Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School, Sankhuwasabha

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School, Sankhuwasabha (मनकमना रत्न अम्बिका माध्यमिक विद्यालय, संखुवासभा) was established in 1959 AD (2016 BS) is a community-based secondary school located at Khandbari Municipality-9, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province, Nepal. The school is affiliated with the National Examination Board (NEB) and approved by the Ministry of Education.

The school offers education from ECD to Grade 10, Plus Two programs in Management and Education, and Civil Engineering under the technical and vocational stream from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Established in 2016 BS as Shri Manakamana Primary School, the institution has developed through primary, lower secondary, secondary, higher secondary, and technical stream levels.

Quick Highlights

Overview

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School is a community-based educational institution in Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha. It provides school-level and secondary-level education from early childhood level to Grade 12.

The school runs general education, Plus Two Management, Plus Two Education, and Civil Engineering under the technical and vocational stream. It also provides computer education from Grade 6.

The institution has grown from a primary school into a secondary school with higher secondary and technical education. Its development includes SLC participation, secondary-level approval, permission for classes 11 and 12, and the introduction of technical and vocational Civil Engineering classes.

Location

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School is located at Khandbari Municipality-9, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal. The school address is also listed as Khandbari-9, Makalu Tole, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha.

The school serves students from Tumlingtar and surrounding areas of Sankhuwasabha district.

Academic Affiliation and Approval

The school is affiliated with the National Examination Board (NEB) and approved by the Ministry of Education.

It offers education from ECD to Grade 10 and Plus Two education in Management and Education streams. Civil Engineering is operated under the technical and vocational stream from Grade 9 to Grade 12.

Programs Offered

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School offers the following academic programs:

• Play Group and Nursery

• General Education from Grade 1 to Grade 10

• Computer Education from Grade 6

• Civil Engineering from Grade 9 to Grade 12

• Plus Two Management

• Plus Two Education

The school provides secondary-level education with a moderate fee structure and scholarship support for deserving students.

Technical and Vocational Education

The school operates Civil Engineering under the technical and vocational stream. Civil Engineering class 9 has been running since 2073 BS, and Civil Engineering class 11 has been running since 2075 BS.

The technical stream is connected with the school’s emphasis on technical and vocational education. Science and engineering laboratories are available to support practical learning.

History and Institutional Development

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School was established in 2016 BS as Shri Manakamana Primary School in the name of Mata Manakamana Devi. The institution later progressed through different academic levels.

Its development timeline includes:

• Established in 2016 BS as Shri Manakamana Primary School

• Became a primary school in 2030 BS

• Became a lower secondary school in 2036 BS

• Started secondary level class 8 in 2041 BS

• Students participated in the SLC examination from 2045 BS

• Received secondary level approval in 2051 BS

• Received permission for classes 11 and 12 from HSEB in 2060/061 BS

• Named Shri Manakamana Ratna Ambika Higher Secondary School in 2061 BS

• Started Civil Engineering class 9 under the technical and vocational stream in 2073 BS

• Started Civil Engineering class 11 under the technical and vocational stream in 2075 BS

• Selected as a model school by the Government of Nepal in 2074 BS

• Received a district-level secondary school award from the Ministry of Social Development, Province No. 1, in 2075 BS

The school has also prepared a model school development master plan for educational, managerial, and infrastructure development.

Mission, Vision, and Goals

Mission

The mission of Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School is to develop children who are safe, resourceful, and timely with positive knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies without discrimination and with respect.

Vision

The vision of the school is to provide quality education through a safe learning environment for all types of students.

Goals and Objectives

The school has identified the following goals and objectives:

• Make the school environment safe and child-friendly

• Adopt resourceful and technology-friendly teaching methods

• Create a student-centered learning environment

• Increase community and parent involvement in all school activities

• Emphasize technical and vocational education

Physical Infrastructure

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School has school premises covering more than 120 ropanis of land. The school has 10 buildings.

The school has science and engineering laboratories, a computer laboratory, library facilities, and a technology-friendly environment. Teaching and learning activities include technology-supported methods.

Facilities and Student Support

The school provides the following facilities and student support services:

• Library

• Sports

• Science lab

• Computer lab

• Multimedia

• Journal

• Counseling

• Scholarships

• Classrooms

• Dance

• Music

• Tour

• ECA

• Science and engineering laboratories

The school also has Red Cross, Children Club, SCOUT, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Sagarmatha Teens Club, and Science Club operating within the institution.

Scholarships

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School provides scholarship support for deserving students. The school scholarship list includes the Dilli-Rukmini Shrestha Scholarship for SEE First Civil, with an amount of 16,000.

The school also follows a scholarship scheme to support students who meet the required criteria.

Students, Teachers, and School Community

The school has 32 teachers and staff members. The number of students is listed as 963.

The school emphasizes parent and community participation in school activities. Its stated goals include increasing community and parent involvement as part of academic and institutional development.

Model School Development

Manakamana Ratna Ambika Secondary School was selected as a model school by the Government of Nepal in 2074 BS. The selection followed the model school selection and development policy under the school sector reform plan.

The school applied within the given timeframe after a public notice was issued. It was selected after evaluation by the then Education Department. The selection was made by the decision of the Secretary-level of the Ministry of Education on 15 Ashad 2074 BS.

The school later received allocation under different headings, including library, science laboratory, ICT lab, and teacher contract program support.

The model school development process also included master plan preparation, orientation programs, teacher-staff discussions, School Management Committee meetings, and the formation of a model school educational master plan development team.

School Management and Activities

The school has worked on administrative, academic, and infrastructure development through its master plan. It has 22 different committees and sub-committees functioning within the school.

The school has introduced e-security and information monitoring systems. English medium classes began from 2075 BS, and school-level clubs support student participation beyond classroom learning.

Uniform

Students are asked to wear a blue shirt and pants or skirts as their casual school uniform on Tuesday and Friday. On other school days, students are asked to wear a white-line light pink shirt with blue or black pants or skirts.

Contact Details

Location: Khandbari Municipality-9, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal

Phone: +977-29-575072

Email: manakamanara2016@gmail.com

Website: https://manakamanara.edu.np/