Sainik School, Kazhakootam
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Sainik School Kazhakootam, Thiruvananthapuram
(Trivandrum) situated 18 km away from Trivandrum city on the National Highway 47.
The concept of the Sainik School originated in the fertile mind of Late V K Krishna Menon, who was India's first Defence Minister (1957-1962). He felt that a school with rudiments of a military way of life, in each State of our country, could go a long way in building up an infrastructure for in-take into the National Defence Academy. He was also of the view that such institutions would serve as an ideal Alma-Mater for the hardy, intelligent sections of the boys hailing especially, from the rural areas of our country.
Moreover, the high levels of physical, mental and intellectual attainments needed for induction into the Officer Cadre could not be nurtured in the common schools, mainly because of the lack of infrastructure facilities.
, Late Pattom Thanu Pillai, chose Kazhakootam to be the venue for Sainik School in the early sixties and an area of 300 acres (1.2 km²) of undulating terrain was acquired on a hillock, close to the National Highway. Presently the school has 225 acre (0.9105435 km²) of land. The school is situated 18 km away from Trivandrum on the National Highway 47. The sprawling campus, nestled between the slender strands of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is an ideal location for a military oriented residential institution.
The Foundation Stone was laid by the Late VK Krishna Menon, Minister of Defence on 05 Feb 1962. Prof. JC Alexander of the Engineering College, Trivandrum, was the ace architect who gave shape to the beautiful Academic Block and Eleven Dormitories. The school shifted to Kazhakootam in 1964.
Age limits : Class VI: Boys who are not under ten years or over eleven years of age on first July of the year of admission
Class IX: Boys who are not under thirteen years or over fourteen years of age on first July of the year of admission and studying in Class VIII & IX
Class VI: Mathematical Knowledge Test and Language Ability Test.
Intelligence Test. The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam.
Class IX: Mathematics and Science.
English and Social Studies.
The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam for class VI. However the Question papers for class IX will be in English only.
The syllabus and question pattern given are subject to changes from time to time.
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
(Trivandrum) situated 18 km away from Trivandrum city on the National Highway 47.
The concept of the Sainik School originated in the fertile mind of Late V K Krishna Menon, who was India's first Defence Minister (1957-1962). He felt that a school with rudiments of a military way of life, in each State of our country, could go a long way in building up an infrastructure for in-take into the National Defence Academy. He was also of the view that such institutions would serve as an ideal Alma-Mater for the hardy, intelligent sections of the boys hailing especially, from the rural areas of our country.
Moreover, the high levels of physical, mental and intellectual attainments needed for induction into the Officer Cadre could not be nurtured in the common schools, mainly because of the lack of infrastructure facilities.
Location
The Chief Minister of KeralaChief Minister of Kerala
The Chief Minister of Kerala is the elected head of government of the state of Kerala, India. By the Constitution of India, the Chief minister is appointed by the Governor of the state....
, Late Pattom Thanu Pillai, chose Kazhakootam to be the venue for Sainik School in the early sixties and an area of 300 acres (1.2 km²) of undulating terrain was acquired on a hillock, close to the National Highway. Presently the school has 225 acre (0.9105435 km²) of land. The school is situated 18 km away from Trivandrum on the National Highway 47. The sprawling campus, nestled between the slender strands of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is an ideal location for a military oriented residential institution.
Inception
The school came into being on 20 Jan 1962, in a few barracks lent by the Army at Pangode, Trivandrum. At the inception a total of 120 students joined the school in Classes V, VI, VII and VIII. Six months later Class IX began with 12 students. Present strength is 629 Cadets. The Founder Principal was Lt Col BK Somaiah. The Headmaster was Sqn Ldr Babu Lal and the Registrar was Capt TVS Nair.The Foundation Stone was laid by the Late VK Krishna Menon, Minister of Defence on 05 Feb 1962. Prof. JC Alexander of the Engineering College, Trivandrum, was the ace architect who gave shape to the beautiful Academic Block and Eleven Dormitories. The school shifted to Kazhakootam in 1964.
School emblem and flag
The light blue, dark blue and red stripes in the School Crest are symbolic of the three main arms of the Defence Services and the integrated concept of training in the initial stages.School motto
“Gyan Anushasan Sahayog” (Knowledge, Discipline and Co-operation) purports to inculcate sterling qualities in young cadets.Administration
The administration of Sainik Schools is vested in an autonomous body known as Sainik Schools Society under Ministry of Defence, India. Sainik Schools Society is headed by the Board of Governors under the Chairmanship of RRM ( Raksha Rajya Mantri, Union Minister of Defense). The Chief Ministers/Education Ministers of the states where the Sainik Schools are located, are members of the Board of Governors. There is a Local Board of Administration for each Sainik school with a senior defense service officer as its Chairman. The Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command, located at Trivandrum is the Chairman of the board for this Sainik School. The Principal, who is a military officer ( of the rank of Colonel or its equivalent in Navy or the IAF ) is the administrative and academic head of the institute. He is assisted by two other service officers viz. Headmaster and Registrar. The service officers are specially selected and are on deputation from Ministry of Defense.Infrastructure
The first-ever equestrian club of Kerala has been set up at the School. A full-fledged riding ring with horses and trainers has been set up to provide training in horse riding.http://mod.nic.in/samachar/april15-04/body.html#l1Admission
Admission is confined to Classes VI and IX for Boys only. The standard of the Entrance Examination would be equivalent to that of Standard V and VIII (CBSE) respectivelyAge limits : Class VI: Boys who are not under ten years or over eleven years of age on first July of the year of admission
Class IX: Boys who are not under thirteen years or over fourteen years of age on first July of the year of admission and studying in Class VIII & IX
Written test
The test will be held on the Third Sunday of JAN every year. Details are as follows:Class VI: Mathematical Knowledge Test and Language Ability Test.
Intelligence Test. The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam.
Class IX: Mathematics and Science.
English and Social Studies.
The test can be taken in English or Hindi or Malayalam for class VI. However the Question papers for class IX will be in English only.
The syllabus and question pattern given are subject to changes from time to time.
Interview and medical test
The boys who qualify in the written test will be required to appear at a later date before a Selection Board for an Interview and Medical Test .Full details regarding qualifying Medical standards will be announced later.Notable alumni
- Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran NairNeelakantan Jayachandran NairColonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair was commissioned into 16 Maratha Light Infantry on 18 June 1971. In 1993, 16 Maratha Light Infantry was deployed in Nagaland. On 20 Dec 1993 while heading an advance party of the battalion the convoy was ambushed by Naga rebels...
- 2/Lt R Naresh - 10 Dec 1971( Posthumous)
- Maj G S Sateesh Chandran, SM( Posthumous)
- Capt. Radhakrishnan Nair Harshan
- Prithviraj SukumaranPrithviraj SukumaranPrithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
- Indrajith Sukumaran