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Mao's Plea

Today I wake up
to the sound of pouring snow.
It was thou Mao-Tse-Tung,
I remember.
Thy madness in disguised form of reform
full of chaos and fury,
Which at this time for thee
signifies nothing.

Thou butchered not only
mine race...
but thine too.
And now thou lay
there crying in the grave
mourning and repenting…
for it is too late.

Thou not only raged mortals
but Nature too…
and now thou face nature's rage
that chill thy bones
giving thee sleepless night,
even in the grave.

And the blood of innocents
which is unfathomable
drowns thee...
and cries of innocents…
pierce thy ear
making thee deaf.

In such circumstance,
thou shout and scream
to tell the ultimate fate
to thy fellow men
but all thine effort
goes in vain.

I heard it all and Mao’s pleas.
So, here am I
to reveal and to convey
Mao's pleas to thee...
thee fellow beings of his.
Don't let Tibetan's effort go in vain.
Otherwise thou will realize
in the grave...
Thy life was spent in vain.

Contributed by
Wangdi Gyalpo
idgnaw7@yahoo.co.in
NEPAL

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Message from the Principal
In this present trend of globalization, one cannot afford to tread on the path of life as a lone figure. One cannot remain aloof from his civilization and society. read more
Message from the Rector
I may start by congratulating the members and the people behind the Central School for Tibetans Alumni Association, Darjeeling who are actively and selflessly engaged in the day to day activities of the association. Your care and concern towards your old school will certainly make a great difference to the education of the Tibetans in the long run. read more
Message from the President
Many a times we have dwelled upon the past, lived on the memories of our “ golden school days” when care, caution and concern were just strangers to us. read more

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Welcome to Our New Board Members
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GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF
CENTRAL SCHOOL FOR TIBETANS, DARJEELING
the biggest ever celebration in the school.
(19TH TO 21ST OCTOBER, 2011).

Central school for Tibetans, Darjeeeling celebrated its Golden Jubilee Celebration on 19th ,20th and 21st October ,2011. It was a grand success as commented by the chief guests and almost all who were present. It was organized jointly by the school and its Alumni Association. Following were some of the important features of the celebration.

The programme started with the arrival of the Chief Guest and other guests of Honour, Prof.Samdong Rinpoche ,a renowned scholar and Former Kalon Tripa and Ven. Karma Gelek la, Gen. Secretary, D.O.E. Dharamsala on 18th October. They were received at Bagdora by the Principal, President of Alumni Association, Tibetan Welfare Officer, and president of various Tibetan Communities of Darjeeling.

Detailed Report

Photo Gallery Updated ..... Contributed by Tenzing Choeying

NEWS UPDATES

BELATED NEWS UPDATE AND REGRET FOR THE SAME:

Due to the long and winding up works after the Golden Jubilee Celebration-2011, followed by the School’s final exam, half yearly exam and first Pre-Board exams for the month of December-2011, thereafter an evaluation work of answer books by teachers and long accounting task of its association with regard to receipt, disbursement and closing balance for the entire four years from 2007 to 2011 to be handed over to new Board, the news update could not be done in due date for which the alumni association-Darjeeling would like to express regret for the same on the genuine and ground realities for not being able to do same as before and now the exams work is over to track the news as stated by the general secretary.

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR THE GRAND SUCCESS OF GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION-2011


The outgoing executive members of alumni association would be failing its duty, if not convey *a message of very sincere gratitude* to the Chief Guests, the Special Guests, the Guest of Honors for attending the Opening and Closing functions of the Golden Jubilee of Celebration-2011 and all had graciously consented to attend the functions in spite their hectic schedule. Also each and every former staff and student who had come all the way from USA, Canada, Europe, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Dharamsala and neighboring places to attend this memorable home coming, lively interactive session of recalling the past school life and sharing a nostalgic events of erstwhile school after a gap of 50 years since its inception in 1961 and all committee members who had wholeheartedly contributed for this grand arrangement, organization and success of the 50th anniversary of Golden Jubilee Celebration of CST-Darjeeling from 19th October to 21st October’2011. The closing day was concluded with the note and promise to meet again after 5 years followed by vibrating and lively Tibetan group dance participated by all.

