Q.What is a typical day like for a student at SBA?
Students follow a structured daily schedule combining academics, sports, extracurricular activities and peer interaction, supported by House staff, teachers, counsellors and administrators.
Q.How does SBA help new students settle into boarding life?
SBA operates a dedicated Fresher's Support System involving counsellors, House staff, teachers and administrators. Structured routines, sports and peer interaction help students adapt gradually to residential life.
Q.What is Freshers' Phone Call Day?
Freshers' Phone Call Day provides newly joined students with a scheduled opportunity to contact their families during the early settling-in period.
Q.What is the Fresher's Welcome Programme?
The Fresher's Welcome Programme is designed to formally welcome new students into the SBA community and help them build early connections with peers and the wider campus.
Q.How does SBA create a family-like environment?
Resident teachers, House staff and other campus adults provide consistent support to students. Many staff members have served at SBA for 16–20 years or longer, enabling students to build long-term relationships with familiar adults.
Q.How does SBA help students adjust from a highly protected home environment?
Students gradually develop independence, responsibility and discipline through structured routines, personal responsibilities and consistent mentorship.
Q.Who looks after students within the boarding houses?
Resident mentors and House staff provide day-to-day supervision and pastoral support, working closely with teachers, counsellors and the wider student-support team.