St. Thomas' English Medium School language of communication (both written and verbal), all the subjects are taught in English language; apart from Hindi (subject), which is an exception and a regional language. STEMS is tied up closely with The Church. Staff members (including administrators, teachers and helpers) practice Catholicism. Daily assembly happens in the large playground where students start their day with prayers and The National Anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana. Terminal examinations are held thrice every year to keep a performance check and provide feedback about students' progress. Students are required to answer a set of questions, typically by handwriting all answers on
Jana Aastha National Weekly Jana Aastha National Weekly The Jana Aastha National Weekly is a weekly tabloid published in Nepal. It generally publishes opinions and sensational "breaking news" that is followed by other national dailies. Its background is tilted to the left but it is known for exposing the irregularities of the left movement as well. "Jana Astha" has the largest circulation among the weeklies all over the country and it leads 80 percent of the print media of Nepal, this has been certified by the Nepalese government's Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC). Its editor Kishor Shrestha also represents editors in Press Council Nepal