Dechenchholing Higher Secondary School

19/09/2026

19.09.2026
BCLIP | ICE to Identity Fellowship-A Story of Change

The Bhutan Climate Literacy Project (BCLIP) aims to understand and communicate the differential and common impacts of climate change, while humanising and Bhutanising the meanings, impacts, and innovations within the climate space. The ICE to Identity Fellowship Programme is a programme under BCLIP, supported by the National Geographic Society, bringing together fellows from five schools across Bhutan.
The six BCLIP fellows from Dechencholing Higher Secondary School — Thukten Rigtsel Dorji, Sangay Tenzin, Jigme Tsheltrup Chhophel, Ugyen Yangzom, Dorji Zangmo, and Yangdon Tshokey Lhatsho — are guided by their focal teacher, Mr. Jamyang Yoezer.
On 4 September 2026, the fellows met with their mentor, Pema Eden, for a mentorship session at Dechencholing Higher Secondary School. The session focused on reviewing and refining the interview questionnaires, learning how to conduct story mapping, and discussing the way forward for the project.
The session helped the fellows gain a clearer understanding of what they need to accomplish, why the different stages of the project are important, and how they can effectively carry out their upcoming research and fieldwork as they continue their BCLIP journey.
Climate Literacy Project
HSS

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

A Journey of Learning, A Celebration of Togetherness

The school on 10th September, came together for a special farewell dinner to celebrate and bid farewell to six trainee teachers from Samtse College of Education and three Inclusive Education Master’s students from Paro College of Education, who spent the past 45 days with us for their teaching practice and data collection respectively.

Their time at DHSS was more than just a period of professional learning. It was a time of sharing, collaboration, growth, and becoming part of our school family. Their enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and commitment added value to our school community, and we are truly grateful for the time they spent with us.

The evening also gave us a long-awaited opportunity to extend a warm welcome to Ma’am Samten. Although she was officially welcomed during the school assembly when she joined us after the Mid-Term Examination, this gathering finally allowed us to celebrate her arrival over a shared meal. Welcome once again to the DHSS family, Ma’am Samten!

As we bid farewell to our trainees and Master teachers, we do so with gratitude in our hearts and our very best wishes for the journeys ahead. May the experiences gained, friendships formed, and memories created at DHSS stay with you wherever your paths may lead.

You came as trainees and student teachers; you leave as friends and members of the DHSS family.

Until our paths cross again — keep learning, keep growing, and keep inspiring!

16/09/2026

11.09.2026
Strengthening Our School Community Through Health Promotion
School-Based In-Service Programme (SBIP) on the National Guideline for Health Promoting Schools and Monastic Institutions (HPSMI)

Our school conducted a School-Based In-Service Programme (SBIP) on the National Guideline for Health Promoting Schools and Monastic Institutions (HPSMI) for all staff on Friday, 11 September 2026.

With the support and guidance of the school management, the programme was designed to orient staff and strengthen the capacity of the school community to understand and implement the HPSMI framework—a holistic approach that integrates health promotion into the everyday life of schools and monastic institutions. The SBIP was conducted by the school's Vice Principal Mr. Sha, School Councellor, Ms. Dawa Dem, School Health Coordinator, Ms. Phub Dem and School's Wellbeing Focal Ms. Sonam Zangmo.

The programme explored the core pillars of HPSMI, with a focus on:
• Promoting physical, mental and social well-being of students, teachers and the wider school community
• Strengthening institutional capacity and multisectoral collaboration to support health-promoting initiatives
• Establishing systems for monitoring, accountability and continuous improvement in promoting health within school and monastic settings
• Understanding the Eight Global Standards for Health Promoting Schools (HPS)

The SBIP served as a meaningful opportunity for staff to reflect on the role of the school in creating an environment where health, well-being and learning go hand in hand. It reinforced the understanding that a healthy school is not only a place for academic learning, but also a space where every member of the community can feel supported, safe and empowered to thrive.

As we continue our journey towards becoming a Health Promoting School, may we translate this learning into meaningful practices that nurture the physical, mental, social and overall well-being of our school community.

Healthy Schools. Healthy Minds. Healthy Communities.

16/09/2026

10-12.09.2026
Three-Day Community-Based Parenting Programme | Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) – Term II

Strong families and meaningful parent-child relationships are important foundations for helping adolescents grow, thrive and navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence. With this in mind, the School’s Well-Being Team spearheaded a three-day Community-Based Parenting Programme under Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) – Term II, themed “Strengthening Families, Nurturing Connection with Your Child.”

