Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School was founded in 1970 and was blessed by His Holiness Sri Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Shri. K.S.Narayanan, Chairman Emeritus, Chemplast Sanmar Ltd., is the Chairman and Shri.V.S.Dandapani is the Managing Trustee of The INDIAN Education Trust which manages the school.

AbOUT

Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School is located in Adyar, Chennai, amidst sylvan and serene surroundings and opposite to the theosophical society . It is a Co-educational institution with a strength of nearly 2000 students and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The school has classes from Kindergarten to Std. XII. The school has been producing cent percent results in the Board Examinations consecutively for nearly a quarter century. They are handled by a highly qualified staff and personalized individual attention to the students is the hallmark of the institution. The School offers combinations of subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Bio Technology, Information Practices, C++ in the Science Stream and Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Geography in the Commerce Stream in the XI and XII Standards. Apart from Sanskrit, Hindi and Tamil, the school offers French also as second language at the Secondary level.

The current Principal is Mrs.Subala Ananthanarayanan, succeeded Mrs.Ramaswaminathan as the Principal.

The school has received the International School Award from the British Council in 2006. Sri Sankara has also received the ISO 9001:2000 accreditation in January 2008.

Link to their offical website:http://www.srisankaraschools.org/seniorsecondary/ Link to alumni website:http://www.adyarsankara-alumni.org/

Management

• 1 Sri. K.S. Narayanan (Chairman)
• 2 Sri. S. Venkataraman
• 3 Sri. V.L. Dutt
• 4 Sri. V. Narayanan
• 5 Sri. N. Sankar
• 6 Sri. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam
• 7 Sri. V. Vaidyanathan
• 8 Sri. V.S. Dhandapani (Managing Trustee)
• 9 Sri. N.Kumar (Treasurer)

==Courses Offered=

Scheme of Studies – Medium of instruction: English

K.G. Section L.K.G English, Number Work & Games U.K.G. English, Number Work, Art, Games & Environmental Science.

Primary Section I & II English, Tamil/Hindi, Maths, Environmental Science, Art, Games and C.C.A. III, IV & V English, Tamil/Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Integrated Science, Social Science, Library Art, Games and C.C.A.

Middle School Section VI, VII &VIII English, Tamil / Sanskri t / Lower Hindi / Higher Hindi, Maths, Integrated Science, Social Science, P.T., C.C.A., Information Technology, Library,Work Experience & Art Education.

Secondary School Course IX & X English, Tamil / Sanskrit / French / Hindi, Maths, Integrated Science, Social Science,P.T.,C.C.A., Information Technology, Library, Work Experience & Art Education.

Lab Facilities

We have well equipped science labs and an English Language Lab for students at all levels.

Co-Curricular Activities

Drawing, Painting, Sewing & Embroidery, Music & Dance, Scouting, Guiding, N.C.C., R.S.P. & Skills for Adolescence.

Computer Awareness

To Promote Computer Education & Training, our school offers Computer Courses as part of their education from Class III onwards.

Internet Facility will be provided for primary students also.

Computer Based Learning

At the V and VI Std levels, Science and Social Science are taught with the aid of computers.

Work Experience

   * Electrical Gadgets and their Servicing & Maintenance
   * Sewing, Embroidery & Tailoring
   * Drawing & Painting

Special Coaching is available for the following activities: Yoga, Karate, Violin, Cricket, Dance, Music (Vocal) Mridhangam.

Senior Secondary Course

XI & XII Standards

  1. Core Language - English
  2. Groups Offered
        1. Science Stream
               * Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
               * Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Bio Technology
               * Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Computer Science
               * Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Informatics Practices
               * Geography,Physics,Chemistry,Biology
               * Geography,Physics,Chemistry,BioTechnology
               * Geography,Physics,Chemistry,Informatics Practices
               * Geography,Physics,Chemistry,Computer Science

  1. Commerce Stream
         * Mathematics, Accountancy, Commerce & Economics
         * Geography, Accountancy, Commerce & Economics
         * Mathematics, Accountancy, Commerce & Informatics Practices
         * Geography, Accountancy, Commerce & Informatics Practices

   * The students are offered Sanskrit/Tamil as an additional Elective
   * The Commerce students are offered Entrepreneurship as an additional elective

Activities

Primary

   * Field trips
   * Project work
   * Continuous assessment
   * Computer based learning (CBL) for subjects like Science and Social Studies for Std IV and V
   * Celebration of important festivals and days

Secondary

Young Learners' Exam

   * Young Learners' Exam (YLE) for aptitude in English is a programme organised by the British Council in collaboration with Cambridge University.
   * Children from Class VII participate in this programme

News Paper in Education

   *
     The Newspaper in Education Programme (NIE) organized by 'The Hindu' is conducted regularly for the students VII to IX to train them in the use of newspaper for activities like Crossword puzzle, reading and writing, and dramatics.

