St. Kabir Public School

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History

"St. Kabir Public School" was established in 1977 in Sector 8 Chandigarh. During the years, true to its motto "Labor Omnia Vincit" it progressed through sheer hard work and determination of the principal Mr J.P. singh and a dedicated and committed faculty. In 1991, it finally shifted to its current facility in Sector 26 Chandigarh.

Infrastructure

Situated in Sector 26, the convert|6|acre|m2|sing=on campus of the school is all spick and span and as modern as it can be. But beneath the shiny marble lined floors or gleaming paints lies solid foundation of age old values, which makes the institution unique. The school has an impressive building, with open verandas and corridors interlining different wings of the school, which gives one ample opportunity to feel the fresh air and sunshine. The latest additions of the school- a sound-proof multi-purpose hall, a huge library in the basement with 6400 books collection, a cyber lab with audio-visual equipment to go with and extremely clean and modern labs for physics, chemistry and biology make learning a comfortable experience here. The huge grounds of the school provide ample scope for the students to explore their athletic prowess in cricket, hockey, badminton, basketball, including indoor games like table tennis and carom. So,But it is the creative side of the students which receive utmost care here. The school has started seven clubs - English club, Hindi club, computer club, G K club, Singing club, Dance club and Art club which help the students to tap their hidden talent and build their confidence.

Founder

Mr J. P. Singh is one of the rare persons who is clinging to the age old values with a modern approach. "Hardwork pays but it has to be channelised in a definite direction to get results," says Mr Singh. So right from choosing the right name for the school to imparting education and values , Mr. Singh has been strictly adhering to honesty, discipline and peace - all those values Saint Kabir stood for.

On education system: No matter how much we all crib about the present education system, there are going to be examinations or homework or heavy schoolbags, because they all are part of the system and hence important. But we can make our children's life a little easier by converting the rigid homework into lesson practice at home or become a bit more organised by arranging their school bags according to the time tables.

On discipline: Though imbibing self discipline is the ultimate aim, we ask disciplinary committees to maintain discipline in the campus. Since in today's world outside influence on students is more important than the older days, a little bit of imposition from the school authority is required to make the student realize the importance of it in their life.

On tuition menace: There is no harm in students taking extra bit of coaching for a short while but it should not be of longer duration as tuition does not only make them dependent but is also a time killer, leaving the children with very little time to pursue other activities.

On future plans: Just because we do not believe in taking help from outside, it took almost 28 years for the school to come up to this level, but we are still developing. We are recently going to add an all-equipped library to our school. The next plan is to upgrade the school up to class XII in all three streams — art, science and commerce.

It was an era of utter chaos and confusion, an era of religious differences which polarised Indians into two distinct groups, when Saint Kabir came to this world with a message of peace and harmony. Saint Kabir has gone to his heavenly abode but his teachings are still being carried out silently but dutifully by a small community in the city, the teachers and students of St. Kabir Public School, Chandigarh is known for its outstanding academics in North-West India. The Principal and teachers are not only highly educated and well trained but they take pain to make formal education attractive for their Students. Besides, the infracturucture much more important is that the human factor that makes this school an ideal institution.Until 2006 the school was affiliated with ICSE board but the school has applied for CBSE affiliation. Each year Students from St. Kabir have been among toppers among the region in ICSE board exams.

References

* Kabir Roll of Old Students [http://www.geocities.com/krosonline/school.htm KROS]
* Tribune, Chandigarh [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021209/cth2.htm#5 Tribune]
* www.stkabir.co.in