Model Residential School celebrates 1st Foundation Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, April 15 2025:
Model Residential School (MRS), Mantri Pantha in Chandel district celebrated its first foundation day today at the school's premises with great pomp and gaiety.
The celebration was attended by L NandaKumar Singh IAS, DC, Chandel as the chief guest who encouraged the students and the teachers to take the school forward.
Moreover, as the Chairman of the School Management Committee, MRS, he said that observing such events would be meaningless if students did not put their heart and soul in their studies.
Citing the example of Thomas Alva Edison, the DC also advised the students to obey their parents and take their studies seriously.
He also advised them on body structures and postures while studying, which are vital for students.
Stating that the teachers of MRS are all well qualified, he called on the students to take advantage of the situation and excel in their studies.
As the guest of honour, Md Firoz Khan, MCS, Addl DC/CEO, ADC, Chandel spoke on the difficulties and challenges faced by the school over the past one year.
He lauded the collective effort of teachers, management and the authorities in running the school successfully.
He stated that MRS was established based on JNV, Sainik School, etc and expressed hope that it would be affiliated to the CBSE in the next 2-3 years.
Y Hemchandra Singh, ZEO, Chandel credited all stakeholders including former DC of Chandel, Rajkumar Mayanglambam for successfully establishing the Model Residential School in Chandel.
Stating that school has one of the best infrastructures in the state, he said that teaching is one of the noblest professions.
He further said that the future of the nation lies in the hands of the teachers and that if they are sincere in their work, students will also be able to fulfill their dreams.
Shilshi William Lamkang, principal, MRS, Chandel and also functional president of the celebration highlighted the difficulties and achievements of the school and called on the concerned authorities for filling up the vacant posts.
The event was also marked by a series of items such as cultural dances, Manipuri dances, recitation of school poetry by the students, etc.
The event was also attended by Langhu Mojesh, AI, ZEO Chandel; Rev Simon, Pastor, Mantri Pantha Baptist Church; Bemong Shilshi, Chief, Mantri Pantha village.
Model Residential School, Mantri Pantha was formally inaugurated by the then CM Biren Singh on January 15, 2024 while becoming fully operational since April 15, 2024.Currently the school has 116 students from Class 6-10 with a balanced composition of 50% girl students in the class.