks.

The following students received mementoes: The following students received mementoes: School Topper: Master Bimochan Dahal (Class PS3, 91%), Students of the Year: Miss Akriti Sapkota (Class IV), 100% Attendance: Miss Bipashna Dahal (Class IV), Master Ram Dangal (Class III), and Miss Youngmit Lepcha (Class I), Best Speaker: Miss Eden Tamang (Class III), Best Lepcha Language Student: Master Passang Tshering Lepcha (Class II).

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