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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name= Sainik School Balachadi
| name           = Sainik School Balachadi
| image= File:Ssblogo.jpg
| image           = File:Ssblogo.jpg
| image_size = 130
| image_size     = 130
| motto = 'Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam'
| motto           = 'Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam'
| city = [[Jamnagar]]
| city           = [[Jamnagar, Gujarat]]
| state = [[Gujarat]]
| country         = India
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates     = {{coord|22|35|49.8|N|70|12|25.2|E|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{coord|22|35|49.8|N|70|12|25.2|E|display=it}}
| schooltype     = Boarding School
| schooltype = Boarding School
| established     = July 1961
| established = July 1961
| founder         = [[V. K. Krishna Menon]]
| founder = [[V. K. Krishna Menon]]
| authority       = Ministry of Defence
| authority = Ministry of Defence
| principal       = Ravinder Singh
| principal = Defence officers
| faculty         = 30
| faculty = 30
| classes_offered = sixth to 12th
| classes_offered = 6th to 12th
| campus_size     = {{cvt|375|acre}}
| campus_size = 375 Acres
| houses         = {{flatlist
| houses = {{flatlist |
|*Pratap (Warriors)
PRATAP HOUSE (WARRIORS)  
*Garuda
*Garuda
*Nehru
*Nehru
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*Tagore
*Tagore
}}
}}
| publication = Sandeshak
| publication     = Sandeshak
| fees = 80000-90000 per annum
| fees           = 80000-90000 per annum{{clarify|reason=units?|date=April 2022}}
| affiliations = CBSE
| affiliations   = CBSE
| alumni = OBSSA Network <br />  {{official|www.obssa.org}}
| alumni         = OBSSA Network
| website = {{official|www.ssbalachadi.org}}
| website         = {{url|www.ssbalachadi.org}}
| students = 575
| students       = 575
}}
}}
The '''Sainik School Balachadi''', [[Jamnagar]], [[Gujarat]], is one of the leading Sainik School in the Chain of 30 [[Sainik School]]s in [[India]]. It is one of the outstanding boarding school for public education in Gujarat.It was established in July 1961 by then the Honorable minister of home affairs Sri [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]].It is an elite English medium, fully residential boarding school for boys, providing premium public education, with a Military bias up to 10+2 stage as per the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]].
The '''Sainik School, Balachadi''', in [[Jamnagar, Gujarat]], is one of the leading Sainik Schools in the chain of [[Sainik School]]s. It is one of the outstanding boarding schools for public education in Gujarat. It was established in July 1961 by the then Honorable Minister of Home Affairs, Shri [[Lal Bahadur Shastri]]. It is an elite English medium, fully residential boarding school for boys, providing premium public education, with a military bias, up to 10+2 stage, as per the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]].


Sainik Schools were a dream conceived by Mr. Krishna Menon, the then Defence Minister of India. The schools are run by the Government of India and managed by the Sainik School Society under Government of India.
Sainik Schools were a dream conceived by V K Krishna Menon, the then Defense Minister of India. The schools are run by the Government of India and managed by the Sainik School Society under the Government of India. The chain of Sainik Schools in India was established with the prime focus of strengthening the Armed Forces, the All India Civil Services [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] and the [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], besides other fields of public service.
The Chain of Sainik Schools in India was established as a prime focus of strengthening the Armed Forces and All India Services [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] & [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], and other fields of Public services.


==Location==
==Location==
The School is Located at a distance of 32&nbsp;km from the main city of Jamnagar alongside a coastal area in the Balachadi Estate. Installed in around 900 Acres, in the scenic beauty of Flora & Fauna, the campus is flanked with the [[Gulf of Kutch]] which is encompassed with a Bungalow of The Ruler of Nawanagar Maharaja Jam Shaheb [[Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji]], Sachana Ship Breaking Yard and a natural sea beach.
The school is {{cvt|32|km}} from Jamnagar, alongside a coastal area in the Balachadi Estate. The approximately {{convert|900|acre|adj=on}} campus is flanked by the [[Gulf of Kutch]], encompassed by a Bungalow of the then ruler of Nawanagar, Maharaja Jam Shaheb [[Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji]], the Sachana Ship Breaking Yard and a natural coastal beach.


