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SAINIK SCHOOL, BALACHADI,

JAMNAGAR

EDUCATION IS NOT PREPARATION FOR LIFE, EDUCATION IS LIFE ITSELF
–JOHN DEWEY

COL SHREYASH MEHTA
PRINCIPAL,
SAINIK SCHOOL BALACHADI,
JAMNAGAR

Life is a journey and it is all about learning. It is indeed a preparation for a student to
combat the challenges that the gigantic real world would pose. We need to try to mould
the character and mental attitude of our children, instill basic principles of life in them
and nurture their individual capabilities to the fullest.

As the new member of Sahodaya Saurashtra cluster of schools, Balachadians look
forward for exchange of creative pursuits, collaboration for various co-curricular
activities and exchange of ground-breaking ideas and innovative works done for cluster
schools. I am sanguine that my cadets and teachers will get lot of exposure and at the
same time will contribute in the activities undertaken by the cluster schools

Sainik School Balachadi bestows holistic education, immense learning experiences and
other academic quests through the most innovative and progressive ways.

The Cadets of our school are making their mark not only in academics but also in the
field of Debate, MUN Conference, STEM Quiz, Paragliding, Marathon, Trekking etc. Our
endeavour is to maintain a perfect harmony between the School curriculum and the
extra-curricular activities.

We truly believe that our education should now move from knowledge to skills and
wisdom, from competition to co-operation, from division to unity and finally from ‘how
to earn a livelihood’ to ‘how to live’.

Sainik School Balachadi aims at making the Cadets capable enough to be self-directed
and self-managed individuals who can confront unwaveringly the challenges of life. Our
Cadets are not only taught to fly high in the open sky of tremendous opportunities but
also to stay attached to their roots.

We strive to render a common learning platform where the Cadets of all age groups,
regardless of any challenges, are warmly welcomed and conscientiously supported to
learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of life at School. The School imparts
values and skill based education bringing out the best in every Cadet. We focus
primarily on preparing our cadets to be worthy citizens, refined in heart and mind and
skilled enough to achieve paramount goals. Our earnest effort is to provide a conducive
learning environment to each and every Cadet so that when they go out of the portals,
they brim with confidence and emerge as the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’.

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