Six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, the Sanawarian's day begins at 6 a.m. with chota hazri and PT - either a cross-country run or mass exercises. Then it's back to the dormitories. A quick change, House inspection and up to the Birdwood School for the first of two classes before breakfast at 9 O'clock. By now ravenous children and staff alike thankfully tuck into a bowl of hot cereal and a cooked dish.

After breakfast the School congregates in Chapel on Monday and Thursday, otherwise it's back to work in the classroom. The morning break at 11.30 provides a drink and a snack, otherwise it's working through to lunch at 1.10 p.m., the main meal and major school social event of the day.

From morning break onwards; the timetable includes games and hobbies alongside academic classes. This allows a varied day and makes best use of the time and other resources available. In all, pupils work through eleven classes each day.

On some days, after tea at 4.15, there may be some 'free' time for an hour or so when pupils can visit the tuck shop. However, pupils often use this slot for additional items such as practicing for the house show, extra classes, a meeting with a Housemaster or Tutor, following up some other interest such as a 1st X1 team practice, or simply having a bath! Certainly, as the day progresses, the atmosphere becomes more relaxed as the focus turns from core activities to a more individual focus.

At 6.00 p.m. all becomes serious once again, as all students 'fall in' for evening prep in the Birdwood School, an hour and 20 minutes of concentrated, self disciplined study. At 7.40p.m., even the most enthusiastic student is relieved to hear the bell that sounds 'time for dinner'. After dinner, returning to the dorms, chatting, the day is re-lived and shared with friends. There is a further study hour in the dorms before the 'final bugle calls' all to rest.

On Sundays, students are free to plan their own time having enjoyed the luxury of an extra hour in bed and a relaxed breakfast. Some will be occupied competing in school sports teams, practicing informally or just sitting as spectators. Some will arrange to take a walk out to the nearest village or to Kasauli for 'treats' - 'Bunsams' are the favourite, and some will spend a pleasant day with visiting relatives. Most will relax, allowing their own interest to determine their activity. The dormitories are busy with music and laughter, whilst, if you look carefully, you will find small groups of two or three students talking amongst themselves in a quiet corner of the grounds.

A busy life indeed !