IDPD Theme of 2015
Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities

17^th Mangsir, 2072 | With a view to create awareness amongst students and teachers and provide a space to express emotions of young minds regarding disability, Golden Gate, in consonance with United Nations, organized an Inter-House Event “Collaborative Paper Collage Competition” to mark the International Day of Persons with Disability (3^rd December, 2015).

The competitions were held in two groups i.e. Senior and Junior. In total, 179 students from Class 1 to 8 participated in the selection round, out of which, only 32 students could make their way to the Grand Finale.

Few students also delivered informative speeches on the importance of the day in the morning assembly.

The following students were declared as the winning groups

Senior Group: Blue House

Junior Group: Blue House

The collages were displayed in the school ground for a week to let the other students observe and get awareness regarding the issue.

25th November, 2015 | Golden Gate sponsored an International Drama Performance, a way of cultural exchange, brought all the way from North America by Global Ventures (www.culturalexchangenow.com).

On Golden Gate’s part, the Golden Gateans sang Nepali National Anthem, School Prayer and performed a Special Newari Cultural Dance. On the American side, the volunteers presented the US National Anthem, moral education elements, drama, songs and dances.

Finally, Lissa from Global Ventures handed over a Volley Ball and a Net to the Principal Mr. Singa Lama as gifts to the school. At the end, Principal Mr. Lama thanked the Global Venture for all the efforts put forward to make the cultural exchange possible.

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22nd November (Mangsir 6) | Under the auspices of Bikalpa Gyan Tatha Bikas Kendra, Golden Children’s Peace Council, in association other councils in Bhaktapur, organized an Art Mela as a way of marking Universal Children’s Day – 2015.

The program was held at Mahakalisthan, Bhaktapur and the councils that participated were as follows:

1. Golden Children’s Peace Council
2. Liberty Children’s Peace Council
3. Yapi Bhairav Children’s Peace Council
4. Changunarayan Children’s Peace Council

4th Mangsir, 2072 | Miss Anisha Joshi from Class 10 won 3rd Prize in the District Level Speech Contest.

The contest was organized by Sunny Pradhan Memorial Organization on the topic “Students’ Role in Minimizing Risk of Earthquake”.

The Chief Guest Mr. Toyam Raya, Chief District Officer of Bhaktapur, awarded a Certificate, a Cup and cash prize of Rs. 1,000/-

The entire school family wants to CONGRATULATE Anisha for the achievement.

20th November, 2015 (Mangsir 4, 2072) | Marking Universal‬ Children’s Day – 2015, Bikalpa‬ Gyan Tatha Bikas Kendra in coordination with Golden Gate English Secondary School and Lisha English Secondary School successfully organized Children Mural Painting in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site damaged by Nepal Earthquake 2015 with the theme: “Children’s Hope for Sustainable Peace” (Nepali: “बालबालिकाको चाहना, दिगो शान्तिको स्थापना”)

In total 394 Students and teachers participated from different schools and Golden Gate’s participants numbered 46 in total including students from Class 5 to 10.

There was a short formal program at the end which was presided by Ms. Lamin Lama, Program Coordinator – Bikalpa. Mr. Singa Lama,  Principal, Golden Gate and also a  Facilitator, Bikalpa, delivered short Welcome Speech. Chief guest Mr. Udhab Pd.Rijal, Executive Officer, Bhaktapur Municipality distributed certificates of appreciation to all the participants and participating schools.

The yet another Golden Culture‬, the Tihar Special Program – 2072 (2015), was observed creating another glorious history with fun-filled festive elements. The program was exclusively organized by Class 8 students.

The program featured Deusi-Bhailo Competitions, Songs, Theater/Drama, Dances & many more.

The Class 7 became the winner and was awarded with Special Prizes by Anju Joshi, the Founder Director of the school.

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17th Kartik, 2072 | Amusement at Golden Gate this time got the forms of:

1. Inter-House Spoon Race Competition held in two different groups in Junior Level and
2. Football Juggling Competition held in Senior Level.

The following students were the winners of the competitions. Congratulations!

1. Spoon Race Competitions:
Junior I: Class 3 – 5

Junior II: Class 1 – 2

2. Football Juggling Competitions
Senior: Class 6 – 8

Solid waste management, especially the plastic bottles, are of great concern these-days but creativity has way out for every situation.

So, we have initiated the  BOTTLE CAMPAIGN PROJECT  in association with the following organizations:

• International Association of Lions Club
• Leo Club of Bhaktapur Suryabinayak
• Milestone Biochemical Lab

A one day workshop was held for the students from Class 5 to 9 and students were trained on how to use the waste plastic bottles to beautify the surroundings and use them for various purposes.

Students are now under the project work of creating crafts and there will be competition to be held by the organizers.

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18th Ashwin, 2072 | As a Golden Culture at Golden Gate, students from Grade I to VIII participated in the Inter-House Greeting Cards Competition – 2072 organized on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami and Deepawali – 2072 BS.

The event was coordinated by Art Teacher Mr. Bikash Tamakhu and some 215 students participated in the selection round. Out of them, 43 students made their way to Grand Finale.

The Grand Finale resulted in declaration of the following students as winners and toppers. We would like to CONGRATULATE all the winning students and thank all others for their active participation in the event.

1. Winners from Junior I Category: Class 1 & 2

2. Winners from Junior II Category: Class 3 – 5)

3. Top 5 from Senior Category : 6 – 8

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19th Jestha, 2072 | As Golden Gate practices Kaizen, i.e. Continuous Improvement, a Japanese management approach, we held a Kaizen Workshop to look back at our practices and put some improvising touch to the existing system.

The workshop had special focus on the followings:

• Positive Discipline
• Classroom Management: Consequence Chart Development
• Keeping-it-clean
• Examination system
• Students’ Morning Presentations, etc.