The programme brought together parents and community stakeholders from RBG Camp, for three days of meaningful learning, reflection, dialogue, and connection. The sessions explored important aspects of parenting and adolescent wellbeing, including:

-Why Parenting? and the importance of the parenting role
-Situational Analysis of Issues Affecting Adolescents
-Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children
-Pentagon Parenting, Nurture and Connection with Your Child
-Co-parenting and shared responsibility in raising children
-Identifying Unspoken Signs of Abuse
-Teenage Pregnancy, Screen Time and Nutrition

The programme provided a valuable space for parents to look beyond discipline and focus on understanding, listening, nurturing and building meaningful connections with their children. It also highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in creating safe, supportive environments where adolescents can flourish.

Our sincere appreciation goes to Chithuen Phendhay Association (CPA) for their generous funding support and manpower in making this programme possible. Special thanks to Mr Binod, Counsellor at CPA, for his valuable support and contribution throughout the programme.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the RBG and Kusung Women Association for kindly providing refreshments for the participants and the presenters.

Our deepest appreciation goes to UNICEF for the funding support that made this important initiative possible.
Together, through stronger families, nurturing relationships and supportive communities, we can create the conditions our adolescents need to grow, thrive and become healthy, confident and responsible young people.

Strengthen the family. Nurture the connection. Help adolescents thrive.

15/09/2026

14.09.2026
Celebration of Thinking Minds: Writers' Conference 2026

The Writers' Conference 2026 at Dechencholing Higher Secondary School proudly welcomed two of Bhutan's distinguished literary figures, Mr. Namgyel Tshering and Ms. Chador Wangmo, whose works continue to inspire generations of Bhutanese readers and writers.

Mr. Namgyel Tshering—poet, a leader, researcher, and author of Dragon Delights: A Rosary of Poems and Rangtshor—guided students through the art of storytelling, helping them discover the stories within themselves and the world around them. His mindful writing session culminated in reflective journaling, encouraging students to transform their thoughts into meaningful words.

Joining him was the celebrated author Ms. Chador Wangmo, whose more than twenty-three published books, including La Ama: A Mother's Call and Dema, have cultivated imagination, values, and a love for reading among Bhutanese children and youth. Drawing from her own journey as a writer, she inspired students to embrace creativity with confidence, proving that every great writer begins with curiosity and courage. She helped the children to experience the delight of writing children’s books, which can be woven through stories that all of us can see, hear, feel, and experience.
Together, the facilitators reminded our young writers that while technology can support learning, authentic writing is born from independent thinking, creativity, and one's unique voice. Their wisdom, generosity, and passion transformed the conference into a vibrant celebration of literature, imagination, and the enduring power of words. The words resonated with the current scenario where AI is sweeping the minds of young people. The day was called off with the awarding of certificates to the participants. The authors generously donated some books to the school, for which the school remains always grateful. This one-day writing conference rests on the concept that writing needs to be ignited to give birth to great stories and writings in the future.

Dechencholing Higher Secondary School extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Chador Wangmo and Mr. Namgyel Tshering, remarkable Bhutanese authors, for selflessly sharing their time, knowledge, and experience. We also sincerely thank all our stakeholders, volunteers, and supporters whose unwavering commitment made this conference a meaningful and memorable success. Your support is our strength, and together we continue to nurture a culture of readers, thinkers, and writers.

