Author: Modesto Vega

  • Launch Event in LA

    His Holiness with the organisers On the 20th May 2007, the school’s launch on the LA scene took place at the Architecture + Design Museum Los Angeles, within its theme of ‘Enlightened Development’.

    Bruce McKinlay of Arup and Elizabeth Shanklin of Ogilvy made presentations explaining their firms’ activities at the school in Ladakh; His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa presided, and Donovan kindly serenaded the audience.

    The event raised valuable funds towards the school’s 3rd Residence, which must open by November 2007 in order to receive incoming children from remote areas.

    This event, organised by Druk Foundation, was made possible by the generosity of the A+D Museum, and corporate sponsors Arup and Ogilvy.

  • House Competitions

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    House competitions continue with cricket and football. Each of the five ‘houses’ has a boys team and a girls team. There was great excitement when the new tracksuits were delivered, thanks to the generosity of a donor, and now the infants would like some too!

  • Cisco Systems Shoot

    A Camera on Tripod

    September 23rd and 24th was a very exciting time for all, as the school hosted an international film crew of 300 who were making an advertisement for Cisco Systems.

    On the Saturday, Junior 4’s classroom was the location for filming and all the children had the chance to watch the process.

    On Sunday, the location was at Thiksay Gompa and Junior IV spent the day there. Cisco commissioned Ogilvy & Mather and Radical Media to produce their commercial.

    A donation for equipment was given to the school as well as treats for the children. Some of the money will go towards school outings and also to the special Children’s Day on 14th November.

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  • Little Tibet Challenge

    Three ClimbersCongratulations to Annie Smith, David Songhurst and Ian Hazard for their successful ascent of
    Stok Kangri’ssummit (6,121m) last summer! Their determination to complete the challenge, in the midst of difficult weather conditions, helped to raise nearly £6000 for the school.