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HISTORY OF SAINIK SCHOOLS |
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The Scheme of establishing Sainik Schools was introduced in
1961 by the Ministry of Defence. In the first year, five Sainik Schools
were established. Since then several More were added bringing their total to
twenty as on date. All the Schools are located in different states of the
country. The Sainik Schools are managed by a Society which is registered under
the Societies Registration Act ( XXI of 1960 )
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AIM |
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The primary aim of Sainik Schools is to prepare the boys
academically, physically and psychologically for entry into the National
Defence Academy and other coveted walks of life. Since their inception, Sainik
Schools have sent thousands of students to the Army, the Navy and the Air Force
as officers and produced many more responsible civil citizens of the nation. |
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ABOUT SAINIK SCHOOL IMPHAL |
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Sainik School lmphal is a residential English medium Public
School for boys, imparting Public School education with a military bias. The
School was established on 07 Oct 1971. Apart from preparing the students
academically, the school endeavours to develop character, team spirit, loyalty,
esprit-de-corps and a high sense of discipline amongst students of the school.
The school is also a member of Indian Public Schools Conference (IPSC).
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ABOUT STUDENTS |
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The School admits students from Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram,
Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan in classes VI and IX based on an All
India Entrance Examination. Seats are reserved for each state, SC/ST and for
children of defence personnel depending upon the vacancies arising each year.
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LOCATION |
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The School is located in a picturesque area at a distance of
approximately 8 kms from Imphal on Imphal-Pukhao road. The School campus spread
over an area of 268 acres is suitably developed to provide a serene environment
and sound infrastructure. |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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The administration of the
Sainik School is vested in an autonomous body under the Board of Governors with
the Union Minister of Defence as its Chairman. The Chief Ministers and
Education Ministers of the States are also members of the Board of Governors.
The school has a Local Board of Administration with a Senior Defence Service
Officer holding the rank of Major General as its Chairman. The General Officer
Commanding 57 Mountain Division is the present Chairman of the Local Board of
Administration of Sainik School lmphal. The Local Board of Administration meets
at regular intervals to review the progress of the School and to devise
measures for its improvement.
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FACILITIES AVAILABLE |
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MEDICAL |
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The health of the boys is regularly attended by a qualified
Doctor assisted by a Nursing Assistant. Students requiring special attention
and care are admitted in the school hospital. More serious cases or those
requiring medical advice of a specialist are referred to RIMS, Imphal. Cases of
prolonged or very serious illness are reported to their parents for suitable
action.
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GENERATOR |
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The School has a 125 KVA and a 12.5 KVA generators ensuring
uninterrupted power supply to the entire campus.
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WATER SUPPLY |
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The School has its own water reservoir, filtration and
treatment plant. Sufficient water is made available to the dormitories in the
morning and evening for bathing purposes. Aquaguards are installed in the Mess,
Hostels, and School building to provide purified drinking water to the cadets
at all times.
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LAUNDRY SERVICE |
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Laundry services are available to students. All students are
required to give their clothes for washing and ironing to their respective
House washermen on the days prescribed under their House arrangement.
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BANK |
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The School has a branch of Bank of India - Sainik School
Branch. |
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CSD |
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In order to cater to the requirement of students pertaining to
stationery, text books, toiletries, clothing etc., necessary arrangements exist
within the school campus. The students may take various items as per their
requirements from the School CSD using STUDENT PURCHASE SLIP. The amount so
spent is adjusted against the incidental money deposited by the parents. The
purchases made by the students through PURCHASE SLIPS are vetted and signed by
the concerned Housemaster in order to prevent wasteful expenditure. The details
of purchases made by the students are forwarded to the parents along with the
Statement of Account in May and December every year. The unspent portion of the
advance is refunded at the time of leaving the School. |
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY |
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All text books and stationery items can be
provided to the students under school arrangements. The expenses on this
account shall be debited to the student account and adjusted against the
advance. Procurement of text books and stationery items from school is,
however, purely optional.