15/09/2026

14.09.2026
The Maiden Writing Conference- Celebrating Thinking Minds
“Appo Deepo Bhava — Be a Light unto Yourself” illuminated the spirit of the Dechencholing Higher Secondary School Writing Conference, celebrating the transformative power of words, wisdom, and self-discovery. The conference began with the ceremonial offering of butter lamps by His Excellency Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, symbolizing the awakening of wisdom and the illumination of knowledge. The Dechencholing family then gathered to receive profound insights from one of Bhutan’s most distinguished educationists although weather shy off for sometime.
The highlight of the occasion was His Excellency’s inspiring address, where he shared his vision of education as the cultivation of enlightened minds, compassionate hearts, and responsible citizens. Expressing his joy in witnessing the Green School philosophy taking root, he reminded the gathering that true education transcends academics, nurturing harmony between knowledge, values, and nature.Swayed and touched by the emotional texture and content of His Excellency's speech, the school felt awestruck, for time seemed to hold for some time.
The programme also celebrated students’ literary achievements by recognizing the Highest Readers of 2026 and awarding certificates to the Drama team that secured the runner-up position among 24 Bhutan Baccalaureate schools in thebyear 2025 with their outstanding performance of Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw.
Subsequently, Writing Conference continued with His Excellency’s keynote address to 75 young writers from Grades IV to XII, where he emphasized the need to reclaim our shared humanity and create healing spaces through the nurturing of greenery—a metaphor for holistic development and collective responsibility. The enriching sessions by two distinguished facilitators , Ms Chador Wangmo and Mr Namgay Tshering, further inspired young writers through meaningful engagements in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The school also launched 'Reading Strategic Plan' 2026to 2030, giving a landscape of strenthening reading programmes in the school.
The day became a celebration of illumination—the light of the butter lamp, the light of knowledge, and the light of words that empower young voices to inspire society.The school is truly blessed to have the celebration of great thinking minds.Your Voice is our inspiration .Dechencholing family extends sincere gratitude to His Excellency Powdyel T S Powdyel for gracing our event with humility and sincerity.We wish you all the happiness and good health.
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14/09/2026

⚾ Baseball5: Voices from the Game 🎥

Hear from our players, coaches, and House Masters as they share their experiences and reflections from the month-long Baseball5 journey.

🎬 Created by the Student School Media Team

A glimpse into the learning, teamwork, and excitement behind this new sporting experience! 🌟

13/09/2026

07-11.09.2026
A Week of Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading!

The Lower Block of Dechencholing Higher Secondary School was filled with stories, voices, music, imagination, and creativity as we celebrated a vibrant week-long Reading Week from 7–11 September under the theme “Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity.”

The week was thoughtfully designed to give our young learners opportunities to experience literacy beyond the pages of a book. Through a variety of engaging activities, children were encouraged to read, listen, speak, perform, create, and express themselves with confidence.

Reading Theatre brought stories to life through expressive reading and performance, while Open Mic Melodies added a musical dimension to the celebration, allowing children to express themselves through rhythm, voice, and song.

The Skit presentations further encouraged teamwork, creativity, and confident communication, while the Author’s Chair provided a special opportunity for children to step into the shoes of authors, share their creative work, and experience the joy of being both a writer and an audience.

Storytelling gave our young narrators the opportunity to bring stories to life through voice, expression, and imagination. As they shared their stories with their peers, they developed confidence in speaking and discovered the joy of captivating an audience.

Dear Character invited children to choose a favorite literary character and write a heartfelt letter to them. Through their letters and read-aloud presentations, students expressed their admiration, shared their thoughts, and connected personally with the characters and stories they love.

The celebration also embraced the richness of our national language. Our Dzongkha Domain teachers engaged students in meaningful activities, including Tsangmo, reading aloud, translating English terms into Dzongkha, and exploring the use of formal and informal terms. These activities strengthened students’ appreciation of language while highlighting the importance of preserving and celebrating our linguistic heritage.

From stories and performances to creative writing, music, and language exploration, the week provided a wonderful space for our children to discover that literacy is not merely about reading words—it is about finding our voice, understanding others, expressing ideas, and connecting with the world around us.

A heartfelt appreciation to our Lower Block teachers, Dzongkha and English teams, and our enthusiastic young learners for making Reading Week such a lively and meaningful celebration. Their creativity, participation, and enthusiasm truly brought the spirit of literacy to life.

As the curtains close on Reading Week, may the stories continue, the voices grow stronger, and the love for reading continue to flourish.
Read. Perform. Create. Express. Connect. Grow.

13/09/2026

⚾ House Sports Event Update | Baseball5 ⚾

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide diverse sporting opportunities for our students, our school introduced Baseball5 in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC).

The programme began towards the end of July, with the BOC team supporting our students through training and coaching sessions during the Sport Learning Experiences. After a month-long journey of learning, practice, teamwork, and friendly competition, the Baseball5 programme concluded with the final tournament on 8th September 2026.

🏆 Final Results

Junior Level (Classes 4–6)
🥇 1st – Dhug House
🥈 2nd – Gyelsthen House

Senior Level (Classes 7–10)
🥇 1st – Khorlo House
🥈 2nd – Pema House

Congratulations to all our students for their enthusiastic participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the programme. 👏⚾

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) for their valuable support, training, and coaching, which enabled our students to learn and experience this exciting new sport.

🌟 Learning new sports. Building new skills. Growing together.