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School Motto
योग: कर्मसु कौशलम
“ Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam ”
Bhagawat Geeta Chapter 2 Verse 50
“ Yoga is skill in action ”

Vision & Mission
VISION
To be an excellent school of learning, instilling high moral and ethical values in our students, so that they become creative, productive and responsible citizens in a global society

MISSION
♣ To provide each student a holistic education in a safe and supportive environment.
♣ To promote self discipline, accountability, respect for others and excellence in learning.
♣ To enable our students to become independent and self sufficient adults who will contribute to the society.

♦ EDUCATE
♦ EMPHASIZE
♦ EMPOWER

THE SCHOOL

Vana Vani situated in the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, was founded on 8th July 1963 as a primary school with 52 pupils. Today it has grown and developed into a fullfledged Matriculation Higher Secondary School with above 1000 boys and girls on the rolls.

The school is run by the IIT Madras Educational Trust and is managed by a Committee comprising of the Chairman, the Secretary - cum - Treasurer, the Principal, an Educationist of repute and parent representatives.

“The school is operated by a Trust, namely, the IIT Madras Educational Trust consisting of the following Trustees - Director (IITM) as Managing Trustee, Registrar (IITM) as Secretary, Dean (Academic Courses) and Dean (Administration) as members. The Trust is a non-profit organisation registered under the Registrar of Societies, Tamil Nadu. For directing the school operations, the Trust appoints a Managing Committee (MC), members of which are appointed for a three-year period. The present MC appointees are Prof. A Gopala Krishna (Chairman), Smt. M. Sindhu (Secretary-Cum-Treasurer), Mrs. Princy Tom (Principal Incharge), Smt. Revathy Parameswaran (External Member), Dr. Sivakumar P (Member, Parent representative from Group A Faculty), Shri K Vijayakumar (Member, Parent representative from Group B employees), Smt P Ranjani (Member, Parent representative from Group C employees), Mrs. P. Devi (Member, Parent representative), and Shri Narayanaperumal K (Member, Engineering Unit of IITM). All the members of the MC(except principal) are honorary - no remuneration or monetary benefits are attached to these positions.

The entire expenditure for the school’s operation including staff salaries and operational costs is met through the school’s internal revenue generation (through school fees & donations). IIT Madras does not provide any financial grant to the school.”

THE CURRICULUM

The school prepares its students for the Tamilnadu Board Examination at the end of std. X and std. XII

The school is co-educational with English as the medium of instruction for all classes. Tamil is the first language and is compulsory for all classes.

58

Teachers

12

Staff

13

Housekeeping Staff

3

Security Staff

656

Boys

548

Girls

1204

Total no. of Students

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    SCHOOL ADMISSION - PROCEDURE
    Course Offered at Higher Secondary level (Std. XI & Std. XII)
    Part I : One of the following languages : TAMIL / SANSKRIT / FRENCH
    Part II : English (Compulsory for all)
    Part III : Any one of the following Groups
     
    		Group 1
    :
    		 Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
     
    		Group 2
    :
    		 Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
     
    		Group 3
    :
    		 Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Business Maths & Statistics
     
    		Group 4
    :
    		 Accountancy, Commerce, Economics & Computer Application
     
     
    		  
     
    		  
    Apart from the facilities offered for all the sports and games included in the curriculum, there are special facilities provided for training after school hours. Extracurricular activities include Public Speaking, General Knowledge, Literary Activities, Dramatics and Music. Provision is made for the cultivation of other hobbies as well.
    SCHOOL UNIFORM
    Boys Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sports Day
    I – VII Half - sleeved white shirt and steel grey shorts,(Bantex - Tc46) school belt, Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed- Model No. 139-6449) & white socks
    		 Std I to III Boys – House Uniform- Collared T-shirt with shorts, Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks. Std IV - VIII Boys – House Uniform – Track pants & Collared T-shirt, Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    VIII – XII Half - sleeved white shirt and steel grey pant (Bantex - Tc46) & school belt. For Std. VIII Boys - Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed- Model No. 139-6449) & white socks. For Std. IX – XII Boys - Black shoes with lace ( BATA speed Model No. -339-1949) & white socks.

