Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- The St Mary's School, one of Nepal's pioneering schools for girls, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee, on Friday.

Established 70 years ago with just 13 students, the school celebrated the event with various cultural and other activities.

President Ramchandra Paudel and Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba were among those attending the event as chief dignitaries.

In his address, the President lauded the role played by the school for 70 years and its lasting contribution to Nepal's education sector. He emphasised the need for connecting Nepal's education system with knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurship.

"Education develops disciplined citizens and prepares capable patriots. We must link our education system with knowl...