PatronCapt (IN) Vinay Tiwari

Editorial AdvisorSqn Ldr KV Sijomon

EditorMr P Rajeshwor Singh

Student EditorsCdt KamaljitCdt DebabartaCdt IndrakumarCdt Aditya Haomom

GraphicsMr Sapam Tiken

Published BySainik School ImphalPost Box No - 21MANIPUR - 795001

Tele -0385-2413424 (Principal)0385-2421430(Vice Principal)0385-2423425 (Adm Officer)Website -http://www.ssimphal.nic.in

Email -ssimphal@hotmail.com

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dear Readers,I feel extremely grateful to my

colleagues and cadets for their sincere support while publishing the recent edition of ‘The Sangai’. I hope this sixteenth edition of the school bulletin can give immense pleasure to one and all.

Suggestions from my esteemed readers are highly welcome for its improvement in the later editions.

P Rajeshwor Singh

From the desk of Editor

Maj Gen SS Mishra, VSM, GOC 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA during an interaction with class XII cadets

Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari assumed the reigns of Sainik School Imphal as Principal on 09 April 2016. He got commissioned into the Education Branch of the Indian Navy on 05 August 1996. A Post Graduate in Mathematics, the Officer holds an MPhil degree in Oceanography. Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari also has a plethora of knowledge and experience on Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate. Earlier, he served as an instructor in various training establishments of Indian Navy before being the Chief Instructor at the School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology, Kochi. Apart from these, he has also served in off-shore billet viz INS Viraat as Meteorology & Oceanography Specialist Officer. On arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Vice Principal Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon, Administrative Officer Maj Vivek Kumar, I/C Senior Master Mr Md Abdul Haque and all staff of the school.

Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari, Principal

WELCOME TO NEW PRINCIPAL CAPT (IN) VINAY TIWARI

MAIDEN VISIT OF MAJ GEN SS MISHRA, GOC 57 MTN DIV

Maj General SS Mishra, GOC, 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA visited the school on 29 April 2016. On arrival, he was received by the Principal Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari. An alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya, the General Officer reviewed the March Past of the cadets and graced the morning assembly. While addressing the cadets, the General Officer shared the memories about his alma-mater and fondly remembered his teachers at Sainik School Tilaiya.

Acknowledging the yeomen services rendered by the Sainik Schools towards nation building and the achievements of the cadets of various Sainik Schools, he remarked that the students of the school are not only excelling in Armed Forces, but also in all walks of life. During his day-long visit to the school, the General Officer interacted with the staff and cadets of the school. Acknowledging his high regards for the noble profession of teaching, he urged the faculty members to continue to strive for excellence and leave no stone unturned for the intellectual development of the cadets. To acknowledge the

endeavours of the school and to motivate the cadets, he announced institution of a ‘Red Shield Trophy’ and a ‘Cash Prize’ of Rupees Ten Thousand to the cadet coming first in the order of merit in entry into National Defence Academy. He also instituted the ‘GOC, 57 Mtn Div Trophy’ to recognize the team coming first in the sports events of the school.

Prior to visiting training facilities and other amenities inside the 268 Acre large campus of the school, the General Officer chaired the meeting of the Local Board of Administration (LBA) and reviewed the administrative aspects and academic performance of the school.VISIT OF BRIGADIER HS CHEEMABrig HS Cheema, Commander, 44 Mountain Brigade visited Sainik School Imphal on 27 June 2016. On his visit to the school, an interaction programme was organised at the Manekshaw Auditorium. During the interaction, Brigadier HS Cheema addressed the cadets and delivered a lecture

Maj Gen SS Mishra, VSM, GOC, 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA receiving the March Past

The General Officer inspecting the School Campus with Principal, Vice-Principal and Administrative Officer

Maj Gen SS Mishra, VSM, GOC, 57 Mtn Div and Chairman, LBA presiding over the 70th LBA Meeting

Brig HS Cheema, Commander 44 Mtn Brigade interacting with the cadets at the Manekshaw Auditorium

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Adm No 3094Cdt DennisEng - 93%

