Sainik School Chhingchhip celebrated the 9^th Annual Day on 04 Dec 2025 with exceptional grace, ceremonial grandeur and institutional pride at the School Assembly Hall, in the presence of the Chief Guest Lt Col Clement Lalhmingthanga, Hon’ble MLA of Champhai, Mizoram. The occasion witnessed the presence of staff, cadets, parents and an eminent gathering of dignitaries, making the celebration both memorable and momentous. The programme commenced at 9:00 AM with the arrival and formal reception of the Chief Guest who was cordially introduced to the faculty by Col Soumyabratra Dhar, Principal. In a glittering Prize Giving Ceremony held at the School Assembly Hall, cadets who did exceptionally well in academics, Sports and Co-curricular Activities were awarded book prizes and certificates by the Chief Guest and dignitaries. Vikram Batra House lifted the Overall Champions Trophy. A Cultural Show was staged which was a wonderful potpourri of varied hues which included a stirring welcome group song, English jazz band, an entertaining orchestra by the School band and enthralling group traditional dance of Mizoram and other states. The Celebration was attended by a large number of dignitaries including senior officers of the Station, ex-students and parents.

In his keynote address, the Chief Guest lauded the school’s enduring commitment to holistic education and commended Col Dhar, Principal and the staff for their unwavering dedication in shaping disciplined, responsible and future-ready leaders. He urged the cadets to uphold integrity, resilience and an abiding spirit of national service. He further emphasized the paramount importance of maintaining tlawmngaihna amongst the cadets—describing it as a quintessential Mizo virtue embodying altruism, selflessness and service before self—and encouraged them to exemplify this principle in their conduct, academic endeavors, discipline and leadership.

The ceremony concluded with the Principal delivering a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, expressing deep gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, parents, staff and cadets for their steadfast support and meaningful contributions. The event formally drew to a close with the National Anthem, followed by refreshments and dispersal.

The 9th Annual Day once again reaffirmed Sainik School Chhingchhip’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and its mission of nurturing confident, capable and value-driven citizens committed to serving the nation with honour.