    		Std. VI to XII - House uniform – Track pants and shirts. Std. VI – VIII - Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks. For Std. IX – XII Boys - Black shoes with lace ( BATA speed Model No. -339-1949) & white socks.
    Girls Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sports Day
    I – III Half - sleeved, collared white shirt and olive green pinafore.. Black hair band or ribbons. Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    		Std. I to III – House Uniform T- shirt with Shorts. Black hair band or ribbons. Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    IV – VII Half - sleeved, collared white shirt and olive green pinafore.. Black hair band or ribbons. (Girls of Std. VI & VII need to wear school belt) Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    		Std. IV to V Girls –House Uniform - collared T- shirt with Track pants. Black hair band or ribbons. Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    VIII – XII White salwar, olive-green kurtha and white overcoat. Black hair band or ribbons. Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    		Std. VI to XII House uniform – Track pants and House shirts. Black hair band or Black ribbons. Black shoes with Velcro ( BATA speed - Model No. 139-6449) & white socks.
    SCHOOL FACILITIES

    The school is spread over an area of about 7 acres of land in the I.I.T Campus which was originally a deer park and is one of the greenest campuses in the city. The school houses four different sections the Primary, Middle school, High and Higher secondary school.

    Office Room
    A fully well equipped school office / Principal’s room keeps the school administration going smoothly.
    OFFICE1
    OFFICE2

    Primary Section
    The new primary block which is one of the prized possessions of vana vani was inaugurated in 2012. The design of this block meets the international standards set aside for schools. Wide corridors, spacious classrooms with comfortable furniture suitable for children are few of the facilities available in this block. They also have a large library filled with books to quench the thirst of knowledge of the little ones. A music room, an art room, a computer lab and math lab to meet the various extra curricular activities set by the school is also available. The building also has an auditorium which can accommodate more than 200 people. The primary block is one of the best green buildings in the school.
    PRIMARY PRIMARY
    PRIMARY PRIMARY

    Middle, High and Higher Secondary Section

    Library
    The school was a well equipped library with a wide variety of books to cater to the needs and taste of children and adults alike. This is one of the main resources centre for the faculty and students. A well stocked library with over 10,000 volumes mainly comprising of textbooks, reference books, fiction, audio-visual material like CD’s & VCD’s.
    LIBRARY LIBRARY
    The library also has periodicals and subscribes to nearly 12 periodicals including 02 national daily newspapers. The total worth of the books in the library is estimated to be nearly 10 lacs. The seating capacity of the library is 50.

    Laboratory
    Well designed and spacious science labs, which any school can be proud of is equipped to meet the curriculum requirements of various classes. The physics, chemistry, biology and computer science labs can accommodate fifty students at a time, where each child is free to handle the equipments individually. The state-of-art-computer labs have forty systems with broadband internet connection on most of them for easy access to educational website. The school offers computer education for students from Standard III to XII. The computer lab also has an LCD projector.
    LAB LAB
    LABLAB LAB

    Physical Education
    The school recognizes this as an integrated part of the education system and provides ample space, exposure and encouragement to students to pursue the game of his/her choice. The school boasts of a fire foot ball ground, one of the best basket ball court and also has net facilities for aspiring cricket players. The physical education room stocks an assortment of equipment required for various games.
    LAB LAB

    Counseling
    The school has a qualified academic and behavioral pediatrician Dr. Yamuna. Counselor who holds counseling sessions for required children and with the help of teachers makes the personality profile of students referred to her and shares and discusses it with the parents.
    Dr. Yamuna is available for meeting and consultation at our school on tuesdays and wednesdays between 8.45 and 10.00 a.m. Consultation can be arranged only by prior appointment. For appointment contact school office.
    LAB

    Online Report Card
    The online report card was introduced in the academic year (2013 - 2014). Parents can view their wards performance online. A printed copy of the marks scored by the child is also available for record.
    LAB LAB
     
    SCHOOL PRAYER

    Direct O God / Our actions / and further them / by Thy gracious help / so that / every prayer / word and work of ours / may always / begin from Thee / and through Thee / be like-wise ended. God bless our parents / our brothers ans sisters / our teachers / our school / and reward our efforts / with good success.

