Union Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju and Chairman, Board of Governors of Sainik Schools Society visited Sainik School Imphal on 12 Nov 2010. The Hon’ble Minister reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects. He inspected various facilities of the school like Computer Lab, Language Lab and Cadets’ Dormitories. He also interacted with cadets and complimented them for their overall improvement in various spheres of educational excellence. During the interaction, he exhorted the cadets to work harder and realize their dream of joining Indian Armed Forces through NDA entry scheme.

Sainik School Imphal clinched the inaugural trophy of Red Shield Championship organized by 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong from 01 Sep to 09 Sep 2010. Six leading schools in the state namely Sainik School Imphal, Kendriya Vidyalaya Leimakhong, JNV Khumbong, Manipur Public  School, Don  Bosco High School, Chingmeirong and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lamphel participated in the championship in four disciplines i.e. Quiz, Debate, Football and Basketball. During the championship, Sainik School Imphal won the Co-curricular Championship   Trophy.  Also,   Sainik   School    Imphal took the Championship Trophy in Football and Basketball by defeating all teams in every match during the tournament. In the Closing Ceremony function presided over by Major General DS Hooda, VSM** GOC 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA of Sainik School Imphal, prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners and other participants. The championship is organized to give a platform to the students of different schools to showcase their sportsmanship and talent as well as provide an opportunity to interact.

62^nd meeting of Local Board of Administration of Sainik School Imphal was held on 02 Dec 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 various ongoing development projects. The members also expressed deep satisfaction over performance of the school in NDA, academics and co-curricular activities.

Cdt Parikshit Thoudam (Class X, Adm No 2721) of Sainik School Imphal bagged second position out of ten selected participants in the National Science Seminar 2010 held on 08 Oct and 09 Oct 2010 at Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Bangalore. It was organized by National Council of Science Museum in collaboration with ISRO, BHEL, HAL, Astra Zeneca, Biocon and Infosys. He represented the state of Manipur after qualifying both District and State Level Science Seminars. All qualified participants will be called for screening at Kolkata to select  the   representative  of     India  in  the International  Science  Seminar  to  be  held  at  Seoul, South Korea. Cdt Parikshit Thoudam was awarded with  Certificate,  Memento    and    a    scholarship  of Rs 1000/- for one year.

EAST ZONE QUIZ COMPETITION

IT FEST 2010

Inter-school Debate and Quiz competitions were held on 24 Oct 2010 in the Manekshaw Auditorium of the school with Maj Gen CA Krishnan, IGAR (South) presiding over the function. The competitions were organized by Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association for giving an opportunity to the participants from different schools to showcase their talent and to interact amongst them. In Quiz, JNV Khumbong & Herbert School, K M Blooming English School & HRD Academy and Herbert School & KV Langjing bagged 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd positions respectively while Mt Zion English School, Senapati, Don Bosco Maram and Sainik School Imphal & HRD Academy secured 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd positions respectively in Debate Competition.

Sainik School Imphal observed Martyrs' Day on 13 Aug 2010 at the school Kangla Hall. Group Captain Surinder Singh, former Principal of the school, Staff and cadets paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause of liberation of our country from British Empire. The special feature of the program was display of rare photographs taken during the year 1891. To mark the auspicious occasion, Inter-House Quiz Competitions both for Junior and Senior categories were organized. In the Senior category, Cdt Dhanakumar (Class XII, Adm No 2584) and Cdt Haokhulen (Class XII, Adm No 2569) of Tagore House stood 1^st  while Cdt Nongpoknganba (Class IX, Adm No 2889) and Cdt Marli (Class IX, Adm No 2954) of Shivaji House secured 1st position in the Junior category.

BAND DISPLAY BY AR JAZZ BAND

A mesmerizing band display was presented by Jazz Band Party of 39 Assam Rifles at the school basketball court on 06 Oct 2010 in connection with 39^th Raising Day Celebration. The aim of the show was to inculcate the passion and appreciation for military music.

A group of two musicians led by Grammy Award Winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt gave a mesmerizing  performance  at  the  school  Kangla Hall on 04 Aug   2010.  The famous ‘Mohan Bina’ was played by the band of musicians which enthralled the audience. Again on 27 Oct 2010, three Hindustani Classical musicians and singers led by Pt Sandipan Samajpati gave a scintillating performance on classical songs, recitals and famous Khayal and Thumri in the Manekshaw Auditorium. Such programmes are organized by the school as a part of Virasat Series 2010-11 by SPICMACAY, Imphal Chapter to promote Indian Classical Music, Dance and Culture amongst youth.

