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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.
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Contributed by
Wangdi Gyalpo
idgnaw7@yahoo.co.in
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| Message from the President |
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Vintage Exclusive |
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| DAYS |
ACTIVITIES |
COMMITTEE |
| Every Monday |
Two minutes meditation followed by other activities |
Value Education Committee |
| First Monday |
Teacher’s talk on various values |
Value Education Committee |
| Second Monday |
Identification of areas where more efforts and care are required |
Principal / Rector / Departmental in charges |
| Third Monday |
Talks on Tibetan culture by Teacher/Guest speakers |
Tibetan culture Promotion Committee |
| Fourth Monday |
Identification of common errors committed by the students in English conversation |
English Literary Committee |
| Tuesday |
Presentation of activities by different classes in turn |
The concerned Class teacher, Co-class Teacher, Monitor |
| Wednesday |
Mass P.T |
Physical Education Teacher |
| Thursday |
Book Review Presentation by students (Class conducting morning assembly activities) |
Reading Habit Inculcation Committee |
| Friday |
Presentation of activities by different classes in turn |
The concerned Class teacher, Co-class Teacher, Monitor |
| Saturday |
Community & School songs |
Music & dance Teacher |
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Date |
Activites |
Level |
Convenor |
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9.2.2010 to 11.3.2010 |
Book review presentation by students |
Class VII to X |
Reading Habit Inculcation Committee |
| 2 |
1.3.2010 |
Textbook Inspection |
Class I to IX |
Principal & Subject Teacher |
| 3 |
12.3.2010 |
Announcement of CCA Programs |
Class I to XII |
Principal |
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20.3.2010 |
Graduation Day |
Outgoing Class XII |
Cultural Committee |
| 5 |
27.3.2010 |
Cleanliness Drive |
Class I to XII |
Environmental Committee |
| 6 |
9.4.2010 |
Inter-House Poem Recitation Competition In English (Four Divisions) |
Class I to III
Class IV to V
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to X |
English Literary Committee |
| 7 |
24.4.2010 |
Inter-House Poem Recitation Competition In Tibetan (Four Divisions) |
Class I to III
Class IV to V
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to XII |
Tibetan Literary Committee |
| 8 |
1.5.2010 |
Annual Day |
Class I to XII |
Cultural Committee |
| 9 |
15.5.2010 |
Drawing/Painting Competition (Four Houses) |
Class I to III
Class IV to V
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to XII |
Creative Activities Committee |
| 10 |
22.5.2010 |
Essay Writing Competition In English (Four Divisions) |
Class VI to VIII
Class IX,X & XII |
English Literary Committee |
| 11 |
29.5.2010 |
Aptitude Test & Motivation Test |
Class X |
Guidance & Counseling Committee |
| 12 |
4.6.2010 |
Value related Movie show |
Class I to XII |
Value Education Committee |
| SUMMER VACATION FROM 6TH June TO 25TH June-2010 |
| 13 |
26.6.2010 |
Cleanliness Drive |
Class I to XII |
Environmental Committee |
| 16 |
31.7.2010 |
Value related Movie show |
Class I to XII |
Value Education Committee |
| HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION FROM 2ND AUGUST TO 14TH AUGUST-2010 |
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21.8.2010 |
Inter-House Debate Competition In Tibetan (Two Divisions) |
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to XII |
Tibetan Literary Committee |
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4.9.2010 |
Essay Writing Competition In Hindi (Three Divisions) |
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to X
Class XI to XII |
Hindi Literary Committee |
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10.9.2010 |
Poem Recitation in Hindi & Debate in Hindi |
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to XII |
Hindi Divas Committee |
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18.9.2010 |
Inter-House Skit Competition |
Class I to XII |
Cultural Committee |
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25.9.2010 |
Story Writing Competition (Three Divisions) |
Class VI to VIII
Class IX to X
Class XI to XII |
Literary Committee |
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8.10.2010 |
Annual Sports Day |
Class I to XII |
Games & Sports Committee |
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25.10.2010 |
Text Book Inspection |
Class I to IX |
Principal & Subject Teacher |
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31.10.2010 |
Cleanliness Drive |
Class I to XII |
Environmental Committee |
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Whole November 2010 |
Revisional Quiz Program |
Class I to XII |
Concerned Subject Teachers |
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27.11.2010 |
Cleanliness Drive |
Class I to XII |
Environmental Committee |
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CURRENT NEWS (updated on 17th June 2010) |
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The School through Summer Vacation |
