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| VOL
- 1 DECEMBER 2008 |
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| HON’BLE
CHIEF MINISTER VISITS ON RAISING DAY
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| The
School celebrated its 37th Raising Day on 07 Oct 08. Hon’ble Chief
Minister of Manipur Shri Okram Ibobi Singh was the Chief Guest at the function
while Shri L. Jayantakumar Singh, Hon’ble Education Minister was the President.
Shri E. Kunjeswar Singh MLA, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Shri E.
Dwijamani Singh MLA, Chairman of Pollution Control Board, Dr. N. Bijoy Singh,
MLA and Brig Sarbjit Singh, Dy GOC 57 Mountain Division were among the galaxy
of VIPs at the function. A large number of alumni along with their families
also participated in the celebrations. The Chief Minister announced various
projects like water supply, dedicated power line, renovation of existing
dormitories, black topping of roads etc. to improve the quality of life and
training infrastructure. |
| MAIDEN
VISIT OF CHAIRMAN LBA |
| The
37th Annual Day of the School was celebrated on 13 Dec 08 with great
zeal and gaiety. Maj Gen Shakti Gurung VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division and
Chairman LBA of the school presided over the function. A Science and Art
Exhibition was organised by the school cadets. The highlight of the
celebrations was the First ever Defence Equipment display under the aegis of
Head Quarters 57 Mtn Div to motivate the cadets towards career in Armed Forces.
A two hour colourful extravaganza unfolded itself in the form of cultural
programme in which the cadets displayed their talent and skills. |
| INTER-HOUSE
ENGLISH DEBATE COMPETITION
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| Inter
House English Debate for Senior & Middle wings was organised on 07 Jul 08
on the topics “India Should Sign Indo-US Nuclear
<
Deal” and “Animals Should Be
Used for Scientific Experimentation” respectively. The young speakers
mesmerised the audience with their communication skills and knowledge. The
results are as follows: |
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SENIOR
WING
|
MIDDLE
WING
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|
HOUSE
POSITION
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Shivaji
– I
Tagore
– II
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Tagore
– I
Shivaji
– II
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INDIVIDUAL
POSITION
|
|
N
Makjal – I
Karaiba Edward –II
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Hage
Kapa – I
Rentsamo
– II
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| VISIT
TO RAJ BHAWAN
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| a
group of ninety six cadets of class
XI and XII along with six teachers accompanied by the Principal, got the
privilege to meet the then Governor of Manipur, His Excellency, Dr SS Sidhu at
Raj Bhawan, Imphal on 15 Jul 08. During interaction with the cadets, His
Excellency advised them to work with dedication for the progress of the nation.
He narrated his experiences as a bureaucrat as representative of India to the
UN. It was indeed an enriching experience for the young cadets. |
| EAST
ZONE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Sixty
six cadets from the school
participated in the East Zone Sainik Schools Sports and Co-Curricular
Championship which was hosted by Sainik School, Goalpara in Assam from 21 Jul-
23 Jul 08.
The determined cadets of Sainik
School Imphal dominated almost all the events. The
school came back victorious with overall Championship Trophy. Cdt Roshankumar
was adjudged as Best Disciplined Cadet during the Championship.
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| OBESITY
CHECK
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|
A study team from Regional Institute of Medical
Sciences (RIMS) visited the school to sensitise the cadets on the issue of
obesity on 27 July 08. The school staff and their families were examined by a
team of medics.
