Carmel Higher Secondary School
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Carmel Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil was established in 1922 by the then Catholic Bishop of Quilon, Rt. Rev. Fr. Aloysious Benzigar as a middle school
. The school was first started as an English School. After the Catholic diocese of Kottar
was formed, the first bishop of Kottar Rt. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Pereira uplifted this school and brought to a status of high school
in 1936.
According to the regulations of the Directorate of School Education, the school was given permanent recognition as per the regulation No 1952/Z117 of 04-12-1934.
The school was managed by the Brothers of Charity
from England
from 1936 to 1946. From 1947 to 1950, Salesians of Don Bosco
managed the school. From 1950, the school came back to the hands of the Catholic diocese of Kottar. From June 1959, Jesuits from Madurai
province took the control and managed the school. This period was really the Golden Era in the history of Carmel Higher Secondary School. In the school reached the mile stone of, upgradation to Higher Secondary School status. Between June 1986 and June 1994, the school was again under the control of Salesians of Don Bosco. From July 1994, Jesuits from Madurai Province took control over the school.
The school is fondly called as "Carmel School" ("கார்மல் பள்ளி") by the public. The laurels obtained by this school illustrates the fame. The administration was handled by many congregations in various parts of the timeline. Currently, the school is administered by the Society of Jesus, Madurai Province.
Apart from merely coaching the students with curriculum, this school strongly believes in building good character through self discipline, facilitated by various activities and organizations like NCC, NSS, Scouts, Junior Red Cross, LASAC and many more. The department of sports of this school is still a nightmare for many of its competitors. "Kaalpanthu Carmelukke" ("கால்பந்து கார்மலுக்கே") meaning "Soccer is meant for Carmel" was a trend set long ago and today also its continuing. The school is winning the overall championships for sports every year.
Amidst immense fame, Carmel does a lot to charity. The poor students' school fees are waived, the morning meal scheme, charity works with the collaboration of Carmel Alumni Association etc., speak out how Carmel strives hard in uplifting the lifestyle of the deprived class. Carmelites act with unique characteristics and success is the only result obtained by them in various sectors. Carmelites are found in every part of the globe holding higher positions in Government as well as in the private sectors. This school is being administered by Rev. Fr. L. Francis Xavier.
Carmel School, the icon of disciplined education, continues serving Kanyakumari District with its own dedication and care. This school has produced many state level and district level rank holders in SSLC and Plus two examinations every year. It has produced many dignitories in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Civil Services, Business, Management, Armed Forces etc.
Mr. M. Arul Rajan is currently a BT Assistant with Carmel Higher Secondary School and serving as a First Officer. He is a 'C' Certificate holder and has undergone two Officer Cadet Refresher Training programmes Conducted at Kamptee, Nagpur. He is indeed a Good teacher for Carmel students and one of the best Officer Cadets in 11 TN BN. Under his training, 5 cadets in 4 consecutive years have participated in the Republic Day March Past at Rajpath, NewDelhi and met the various dignitories like the President of India, Prime Minister of India, Cabinet Ministers of Home and Defence Ministries, Chiefs of various defence staff, Governor of Tamil Nadu and other officials from the political hierarchy of the Republic of India. Many cadets have attended the Republic Day Camps, launch camps for RDC, National Level Trekking Camps, National Integration Camps, Advanced Leadership Camps, Inter Unit Competition Camps and many Combined Annual Training Camps every year.
So far, State Government Scholarship was won by 21 cadets, Cadet Welfare Society Scholarship by 4 cadets, Best Cadet Award by 5 cadets. Apart from the scholarships, many shields and trophies in the displayed in the Carmel School NCC Unit Office illustrates the dedication and laurels of its cadets as invaluable assets.
The NCC unit is currently celebrating decennium for the excellence in serving the nation. It is producing dozens of responsible, loyal citizens every year. Many of the passed out cadets are excellently serving in various fields like Education, Science, Management, Engineering & Technology. The contribution of the former cadets from this unit is becoming remarkable nowadays. The victory flag of Troop No 501, Carmel Higher Secondary School flies high all over the globe.
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
. The school was first started as an English School. After the Catholic diocese of Kottar
Kottar
Kottar is a locality and a thriving bazaar area of Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu state, India; though a part of Nagercoil today, it is the original town around which the city of Nagercoil, near the southernmost tip of Peninsular India, grew. It was an ancient trade center of both Pandyas and Cheras at...
was formed, the first bishop of Kottar Rt. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Pereira uplifted this school and brought to a status of high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in 1936.
According to the regulations of the Directorate of School Education, the school was given permanent recognition as per the regulation No 1952/Z117 of 04-12-1934.
