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

22.12.22, Singtam: The 11th Foundation Day was celebrated by Riverine Elementary School at Community Hall, Rongli. The school's annual report, academic prize distributions, felicitations, cultural programs, a fashion show and addresses from dignitaries were the highlights of the day. A farewell ceremony for the outgoing student was also organised. Sanjay Budhathoki, an International Physique Athlete was the chief guest of the day. Other distinguished guests included TT Bhutia (Retd. Joint Secretary, Education Department), LN Pradhan (Retd. Additional Secretary, Power Department), Sakuntla Pradhan (Retd. Teacher), Sachin Rai (Zilla Panchayat), Ashish Subba (CLC Incharge), Deven Chettri (CLC Treasurer), SMC members, Panchayat members, former teachers, guardians and others. Vice Principal Santosh Rai presented the Annual Report while Miss Anamika Pradhan, Director of the school shared the future plans of Riverine Elementary School. Through the initiative 'Little Helping Hand',...

05.02.22: Master Jeedan Mishra and Miss Narkiss Begum were the two students selected for the 2nd Shiv Lata Free Education Scholarship held at Riverine Elementary School, Rongli. F ifteen  passed out class v   students from different schools both government and private schools had participated in the examination held at the school on February 26, 2022. The jury  of the scholarship answer scripts was Lomas Dhungel, National Awardee Teacher from Makha SSS. Mr. Kumar Pradhan, Joint Director, Education Department, Govt. of Sikkim  was the Chief Guest of the day. Other distinguished guests included TT Bhutia, SMC President, families of Shiv Lata, guardians, and students of the Riverine Elementary School. The day-long program had a group dance performed by the students, a felicitation program, and the distributions of results. The program began with a welcome speech delivered by Mrs. Pemkit Lepcha. The school staff sang the prayer song. The head of the institution Mr. Santo...

March 3, Singtam : Manzil Chettri and Anmol Rai became the first recipients of the 1 st Shiv Lata Free Education Scholarship initiated by Riverine Elementary School, Rongli. Eleven students that had passed out class v exams from different schools both government and private schools had participated in the examination held two weeks back at the school.  The scholarship was supported by the family members of Late Siba Narayan Pradhan and Late Nirlata Pradhan. Siba Narayan Pradhan was a former Head-Sir of Middle English School, Rongli that is today known as Kumari Pema Tsedeun Secondary School. Damber Pradhan, Incharge 20 Chujachen was the Chief Guest of the day. Other distinguished guests included Sabnam Golay, Headmistress Kumari Pema Tsedeun Secondary School, Gyatsola Bhutia, President Chujachen Sports Academy, Krishna Chettri, President Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti, families of Shiv Lata, guardians, and students of the Riverine Elementary School. One of its kind scholarsh...

RONGLI, OCTOBER 20 : Students of Riverine Elementary School, Melatar, Rongli from classes 4 to 8 went for an educational tour at Rhenock on October 18. The school team was escorted by Bikki Rai, Principal, and Yamuna Rai, Incharge. The places of the visit included Government College Rhenock and Ram Gauri Sangrahalaya, Rhenock.  The students explored different sections of the library, computer science laboratory, classes, and administrative building of the Government College. At Ram Gauri Sangralaya the students and teachers enjoyed the collections of old manuscripts, driftwood arts, philately section, and other museum collectibles. They also visited the EverGreen Nursery nearby.  The students recorded information they learned from their field trip. Nehal Das, Sita Sharma, Anisha Pradhan, and Radhika Pradhan were other teachers present at the trip. Bikki Rai, the Principal thanked the attendants from the college faculty who helped students throughout th...

