Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

Adapted from the article written by Tsewang Choden Sherpa ,  teacher Posakay PS published in the Decadal Issue of the school magazine Posakey Primary School , established in 2005 under the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), is a beacon of hope and commitment to education in the remote region of Chujachen under Rongli Sub-Division, Sikkim . The school was set up with the goal of providing quality elementary education to children aged 6 to 14, with a focus on eliminating educational disparities and creating a nurturing environment for young learners. The story of Posakey School began when intellectuals from the Human Resource Development Department (HRDD) of the Government of Sikkim , along with the local Panchayats , worked together to find a suitable piece of land for the school's construction. Thanks to the dedication of local leaders like Mr. Uttam Gurung , the groundwork for the school was established, and the school opened its doors on March 2, 2005. Initially, the school faced signif...

31.12.22: Congratulations Shri  Amrit Thakuri, best wishes for your retirement. You had been a flag bearer of the education department of Sikkim, and as a Head Master at Posakay Primary School, you have set a benchmark for all. Having received the National Award in Education in 2012, Shri Amrit Thakuri and Posakay Primary School are symbiotically linked. Having been associated with Amrit Sir since 2011, I have watched him passionately create an environment for students for a brighter future. Numerous students from his school have been awarded HCM Scholarships, JNVs, and other scholarships. Today, Posakay Primary School is a model primary school in Sikkim. He has been inspiring people, and I am among the blessed few to have a perfect relationship with him. His involvement with community mobilization contributed most to his success as a school administrator. Self-disciplined and a true leader, he developed a cordial relationship with his staff. His innovative and captivating all-aro...

Sarvo Dharma Buddheshwar Sanasthan, Chujachen, East Sikkim, felicitated Tsewang Choden Sherpa, teacher of Posakay Primary School, for her contribution to the school on May 20. She was presented with the felicitation letter on the Inaugural Day of Buddha Purnima. The felicitation reads, “She has been serving at the Posakay Primary School since March 2, 2005, and has been found much inclined towards the students. She is known for her punctuality, best teaching methods, and ability to cope with students. It was her contribution that made Posakay Primary School a prominent center of education in the vicinity.”

SINGTAM, FEBRUARY 15 : RB Subba, Minister HRDD was of all praise for Posakay Primary School. In his words, Subba said schools across the state should get inspired from this small school. The school has been successfully bringing out best academic outcomes at the state level scholarships exams and making the department proud, added the Minister. HRDD Minister was speaking on the occasion of a first Decadal Celebration of the establishment of Posakay Primary School at Posakay, near Chujachen on February 13. He congratulated the school on the occasion and wished more success in days to come. Posakay Primary School completed its first ten years of its establishments in a colourful festive mood with cultural programmers, felicitation programmes, release of school magazine and others highlighting the day-long event. Present at the program was OT Lepcha, former Minister, Bikram Pradhan, Government Chief Whip and Area MLA (Guest of Honour), GP Uphadhya, Secretary HRDD, Bhim Thatal, Directo...

RANGPO, SEPTEMBER, 11:   National awardee Shri Amrit Thakuri, Headmaster, Posakay Primary School was given a warm welcome at Rangpo today by Chador Bhutia, AD, HRDD, Regu BAC, SMC and School staff of Posakay PS, Dhurba Basisitha, HM Reshi PS, Subash Giri, HM Mulukey JHS and others. Khadas was offered to Amrit Thakuri and his wife Jyoti Sharma who arrived from Delhi this morning. Thakuri was among the two Sikkimese teachers to had received National Teachers award on September 5 at New Delhi from the hand of Pranab Mukherjee, President of India. More than 40 people including students of Posakay Primary School were present on the occasion. Amrit Thakuri was overwhelmed by the warm reception.   Thakuri went on to say, he had never expected such reception and expressed gratitude to everyone present on the occasion. Thakuri had thanked the Chief Minister, HRDD Minister and officials, HRDD/Regu BAC and officials, Posakay Primary School Staff, students and SMC for their support an...

Tshewang Choden Sherpa, Primary Teacher of Posakay Primary School being felicitated by Dhiraj Pradhan,BDO Regu BAC

  Dalapchand:  Posakay Primary School observed its annual day function in a colorful and cultural manner on December 21.    Present on the occasion was Dhiraj Pradhan BDO Regu BAC, Chador Bhutia, AD HRDD/Regu BAC, Deepak Rai, AEO HRDD, NK Pradhan, Zilla member, Tashi Topgay, HM Chujachen SSS, Girdari Dawari, HM Chandaney PS, and others. Posakay School’s students along with students of Chujachen SSS and Lunchok PS presented colourful cultural extravaganza.    The day's highlight was the felicitation of Tshewang Choden Sherpa, Primary Teacher, and Singer Remanti Rai. Annual Prize distributions for the students and for the guardians were also conducted on the day. The guardians' performance in guiding their children was also honoured. Some of the categories in which the guardians were given prizes included Best All-Round Student, Best Discipline Student, Best Attendance Student, and others. Amrit Thakuri, Headmaster of Pasakay PS, hosted the day and also deli...

RONGLI: SEPTEMBER 16 : Posakay Primary School under Regu BAC (E) conducted two days educational excursion with the theme “Lets Know Our Sikkim” on September 10 and 11, 2011 at different places of Sikkim. On the first day the team of Posakay Primary School visited Rabdenchi, Khechepalri, and Singshore Bridge in West Sikkim and halted at Central Martam (W). On the second day the school groups visited religious sites that included Solophok (Chardham), Shirdi Sai Mandir and Samduptse. They also visited Timi Tea Garden while returning back to Posakay.  27 students from classes three, four and five along with 5 teachers and Headmaster Amrit Thakuri had accompanied in the educational tour. The students visited and learned about different religious, historical and geographical regions of Sikkim and learned about their importance. According to the information received from Headmaster Amrit Thakuri, the students enjoyed the educational tour and were very pleased to visit those places that...

Rongli, May 21:  In a joyous mood and environment, the teachers and students of Posakay Primary School greeted their three new teachers in a welcome program at their school. The three new teachers were LK Sharma, NK Pradhan and Mrs. CD Sharma Mr. Chador Bhutia, Assistant Director, Regu BAC was the Chief Guest of the day. Also present on the occasion were Head Masters of different schools that included    NT Bhutia of Chunbhatti PS, RB Chettri of    Lungchok PS, GT Lepcha of Lok Dara PS and DB Pradhan of Gangyap PS.    Other than that NK Pradhan, member of Zilla Panchayat, Sumitra Sewa, Panchayat Vice President, Shital Pradhan, PRT Teacher of Dalapchand Secondary School along with all the SMC members were also there on the function. The other highlight of the day was the installation of a computer at the school was contributed by the Head Master Amrit Thakuri along with Tsewang Choden Sherpa, Teacher, and the two local villagers Tula Ram Gurung and...