On the 3rd March the Aandhimul school celebrated its 28th anniversary and also parents day. The parents participation was remarkable. Our project manager Bikram says it shows their concerns and commitment towards school.
On this Occassion Ram Bahadur Gurung, candidate for the constituent assemble election 2023 was the chief guest. Resource person from the District Education Office, Durga Bahadur Ale; Surya Bahadur Bhujel, president of Bhujel social welfare committee and Bikram, our project manager were special guests. Headteachers from neighbouring schools, former teachers of the school and social workers were invited. The schools teacher Nirmala Poudel gave a welcome speech. As a member of the Bhujel community Kisan (an ex-project teacher) addressed the gathering. He spoke that Aandhimul Project has played a crucial role in the development of school as well as community. Headteacher, Rameshower, presented an annual programme of the school.
On the basis of attendance, Nira Bhujel and Manoj Bhujel received prize as most regular girl and boy in school. Teacher Sarita Shrestha rewarded as most motivated teacher. Ward civil society forum representative Dhruba Lamichhane informed that the Bandipur Municipality has allocated some budget to our school for this fiscal year 2072/2073 (2016/2017).
Then the school management committee chairperson Harischandra Bhujel offered a token of love to the resource person. It was a bamboo photo frame with Goddess Saraswoti. In addition, past chairperson of the SMC, Resham Bhujel, was honoured for his contribution to the school.
Addressing the gathering Bikram spoke on behalf of the Aandhimul Project. He explained the projects help for the earthquake victims, providing salary to 3 teachers, school caretaker, litter officer, khaja (school lunch) and school materials monthly. He conveyed the message of hello and thank you from project members to the community and also about the financial aid to help build the new nursery building.
Every speaker after Bikram praised the projects attempts in their speech and expressed their thanks to the project members. Resource person, Durga Bahadur Ale, told that they are so impressed from the school’s progress, that the District Education Office has decided to provide two lakhs and fifty thousand rupees (NRP 2,50,000.00) to our school in this year. This money can be used according to SMC decisions.
