Velammal MHSS

At Velammal Matriculation, the whole academic year is divided into three terms.
In each term for classes LKG to class VII, each term is further divided into two small terms. In the first short term, mid term examination will be conducted. At the second part of the term, terminal examination will be conducted.

For classes IX to XII, the cumulative cycle tests will be conducted. In each week, two cycles tests will be conducted.
The curriculum design is made at the beginning of each year. To implement the system, dedicated staff members are teaching and fully involved in imparting the knowledge to the children.

To impart the curriculum, the school is classified as pre primary compartment, primary compartment, Middle compartment, High school compartment, Higher Secondary Compartment. For each compartment, a HM and two AHM’s are assigned. For each subject, apart from the Head of the Department, a subject caretaker is also there. For the effective functioning of the school, Principal along with a Senior Vice principal, VP administration, VP academic are working. To motive the team and to guide the entire school, Dean is also there. Chief Executive Officer is heading the entire school with the guidance of the dynamic chairman.

The academic experts in various disciplines decide the areas to be concentrated for a holistic learning to make the child to excel in physical, mental and spiritual development. Apart from the syllabus given by the Board, the subjects viz., value education, computer science, health education, environmental science, ariviyal tamil and the general knowledge are also included. After the careful designing, the subject experts will select the textbooks and the materials for the year.

For the main aspect of delivering the planned outcome, a new concept has been implemented. Foe every short term, two days are assigned for the planning and for the preparation. Under the guidance of the subject care takers and the HOD’s, the teachers will decide the portion to be covered for the term, the design of the blue print and the weightage. Also the teachers prepare the class notes and the question bank. The teachers also prepare the lesson in the power point presentation mode in the computer format and also get ready with the sheets of the overhead projection. The teachers will also get ready with the teaching aids viz., worksheet, static models, dynamic models, Charts, audio visual aids. The delivery done is more focused on experimental learning. For the content in every subject, a plan for the homework is also designed. More activities, projects and field trip based assignments will also designed.

To improve the communication in the language especially in English a separate system is devised consisting of reading, listening, reading, and creative writing. Marks are awarded and included in the progress card.
For the science subjects apart from the main laboratories, mini laboratories are also functioning.
Periodical checking will be done by the higher authority on class work, class work correction, home work, home work correction, slide show, activities conducted, slip tests, revision etc.

For the staff members, the experts conduct periodical programmes. Stephen a covey- by the Educational Initiatives conducted the 7 habits of effective people – motivational programme for all the heads and also for the Board examination handling staff members

For every month, Project day on every subject will be conducted.
The school has tied up with the Hindu paper and conduct programmes on ‘newspaper in education’ Periodically

To ensure the skill in English language, new word and news note books are introduced. On every day, the child is helped to learn a new unknown word by maintaining a new wordbook. The hard words in the subjects are put together and a ‘pocket word’ book is also supplied to our students. Every week, a mass dictation is also conducted. Achievers are awarded. To cultivate the habit of reading, in the ‘ reader of the month’ is selected. For every short term, the achievers in the academic and as well as in the communication skill are awarded with the prizes.

For the high and higher secondary classes, study skill programmes are conducted at the beginning of every academic year by the Blue Lotus.
To bridge the gap between the board examination and the various competitive entrance examinations, professors from the esteemed universities of various disciplines are taking the additional classes. For the slow learners, coaching class system is implemented of free of cost

This is the age of technology. Everyone and everything seems to have something to do with computers and communications. Computer based education is definitely the direction towards which the whole world is progressing. Our future generation is already showing signs of becoming totally computer and technology dependant. That's one of the key reasons why computers have become crucial to imparting education. Velammal housing 5 Computer Labs with 175 Computers aims at offering the student a near-live experience of what he or she is learning. We ensure for students to have an interesting, interactive and experiential mode of instruction that will make learning fun and easy.

This is the age of technology. Everyone and everything seems to have something to do with computers and communications. Computer based education is definitely the direction towards which the whole world is progressing. Our future generation is already showing signs of becoming totally computer and technology dependant. That's one of the key reasons why computers have become crucial to imparting education. Velammal housing 5 Computer Labs with 175 Computers aims at offering the student a near-live experience of what he or she is learning. We ensure for students to have an interesting, interactive and experiential mode of instruction that will make learning fun and easy.

 Student movement
Discipline makes its mark, irrespective of the kind of job. The student movement activities like

     RSP
     NCC
     JRC
     Scouts and Guides
     Dukes
     Cubs and Bulbuls
     Bunnies

train our students to work as a team in a disciplined manner to serve humanity Leadership, Patriotic, Civic, Self disciplined, Role models.

Learning experience
Every individual is blessed with certain inborn talents. Tapping them and nurturing them is an added responsibility of an educational Institution. At Velammal, we aim at holistic development of a child and hence we strive to cater a condusive atmosphere to enable our students talents flourish.
Our achievements : Inter school
Elocution - (English, Tamil, Hindi), Quiz, Collage, Skit, Drawing, Fancy Dress, Rangoli, Thirukural, Painting.

     Talent search test
     Clubs
     MTQ

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." For one to make constructive use of his free time, he has to be trained. Our extra - curricular activities cater to varied ability and interest of students. Professional trainers take upon themselves the responsibility of transforming our buds into beautiful blooms.

Activities offered

     Music - Vocal
     Music - Instrumental
     Classical dance
     Band

Providing sports facilities is some thing common to all institutions, but we are proud of exhibiting a vast expanse of well maintained courts and sports rooms. Velammal believes that a child is more receptive to lesson when they are physically active.

We have a team of talented physical instructors who are professionally trained. Strict monitoring and guidance is given to develop the following Sports activities

      Table - Tennis           Ball - Badminton      
      Cricket           Tennis
      Football           Kho - Kho
      Volleyball           Carrom
      Hockey           Chess
      Swimming           Silambam
      Karate            


An added attraction to the sports department is its access to the Wilma Rudolph Indoor stadium and Dr. Sivanthi Adithan Stadium situated in the Eng. College campus. Such professional training has led to many achievement:

District Level
      Volley Ball
      Foot Ball
      Basket Ball
      Hockey
      Table Tennis
      Atheletics

Zonal Level

Atheletics - Long Jump, Shot put, Discuss, 400 mt dash, 1500 mt dash, Javeline throw

House Activities

The total strength of the school on its roll from class LKG to XII std. are equally divided into four in the name of Marathas, Mauriyas, Mugalsand and Rajputs. All the competitions, club activities, sports and games are conducted to instill the sprit of healthy competitions among the four houses. This system of discipline will not only tap the talents in the young children but also create leadership qualities, commitment and teamwork.

Facilities

     Health and Hygiene " Care and concern' is our policy. Every activity of ours is
   
laced with this policy. Extra effort is taken to ensure that every student gets the best of this institution.
      Mineral Water plant Every child has an access to clean uncontaminated drinking
   
water.
   
   Sewage treatment Plant A hygienic atmosphere is maintained.
   
  Neat and hygienic toilet At regular intervals the toilets are cleaned and are   
maintained spic and span.
   
   Medical Care Immediate medical care is given by the Trust doctors at the Medical