Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya
| Sainik Awasiya Mahavidhyalaya | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Sallaghari, Bhaktapur Nepal | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Gyanena Paramo Sewa (Imparting Knowledge is the Biggest Service) |
| Established | 1986 |
| School district | Bhaktapur |
| Principal | Shamim Anwar Shamim |
| Grades | 6 to 12 and B.Sc., BBA |
| Colour(s) | Green, red, blue, yellow |
| Athletics | Soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball,tennis, gymnastics, golf , Taekwondo, Rugby football |
| Magazine | "Sallaghari" |
| Website | bsamv.edu.np |
Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (SAMV) is a military boarding high school in Nepal, formerly known as Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (BSAM)or Birendra Military Boarding High School. It was established in 1986 in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. The majority of the students are from military families. The school boards boys and girls from class 6 to B.SC. Some of the students of B.Sc. and the girls are day scholars. Branches have been established in the major cities of Nepal (Pokhara, Dharan, Chitwan, Teghari and Surkhet).
History
In 1978, with the joint investment of the Nepali Army (the then Royal Nepalese Army) and Tribhuvan University Suping Army Campus was established at Suping, Bhimphedi of Makawanpur district. With its foundation, the campus conducted classes for the intermediate level in the faculty of Humanities and Social Science. Later, in 1981, it began classes in the faculty of Science as well.[1]
The Suping Army Campus was established during the reign of General Singha Pratap Shah, then Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
In 1986, the campus was shifted to Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, with an expansion in the secondary school level. It was then renamed Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya after late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. Since then, the funding of the school has been looked after by Nepal Army Welfare Fund.
BSAM was established in the reign of COAS General Satchit SJB Rana. It is located in the suburb of Bhaktapur district, Sallaghari. Students follow a military lifestyle. After completion of class 12, students find it easy to join the Nepalese Army as Officers.
Curriculum
The school begins at grade 6, with a competitive entrance exam for limited seats. The school educates students from grades 6 to 10, following the government curriculum, who finally take the SLC (School Leaving Certificate). After completing grade 10, students can choose between Higher Secondary Education Board's +2 (Intermediate) education programme for Science, Humanities, or Management. They can also choose to study B.Sc. after their completion of +2.
Administration
The institution is controlled administratively by the Nepal Army Headquarters and academically by teachers and professors. The highest officer from the military to administer BSAM it is a Lt. Colonel who acts as a Liaison Officer. Other military staffs are designated several posts in administering the Mahavidyalaya as a whole. Major and Captain of the Army are officers who are offered such posts.
Past Principals
- Col. Hemanta SJB Rana
- Mr. Kamal Singh Rathod
- Mr. Binod Shrestha
- Mrs. Indu Mani Chemjong
- Mr. Shamim A. Shamim
The school has restructured its pitch as a cricket pitch, where national and international level cricket matches have been played.
Achievements
- First school to win the Coca-cola Cup four times consecutively in 2070, 2069, 2068, 2067
- Given the Birendra Vidya Shield, national flag, certificate and cash prize of Rs. 50000 for accomplishing excellent result in Central Development Region in the year 2057, 2058 and 2059 consecutively..
- Given the Birendra Vidya Regional Shield, and cash of Rs. 50000 and certificates for having excellent result in the S.L.C examination of 2053.
- Given the Birendra Vidya Regional Shield, and cash of Rs. 50000 and certificates for having excellent result in the S.L.C examination of 2058.
- A school team was awarded JCI Running Shield, medals and certificates for getting the first position in the Valley wide Quiz Competition organized by Patan JCI on 8th Bhadra 2064.
- A school team won the cash prize of Rs. 8000 each and certificate for being first in the Inter School Quiz Contest jointly organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, ICIMOD, UNEP and TNW on the occasion of World Environment Day 2007.
Library
Besides the general library, one junior library and a reading room have been provided with periodicals, newspapers and magazines. Newly published books are added to the stock. There is a collection of CDs in the audio-visual section of the library. Students watch feature and educational films and experts are invited to talk to the students on different subjects.