ELECTED NEW BOARD MEMBER AND THEIR PORTFOLOIS:

The outgoing executives members would like to wish the new set of members of alumni association who were unamiously nominated by the alumni members of Darjeeling Chapter in the recent election conducted in the month of November’2011 “a very good luck and successful endeavour” in their noble task of furthering the welfare activities of Alma-mater. The present board has the composite alumni who are hailing from different backgrounds of their fields and have rich and varied experiences. The following are new board member names along with their portfolios:

Sitting ( L to R)    1. Mr. Ngodup Tsering (Teacher)- Public Relation Officer, 2. Mr. Deepak Mishra (Teacher)-Vice President
3. Mr. Dawa Tashi (Teacher)- President, 4. Mr. Lhakchung (Office staff of TRSHC’s Office)-General Secretary, 5. Mr. Tashi Dhondup (Graphic Designer)-Joint Secretary, 6. Mrs. Cheme Choden (Hotelier)- Public Relation Officer, 7. Mrs. Sonam Choden (Hotelier)- Public Relation Officer
8. Miss. Kanchan Singh (College Student)-Public Relation Officer, 9. Mrs. Lhakpa Bhuti (Office staff of Manju shree Center of Tibetan culture)-Joint Secretary, 10. Mrs. Tashi Chokeyi (Banker)-Treasurer,   11. Mr. Wangchuk Sagarika (Hotelier)-Assistant Treasurer

THE ALUMNI CHAPTERS AND THEIR NOMINATED REPRESENTATIVES:

On 19th October’2011 (the closing day of Golden Jubilee ceremony), all alumni members had gathered in the evening in school multipurpose hall to have informal discussion on the activities of last three days of historic and memorable event of 50th anniversary commemoration. All had said and felt very happy that the school made the tremendous progress in the field of academic and co-curricular pursuits through the observation of different literary and cultural activities displayed by the student from the Nursery to senior students on the newly restored stage by the alumni association. Also the former students hailing from each decade from 1961 to 2011 had actively participated to express their opinions, shared their feeling of past and present school life and then invaluable constructive suggestion to the present students and the school development as well. At the end of this meeting, all had unanimously nominated one representative from each chapter across the exile Diasporas are mentioned as under.

COUNTRY	REPRESENTATIVE
USA	Mrs. Yangchen & Mrs. Ngawang Chodon
SWITZERLAND	Mrs. Chime
BELGIUM	Mr. Norbu Tsewang
FRANCE	Mrs. Peldon
CANADA	Mr. Tsering Chogyal & Mr. Pema Karpoche
ENGLAND	Mr. Yeshi Wangyal
NEPAL	To be nominated
BHUTAN	Mrs. Chemi Wangmo
GANGTOK	Mr. Jimpa Phuntsok
KURSEONG	Mr. Lhakchung
SONADA	Mrs. Youlu Dolma
GHOOM	Mrs. Jampa Dolma
AUSTRALIA	To be nominated

THE ALUMNI BOUGHT IMMEDIATE NEED OF FOLLOWING ARTICLES FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY BOARDER STUDENTS & DISPENSARY AS A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE TO THE ALMA-MATER BEFORE HANDING OVER TO THE NEW BOARD:

Sl No	PARTICULARS	AMOUNT (Rs)
1	Quilt	19500
2	Malmal Quilt Cover	7500
3	local made quilt	700
4	Towel	900
5	Bed sheet	960
6	Bed sheet Set	1500
7	Raymond Blanket	28881
8	Steel Bucket	4500
9	Medium Serving Spoon (Spatula)	680
10	Large Serving Spoon (Spatula)	665
11	Aluminum Kettle	2070
12	Steel Kettle	3480
13	Steel Glass	5250
14	Heavy spoon (13 dozen)	2028
15	Heavy spoon (13 dozen)	1716
16	Cello Mega Hot Pot	1890
17	Emergency light Maharaja	1050
18	25 lit S.Steel Water Filter	750
19	1 lit. Nirali thermo flask	680
20	Steel Plate	18102
21	Steel Plate	175
22	Bajaj S. Steel Mug	4740
23	Ramson Steel Mug	3550
24	Big Steel Almirah	29550
25	Medium Steel Almirah	14500
26	Mother Lap for bed wetter students	2500
27	Eureka Forbes Aquasure 20 Lit	1890
28	Water tank Siltech (200Lit)	960
29	R/well matress(3x6)	6700
30	Shisang Quilt	3900
31	Malmal Quill Cover	1500
32	Pillow	750
33	M.M Mug	270
34	Lunch hosted to new elected executive members	4000
35	6 pcs cups & Saucer for school	400
36	3 pcs dustbins for school	300
37	12 pcs curtains for school	2400
38	3 Footmat for school	1130
	Total	Rs 182017

THE CLOSING BALANCE-BUDGET OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

