Saathi

Shree Setidevi Basic School

Location : Tungathali,Tripurasundari RM,1,Sindhuplachok

Established : 2055 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 69

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Gurung, Chhetri, Brahmin and Thami.

Distance : 2 hours by jeep and bus, 4-5 hours walk from Barabise Bazaar

Shree Setidevi Basic School is located in Tungathali village, Tripurasundari RM, Ward 1, and was established in 2055 B.S. The school offers education from ECD training to Class 5 for children aged 3 to 12 years. It takes approximately 4-5 hours on foot or 2 hours by jeep to reach Barabise Pul Bazaar from Tungathali.
The school has two buildings: a one-story building for ECD to Class 2 and a two-story building with an office room and 3 classrooms. The classrooms are spacious and well-equipped with desks, benches, whiteboards, Wi-Fi, two computer sets, and a smartboard. The school has a 93% Thami student population, with the remainder from other ethnic groups.
The Saathi teachers programme started in this school in the year 2079 B.S. Currently Saathi teachers Diwas Narayan Chaudhary and Yasdda Dhakal are working there, creating a beautiful bond with the school and community.

Shree Ganesh Basic School

Location : Latu,Tripurasundari RM,02,Sindhuplachok

Established : 2047 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 69

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Chhetri, Brahmin and Thami

Distance : 2-3 hours by jeep and bus, 3-4 hours walk from Barabise Bazaar

Shree Ganesh Basic School is located in Latu village, Tripurasundari RM, Ward 2, and was established in 2047 B.S. The school provides education from ECD training to Class 5 for children aged 3 to 12 years. The school is about a 4-5 hour walk or 3 hours by jeep from Barabise Pul Bazaar.

The school consists of a three-story building that houses classrooms for ECD to Class 5, as well as an office room. The classrooms are spacious and well-equipped with desks, benches, and whiteboards. The school also has Wi-Fi and one computer. About 97% of the students belong to the Thami community (i.e. marginalized community).

The Saathi Teachers Programme was started in this school in the year 2079 B.S. Roman Shrestha and Sajana Sunar are currently working as Saathi Teachers for helping children grow into the changemakers their communities need.

Shree Kalika Secondary School

Location : Tekanpur,Tripurasundari RM,06,Sindhuplachok

Established : 2024 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 10

Total Students : 59

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Gurung, Chhetri, Brahmin, Newar and Thami

Distance : 2 hours by jeep and bus, 3-4 hours walk from Barabise Bazaar

Shree Kalika Secondary School in Tekanpur, Tripurasundari RM, Ward 6, was established in 2024 B.S. and provides education from ECD training to Class 12 for students aged 3 to 20 years. About 50% of the students are from the Thami community, with the remaining 45% coming from other ethnic groups.

The school has three three-story buildings with spacious classrooms, each adequately furnished with desks, benches, and whiteboards. The community is diverse, including Thami, Bahun, Chhetri, and Newar ethnicities. To reach the school, it takes about 2 hours by foot or 1 hour by local bus from Khadichaur Bazaar.

The Saathi Teachers Programme was started in this school in the year 2079 B.S. Himali Jirel and Namrata Singh are currently working as a Saathi Teachers as a they are committed towards creating positive environment for students learnings

Shree Nandaladevi Basic School

Location : Lungurpa,Tripurasundari RM,02,Sindhuplachok

Established : 2046 B.S.

Grades : ECD to Grade 5

Total Students : 45

Total Teachers & Staff : 7

Community : Gurung, Chhetri, Brahmin and Thami

Distance : 2 hours by jeep and bus, 3-4 hours walk from Barabise Bazaar

Shree Nandaladevi Basic School, established in 2046 B.S., is located in Lungurpa, Tripurasundari RM, Ward 2. It offers education from ECD to Class 5 for children aged 3 to 12. The school is about 3-4 hours on foot or 2.5 hours by jeep from Barabise Pul Bazar and serves around 35 households.

The school has two buildings: a one-story building for ECD to Class 2 and a two-story building with classrooms and an office. The classrooms are spacious and well-furnished. The community is diverse, primarily Thami (77%) with smaller populations of Chhetri, Brahmin, Gurung, and Tamang. The Saathi Teachers Programme started in this school in the year 2081 B.S.

Nisha Tamang and Sneha Shrestha are currently working as Saathi Teachers and they are committed to help and create a safe learning environment for their students.

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 Chandeswori Basic School

Location : Aamdadabesi,Abu Khaireni,04,Tanahun

Established : 2045 B.S. (1988 A.D.)

Grades : ECD to Grade 8

Total Students : 74

Total Teachers & Staff : 13

Community : Bhujel, Gurung, Magar, Chepang, Brahmin

Distance : 20 minutes on foot (no local vehicles) from Panchkilo

Shree Chandeswori Basic School is situated in the rural community of Aamdadabesi, serving approximately 50 households. Established in 2045 B.S., the school offers education from ECD up to Grade 8, with students ranging in age from 3 to 15. The majority of students belong to the Bhujel ethnic group, with smaller numbers from other communities.

The school is located in a remote area, requiring a 40-minute walk from the nearest settlement, Panchkilo. Despite the community's economic challenges, which are largely based on agriculture and animal husbandry, the school boasts adequate infrastructure, including 5 one-storey buildings, each furnished with desks, benches, and modern technology such as computers and Wi-Fi.

Under the leadership of Principal Kuber Dhakal and SMC Head Prem Bahadur Gurung, Shree Chandeswori Basic School joined the Saathi Teachers Programme in 2080 B.S. Priyanka Panday and Hanna Lama are working as Saathi Teachers which has further strengthened its teaching capacity and enriched the learning environment for students.

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.

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