Skills For Adoloscence (SFA)

It is a programme organized by Lions Quest. It addresses the needs of adolescents. Topics like Communication, emotion, Decision making, Leadership, Life skills, Peer pressure and Addiction are discussed.

Personality development classes are conducted by Dr. Jayanthy Srivardhan to improve

  1. the students' communicative skills
  2. to manage stress
  3. to improve public speaking
  4. to instill confidence in them.

Senior Secondary

Inter -School Culturals named as SMARANEEYAM is conducted every year successfully. Many school students participate in the various events like Quiz, Adzap, Crossword Puzzle, Interview, Poster Making, Fashion designing to name a few.

Various competitions are conducted for Sankara school children named as Intra-School Culturals (Talent Fest) to develop competitive spirit and encourage their talents.

The students publish News Letters twice a year bringing across various happenings in the school, Competitions participated ,prize winners list etc. Thus parents and well wishers are informed about the achievements of the students.

Project exhibitions are organized every year to bring forth the talents of students. The exhibitions are appreciated by visiting school students, teachers and parents.

Clubs

To provide an overall development to the students, various co-curricular activities like Yoga, Karate, Music and dance are conducted for children. The school has various subject clubs like the Commerce club, Mathematics club, Science club, Geography club, English Literary club, Eco club and the Music club which provide opportunities for students to go beyond class room learning. The NCC girls’ wing, the Interact club, the Heritage Club, The Young Indian Net, The Indian Liberal Group and Skills for Adolescence programme of the school contribute to the overall personality development of the students.

Events

03rd, Mar 2010 Aman Ki Asha…

28th, Feb 2010 Global School Partnership…

21st, Feb 2010 BIO ASIA 2010 – A Biotech Global Business Forum…

19th, Feb 2010 Sankara Under 10 Cricket Team…

15th, Feb 2010 Annual Day…

22nd, Jan 2010 Indian Coast Guard Quiz Competition…

19th, Jan 2010 Exons 2010 - Biotech ISA Activity…

12th, Jan 2010 River Basins of S. America & Africa - Comparative Study (Geography ISA…

24th, Dec 2009 Global Traveller - Primary ISA Activity…

27th, Nov 2009 TCS IT Quiz…

24th, Nov 2009 Children`s Day…

23rd, Nov 2009 Springs…

18th, Nov 2009 Probus Club of Chennai…

15th, Nov 2009 Nat Geo Junior Hunt…

15th, Nov 2009 Jack Kilby Science Quiz…

15th, Nov 2009 District Skating Championship - 2009…

10th, Nov 2009 9th National Cyber Olympiad…

10th, Nov 2009 SPARKS 2009…

05th, Nov 2009 Climate change film screening…

28th, Oct 2009 Go Green -Times Of India…

26th, Oct 2009 Smaraneeyam & Com-vision 2009…

14th, Oct 2009 Global School Partnership Workshop…

08th, Oct 2009 ISA Activity – Drama Fest 2009…

05th, Oct 2009 Wild Life & Bio-Diversity Expo - Biology ISA Activity…

01st, Oct 2009 Navarathri Celebration - ISA Activity…

30th, Sep 2009 History Department - ISA Activity…

01st, Sep 2009 Alumni Foundation Trust…

28th, Aug 2009 ISA Activity Physics - Space Exploration…

28th, Aug 2009 NCC Activity - Rock Wall Climbing…

27th, Aug 2009 Pollution and Waste Management - Chemistry ISA Activity…

14th, Aug 2009 Economic Meltdown - ISA Activity by the Commerce Department…

03rd, Aug 2009 Group Bhajan Competition…

28th, Jul 2009 Programme on Climate Change - Geography ISA Activity…

25th, Jul 2009 Mathematics Expo…

08th, Jul 2009 International Informatics Olympiad…

08th, Jul 2009 Climate Change Summer Project 2009-10…

08th, Jul 2009 Ace Club - RBI Platinum Jubilee celebration…

30th, Jun 2009 Project Exhibition on Energy Production and Utilisation - Physics ISA…

