Nirmalamatha Central School

Nirmalamatha Central School is a private Christian primary and secondary school located in the heart of Trichur in Kerala, India. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CSBE) of India and has ISO 9001:2000 recognition. The school is managed and run by sisters of the Adoration Congregation, who also manage other educational institutions in the country.

As of April 2009, the principal of the school is Sr. Little Maria. School has classes from kindergarten to higher secondary (12th grade). The school also actively participates in cultural activities.

This school has won the best school prizes for district and state youth festivals. Though Christian education is provided the school is liberal towards the ideas of other religions. but wearings of "hijab" or mafta is not considered in school dress code.

Nirmala Matha Central School, Thrissur started functioning in June 1993 with the lofty vision of imparting to the youth, a progressive education suited to the changing needs and aspirations of the country. It is run by the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. (N.M.C.S.T today has an experienced faculty of 95 well-qualified and devoted teachers and a student strength of 2000.) The close proximity of the school to various coaching centres in Thrissur city has attracted students from all across the state.

N.M.C.S.T focuses on forming persons who are intellectually advanced, culturally refined and spiritually solid.

Every effort is made to make ‘every child good and smart’ - good at heart with high moral values, etiquette and manners and smart in thought and action and to make them capable of high thinking. Thereby, a child becomes a gift of God to mankind and a pride to the human race. N.M.C.S.T aims at offering education in an integrated way to all, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

All reasonable opportunities are afforded to foster leadership qualities and respect for others with a hardworking team of dedicated teaching professionals. N.M.C.S.T is certain to ensure the smooth growth of a student into a full grown future citizen of the country transition of a child into a responsible and committed citizen.

Chronicles

1993 : 14 June; Inauguration of the school by Rev.Fr.Antony Chemmannur Classes LKG, UKG, STD I started in the convent with 104 students.

1994 : 4 June: Blessing of the Junior School by His.Grace. Archbishop Joseph Kundukulam

1995 : 3 August; School gets recognition from the CBSE(9420/95 dated 3/8/95) 18 November; inauguration of Compu

1996 : 20 July; Inauguration of new building for Kindergarten section by Rev. Fr.Antony Mechery of Lourdes Metropolitan Church

1997 : 14 January; School recommended for affiliation to the CBSE for the Secondary level after official inspection.

1998 : First batch enters Class X

1999 : 28 January; Inauguration of Multi Media.

 2001 : 7 March; First batch of Class XII students appear for the AISSCE.

 2003 : 27 December; Inaugural meeting of the Alumni Association.

 2005 : 29 October; Inauguration of Language Laboratory

 2006 : 15 May; NIIT @School starts

Qualities

Congenial atmosphere for overall development in a student-oriented environment. Equal focus on moral refinement as well as academic excellence. Highly motivated and committed faculty. Informal training for pre- primary students.

Opportunities for students to identify and develop their talents.

Remedial classes for slow learners.

Training of the spirit through regular prayer sessions and retreats. Well equipped scientific laboratories, library and reading room. Classes using multimedia, internet, LCD and OHP. 'Nirmala Times' - a biannual Magazine for nurturing literary talents. Study tours, field trips, picnics, SUPW, Craft exhibition, class projects, Kids Fest, Youth festival, Celebration of Festivals and Days of National importance.

Seminars, workshops, Science Exhibition, General Quiz, Paper Presentation, individual project work, scholarship examination.

Career guidance programmes for students, seminars for parents. Initiation to civic responsibilities. Open house programme after the terminal examination, term wise PTA meetings. Indoor and Outdoor sporting facilities.

Academics

The school also excels in educational matters. There are lot of successful students from the school who excel in their academic career and in board exams. School also have 100% for students who pass tenth and twelfth grades. Students graduating out have secured admissions to various prestigious institutes for higher educations like AIIMs,IIT,CMC Vellore,VIT,NIT and others.Past students have also studied out of India.

Cultural activities

The school offers many co-curricular activities like dance, music, dramatics, karate, journalism, etc.

References

External links

• http://www.nirmalamatha.org Official Website