Sainik School, Gopalganj

Sainik School, Gopalganj is a Sainik School established by the Sainik Schools Society in 2003. It is located in Gopalganj, Bihar, in the Hathua estate, at an altitude of about 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level 4 km (2.5 mi) from Mirganj in Gopalganj district of the state of Bihar, India. Affiliated to CBSE Affiliation No.: 380003, School No.: 65126

Sainik School Gopalganj
Location
Gopalganj India
Information
Type	Public school Run by the Ministry Of Defence, India
Motto	Vidya Dadati Vinayam (Education gives humility)
Established	12 Oct 2003
Founder	Lt. Col N.S. Sandhu
Principal	T Chakravarty
Grades	Class VI up to XII
Gender	Boys
Age	10 to 18
Enrollment	455
Campus	8-acre (0.032 km^2)
Houses	Gandhara, Takshashila, Vaishali, Vikramshila
Colour(s)	Silver and maroon
Nickname	Lichchhavians/Aryans
Affiliation	Central Board of Secondary Education, India
Alumni	SSGJ AA (Sainik School Gopalganj Alumni Association)
Website	ssgopalganj.in

Location

Present location.

Sainik School Gopalganj is located in Hathua, Gopalganj District in Bihar, India Pin:-841436.A new building has been allocated by State government near Kuchaikote of area 48.84 acres. The first phase has been completed so far. And when the building would be completed, it is expected that school will be shifted there. The construction of new school building at permanent location of Sainik School Gopalganj at Sipaya village in Kuchaikote block of Gopalganj district had commenced with effect from 1 March 2013. With the release of phase 1, the construction of boundary wall, administrative building, academic block, one hostel building (out of four), cadet's mess, gateway-super structure completed. For construction of phase 2, administrative approval of 38.48 crore rupees is under process at Department of Education, Government of Bihar.

New Location satellite view.Allocated

Introduction

Sainik School Gopalganj is one among the 24 Sainik Schools under the aegis of Sainik School Society, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The school was established on 12 October 2003.

School emblem

The School insignia consists of all three services’ elements; the crossed swords of the Army, the golden eagle of the Air Force and the anchor of Navy respectively. These three elements constitute the main aim of the organisation to train cadets to join the defence services.

The School motto ‘Vidya Dadati Vinayam’ has been taken from famous sixth verse of preface of Sanskrit text ‘Hitopadesha’ and means ‘Education gives humility’.

History

Sainik School, Gopalganj was established on 12 October 2003. The school was built on the 8 Acre Hathua Estate of the then Hathua Maharaj, near Mirganj in Gopalganj District. It is one of the two Sainik Schools started on the same day in the state of Bihar (20th in sequence). The school started with 55 students in 2003. First batch is fondly known as the Pioneers - as they led the way from foundation of the this school in setting a good culture, attitude etc. that still remains with every new batch that still joins. The Second batch of 2004-2011 is known as ‘The Valiants’. The third batch (2005-2012) set record with 100% result in class 12.

House

All the cadets are assigned respective "Houses". In total, there are 4 houses. They are Takshashila (red colour), Vikramashila (green colour), Gandhara (blue colour), Vaishali (yellow colour). Each house is in two groups. The senior house from class 10 to 12 and the junior house class 6 to 9. All having the senior house captain and junior house captain. They also have their own slogans The Takshashilians call themselves "The Red Royals". The Gandharians call "The SkyLiners", the Vaishalians call "The Valiants" and The Vikramshilians call "The Victors".

Management

Sainik School Gopalganj

The Sainik Schools are managed by a Society which is registered under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860). A Board of Governors that functions under the Chairmanship of the Defence Minister, is the Chief Executive Body of the Sainik Schools Society. The Board of Governors meets at least once a year. The school has a Local Board of Administration for overseeing the functioning of the school and its finances.

The Chief Minister or the Education Minister of the state are among the members of the Board of Governors. An officer of the Ministry of Defence is nominated to supervise and co-ordinate the functioning of the school and functions as the Honorary Secretary of the Sainik Schools Society. The Honorary Secretary is assisted by officers and staff of the Ministry of Defence. This includes two inspecting officers of the rank of Colonel or equivalent. At present the Principal of the school is Col T Chakravarty. Vice Principal is Lt Col DS Mahlawat and the Administrative Officer is Sqn Ldr Z Hasan . Mr SK Biswal, PGT (Eng) is the Senior Master of the school. The school is doing well in all fields.

Admissions

Admissions are given in Class VI, Class IX . Admission for classes VI and IX is carried out on the basis of an entrance exam usually held in January.

Sale of Admission Form : During the month of October to December

Last date of Submission of Admission form : First week of December

Date of Entrance exam : First Sunday of January

The school is for boys between the ages of 10 and 18 years. Boys are admitted to Class VI and IX while the majority of the admissions take place in the 6th class, since 1993, a small number of candidates are also admitted in Class IX. An All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination is held annually, usually on the second Sunday of January. There is a 67% quota for students of the host state, Bihar, 25% quota for defence candidates, and 15% and 7.5% respectively to SC and ST candidates. The rest of the boys come from general category. About 3000 students from various parts of the state/country vie for admission for about 60 seats.

External links

• Official website
• Sainik Schools Society