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The Punjab Public School, Nabha

An epitome of excellence

he Punjab Public School was established in 1960 with a view Internationalism The students get international exposure through
to provide quality public school education to deserving children Round Square, MUN, AFS and a host of other platforms. The
Tof ex-servicemen, serving personnel of the defence forces students regularly take part in national and international conferences.
and civilians. The school boasts a 106-acre campus that hosts Co-curricular and extracurricular activities A number of clubs and
heritage buildings, academic blocks, residential area, lush green and societies ensure that students are gainfully engaged throughout the
pollution-free environs, huge games fields for all kinds of sports. academic year. Public speaking and debating are regular features in
The guiding force in the opening of this school was Sardar Partap
Singh Kairon, who was the then Chief Minister of Punjab. The school the school. Besides, students enlist their participation in dramatics,
was initially named ‘Sainik School’ Indian & Western music, dance, art & craft.
since its purpose was to serve as Safe environment The school provides a safe and secure
a feeder school to the National environment for boarders, especially girl boarders who stay in the
Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. state-of-the-art boarding house equipped with modern facilities.
It was formally inaugurated Career counselling The career cell of the school routinely organises
on April 11 1961 by the first counselling sessions for students to guide them towards their career
President of India, Dr Rajendra choices. Professionals in diverse fields are invited to visit the school
Prasad. PPS can claim to having on a regular basis and apprise students of the latest trends in the job
conceptualised the idea of ‘Sainik market.
Schools’ in India as it was the Streams We offer medical, non-medical, commerce and humanities
Dr. D.C. Sharma precursor to the concept. Mr JK streams. Besides, the school provides multiple options in keeping
Kate was appointed the school’s with the New Education Policy 2020.
first Headmaster on December Affiliation The school is affiliated with the Council for the Indian
30, 1959. Dr. DC Sharma (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SRF, PGDSC & School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi and Cambridge
GCC UCLA Ex) is the current Headmaster of the school. Board.
What does the school offer? The school lays great emphasis on Staff A team of dedicated and qualified teachers ensure the effective
holistic development to raise competent global leaders equipped delivery of lessons in keeping with evolving pedagogies.
with hard and soft skills, physical well-being, values and positive Placements Class XII school leavers Ekamveer Singh Ghuman
attitude. The school inculcates in students concern for environment,
a nationalist attitude and service. They have a plethora of options for and Rubalpreet Kaur Bhullar of ISC Batch-2021 were admitted into
games and sports to choose from. They range from athletics, hockey, top-ranked universities in Canada. Lakshay Chaudhary has made it
football, cricket, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, swimming, to the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
horse riding to taekwondo, shooting and skating. It is mandatory for Infrastructure Spread over an area of 106 acres, the school has
boarders to choose at least one game. residential quarters for teachers, coaches and the support staff.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) The school has Army, Naval and Besides, boarding houses for senior boys are sited in Sham Bagh.
Air Wings of the National Cadet Corps to train students in their There is a separate area allotted for Middle Houses. The Medical
budding years for induction into the armed forces in later life. Given Infirmary takes care of medical needs of the students. A multi-facility
the rigorous regimen of physical training, the school provides sports complex is another feature that attracts students for indoor
a conducive atmosphere for their proper grooming to take up games as well as body building. All cultural activities are organised in
leadership roles in Army, Navy and Air Force. the school’s 500-seat auditorium .
Admission Test for Academic Session 2023-24
Entrance test for admission to the following classes will be held on
the dates as mentioned below:
Classes IV to VI (regular vacancies) 19 February 2023 at 9.00 am
Classes VII to IX (against chance 19 February 2023 at 9.00 am
vacancies)
Class XI (Medical, Non-Medical, 26 March 2023 at 9.00 am
Commerce & Humanities Streams
against chance vacancies)
For more information, please visit the school website
www.ppsnabha.in or contact on Tel: 01765-220675.
Email: hmppsnabha@yahoo.com

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