The school was managed by the Brothers of Charity
Brothers of Charity
The Brothers of Charity are a Catholic institute of religious brothers and associate members at the service of the people most in need in the field of education and health care. The institute was founded in 1807 by Canon Peter Joseph Triest in Ghent, Belgium, who also founded three other religious...
from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
from 1936 to 1946. From 1947 to 1950, Salesians of Don Bosco
Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth century by Saint John Bosco in an attempt, through works of charity, to care for the young and poor children of the industrial revolution...
managed the school. From 1950, the school came back to the hands of the Catholic diocese of Kottar. From June 1959, Jesuits from Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
province took the control and managed the school. This period was really the Golden Era in the history of Carmel Higher Secondary School. In the school reached the mile stone of, upgradation to Higher Secondary School status. Between June 1986 and June 1994, the school was again under the control of Salesians of Don Bosco. From July 1994, Jesuits from Madurai Province took control over the school.
Uniquely Carmel
Carmel Higher Secondary School (கார்மல் மேனிலைப் பள்ளி) is one of the premier educational institutions in Kanyaumari District. Founded in the 1920s as an English School in a hamlet called Ramanputhoor in Nagercoil, grew up with the blessings of nobles and the beneficiary alumni. Currently it is aided and recognized higher secondary school by the Government of Tamil Nadu and located in a sprawling lush green campus of around 50 acres.The school is fondly called as "Carmel School" ("கார்மல் பள்ளி") by the public. The laurels obtained by this school illustrates the fame. The administration was handled by many congregations in various parts of the timeline. Currently, the school is administered by the Society of Jesus, Madurai Province.
Apart from merely coaching the students with curriculum, this school strongly believes in building good character through self discipline, facilitated by various activities and organizations like NCC, NSS, Scouts, Junior Red Cross, LASAC and many more. The department of sports of this school is still a nightmare for many of its competitors. "Kaalpanthu Carmelukke" ("கால்பந்து கார்மலுக்கே") meaning "Soccer is meant for Carmel" was a trend set long ago and today also its continuing. The school is winning the overall championships for sports every year.
Amidst immense fame, Carmel does a lot to charity. The poor students' school fees are waived, the morning meal scheme, charity works with the collaboration of Carmel Alumni Association etc., speak out how Carmel strives hard in uplifting the lifestyle of the deprived class. Carmelites act with unique characteristics and success is the only result obtained by them in various sectors. Carmelites are found in every part of the globe holding higher positions in Government as well as in the private sectors. This school is being administered by Rev. Fr. L. Francis Xavier.
Carmel School, the icon of disciplined education, continues serving Kanyakumari District with its own dedication and care. This school has produced many state level and district level rank holders in SSLC and Plus two examinations every year. It has produced many dignitories in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Civil Services, Business, Management, Armed Forces etc.
Carmel NCC
Troop No 501, NCC Army wing was started in the year 1999 by the then Head Master of Carmel Higher Secondary School Rev. Fr. A. Maria Sigamony. An able administrator, forsighted visionary, Best Teacher awardee given by Govt of TN and illustrious Jesuit. Along with him, Rev. Fr. S. Ignatius S.J, the then Rector of Carmel Higher Secondary School supported the cause and showered with his blessings. A troop of 100 cadets was initiated by Mr. M. Arul Rajan as the care taker.Mr. M. Arul Rajan is currently a BT Assistant with Carmel Higher Secondary School and serving as a First Officer. He is a 'C' Certificate holder and has undergone two Officer Cadet Refresher Training programmes Conducted at Kamptee, Nagpur. He is indeed a Good teacher for Carmel students and one of the best Officer Cadets in 11 TN BN. Under his training, 5 cadets in 4 consecutive years have participated in the Republic Day March Past at Rajpath, NewDelhi and met the various dignitories like the President of India, Prime Minister of India, Cabinet Ministers of Home and Defence Ministries, Chiefs of various defence staff, Governor of Tamil Nadu and other officials from the political hierarchy of the Republic of India. Many cadets have attended the Republic Day Camps, launch camps for RDC, National Level Trekking Camps, National Integration Camps, Advanced Leadership Camps, Inter Unit Competition Camps and many Combined Annual Training Camps every year.
So far, State Government Scholarship was won by 21 cadets, Cadet Welfare Society Scholarship by 4 cadets, Best Cadet Award by 5 cadets. Apart from the scholarships, many shields and trophies in the displayed in the Carmel School NCC Unit Office illustrates the dedication and laurels of its cadets as invaluable assets.
The NCC unit is currently celebrating decennium for the excellence in serving the nation. It is producing dozens of responsible, loyal citizens every year. Many of the passed out cadets are excellently serving in various fields like Education, Science, Management, Engineering & Technology. The contribution of the former cadets from this unit is becoming remarkable nowadays. The victory flag of Troop No 501, Carmel Higher Secondary School flies high all over the globe.