Our pupils of Std 9, Ms. Bhoomi Prasant Dudhwadkar, Diksha Umesh Dhadshi and Saylee Laxman Gurav participated in the Jungle Training Camp (Commando Training) organised by Army Ex. Superintendent Bharat Joshi (Camp Director) at Pune. Schools across Maharashtra participated in this 4 days training camp which aimed at developing interest of the youth in defence.
The participants were trained with commando techniques. They were trained in Air rifle shooting, Swimming, Army Drills etc. They were also taught various techniques to get to grips with Terrorist Attacks or any Emergencies.
Talks by various Army Majors were informative and inspiring, the participants had brainstorming interactions with the Army officials. They witnessed Live shooting by the cadets, latest technology Arms and ammunition, Modern Tanks. They also visited Cavalry Tank Museum, Ahmednagar, the only museum of its kind in Asia and houses about 50 exhibits of vintage armored fighting vehicles. They also experienced a Tank ride.
Our pupils not just participated in the camp but also walked away with various prize:
Diksha Umesh Ghadshi
Won 1st Prize in Riffle Shooting Competition.
Won 2nd Prize in Swimming Competition (Trained Swimmer Category).
Visited NDA Khadakwasla, Pune
Visited MICS at Ahmednagar
Bhoomi Prashant Dudhwadkar
Won 3rd Prize in Discipline in overall activities.
Participated in Riffle Shooting – INSAS Gun (Made in India)
Visited NDA Khadakwasla, Pune
Visited MICS at Ahmednagar
Saylee Laxman Gurav
Won 3rd Prize in Swimming Competition (Non-Swimmer Category).
Participated in Riffle Shooting – INSAS Gun (Made in India)
Visited NDA Khadakwasla, Pune
Visited MICS at Ahmednagar
This camp for sure has trained our little cadets to be self-disciplined, to face situations with courage and to be a leader.