The Summary Statement of cash Accounts CST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-DARJEELING for the account closing as on 18/12/11

RECEIPT DISBURSEMENT CLOSING BALANCE

Rs 745073.00 Rs. 89587.00 Rs. 655486.00

Out of Rs. 6,55,485.00 ( Rupees Six Lakh Fifty Five Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Five Only) as Closing Balance, the Board members have made resolution and agreed to keep Rs. 5, 50,000.00 ( Rupees Five Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) in the fix deposit at HDFC Bank with immediate effect for a period of one year and shall be renew every year by the following office bearers of alumni association as the fixed Capital and interest so earned out of this capital will be utilized for the immediate need, welfare and developmental activities of Alma-mater as enshrined in the memorandum/constitution of Alumni Association Darjeeling in the years to come. The remaining Rs. 105485.00 (Rupees One Lakh Five Thousand Four Hundred Eighty five only) is kept in the saving account to pursue the daily transaction of all alumni related activities to new board members.

FELICITATION & APPRECIATION BY THE PRINCIPAL AND NGO TO THE OUTGOING ALUMNI MEMBERS :

On the 10th December, 2011 (Human Rights Day), all the Tibetans in Darjeeling had gathered at the school’s multipurpose hall to observe the Human rights day and commemorated the conferment of Noble Peace Prize upon the H.H the Dalai Lama on the 10th December in 1989. The Tibetan settlement officer had read out the messages of H.Holiness and followed by the Principal’s speech highlighting the occasion. On this auspicious gathering, the outgoing members have been given warm felicitations by the school’s Principal with offering of traditional Khada, Soveneir and also citation of appreciation certificate to all board members in recognition of their social services towards the Alma-mater. Also the Settlement Officer, Presidents of Parent Teacher association and Tibetan Freedom Movement had given warm sent off by offering the traditional scarf with thanks.

THE ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN OF CTSA ON THE CLOSING CEREMONY :

Shri. Apurva Chandra, IAS, Joint Secretary of Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India and Chairman, CTSA, New Delhi had very graciously consented to be the Chief Guest on the closing Ceremony “the Golden Jubilee Celebration” on 21st, October, 2011. He applauded the school authorities, staff and alumni associatiom for the wonderful preparation and organization of 50 years anniversary of school. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Special Guest, Dr. Lobsang Sangay, and Prime Minister of Tibetan Govt. in exile and Kalon for Department of Education, Dharamsala and other dignitaries on the dais for their presence on this historic moment of the Golden Jubilee Celebration. Since assuming the Chairmanship of CTSA, it was his first visit to this school and he felt very happy that the school is moving on right track in right direction. He had promised in this august gathering to look into matter of all short comings in schools under CTSA, specially the raising the norms of nutrition and diet for boarder and day scholar students which is based on old norms of 1998. Prior to this announcement, the alumni association had appeal the same to the honorable chairman. Therefore, on behalf of alumni association, the President would like to express his special and sincere thanks to him for understanding the immediate need of students with regard to basic and decent requirements of nutrition and diet along with intellectual growth of child.

THE VOTE OF THANKS BY SECRETARY OF CST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-DARJEELING

The Alumni Association would not have been in viable position, nor would the aims and objectives enshrined in the Association’s resolution been realized, if it had not been for the moral and financial support channelized by the alumni chapters spread across the world. Within a period of four years since its inception in 2007, we were able to donate a mini truck which has been widely used to transport drinking water to the school from the nearby spring to tide over the Darjeeling water crisis, assisted in arranging teachers to supervise the morning self study for day scholars, maintained the upkeep up school garden, replaced the old Public with a multi-facility one and restored the school’s auditorium stage for the Golden Jubilee Celebration. Though the tenure of the current executive members has come to an end, the outgoing board would, with the same zeal and enthusiasm, certainly like to share our experiences and lend our full support to the new executive members to further our common goal. All in all, the success of our activities has been made possible by contributions from donors who are former teachers, students, and from alumni chapters across the exile diasporas, couple with our team work and spirit under able guidance and direction of the Alumni President- Ven. Ngawang Tenzin Gyatso.

We are thankful to the school’s authorities, the Principal and the Rector, the two pillars of school for their co-operation and assistance in our joint venture in organizing for the school’s Golden Jubilee celebration. We are equally indebted to the different organizing committees for their unwavering supports in making this event a memorable one, which will be cherished by everyone for years to come. Last but not the least, Our profound thanks go out to all the participants who had come from all four corners of the world, from near and far, together at GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION as members of one family.