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The summer holidays had begun from 6th June to 25th June. The students hailing from the far flung places from Orissa, Miao, Tezu, Nepal and Sikkim had left for their homes in the afternoon of 5th June. Alumni association would like to wish them a safe journey to and from homes and happy holidays with their loving parents. |
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School Inspection |
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In the middle of March-2009, Mr. V.V Prasada Rao, the Director of CTSA, Ven. Karma Gelek, the Secretary of DoE, Dharamsala and Mr. S.P Rana, Education Officer, New Delhi had inspected the school. They observed each and every classes teaching and learning transaction in addition to the various departments and hostels visits. The all aired their constructive constructions during the staff meeting for the overall improvement of school in both academic and non-academic pursuits, which were later on carried out with letter and spirit. |
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Graduation Day |
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As usual, this year too, as many as 68 students from Humanities and Commerce streams had appeared for the All India Senior School Certificate Examinations (Class XII) in the first of March. The “GRADUATION DAY” was celebrated in honor of the outgoing students on 21st May. The Chief Guest of the day was the Tibetan Welfare Officer, Mr Tsewang Tashi Karleg while the guest of honor was the President of CST Alumni Association, Ven Ngawang Tenzingla and Presidents of all NGO’s of Tibetan community. The certificates of school prefects, school captains, sport’s secretary and merit certificates were given away by the chief guest and guest of honor. They gave speeches highlighting the choice of their subjects as per interest and wish them success in their future endeavor .The school presented the colorful cultural items of song and dance to honor the day and followed by the get together small tea party. The school captains representing the outgoing students had expressed their sincere opinions and thankfulness to the Principal, the Rector and staff for bringing out to that level of “What they stand as of now” and for making a better citizen of tomorrow. |
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Annual School Day Function |
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The annual day was the most awaited event for the students who had excelled in different fields of academic and non-academic activities of the school for the previous year. It was observed on 22nd May. The chief guest for the day was Mr. Sonam Wangdi, Additional District Magistrate, who is the chairman of LAC of our school and the guest of honor was Mr. Tsewang Tashi Karley, Tibetan Welfare Officer, Darjeeling. They gave away the prizes to the position holders in academic and CCA activities for the last academic calendar year. Both had congratulated to the winners of the day and highlighted the importance of acquiring of quality education in the present age of specialization and competitive world and an active participation in all CCA activities during the school life to make way for better future and face challenges ahead. The chief guest had applauded, appreciated and congratulated the Principal and his team with team spirit over the concerted effort put in for improvement of school in physical get- up and also in the field of academic activities. |
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Alumni Sponsored Two Volunteer Teachers & One Gardener |
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As requested by the school authorities for the proper guidance and supervision of morning self studies for day scholars due to lack of necessary instruction from homes, the Alumni took it as one of the priorities to realize its objective and granted Rs.28800/- towards the salary of two teachers for 12 months for the improvement of academic standard. Also for the beautification of school garden, the salary for one gardener granted is Rs.9600/-. The total amount granted to these project is Rs. 38400/- for this year only. |
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New Members Enrolled in the Alumni Association |
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To strengthen and increased the members of Alumni association, about 29 outgoing students of class XII had voluntarily enrolled, paid membership fee for one year and filled up the necessary forms to become its members of Alumni association who had been all the time doing yeoman service for the ALUMNUS. |
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Health Inspection |
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On 28th May, Mr. Paljor Tsering, Kalon, Department of Health, CTA, Dharamsala and his entourage had paid visit to school. The Kalon gave a in depth speech about the importance of keeping oneself fit in mind and health in daily life. Both the staff and students gathered in the school Multi-purpose hall to attend his invaluable health talk. The talks were very fruitful and exhaustive and later on an interactive session was resumed with the staff and students. |
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Academic Result |
