Date: August 07, 2008
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At the end of this eventful academic year, we would like to thank all the members of the Rato Bangala family for putting in the hard work required to fulfill the ambitious visions of RBS. The TEAM spirit that is at the core of the school has enabled us to complete yet another successful year. Fuel CrisisFor the first time in the 16-year history of the school, we were unable to serve lunch for a few days this year due to the shortage of cooking gas. We set our priority--to continue to open school as long as we could--and cut down on dining hall facilities instead. Thanks also goes to Dakchinkali Yatayat and Mr. Kiran Thapa for ensuring that we did not miss a single school day during the crisis.Change in School TimingAs announced earlier, the school day at Rato Bangala School will be moved ahead by 30 minutes. Teachers and students will be in school by 8:00 am, morning assembly will begin at 8:15 and classes will begin 8:30 am. The school will close at 3:00 p.m. for most students but at 4:00 p.m. for grades IX-A2 and teachers. On days that we have after-school activities, school will close at 4:00 pm.Clothes for the NeedyWe would like to thank all the families that donated clothes to Nyanopan. Your help is much appreciated. Leela Thapa, Karan Thakur, Sriya Pant and Cecelia Rana, the A Level students coordinating the clothes drive for Nyanopan, also need to be thanked for their sustained effort.Use of Proceeds from West Side StoryAs you are aware, the Rs. 250,000 raised from ticket sales to the A-level play West Side Story was given to Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre (SGNHC) for heart operations for needy youth. This was our first youth-to-youth charity. SGNHC and Dr. Bhagwan Koirala have put the money to good use. Below are details about those who benefited.
Brilliance in Nepal 2007Cambridge International Examinations and British Council hosted an award ceremony at Hotel Yak and Yeti on 25 March, 2008, to celebrate the achievements of A-Level students in Nepal. Rato Bangala students received an unprecedented number of awards in a wide range of subjects, demonstrating yet again that RBS stands for quality at an international level. Some of our students secured the highest marks in the world as well as in Nepal. We would like to extend our congratulations to the students and to the RBS staff and teachers who over the years so painstakingly groomed students who can show this kind of result. We would also like to thank the parents of the award winners, who worked together with the teachers to help their children grow so well. Below are those who received awards.Top in Nepal AS Level Chemistry: Gajendra M. Rijal General Paper: Srishti Adhikari Top in Nepal A Level Biology: Abhishek Chhetri Business Studies: Niki Shrestha Chemistry: Prajesh Adhikari Economics: Saugat Bhattarai Mathematics: Aalok Raj Pandey Physics: Gajendra M Rijal Sociology: Milap Dixit Top in Nepal across any 3 A Levels and 1 AS Level Aayush Khadka Top in the world AS Level Language and Literature in English: Aayush Khadka Top in the world A Level Psychology: Srishti Adhikari We take this opportunity to underscore the fact that students who develop good work habits are the ones who are at the top. They are those who receive support and guidance at home and who have a positive attitude towards work. In order to ensure that your children perform to the best of their abilities, it is important that they begin when they are young. Grade 1 AdmissionsSixty new students will join us in grade I in the new academic year. As in the past we could not take in all the students though we wanted to.Sports DayThis year's Sports Day was quite different from those of the previous years. All the teachers got involved in the preparations and took charge of the four houses. They made sure each house did a wonderful job at putting up the PT displays led by Ms. Bilquees Banu. We have to congratulate the PE teachers, Mr. Krishna Thapa and Mr. Kiran Maharjan for the hard work they put into organising such a successful event. The junior school (Grades I - IV) held their Sports Day on 13 December, 2007; and the middle school (Grades V - VIII) had it the next day.The results were as follows:
Trip HighlightsDespite the fuel crisis, we managed to take the students on numerous field trips this term.Himalayan Mountaineering Institute:As is RBS tradition, Grade IX student spent two exciting weeks at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling. The adventure course that HMI offers continues to be a life-changing experience for our students. Their adventure continued till they reached home since they had to face the challenges of a flight cancellation and a bandh on the way back.Home and School VisitsGrade I students visited families as part of their study of, the family and the community. Grade 1A went to Aaryan's house, 1B to Snigdha's house and 1C to Sorasak's house. We thank the parents for sharing their homes and spending their time with the Grade I students. Grade I also visited Bright Horizon Childrens Home in Matatirtha.Hatchery and Bread FactoryGrade II visited the hatchery located in Balaju and the bread factory in Patan Industrial Estate.Paper Recycling Factory and Patan Industrial EstateGrade III went to Nepal Handicraft Factory and Patan Industrial estate to study the process of making various goods and to learn about interdependencePottery and Mask-Making in Thimi and Dipankar BuddhaAs part of their study of Kathmandu and its culture, Grade IV visited Kathmandu Durbar Square. They visited the potters in Thimi and participated in the Dipankar Buddha festival as well.Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal Tourism Board and MoreAs part of their study of Nepal, Grade V visited Changunarayan, the Museumof Ethnic Diversity at the Nepal Tourism Board, the Garden of Dreams, Keshar Mahal and Nag Bahal (Dipankar Buddha).Bhakta Prasad Bhyaguto in FrenchSelected Grade V students participated in the release of Bhakta Prasad in French at the Alliance Francaise. Grade V students performed Tin ko Twak an original song created by RBS teachers to celebrate Bhaktays life. This performance definitely added quality to the book launch.Grade VI CampingThe students of Grade VI went camping at the Godavari School premises and had a memorable experience. We would like to thank St Xaviers Godavari for welcoming our students and providing them with a safe environment for camping each year.Grade VI also went to Jagadamba Press and Himalmedia as part of their study of printing, publishing and producing a newspaper. Pashupatinath TempleGrade VIII went to Pashupati a day before Shivaratri as part of their study of Hinduism in their Social Studies unit on Comparative Religion.Hotels, Banks, Restaurants and Other BusinessesThe Business Studies students of A1 had to do research on various business-related topics over the winter vacation and prepare a presentation. Fifteen groups prepared a wide range of interesting case studies on organizations such as Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Shangrila Hotel, RK Jewellers, Ying Yang Restaurant, and Nabil Bank. The A2 students constituted the audience and got enthusiastically involved asking the A1 students thought-provoking questions. The winners Darshan Shakya and Shradha Poudel (first), Suraj Bajracharya and Kashu Dhakwa (second) and Vipassana Karmacharya and Sama Shrestha (third). They were awarded certificates during the morning assembly. Overall the students learnt a lot during this Business Studies unit.Alice in Wonderland and To Sir with LoveStudents of Grade V were invited to watch a performance of Alice In Wonderland at Lincoln School and the A level students enjoyed a performance of To Sir with Love at the British School. |
Art HighlightsThe third term has been a wonderful teaching/learning experience in the art department. Some of the highlights were the woodwork project of grade VI, the quilt done by grade V and the sculptures of grade VIII. The students of grade VII also made abstract paintings. Out of these, thirty five paintings were selected to feature as cover picture for Cornice. Teachers and artists were invited to judge. Manisha Khadga, Priyanka Vaidya and Sudhab Sharma stood third, second and first respectively. The judges were highly impressed with the quality of the paintings. Congratulations Grade VII. You will see samples of the art work in the upcoming Cornice magazine.School-wide Science QuizThis term saw the A Level Science students busy making the School-wide Science quiz a grand success. A team of A Level students was in charge of organising efficiently the different four categories. The quiz was a great learning experience for all involved. The care with which the student coordinators built the question bank and organised the format for each session was impressive. A wide range of stimulating and challenging questions were prepared to stretch young minds. We would like to thank the student coordinators of the quiz:
Grades I-III
Grades IV-VI
Grades VII-IX
A LevelsThe A Level students were given the opportunity to form their own teams. The response was very positive. Four teams qualified for the finals, which were held on 12 March, 2008, in the auditorium.
We would like to thank the Science teachers, Ms. Anamika Shrestha, Ms. Sura Karki, Mr. Kumar Sedhai and Ms. Reena Chand for facilitating the student coordinators and making the quiz a grand success. Inter-Grade/House Poetry RecitationStudents of grades I-VIII took part in the Inter-Grade/House Poetry Recitation competition and given below are the winners.
DebateAbhishek Parajuli and Yuvash Vaidya from A1 participated in the Inter-College English Debate Competition organised by the Literary Club of St. Marys Higher Secondary School on March 29, 2008. The topics of their debate were You should work to fulfill your dreams and not to earn money and Child labour is not the exploitation of the child There were 12 teams participating in the Competition. Abhishek and Yuvash were awarded certificates of appreciation.Someone to Run WithThe Israeli Embassy selected Rato Bangala School to screen the winner of the Israeli Film Academy 2006 award. Someone to Run With was based on a book by author David Grossman. The grade 9 and A1 students watched the film on Wednesday, 19 March, 2008. Filled with suspense and heartfelt drama, it sent the viewers on a riveting ride through the streets of Jerusalem at the end of a golden retrievers leash.Mini College Fair at RBSLinden Educational Services (USA) conducted a college fair for A Level students in February. The group consisted of admissions directors from the following six colleges:Antenna FoundationAkanchha Karki of A Level got selected as a child journalist for Antenna Foundation, an organisation that is collaborating with Search for Common Ground Nepal to produce radio programmes on childrens issues which are broadcasted every Saturday. Akanchha is actively involved in this programme.New A Level AdmissionsThe admission process for the new A Level class has begun. Forms will be distributed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from 28 March to 4 April and from 15 to 21 April.
And wish you a very happy New Year 2065. |
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