Students of Assam Rifles School, Keithel Manbi along with staff visited Sainik School Imphal on 09 July 2010. The main purpose of the visit was to interact with the school cadets. They also witnessed facilities of the school viz. Language Lab, Computer Lab, Dormitories and Cadets’ Mess.

Inter-House English Declamation Competition was held on 14 Aug 2010 at Kangla Hall. The results of  the  competition are as follows:

VOLLEYBALL-08 Jul 2010

Cadets of Sainik School Imphal accompanied by Wg Cdr E Srinivas, Headmaster and Maj Anand Thoudam, Registrar and staff had a picnic at Army HQ 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong on 10 Sep 2010. The picnic was organized as a part of recreation and to break the monotony of the cadets. During the picnic, the cadets were given short lectures by the Flight Officers of Indian Army about the helicopters. A lunch was organized at the Guest House and a Hindi movie ‘We are Family’ was also screened in the Red Shield Auditorium.

A  complete  renovation  of roofing,  ceiling, electrical wiring and flooring of Manekshaw Auditorium and all labs (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) has been carried out under Central Assistance Project funded by Ministry of Defence, Govt of India at a cost of Rs 11,76,200/- and Rs 10,42,000/- respectively.

New  school  gate has  been  constructed  at  a cost of  Rs 10,75,500/- under Central Assistance Project funded by Ministry of Defence. Construction of Grill Boundary around the gardens has been  completed  at a cost of Rs 8,38,000/-.

To Col Ravi Kumar, new Principal of Sainik School Imphal. He joined the school from HQ 33 Corps on 19 Oct 2010. The officer was commissioned into Army Education Corps in Dec 1987. With academic qualification of MSC, M Ed, MPhil and PhD (JNU) the new Principal is bound to take the school to new pinnacle of glory. The officer has served in various Defence Establishments like NDA, IMA, AEC Trg College and Centre, Brigade and Corps HQS.

Befitting farewell party was given to Group Captain Surinder Singh, Principal of the school on 04 Sep 2010. Group Captain Surinder Singh has moved to Sainik School Sujanpur Tira as Principal.

Farewell parties for Mr H Mangi Singh, Lab Asst (Chemistry Dept) Mr H Nobinchand, Senior Master (Master in English) were also given on 30 Sep 2010 and 30 Nov 2010 respectively. Sri H Nobinchand and Mr H Mangi Singh retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation.

Mr MS Giri and Mr H Mani (General Employees) superannuated on 30 Sep 2010 and 31 Oct 2010 respectively.

To Mr M H Khan, Master in Biology on becoming Senior Master.

To Mr Md Abdul Haque on being promoted to Master in English on 01 Dec 2010.

To Mr S Tiken Singh, Asst Master in Computer Science on becoming a proud father.

To Mr Surendro Singh, LDC (Accounts) on becoming a proud father.

Hearty welcome to new members of the staff on their joining the Sainik School Imphal family:  (a)  Mr Th Priyananda Singh -TGT Computer Science  (b)  Mr Md Nizamuddin - Lab Asst, Chemistry Dept  (c)  CHM/APTC Balasaheb  Pasare-PTI.

OBITUARY

Mr K Ibomcha Singh, General Employee passed away on 13 Dec 2010. He served in the school from 16 Mar 1999 to 12 Dec 2010. May the departed soul rest in peace.

04 Aug 2010     Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
                          Renowned Musician (Mohan Bina),

Grammy Award-1994, Sangeet

Natak Academy Award-1998,

Padma Shri-2002

  06 Oct 2010    Brig RS Grewal, Deputy GOC

  57 Mtn Div

  07 Oct 2010     Shri L Jayantakumar Singh

  Hon’ble Education Minister,

  Govt of Manipur

  07 Oct 2010     Shri Bijoy Koijam

  Hon’ble Dy Chairman,

  State Planning, Govt of Manipur

   07 Oct 2010     Maj Gen DS Hooda VSM**

                           GOC 57 Mtn Div

  28 Oct 2010     Pt Sandipan Samajpati

  Renowned Khayal and Thumri

  12 Nov 2010    Shri MM Pallam Raju

                          RRM, Ministry Of Defence

  02 Dec 2010     Maj Gen DS Hooda VSM**

                          GOC 57 Mtn Div