"It does not matter your age, gender, race, religion, political belief or background. the water treats you the same."                                                                     The Annual Swimming Gala for the year 2017 was held on 9th september. It is an avenue to harness the skills of young potential swimmers. Participants from four competitive houses took part in the event. 

"I found something i love and never gave up."                                                                                                                                                                                                                      -Michael Phelps

Local Schools and Khuruthang Business Community Meeting

Theme working  towards Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug free community and schools

The Mountain Echoes literary festival is an initiative that brings together writers, biographers, historians, environmentalist, scholars,

photographers, poets, musicians, artists, filmmakers to engage in cultural dialogue, share stories, create memories and most importantly

explore the world beyond and take inspiration especially for school children. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.

In its eight edition this year, class VII students along with few senior students were on a roll when they visited the Royal University of Bhutan,

Auditorium on 25^th August. The students were lucky enough to get the chance to meet and interact with very prominent figures such as Jerry

Pinto, Neel Madhav, Barkha Dutt,  Ashwin Sanghi, Emma slade  and few other Bhutanese artists.

The sessions that the students attended were full of knowledge, deeper insights into the arts, literature and philosophy. In addition to this, the

students were also made more aware of global issues such as environmental conservation, natural history, spirituality, and the global evolution

of textiles and traditional designs. This festival is one of a kind where students can learn in abundance, draw great inspiration and deeper

democratization in the country.

Students Exchange Programme 2017

A Team of 11 students and 3 teachers from Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur, India visited Ugyen Academy

for two days (18th – 19th August 2017) on students exchange programme.

As part of students interaction, various academic and literary activities were conducted in English, Mathematics

and Science in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Ugyen Academy Students of classes VII, VIII & IX took part in the programme.

In continuance of the students exchange programme, a team comprising of students from classes VII & VIII and

teachers of Ugyen Academy will be taking part in 25 different competitions to be held at Seth Anandram Jaipuria

School, Kanpur, India in October 2017.

U19 Girls Winner of inter Dzongkhag Cricket Championship

The Drama Troupe of Ugyen Academy along with the escort teachers left for Thimphu on 15th August.

A grand opening was given by the school for the first ever National Drama Festival in Bhutan with the

play 'Tryst with King Lear'. The troupe was appreciated by Honorable Lyonchen, Education Minister

and other dignitaries. in the evening, the alumni students gathered and hosted a small program for

the troupe. On 17th Drama Troupe returned.

Dear UA Alumni,

Your School (UA) will be staging, “A Tryst with King Lear” at Motithang Higher Secondary School, Thimphu on Wednesday 16^th August, 2017.

The exact time has not been specified but UA is honoured to do the opening of the historic event, “Bhutan Schools Drama Festival 2017”.

Kindly note the arrangements that which is consistent with the directives sent by Department of School Education,

Ministry of Education:

Looking forward to the Gala Event: “Bhutan Schools Drama Festival 2017”. Please share to help our alumni to get connected once again.

UA Principal

2nd runners up