He is Panav Rai, a class XII science graduate waiting to enroll himself in his choice of tertiary education in few months time. As he awaits, he is with us at Druk! Yes...... he is the other young and energetic volunteer teacher who i interviewed last June.
When i come across such young people sacrificing their time and energy for community enhancement i am made too believe there is still a monumental HOPE in humanity. Keep Going Bro!
Enjoy what this young man has to say about volunteerism, education and how importance is discipline in life to become what one aspires to.
1. Your life philosophy:
The philosophy I believe in is to "be our own definition of 'good'. It is enough to save this world of ours"
2. What the World need to know about your youth volunteer group? (basic facts)
Y-VIA does much more than child protection workshops. The peer tutoring project to Druk School is one among others. We have been actively involved with other volunteers in various other activities to benefit the community.
3. What made you choose Druk School to render your service as a volunteer teacher? 2 points
We had heard from our coordinator that there is a shortage of teaching faculty in Druk school. There was no better of an opportunity for us to render our services.
The other reason would be our interest to help in our own little ways and make the most of our holidays.
4. Your say on the student’s conduct and their aptitude and attitude towards their studies?
They are driven to be the best at what they are most interested in. There is a balanced distribution in terms of academic performance and their average performance in exams is up to the mark. But on the other hand, they might outsmart even our teachers when it comes to knowledge other than that of the textbooks.
5. What three things you see 'best' in druk school?
The policy of having zero waste on the school is the most appealing as the lesser the dustbins, lesser the production of waste.
Wednesdays are probably the days that everyone looks forward to at Druk School. The club activities that the teachers and students engage on gives everyone a break from the metronome life at school.
The value that has been instilled in Druk School whereby the students are are not pressured to be dynamic in academics only is the most appeasing. To produce versatile student graduates is far better to lead them to success in life.
6. Three suggestions you may wish to submit for the betterment of the school.
It would be good to see the students marching properly during after assembly.
Boys having to cut their short is becoming an issue. I think that a suitable hair length can be kept so that they look tidy and are satisfied with their hair.
From my observations, the bell that rings to signal the end of every period seems to be merry but the high pitch seems to be bothersome to the ones in the hallway. A change of tune could perhaps could help a little.
7. What incident in your life prompt you into volunteerism?
It is the pleasure that I get from volunteerism that motivates me further. There has not been any particular incident as such but the enthusiasm from my volunteerism from middle schooling has led me in taking up as a volunteer.
8. Your early schooling?
I have studied my primary level of schooling in Etho Metho School and the Early Learning Centre. It is where I have had the foundation of what I am today.
9. Your academic persuades hence forth?
I would like to pursue a course in medicine as it has been my passion since my early childhood.
10. And lastly , Your advice to the students of Druk School.
As someone who just passed high school I may not be in a position to advise but it is my suggestion to these younger ones to try their hands on whatever opportunities they get as students; that privilege is lost once we graduate from school. We may fail at times which is okay as we learn from them.
It is essential for all of us to be well educated and hence we must all work hard academically. It is equally important to have fun as well as it is not the grades but the mellow memories that one cherishes during a lifetime.
