| THE
SANGAI (THE BROW-ANTLERED DEER) |
| (HALF
YEARLY NEWS BULLETIN) |
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VOL - 4 JUNE 2010 |
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| LBA MEETING |
| 61st meeting of Local Board
of Administration of Sainik School Imphal was held on 28 Apr 2010 under the
Chairmanship of Major General DS Hooda, VSM** GOC 57 Mtn Div and Chairman of
LBA. The members reviewed the functioning of the school for the academic
session 2009-2010 and worked out road map for the session 2010-2011. The
members also expressed deep satisfaction over performance of the school in NDA,
academics and co-curricular activities. |
| WORLD
HEALTH DAY |
| To
mark the World Health Day 2010, an Open Painting Competition on “Urban Health
Matters” was organized in the school on 07 Apr 2010. In this connection, an
awareness programme was also conducted in the school auditorium on 10 April
2010 under the aegis of Indian Medical Association. A team of experts led by Dr
Kh Palin, President of Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch and
also Chairman of Shija Hospital and Research Institute, Imphal visited the
school and gave a series of lecture to sensitize the cadets about various
health problems caused by urbanization and its impact on environment. The
school cadets got an opportunity to interact with the experts. Later prizes
were distributed to the winners of the Painting Competition by Dr Palin. |
| NDA
RESULT |
| Out of twenty seven cadets
of the school who passed the Union Public Service Commission written test for
entry to 124 Course at National Defence Academy, Pune, six cadets were
recommended by Service Selection Boards. Five cadets have finally joined NDA
this year. |
| CBSE
RESULT |
| The students of the school
excelled in the CBSE Secondary School Examination 2010 with pass percentage of
100% and AISSE School Certificate Examination 2010 with 92%. Cdt Roshan Kumar
(Adm No 2460) topped with 80.2% in class XII while five cadets namely Cdt Hento
Riba (Adm No 2668), Cdt W Rocky (Adm No 2638), Cdt K Dolin (Adm No 3037), Cdt Y
Chingkhei (Adm No 2649) and Cdt Mohsin Khan (Adm No 2643) topped with 9.6 CGPA
in class X. |
| 2010
JUNIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP |
| Cdt W Rocky has been
selected for 2010 Junior College Scholarships for further studies at Global
Indian International School, Singapore, Queenstown sponsored by ‘Global Indian
Foundation’. He is the only one selected from Manipur State. |
| INTER-HOUSE
HINDI POEM RECITATION |
|
Inter-House Hindi Poem Recitation Competition for Junior was
held on 10 Apr 2010 in the school auditorium. The result of the competition is
as follows:
| INDIVIDUAL POSITION
|
HOUSE POSITION
|
| Cdt Matu Lida (2947) - Netaji - I |
Netaji - I
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| Cdt Tadang Rai (2955) - Netaji - II
|
Tagore - II
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| Cdt Soumyajit Saha (3030)-Shivaji – III
|
Raman - III |
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| INTER-HOUSE
MANIPURI POEM RECITATION |
|
Inter-House Manipuri Poem Recitation Competition for Junior
was held on 10 Apr 2010 in the school auditorium. The result of the competition
is as follows:
| INDIVIDUAL POSITION
|
HOUSE POSITION
|
| Cdt Manoranjan (2985)-Tagore - I |
Tagore - I
|
| Cdt Gyanendra (3016)-Raman - II
|
Raman - II
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| Cdt Deblin (2950)- Tagore- III
|
Netaji - III |
|
| INTER-HOUSE
HINDI DEBATE COMPETITION
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|
Inter-House Hindi Debate Competition for Junior was held on 12
Apr 2010 in the school auditorium. The result of the competition is as follows:
| INDIVIDUAL POSITION
|
HOUSE POSITION
|
| Cdt Lamtar Nasi (2943)-Shivaji-I |
Shivaji-I |
| Cdt Debayan (2949)-Tagore-II
|
Tagore-II
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| Cdt Khoda Bai (2909)-Raman-III
|
Raman-III |
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| INTER-HOUSE
FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP |
|
JUNIOR-18 June 2010
WINNER SHIVAJI
RUNNER-UP TAGORE
SENIOR-25 June 2010
WINNER TAGORE
RUNNER-UP RAMAN
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| ESSAY
WRITING COMPETITIONS
|
|
The school organizes Essay Writing Competition for class VI to
class X once in a month to improve writing skills of cadets. Prizes are also
given to the winners. Result of the first competition is given below:-
ENGLISH-10 Apr 2010 Topic - ‘If I were the Prime Minister of
India’
Winner - Cdt Parikshit (Adm No 2721) of class X, Raman House.