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| AERO
MODELLING SHOW
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| No.1
NCC (Air Wing) Imphal conducted an Aero-Modelling show on 30 Jul 08 in the
school football ground to motivate the cadets for career as aviators. The
school has opened its own Aero Modelling Club. |
| WORLD
WIDE FUND FOR NATURE-EDUCATION PROGRAMME |
| An
environment education programme was organised by the World Wide Fund for nature
on 01 Aug 08. A Painting Competition & Model Making on issues like Global
Warming, Deforestation, Melting of Glaciers and
Pollution
were held. Screening of
Educational films and videos on Green House Gas Emissions were the highlight of
the proceedings. Prof. E.J. Singh and Prof. Asha Gupta from Manipur University
delivered lectures on global environment changes. |
| INTER-HOUSE
ENGLISH DECLAMATION COMPETITION |
|
Many
eminent personalities of the past came to life as cadets
delivered
memorable
speeches
of
great personalities
like Nelson Mandela, Swami Vivekananda, Brutus, Mark Antony, Hitler etc on 09
Aug 08. The result of the competition is as follows:
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|
SENIOR
WING
|
MIDDLE
WING
|
|
HOUSE
POSITION
|
|
Shivaji
– I
Raman
– II
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Tagore
– I
Raman
- II
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|
|
|
INDIVIDUAL
POSITION
|
|
Suman
Das – I
Tamesh
– II
|
E.
Boris – I
Rizwan
Malik- II
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| INTER-HOUSE
HINDI DEBATE COMPETITION |
| On
09 Aug 08 Inter House Hindi Debate (Middle wing) was organised on the topic
“Bhrashtachar Roka Jaa Sakta Hai”. The result is as follows:-
|
|
Middle
WING
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|
INDIVIDUAL
POSITION
|
HOUSE
POSITION
|
|
Mrinalini
– I
Sahil
Khan – II
|
Raman
– I
Netaji
– II
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| TREE
PLANTATION BY ROTARY CLUB |
| A
massive tree plantation drive was organised by Rotary Club, Imphal at the
School campus on 10 Aug 08. The programme started with the arrival of about 25
Rotarians led by its President Dr. Kh. Pallin from Rotary Club. More than 2000
saplings were planted in the school premises including a number of ornamental
and fruit bearing ones. |
| INTER-HOUSE
QUIZ COMPETITION |
| The
results of Inter House Quiz Competition held on 13 Aug 08 in the school
auditorium are as follows:- |
|
SENIOR
WING
|
MIDDLE
WING
|
JUNIOR
WING
|
|
HOUSE
POSITION
|
|
Tagore
– I
Netaji
– II
Shivaji
- III
|
Tagore
– I
Netaji
– II
Raman
- III
|
Shivaji
– I
Raman
– II
Tagore
- III
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| ALL
INDIA SAINIK SCHOOL INTER-ZONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP |
|
The football team (U-17) of Sainik
School Imphal did the school as well as the State of Manipur proud by emerging
as the winner for 7th year in succession during
All India
Sainik Schools
Football Championship
held at Sainik School Kunjpura (Haryana) from 25 Aug-28 Aug 08. Sainik School
Imphal became the Champion of the Champions by defeating South Zone Champion,
Sainik School Korukonda by 4-0, Central Zone Champion, Sainik School
Bhubaneshwar by 4-1, West Zone Champion, Sainik School Rewa by 4-2 and North
Zone Champion, Sainik School Sujanpur Tira by 6-0. Cadet Lalhriatpuia of Class
X was declared Best
Player. Thereafter the team represented Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of
Defence in the prestigious Subroto Mukerjee Football Tournament at New Delhi.
Cadet Karaiba was awarded one time scholarship of Rs. 20,000
by Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society.
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| “VIRAASAT”
SERIES BY SPICMACAY |
| The
school
has now been made a Sub-Chapter of SPICMACAY (Society
for Promotion of Indian Classical
Music and Culture Amongst Youth) with an aim to create awareness about Indian
art, music and culture. As part of “VIRAASAT” series,
Dr. Teejan Bai, Pandvani singer of international repute gave a
scintillating performance in the school auditorium on 26 Aug 08. Padmashree
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, creator of the Mohan Veena and winner of Grammy Award also
performed in the school on 25 Sep 08. |
| FREE
MEDICAL CAMP BY ROTARY CLUB
|
|
A
Free Medical Camp was organised under aegis of Rotary Club, Imphal at the
school in Aug 08. A team of 22 doctors, nurses and technicians led by Dr. Kh.
