Himalayan Nepali Language School (Virtual)Parents-Teachers Meeting: July 11, 2026

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Venue: 2400 Alta Vista Dr. Ottawa, ON K1H 7N1

Time: 4:00 PM -6:00PM

Organizer: Canada Bhutanese Association (CABTAS), Ottawa

The first parents-teachers meeting organized by CABTAS was successfully conducted on July 11, 2026.

AGENDA

1. Welcome & the Announcement of the meeting agenda by Aita Rai (Resource teacher & CABTAS Board of Director)

2. Himalayan Nepali Language School report Updates & Introduction of IILP program (run by CECCE) by Brian Khadka (Program coordinator & CABTAS Board of Director)

3. Need of Teaching Nepali language to children, and the conduction of classes based on the school curriculum prepared by the team of teachers (HNLS), by Santa Man Rai (Teacher & CABTAS Advisor)

4. Difficulties faced by teachers on day-to-day classroom teaching & learning, by Binita Bhattarai (Parent & Teacher)

5. A few words on school related issue by Hem Bajgai (Parent, teacher & CABTAS Board of Director)

6. Some words from the Parents’ side about the language program and some feedbacks by Tula Ram Rai (CABTAS Board of Director) & Dilu Subba (Parent)

7. Discussions and feedbacks from parents-teachers.

8. Information to parents for their children’s back to school bag supplies by Santa Man Rai

9. Vote of thanks by Brian Khakda.

The school report and registration information for the school session 2026-2027 presented by the coordinator is as follows:

Éducation permanente’s International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP) offers free or low-cost language classes to students from Junior Kindergarten (JK) through Grade 12. This program is managed by CECCE, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, the largest French-language Catholic school board in Ontario and the largest Canadian network of French-language schools outside of Quebec. The International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP) offers weekend courses focusing on oral communication, reading and writing. Classes are led by experienced instructors who create a vibrant learning community for students through engaging activities. Students will gain literacy skills, communication skills, and cultural awareness. International language courses enhance students’ overall education, academic excellence, and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, making elementary language programs free.

Additional information

· Commencement of IILP elementary classes for the school session 2026-2027: September 12, 2026.

· Registrations are open for returning students and the new students.

· Parents/students shall receive emails from the school board (pli-ilp@ecolecatholique.ca) for returning students to register their children with some necessary updates in their address and contact information.