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Shree Chhimkeshwary Secondary School

Location : Bhange,Abu Khaireni,04,Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality,Tanahun

Established : 2019 B.S. (1962 A.D.)

Grades : ECD to Grade 10

Total Students : 164

Total Teachers & Staff : 16

Community : Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, and Chepang

Distance : 45 minutes by jeep, 2-3 hours on foot from Abu Khaireni Bazar

Shree Chhimkeshwary Secondary School is located in the beautiful village of Bhange, within the Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality. The school serves students from ages 3 to 17, offering education from Early Childhood Development (ECD) through to Grade 10. The school is attended primarily by Magar students, although there are some students from other ethnic communities.
The school has 11 classrooms spread across five buildings, including three one-storey buildings and two two-storey buildings. The classrooms are spacious and well-equipped, with enough desks and benches for students.
The community of Bhange, though economically poor, is rich in culture, with a strong agricultural base and a tradition of hospitality. The school launched the Saathi Teachers Programme in 2080 B.S. Dhan Bahadur Saud and Ajay Khadka are currently working as Saathi Teachers to further enhance its educational offerings. The school is led by Principal Rajendra Neupane and SMC Head Srijana Khawas, who are committed to advancing the educational experience in Bhange.

Shree Chandidevi Basic School

Location : Purlung,Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality,,Tanahun

Established : 2036 BS

Grades : ECD to Grade 8

Total Students : 72

Total Teachers & Staff : 11

Community : Gurung, Magar, Bhujel

Distance : 6-7 hours on foot, 3 hours by jeep from dumre bazar

Shree Chandidevi Basic School is located in the rural settlement of Purlung, serving a small but diverse community of Gurung, Magar, and Bhujel ethnicities. The school offers education from ECD through to Grade 8, with students ranging from age 3 to 15 years.

The school is relatively remote, requiring a long walk or jeep ride from Dumre Bazar. School has four buildings, including one two-storey structure. Led by Principal Ram Lal B.K. and SMC Head Tul Bahadur Gurung, the school is committed to fostering student growth.

Shree Chandidevi Basic School has been a part of the Saathi Teachers Programme since 2080 B.S.. Jaya Baidhakota and Bishal Ale Magar are working as Saathi Teachers as an initiative that has enhanced teaching quality and improved student outcomes.

Shree Chandrodaya Secondary School

Location : Samastipur,Abu Khaireni,01,Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality,Tanahun

Established : 2031 B.S. (1974 A.D.)

Grades : ECD to Grade 8

Total Students : 75

Total Teachers & Staff : 16

Community : Gurung, Brahmin, Chettri

Distance : 2 hours on foot or 30 minutes by jeep from Dumre Bazar

Shree Chandrodaya Secondary School is located in the charming village of Samastipur, offering education from ECD through to Grade 8 for children aged 3 to 15. The school serves a community of 50-60 households with a mix of Gurung, Brahmin, and other ethnic groups.
The school has seven buildings, including a three-storey building, two two-storey buildings, and five one-storey buildings. These buildings provide ample space for the students, with facilities such as desks, benches, and technology like whiteboards and Wi-Fi.
The school has been involved in the Saathi Teachers Programme since 2080 B.S. This program, supported by dedicated Saathi Teachers Sunita Sherchen and Sanjita Shrestha, has enriched the learning experience and contributed positively to student growth. Principal Dhruba Sedhai and SMC Head Om Maya Gurung lead the school with dedication, ensuring a positive impact on the local community through education.

Shree Saraswati Basic School

Location : Lapse,Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality,08,Sindupalchok

Established : 2046 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 116

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Tamang

Distance : 2 hours in-vehicle and four hours walk from Melamchi pul Bazar

Shree Saraswati Basic School, located in the Tamang-majority village of Lapse in Nepal, offers education from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to grade five, serving 116 students aged 3 to 15. Classrooms are furnished with desks, benches, and whiteboards. Lapse is situated at around 1300 meters in altitude and home to about 125 households. Known for their rich cultural heritage, the Tamang people of Lapse are subsistence farmers who grow rice, wheat, maize, millet, and barley and maintain strong Buddhist traditions originating from Tibetan roots. Dinesh Kumar Singh is principal and Rohit Man Tamang is SMC head of School. The Saathi Teachers Programme began at the school in 2019, in a pilot phase where Juna Lamichhane and Nirmala Shrestha are working as Saathi Teachers to enhance educational support through trained teaching assistants, bringing enriched learning experiences to this remote, culturally vibrant community.