Pallin, President of Rotary club carried out medical check-up and rendered free
health care advice. More than
700 students, staff & their families and a number of villagers from the
nearby areas drew benefit from the camp.
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| NATIONAL
TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION |
| Cadets
of the school performed brilliantly at the National Talent Search Examination
conducted by the NCERT Ministry of Human Resource Development in Sept 08. Eight
cadets were selected for scholarship. |
| YOGA
CLASSES |
| Yoga
classes have been introduced for the cadets from the month of Oct 08 to
overcome stress and anxiety. Meditation sessions to relax body and mind are
organised under a qualified instructor to enhance concentration power of the
cadets.
|
| SCHOOL
CADETS EXCEL |
| In
the Inter-school Debate Competition conducted by Manipur State Police during
Oct 08, school captain Cdt Rojer Irom and Cdt N. Makjal bagged Second and Third
positions and won a sum of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively. In the
Science Competition, Cdt W. Rocky Singh and Cdt Michael Sukham bagged First and
Third positions and
won a
sum of Rs. 15,000
and Rs. 5,000
respectively. Cdt Rocky again bagged Third position in Social Science
Competition and won a sum of Rs. 5,000. |
| CROSS
COUNTRY
|
|
The
school conducted its Cross Country Race on 07 Nov 08. The Principal flagged off
the race in which 180 students from Manipur,
Mizoram, Nagaland,
Tripura, Arunachal
Pradesh and neighbouring country, Bhutan took part. Cdt Tatem Taki was the
winner. Cdt Khangamtha and Cdt Hage Sera were the First and Second runners up
respectively.
|
| DRILL
COMPETITION |
| Inter
House Drill Competition was conducted on 13 Nov 08 in the school premises.
Drill instructors from the prestigious Manipur Police Training School (MPTS)
reviewed the turnout and performances of participating cadets. For the Senior
Division, Cdt Roger Irom of Netaji House bagged First position and Cdt
Vikramjit of Raman House was placed at
Second position. For Junior Division, Tagore House was adjudged First while
Raman House secured Second position followed by Shivaji and Netaji Houses. |
| RESULT
OF UPSC WRITTEN EXAM |
| Twenty
two cadets of the school qualified the Union Public Service Commission Exam for
entry to 122 Course at National Defence Academy. This is an all time record in
the history of the school with a pass percentage of 68.75%. |
| NDA
TOUR
|
| A
contingent consisting of 28 cadets and two staff members of the school went on
a tour to National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune to witness the
Passing Out Parade (POP) held on 29 Nov 08. They also visited Air Force Station
at Pune and Science City, Victoria Memorial and an Infantry Battalion in
Kolkata during the tour. |
| ANNUAL
ATHLETIC MEET |
| Torch
rally, impressive display of acrobatics and March
Past marked the Opening Ceremony of
the 35th Annual Athletic Meet of the school held on 07 Dec 08. The
athletic flame, like in the past, was lit and brought by Marathon runners from
Tulihal Airport area, where the school was initially raised on Oct 07, 1971.
The Meet concluded on 10 Dec 08. Maj Gen AK Choudhary SM VSM, Inspector General
of Assam Rifles (South) was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony. Mrs
Madhuri Choudhary graced the occasion with her benign presence. Raman House
bagged Overall Champion Trophy. |
| VISIT
TO BOSE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES |
| Twelve
cadets of the school were selected for a Training Programme at Bose Institute
at Kolkatta from 14 Dec - 22 Dec 08. The programme was to encourage budding
scientists from North Eastern States of India, to be inquisitive and promote
among them scientific temperament. Cadet N Chingthangkhomba has been selected
out of 1200 students for phase II of training programme. |
|
TOWARDS
BETTER LIVING
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| BOREWELL
AT HEINGANG HILL
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| With
active support from Public Health and Engineering Dept of the Govt of Manipur,
the school found a source for potable drinking water at Heingang Hill. A
project to lay down water pipeline at the cost of Rs. 47 lacs has been approved
by the State Govt. |
| BLACK
TOPPING OF INTERNAL ROADS |
| The
internal roads measuring 3.5kms were virtually non-existent. The work costing
Rs. 33 lacs was commenced by PWD in Dec 08 and completed by mid-January. |
| RENOVATION
OF DORMITORIES & CADETS’ MESS |
|
The
State Govt has initiated work costing Rs. 67 lacs. for replacement of CGI
roofing, false ceiling and flooring of dormitories and Cadets’ Mess. Fifty
percent of the work has been completed and remaining work is in
progress.
