A.R.L.M. Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Arcot Ramasamy Lakshmanaswami Mudhaliyar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, known as ARLM Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a school in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded by, and named after, the Arcot Twins Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar and A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar. Located in the heart of Cuddalore, it has a 7.5-acre (3.0 ha) campus. The school follows Samacheer up to class 10.The school follows Tamil Nadu State Board for class 11 and 12.

Arcot Ramaswami Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Location
Cuddalore
,
Tamil Nadu

India
Information
TypeCo-educational
Established1981
PrincipalUma Maheshwari
Number of students2300
CampusUrban
Colour(s)     Pattens blue and
     navy blue

History

A private charitable educational trust, founded in 1973 by Sir A. Ramaswami Mudaliar sponsored the Arcot Ramaswami Mudaliar Educational Society (ARMES) in 1981. The ARMES Trust received generous donations from the members of the family of Arcot twins, Sir A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar and Sir A. Ramaswami Mudaliar and formed the nucleus for starting the Arcot Ramaswami Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar (ARLM) school. The school, with an initial offering of primary education, was started on June 1981.

Andal Damodaran serves as the Correspondent of the institution. Andal Damodaran is a noted child welfare activist and served as a President of Indian Council of Child Welfare.[1] Prior to her, A.R. Damodaran, son of Sir A. Ramaswami Mudaliar, served as the correspondent of the school and as the President of the ARMES trust since its inception, until his death on August 25, 2019.

Growth

The primary school was upgraded into a high school in 1983 and recognition was obtained from the Department of Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. The maiden batch was sent for the Matriculation Examination in 1986. The school was upgraded into Matriculation Higher Secondary School in 1988. The first batch of Higher Secondary students appeared for the Public Examination in 1988. The school celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2006-2007.

Mr. G. S. Rajayogakumar was the ex Principal & CEO, Mr. Rajmohan is the Coordinator and Mr. K. Sunthar was the current vice-principal. The current principle is Uma Maheshwari.

School Principals

Mr. Sitaraman was the first Headmaster of the school. The timeline of the school principals is listed below (the list is incomplete):

  • Mr. Sitaraman (1981 - 1989)
  • Mr. Raj kumar
  • Mr. Subbarayalu
  • Mr. Rajmohan
  • Mr. G.S. Rajayogakumar(Till 2017)
  • Mrs. Uma Maheshwari

Amenities
  • Indoor auditorium
  • School bus
  • Library
  • Playground
  • audio visual room (for primary children)
  • A canteen (items are overpriced)

Sporting facilities
  • Full-size football ground
  • Outdoor volleyball court
  • Ball badminton Court
  • Outdoor Badminton court
  • Hockey
  • Throwball
  • Cricket
  • Kho-kho
  • Tennikoit
  • Karate
  • Kabbadi

The kindergarten play area has swings and slides.

Inter-house competitions in games and athletics are conducted. Students are divided under four houses, for inter-house competitions:

  • Everest
  • Godwin
  • Kamet
  • Shasta

Events

The annual events conducted in the school include the school day function and sports meet. The Founder's day function is held in January to commemorate the school founders, Arcot Ramaswamy Mudhaliar and Arcot Lakshnaswami Mudhaliar. A bi-annual literary meet is also held.

Co-curricular

The school encourages students to enroll in sports and social services aiding activities and has Scouts, Guides, NSS NGC and Exnora services.

Notable Alumni

References
  1. "Crossing a thousand miles". The Hindu. 2011-09-17.
  2. "Puducherry youth bags gold medal in international boxing championship". Times of India. 2019-09-01.

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