Shree Golmeswori Basic School

Location : Taar,Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality,,Sindupalchok

Established : 2008 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 8

Total Students : 255

Total Teachers & Staff : 12

Community : Brahmin, Chhetri, Newar, Tamang, Dalit

Distance : an hour's drive fromMelamchi or 2.5 hours walk

Shree Golmeswori School, established in 2008 BS, serves approximately 255 students from Nursery to grade 8, offering education in Nepali for all subjects except English educating children aged 3 to 17. Situated in the village of Taar at an altitude of around 1800 meters, encompassing about 150 households. Known for its rainy summers, cold winters, and warm, sunny weather through most of the year, Taar experiences sporadic electricity supply. Despite economic hardships, Taar residents maintain a strong cultural heritage and warm hospitality. The principal of the School is Bishwanath Poudel and Prem Bahadur Deoja is SMC head. Shree Golmesori School joined the Saathi Teachers Programme in 2019 A.D. Chanda Thapa and Shrijana Duwal are working as Saathi Teachers for enhancing educational support for this remote, culturally rich community.

Shree Bachchalamai Basic School

Location : Lekharka,Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality,06,Sindupalchok

Established : 2046 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 122

Total Teachers & Staff : 8

Community : Tamang, Brahmin, Chhetri

Distance : an hours drive from Melamchi or a 2.5-hour walk

Shree Bachhalamai Basic School serves 122 students aged 3 to 14, has relatively large class sizes adequately furnished with desks, benches, and whiteboards. Situated at an altitude of about 1800 meters and serving around 100 households. The village is a blend of Tamang, who trace their roots to Tibetan Buddhism, and Brahmin/Chhetri communities, who practice Hinduism. Shree Bachhalamai Basic School joined the Saathi Teachers Programme in 2019 where Puspa Raj Chaudhary and Kabita Karki are currently working as Saathi Teachers for the better education and creative environment for students. The school is supported by principal Babu Tamang and SMC head Jetha Bomjam Tamang.

Shree Bhotenamlang Secondary School

Location : ,Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality,,Sindupalchok

Established : 2017 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 10

Total Students : 700

Total Teachers & Staff : 21

Community : Tamang, Brahmin, Chhetri, Newar

Distance : an hours drive from Melamchi or a 2.5-hour walk

Shree Bhotenamlang School, located in a large Tamang village, serves about 700 students from ECD to grade 10. Bhotenamlang, situated at 1800 meters, predominantly Tamang, with roots in Tibetan Buddhism, the village displays its heritage through stupas, prayer flags, and a Guru Rinpoche monument. Gopi Parajuli is Principal and Bardan Tamang is SMC head of school. The Saathi Teachers Programme began supporting the school in 2023 to strengthen local education further. Samagya Bhatta and Samiksha Prasai are working as Saathi Teachers unlocking the key of better education.

Shree Satkanyadevi Basic School

Location : Bhotang,Paanchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality,04,Sindupalchok

Established : 2064 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 3

Total Students : 87

Total Teachers & Staff : 6

Community : Tamang

Distance : an hours drive from Melamchi or a 2.5-hour walk

Shree Saatkanya Devi Basic School, established in 2064 BS, educates 87 students from Nursery to grade 3, with five teachers where all subjects except English are taught in Nepali, serving children aged 3 to 10. Located in Bhotang, a culturally rich and geographically diverse area within Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, the village’s name signifies a "hidden, sacred place" in Tibetan. The Saathi Teachers Programme was introduced here in 2019 as part of its pilot phase to enhance local education. The principal of Shree Saatkanya Devi Basic School is Dhak Bahadur Tamang and SMC head is , with Bijay Bhaidakota and Umesh Adhikari serving as Saathi Teachers.

Shree Suryodaya Basic School

Location : Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality - 01,,Tanahu,Gandaki Province

Established : 2012 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 78

Total Teachers & Staff : 9

Community : Magar, Bhujel, Gurung, and Bishwakarma

Distance : 2 km from Prithvi Highway

Shree Suryodaya Basic School is an English medium primary school located in Aanbookhaireni-1, Aanbookhaireni RM, Tanahun District. Established in 2012 BS, the school offers education from ECD to Grade 5, serving children aged 3 to 11 years. The school is conveniently located just 2 km from the Prithvi Highway, making it easily accessible to students and families in the surrounding communities.