THANK YOU TO ALL ALUMNI CHAPTERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT:

The alumni Darjeeling would like to express a sense of gratitude to all alumni chapters and the individuals across the world for coming forward with regard to financial supports to meet the expenses towards the coming Golden Jubilee celebration (19th- 21st October, 2011).

Sl. No	Name of the Representative	Alumni Chapter	Amount (Indian currency)
1	Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche	Orissa, India	1,50,000/-
2	Mr. Rigzin Dorjee	Nepal	2,10,815/-
3	Mrs. Ngawang Choden	New York	3,63,304/-
4	Mrs. Paldon	Paris	89,430/-
5	Mrs. Palzom Lungdho	Switzerland	3327/-
6	Mr. Tsering Chogyal	Canada	85900/-
7	Mrs .Tashi Choekyi	Darjeeling, India	87,571/-
8	Mr. Jimpa Phuntsok	Gangtok, India	57,265/-
9	Cheme Wangmo	Bhutan	1,10,000/-

THANK YOU TO GAN (SIR) NORBU CHOEPHEL LA

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The CSTD Alumni Association would like to express deep sense of gratitude to Gan Norbu Choephel la, a former teacher of this school since 1961 until his departure to another school. He has kindly donated Rs.2, 50,000.00 (Rupees two lakh and fifty thousand only) through our president, Ven. Ngawang Tenzin Gyatso, to the alumni association, to

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meet the expenses towards the forthcoming Golden Jubilee programs. Besides, he had sent us some rare documents of the school dating from 1961, reflecting in the register - names of former students, their admission numbers and results, together with a number of old photos and books accumulated by him about other different schools, where he had served as a teacher. All his souvenirs would be exhibited during the Golden Jubilee anniversary. We will remember him and his family members for the thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity shown to his alma mater.

THANK YOU TO MRS. NORZIN NORBHU FOR THE DONATION:

The alumni association would like to offer sincere gratitude to Mrs. Norzin Norbhu, the administrator of Himalayan Nursery School, Darjeeling, for the donation of Rs.50,000.00 (Rupees fifty thousand only) for the preparation of Golden Jubilee celebration. She has applauded the association for the yeoman’s services that the alumni members are contributing towards the alma mater round the clock. Madam was the first volunteer teacher of the school in the early sixties. The then students fondly called her “Acha la” for her caring and affection to the new arrivals from Tibet and taught them the three ‘Rs, basic moral values, healthy living and clean surrounding, and basic crafts to girl students.


Alumnis' Outlook
CST Darjeeling is the institution that helped me find my wings to fly over the vast sea of uncertainty with some degree of confidence and intelligence. It was at this institution where I was first confronted with the real self that was incompetent but later with the guidance of teachers and the learning environment had made me realized the actual meaning of my life. It gave me a sense of responsibility and guided me towards my goal; it sharpens my focus and encourages me to excel myself to the fullest of my potential. Honestly at the time of my departure there was lots of positivity in me about my coming future, and wherever I went I never felt myself lacking in any aspect, I was totally at ease in all respect, because basic foundation that was laid at this institution was more than strong enough to withstand any test of time. I did well wherever I went, I left an impact wherever I visit, I made good friends and I was very comfortable at it. All that we practice at CST Darjeeling were actually design carefully to create a better human being. This is the school where I spent the most beautiful days of my life and although I may not have become what this institution would want me to, but whatever I learn in the process had made me a better human. So I owe a lot to this school. Thank you CST Darjeeling. Kalsang Dakpa kdhakpa@yahoo.com Nepal
Oh, it feels so good to be back, dipping back in the memories that were so long gone, almost diminishing to nothing when the site of our hall all brought back those long gone thoughts and instantly refreshed me. Though i just studied there for 4 years, my strongest memories of my school life is always lies with CST Darjeeling. There i made some unforgettable friends and of course it is where my elder Brother and Sister studied, hence, we have a strong family background as well. Last but not the least, when i first saw the school hall, I could not help but see myself swinging the rock hard Tingmo's from the hall window to the pretty ladies down there fluttering their blue skirt into the chilly Darjeeling weather. This is a great alumni to gather all the withered ex-CSTians. Bhod Gyalo Namsey namseywa@hotmail.com Boston
Thanks for this informartive website. I felt very nostalgic seeing some familair faces in the vintage photo section. I recognized the teachers and the Principal, Kugno Lhawang la. I had spent 1st through 6 or 7 grades in Darjeeling school. I have been living in the US since 1986. Nawang Phuntsog Sipur nphuntsog@fullerton.edu
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