Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education (CTA) graced the closing ceremony of a workshop held to reacquaint the teachers of Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen schools with Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile today on 29 February 2024.
The concluding ceremony of the two-day workshop convened on 28 and 29 February, was attended by the school’s Principal, Lekshay Nyima, Headmistress Tenzin Choedon, and Headmistress Ven Tenzin Choedon from the Gangkyi Petoen school, along with 45 participants.
In her keynote address, Education Kalon applauded the school management for holding this workshop by employing their own Tibetan trainers to lead this event. She stressed, “It is imperative that we develop our own people to become trainers and employ them in a variety of seminars and trainings within our community to reap long-term benefits.”
Regarding the Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile, Kalon Tharlam Dolma emphasised that, in accordance with the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the envision of former Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, this education policy nurtures students with holistic development. “Along with the essence of distinct Tibetan nature, it develops students’ comprehension, orientation, and moral conduct”, said Kalon while imploring the participating teachers to put their continued efforts into fulfilling the goals of this policy. To do so, the Education Kalon underscored that one must have outright faith in the intentions and endeavours of the Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile.
In addition, Kalon Tharlam Dolma – who is also a former teacher – beseeched teachers to give their all towards the holistic growth of their students and to take pride in their role as educators for playing a crucial role in shaping society. At the same time, she disapproved of resorting to corporal punishment as a means of disciplining and educating students.
The event was also addressed by the school’s principal, Lekshay Nyima, who introduced the objectives of this workshop and expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education for funding and supporting it.
Headmistress Tenzin Choedon delivered a vote of thanks before concluding the event.
Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra addressing the gathering.
Principal Lekshay Nyima addressing the gathering.
Headmistress Tenzin Choedon delivering a vote of thanks.
The closing ceremony of a workshop held to reacquaint the teachers of Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen schools with Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile.