We would like to remind parents about some key points around drop off and collection. Students are not supervised on campus until 7:45 and so children should be left unaccompanied by parents or carers until this time. Adults may enter the site with their children from 7:40am at the earliest. Adults are welcome to stay and enjoy some social time at Caf茅 Yeti until 8:45am.
At the end of the school day, adults are not given entry to the campus until 2:15pm. Please do not arrive earlier than this. If you are collecting children who are finishing at 3:30pm or 4:30pm, please arrive no more than 15 minutes before this. We know that the traffic can be an issue, however currently cars are arriving to the area too early and this is causing congestion both in the car park and in the surrounding areas.听
We have been asked by the traffic police to inform parents that they should follow traffic laws when parking in the area of the school. They may well be enforcing parking penalties in the area and parents need to be aware that if they are causing congestion, using the one way system in the wrong direction or parking illegally, they may well be fined or clamped.
One way that parents can ease the traffic is to consider carpooling with other families. This also helps our environment and supports cleaner air for all our children.听
Caro
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Upcoming Events
(NB these may be subject to change)
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
Week 4
鈥 Community fundraising events week
鈥 Year 4 Family Assembly
鈥tart of Year 12 Exam leave
Week 5
鈥 Whole School Wellbeing at 91传媒 Parent Information Session
鈥 Whole School Wellbeing at 91传媒 Parent Information Session
Week 6
鈥arly Years Family Day at the British Embassy Compound
鈥alf Term Break - Thu-Fri
鈥alf Term Break - Thu-Fri
Week 7
鈥ear 6 Transition Week
鈥ear 6 to 7 Transition Parent Information Session
Withdrawal Notice
Thank you to the parents who have already informed us that your child/children will be leaving 91传媒 at the end of the term on Friday, 26th June 2026. We would like to stress that providing adequate and timely notice is essential. Formal notice is a mandatory requirement, helps parents avoid potential financial penalties, enables the timely refund of security deposits, and allows the school to plan effectively for the upcoming term. Please be reminded that the final deadline for submitting a formal notice of withdrawal is Sunday, 31st May 2026. Notice must be provided either by email or by a written letter addressed to Ms Manisha Bajracharya, Admissions Office. Upon receipt of the withdrawal notice, parents will be issued a clearance form, which must be completed closer to the end of the term to finalise the withdrawal process. Parents who require school documents or references for the new school should inform Ms Manisha Bajracharya in the Admissions Office as early as possible. Kindly note that late submission or failure to provide notice, as well as not completing the clearance process or returning school resources, may result in partial or full forfeiture of the security deposit. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering strictly to these requirements.
Community News
12th Community Conference at 91传媒: A Celebration of Skills for a Safer and Smarter School
The 12th Community Conference at 91传媒 was a vibrant and inspiring celebration of collaboration, leadership, and shared learning, held under the theme 鈥淪kills for a Safer and Smarter School.鈥 The event brought together approximately 80 participants, including valued community partners, schools, and organisations from both within and beyond the Kathmandu Valley.
The day was filled with energy, purpose, and meaningful engagement from start to finish. A standout highlight was the exceptional leadership demonstrated by our primary student leaders. With confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm, they led a series of engaging activities for students from four different community organisations. Their ability to connect, guide, and inspire others truly reflected the spirit of the conference and the importance of empowering young leaders.
Delegates also participated in a range of insightful workshops, which provided rich opportunities for professional learning, collaboration, and reflection. These sessions were highly appreciated for their practical relevance and interactive nature, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of key educational and community-focused practices.
The event also featured the 4th Early Years Teach Meet, hosted by Sanskriti School, which created a dynamic platform for educators to share ideas, exchange best practices, and strengthen professional networks within the Early Years community.
In addition, some of the participants took part in the First Aid training where the听 session equipped participants with essential, life-saving skills, reinforcing the conference鈥檚 focus on safety, awareness, and preparedness. We are proud to certify them through this renowned training system.
Throughout the day, the atmosphere was one of enthusiasm and collaboration. The positive spirit was reflected in the feedback from participants, who shared comments such as:
鈥淎 truly well-organised event with meaningful learning opportunities throughout.鈥
鈥淭he student leadership was inspiring and made the experience even more impactful.鈥
鈥淎 valuable and engaging conference that brought our community together beautifully.鈥
The overwhelmingly positive responses highlighted the success of the event in achieving its aims and creating a shared space for learning and connection.
The 12th Community Conference was more than just a gathering鈥攊t was a powerful celebration of community, learning, and leadership. It showcased how students, educators, and partners can come together to build skills, share knowledge, and contribute to safer and smarter school environments.
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, facilitators, student leaders, and partner organisations for making this event such a memorable and impactful success. We look forward to continuing this journey of collaboration and growth in the years ahead.
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Secondary News
91传媒 proves successful in the formidable Battle of the Books!
By Avigya听
On Tuesday, 5th May 91传媒 proudly and happily participated in the annual Battle of the Books competition for years 6 to 9, against KISC and Rato Bangala, held at KISC.
From our school, the teams that participated were 鈥楻eading Rebels Returned鈥 including Renee, Juhi, Arya and Avigya, all from Year 7. And 鈥楩lappy Tomatoes鈥 including Luveena and Adeline both from year 9, and Balark I from Year 7. The competition consisted of 4 rounds in total. Each round there included information and clues about a book from the selected 20 fictional books which all teams had to read. And then, the teams had to guess what the book was within 30 seconds, getting extra points if they also said the author of that book.听
Each round had a topic which the questions were based on, round 1 being character, round 2 being antagonist, and round 3 being about plot and setting.
听鈥 The best part of the competition is getting the question correct after 30 seconds of stress and anticipation,鈥 said Juhi Shrestha.听
At the end of the 3rd round, there was a bonus round in which teams had to answer in detail 6 comprehension questions from 3 random books from the list; there were 2 questions for each of the 3 books and contestants had 10 minutes to do this.听
This year, 鈥楻eading Rebels Return鈥 won 2nd place and 鈥楩lappy tomatoes鈥 won 3rd. They鈥檝e shown the best of 91传媒 during this competition.听
鈥淚鈥檓 really proud of everyone who took part – the students鈥 success is their well-deserved reward for a fantastic commitment to reading. They鈥檝e shown the best of 91传媒 during this competition.鈥
– Mr Johnston
Overall, this competition was very fun and successful. As Renee said, 鈥 I really enjoyed the competition and the books.鈥 The writer, me, being a person who participated in this competition twice now, made me explore genres I would not visit and know what I would like if it were not for Battle of the Books. Alongside this, it also taught me reading habits that I will never forget. I highly recommend any year 6-9 students to participate in this competition as I surely will next year, and I hope we can showcase the same amount of greatness (if not better) in future competitions!
Enrichment Week Projects Unveiled!
By Meekha and Shajonee
Enrichment week choices have just been announced at this week’s whole school assembly. The options range from birdwatching and sewing, to the new Library Development Project and writing children鈥檚 books. The selections allow for each individual student to explore their interests while still learning throughout the entire week. 91传媒 values the development of various skills outside academics, along with exploring hobbies and interests of the children and teachers, and enrichment week activities offer them the opportunity to partake in these or for them to try something new, learn new skills, and make new friends.听
The options for enrichment week include:
Geology Rocks Returns – 3 new field sites, many new skills and听 just as much fun. This year we are collaborating with the National History Museum of Nepal to build a permanent exhibition on the geology of the Himalayas.
91传媒 Computer Hackathon – This will end with a competition between our school teams and other schools showing their programs off.
Elevate – Girls Leadership Conference(shortlisted for TES Community Engagement of the Year Award in 2025) – Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Ellevate is a conference designed for ambitious young women aged 14鈥17 who want to build confidence, sharpen their communication skills, and unlock leadership potential.
91传媒 Pottery Throwdown – Join the Original 91传媒 Pottery Throwdown to explore your artistic side alongside Newar artisans, creating wheel-formed and hand-built ceramics.
Great 91传媒 Sewing Bee – Work with recycled fabrics to create individual pieces, as well as collaborating on a larger community project for our exhibition.
Wellbeing Children鈥檚 Book Project – This project will focus on students creating story books based on a theme to do with well-being. The final product will be the completed story books to be presented at the exhibition and perhaps even published for real.
Library Development Project – Come join us to redesign, refurnish and create a safe and inviting environment听 in the library for the students of Madan Smarak school.
Birds and Barometers – 听Students will learn, act, and create projects that really promote sustainability and environmental stewardship in the Kathmandu Valley.听
Senior Play – Ready to perform (or work backstage) at a real theatre with a real audience?
Looking at this spectacular lineup, we guarantee you will enjoy the last week of this academic year!
Primary News
Primary Junior and Senior Eco Ambassadors
Last week, our Senior Primary Eco Ambassadors proudly welcomed the new Junior Eco Ambassadors by officially presenting them with their Eco Ambassador t-shirts alongside Ms Palmer. The role of an Eco Ambassador is important, as students work together to promote sustainability at 91传媒, in our community, across Nepal, and around the world. During the afternoon, the students enjoyed getting to know each other through fun Eco Charades activities, building teamwork and sharing ideas about how to care for our planet. They are already looking forward to working together again soon for a whole-school litter pick to help keep our environment clean and green.听
SDG student-led fundraising events
We are delighted to share details of our upcoming SDG student-led fundraising events in Primary, taking place on Thursday, 14th May and Friday, 15th May in support of our Community Partners Fund. These events are designed and led by students, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and our shared commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
On Thursday, 14th May, Year 5 will host a Movie Afternoon for students in Years 3 – 6 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm (straight after club time) in the library. Tickets are available at 250 Nrs or 500 Nrs, with the higher price including hot chocolate and popcorn.
On Friday, 15th May, we have a full programme of exciting events across Primary. Year 4 will begin the morning with a class assembly for parents from 8:30 – 9:00 am in the Drama Studio, followed by a jewellery workshop and sale. Year 3 will present an Art Gallery and Sale in the Primary Library from 8:00鈥9:40 am, showcasing their creative work.
In the afternoon, Year 6 will present 鈥淪potlight Showcase: A Celebration of Creativity鈥, a lively mix of music, drama, and artistic performances, as well as stalls and refreshments. Year 6 families and friends are invited to this event. This will take place in the Drama Studio from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, with tickets priced at 200 Nrs for children and 500 Nrs for adults. At the same time, Year 1 and Year 2 will host their 鈥淪ummer Spectacular鈥 for families, which will also run from 1:30 – 2:30 pm and celebrate learning through performance and creativity.
We look forward to welcoming families to these special events. All proceeds will go directly to our Community Partners Fund, helping us support meaningful projects beyond our school community.
Year 4 Parent Visit
In Year 4, we were very lucky to welcome Bhushan Thapa into school to talk to us about hydroelectricity. The children learned how a hydroelectric power plant works, how long it takes to build one, and many other fascinating facts about generating electricity using water. They were incredibly engaged and asked lots of thoughtful questions throughout the session. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear from a real expert and deepen our learning about renewable energy.听
Parents Forum
This week it was a pleasure to host a Parent Information Forum for our parents focusing on the Transitions and changes that our children go through as we approach the end of the academic year. It was wonderful to have such a large turn out, and we look forward to implementing some of the ideas discussed.
Little Yetis
This week, our Little Yeti鈥檚 morning was inspired by the popular story Dear Zoo and safari animals 听in honour of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. The children loved exploring a range of hands-on activities. They gave toy animals muddy baths, caught animals swimming in the water area, squished and shaped creatures in playdough, searched for animals with binoculars, and had the opportunity to craft their own giraffes.
We look forward to diving into a new adventure next week as we explore an exciting Under the Sea theme!
