Samcholing MSS, Trongsa

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND HEARTFELT GRATITUDE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE STREETLIGHT PROJECT AT SAMCHOLING MSS

The dream of illuminating our school campus has finally become a reality! We are pleased to announce that the Streetlight Project at Samcholing Middle Secondary School, initiated on 19th October 2026 and successfully completed on 27th October 2026, has been accomplished through collective effort, generous support, and teamwork.

On behalf of Samcholing MSS, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this meaningful project a success.

🙏 Our sincere appreciation goes to:
🔹 Mr. Tandin Wangchuk and Mr. Pema Tashi for initiating this project and taking the lead in turning our dream of having streetlights in the school into reality.

🔹 Mangdechhu Hydropower Plant for generously supporting all the required materials. Your invaluable contribution made this project possible.

🔹 Mr. Passang Tenzin and Mr. Kelzang Tashi for their valuable assistance on 25th October 2026, along with our students.

🔹 All the teachers and staff of Samcholing MSS for their generous daily refreshments and continuous encouragement throughout the project.

🔹 Madam Karma Tshomo for generously sponsoring lunch on 26th October 2026.

🔹 Ms. Jampel Zangmo for kindly sponsoring lunch on 27th October 2026.

🔹 The staff of MHP—Mr. Yongba, Mr. Gembo Tshering, Mr. Pema Wangchuk, Mr. Singye Wangchuk, Mr. Gawa Loday, and Mr. B. Bay Singh Tamang—for their dedicated service and valuable contributions throughout the project until its successful completion.

🔹 Our wonderful students of Samcholing MSS deserve special recognition and heartfelt thanks. Your hard work, cooperation, and physical assistance played a vital role in completing this project on time. Without your support, accomplishing this task within the planned timeframe would have been very difficult.

🌟 Together, we made it happen!
This project is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when people come together with a shared vision and a common purpose. The successful installation of streetlights will contribute to a brighter, safer, and more welcoming school environment.

Once again, THANK YOU to Mangdechhu Hydropower Plant, all the supporters, teachers, staff, and students for making our dream of having streetlights at Samcholing MSS a reality.
A brighter campus, a safer environment, and a stronger spirit of teamwork

Mangdechhu Hydropower Plant
Trongsa SherigZatshang
Sherig Bhutan

AWARDING OF THE KING’S CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO THE ACADEMIC TOPPERS OF 2025

The school had the honour of welcoming the Honourable Dasho Dzongda for the awarding of the King’s Certificate of Academic Excellence to the academic toppers of 2025. The ceremony recognised the outstanding academic achievements of five students from Samcholing Middle Secondary School (SMSS) and three students from Langthel Lower Secondary School (LSS). The award recipients were accompanied by their respective parents and guardians, who joined them in celebrating this significant milestone.

To honour and celebrate the students’ accomplishments, a special programme was organised in recognition of their academic excellence. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the King’s Certificate of Academic Excellence to the deserving students. In a particularly meaningful gesture, the parents and guardians accompanied the recipients onto the stage during the certificate presentation, acknowledging the important role of family support and encouragement in students’ academic success.

Following the award presentation, the Honourable Dasho Dzongda addressed the gathering with words of wisdom and inspiration, highlighting several important themes relevant to students’ personal growth and future aspirations. He emphasised the importance of education as a foundation for individual development and national progress. He also encouraged students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, fostering resilience, determination and a positive attitude towards overcoming difficulties.

Furthermore, he underscored the importance of preserving and promoting Bhutanese culture and traditions, encouraging students to remain firmly rooted in their cultural values while pursuing their aspirations. He also highlighted the need to become responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the nation.

The programme was a significant occasion that celebrated the academic achievements of the toppers of 2025 while reinforcing the values of perseverance, cultural preservation and responsible citizenship. The recognition bestowed upon the students, together with the inspiring words of the Honourable Dasho Dzongda, served as a source of motivation for the award recipients and the wider school community to continue striving for academic excellence and personal growth.

Langthel lower secondary school
Trongsa SherigZatshang
Sherig Bhutan

Psychological First Aid and “I Support my Friend” Roll Out

The Psychological First Aid (PFA) & "I Support My Friend" Roll Out event took place on October 13, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) for school staff and students. Facilitated by the Wellbeing Focal, the session focused on equipping the school community with immediate emotional support tools and building a stronger peer-care network.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) serves as quick, compassionate support for individuals experiencing a crisis, disaster, or overwhelming stress. Unlike formal counseling or therapy, PFA acts much like physical first aid for emotional wellbeing. Its primary goal is to help distressed individuals regain a sense of calm and control. Helpers ensure basic practical needs—such as safety, food, and medical care—are addressed, while offering respectful, non-intrusive listening that validates normal stress reactions without forcing anyone to relive painful details. Ultimately, PFA creates a safe bridge to recovery by connecting people to family, friends, and community services.

