19/09/2026
Five-Day Capacity Building Programme on School Leadership, Academic Planning and Management
The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Gyalshing successfully organised a Five-Day Capacity Building Programme for HOIs of Primary and Junior High Schools of Soreng and Gyalshing districts from 15th to 19th September 2026.
The programme was designed with a focus on strengthening school leadership capacities in alignment with the School Leadership Academy (SLA) Leadership Module. The module emphasises the importance of effective and reflective leadership in creating a positive school environment, strengthening teaching-learning processes, building collaborative teams, and leading school improvement initiatives.
It encourages school heads to move beyond routine administration and take an active role as academic and instructional leaders, capable of guiding teachers, fostering innovation, taking informed decisions, and responding effectively to the needs of learners and the school community.
The programme aimed to strengthen the capacities of school heads in educational leadership, academic planning, administration, team building, innovation and effective school management. It provided opportunities for the HOIs to reflect on their leadership practices, share experiences, understand key educational frameworks and programmes, and develop practical strategies for improving the overall functioning of their respective schools.
Day 1 featured sessions by Mrs. Matrika Thapa, Senior Lecturer, DIET; Mrs. Parumita Rai, Principal, DIET Gyalshing; and Mr. Tashi Ongyal Bhutia, Deputy Director, Education Department, Gyalshing, covering leadership, reflective practices, effective teaching and social leadership.
Day 2 included sessions by Mrs. Dipika Rai, Lecturer, DIET; Mr. Rohit Sharma, GT, PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Pelling; and Mr. Rajesh Thapa, CEO, Education Department, Gyalshing, focusing on NCF-FS, NCF-SE, mindfulness, transformative teaching, team building and leading partnerships.
Day 3 covered Assessment, Self-Awareness and Professional Growth, Government Service Rules and Toy-Based Pedagogy, facilitated by Mrs. Sadhna Gurung, Lecturer, DIET; Mrs. Matrika Thapa, Senior Lecturer, DIET; Mr. Mayel Tsheing Lepcha, Education Department; and Ms. Ongmula Bhutia, Lecturer, DIET.
Day 4 featured Mr. Sudeep S***a, HM, Government Pewthang Primary School; Mrs. Matrika Thapa, Senior Lecturer, DIET; Mr. Dhiraj Chettri, Lecturer, DIET; and Ms. Ongmula Bhutia, Lecturer, DIET, covering school innovation, leadership building, SNP, ECCE and Vidya Pravesh.
Day 5 included sessions by Mrs. Babita Pradhan, Lecturer, DIET; Ms. Magdolyn Karthak, Lecturer, DIET; Mr. D.K. Gurung, HM, Government Primary School, Ramidham; focusing on Phonics, Language and Literacy, school-based innovations, sharing of good practices and professional reflection.
The Valedictory Programme was graced by Mr. Rajesh Thapa, CEO, Education Department, along with the principal and faculty members of DIET Gyalshing and participating HOIs. The principal DIET encouraged the HOIs to apply their learning in their respective schools, while the CEO sir emphasised proactive leadership, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participating HOIs. The HOIs also expressed their appreciation to the DIET faculty through tokens of love for their guidance and support.
The five-day programme provided a valuable platform for learning, reflection, sharing of experiences and strengthening school leadership for meaningful educational improvement.
The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Matrika Thapa Senior Lecturer and Ms. Magdolyn Karthak.