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Chautara Secondary School, Dandakharka
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श्री चौतारा माध्यमिक विद्यालय, डाँडाखर्क
Sunkoshi-5, Okhaldhunga
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Chautara Secondary School is a community-based institution established in 2045 B.S. in Dandakharka, Sunkoshi Gaupalika. Known for steady academic growth, it offers education up to Grade 12, including Science, Education, and a CTEVT-affiliated Diploma in Computer Engineering, supported by expanding infrastructure and community leadership.

Level
Nursery-12

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Salient Features

  • Supervised English-Medium Education from ECD to Grade 12
    All classes, from Early Childhood Development (ECD) through Grade 12, are taught in high-quality English. Teachers provide direct supervision in every classroom, ensuring students receive proper guidance and support throughout their learning journey.

  • Regular Monitoring of Student Work & Parent Communication
    Teachers in every classroom regularly check classwork and homework. They identify students who are completing their work and those who are not. This information is then shared with parents. This system helps improve educational quality by keeping parents informed and involved.

  • Opportunity for 'Earn While You Learn' Programs
    The school provides a special opportunity for students. Through a program with the National Youth Council, students can join an "earn while you learn" project. This allows them to gain practical work experience while studying, helping them build skills for the future.

  • Active Eco-Club for a Clean & Green Environment
    The school has a strong partnership with the local community. An active Eco-Club has been formed with neighbors. This club regularly conducts cleanliness drives, manages drinking water facilities, and ensures that toilets and the outdoor environment remain clean and well-maintained.

  • Well-Equipped Computer Lab, Science Lab, and Library
    The school has excellent facilities to support modern education. This includes a fully equipped computer lab, a functional science laboratory for experiments, and a resourceful library. These spaces provide students with hands-on learning opportunities.

  • Open System for Feedback and Continuous Improvement
    The school has a regular process for addressing concerns. Parents, students, and teachers can easily share their suggestions and complaints. These are collected, discussed, and used to make decisions. Work is divided fairly among staff, and the focus is on continuously implementing improvements without interruption.

  • Dedicated & Child-Friendly Playground with Facilities
    The school has a separate and spacious playground for sports and activities. This area is child-friendly and includes clean drinking water and toilet facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for play.

  • Student-Centered & Activity-Based Classroom Learning
    In our classrooms, instruction is student-centered. The teacher serves as a helper and guide, while the student takes the lead in learning. Emphasis is placed on practical, activity-based lessons rather than just lectures.

  • Free Extra Classes for All-Around Student Development
    The school runs free extra classes for students who need them. The goal is to help every student develop their learning skills equally. This ensures no one is left behind and all students can progress at a similar pace.

  • Technology-Friendly Learning with Internet Access
    The school strongly promotes the use of technology in teaching and learning. With internet facilities available, classrooms are tech-friendly. This helps make lessons more interactive, engaging, and connected to the modern world.

GALLERY

Students participating in the morning assembly
Bridging the digital gap: Students engaging in practical ICT sessions.
Promoting sustainability through rooftop solar power installation for a resilient and green learning environment.
Enhancing the learning experience through multimedia presentations and digital technology
Students at Chautara Secondary School engaging in a practical session at the school's well-equipped science laboratory.
Developing teamwork and leadership skills through active outdoor play

About Us

Chautara Secondary School, Dandakharka, was established in 2045 BS. This school, located in Ward No. 2 of the former Mulkharka Village Municipality, appears to have been named after the chaurtaras (resting shelters) built by the general public in the area called Dandakharka for travelers to rest and relieve fatigue. Historically, the area where the school building now stands was frequently used by porters (batuwas), who, carrying loads of salt from Katari, would set down their burdens there.

The school's foundation was initiated when its founding chairperson, Dil Bahadur Khatri, donated 2 ropani of land. During the establishment phase, there was a dispute over whether to operate the school in Dandakharka or Aiselukharka. A school named Chaurtara Primary School was already running in Aiselukharka. Because having two schools with the same name in the same ward was problematic, one of them was renamed. Following this, the development of Chautara Secondary School progressed rapidly.

From its founding, the school struggled but persisted. It operated classes through grade 5 until 2052 BS. Under the leadership of founder-chairperson Dil Bahadur Khatri, class 6 was introduced, eventually leading to class 8. Continuing his pioneering role in upgrading the school, Khatri's initiative led to the start of class 9 in 2065 BS and class 10 in 2066 BS.

Leading in terms of educational quality, the school began class 11 in 2078 BS. It was also granted affiliation by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) to offer a Diploma in Computer Engineering. At the secondary level (grades 11 and 12), it offers the Science and Education streams.

Through the initiative of local residents who played a leading role in the school's establishment, the school now owns more than 33 ropani of land in its own name in Ward No. 5 of Sunkoshi Gaupalika.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

  • The school comprises three earthquake-resistant buildings with a total of 13 well-equipped rooms, as well as two older buildings.
  • Separate toilets for boys and girls, and clean drinking water are available.
  • It houses a well-equipped library, computer, and science laboratories.
  • To support technology-enabled teaching and learning, the school provides internet access.