Named after Queen Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah, Shree Ratna secondary School was established around 2015 B.S. The school was established after the Queen visited Manpang and surrounding areas and saw the need for a school there, so children from surrounding areas can have access to education without having to travel from very distant places. The school is about 165 km from Kathmandu. The population in the community is about 150-200 people. The majority of people in the community are Gurung, making up about 50% of the population. 25% of the population are Magars and the rest of the 25% is a mix of other castes, mainly Janjati/ Dalit. The majority of the people are Buddhists and Hindus with some Christians. Shree Ratna Secondary School is the only secondary school in Maygde-6. Students travel from villages as far as three hours away to study here. There used to be a high population of about 500 to 600 students in this school before. However, the number of students has decreased to 1…

Established in 2036 B.S., Shree Mithila Secondary School was created to uplift local education. Initially serving individuals deeply committed to education from Kachuri, it began by teaching up to Class Six before gradually expanding to include Class 8. Currently, the school hosts six permanent primary teachers and, since 2078, has extended its curriculum to secondary education. Starting Grade 10 classes in 2079 was a pivotal moment. The teaching team comprises one permanent lower secondary educator, six primary teachers, two relief instructors, two Early Childhood Development (ECD) support workers, and one grant-supported teacher, totaling 14 educators. The majority of teachers hold bachelor's and master's degrees, enabling them to teach across both primary and secondary levels due to limited staffing. Despite challenges, the school is actively seeking solutions. It operates with two concrete and one semi-concrete building, relying solely on government grants without additional…

Shree Saraswoti Namuna School lies in Khairenitar, Tanahun. The legend here is that due to the area’s geography, a resident named this place Khairenitar. It is the oldest school in the community. The school recently celebrated its 61st year of establishment day. The school has a total of 350 students enrolled in the current academic year. It takes about six hours to reach this school if we catch the local bus from Kathmandu. The most convenient way to reach the school is to take a bus to Pokhara and asked to be dropped in Khairenitar. The school lies near the highway of Pokhara - a 45 minute’s drive from Damauli and about an hour from Pokhara. A mixed community with bout 60% of the community is Brahmin, whereas the rest 40% includes Dalit and Janajatsi. But, in terms of the school scenario, there are about 70% of students come from the Dalit community, 20% from Janajati, and 10% from the Brahmin community. A small community with only about 500 members is located within the…

Shree Secondary School, situated in the peaceful Laliya village within the Mithila Bihari Municipality; 05, Dhanusha, was founded in 2028 BS. While it provides education to the community, it's facing limited road access. Currently, the school is renovating its infrastructure, aiming to boost educational quality and support local economic growth. The school's mission is to enhance education in the area and instill values in children aged 4 to 16. The academic programs extend up to the secondary level, with students in classes 8 and 10 sitting for district and secondary education exams. To promote overall development, the school organizes sports events and is constructing its building while offering computer lab facilities. Laliya, primarily home to the Madhesi community—Mandal, Rajak, Sah, Das, and Mukhiya—receives strong local support. With a student population of 500 to 600, the school faces challenges like language barriers, transportation issues, and sanitation needs. TFN has…

Shree Janta Madhyamik Vidyalaya, situated in Kajra Ramaul within Mithilabihari Nagarpalika-04, Dhanusha district, stands as a beacon of educational excellence since its establishment in 2008. Committed to providing quality education to all, irrespective of background or socioeconomic status, the school aims for inclusive education, nurturing a passion for learning, and shaping well-rounded individuals poised to contribute to society. Driven by the vision of equitable education access and holistic student development, the school focuses on cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and nurturing responsible citizens and future leaders. Operating from Bal Bikash (Primary) to +2 levels, Shree Janta Madhyamik Bidhyalaya strongly emphasizes holistic student growth, balancing academic excellence with a rich array of extracurricular activities like sports, cultural events, and diverse clubs, fostering teamwork, leadership, and discipline among students. Within the tranq…

