Col Satbir Singh joins School as the New Principal
Posted On : 1/9/2009 , 13:31

Col Satbir Singh has joined SainikSchool Kapurthala as the new Principal a month back. A farewel Dinner was hosted by Alumni Association to the outgoing Principal Col Tyagi at ASC Mess in Jalandhar. The new Principal was also invited and introduced to the representatives of the association and attendnts at the small get together.

The new Principal is from Army Education Core and has experiece of being Headmaster in Sainik School Tialya for 6 yrs and has also been intructor in RIMC Dehradun.

We welocome the new Principal and wish him all the best. 

Maj Gen Dig Vijay Singh Thakur is approved for the next rank
Posted On : 1/9/2009 , 13:26

Maj Gen Dig Vijay Singh Thakur has ben approved for the rank of Lt. General. He shall pick up the rank very shortly. He is going to be the fourth Lt. General From our School. We congratulate him for this wonderful achievement in his career. 

Brig.Balbir Singh approved for the rank of Maj General
Posted On : 17/3/2009 , 7:25

Dear Saikapians,

Brig Balbir Singh has been approved for the next rank of Maj. General. The Saikap Alumni Assoc. Congratulates him and his family on the achievement of this milestone in his career.

Dr. Sukhchian Singh Gill, IPS joins as SSP Ludhiana
Posted On : 19/2/2009 , 5:29

 

Thsi is to inform you with great pleasure that Dr.Sukhchain Singh Gill, IPS has joined as SSP Ludhiana.Its a great acheivement for him and all of us. His exceptional performance as SSP Hoshiarpur has proved his mettle by the virtue of which he has made it to such an important position at a young age. We all congratulate him and wish him many more such acheivements in his career. Keep it up Sukhchain.

MAJ. GEN AC SONEJA, AVSM, VSM** is Elevated to the Rank of LT. GENERAL
Posted On : 19/2/2009 , 5:0

 Lt. Gen AC Soneja, AVSM VSM** with school principal Col Tyagi.

This is to inform you with immense pleasure that Maj.Gen Avinash Soneja,AVSM, VSM** has been elevated to the rank of LT. GENERAL. He is now holding the important position of Director General Operational Logistics in New Delhi.

He is the second Lt. General from our school and one of the best decorated officers . We are proud of him and wish him all the very best on his new appointment and look forward to more such acheivements from his side.

Alumni Association Agenda
Posted On : 16/1/2009 , 6:14

On the 14th of January there was a meeting held by the office bearers of the Alumni Association in Mr.HS Mattewal`s office in Chandigarh. Brig MPS Bajwa was present there as the  vice president and Tejinder Kaushal.

The agenda  has been approved after a deep study and inputs from various channels. Recomendations of Saikapians around the world and their inputs to the association for improvements in various areas has taken the front seat. The association is thankful to Dr.Surjit Chahal, Sacremento California and Dr. Vijay Chopra Lecturer Punjab University, Chandigarh for their valueable suggestions. After a good discussion on various points the Assoc. has finalized and taken up the cause for betterment and giving productive shape to the commulative efforts of all ex saikapians. The message is we are together now and can make the difference.

The Agenda Points are as under:

1. Registeration of association as a Trust for exempting the contributions made by various sources from income tax.

2. Representation of Alumni in the Governing Body of the school for better inputs and improvements in the fuctioning of the school.

3. It has come to the notice of the association that stdents from our school go to places like Chandigarh and Delhi for professional NDA Coaching by spending money from their own pocket. We plan to organize specialized coaching for them to IMPROVE  their results in NDA enterance.

4. It has been observed that some very capable students have to leave the studies as their parents cannot afford the fee and basic requirements to continue in School. The assoc. shall support such students financially after recommendation from school and approval by the screening committee of assoc.

5.It has been a proven fact that Punjabis are good soldiers and are always keen to take up carrer in defence forces but lack of awareness in rural areas and financial constraints to admit their kids in Sainik School is a distant dream. The association with its widespread network of ex Saikapians shall launch an awareness campign through conducting seminaars and media publicity encouraging masses to join Sainik School. The needy parents shall be provided with books, coaching and financial support from the assoc.  

6.The association shall put in an extra effort by hiring professionals for students appearing in SSB to improve the results. The senior lot like Brig Bajwa shall organize the right faculty from his army contacts in and around Jalandhar who have established themselves in preparing students for SSB interviews.

 7.A special cell be fomed by the assoc. with help of distinguished Saikapians in various fields to guide the Saikapians to pursue their careers in different professions under the able guidance after they pass out from the school by clearing 12th standard.

8 .Various crash courses for competitive exams be organized and funded by Alumni Assoc. to the students after their 12th class for better preparedness to take up various careers without loosing precious time. The guidance at this stage is much required as has been observed by most of us who could not make it to NDA.

9.A room to be furnished in the school campus for visiting alumnus.

10.To motivate the school authorities to keep the assoc. well informed of all minor and major events plus acheivements  so that same information be passed onto the ex saikapians on regular basis.

11. The assoc. shall organize for one motivational lecture to the school students by Distinguished Saikapians every month. The assoc. shall co ordinate this effort and request one Saikapians each month to go and motivate the students.

12. Three Ex Saikapians shall be awarded each year on Annual Alumni Meet in school for seding maximum number of comments, messages and inputs on this site. This effort shall open a more interactive platform for Saikapians to share their views, memories and success stories.

This agenda is prepared understading that we need to look beyond now under the able guidance of our senior members and capable Saikapians.

You are all requested to give your comments and inputs to this agenda.