This
is
the first
ever
mega project undertaken
by the Govt. of Manipur to provide new look to the school.
|
| DEDICATED
POWER LINE FROM VIP GRID |
| The
State Govt has prepared a project costing Rs. 30 lacs for 11 KVA dedicated
power line covering six kms to provide uninterrupted power supply to the
school. The project has already been sanctioned by the State Govt. |
| CONSTRUCTION
OF WATER RESERVOIR AND EXTENSION OF DORMITORY |
| The
Govt of Manipur has started work on construction of one of the biggest water
reservoirs in this region. A dormitory is
also being
extended
to decongest
the
existing accommodation of the cadets. The total project cost is Rs. one crore. |
|
CAMPUS
NEWS
|
| DOMESTIC
LIBRARY |
| A
library in domestic area was opened in the school premises in Sept 08 in order
to inculcate reading habits among the families/children of the staff. |
| STAFF
CLUB MEET |
| Staff
Club get-together was held on 16 Nov 08. Staff and family members displayed
their talent which made
the evening highly entertaining. Ladies and children had fun and frolic by
participating in a variety of games on the occasion. Jazz band from Assam
Rifles added colour to the festive mood. |
| NEW
APPOINTMENTS |
| Hearty
welcome to the new staff members on their joining the Sainik School family: (a)
Mr. Somen-TGT Physics (b) Miss Sarjoo - TGT English (c) Miss Brojeshwori-TGT
Hindi (d) Mr. Gunachandra-TGT Hindi (e) Mr. Dheinachandra-PGT Physics
(f) Mr. Surendro Singh-LDC Accounts (g)
Mr. T. Telheiba Singh-LDC Accounts and (h) Hav. T. Khamkhochin . |
| CONGRATULATIONS |
| To
Mr. Anjay Kumar, PGT Chemistry for
tying the nuptial knot with Miss Sujata Singh. The school fraternity wishes
them a Happy Blissful married life. |
| FARE
WELL |
| The
school bade farewell to one of the senior most teachers Mr S Ravichandran who
had been working in the school since Jul 1991 on his transfer to Sainik School
Purulia. |
| OBITUARY |
| Mr
Phurailatpam Imo Sharma, father of Ph Joyshankar Sharma, Asst Master Social
Science expired on 21 Oct 08. Also Mrs. P.L. Acharya, mother of Mr. L.I.
Acharya, Hostel Superintendent passed away on 1 Nov 08. May the
departed souls rest in peace. |
| THEY
VISITED US |
|
18
Aug 08
Brig Sarbjit Singh, Dy GOC 57 Mtn Div
25
Aug 08 Dr
Smt Teejan Bai Padamshri,
Padmabhushan
20
Sep 08
Lt Col SS Shekhawat, SC, VSM,
Capt
T I Luwang
25
Sep 08 Padamshri
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
07
Oct 08 Shri
O Ibobi, Hon’ble Chief Minister,
Shri L Jayantakumar Singh, Hon’ble Minister
of Edn, Shri E Kunjeswar
Singh, Dy Chairman
Planning Commission
03
Nov 08 Brig
L N Singh, VSM, BGS(Int), HQ Eastern
Command
10
Dec 08
Maj Gen AK Choudhary SM VSM, IGAR(South)
Brig SK Jha,
Commander 9 Sect AR
13 Dec 08
Maj Gen Shakti Gurung, VSM, GOC 57 Mtn Div |
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