KUHS News Letter - Asar 2083

The First Terminal Examination of Class 4-10 is scheduled from 16 July, 2026 whereas Class 8 and 10 exams begin few days earlier which is already notified to all the parents. After the first term, Class 4 and 5 will also have only Continuous Assessment as per the Nepal Government’s guidelines but at the end of the year they will have one written exam to make aware with writing skills. We will discuss this in detail sin the upcoming PTM which we will notify you later.

Note: We request you to clear the dues (until Asadh, 2083) of your wards since the fees are the only source for the smooth operation of the school.

Thank you.

Debate is all about expressing arguments in a heated yet respectful manner. Personally, I do not consider it merely a competitive program. The topic for the Senior Debate Competition 2083 was “Artificial Intelligence Tools Should Be Fully Embraced in the Classrooms.” The topic was highly debatable; consequently, my worthy opponents were all well prepared. The factory model of education is dead, and no amount of nostalgia can bring it back. Education is a non-negotiable topic. While the world praises AI, many people take a step back with a different mindset, considering it a harmful tool. They argue that it promotes laziness, procrastination, and many other negative habits. If we, as students, teachers, and parents, become dependent on AI for even the most basic educational guidance, we are falling behind, thereby providing evidence to support the argument that AI can be harmful.

Optimization is essential for something as important as education. The world has changed from blackboards to whiteboards, so what is the harm in upgrading to smart boards? Participants opposed the points about laziness and procrastination, labeling them as problems related to skill implementation rather than the technology itself. AI is available 24/7. In a world where we are moving towards making the world smarter, why are we wasting our time being stuck on the same problems for hours? The competition ended with a meaningful conclusion, where both sides of the motion were equally prioritized and heard. This debate led to different perspectives, fulfilling its purpose of teaching and guiding every individual toward something new and different.

The debate competition was an inter house competition. The competition was a friendly debate competition. The competition started at 11:45am. From each house we shared our thoughts one by one. The debate topic was “Social media does more harm to teenagers’ mental health”. The competition brought our spirits to debate with one and another. There were about 26 participants. The judges were our respective English teachers. And the chairpersons were our respected coordinator ma'am, our Social Studies teacher and our Nepali teacher. The participants were of grade 7 and 8.

At last, we would like to say that the debate competition was filled with enthusiasm and we really enjoyed every moments of the debate. It was an unforgettable event.

The investiture ceremony is a formal event where an individual is officially given a position of authority or leadership. Recently, our school also had this event for the School Captains, School Vice Captains, House Captains and House Vice Captains. This ceremony included distribution of badges and titles to the respective Captains and Vice Captains.

We had a long way to go before this ceremony. First, the application letter was sent from the people who were willing to be the leaders and then came the interview round where each and every individual was interviewed as to why they wanted to be the leader. What they would do if they were selected and some reasons why they would be suitable for the role. The interview round was tough, so many qualified people with so much potential to become a leader. 

Then, came the investiture ceremony, the thing everyone had been waiting for. One by one the respective leaders were called out on the stage. Nervousness filled the hearts of everyone. Hope filled the hearts of the participants and courage filled the hearts of the chosen leaders. Once the worthy leaders were chosen for the respective positions and given the flags for their houses or the country's flag, we took the oath to fulfill our duties with fairness and to dedicate ourselves for the development of the school. With that the ceremony had concluded. The leaders came with hopes to be chosen and went back with responsibilities and hope for the future development of the school. 

 

Among the many contests and extra-curricular activities KUHS holds, the spelling bee is an exciting one. A spelling bee is an academic competition where contestants are challenged to spell a broad selection of words. The school spelling bee is a time-honored contest that brings students together with literacy, focus and courage.

Spellings hold a big role in reading, writing and speaking. Knowing the spelling of various words boosts reading and writing skills. It also deepens one’s vocabulary, which also boosts their confidence. It also improves public speaking and literacy. However, not knowing the spelling or pronunciation of something has its own impact. For example, similar words with different spellings denote completely different meanings than intended. Our language skills can also seem unprofessional if the spelling or pronunciation is wrong. 

In the Inter-House spelling bee, we were involved into written spelling tests and the 3 highest scorers of each class were chosen as first, second, and third. Three students from grade 5, 6, 7 (one student from each grade) were chosen to participate in the Joint School Spelling Bee, held at Saint Mary’s Secondary School which was held on 11 June 2026. In my opinion, the JS spelling bee was much more enjoyable, as it was conducted in groups with, many fun rounds like spell sprint and spell hive. It encouraged teamwork, courage, speed and coordination. The contest was also an opportunity to learn about different people from different backgrounds and schools.

