“ Change begins with you. Let us preserve our heritage .. . . . . . !”
The formation of the Old Students Association of Bijai Senior Secondary School Mandi, is the result of the feedback received from a cross-section of the alumni and the the well-wishers of this very old school of Himachal Pradesh.
Although the effort is belated one, yet it shows the strong attachment the alumni have for this glorious institution. They firmly believe that they owe their success in life to a large extent, to the education and values inculcated in them by this school.
The idea of forming such an association took shape in a meeting attended by seven old students of 1973 and 1974 batch, namely Sh Anil Sharma,Sh Hemant Kapoor, ShTarachand Patyal,Dr Kanwarjeet Malhotra,Sh Hukam Chand,Sh Harish Verma and Sh Gajindera Behl on 2nd July 2006.AII those present chose Sh Anil Sharma as a co-ordinater.He was later formally elected the president of the association on 1st Oct. 2006.Sh Tara Chand Patyal was elected secretary along with other office bearers.
It was decided that 1st Oct. of every year henceforth be observed as 'Founder Day'
The annual function would also be held in the month of October every year on the Sunday following Second Saturday of this month. A decision was taken to honour some of the oldest students of this school in this function.
The first annual function of the OSA was held on 14th Oct 2007 and second on 12th Oct.2008. However due to certain unavoidable circumstances, the third function could only be organized on 13th Dec 2009.The girls of 1948 batch and teachers of pre-independence days were also honoured on this occasion.
Starting with 50 founder members that helped to strengthen the organization, at present the association has 350 members. There are 55 life members with a contribution of Rs.1000/-each,and the rest are annual members with annual subscription of Rs 100/each.
The alumni of an institution can play a crucial role in maintaining the glory of their Alma mater, especially when government schools are not a favourite with parents these days for the education of their children. The OSA can help maintain contacts with the esteemed alumni for their valuable contribution to keep the past glory of the school intact.
The OSA of Govt Bijai Sen.Sec.School has formulated its contribution for a smooth functioning of the organization with its emphasis on preserving the heritage of the school as one of the symbols of erstwhile Mandi State and making it a model school for the coming generations.
We, the members of the OSA appeal to the alumni of this school in different parts of
india, to share their time, expertise and contacts with us for the welfare of this institution. Our success in this respect could engender a strong sense of community and enduring-relationships.
Their suggestions for improvement would be valued greatly.
Santosh Kumar
Secretary,OSA