    EVENING PRAYER

    O God / the source of all knowledge / grant that / we may remember / what we have learnt. / We offer you / our works and endeavors / and failures and successes. / Forgive our shortcomings / and give us the courage / to follow / always the path of truth

    SCHOOL WORKING HOURS

    Std I to V - 8.35 am to 3.15 pm / Std VI to IX - 8.35 am to 3.30 pm / Std X to XII - 8.35 am to 4.00 pm
    Note :-
    ♦ Any announcements made by the government / management regarding post covid precautionary measures, will be implemented.
    ♦ Special classes / Remedial classes may be conducted for std. X, XI & XII students during morning hours from 8.00 am - 8.35 am and for std. X during the evening hours from 3.15 pm - 4.00 pm.
    ♦ classes I to III do not work on Saturdays unless required.
    ♦ Special classes / Remedial classes for Std. I to IX, if required will be conducted and parents will be intimated through SMS.

    SCHOOL SONG

    VanaVani Madhuvan
    Sakal jagat se nyara hai
    Vidya ka aagar hamara.
    Gyan yahan par ham sab pate,
    Taruvar Kee chhaya main rahakar,
    Sach ke Path Par hame le jata,
    Sarva Sufal. Sumangalam
    Mehanat se Jeena Sikhalata,
    Satya Vachan, Sukarmalam.
    Lakshya hame bhi yahi sikhalata,
    Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam.

    MEMBERS OF MANAGING COMMITTEE


      The following Managing Committee has been constituted for Vana vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

    S.NO NAME POSITION
    1 Prof. A Gopala Krishna
    Dept. of Biotechnology, IIT Madras.    		 Chairman
    Managing Committee
    2 Mrs. Princy Tom
    		Principal Incharge
    Managing Committee
    3 Ms.Revathy Parameswaran Member
    (Educationist of Repute)
    4 Dr. Sivakumar P
    Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.
    		 Member
    (Group A Staff Member)
    5 Shri K Vijayakumar
    Senior Assistant
    Dept. of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.    		 Member
    (Group B Staff Member)
    6 Smt P Ranjani
    Senior Technician
    Dept. of CH, IIT Madras.    		 Member
    (Group C Staff Member)
    7 Shri. Narayanaperumal K
    Assistant Executive Engineers (CE), IIT Madras.     		Member
    (Representative of the Engineering Unit)​
    8 Mrs. P. Devi
    (Parent of VVMHSS Student)    		 Member
    (Outsider)
    9 Smt. M. Sindhu
    Assistant Registrar, Finance & Accounts, IIT Madras.    		 Secretary – Cum – Treasurer
    Managing Committee

    SCHOOL STAFF


    PRINCIPAL INCHARGE: MRS. PRINCY TOM, M.Sc., M.Ed.


    VICE-PRINCIPAL INCHARGE: R. AKILANDESWARI, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA.,
    SECTION HEADS

    S.NO NAME
    1   MRS. V. SASIKALA, M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., M.B.A., L.L.B., (HIGH & HR. SEC. SECTION)
    2   DR. (MRS.) REJI MONSON, M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
    3   MRS. J. S. VIJAYALAKSHMI, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A., Montessori & K.G. Trained. (PRIMARY SCHOOL)