HINDI-10 Apr 2010 Topic -‘Agar Meh Bharat Ka Pradhan Mantri
Hota’ (‘If I were the Prime Minister of India’)
Winner - Cdt Ramgopal (Adm No 2872) of class X, Tagore House.
MANIPURI-10 Apr 2010 Topic -‘Karigumba Eina Bharat Ki Pradhan
Mantri Oiramlabadi’ (‘If I were the Prime Minister of India’)
Winner-Cdt Johnson Wahemgbam (Adm No 2781) of class X, Netaji
House.
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| VISIT TO
PACHMARHI |
| A contingent of 41 Cadets
from Class X visited the prestigious National Adventure Institute of Bharat
Scouts and Guides, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh from 24 Apr to 30 Apr 2010 under
the guidance of Mr PD James, Asst Master and Sub ST Thang. The cadets attended
the 234th National Adventure Course and participated in various activities like
Trekking, Boating, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Rifle Shooting, Archery,
Skating, etc. They also got an opportunity to interact with students from other
schools of the country.
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| VISIT
TO SHIJA HOSPITAL
|
| A group of 60 cadets from
class IX visited Shija Hospital and Research Institute, Langol, Imphal on 12
Apr 2010. The cadets got an opportunity to interact with renowned Dermatologist
Dr Kh Palin, Chairman and a team of Doctors. The experts briefed the cadets
about their cutting edge, state of the art technology - Bio-medical Waste (BMW)
Management Plant to keep our environment safe and clean. |
| VISIT
TO SHILLONG
|
| An educational tour was
organized to 58 GTC (Gurkha Training Centre) and HQ of Eastern Air Command at
Shillong from 28 Feb to 05 Mar 2010 in which 60 cadets from class VII took part
under the guidance of Mr Y Somen Singh, Asst Master and Sub ST Thang. The main
purpose of such tours is to motivate the cadets to join Defence Services. The
cadets interacted with Senior Officers from Army and Air Force. |
| INTERACTION
VISIT |
| 48 students along with one
staff from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbong, Imphal West visited the school
on 01 Feb 2010. The main purpose of the visit was to motivate the students to
join Defence Services. Mr Premananda, Asst Master in Mathematics of this school
delivered a lecture on various activities conducted in the school. They also
interacted with our cadets and witnessed school’s Language Lab and other
facilities. |
| CHILDREN
HOME VISITS SAINIK SCHOOL |
| A group of 32 children and
four staff from Children Home, Dewlahland, Imphal run by Manipur Mahila Kalyan
Samiti visited Sainik School Imphal on 15 April 2010. As part of their maiden
visit to the school, friendly matches (football and volleyball) were organized
in the school ground. A movie (Surya Kiran) was screened in the Manekshaw
Auditorium of the school followed by an interaction session which was presided
over by the school Principal. A grand dinner was also organised in the Sekhon
Cadets’ Mess. Earlier, the cadets and staff led by Gp Capt Surinder Singh,
Principal of the school and Mrs Surinder Singh visited the Children Home on 13
April 2010. |
| STRESS
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME |
| A stress management program
was conducted in the school auditorium on 25 Jan 2010. A team of experts led by
renowned Psychiatrist, Dr Lenin, Professor in Regional Institute of Medical
Sciences, Imphal gave a series of lectures on various factors which cause
stress among adolescents. The school cadets keenly interacted with the experts. |
| SCHOOL
PICNIC |
| The school organised a
picnic to Singda Dam for school staff and their families along with Group
Captain Surinder Singh, Principal of the school on 02 May 2010. Various
entertainment activities like dance & music, tambola, musical chair, etc.
were organised on the occasion followed by bara khana (Lunch) at the state
Guest House.
|
| VIRASAT
SERIES BY SPICMACAY |
| A group of six Rajasthani
Sufi singers led by the renowned artist Sri Jamil Khan gave a scintillating
performance in the Manekshaw Auditorium of the school on 19 April 2010. The
band of musicians and singers presented melodious and soulfull songs of love,
worship and praise of God which enthralled the audience. Such programs are
organized by the school as part of Virasat Series under the aegis of SPICMACAY,
Imphal Chapter to promote Indian Classical Music, Dance and Culture amongst
youth. |
| SCHOOL
CADETS AT 57 MTN DIV |
| Cdt Parikshit, (Adm No 2721)
of Class X participated in the Seminar on the theme “Conflict Resolution in
Manipur” organized by 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong on 15 Mar 2010. The seminar was
presided over by Lt Gen NK Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC 3 Corps. The participants and
resource persons spoke on various measures to curb the menace of insurgency.