Adm No 3126Cdt Lalrinhlua

Phy - 87%

Adm No 3273Cdt Bidyananda

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3284Cdt JobashCGPA - 10

Adm No 3288Cdt Santosh

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3299Cdt ArnoldCGPA - 10

Adm No 3276Cdt Rockson

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3285Cdt BipinCGPA - 10

Adm No 3289Cdt BipinCGPA - 10

Adm No 3303Cdt Mutabir

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3277Cdt BorisCGPA - 10

Adm No 3287Cdt Robinson

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3298Cdt NganbaCGPA - 10

Adm No 3315Cdt Loyanganba

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3143Cdt Ph Khurseed Alam

Adm No 3113Cdt S Ihesh Meetei

Adm No D-216Cdt Pradyumna

Phy - 87%

Adm No 3155Cdt NipolynChm - 95%

Adm No 3114Cdt Yashwant

Eng - 93%

Adm No 3143Cdt Khurseed

Mth - 91%, Bio - 91%

on the topic ‘Life in Olive Greens’. During the course of his lecture he educated the cadets of the school about various schemes for entry into NDA, selection procedure for Officers in Armed Forces and role of Armed Forces in a democracy.VISIT BY OFFICERS FROM 57 MTN DIVCol NS Bhadauria, Col Adm, HQ 57 Mtn Div and Col MM Singh, OIC Schools, HQ 57 Mtn Div paid a formal visit to the school on 12 February 2016. The officers visited the dormitories, classrooms and laboratories of the School. They also interacted with the cadets and educated the senior cadets about the job profiles of Officers in Defence Services.

ENTRY TO 136TH COURSE OF NDA

TOP ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS’ ROLL: 2015-16AISSCE RESULT

AISCE RESULT

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Adm No 3327Cdt AmarjitCGPA - 10

Adm No 3738Cdt Suraj Class VI

CGPA – 9.86

Adm No 3621Cdt Naoba

Class VIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3517Cdt Mangal Class VIIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3545Cdt Karnamoi

Class VIIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3438Cdt Deepak

Class IXCGPA – 9.4

Adm No D-245Cdt Jayalakshmi

Class IXCGPA – 9.4

Adm No 3359Cdt Prameshwor

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3386Cdt Mahesh

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3631Cdt AinulCGPA - 10

Adm No 3333Cdt TarunCGPA - 10

Adm No D-258Cdt Linthoi

Class VICGPA – 9.86

Adm No 3625Cdt Izaz

Class VIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3531Cdt Lunminthang

Class VIIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3554 Cdt Thomash

Class VIIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3441Cdt Avinash

Class IXCGPA – 9.4

Adm No 3170Cdt Raikishore

Class XIPC – 88.84%

Adm No 3376Cdt KakulaCGPA - 10

Adm No 3422Cdt KiranjitCGPA - 10

Adm No D-238Cdt AdityaCGPA - 10

Adm No 3356Cdt Gulshan

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3597Cdt Aditya

Class VIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3653Cdt Rameshchandra

Class VIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3543Cdt Tilobanta

Class VIIICGPA - 10

Adm No 3432Cdt Dilip Kumar

Class IXCGPA – 9.4

Adm No 3468Cdt Indrakumar

Class IXCGPA – 9.4

Adm No 3381Cdt Dhanakumar

CGPA - 10

Adm No 3605Cdt Devendra

CGPA - 10

CLASS TOPPERS

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67TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Sainik School Imphal celebrated 67th Republic Day with great zeal and enthusiasm. Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon, Officiating Principal unfurled the national tri-color and addressed the cadets reminding them of the significance of the celebrations. Highlighting the objectives of the Indian Constitution, the Officiating Principal urged upon the young cadets to use their imagination, enthusiasm and energy to contribute towards one’s society. Giving them his Republic Day message, the Officiating Principal emphasised on fulfilling our commitment towards the nation to see overall development and progress.

Various activities like Speech Competition, Bara Khana and sweets distribution were organised on the occasion. Cadet Yashwant (Class XII) of Shivaji House and Cadet Donail (Class XII) of Raman House bagged first and second position respectively in the Speech Competition. The winners were awarded with certificates and prizes. Cadet Linthoi (Class VI) of Tikendrajit House was given special award for her speech with an aim to encourage the young cadets of the school to participate in such events.

Two marching contingents and school band comprising 126 cadets of the school also took part

Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon, Officiating Principal addressing the cadets on the occasion of Republic Day Celebrations

in the State Republic Day Celebrations held at 1st

Manipur Rifles, Imphal and secured first and second in their respective categories and won trophies.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

First Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2016-17 was held on 25 April 2016 at the school Assembly Ground. On the occasion, cadets were given their ranks and badges by the school Principal Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari, which was followed by the oath taking ceremony. The school appointments are given on rotation basis for six months so as to provide most of the opportunities to the cadets to imbibe leadership qualities.