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HOSTEL AND MESSING |
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HOSTELS |
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In order to develop team spirit and
esprit-de-corps amongst students, they are accommodated House wise under four
Wings - Netaji House, Raman House, Shivaji House and Tagore House. These houses
comprises boys from class VII to XII. Junior most cadets i.e., class VI
cadets are under one house - Tikendrajit House. The boys are groomed to live a
corporate life and develop a sense of emotional integration. |
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HOUSE MANAGEMENT
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Each House is managed by a Housemaster,
assisted by a Deputy Housemaster and two Assistant Housemasters while the
holding Houses of class VI have a Housemaster and an Assistant Housemaster each
to look after the boys. There are a total of four Hostel Superintendents in
addition to a Matron who carry out close supervision of students in their
dormitories and are responsible for their care, welfare, personal health and
hygiene and discipline at all times. |
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MESSING |
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All students dine together in a well
furnished common dining hall. The cooking arrangements are supervised by a
qualified Mess Manager. Both Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian menus are catered
for keeping in view the Individual tastes of the boys. The Housemasters, Hostel
Superintendents and teaching staff members also dine with the students. The
School has fully automated ultra-modern kitchen which enables preparation of
hygienic and wholesome food. |
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EDUCATION |
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CLASSES |
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The School caters for classes from VI to XII under the 10+2
scheme of Education, and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE), New Delhi. Admissions are made in classes VI and IX only. |
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CURRICULUM |
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The School prepares the students for the following
examinations
(a) All India Secondary School Examination (Std. X) conducted
by the CBSE, New Delhi. The medium of instruction is English. While English and
Hindi are compulsory subjects, an option has to be exercised between Manipuri
and Sanskrit upto class VIII. Other main subjects taught upto class X are
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, History and Civics, Economics,
Geography, SUPW, Health & Physical Education as prescribed by the CBSE.
(b) All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Std. XII)
conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi. The school caters for the SCIENCE STREAM only
and the subjects taught are English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
(c) The Union Public Service Commission Examination for
admission to the National Defence Academy.
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COMPUTER EDUCATION |
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The School offers Computer as a subject to the students upto
class VIII. All students get ample opportunity to handle computers and
gain knowledge about the latest hardware and software. The School at present
has well equipped computer laboratory with 80 computers and few more are
likely to be added soon. |
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PRIVATE TUITION |
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Private tuitions in school are not permitted. Special tutorial
classes are arranged to pay individual attention to academically weak boys.
Parents are, however, advised to arrange for intensive coaching of their wards
during the vacations to help them in further improving their knowledge. |
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EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS |
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The examination system consists of two term tests held in the
months of Aug-Sep and Nov-Dec respectively, followed by the annual examination
at the end of the academic session. Progress reports are sent to the parents
immediately after the tests are over. Those students who do not show
satisfactory progress are warned at the end of each exam, and their
parents/guardians are also informed. Special attention is thereafter given to
these students by conducting remedial extra classes. |
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PROMOTION |
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The minimum marks required for promotion to next class are 40%
in each subject and 50% in aggregate. If a student fails, he is withdrawn from
the school. |
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LIBRARY
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A repository of knowledge, having more than 10,000 books, with
a separate reference section having select books and encyclopedias cater to the
needs of students of all classes. The reading section subscribes to many
leading Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals. The school also provides
inter.net facility to explore the global information and gain latest knowledge. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES |
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While major emphasis is laid on the academic progress of the
students, the school also provides ample scope for the development of their
creative faculties. Students are motivated to learn by doing and participating
in various activities according to their aptitude. The school has the following
Hobby Clubs:-
(a) Dramatics Club (b) Art Club (c) Crafts Club (d) Music Club
(e) Science Club (f) Photography Club (g) Horticulture Club (h) Gymnastic Club
(i) Computer Club (j) Electronics Club (k) Astronomy Club (I) School Band (m)
Yoga Club
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SPORTS |
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The school provides adequate facilities for outdoor and indoor
games like Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volley Ball, Lawn Tennis,
Table Tennis, Badminton and Athletics to all students. Regular PT forms an
integral part of their physical training programme. The school has qualified
and experienced Army PT Instructors. The school Gymnasium provides a variety of
equipment including the Multi-Gym to all students. Students are also regularly
sponsored for adventure, mountaineering and other similar courses. |
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NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC) |
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Enrolment in NCC is compulsory for all students and it forms
an integral part of the school curriculum. The school has a full fledged
Independent NCC Company. The Head Master is the Officer Commanding of NCC
Company who is assisted by well qualified NCC Officers and Instructors. The
Cadets regularly take part in Republic Day Parade camp at New Delhi and Annual
Training Camps/National integration camps held in various parts of the country.
Senior NCC cadets are detailed to attend Adventure Courses, at HMI, Darjeeling,
Rock Climbing and Advanced Leadership Course During vacations in order to
promote the development of leadership qualities. |
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EDUCATIONAL TOURS |
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Educational tours form an essential part of the school
curriculum. Students are taken to various important places of educational
interest in the country including Defence Training Centres/Establishments. |
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Adequate arrangements have been made for healthy entertainment
to students. Select movies are screened once a week. Co-curricular activities
like musical evenings, drama shows, recitation, ex-tempore speeches and quiz
programmes etc. are also organised, which provide a source of entertainment and
knowledge to the students. |
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