According to the locals of the community, Shree Deep Narayan Adarsh school is very prestigious because the founder of the school Mr. Deep Narayan was awarded with "Gorkha Dakshin Bahu Takma” by Late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah because Mr. Narayan realized that the community could only flourish through education. The school was established in 2028 BS and in the academic year, 2075 - 2076 BS, there were a total of 1,018 students studying in the school. The school represents teamwork and engagement as its core value which can be seen among the staff members and teachers. All the teachers share their ideas and implications for the sustainable progress and prosperity of the students and the school. The school has various facilities for its students such as computer lab, however, due to the lack of trained personnel the laboratory is not functioned and utilized properly. Moreover, science and mathematics laboratories are also being constructed for the students. However, one of the maj…

Gyan Batika school is one of the first schools of Subarnapur. Established in 2046 B.S.(1990 A.D.), this school now has more than 500 students enrolled. The students belong to diverse ethnicities like Tamang, Newar, Brahmin, Tharu, and Yadav. With the majority of the students being females, the school stands against the deep-rooted patriarchy prevailing in society. One of the pressing challenges to school administration has been students bunking classes. Only 60% of the students getting admission are present during the classes, the rest of the students only appear to give their exams. Absenteeism is a major problem in this school. The infrastructure of the school is good with a canteen, computer lab, library and a Saraswoti temple on this school's premises. Despite the good infrastructure, the school currently needs books, sports equipment, band projectors for the holistic development of the students. Water tanks and dustbins have also become a need for proper hygiene. The schoo…

Nestled in the heart of Bijayabasti within Thori Rural Municipality, Shree Secondary School thrives in a vibrant community approximately 45 KM away from Birgunj. Accessible via the Midhill Highway, the school enjoys a well-connected setting, a one-hour commute from the city, served by a daily local bus at 3 PM. With a diverse student body of 700, supported by 12 teachers and 3 Teach For Nepal Fellows, the school reflects a 60-40 male-female ratio, representing predominantly Newar and Tamang communities, with Brahmin, Chhetris, and Dalit as minorities. Despite challenges, the school excels academically within the Parsa cluster where Teach For Nepal operates, although aspirations for higher education abroad often meet financial limitations, leading some students to pursue low-paying jobs in Gulf countries. The school's Management Committee actively engages in its growth of the school. Partnering with Surya Nepal, Teach For Nepal began placing Fellows since 2018. While basic amenit…

With more than 1300 students studying from playgroup to grade 12, Nepal Rastriya Secondary School is one of the largest schools in the area. The students are mostly Tharus and Yadavs. Most of the students speak Bhojpuri as their mother tongue, with little knowledge about Nepali and English language. The students in grades 9 and 10 still find it hard to form a correct sentence in the English language. The students of Nepal Rastriya Secondary School belong to an agricultural background and their economic condition is very poor but this does not stop the children from going to school and learning. The students travel 5-7 km every day to reach the school. Some of the students do not have shoes or backpacks. They only have a shirt to wear during the harsh winter months but these factors have not affected their attendance in the classrooms. The students have a hunger to learn and thus, the dropout rates of the school are also very low. The students have the potential and know the va…

Shree Nepal National Higher Secondary School, Nichuta, located in the metropolitan city of Birgunj, was established in the year 2021 BS. The people in the community live harmoniously despite the heterogeneity of religions followed since 65% of people follow Hinduism while the others follow Islam. Being nearby the Birgunj bazaar, the total number of students was more than 1000 in the academic year 2075 – 2076 BS and is estimated to increase next year as well. With the significant increment of the number of students, the school has become technology savvy by installing WIFI facilities in the school premises. They aim to set up smart boards in the school to approach animated and visual ways of learning and teaching. The school also has a well-equipped and resourceful library, science and computer laboratories. However, the computer lacks a projector in the computer lab. As a part of physical growth for students, the school has a huge playground with sports materials. The ground is …