There was a campsite for Polish refugee children of [[World War II]], built by [[K. S. Digvijaysinhji]], Jam Saheb Maharaja of Nawanagar in 1942, near his summer resort. He gave refuge to hundreds of Polish children rescued from Polish and Soviet camps.<ref name="ol2010">{{cite web | title=Little Warsaw Of Kathiawar |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] | date=20 December 2010 | url=http://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/little-warsaw-of-kathiawar/268578 | accessdate=7 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="docv2013">{{cite web | title=Good Maharaja saves Polish children – beautiful story of A Little Poland in India | website=newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl | date=10 November 2013 | url=http://newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl/en/news/good_maharaja_saves_polish_children___premiere_of_a_little_poland_in_india_in_new_delhi;jsessionid=A6A8EEBD502F3978A62F42449C9E01CC.cmsap2p | accessdate=7 May 2016}}</ref> The campsite is too now a part of the Sainik School Balachadi.<ref name="ss2016">{{cite web | title=Origin and History | website=Welcome to Sainik School Balachadi | date=27 April 2016 | url=http://www.ssbalachadi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=73 | accessdate=7 May 2016}}</ref>
A campsite for the children of Polish refugees of [[World War II]] was built by [[K. S. Digvijaysinhji]], Jam Saheb Maharaja of Nawanagar in 1942, near his summer resort. He gave refuge to hundreds of Polish children rescued from Polish and Soviet camps.<ref name="ol2010">{{cite web | title=Little Warsaw Of Kathiawar |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] | date=20 December 2010 | url=http://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/little-warsaw-of-kathiawar/268578 | access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref><ref name="docv2013">{{cite web | title=Good Maharaja saves Polish children – beautiful story of A Little Poland in India | website=newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl | date=10 November 2013 | url=http://newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl/en/news/good_maharaja_saves_polish_children___premiere_of_a_little_poland_in_india_in_new_delhi;jsessionid=A6A8EEBD502F3978A62F42449C9E01CC.cmsap2p | access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref> The campsite is now a part of the Sainik School, Balachadi.<ref name="ss2016">{{cite web | title=Origin and History | website=Welcome to Sainik School Balachadi | date=27 April 2016 | url=http://www.ssbalachadi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=73 | access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
Outdoor games include football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, cricket, badminton, tennis, and squash. Inter house competitions in all these events are organized, and athletic competitions (track and field) are held.
Outdoor games:
* football
* basketball
* hockey
* volleyball
* cricket
* badminton
* tennis
* squash
* Athletic competitions (track and field)
Inter house competitions in all these events are organized.


Club activities include art club, craft club, story – telling club, physics club, chemistry club, bio club, bird watching club, computer club and trekking club. The school encourages cadets to participate in inter-school competitions, in debates, declamation, quiz competitions, essay writing, poetry composing, short story writing, drawing and painting and all sports and games events. The school sends a large number of cadets to attend camps (NCC and others) organized around the country. The Literary Club English and Hindi organizes the inter-house competitions in declamation, debate, essay writing, poetry, recitation, spelling competition, science quiz, general quiz, weekly news analysis, and group discussions.
Clubs:
* art club
* craft club
* story–telling club
* physics club
* chemistry club
* bio club
* bird watching club
* computer club
* trekking club.


There are tours to [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Indian Military Academy]] and defense establishments in Mumbai, Cochin, Bangalore, Madras, and Hyderabad; educational tour to historical places like Dwarika, Somnath, Mumbai; cycle expedition for class IX; and a trekking expedition.
Inter-school competitions participated in:
* debates
* declamation
* quiz competitions
* essay writing
* poetry
* short story writing
* drawing
* painting
* all sports and games.


==School routine==
The school sends a large number of cadets to attend camps (NCC and others) organized around the country.
Day starts with morning parade under the guidance of physical training instructors from the Army Physical Training Corps/NCC Instructors. This, followed by a bath and change and the breakfast. Classes begin at 08.30 hrs. Classes run up to 13.30 hrs with two short intervals in the first of which cadets are given light refreshments, served centrally. After the classes, they go for lunch. The time between 14.00 and 17.00 hrs is used for academically weak students to go for their remedial classes while others do homework, engage in some club activities, pursue hobbies, ready their kit, or garden. There are evening games outdoor from 17.00 to 18.00 hrs. Evening prep gives the cadets sufficient time to do their homework and clear their doubts. Dinner is at 20.30 hrs.
 
The Literary Club English and Hindi organizes inter-house competitions in:
* declamation
* debate
* essay writing
* poetry
* recitation
* spelling
 
Other activities:
* science quiz
* general quiz
* weekly news analysis
* group discussions
 
Tours:
* Defense tours:
** [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]
** [[Indian Military Academy]]
** Defense establishments in:
*** Mumbai
*** Cochin
*** Bangalore
*** Madras
*** and Hyderabad
* Educational tours to historical places:
** Dwarika
** Somnath
** Mumbai
* Cycling expeditions
* Trekking expeditions
 
==School Routine==
The day starts with morning parade under the guidance of physical training instructors from the Army Physical Training Corps/ NCC Instructors. This is followed by a bath, change of clothes and breakfast. Classes begin at 08.30 am and run up to 1.30 pm, with two short intervals, in the first of which, the cadets are given light refreshments, served centrally. After the classes, they go for lunch. The time between 1400 hrs. and 1700 hrs. is used for academically weak students to go for their remedial classes, while others do homework, engage in club activities, pursue hobbies, ready their kit, or do gardening. There are outdoor evening games from 1700 hrs. to 1800 hrs. Evening prep. gives the cadets sufficient time to do their homework and clear their doubts. Dinner is at 2030 hrs.


