1st Terminal Examination Result were distributed to the nuns of Arya Tara School on August 23rd, 2011 Tuesday. Marks sheet were presented to all the nuns. It wasn't a big celebration but all the teachers, in charges, students were presented during the result day.

Ani Tsering Samten was awarded as a school topper securing 91.66%.

First,second and third position holders from each class are given below;

Class              1st                        2nd                                      3rd

H.K.G Pema Lhamo (86.33%) Urgyen Dolma(big) (85.33% Ngawang Choden (75.33%)
One Tsering Samten (91.66%) Rinzin Dolma (88.66%) Karma T. Sangmo(87.83%)
Two Kunsang Choden (85.50%) Kunga Palmo(82.87%) Pasang Lhamo(78.25%)
Three Tsultrim Sangmo(big) (91.12%) Choying Wangmo(82.62%) Jamyang Pema (81.87%)Four
Four Choying Sangmo(md) (69.75%) Samten Dolma (68.75%) Pema Norkey (64.62%)
Five Karma C. Dolma (89%) Sherab Dolkar (82%) Kunchok Dolma (75.42%)
Six Choying Sangmo (big) (78%)
Seven Nima Sangmo (84.28%) Dolma Lhamo(md) (69%) Kunsang Dolma (68%) / Tsultrim Wangmo (68%)
Eight Thupten Chokey (79.28%) Tsewang Choden (70.85%) Pema Chokey (70.71%)

Blood Donation Camp organized by Nuns’ Welfare Foundation of Nepal

This is the third time that Nuns’ Welfare Foundation of Nepal organized Blood Donation Camp.  The first blood donation camp was organized at Sechen Monastery and second around Bouddhanath Stupa.  The camp was successfully completed so, NWF plans to make this an annual event.

On 15^th June 2011, Nuns’ Welfare Foundation of Nepal with the kind help of Nepal Red Cross Society organized a Blood Donation Camp at Jamtsen Lhakhang, Boudhanath from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The main objectives of this noble camp were to make a positive contribution to the society by donating blood.  There were more donors beyond expectation.  Chaudhary Group provided 250 Rio Juices for the donors.  Rio Juice, Glucose, Biscuits and Fruits were distributed to all the blood donors.  The camp was organized by three nuns- Ani Kunchok Paldon, Ani Pema Lhakey Dolma and Pema Rinchen Palmo.

We want to show our gratitude to all the blood donors who made this camp successful and Chaudhary Group for providing Rio Juices.  We want to tell everyone that why not take that short time from our busy lives and bring compassion into action by participating in a blood donation program.

On April 18^th, 2011 Monday, a small programme was held at Arya Tara School to distribute the result of final terminal examination.  Report cards and gifts were presented to the first, second and third position holders of each class.  First position holders from each class are given below;

• Ani Thupten Chokey securing 81.75% from seven levels.
• Ani Nyima Sangmo securing 77.43% from six levels.
• Ani Choying Sangmo (middle) securing 83.71% from five levels.
• Ani Karma Choying Drolma securing 85.4% from class four.
• Ani Sherab Dolma & Ani Samten Dolma securing 80.14% from class three.
• Ani Tsultrim Sangmo (small) securing 90.42% from class two.
• Ani Kunsang Choden securing 92.85% from class one.
• Ani Tsering Samten securing 97.05% from H.K.G.

On April 13^th 2011, Ani Choying Drolma attended the Birthday Celebration of His eminence Tenga Rinpoche at Benchen Monastery.   Ani Choying Drolma sang a song called ``Karmapa Kheno`` specially dedicated to His eminence Tenga Rinpoche.  Afterwards she sang two Nepali songs named Guru and well known song Phoolko Aankhama from her album.  All the audiences sang Phoolko Aankhams along with her.  All the audiences enjoyed her songs.  Some of Well known singers such as Cine Gurung, Abinash Gishing and Hemant Sharma were there to attend the celebration.

The word Loshar is a Tibetan word that means New Year. Loshar is the most important Tibetan festival which is celebrated for 2 weeks.  This year, the traditional Tibetan New Year’s day fell on March 05th, 2011.  Loshar celebration was held in the school premises in the presence of Ani Choying Drolma and some of our well wishers, supporters, friends, guest, etc.  The day began with a visit to White Monastery at Boudhanath in Kathamandu valley where the nuns received blessing from His eminence Urgyen Tulku Yangse Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, etc.

After the return to school, all the students were busy preparing for their performances. After the arrival of the guests the celebration started with a welcome speech by the anchors Ani Ngawang Dolkar and Ani Ogyen Tsomo.  In addition the small nuns sang a welcome song called Swagatam which means “Welcome”.   The small nuns recited prayers to Guru Buddha before all the performances.  Ani Nyima Sangmo from the Charya Nritya Class performed a Vajra Yogini Dance.  There was a group dance performance on Mero Aanthar by the small nuns.