NE EDUCATION BUREAU
JAMNAGAR, OCT 15
Sainik School Balachadi, Jamnagar has on Sunday (Oct 13, 2024) celebrated its 63rd Annual Day in School Auditorium. Poonamben, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Jamnagar Constituency was the Chief Guest. Cadet Harshita and Cadet Hetvi welcomed the Chief Guest.
Annual Day cultural programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest. Col Shreyash Mehta, Principal, Sainik School Balachadi presented the School’s Annual Report highlighting the prominent achievements and the mission of the School to provide quality education for entry in the Defence Forces as Officers. Principal also stated that the School administration is constantly striving hard to improve the standards by introducing innovations in the existing system like providing better infrastructure, adopting new teaching methodologies and updating the existing facilities.
The presentation of the annual report was followed by a mesmerizing variety programme performed by Balachadians. Cadets stole the heart of audience with their exceptional performance in the form of Ganesh Vandana, Fusion Dance, Garba, English skit highlighting unparalleled love and sacrifice of mother, Hindi skit based on freedom fighter Udham Singh and Patriotic Dance on music ‘Jai Ho’ by the students of Balniketan. This assured parents that their wards can excel in every walk of life with their talents and acquired skills.
The Chief Guest gave away the prizes, trophies and certificates to the Cadets who excelled in various Academic and Co-curricular activities for the year 2023-24.
Cadet Rohan Mehta of Tagore House was awarded with certificate, cash prize and trophy for scoring highest marks in Chemistry in class XII, Cadet Pranshu Bohra of Angre House was awarded with certificate, cash prize and rolling trophy for scoring highest marks in Physics in class XII and also awarded for scoring highest marks in Biology in class XII. Cadet Krish Sojitra of Shivaji House was awarded with certificate and cash prize for scoring highest marks in Computer Science in class XII.
For scoring highest marks in Mathematics class XII the prizes were shared by Cadet Rohan Mehta of Tagore House and Cadet Akshay Kumar of Angre House. While for scoring highest marks in English in class XII the prizes were shared by Cadet Rohan Mehta and Cadet Lekh Vashishtha of Tagore House. The most coveted ‘Cock House Trophy’ for the all-round performer House was bagged by Shivaji House and ‘Best Holding House’ trophy was bagged by Ahilyabai House. Academic trophy in ‘Senior’ and ‘Junior’ group was won by Angre House and Ahilyabai House respectively.
‘Martyr Capt Nilesh Soni Medal’ for the ‘Best NDA Cadet’ for the academic year 2023-24 was awarded to Cadet Rohan Mehta of Tagore House who joined 152nd NDA course. He was also honored with a cash award of rupees twenty five thousand by OBSSA foundation Ahmedabad for his achievement. Cadet Tirth Patel of Angre House, Cadet Dhruvil Modi of Tagore House and Cadet Ananya of Ahilyabai House were adjudged as the ‘Best All Round Cadet’ of the year 2023-24 in ‘Senior’, ‘Junior’ and ‘Girls’ category respectively. Cadet Abhay Raj of Garuda House and Cadet Meghraj Gohel of Shivaji House were adjudged as ‘Best Athlete of the Year’ and ‘Best in Art’ respectively.
Best Debater (Hindi) and Best Debater (English) awards were given to Cadet Abhay Raj Class XI of Garuda House and Cadet Jash Kapopara Class XI of Tagore House for the academic session 2023-24.
Multitalented Cadet Award for the year 2023-24 from class XII was awarded to Cadet Aman Kumar of Tagore House.
Award for Shining Star of the School for the year 2023-24 was given to Cadet Jiya Doshi of Ahilyabai House. Late Smt Ramrati Devi Kaushal rolling trophy instituted by former Principal Gp Capt V K Kaushal in the fond memory of his mother for the Cadet who stands first in class XII CBSE board examination was given to Cadet Rohan Mehta who secured 95% in class XII CBSE board examination.
On this occasion, Digital version of the School Magazine ‘Sandeshak 2023-24’ based on the theme ‘Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow’ was released by the Chief Guest.
The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts put in by the Cadets and Staff for the grand show and also congratulated all those who won the prizes. In her speech she said Sainik School Balachadi is one of the best Schools in Gujarat which inculcates patriotic feeling amongst Cadets. She complimented the School authority for providing the best opportunity in School for the overall development of Cadets. She urged the parents to motivate their wards to join Defence Services and serve the nation. She also conveyed her best wishes to all the Cadets for their bright future. Principal presented the School Memento as a token of remembrance to the Chief Guest.
OBSSA members, Parents and families were present on this occasion. They were highly impressed by the performance of their wards. The programme culminated with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Lt Col Harjot Kaur, Vice Principal of the School.