The school is housed in four well-maintained buildings, each constructed with concrete and tin roofs. These buildings contain a total of 10 classrooms, which are equipped with whiteboards, desks, and benches to create a conducive learning environment. Additionally, the school provides modern facilities such as a library, a computer room, and a science lab to enhance the educational experience of its students.

Shree Suryodaya Basic School is our newest partner school from 2082 B.S and Priya Karki and Shisir Tamang are currently working as Saathi Teachers contributing to the improvement of primary education and fostering a dynamic learning environment in this culturally rich community.

Shree Satkanyamati Secondary School

Location : Gunsa,Upper Indrawati Valley,5,Sindhupalchowk

Established : 2018 B.S

Grades : ECD to Grade 10

Total Students : 443

Total Teachers & Staff : 18

Community : Tamang, Newar and Dalit

Distance : 6 hours walk from Melamchi

Shree Satkanyamati Secondary School is located in Gunsa, Upper Indrawati Valley, Sindhupalchowk, within the Panchpokhari Rural Municipality. Established in B.S. 2018, the school offers education from ECD to Grade 10, serving children aged 3 to 15 years. The school is approximately 6 hours walk from Melamchi, with travel time varying depending on the condition of the newly constructed dirt roads.

The school is housed in a well-equipped building, with spacious classrooms furnished with desks, benches, and whiteboards to create a conducive learning environment. The school also has access to desktop computers, laptops, and a computer room for students to develop digital skills, however, it is not fully functional. The school is also equipped with a library containing a variety of books appropriate for students across all grades. The medium of instruction is primarily Nepali, with textbooks provided in Nepali for all subjects except English.

Shree Satkanyamati Secondary School is our newest partner school from 2082 B.S and Joshana Byanjankar and Diya Tamang are currently working as Saathi Teachers contributing to the improvement of primary education and fostering a dynamic learning environment in this culturally rich community.

Shree Shanti Basic School

Location : Parche, Bandipur-02, Tanahun,,,

Established : 2010 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 41

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Pre-dominance of Gurung, Magar and Chettri

Distance : 6 KM from Bandipur Bajar

Shree Shanti Adarbhut Bidhyalaya is located in Parche, Bandipur-02, Tanahun, approximately 6km from Bandipur Bazaar. Established in 2010 BS, the school has a long-standing presence in the community. As a basic school, it offers classes from ECD to Grade 5 and currently serves 41 students. The school primarily caters to children from nearby communities, with some students walking as far as 2 to 3 kilometres each day to attend classes. In recent years, however, the school has been facing a concerning trend of student dropouts.Most students come from low-income households, and the school community is predominantly made up of Gurung, Magar and Chettri ethnic groups.

Shree Shanti Adarbhut Bidhyalaya is among the newest additions to the Saathi Teachers Programme, following a partnership established with Bandipur Rural Municipality in late 2082. Saathi Teachers are set to begin teaching in the school from Baisakh 2083.

The school is connected to Bandipur Bazaar by a daily local bus that departs at 9 am and returns in the evening, providing a consistent, but limited transport link with the bazaar. A notable detail about the school is that its current principal is also a former student, reflecting a deep and personal connection to the institution.

Shree Padma Adarbhut Bidhyalaya

Location : Sukaura, Bandipur-03, Tanahun,,,

Established : 2014 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 55

Total Teachers & Staff : 8

Community : Magar and Gurung

Distance : 8km from Bandipur Bajar

Established in 2014 B.S., Shree Padma Adarbhut Bidhyalaya is located in Sukaura, Bandipur-03, Tanahun, approximately 8 km from Bandipur Bazaar. The school serves 55 students, primarily from the Magar and Gurung communities.

Situated at the heart of the community, the school is easily accessible, with most students walking 15 to 20 minutes to attend classes. It offers education from ECD to Grade 5. While Saathi Teachers will be residing within the community, the community is connected to Bandipur Bazaar by a daily local bus service that departs at 9 am and returns at 5 pm.

Shree Padma Adarbhut Bidhyalaya is one of the two newest schools to join the Saathi Teachers Programme under a partnership with Bandipur Rural Municipality. Saathis set to begin their journey at the school from Baisakh 2083 (April 2026) .

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