SAINIK SCHOOLS TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP AT SAINIK SCHOOL BIJAPUR

Three teachers of the school namely Mr A Sochen, Asst Master in General Science, Mr P Rajeshwor, Asst Master in English and Mr M Rabi, Asst Master in Mathematics participated in the All India Sainik Schools Teachers’ Workshop conducted at Sainik School Bijapur, Karnataka from 02 May To 07 May 2016. The workshop was organised under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. The main feature of the training programme was to make the teachers aware of various methods of teaching and to use them for an effective teaching-learning process. During the workshop the teachers got the opportunity to visit the famous World Heritage Sites, Ibrahim Rouza and Gol Gumbaz and learnt many valuable historical things.The School Band during the Republic Day Celebrations at

1st Manipur Rifles, Imphal

Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari, Principal tipping ranks and badges to the cadet appointments during Investiture Ceremony

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BLESSING CEREMONY‘Blessing Ceremony’ was organised at the Cadets’ Mess of the school to welcome the new class six cadets for the academic session 2016-17 on 22 June 2016. The school Principal, Vice Principal, I/C Senior Master, staff and parents graced the function. On the occasion, Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon, the Vice Principal addressed the parents and new entrants of the school. The Vice Principal, in his address, gave best wishes to the young cadets for their blissful stay at the school. He urged them to understand their duties as cadets of the school, so as to grow as good citizens of the country. A ‘Bara Khana’ was also organised as part of the occasion. In culmination of the function, the parents blessed their wards for their success in future.

LECTURE ON HYGIENE AND SANITATIONA lecture on personal hygiene and sanitation was delivered by the school Medical Officer, Dr Premjit to the Class VI cadets during an awareness programme conducted on 26 June 2016 in the Cadets’ Mess. The

main aim of the programme was to teach the young cadets of the school how to maintain personal hygiene to remain healthy and safe during their stay at the school. He also highlighted various common forms of diseases and their remedies by simple techniques such as having balanced diet, following physical exercises, washing hands regularly etc.

VISIT OF CLASS XII CADETS TO 57 MTN DIV

Cadets of Class XII went to 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong under the guidance of Mr O Dheinachandra, Master in Physics along with Hav Ajay Kumar and CHM Dhanasekar K on 01 May 2016. During the visit the cadets got the opportunity to embark upon UHF Hill for trekking under the supervision of a team of Defence Officers led by Maj Hemant Sirohi. They also visited the shooting range and participated in a spot shooting competition conducted under the command of Captain Saha. In a prize distribution cum interaction ceremony, Maj Gen SS Mishra, VSM, GOC 57 Mtn Div

Sainik School Teachers during an outing at Gol Gumbaz, World Heritage Site, Bijapur, Karnataka

Newly admitted Class VI cadets with their parents at the Cadets’ Mess on the occasion of ‘Blessing Ceremony’

Dr Premjit, School Medical Officer speaking on personal hygiene and sanitation

Class XII cadets participating in a trekking at UHF Hill at 57 Mtn Div Leimakhong

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gave away prizes to the winners of the competition. The programme culminated with a grand lunch in the Officers’ Mess. The school Principal Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari and Administrative Officer Maj Vivek Kumar also were present during ibid visit.

GET-TOGETHER AT SAINIK HOUSE

Cadets of Class XII were hosted at the ‘Sainik House’-

Class XII cadets during Shooting Competition at the Shooting Range of 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong

The Principal’s Official Residence on 04 May 2016. The Vice Principal and the Administrative Officer also attended the same along with teachers. Main attraction of the party was interaction of the cadets with the officers and staff, where they shared their views and experiences about school curriculum and plans for the future. A grand dinner followed the interactive session, much to the delight of the cadets.

STAFF PICNIC

A picnic for the school staff and their family was organized at Uyok Ching, Kakching on 10 January 2016. Every year such picnics are organized by the school to provide an opportunity to the staff and their families to enjoy site seeing and also to make an exposure to the outside places in the far and nook corner of the state.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

School Staff and their family members during the picnic at Uyok Ching, Kakching

INTER-HOUSE ENGLISH POEM RECITATION COMPETITION (JR): 23 April 2016

INDIVIDUAL POSITIONCdt Platinum (3520), Tagore House ICdt Riju Tiwari (D-260), Netaji House IICdt Leechinghenba (3618), Shivaji House III

HOUSE POSITIONTagore Netaji Shivaji Raman

I I III IV

Maj Gen SS Mishra, VSM, GOC 57 Mtn Div with Officers, Staff and Class XII cadets of the school at 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong

Class XII cadets posing for the lens along with Officers and Staff of the school at Sainik House

