Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School is one of the reputed schools in Chennai, well known for producing state rank holders in X and XII standard Board examinations, through its rigorous academic schedule. It was founded by Dr. K. Vasudevan who is the present Principal and Correspondent. The school has been recognised by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This school gives education right from Pre-Kinder Garten to XII standard.
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[edit] Affiliation
The school is affiliated to both the Matriculation Board of Tamil Nadu, and the State Board of Tamil Nadu. Matriculation Board syllabus is taught till X standard, and Tamil Nadu State Board syllabus is taught in XI and XII standard.
The XI standard Common Examination comes under the control of the Kancheepuram district Board of Education.
[edit] Branches
It was originally started in Nanganallur, and then a branch was opened in Madipakkam, both of which are well known suburbs in southern Chennai.
[edit] Nanganallur
The school at Nanganallur is the Head Office. It was started on June 12, 1978.
[edit] Madipakkam
The school which is at Madipakkam is located on either sides of Kannagi street in Madipakkam-Puzhuthivakkam. The branch in Madipakkam was first started in Nehru Street, Madipakkam, before it was shifted to its current location on Kannagi street. Although this is a branch, more number of students study in the school in Madipakkam than the one in Nanganallur.
[edit] Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
The management of the school organises a students exhibition called the Students Science, Arts and Crafts Exhibition once in 3 years. Hundreds of students of this school participate in this exhibition, some under the guidance of teachers and some without. This exhibition draws a huge footfall, running into a few thousands, both students and their parents from schools in and around, over the 2 to 3 days over which it is conducted.
Sports competitions are held once in a year, which includes athletics, cricket, volleyball, Badminton etc. The Annual Day is the major event that is conducted every year. On this day, prizes are given away to students who excel in academics, X and XII standard Board examinations and sports. Also, fancy dress competitions, drama, dance and music competitions are held on this day.
This school is managed by the Prince Shri Venkateshwara Educational Trust.
About 4000 students study in this school which employs about 250 teachers.
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