Sarbajanik Secondary School Marks 61st Anniversary and Parents’ Day with Grand Celebrations

Nijgadh, Bara — Shree Sarbajanik Secondary School, located in Nijgadh–5, Bagdev, Bara, celebrated its 61st Anniversary and Parents’ Day with a series of educational, cultural, and social programmes.

The event was formally inaugurated by Nijgadh Municipality Mayor Surath Puri, who lit the traditional ceremonial lamp. The programme began with a colourful welcome dance presented through a cultural procession, adding a festive atmosphere to the celebration.

During the programme, School Principal Hastabahadur Lama presented a detailed report on the school’s academic achievements and physical development, while Accountant Nawaraj Gautam shared the school’s financial report.

Several dignitaries addressed the gathering with goodwill messages, including Mayor Surath Puri; Principal Badri Narayan Jha of Gauri Shankar Secondary School, Nijgadh–8; former School Management Committee chairperson Narayan Prasad Gautam; alumnus Ajay Upreti; and Nepal Communist Party Nijgadh Municipal Coordinator Santosh Dangal.

The event saw the special presence of Deputy Mayor Sommaya Thing, Chief Administrative Officer Surya Prasad Gautam, ward chairs, executive members, engineers, planning officials, social activists, former committee members, representatives of various organisations, education lovers, martyrs’ family members, and guardians of scholarship and endowment funds.

The Parents’ Day programme, chaired by School Management Committee Chairperson Durga Prasad Gautam, included a welcome speech by committee member Tara Devi Khadka and was jointly conducted by Bhola Prasad Chaulagain, Balkumari Sinjali, and Rachana Sharma.

Honours and Awards

As part of the celebration, 10 active parents were honoured for their contribution to the school. Similarly, three teachers — Rachana Sharma, Suryakumar Chaudhary, and Satish Kumar Karn — received Best Teacher Awards, while former teacher Prakash Adhikari was given a farewell honour. Former student Jivan Gautam, currently the Planning Section Chief of Nijgadh Municipality, was also honoured.

Winners of sports and various extracurricular activities were awarded medals and prizes. Teachers also presented a group dance, which was warmly appreciated by the audience.

New Endowment Funds Announced

On the occasion, the school announced the establishment of two new endowment funds. Principal Hastabahadur Lama declared the Lal Bahadur Bal and Maiya Devi Memorial Endowment Fund worth Rs 303,333, and handed over the cheque to the School Management Committee chairperson.
Another endowment, the Jivanath–Bhimkumari Memorial Fund, worth Rs 101,111, was announced by Dhruv Ghimire and Ram Kumar Ghimire.

Scholarships and Student Recognition

Outstanding students from the 2081 SEE examination were awarded scholarships by various trusts and endowment funds. Students with excellent academic performance, disciplined behaviour, cleanliness, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds received cash prizes, certificates, and learning materials. In total, dozens of students from nursery to Grade 12 were recognised for their achievements.

Educational Development Fund Launched

The school also announced the establishment of a Public Broad Educational Development Fund to support quality education. The fund will accept contributions from different categories of donors, including patron members, honorary members, life members, and general members, with clearly defined contribution amounts.

Organisers expressed gratitude to all guests, donors, parents, teachers, students, and supporters for making the programme a grand success, reaffirming the school’s commitment to quality education and community partnership.