09th, Apr 2009 Voting Awareness Campaign…

23rd, Mar 2009 Primary Sports Day…

16th, Mar 2009 World Schools Debating Championship…

16th, Mar 2009 Essay Competition…

18th, Feb 2009 Best YI Net Award 2008…

17th, Feb 2009 Karuna Award…

10th, Feb 2009 Primary & Secondary Annual Day 2008-09…

04th, Feb 2009 B ABINAYA OF STD XII WINS THE FIRST BIOASIA YOUNG MINDS AWARD 2009…

03rd, Feb 2009 National Quiz Show…

01st, Feb 2009 Annual Day 2008-09…

25th, Jan 2009 Bio-Asia 2009…

20th, Jan 2009 Interact Club…

17th, Dec 2008 Computer Science Expo - SUM ‘IT’…

17th, Dec 2008 Heritage Club Exhibition - Paramparyam…

14th, Dec 2008 Geography Club Expo - "Environ"…

20th, Nov 2008 Childrens Day Celebration…

05th, Nov 2008 Exons 2008…

29th, Oct 2008 Annual Sports Meet 2008-09…

29th, Oct 2008 SANMUN – 2008…

15th, Oct 2008 National Climate Champion…

15th, Oct 2008 Computer Society of India…

15th, Oct 2008 TCS Quiz…

14th, Oct 2008 Infosys “Catch them young program”…

14th, Oct 2008 INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD FOR INFORMATICS -2008…

14th, Oct 2008 ASIA PACIFIC YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT 2008…

29th, Sep 2008 Essay competition…

25th, Sep 2008 Informatics olympiad.…

29th, Aug 2008 Sirar Sangamam…

29th, Aug 2008 Music Competition…

29th, Aug 2008 Debating Contest…

03rd, Apr 2008 Primary Sports Day…

03rd, Apr 2008 Exciting field trips organised for our primary students of class I TO …

05th, Mar 2008 Infosys catches young students from sankara…

04th, Mar 2008 Unified Council Science Talent Examination…

04th, Mar 2008 Biology Olympiad…

03rd, Mar 2008 Physics Olympiad…

25th, Feb 2008 Sankara Students Win National Level CSI…

25th, Feb 2008 Blood Donation Camp…

24th, Feb 2008 Thyagaraja Aradhana Celebration…

20th, Feb 2008 Yi National Summit…

14th, Feb 2008 Adolescent Education…

10th, Feb 2008 Informatics Olympiad…

30th, Jan 2008 ISO Certification 9001:2000…

23rd, Jan 2008 Carnival !!!…

07th, Jan 2008 Radiation Physics Quiz…

11th, Nov 2007 Bhajan Competition…

31st, Oct 2007 Jack Kilby Science and Technology Quiz…

07th, Sep 2007 Astronomy Quiz…

13th, Aug 2007 Inter School Science Exhibition…

07th, Aug 2007 ASIA PACIFIC YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT…

25th, Jul 2007 SANMUN 2007…

09th, Jul 2007 International Olympiad in Informatics…

30th, May 2007 X Results!!…

23rd, May 2007 XII Results!!…

24th, Oct 2006 The British Council International School Award (ISA)…

Vision

To empower students with excellent academic background. To impart a sense of moral and social responsibility. To give confidence to face challenges in life. To help them evolve into responsible and resourceful citizens.

Mission

To achieve our VISION through: Teamwork and cooperation. Clear cut guidelines. Periodic Self assessment. Flexibility in method but not compromising in quality.

Prospectous Form

NOTE: This information is as the official website says Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School is a Co-educational institution and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The school at Adyar has classes from LKG to XII std. with a strength of around 2000 students. They are handled by a highly qualified staff and personalized individual attention to the students is the hallmark of the institution. The school has been maintaining a high standard of excellence in the academic field and in every sphere of school activity. The school has been producing cent percent results in the Board Examinations consecutively for nearly a quarter century.

The unique feature of Sri Sankara School is that it symbolises the ideals of education expressed in and through moral and spiritual values, discipline and character, appreciation of our cultural heritage and cultivation of genuine devotion to God, respect to Guru, Parents and elders. Sanskrit, the repository of our culture is given a special status in this school. This is a pioneering institution in the propagation of Sanskrit and special sloka classes are arranged for the children.