==National Cadet Corps==
==National Cadet Corps==
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==Admission==
==Admission==
The scheme of entrance comprises two parts: the written exam and the medical examination with an interview. Candidate who qualify in the written examinations are called for medical examination and interview.
Selections comprise two parts: the written exam and the medical examination, with an interview. The candidates who qualify in the written examinations are called for medical examination and interview.


==References==
==References==
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{{Indian military academies and colleges}}
{{Indian military academies and colleges}}
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[[Category:1961 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Boarding schools in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Boarding schools in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Polish refugees]]
[[Category:Polish expatriates in India]]
[[Category:Refugee camps in India]]

Latest revision as of 19:00, 11 May 2022

Sainik School Balachadi
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Location
Jamnagar, Gujarat

India
Coordinates22°35′49.8″N 70°12′25.2″E / 22.597167°N 70.207000°E / 22.597167; 70.207000
Information
School typeBoarding School
Motto'Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam'
EstablishedJuly 1961
FounderV. K. Krishna Menon
AuthorityMinistry of Defence
PrincipalRavinder Singh
Faculty30
Number of students575
Classes offeredsixth to 12th
Campus size375 acres (152 ha)
Houses
  • Pratap (Warriors)
  • Garuda
  • Nehru
  • Angre
  • Sardar Patel
  • Shastri
  • Shivaji
  • Tagore
PublicationSandeshak
School fees80000-90000 per annum[clarification needed]
AffiliationsCBSE
AlumniOBSSA Network
Websitewww.ssbalachadi.org

The Sainik School, Balachadi, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is one of the leading Sainik Schools in the chain of Sainik Schools. It is one of the outstanding boarding schools for public education in Gujarat. It was established in July 1961 by the then Honorable Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. It is an elite English medium, fully residential boarding school for boys, providing premium public education, with a military bias, up to 10+2 stage, as per the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Sainik Schools were a dream conceived by V K Krishna Menon, the then Defense Minister of India. The schools are run by the Government of India and managed by the Sainik School Society under the Government of India. The chain of Sainik Schools in India was established with the prime focus of strengthening the Armed Forces, the All India Civil Services IAS and the IPS, besides other fields of public service.

Location[edit | edit source]

The school is 32 km (20 mi) from Jamnagar, alongside a coastal area in the Balachadi Estate. The approximately 900-acre (360 ha) campus is flanked by the Gulf of Kutch, encompassed by a Bungalow of the then ruler of Nawanagar, Maharaja Jam Shaheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, the Sachana Ship Breaking Yard and a natural coastal beach.

A campsite for the children of Polish refugees of World War II was built by K. S. Digvijaysinhji, Jam Saheb Maharaja of Nawanagar in 1942, near his summer resort. He gave refuge to hundreds of Polish children rescued from Polish and Soviet camps.[1][2] The campsite is now a part of the Sainik School, Balachadi.[3]

Activities[edit | edit source]

Outdoor games:

  • football
  • basketball
  • hockey
  • volleyball
  • cricket
  • badminton
  • tennis
  • squash
  • Athletic competitions (track and field)

Inter house competitions in all these events are organized.

Clubs:

  • art club
  • craft club
  • story–telling club
  • physics club
  • chemistry club
  • bio club
  • bird watching club
  • computer club
  • trekking club.

Inter-school competitions participated in:

  • debates
  • declamation
  • quiz competitions
  • essay writing
  • poetry
  • short story writing
  • drawing
  • painting
  • all sports and games.

The school sends a large number of cadets to attend camps (NCC and others) organized around the country.

The Literary Club English and Hindi organizes inter-house competitions in:

  • declamation
  • debate
  • essay writing
  • poetry
  • recitation
  • spelling

Other activities:

  • science quiz
  • general quiz
  • weekly news analysis
  • group discussions

Tours:

  • Defense tours:
  • Educational tours to historical places:
    • Dwarika
    • Somnath
    • Mumbai
  • Cycling expeditions
  • Trekking expeditions

School Routine[edit | edit source]

The day starts with morning parade under the guidance of physical training instructors from the Army Physical Training Corps/ NCC Instructors. This is followed by a bath, change of clothes and breakfast. Classes begin at 08.30 am and run up to 1.30 pm, with two short intervals, in the first of which, the cadets are given light refreshments, served centrally. After the classes, they go for lunch. The time between 1400 hrs. and 1700 hrs. is used for academically weak students to go for their remedial classes, while others do homework, engage in club activities, pursue hobbies, ready their kit, or do gardening. There are outdoor evening games from 1700 hrs. to 1800 hrs. Evening prep. gives the cadets sufficient time to do their homework and clear their doubts. Dinner is at 2030 hrs.

National Cadet Corps[edit | edit source]

All the boys are enrolled into the National Cadet Corps and follow a combined syllabus of the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force). The school possesses a full-fledged NCC company.

Admission[edit | edit source]

Selections comprise two parts: the written exam and the medical examination, with an interview. The candidates who qualify in the written examinations are called for medical examination and interview.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Little Warsaw Of Kathiawar". Outlook. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Good Maharaja saves Polish children – beautiful story of A Little Poland in India". newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Origin and History". Welcome to Sainik School Balachadi. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]

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