Long Live The Tradition of ‘Suryanamaskaras,’ an Indian Style of Morning Exercises :

It was an eye catching view to see 4000 students performing the healthy  exercises early in the morning, while the Sun is just on rising. The  Occasion was National Youth Day and Ratha  Saptami.

                Since ages, the ‘Suryanamaskara’ are  believed to be a ‘Complete Exercise’.  They include ten formations and breathing exercises.  The exercises strengthen  body, soul and mind.

            Since 1959, it has been a tradition of SSM to observe ‘Ratha Saptami,' and conduct mass Suryanamaskaras.  This year, in the presence of two invitees from Pune, Shri Avadhut Aaradhy and Shri Hemant Aaradhy, 4000 participants including students and staff members did ‘Suryanamaskaras’ in a circle formation.  Before it, master Shyam Hambarde briefed about the importance of ‘Suryanamaskaras.’

                District Sport Authorities Commended the event.

Book Release Ceremony :

                Manik Lokade, an ex student of Shivaji Highschol, penned his thoughts as poems and published  a collection titled, ‘Sushikshit Bekar’ (Educated unemployed youth).  He has expressed his struggling experiences and rocking support of his mother in  his hard ship.

                On 19^th February, his poetic collection was released by Shri Pramodji Deshmukh, in the auspices of Sarpanch Shri Prabhu Muttepod.  Shri Deshmukh appreciated Manik's literary work.  He also urged teachers to practice to write something everyday.

Success in Elocution Competition

Ministry for Water Supply and Sanitation, Government of Maharashtra, organized an elocution competetion on 21 January, at Nanded.  Kumari Mayuri Maharaj, Shivaji Highschool, stood second in the competition.  She was awarded with a certificate and a cash of Rs 700.

                Another District Level Elocution competition  was organised at the Janta High school Naigaon.  Kumari Mayuri Prachand, from Shivaji Highschool ranked second and  she was given a certificate and an Rs 750/- cash incentive.

Drawing Competition By Ministry of Agriculture :

In an attempt to create  awareness on ‘Save Water Movement,’ Ministry of Agriculture (GOM) organized a drawing competition for school children.  Around 70 students from Shivaji Highschool participated.

                SSM has been working in the field of ‘Watershed Development,’ for the past 25 years. So students are well acquainted with the concept of ‘Save Water’. The organisors have heartily appreciated students and teachers for their overwhelming response.

                                                                                

Drawing Competition By Sakal Media Group :

Every year Sakal Media Group conducts a ‘Drawing Competition’ for school children here at Sagroli. More than two hundred  children participated this year. The Art Masters of SSM guided students. Results are awaited.

Shiv Jayanti Celebration :

Birth Anniversary of Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was celebrated on 19^th February.  Students presented some incidents from the life of Shivaji Maharaj on stage. The little play lets took the spectators back to those days of medieval period, in Maratha History.

                Sainik Vidyalaya cadets also staged a drama, ‘Maharashtra Dharma Wadavava’.  The theme was  on Shivaji’s thoughts over ‘Religious conversions. The tiny tots of Millennium English School performed a drama on ‘Shivaji’s oath to establish Swaraj’.

                All the play lets presented that day received loudest applause from the people.

Competitions on Sports and poetry writing :

Every month on the second Sunday  the parents of Sainiki Vidyalaya students are allowed to meet their wards and seek appraisal of the performance of their children. This time, for a change, the  parents were invited to witness the performances of their children in sports and games. Accordingly, competition were organized in different sports.  Everyone enjoyed the day!!