Sirijangha Celebrates Student Achievements and Encourages Learning
Sirijangha Rural Municipality in Taplejung has recognized some of its brightest students for their outstanding academic performance. The municipality awarded cash prizes and certificates to students who topped the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) and the Grade 8 final exams.
From SEE 2081, one top boy and one top girl were selected for special honors. Rohit Shankar Bishwakarma from Sinam Secondary School scored a GPA of 3.18 and received the top award among boys. Anisa Limbu from Tellok Secondary School stood out among girls with a GPA of 2.97.
Rohit was awarded NPR 30,000, and Anisa received NPR 25,000. Both students were presented with a trophy, a medal, and a certificate in appreciation of their hard work.
Grade 8 Achievers Recognized
Two students from Sinam Secondary School also earned awards for topping the Grade 8 exams. Prashant Bhandari, with a GPA of 3.74, was recognized as the top-performing boy, while Meliska Majhi secured a 3.72 GPA to become the top girl.
Prashant received NPR 15,000, and Meliska was given NPR 12,000, along with a trophy, medal, and certificate each.
Bringing Students Together Through Public Speaking
To encourage confidence and communication skills, the municipality organized an inter-municipality speech competition under the theme “Tourism in Sirijangha, Our Identity.”
Bidhwata Pokharel from Bhanujan Secondary School (Phungling Municipality) took first place. She was awarded NPR 20,000, a trophy, a medal, and a certificate.
Deshika Adhikari from Sinam Secondary School (Sirijangha) came in second. Ujwal Bhattarai from Maivakhola Secondary School placed third. Shubheksha Limbu from Thechambu Secondary School (Pathibhara Yangwarak) earned the consolation prize.
The second, third, and consolation winners received NPR 15,000, NPR 10,000, and NPR 5,000, respectively, along with medals, trophies, and certificates.
Quiz Contest Sparks Friendly Competition
Sirijangha also hosted an inter-municipality quiz competition. The home team from Sirijangha Rural Municipality won first place, securing NPR 20,000, a trophy, a medal, and a certificate.
Phungling Municipality finished second, Siddhingwa Rural Municipality came third, and Maivakhola Rural Municipality earned the consolation spot.
The second, third, and consolation teams received NPR 15,000, NPR 10,000, and NPR 5,000, respectively, with medals, trophies, and certificates.
Out of nine local governments in Taplejung, six participated in the events, making for a lively and engaging experience for students across the region.
A Step Forward for Education
According to Vice Chairperson Dr. Chitrakumar Mabo Limbu, these awards and events were part of Sirijangha’s educational programs for the fiscal year 2081/82. He shared that the aim was not only to reward excellent students but also to encourage others to strive for higher goals.
“These kinds of programs motivate students and help improve learning outcomes,” he said. “We believe celebrating their success sends a strong message that effort and education matter.”
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