At the end, what matters is the experience and knowledge that we gained. The information we learn now will stick for a lifetime, so let us have fun, and try our best in these activities.
Reeva Malla, 7A

JS MUSIC FESTIVAL, 2026

On June 30, 2026,  our group of fifteen consisting of friends from grade 8 to 10, grade to students, and myself headed to Nepal Don Bosco school (NDBS) for the Joint School (JS) Music festival.  From the moment we arrived at the school, we were thoroughly impressed. The students welcomed us warmly, the food was  delicious, and the overall ambience of both the school and performance hall was fantastic. The hosts managed the event cleverly hosting short quizzes between setups to keep the audience engaged.

Before performing, we watched three other school show their sets. Each school was allotted 20 minutes to showcase a solo song, group song and an instrumental piece. In our tum, we performed Ekata for group song, Badal Sari for solo and Kutumba's Pariwartan for instrumental performance.

Ultimately, the weeks of hard work and intensive rehearsals truly paid off. I was proud of!  Everything was well performed and we were watching our peers’ performances. We enjoyed our own set the most. We left NDBS with tons of beautiful memories and a shared hope that I we get the chance to perform together again next time.

The IA trip to Chisapani (MAY30-MAY31) was one of the most exciting and memorable experiences among all our school trips. The journey started early in the morning, and although the bus arrived late, everyone was still excited about the adventure ahead. We started our hike from Shivapuri National Park. During the trek through the park, we enjoyed the beautiful forest views, even though the path was slippery and tiring due to the rain the previous night.

On the way, we also visited Dhap Dam, which was a calm and refreshing place surrounded by natural beauty. It was really a nice break during our long trek. After we reached the homestay, we had some snacks and we rested for a while in our rooms. After that, we all gathered in the hall and gave speeches one by one, sharing our reflections of the day. We enjoyed a campfire and had dinner together.

After dinner, some of the students watched the UEFA Champions League Final, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal 4–3 on penalties. That day we were all very tired that day because of the 6–7 hours of continuous hiking. However, the campfire and the time we spent together made the whole experience even more special.

One of the most unforgettable moments of the journey happened on the second day when the trail disappeared, and many of us became confused among the bushes and jungle paths. We were stuck there for more than half an hour. It was difficult and tiring at the time, but later it became one of the most memorable and funniest experiences of the trip. This trip taught us the importance of teamwork, patience, and cooperation. As this may be one of the last trips of our Grade 10 and school life, it is an experience I will always cherish. It was definitely one of the best trips ever and something I will never forget for the rest of my life.

This year on June 19^th to June 21^st we had an event at the West Minster College in Kathmandu, where about 21 to 26 of us went to take part in this year’s MUN. We were put in different committees according to the google form we submitted. I was in the committee ‘ECOSOC’ that deals the economic and social aspect all around the world. Each delegate represented a country and spoke behalf of the country.

I was representing Tuvalu, a small country located in Oceania and the 192nd country that joined the UN. There were various other committees such as DISEC, FPN, IPC, UNHRC, etc. All the committees dealing with different sectors. To start on the first day we discussed the ROPs; how each person shall be addressed and the rules within the committees. Later, we started our first committee session where we discussed the main agenda of our committee.

On the second day, we discussed various MODs about how to help developing and under developed countries. All the delegates shared various ideas and the problems with solutions. We were given the task to write a position paper where we write happened in our committee sessions.

On the third and the last day, we had a crisis where we were given a problem by the chair, which we had to solve as a group. The problem was tackled with a solution every delegate approved of. At last we ended the whole event with award ceremony and a cultural program.

Overall, it was a great opportunity to learn more about what’s going on all around the globe as well as the possible solutions. It was a fun and educational experience as people with different experience level were present there. Therefore, if you would like to be updated, debate, and speak up learning new things going to a MUN is a must.

 

Imagine waking up in a reality far from expectations, in a setting that felt strange, un-real and unfamiliar. This is exactly how my journey at the grand scout camp at St. Xavier, Godavari began. Everything around felt different from normal life as if I entered a palace where comfort was replaced with challenges and routine.

From the very first day, I realized that this was not an ordinary experience following schedules, managing daily tasks, cooperating with leaders on my own made me step out of my comfort zone. Every morning started early with discipline, flag ceremonies, exercises and preparation for the day's activities and every night ended with sharing experience, laughter and watching outstanding performances.

Various Competitions were held during our camp despite having less time to prepare, we tried our best, however I also realized that true purpose of such competitions is not only about winning or losing, it is more about participation, learning, discipline and the experience we gain along the way.

Beyond the challenges, the camp gave me unforgettable memories of friendship and unity. Sharing meals, stories after long tiring days created bonds that made it even more special.

In the end I would like to thank my Scout Master Ramesh Sitikhu, Uma Kutu and Ramita Maam for giving me this opportunity and guiding, supporting and understanding us in journey.