The views expressed by Cdt Parikshit were deeply appreciated by one and all
especially GOC.
|
| REPUBLIC
DAY CELEBRATIONS |
| 61st Republic Day was
celebrated in the school premises with enthusiasm and fervor. The school
Principal unfurled the national tri-color and addressed the cadets reminding
them of the supreme sacrifices made by the country’s great freedom fighters.
Many activities like pledge taking, sweets distribution and Bara-Khana were
organized. On the auspicious occasion, the Principal pipped Mr L Manoranjan
Roy, Asst Master in General Science to the rank of Third Officer as an
Associate NCC Officer. A contingent of 70 cadets and school band party also
participated in the state level Republic Day Celebration held at 1st Manipur
Rifles. |
| SCIENCE
MEET 2010 |
| Cdt Parikshit (Adm No 2721)
of class X participated in the Science Meet 2010 organized by Manipur Science
and Technology Council (MASTEC) in collaboration with NCSTC and other four NGOs
from 11 May 2010 to 15 May 2010 at Imphal. In the English Declamation
Competition conducted as part of the Meet, he was adjudged as the Best speaker.
He spoke on the topic “Biodiversity with Special Reference to Manipur.”
|
| “BIRTHDAY”
OF CLASS XII CELEBRATED |
| “Birthday” of Class XII was
celebrated on 15 Jun 2010 in Sekhon Cadets’ Mess with great pomp and show. As a
corollary to this, a grand dinner was organized. On the auspicious day, Major
Anand Thoudam, new Registrar of the school, was introduced to the cadets. |
| NTSE
SCHOLARSHIP |
| Eight cadets of class IX
namely Cdt Kirong Apang (Adm No 2953), Cdt Lamtar Nasi (Adm No 2943), Cdt
Phasang Pama (Adm No 2922), Cdt Rahul Dui (Adm No 2952), Cdt Vikash Arambam
(Adm No 2881), Cdt Nokpoknganba Khaidem (Adm No 2889), Cdt Kirpa (Adm No 2879)
and Cdt Kosiso Maniyu (Adm No 2957) qualified the Test for National Talent
Search Examination 2010 conducted at Imphal, Manipur. |
| REVISION
OF SCHOLARSHIP: A BOON FOR NEEDY CADETS |
|
The State Govt has revised the scholarship scheme for Manipuri
students. According to the new scheme, students from Manipur scoring 85% and
above in Entrance Exam for admission to Class VI or Annual Exam will be given
100 % (Tuition & Dietary Charges) scholarship. The scholarship has been
revised after personal intervention of Hon’ble Chief Minister after one and
half decades. The Govt of Manipur will be spending around Rs 1.91 crores
annually as per revised scholarship.
Percentage of marks in Entrance or Annual Exam Rate of
scholarship in percentage
85% and above (80% and above for SC/ST/OBC) 100% (Tuition
& Dietary Charges)
75% to 84.99% (70% to 79.99% for SC/ST/OBC) 70% of Tuition Fee
+ 50% of Dietary Charges
60% to 74.99% (55% to 69.99% for SC/ST/OBC) 60% of Tuition Fee
+ 50% of Dietary Charges
50% to 59.99% (50% to 54.99% for SC/ST/OBC) 50% of Tuition Fee
+ 50% of Dietary Charges
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| ANNUAL
EXAM TOPPERS |
Cdt Arif (Class VI, Adm No
3103),
Cdt Bisworjit (Class VII, Adm No 3035),
Cdt Lamtar Nasi (Class VIII, Adm No 2943),
Cdt Parikshit (Class IX, Adm No 2721 ),
Cdt Anirban (Class XI Adm No D-176),
topped in the Annual Examination 2009-2010 conducted by the school in their
respective classes with 90.8%, 93.7%,97.7%, 90.3% and 89% respectively. |
| SCHOOL
APPOINTMENTS |
| During an investiture
ceremony in the school the cadet appointments were given rank badges by their
parents. |
| TOWARDS
BETTER LIVING |
| SCHOOL
BUS |
| After 37 years of its
existence, the school got a new 52 seater Tata Bus on 18 Mar 2010. Earlier the
cadets had to travel either in school truck or hired buses. With the arrival of
School Bus, the cadets will now be able to participate in various activities
conducted in and around Manipur. Pooja ceremony on its arrival was performed on
18 Mar 2010. |
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| POWER LINE FROM VIP GRID: A
DREAM COME TRUE
|
| A dedicated power line was
laid from VIP Grid, Khuman Lampak to the school at the cost of Rs 35 lacs under
a Special Project of the State Govt. It was commissioned on 28 June 2010. With
uninterrupted power supply to the entire school, the quality of life of staff
and cadets has undergone complete transformation. We are deeply indebted to the
Hon’ble Chief Minister and Power Minister of the state for this special
project. Earlier the school got power supply for not more than 2/3 hours in 24
Hrs.