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INDIVIDUAL POSITIONCdt Vidyachandra (3624), Netaji House ICdt Linthoi (D-258), Raman House IICdt Aditya (3597), Shivaji House III

HOUSE POSITIONRaman Netaji Shivaji Tagore

I II III IV

Cdt Platinum, Cdt Riju Tiwari and Cdt Leechinghenba reciting their English poems

Tagore House and Netaji House – Joint winner of Inter-House English Poem Recitation (Jr) Competition

Cdt Vidyachandra, Cdt Linthoi and Cdt Aditya reciting their Hindi poems

Raman House –Winner of Inter-House Manipuri Poem Recitation (Jr) Competition

Cdt Jodha, Cdt Naoba and Cdt Badal reciting their Manipuri poems

Raman House –Winner of Inter-House Hindi Poem Recitation (Jr) Competition

INTER-HOUSE HINDI POEM RECITATION COMPETITION (JR): 23 April 2016

INTER-HOUSE MANIPURI POEM RECITATION COMPETITION (JR):23 April 2016

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Netaji House – Champion of Inter-House Football Championship (Jr)

Tagore House – Champion of Inter-House Basketball Championship (Jr)

Raman House – Champion of Inter-House Volleyball Championship (Jr)

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

Cadets of the school brought feathers of glory to the school by achieving highest position in the Essay Writing Competition organised by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt of India. Cadet Arka Jyoti Majumder (Class X) secured Certificate of Excellence in the Hindi category while Cadet Wilson (Class X) got Certificate of Appreciation in the English category of the Essay Writing Competition. The topic of the competition was “Oil and Natural Gas Conservation”. The result of the competition which was conducted in the year 2015 was declared in May 2016.

INDIVIDUAL POSITIONCdt Jodha (3607), Raman House ICdt Naoba (3621), Netaji House IICdt Badalkumar (3540), Raman House III

HOUSE POSITIONRaman Netaji Tagore Shivaji

I I III IV

HOUSE POSITIONNetaji Tagore Shivaji Raman

I I III IV

HOUSE POSITIONTagore Raman Netaji Shivaji

I I III IV

HOUSE POSITIONRaman Tagore Netaji Shivaji

I I III IV

INTER-HOUSE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (JR)07 APRIL-18 APRIL 2016

GAMES AND SPORTS

Cdt Arka Jyoti Cdt Wilson

INTER-HOUSE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (JR)16 APRIL-25 APRIL 2016

INTER-HOUSE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (JR)23 APRIL-04 MAY 2016

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FAREWELL OF CLASS XII

A befitting Farewell was given to the outgoing Class XII cadets of the school on 21 March 2016 at the Cadets’ Mess. During the luncheon, the cadets shared their experiences at the school, during the past seven years. Vice Principal, Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon addressed the cadets on the occasion. While wishing the outgoing cadets best for their future endeavors, the Vice Principal reminded them that the journey of life will reward only those who consistently work hard. He also gave away school mementos to each of the cadets as a token of love and care. Before departing their alma mater, the cadets splendidly marched towards the Martyrs’ Pillar and offered floral tributes to those who laid down their life in service of the nation. The Martyrs’ Pillar at SSI is erected in memory of those alumni who sacrificed their life in response to the call of the nation.

ADIEU

The school organised tea parties to bid farewell to the school staff who retired on superannuation.

The outgoing Class XII Cadets during their Farewell Lunch at the Cadets’ Mess

The outgoing Class XII cadets along with their parents on the occasion of Farewell Party at school

Thus farewell parties were given:To Mr BK Chowdhury on 31 January 2016.

Sqn Ldr KV Sijomon, Officiating Principal presenting the School Memento to Mr Bejoy Krishna Chowdhury, Asst Master in

Physics on 08 February 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Mr M Jiten Singh on becoming a proud father of his first born baby girl.

To Mr Tomba Kom on 31 May 2016.

Capt (IN) Vinay Tiwari, Principal presenting the School Memento to Mr Tomba Kom on 31 May 2016

To Mr L Ibomcha Singh on 29 February 2016.

Mr L Ibomcha Singh, Hostel Superintendant

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Cdt Boris, Adm No 3277, Class XI

Cdt Yoihenba Chingtham, Adm No 3479, Class X

Cdt Anish Seikh, Adm No 3454, Class X

Cdt Nganba Laishram, Adm No 3439, Class XI

Cdt Brijesh, Adm No 3670, Class VIII

Cdt Lanchenba Singh, Adm No 3620, Class IX

Cdt Regal Naorem, Adm No 3501, Class X

Cdt Ranendrajit, Adm No 3428, Class X

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