Tamil Nadu Govt Names 114 Best-Performing Schools For 2024–25; Awards To Be Given On Children's Day

Alagappa Model Higher Secondary School in Karaikudi hosted a special event to distribute awards on 2025 Children's Day. Out of 38 districts, three schools have received awards from the Tamil Nadu State government. The top 114 schools in the state for 2024–2025 have been revealed by the Department of Elementary Education. 

A circular to this effect was issued by the department, inviting school heads, distinguished teachers, and DEOs from shortlisted institutions to attend.

The function will be presided over by School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who will also present the awards.

These annual awards for excellence in academic and co-curricular performance are granted each year to three schools, from primary to middle level, in each district.

Selection would be based on a broad set of parameters that include student outcomes, teaching innovations, community involvement, and infrastructure quality.

This year's honours, in Chennai district, would go to three institutions - the ICF Primary School in ICF Colony, Sri Muthukumaraswamy Devasthanam P. Venugopal Chetty Primary School in Royapuram, and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Primary School.

A teacher from one of these recognized schools was proud and thankful about the selection.

It is tremendously motivating to be acknowledged as one of the state's best schools.  The instructor said, "We have been using a range of innovative and useful teaching strategies that improve our students' comprehension of the subject matter."

 She went on to say that the school had made large investments in its facilities, ensuring that classrooms and labs had all the equipment required to satisfy the demands of modern learning.  "We firmly believe that a supportive environment is necessary for both academic progress and the development of creativity."

An official from the School Education Department stated that the District CEO is in a crucial position to identify schools in accordance with the department's guidelines. Since 2002, the Best School Awards have been given out annually to promote creativity and quality in education. "Outstanding contributions for the 2024–2025 academic year are recognized in this year's selection," the official said. It is an annual recognition, the official added, given to inspire schools across the State to raise standards of education and to continue striving towards the holistic development of students.