About School
The Alagappa Schools had its inception in Mct.M. Preparatory school in 1954. Declared open by the then Governor of Madras Shri S. Prakasa, the school was nurtured by the Asoka Trust under the aegis of Padma Bhushan Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar. In 1982 it was upgraded into a high school and in 1989 into a Higher Secondary school through the initiative of Dr. Mrs. Umayal Ramanathan, the distinguished daughter of Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar. Our Trustee Rm. Vairavan, is keen on and taking all efforts to make the institution a land mark in Chennai.
Situated in the heart of the city over sprawling acres the Alagappa Schools has grown over the years into a full-fledged co-educational institution appropriately catering to the aspirations of the public to provide a sound education to their wards. The infrastructure is second to none and continuously updated. Our spacious and airy class rooms and well-equipped labs testify to our desire to provide the best for our children.
The huge playground and excellent coaching in sports is an added attraction. We have an excellent computer science lab with the latest state of art technology. The Alagappa Institute of Information Technology has 45 systems and 24 hours DSL internet cable connections. We also have the Alagappa University study center in our premises for the undergraduate, post graduate and several diploma courses. A new and attractive addition is the Umayal Play School and Day Care Center which will be a treat for the tiny tots. At their access will be wonderfully creative toys and innovative and interactive play way methods of learning..
About our Achievements
Better your best is our motto and in keeping with this we have been consistently securing centum results with several distinctions in the public exams for the X and XII. We firmly believe that every child is special in its own way and every encouragement/individual aid is taken to mould it into worthy citizens that the country will be proud of. Apart from academic excellence, we strive for the all round development of the child in the cultural, social and sports field too. We have organized several clubs-notably the Junior Red Cross, Seva Sangam, Scouts and Guides and Road Safety Patrol to instill a sense of social service and civic sense in the child. Two new clubs were inaugurated this academic year, the Philately club and the Interact Club under the auspices of the Rotary Club and the Rotarian Shri M.S.Guhan, MS.Archana and Dr. Kandhaiya attended the inaugural meeting. The literary organization has several credits to its claim-A regular Newsletter-Matter that Matters- is brought out every quarterly. Our write outs have been printed in the Vibes issue of the Indian Express apart from the local "Purasi News". In sports our players are regular winners in the Kho-Kho and kabadi tournaments at the zonal level. We have had state level representation in shot put event. Regular summer courses in computers and sports are conducted in the school premises. We are proud to say that our students are occupying key posts in established concerns and serving humanity world-wide.
About our Challenges
As we enter our Golden Jubilee Year, we look forward to scaling greater heights and finding new scope and dimensions in our voyage towards a meaningful and satisfying world. Success is not our ultimate destination but a milestone on the way of life. Therefore we march confidently and with perseverance.
Why are we so special?
* We have prioritized Spoken and Written English for all our students.
* A new Science Laboratory has been set up to demonstrate the importance of science and technology to our students.
* A state of the art computer center has been dedicated for the Prep School students. Here opportunities are provided to enable children to benefit through use of interactive educational CDs.
* The library offers a wide selection of books.
* Extra coaching classes are provided for slow learners
* A quarterly newsletter is published, giving children an opportunity to publish their creative works.
* We organize short field trips for the children.
* We offer opportunities to take part in inter school competitions.
* We offer R.S.P, First Aid, Scout and Guides, Rotary Interact, JRC (Junior Red Cross), Yoga, Music classes, and Needle work classes,.
* We conduct Handwriting improvement classes
Clubs & Association
Various competitions like Oratory, Recitation, Essay, Quiz, Drawing, Dance, Drama, Music, Mono acting, Ad zap, Handwriting, Poetry Writing and Fancy dress are conducted and prizes are awarded to the winners at the end of the year. Literary Association is formed by the students of the schools and monthly meetings are held.
Students are encouraged to actively participate in social and community clubs like Rotary Interact Club, Road Safety Patrol, Scouts and Guides, NSS and JRC. To recognize the talent of students, several endowment prizes are awarded.
Scouts & Guides
NSS Camp
The NSS unit of Alagappa Schools visited the Besant Scouts Camping Centre, Adayar for a week long camp last week. Their activities included pitching tents, cleaning the pond of wild bushes, clearing the space rounding banyan tree, planting fresh saplings, removal of thermacol blocks from the Adyar River and cleansing Elliots beach of plastics and non bio-degradable waste. They also organised play activities and conducted competitions for a battalion of 120 cubs and bulbuls, who visited the camp.
On the final day, the valedictory function was graced by the chief guest Mr.Siva Tamilmani, Inspector of Matriculation Schools and Mr. N. Sabapathy D.L.O. (centre). They spoke enthusiastically about the role of the NSS and the lessons of team spirit, service before self, leadership qualities, time management etc., which could be acquired through attending such camps. It was a memorable and enriching experience for the children
RSP
RSP was started in the year 1992 in our school. Students are actively participating every year. Alagappa students were appreciated by the police department for their active participation on the road in Traffic Control. Every year 2 students are selected by the police traffic wardens for the Republic Day Parade. Our school RSP was appreciated by the commissioner of Police Mr.Vijayakumar. Mrs.M.S.Geethalakshmi was felicitated by Mr.Vijayakumar for training 450 students. Munir Hoda, the Home Secretary appreciated our school RSP activities. At the function held by St. John Ambulance Association Mrs.M. S.Geethalakshmi along with ten R.S.P. students received the award for the school from the Commissioner of the transport Mr.Machendranath on 2.2.09 at WUS centre for making involvement in RSP duty by their school students and doing excellent service to Humanity.
