Vanavani Matriculation Higher Secondary School
VanaVani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, situated in the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India[1] was founded on 8 July 1963 as a primary school with 52 pupils. Today it has grown and developed into a full-fledged Matriculation Higher Secondary School with over 2,200 students.
Location
Located in what was originally a deer park of about 700 acres (2.8 km2).IIT is one of the greenest campuses in the city. The school is within easy reach by public transport from any part of the city. The institute offers transport service from the Main Gate and velachery Gate to the school for students residing outside the campus.
Administration
The school is run by the IIT Madras Educational Trust [2] and is managed by a Committee composed of the Chairman, Prof. S. P. Dhanavel, the Secretary-cum-Treasurer, Mr. Raman Kumar, the Principal, Mr. M. Sathish Kumar, an Educationist of Repute Smt. Vijayalakshmi Srivatsan and parent representatives.
On account of the close links the school has with IIT, the students of the school have several opportunities of participating in many of the social, cultural and scientific activities taking place in the campus.
Academics
The school prepares its students for the Tamil Nadu Matriculation Examination at the end of Standard X. However at XI and XII there is also a choice Tamil / French / Sanskrit. It also has a primary school & LKG & UKG.
The school has been part of science and environmental educational programs sponsored by Sun Microsystems and Marriott Hotels and now the school has been rated as number 5 in the city.[3][4]
Van Celebrations
In the past three decades, the Van celebrations have blossomed into a magnificent spectacle, with participation increasing with each passing year. These festivities encompass a rich tapestry of cultural activities, such as Vanfest, Vankids, Vanquest, Van Samkhya, and Vancom, aimed at unveiling the hidden talents of our young and spirited students. This year, the addition of Vanmun and Vankrida has infused even more vibrancy into the celebrations.
Notable alumni
- Sundar Pichai
- Venky Harinarayan
- Vignesh Shivan
References
- ^ "Results of ENVIS quiz". Dept. of Environment, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ^ "Schools in IIT Madras". IIT Madras. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ^ "Science lessons for classes 6-8". The Hindu. 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 16 September 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ^ "Catching them young". The Indian Express. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
External links
- Official website
- Vanavani Alumni Association website
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National Importance
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- Annamalai University
- Bharathiar University
- Bharathidasan University
- Madurai Kamaraj University
- Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
- Mother Teresa Women's University
- Periyar University
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
- Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
- Tamil Nadu National Law University
- Tamil Nadu Open University
- Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
- Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
- Tamil University
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Thiruvalluvar University
- University of Madras
- AMET University
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
- B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Chennai Mathematical Institute
- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
- Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
- Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
- Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
- Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education
- Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology
- Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
- Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences
- Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
- Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology
- Vellore Institute of Technology
- Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
- Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation
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