Public schools, though a microscopic minority in India, have played a vital role  for the cause of nation building. The aim of public schools is overall personality  development besides academic excellence, physical fitness and inculcation of some basic values. A public school basically is a residential school having certain infrastructure to realise optimum potential of young minds. These schools offer a vast array of  opportunities to channelise their energies into constructive purposes. A public school product is not a mere bookworm but a real life wizard who applies his knowledge in practical situations. He is flexible to adapt himself to the changed circumstances,  bounces back with a renewed zeal after each failure and continues striving hard till the dream is realised.  Public schools prepare youngsters to face life in totality. They develop tolerance, comradeship, a sense of team spirit and co-existence which are so relevant today. They are humble in victory and graceful in defeat. The bonds of friendship forged here become  pillars of strength in later life. They get on with all sorts of people, win their confidence and lead them in various spheres. As the country is passing through a critical juncture, we need youth who are physically fit, mentally robust and socially acceptable. Sainik Schools ensure  harmonious development of cadets’ physical, intellectual, emotional traits and aesthetic sensibilities to shape them as integrated personalities. These schools expose the cadets to a variety of adventurous activities to imbibe in them dynamic traits like courage, confidence,  stamina and tenacity. They inculcate personal qualities like self-discipline, secular outlook, dignity of labour and integrity. The curriculum of Sainik School Kapurthala enables the cadets to explore their  potential and realise it to the fullest. The galaxy of alumni who have earned accolades in various fields for their rare achievements stand testimony to the laudable  training being imparted in the institution. The successful participation of the entire  band contingent in RDC-2003,2004 and 2005 and prestigious national award to Mr. G.S Dhaliwal, PGT (English)  and senior master of the school for his outstanding performance and contribution in the field of education have scripted a new chapter in the chequered history of the school.