Situated in the serene and picturesque hills of Sundernagar with a bracing climate, Govt Sr. Sec. Model School, with the motto "LEARN, LEAD, ACHIEVE & SERVE," has always been on its untiring, perpetual march to touch the higher pinnacles of excellence and glory. The pioneer efforts of starting this institution were undertaken by Ms. S. Malik in 1967. A seed was sown, which soon germinated and sprouted in the shape of a mini institution housed in residential quarters. It was named a Junior Model School. Admission to the classes up to middle and higher standards started simultaneously in 1969. In the same year, the school was named a Senior Model School. In March 1971, the first batch of four students appeared in the Matriculation examination conducted by the Punjab School Education Board, and two students were placed on the merit list.
This sapling quickly grew into a fruit-laden tree. Very soon, the school was affiliated with the District and State Sports Wing. Children have been participating regularly in sports at all levels. Girl guides and scout activities were started with full zeal in 1973-74. Hundreds of students graduated to the level of President’s guides. Extracurricular activities, including indoor and outdoor sports, became a regular feature of every academic session.
Regarding the quality of education, the school became a premier institution in the area, imparting thought-provoking and unmatched education to the children. Its renowned name soon became widespread in neighboring states like Punjab and Haryana, where the students frequently competed in various fields.
Govt Senior Secondary Model School, Sundernagar, was affiliated with CBSE in the session 1979-80, and the first batch of class X appeared in the AISS Exam in 1980. The school was upgraded to the Senior Secondary Stage (XII) in 1986, and the first batch of class XII appeared in the AISSC Exam in 1988. Since then, there has been no looking back, and the strength grew to 800. Commerce Stream and Computer Education were introduced in 1995, adding another feather to its cap. Now, this institution is one of the best in India, and being part of this school is a matter of pride.
The institution has gone a long way, producing a long list of the brightest children hailing from the families of BBMB employees and surrounding areas. These students, who have joined prestigious institutes like IITs, AFMC, NDA, and NITs, have become reputed and renowned personalities and have been illuminating different parts of our country and abroad.
The main objective of the school is to develop students holistically, i.e., on intellectual, social, moral, and ethical fronts. To achieve this objective and foster the values of national and social service and make the students the saviors of nature, NCC and NSS wings have been introduced, which pulsate throughout the year. Our cadets have participated in state-level parades. In sports, our players have participated at the national level many times. The institute has ample space for 26 classrooms, a Physics Lab, a Chemistry Lab, a Biology Lab, two Computer Labs, and a huge playing ground. The institute imparts thought-provoking learning, hones the social and life skills of students, and widens their multifarious horizons to prepare them for a futuristic global society.
For the present ethos and being of the institute, unmatched leadership, hard work, perseverance, and the concerted efforts of the BBMB Administration, Principals, and teachers are responsible. May Providence bless, lead, and enlighten the institute to continue to thrive and grow to impart knowledge to the masses.