Yoga
About Yoga
JRC
JRC meetings were held on Saturdays.
JRC kit was provided for the members of JRC club
Students of JRC were given basic information about the club and activities of the club.
Students participated in the republic day March Past parade.
Rotary Interact
The Rotary club was inaugurated on the 22nd of August 2008. The Chief guest of the day was Mr. Ahluwalia, District Youth Service Director. Mr. Venkat Rao, the Co-ordinator was also present. The President and other members were given their respective Portfolios. Mr. Ahluwalia and Mr. Venkat Rao also took part in the Tree planting ceremony.
Sports
The students are divided into 4 teams (houses) namely Alagappa, Bharathi, Gandhi and Nehru to develop a total personality, team work and leadership qualities. The School conducts inter-house sports competitions and the rolling shield is awarded at the end of the year to the best house.
Regular games are held from 3.10 to 4.00 p.m. on days specified for each class from standard VI upwards under the supervision of qualified physical training instructors. Attendance is compulsory. All track and field events are also encouraged and will culminate in the annual Sports day event.
Medical Check-up
The school conducts a medical inspection. Follow up action is expected of the parents immediately on receipt of the doctor's advice or comments, which are sent to them.
Literary
Literary Association - Learning in youth is engraved in stone
The Literary Association was inaugurated by Dr.Robson, Trustee, Asoka Charitable Trust on the 21st of July 2008.
Our school students took part in Mask making, Junk arts, Mehandi, Face painting, Floral carpet competitions conducted by Terapanth Jain Vidhyalaya. The face painting competition clinched the first place. Mary Preethi of XI.A won the first place.
The Mehandi work of Nafia of XII C won the second place. The other competitions received the participation certificate.
Fayaz of XII C won the third prize in the biggest appetite competition conducted at CSI Ewarts School.
Deepika of IX B won the third prize in the Hand Work competition conducted at Kerala Vidhyalaya Samaj
L.Venkat Kumar of XI B secured the 10th rank in the Time scholarship exam.
The RSP (Road Safety Patrol) cadets, this year 2008-09 participated enthusiastically, under the guidance of Mrs.M.S.Geethalakshmi has completed 8 campaigns. The campaign targeted against drugs and to avoid cell phones while driving. The RSP also participated in a rally for safety of pedestrians at Dasaprakash. Prizes were also won by them in various competitions held.
Students of std III to V participated in a colouful programme, "Environmental Awareness" organised by the POGO channel.
34 Students participated in the Spartan Spelling Bee competition. 12 Students have qualified for the Zonal level. The HDFC bank, Kelleys awarded prizes to the winners from Kinder garten to Std III for a drawing competition held by them.
A cash prize of Rs.400 was awarded to R.Janavi of std III and a consolation prize to P.K.Adharshini U.K.G. in an Inter-School Music competition organised by Kalki Montbord School, Perambur.
S. Raghul of std IX participated in Devaram competition (open to all - interage) in both recitation and singing competitions. He got First prize in singing and Second prize in recitation. He was awarded by a cash prize of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 respectively.
Achivements
JANUARY-2011• The Coastguard conducted a painting competition on Saturday 8th January 2011. 19 students of Alagappa schools participated. They were accompanied by 2 teachers Mrs. Rajeshwari Mohanbabu and Mrs.Nidhi Baiju. Out of 230 participants Akshaya of IX A received the consolation prize.
• B.Chandralekha of IX C won the third prize in vegetable carving competition conducted by M.C.C. Hr. Sec. School.
• Aruna &, V.M.Kithlekha of XI A and Sai Teja & Manohar of XI B participated in ‘Life Saving, Your Rescue’ an Inter School Event conducted by Shankara Vidyashram, Interact Club.
• Skit, Instrumental Music and Singing Competitions were conducted on 22nd Jan, 2011 for classes VI-IX & XI. The topic given for Skit was “Encouraging social and religious tolerance”.
• J.Surya Kanthan of XI C participated in the ‘Kofukan’s 1 0th All India Karate Championship’ held at NESCO Indoor Hall DAE Township, Kalpakkam and was placed first.
• Nine students from Standard XII participated in ‘Maths Olympiad Aspirant Test’ conducted in the MCC School
• 6 students from VII, VIII & X qualified for the State Level Spartan Spelling Bee Competition.
• The 62nd Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January 2011. A Tamil Skit was staged, students of IX and XII spoke on the importance of the Republic Day Celebrations.
Links
1.Alagappa Institute of Technology (AIT)
2.Alagappa Academy of performing Arts (APAA)
3.Alagappa Foundations Inc
4.Dr. Umayal Ramanathan college for women
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Purasawalkam,
Chennai - 600 084
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