Darla Higher Secondary School

19/08/2026

Solar Eclipse Day 2026: A Celebration of Science, Curiosity and Safe Observation

On 12th August 2026, Solar Eclipse Day was observed as a total solar eclipse took place in parts of the world. Although the eclipse was not visible from Bhutan, it served as a wonderful reminder of the beauty and precision of our solar system. A solar eclipse occurred when the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun’s light for a short time.

A solar eclipse was a natural astronomical event, not a sign of bad luck or superstition. It provided scientists with an opportunity to study the Sun and inspired millions of people to learn more about space and science.

As the event was observed, one very important rule was remembered: never look directly at the Sun without certified solar eclipse glasses or proper solar filters. When eclipse glasses were not available, safe indirect viewing methods, such as a pinhole projector, were recommended.

The event was celebrated with curiosity, scientific thinking, and safe observation. It inspired people to ask questions, explore the universe, and develop a lifelong love for science.

Safety Awareness: Protect Your Eyes!
Never look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse without proper eye protection.

Safe Ways to Observe
✅ Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.
✅ Use a solar filter on telescopes, binoculars, or cameras.
✅ Use a pinhole projector to safely view the eclipse indirectly.
✅ Watch the eclipse through a live broadcast if proper equipment is unavailable.

Never Do These
❌ Do not look at the Sun with naked eyes.
❌ Do not use ordinary sunglasses.
❌ Do not look through binoculars, telescopes, or cameras without a certified solar filter.
❌ Do not use smoked glass, X-ray films, CDs, or colored glass—they are not safe.

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

Building Awareness, Strengthening Prevention: Drug Prevention & Awareness Campaign

Darla Higher Secondary School, in collaboration with CPA Bhutan, conducted a Drug Prevention and Awareness Campaign for both students and teachers. The programme aimed to strengthen awareness about the risks and consequences of drug use while encouraging healthy choices, responsible decision-making, and a supportive school environment.

Students were engaged in meaningful discussions on drug prevention, peer influence, the impact of substance use, making informed choices, and the importance of seeking help and support when faced with challenges.

The session for teachers focused on helping them better understand the emotional, behavioural, and social factors that may contribute to substance use, along with ways to provide appropriate support and guidance to students. It also highlighted the important role educators play in early awareness, prevention, positive communication, and creating a safe and caring environment for young people.

The campaign provided an opportunity for both students and teachers to learn, reflect, and engage in open discussions on an issue that requires collective awareness and responsibility.

Darla HSS extends its appreciation to CPA Bhutan for conducting this meaningful programme and for supporting our efforts towards a healthier, safer, and drug-free school community.

14/08/2026

Scout Badge Awarding Ceremony

We are pleased to recognize and celebrate our Scouts as they receive their well-earned badges in Maughelbu, Membership, Art and Creative, and Sports.

The Scouts completed a week-long assessment for the Maughelbu and Membership badges, demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and commitment to Scouting. This initiative encourages our young Scouts to continue developing their abilities, stay actively engaged, and keep themselves updated with Scouting knowledge and practices.

Congratulations to all our Scouts on this achievement! May these badges inspire you to learn, explore, and grow as confident and responsible Scouts.

13/08/2026

Honouring Commitment and Excellence

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our staff members on their well-deserved promotions. Your dedication, commitment, and tireless efforts have truly been an inspiration to the entire DrHSS family.

We were delighted to celebrate this special milestone together, recognising not only your professional growth but also the valuable contributions you continue to make to our school community. May this new chapter bring you greater opportunities, continued success, and fulfilment in your roles.

Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement! Wishing you all continued growth and success as you reach new heights.

12/08/2026

A Warm Welcome to the DrHSS Family

We are delighted to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our new teachers as they join the DrHSS family. Your arrival brings fresh perspectives, new ideas, and renewed energy to our school community.

We are excited to have you as part of our team and look forward to working together, sharing experiences, and creating a positive and inspiring learning environment for our students.

May your journey with DrHSS be filled with meaningful experiences, wonderful memories, and many opportunities to learn and grow.

Welcome to the family! We are truly happy to have you with us.

12/08/2026

Spiritual Discourse on the Six Perfections (ཕར་ཕྱིན་དྲུག་)

Yesterday, Lopen Khenpo conducted a profound spiritual discourse on ཕར་ཕྱིན་དྲུག— the Six Perfections of the Bodhisattva path. Six Pāramitās—six qualities/practices that a Bodhisattva cultivates on the path to enlightenment.

Through his insightful teachings, we were reminded of the importance of cultivating generosity, ethical conduct, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom in our everyday lives. The discourse offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on these timeless teachings and their relevance in nurturing compassion, mindfulness, and inner transformation.

1.སྦྱིན་པ་ — Generosity
2.ཚུལ་ཁྲིམས་ — Ethical Conduct / Morality

3.བཟོད་པ་ — Patiance
4.བརྩོན་འགྲུས་ — Diligence / Perseverance

5.བསམ་གཏན་ — Meditation / Concentration

6. ཤེས་རབ་ — Wisdom

Give → Behave well → Be patient → Make effort → Train your mind → Gain wisdom

May the wisdom shared continue to inspire us to lead lives rooted in compassion, kindness, discipline, and wisdom, while contributing positively to the wellbeing of others.

08/08/2026

A Warm Welcome to Our New Staff Members

A warm dinner was hosted to welcome our new staff members to the school family. It was a lovely evening filled with warm conversations, laughter, and new connections. We warmly welcome you all to the family and look forward to a wonderful journey together!

05/08/2026

Familiarization Visit of the CDEO and DCDEO

On 4th August 2026, Darla Higher Secondary School had the honour of welcoming the Chief Dzongkhag Education Officer (CDEO) and Deputy Chief Dzongkhag Education Officer (DCDEO) for a familiarization visit.

The visit provided an opportunity for the officials to meet with the school administration, teachers, and staff, and to gain an understanding of the school’s academic progress, ongoing initiatives, and priorities. It also served as a platform for meaningful discussions on strengthening collaboration and enhancing the quality of education.

Darla Higher Secondary School extends its sincere gratitude to the CDEO and DCDEO for their visit, valuable guidance, and continued support. The school looks forward to working together in fostering a positive and enriching learning environment for all.