    TEACHING STAFF
    S.NO NAME
    1   MRS. S. METILDA, M.Com., B.Ed., M.A.
    2   MRS. DEEPA FREDRICK, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDEdL
    3   MRS. K. M. INDU, M.A., B.Ed.
    4   MRS. R. SATHYA, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.
    5   MRS. M. VIJAYA ABHIRAMI, B.Sc., M.C.A., B.Ed.
    6   MRS. M. GEETHA, M.A., B.Ed.
    7   MRS. NIRMALA P, M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., M.B.A.
    8   MRS. BRINDHA SREEDHAR, M.A., B.Ed.
    9   MR. B. SASIKUMAR, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., D.Co.op
    10   MS. S. LALLI, B.Sc., B.Ed.
    11   MRS. M. N. LAILA BANU, B.A., B.Ed., Montessori & K.G.Trained.
    12   DR. B. VARADHARAJAN, M.A. (English)., M.A. (Hindi), M.Phil., PGDT., MLIS, Siksha Visharad (B.Ed. in Hindi), Ph.D.
    13   MRS. V. INDUMATHI, M.Sc., B.Ed. Montessori Trained.
    14   MRS. C. UMA, B.A., B.Ed., Montessori & K.G.Trained.
    15   MRS. GITANJALI ELANGOVAN, M.Sc., B.Ed.
    16   MRS. M. ANURADHA, B.Sc., B.Ed.
    17   MRS. S. PRABHA, B.Sc., B.Ed., PGDND., Montessori & K.G. Trained
    18   MRS. A. PADMAVATHI, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.
    19   MRS. G. MOHANAMBAL, B.Sc., M.Ed.
    20   MRS. KUMUD MISHRA, M.A., B.Ed.
    21   MRS. N. M. LATHA, M.A., B.Ed.
    22   MRS. A. TAMIZHARASI, M.A., B.Ed.
    23   MRS. K. MALA, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.
    24   MRS. S. SUJATHA, B.Com., B.Ed., Montessori & K.G. Trained, DECE
    25   MRS. VISHNUPRIYA K, B.Sc., B.Ed., D.T.M (Montessori & K.G. Trained)., DECE
    26   MRS. D LAKSHMI, M.A., B.Ed., D.C.A.
    27   MRS. N. JAYANTHI, M.A., B.Ed.
    28   MRS. D. UMA MAHESWARI, M.Sc., B.Ed.
    29   MRS. P. MANJULA, M.Com., B.Ed., M.Phil., Montessori Trained, DECE.
    30   MRS. R. VANITHA BAGYALAKSHMI, B.Sc., M.A., B.Ed.
    31   MRS. P. SUDHA, M.C.A., B.Ed.
    32   MRS. G. PRASANNA M.A., B.Ed., PGDELT., Montessori Trained & K.G. Trained
    33   MRS. N. SRILATHA M.Sc., M.A(Tamil)., M.A(Education)., B.Ed.
    34   MRS. C. SANTHI, M.A., B.Ed. D.G.T
    35   MRS. K. V. JAGADEESWARI, M.A., M.Phil(sanskrit).(Part Time)
    36   MRS. C. JENIBHA, M.Sc., B.Ed.
    37   MRS. V. NIVITHAA SHRI, M.A., (English Literature), B.Ed., (Special Education - Visual Impairment)
    38   MRS. A. LAKSHMI PRIYA, MBA., B1 (French)(Part Time)
    39   MRS. M. LIBIYA ROSLIN, B.Sc., B.Ed.
    40   MRS. N. MEENAKSHI, M.Sc., B.Ed,
    41   MRS. SOWMIYA, B.Tech.
    42   MRS. VAISHNAVI,
    43   MRS. M VENNILA
    44   MRS. R LAKSHMI
    45   MRS. S. PREMALATHA
    46   MRS. R. SUGUNTHA DEVI
    PHYSICAL EDUCATION
    1   MRS. S. SASIREKHA, B.P.E., M.P.Ed., M.Phil., PG Diploma in Yoga
    2   MR. K. SAMPATH KUMAR, B.A., B.P.Ed.,
    3   MRS. S. VASANTHI, B.Sc., M.P.Ed., M.Phil, PG Diploma in Yoga
    4  MRS. M. DANIAL PONMUGHIL
    LIBRARY
    1   MRS. PARAKATH SULIKAMAL, M.A., M.L.I.S
    ARTS
    1   MRS. S. BHUVANESWARI, Diploma in Fine Arts, (DFA) Kalakshetra
    MUSIC
    1   MRS. M. RAMYA, Dip. in Vocal, DMT (Dip. in Music Teaching).
    ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
    1   MRS. R. PARVATHY, B.Com.
    2   MRS. M. LATHA, B.Com.
    3   MRS. V. LATHA, B.Com.
    4   MRS. J. S. GAYATHRI, B.B.A.
    5   MR. A. JEEVA, M.C.A.
    NON-TEACHING STAFF
    1   MR. K. NARAYANAN
    2   MR. K. VINOTH KUMAR, B.A., D.C.A.
    3   MRS. A. GAJALAKSHMI M.Com., Montessori & K.G Trained (Diploma)
    4   MR. C. GNANASEKARAN B.Com., D.T.Ed.
    5   MR. S. SURESH CHANDRAMOHAN, B.Com., D.C.A.
    6   MR. G. SANTHANA KRISHNAN
    6   MR. Mohan Raj
     

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