Academics is the stronghold of the school. Apart from the introduction of Computer Science as a subject from III onwards, keeping in trend with the global scene, we have computer-based learning at all levels.

To provide an overall development of the students, various co-curricular activities like Yoga, Karate, Music and Dance are conducted for children. We have various subject clubs like the Commerce club, Mathematics club, Science club, geography club, English Literary club, Eco club and the Music club which provide opportunities for students to go beyond class room learning.

The Scouts and Guides wing, NCC girls wing, Road Safety Patrol wing, the Interact club, Heritage Club, The Young Indian Net, The Indian Liberal Group, Skills for Adolescence programme and Life skills programme of the school contribute to the overall personality of the students. A student counselor has been appointed to ensure emotional security to the students.

Rules & Regulations

NOTE: As per the official site

  1. Students should appear in the school uniform. Failure to do so will be viewed seriously.
  2. Students must be inside the school premises ten minutes before the first bell. 
     Late attendance will recorded in the late attendance record.
  3. Students with dirty uniform, uncombed hair, dirty finger nails etc. 
     will come for serious censure.
  4. Student’s behaviour towards the teacher and the elders should be marked 
     by respect and obedience.
  5. Students should be regular in their class work, homework and assignments .
     Any neglect in this regard will be considered as a serious misconduct 
     calling for severe action.
  6. All the students should converse only in English in the school premises 
     to acquire greater facility in the fluency of the language.
  7. Severe disciplinary action will be taken against those who continuously 
     misbehave or indulge in nefarious activities. They may be expelled from the school.

Guidelines for parents

NOTE: Information as per official website

  1. Parents must ensure that their children do not wear costly jewels.
  2. Parents can bring to the notice of the authorities any special difficulty
     deficiency the child may have for suitable remedial measures to be undertaken.
  3. If the parents wish to see the children during the school hours they are 
     requested to get the permission from the principal. This practice will 
     minimize disturbance to the class work.
  4. Parents are requested to instruct the escorts or servants who visit the 
     school not to get into the class room when class is in progress. They 
     may wait near the office to receive the children when the session is over.
  5. As the medium of instruction in the school is English, children should
     be helped to follow their class easily and intelligently by a certain 
     amount of regular English conversation at home.

Emergency contact numbers

 +91-044-24912510 

NORMS OF ADMISSION

   *
     Admission will be based on written test. Successful candidates will be interviewed by Vice-Principal/Principal. Only meritorious students will be admitted.
   *
     Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate and record of performance in the previous class must be produced at the time of admission.
   *
     Transfer Certificate must be endorsed by the Board to which the institution is affiliated.
   *
     Admission will stand cancelled if fees is not paid by the specified date.

Click here to download Prospectus Form *

• This form is only a sample and cannot be used for Official Purpose

XII Toppers

       01.                 2008 - 2009                 SCHOOL TOPPER - SCIENCE STREAM              

B RADHIKA 481/500

       02.                 2008 - 2009                 SCHOOL TOPPER - COMMERCE STREAM                 

JYOTSNA GAUTAM 480/500

               01.                 2006 - 2007                 SCHOOL(SCIENCE STREAM)                  

DEEPAK RAJENDRAN DEEPAK RAJENDRAN secured 484/500 and is the school topper in the science stream.

       02.                 2006 - 2007                 School topper(Commerce stream)              

JYOTSNA NARAYANAN JYOTSNA NARAYANAN secured 481/500 and is the topper in the Commerce stream.

X Toppers

                                   Topper                          
       01.                 2008 - 2009                 School              

Swetha M Manur 96.4%

               01.                 2007 - 2008                       

SCHOOL TOPPER P.MANDAKINI 96.8%

           01.                 2006 - 2007                 SCHOOL                  

N.VISWESH SECURED 487/500 and got centums in Maths and Socialscience.

Cotributions

Contributions S.No Description Amount 1. Endowments Rs 2,11,301

2. Alumni Students Rs 78,499

3. Scholarship Rs 1,58,201

Donations to the Corpus Fund

S.No Year Amount 1. 2002 - 2003 Rs 1,47,250 2. 2003 - 2004 Rs 2,33,005 3. 2004 - 2005 Rs 52,500

Sponsorship for Special Events S.No Year Amount 1. 2002 - 2003 Rs 51,501

2. 2003 - 2004 Rs 99,001

3. 2005 - 2006 Rs 1,00,000