Biki Rai, Principal, Riverine Elementary School, Rongli was the Chief Guest of the day while rest of the teachers and non teaching staff was the Special Guest of the day. The day long program was held at Community Hall. The major highlight of the day was the students collectively gifting two water filters to the school that was received by their Principal. Shneha Pradhan, Meghna Gurung, Sumnima Rai and Dawa Gurung were the host of the day. Principal and teachers lighted a lamp and offered khadas to portrait of Dr. S. Radhakrisnan. Students of class vi presented the welcome song. Special Teacher Day song was performed by the students of classes’ vii and viii. Santos Rai, Vice Principal in his speech briefed about the importance of the day.   Students offered khadas and gifts to the teachers. Principal in his address thanked the students, parents and the SMCs for the wonderful programme. The program ended with the Vote of thanks from Aryan Chettri, Vice Captain of ...

 SCHOOL NEWS RONGLI, AUGUST 31 :   In an innovative inter house activity held at Riverine Elementary School , Melatar, Rongli a Power Point Presentation Competition was held on August 31.   The students of four houses i.e. Radhakrishna, Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa and Kalpana Chawla participated at the competition that was judged by Gridhar Dawari, Headmaster Chadaney Primary School, Bhim Pradhan, Teacher, Rongli SS and Biki Rai, Principal Riverine Elementary School. DN Pradhan, Retired Government Teacher was the Chief Guest of the day. Programme started with the welcoming and offering of khadas to the Chief Guests by School Principal. Santosh Rai, Vice- Principal of the school was the host of the day. All the participants presented the Slide-Shows and presented their topic highly appreciated by the gathered audience. Megna Gurung, Chopel Lepcha and Pranik Chettri representing Radhakrishna House won the competition. The teacher guides of...

SINGTAM , DECEMBER 21: Riverine Elementary School , Rongli ,  celebrated its annual function on December 18  at Community Hall , Melatar , Rongli with grand style. Shri Kunzang Gyatso Bhutia , Everester - 2008 , State awardee and Sikkim Khel Samman awardee was the chief guest on the occasion. The Principal, Shri Bikki Rai presented the Annual Day Report which highlighted the activities of the various departments and societies in the school as well as the individual achievements of faculty members.  Students who had achieved laurels in several areas of academics and extracurricular activities were presented awards. Members of the administrative, school management committee and non-teaching staff were also felicitated for their contribution to the school. Students and teachers performed various cultural programmes and it was appreciated by all the audiences present on the occasion.   The most memorable moments of the function were marked by the prec...

Singtam, October 13: Riverine Elementary School, Rongli organised an educational tour for students from class two to class seven on October 12. They visited different government offices in and around Rongli to get familiar with their individual works. The students accompanied with teachers interacted with the officials at the respective offices. The places of visit included Rongli PHC, SDM Office and Post Office.    Dr. Tshewang Sherpa was present at the Rongli PHC Hospital, he greeted the students and teachers. He talked about the role of health care and the importance of a hospital. Mr. Raju Pradhan, hospital staff briefed about the function of different departments. There-after SDM Office, Rongli was visited. AB Gurung, SDM briefed about different functionaries of his office building. Students were allowed to visit different offices under SDM. The visiting school then went to Post Office of Rongli bazaar and learned about how the letters a...

TINEK, EAST SIKKIM Tinek Kalyan Sangh celebrated the 149 th  Gandhi Jayanti Celebration in a colourful way. The program started with the offering of prayers at the Singha Devi Mandir by the members of the society. The program started with the offering of khadas to the Chief Guests and other distinguished guests. A national song was sung on the occasion. Pushpa Kumar Pradhan gave the welcome speech while Srijana Rai spoke about the life of Gandhiji before the crowds.  Anisha Shanker recited two Nepali poems on the occasion. Keshav Chettri was the host of the day. Hom Kumari Pradhan, a member of ASHA shared information regarding the spread and precautions of dengue before the gathered audience. Yogita Pradhan, a member of ICDS spoke about the ICDS and the importance of nutrition for the growing child. SK Pradhan, Chief Guest of the day spoke about the importance of the day. Pradhan informed that UNO had promoted this day as an observation of Non-Violence...