Regards,

Administrator

Mr. GP Mittal is No Longer with Us
Posted On : 7/1/2009 , 18:8

With profound grief and sorrow we inform that our beloved Mr. GP Mittal, left for his heavenly abode on January 6, 2009 at his residence in Chandigarh. Kirya is on 9th January at Lakhshmi Narayan Mandir in Sector 20 Chandigarh at 1:00 PM.You can contact Mrs. Mittal on 0172- 2708319  to convey your messages of condolence.

   

 

Air Vice Marhal Chopra unveiling Mig 23 in School
Posted On : 2/1/2009 , 8:17

Air Vice- Marshal Anil Chopra,  an alumnus of Sainik School Kapurthala, unveiled the phased-out air craft MIG 23 at the school to encourage its students to join the Indian Air Force.


The MIG 23 installed at the school had been acquired in 1980 from Russia. It could fly at a speed of 1,400 km per hour and had swing wings. It could carry ammunition load of three tonnes during strikes. He asked school authorities to wash the aircraft after 15 to 20 days. Air Force authorities would paint it after two years to keep the aircraft in good shape , he added.

Hailing from Kapurthala itself, Chopra recalled his old days in the school and said many boys from this school were serving the Army, Navy and Air Force in high positions. School Principal Colonel A.K. Tyagi thanked the Air Marshal for dedicating the phased-out MIG 23 to the school. Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala, J.M. Balamurugan, was also present.

 

Highlights of November 2008
Posted On : 27/12/2008 , 19:32

Highlights of Old Boys Meet Held on 15 Nov 08


Wreath laying at Samriti Sthal.
Guard of Honour presented to Sh. H.S Mattewal ( Advocate General Punjab ) President Old Boys Association.
The following Old Boys Honoured for their Outstanding Achivements in various fields of Life.

Sh Kuldeep Sardana.
Maj Gen Avinash Soneja AVSM, VSM**,
Air Vice Marshal AK Chopra
Maj Gen RK Sanan
Maj Gen IP SINGH
Air Vice Marshal SS Hothi
Sukhwinder Singh
Ashok Sood ADGP Himachal Pradesh Police.


The following Old Boys were given a token of Appreciation for their Outstanding Contributions.

  
  - Sh Tejinder Kaushal
  - Sh Parminder Singh Bedi
  - Col Raju Walia
  - Sh Malkinder Singh Bajwa & Mrs ------- Bajwa

Lunch hosted by the Sainik School
The Largest Ever Gathering in Sainik School of 300 Saikapians.
Hockey Match between Students & Old Boys team.
Dinner hosted for Old Boys by the Old Boys Association
Major Contributions made by the Old Boys for the Old Boys Association Corpus Fund :-
  * 5000 US Dollors Contributed by Saikapian Bobby Kang of USA.
  * 2,50,000 Indian Rupees Contributed by Saikapian Sukhwinder Singh, M.D , Richi Developers.
  * 10,000 Australian Dollors Contributed by Saikapian Amanjot Singh, M.D , Sunshine Group of College, Melbourne Australia.
  * 53,000 Indian Rupees Contributed by Harminder Brar - Sister of Late.Saikapian Sikander Singh ( who laid down his life for the Country in Jammu & Kashmir.) 
  * 50,000 Indian Rupees Contributed by Saikapian Vicky Bhullar.
  * 5 Horses Donated by Col Tarsem Singh, DDST HQ Northern Command.
A Small Party in Delhi
Get Together was organised  at Chelmsford Club at New Delhi in Honour of Sh. Mandeep Singh Randhawa, IPS ( Posted as Commissioner Police ) Mrs Danpreet Randhawa DSP Ropar a newly wed couple.

It was attended by Sh. H.S Mattewal ( Advocate General Punjab ) President Old Boys Association, Lt Gen AS Sekhon, Maj Gen Jagbir Kundu, Gen AS  Bakshi, Gen Lakhwinder Singh ( Retd ), Maj JPS Pannu & Mrs Pannu, Brig MPS Bajwa ( Retd ) , Tejinder Kaushal & Jawahar Dhawan.
Content Compiled By Brig MPS Bajwa and Tejinder Kaushal.
A Party in Chandigarh Hosted By Sh. HS Mattewal.

A party was organanized in honor of Sukhi Grewal who had come from California to reciprocate love and affection by Mr.HS Mattewal at Western Court Panchkula on 20th Dec, 2008. It was a attended by around 25 Saikapians amongst present were Brig Bajwa, Tejinder Kaushal, Brig Balbir, Sukhi Grewal(USA), Helen(Canada), Jagdeep( Canada), Col Manohar, Mr.MBS Sandhu, Mr. Yatinder Chand, Sukhi Lehal, Dr.Sandeep Arora,Mr.Maninder Gill, Sanjiv Sharma, Maddy from Ludhiana Col Baljit Sandhu and Col Dhaliwal.

Posted By- Tejinder Kaushal

Annual Alumni Meet Photographs
Posted On : 27/12/2008 , 19:33

Some of the Annual Alumni Meet photographs have been posted on the website in Gallery for the first time ever.You can see the photographs and place the order for print copies with us.

Teachers Section has also been updated wherein the contact details of Teachers are posted.

We would need inputs from all of you to do the additions in the site. Refer this site to all Saikapian friends and also update your mobile numbers in your profile to receive the SMS updates.

Mr.HS Mattewal and Brig MPS Bajwa has done lot of efforts to revive the Association we are thankful to both of them and would need support from all of you to go further in strengthning the asoc.

Tejinder Kaushal/

Achievers.
Posted On : 27/12/2008 , 19:33

  • Dr.Sandeep Arora has opened a new hotel by the name of Western Court in Panchkula on 21 Dec, 2008. We all congratulate him for his new venture.