Daily Routine, Dormitory & Mess
VIDYA NIKETAN SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE, PANCHGANI
School Boarding Life
Boarding Life
- As one of the best boarding schools in Panchgani, Vidya Niketan offers a unique blend of academic rigour and holistic development through a diverse range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
- From sports to community service, our programs cater to various interests and passions, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Whether formal or informal, these activities provide students with opportunities for personal growth and skill enhancement.
- Being a part of a boarding school environment offers students a distinctive experience beyond academics.
- The daily routine and communal living instil invaluable life skills such as self-discipline and self-reliance from a young age.
- By navigating responsibilities and interactions within a supportive community, students learn independence and resilience, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities.
- A wide spectrum of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities ranging from sports to community service complements VN's programmes. These activities are both formal and informal in nature.
- A boarding school gives children a very special experience. The daily routine and the communal living they experience at their age helps them learn self-discipline and self-reliance.
School Dormitory
Dormitory
- At Vidya Niketan Residential School, we prioritise students' well-being and comfort, ensuring they feel home even away from home.
- Our dormitories are thoughtfully designed with cosy spaces for relaxation and socialisation.
- Each dormitory is supervised by caring House Parents who create a family-like atmosphere, offering guidance and support to students
- With modern amenities like Western-style toilets and bathrooms with hot water facilities, our dormitories provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally
- By navigating responsibilities and interactions within a supportive community, students learn independence and resilience, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities.
- A Residential Institution takes on a dual role of academic instructions and parenting. Students well-being and sense of comfort are top priorities at Vidya Niketan Residential School. The Dormitories are areas for relaxation and socialization.
- The design of the building is conducive to creating the ideal setting for harmonious living. Each dormitory is headed by a House Parent living within the dormitory premises. They are responsible for creating a family environment with loving supervision and guidance. The washroom block of the dormitories has western style toilets and bathrooms with hot water facilities.
- It's a place known as "A Home Away From Home".
School Mess
Mess
- At Vidya Niketan, our school mess is our community's heart, nourishing and fostering connections among students.
- Our state-of-the-art kitchen caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring meals are prepared under strict hygiene standards.
- From traditional Indian dishes to popular favourites, our menu offers a balanced diet to support students' well-being.
- The spacious dining hall is meticulously maintained, with separate sections for vegetarians and non-vegetarians to enjoy their meals comfortably.
- Each meal begins with a prayer, emphasising gratitude and mindfulness. With five meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, and bedtime milk with cookies, our offerings are carefully planned in consultation with nutritionists. We prioritise cleanliness to uphold the highest hygiene standards for our students' health and safety.
- A modern and spacious kitchen serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Meals are prepared under hygienic conditions with careful supervision. Every attention is paid to prove a balanced diet.
- The menu includes food starting from the ethnic Indian cuisine of rice, dal, roti and vegetables to typical favourites like chicken curry, biryani etc. Seasonal fruits, variety of salads, sweet dishes etc.
- The spacious dining hall is well laid and provides ample space for students to have their meals comfortably. Separate sections are maintained for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
- Discipline and decorum pervades the dining hall and students begin every meal with a prayer. Cleanliness is of supreme concern and strictly maintained to ensure contamination free environs and hygienic conditions.
Daily Routine
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| 5.30 am |
Wake-up time |
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| 6.00 am to 6.45 am |
Morning P.T. |
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| 6.45 am to 7.30 am |
Keep yourself fit and clean |
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| 7.30 am to 8.30 am |
Morning Prep |
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| 8.30 am to 8.50 am |
Breakfast |
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| 8.50 am to 9.10 am |
Prayer and Assembly |
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| 9.10 am to 12.20 pm |
Class sessions (short recess in between) |
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| 12.20 pm to 1.00 pm |
Lunch |
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| 1.30 pm to 3.55 pm |
Class sessions |
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| 4.05 pm to 4.30 pm |
Milk and snacks served |
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| 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm |
Sweat out time with sports |
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| 6.00 pm |
Return to dorms and change for dinner |
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| 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm |
Dinner |
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| 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm |
Night prep |
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| 9.30 pm |
Retire to bed (lights off) |
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