|
| RENOVATION
OF STAFF QUARTERS |
| With an aim to improve the
living conditions, 58 staff quarters were renovated under a Special Project of
the State Govt. This large scale renovation work was carried out after 37 years
of existence of school. We are indeed indebted to the Govt of Manipur for
undertaking this huge project. |
| PROJECTS
UNDERTAKEN AND COMPLETED
|
With generous support from
the Govt of Manipur, following projects have been completed during the last two
and half years:
Sl No Name of Project Cost (in Rs.)
(a) Recarpeting of 3.5 kms of Internal Roads 33 lacs
(b) Renovation of Dormitories and Cadets’ Mess 60 lacs
(c) Water Pipeline from Iril River 20 lacs
(d) Provision of Potable Drinking Water 47 lacs
(e) Dedicated Power Line from VIP Grid 35 lacs
(f) Construction of Water Reservoir 67 lacs
(g) Construction of NDA Resource Centre 33 lacs
(h) Construction of New Dormitory, two Staff Quarters and Boundary Wall 200
lacs
(j) Renovation of 58 Staff Quarters 50 lacs These projects are in addition to
Rs. 2 crores released by the Society. |
| CAMPUS
NEWS |
| WELCOME |
| To Wg Cdr E Srinivas, new
Headmaster of Sainik School Imphal. Wg Cdr E Srinivas joined the school from 11
BRD, Air Force Station Ojhar (Nashik) on 28 Jun 2010. Commissioned on 15 Jun
1991, he has held many staff and field appointments before joining the school
as Headmaster. To Maj Anand Singh Thoudam, new Registrar of Sainik School
Imphal. Maj Anand Singh Thoudam has served in different states like the Punjab,
Jammu & Kashmir, Hyderabad, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on
deputation to Assam Rifles. He is also an ex-student of Sainik School Imphal.
He joined the school in 1989 and passed out in 1996 as House Captain of Netaji
House.
|
| NEW
APPOINMENTS |
| Hearty welcome to the new
members of the staff on their joining the Sainik School family (a) Mr Kh
Robindro Singh, PGT Chemistry (b) Mr Suresh Krishnan, TGT Maths (c) Mrs
Gitanjali Acharya, Matron. |
| CONGRATULATIONS |
| To Mr P Rajeshwor Singh,
Asst Master in English on becoming a proud father. |
| ADIEU
|
| A Befitting Farewell party
was given for the outgoing Headmaster, Lt Col CJ Singh, Hav KH Raju Singh, PTI
and Mrs FM De Monte, Matron on 28 May 2010. Lt Col CJ Singh has moved to
Recruiting Directorate, New Delhi while Hav KH Raju Singh has been posted to
AIPT & APTC Depot, Pune. Mrs FM De Monte superannuated after rendering 23
years of commendable service in the school.
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| THEY
VISITED US |
13 Jan 2010 - Dr T Meinya
Singh Hon’ble Member of Parliament.
10 Apr 2010 - Dr Kh Palin Chairman, Shija Hospital & Research Institute.
10 Apr 2010 - Dr Mrs Kh Bonney Director, Shija Hospital & Research
Institute.
19 Apr 2010 - Sri Jamil Khan Rajasthani Sufi Singer, SPICMACAY.
28 Apr 2010 - Maj Gen DS Hooda VSM** GOC, 57 Mtn Div.
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