Alongside PFA, the "I Support My Friend" initiative emphasizes the critical need to "help the helper." Because peer helpers give so much time and energy to supporting fellow students, they are particularly vulnerable to emotional fatigue and burnout. Supporting a peer helper means creating a safe environment where they can share their own stress without breaching student confidentiality.

To keep peer helpers grounded and resilient, friends and school members can encourage healthy boundaries, remind them to take well-deserved breaks, and assist with basic daily needs like grabbing a snack or taking a short walk. Engaging in fun, relaxing activities—such as playing sports or listening to music—helps helpers step back from their duties. Crucially, friends must also remind peer helpers that they do not have to carry heavy or high-risk situations alone, encouraging them to hand over complex issues to school counselors or teachers right away.

Trongsa SherigZatshang
Sherig Bhutan

UPDATES
Considering the recent conditions and schedule, the timetable of the trial examination has been revised.

Inconveniences caused are highly regretted.

World Mental Health Day Celebration

Samcholing MSS observed World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2026 to remind students of the importance of taking care of their mental health.

The programme began with a loving-kindness meditation, followed by a speech on mental health, self-care, managing emotions, being kind to oneself and others, and seeking help when needed.

Students also took part in simple activities to express their feelings by writing them on sticky notes and hanging them on a tree. They wrote kind words to themselves and shared things they were grateful for on green sticky notes. These activities gave students an opportunity to pause, reflect on their feelings, appreciate the positive things in their lives, and practise self-kindness.

Through the programme, students were encouraged to understand that mental health is just as important as physical health and that even small steps, such as expressing feelings, practising gratitude, and showing kindness, can help support their wellbeing.

Sherig Bhutan
Trongsa SherigZatshang

Eye Health Screening at Samcholing MSS

Samcholing Middle Secondary School conducted a health screening programme on 7th October 2026, with a particular focus on eye health and vision. The screening was carried out from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM by Mr. Sangay Namgay, Ophthalmologist from Trongsa Hospital.

The programme was organised to help identify possible vision-related concerns among the school community and encourage greater awareness of eye health. Students and staff of Samcholing Middle Secondary School participated in the screening and received basic eye examinations and professional guidance from the visiting ophthalmologist.

The screening was also extended to the monks of Samcholing Dratshang, allowing members of the wider school community to benefit from the health service.

The programme provided an important opportunity for early identification of potential eye-related issues and reinforced the importance of regular eye care and health awareness. The school expresses its appreciation to Mr. Sangay Namgay and Trongsa Hospital for their support in making the screening programme possible.

Trongsa SherigZatshang
Sherig Bhutan

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The third day of the Annual Variety Show was specially dedicated to the monastic bodies of Samcholing and Kuengarabten as a gesture of gratitude and appreciation for their continued support and guidance. The members of the monastic communities were invited as special guests and treated to an evening of entertainment and cultural performances presented by the students.

The programme was thoughtfully coordinated especially for them, providing an opportunity for the school to express its heartfelt gratitude while fostering a stronger bond between the school and the monastic institutions. The day was filled with vibrant performances, joy, and meaningful interaction, making it a memorable occasion for all those present.

Day 2 of the Annual Concert
3rd October 2026

Celebrating music, teamwork, talent, and expressions.

Snippets from October 2, 2026

Annual School Concert, DAY 1

Declaration of Results of Cycle Test, Term II

The school conducted the Declaration of Results of the Cycle Test, Term II, to recognize and celebrate students for their academic achievements. The programme provided an opportunity to acknowledge students who demonstrated commendable performance in their respective classes and subjects.

Certificates were awarded to:
- Class Toppers from every section who secured 80% and above in the Cycle Test.
- Subject Toppers who scored more than 90% in individual subjects.

In addition, the overall toppers of each class level were recognized with badges in appreciation of their outstanding academic performance. The recognition aimed to motivate students to maintain consistent effort, develop healthy academic competition, and strive for excellence in their studies.

The programme concluded with appreciation and encouragement for all students to continue working towards their academic goals.

Trongsa SherigZatshang
Sherig Bhutan