Tsewang Norbu, and his brother Rigzin Norbu (also in 6th grade), are from Takar, Padma County, Golok. They were born into a nomad family. When they were young their father died after battling with an illness. Their mother also became ill and could not care for them anymore. At that time, Khentrul Kunzang Gyaltsen was told of their situation and they were brought to this school.