Rastriya Secondary School

ABOUT

Rastriya Secondary School, Sunsari, continuous education from ECD to Grade 12 (+2 level) under the National Examination Board (NEB). It is also affiliated with CTEVT, offering technical/vocational programs like Pre-Diploma and Diploma in Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering. This makes it one of the few public schools providing both general academic streams (Management, Education) and skill-based technical options (Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering) in the same institution.

It positions itself as one of the leading government institutions in Itahari in terms of student enrollment, results, or community trust. It serves as an important hub for the semi-urban Itahari community, including marginalized groups, through national scholarship schemes.

Salient Features

Modern and practical facilities: The school's facilities include a library, science lab, computer lab, multimedia classrooms, counseling services, sports grounds/activities, dance and music programs, ECA , tour/educational trips, and scholarships. These support holistic development beyond rote learning.
Focus on experiential and child-centered activities: The school carries out regular educational observation trips to different places like Dharan Labor Culture Park, project works like leaflets on famous places in English classes, quizzes, recitals, and performances. The school emphasizes practical learning, cultural events, and fun outings to places like Rasha Taal for younger grades in related local contexts.
Active extracurricular and competitive engagement: Students participate in and achieve in inter-school competitions, such as quiz contests, sports (football, games), and cultural performances. Such engagement strengths in building teamwork, talent, and confidence.
Community-oriented and accessible: As a government/community school, it provides affordable/free education to a large local student body, with strong parental involvement (e.g., guidelines for trips, uniforms, snacks). It serves as an important hub for the semi-urban Itahari community, including marginalised groups, through national scholarship schemes.
Infrastructure highlights: Features a well-maintained campus with buildings, courtyards, transportation (school bus), and even aesthetic elements like illuminated nighttime views and traditional structures, creating a welcoming environment in the school.