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There were no failures students from classes I to IX and XI in the last Annual and Common Annual Examinations (2009- 2010), except one in class XI. The result was AISSE (Class X)-2010 was per expectation and that of AISSCE (Class XII)-2010 was below expectation. |
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Tibetan Essay Competition |
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On 28th May, The Manjhushree Centre of Tibetan Culture, Darjeeling had organized the Inter-school Tibetan Essay Competition. This competition was based “On the spot essay writing” from the given ten topics covering the wide range from the environmental protection to preservation of one’s culture and language. Our school secured first position on the essay competition amongst the many schools. The alumni congratulate the school for being the winner of the literary competition. |
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Poem Recitation Competition |
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On 28th May, Inter House English Poem Recitation competition for the Junior and Senior levels was conducted. At the junior level, TRIRAL HOUSE stood first, TRISONG HOUSE got second and NYATRI HOUSE secured third. While at the senior level, NYATRI HOUSE stood first, followed by TRIRAL & TRISONG HOUSES were placed second and third respectively.
On 03rd June, Inter House Tibetan Poem Recitation competition for the Primary level was organized. The first position was begged by TRISONG HOUSE, then second by SONGTSEN HOUSE & third by NYATRI HOUSE.
On 4th June, Inter House Tibetan Poem Recitation competition for Junior and Senior levels was conducted. The first position was begged by Trisong House, second by Songsten House and third by both Nyatri and Triral Houses. |
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Educational Excursion |
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Soon after the annual and common examination, the students of classes IX to XI were taken out to Educational excursion on 28th & 29th April with an escort by teachers to Kalimpong and Gangtok. They had visited interesting places of Gangtok like Jogriwaterfall, Deorali monastery, Tibetology, Smileland known for the rock garden and swimming pool . In Kalimpong, they visited the science city known for displaying the early replicas of different Dinosaurs and many models of Physical science. In the main auditorium of it, they had hands-on experiments and learned the cause and effect of basic science. It was, in fact very educative and increased the scientific temperament from the first hand information. |
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Padmajanaidu Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute |
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On 30th April, students of Primary classes from I to V visited Zoo and Mountaineering institute which is about 4 Kms. from school on foot. They took keen interest and enthused to see various species of flora and fauna inhabiting in the Himalayan region. Also they witnessed the museum of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and learned a lot about the place, people, culture, religion, costume, climate, vegetation, occupation of people, great legendary of India’s and world’s climbers. They could linked what they learned in the class. |
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Participation of Safety Traffic Week |
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The senior students took part in the observance of safety Traffic week organized by Darjeeling Police. Our students had actively participated to create an awareness of safe driving and parking at the right place for a week. Our school stood third position at the inter-school elocution contest and second position in slogan competition. The Principal congratulated the winners for keeping up the image of the school and also applauded the teachers who guided and instill confidence to the participants. |
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Infrastructure Development |
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- All the old and obsolete furniture in the Multipurpose hall have been replaced by new to ease the students to sit comfortable while studying and during their meals.
- New two storey building for kitchen and dining hall is completed after demolishing the old one storey kitchen. Ground floor is for Kitchen while the first floor is for dining hall with capacity to accommodate the boarder students. There is a provision of new marble dining table and new bench
- Three staff quarters is also completed
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Ongoing Project |
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- The football stadium in the main ground.
- The sewerage line and safety tank for Girl’s and Staff quarter.
- Renovation of School chapel attached with hall.
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| INAUGURAL CEREMONY AND HANDING OVER OF MINI WATER TRUCK TO THE SCHOOL BY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ON THE AUSPICIOUS DAY OF H.H. THE DALAI LAMA’S BIRTH DAY.....more photos |
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| 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
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