Selvam school

Selvam Matriculation Higher Secondary School also known as Selvam School, previously called Barathidasanar Modern School, is a self-financed school run by the Selvam Educational Public Charitable Trust, Arakkonam, India. Selvam School is recognized by the government of Tamil Nadu. The school has classes from Kinder Garden to 12th Standard.

It is located 3 km from Arakkonam Railway Station and 70 km north west off Chennai city.

Curriculum

 * Academics: Maths, Science, Social science, as per the Samacheer syllabus.
 * Languages: Tamil, English, Hindi - proficiency in Reading, Writing and Speaking.
 * Physical Education: Drill, sports, Yogasanas, team games, talent promoting
 * Extra-curricular: Music, dance, artwork, handicraft, oratorical skills, leadership skills
 * Life skills: Developing good character pleasing members, good habits, social awareness using personal talents for collective good.

Courses offered
Curriculum - Matric up to 10th std. Medium: English and Tamil

Higher secondary - groups available:
 * Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology
 * Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science
 * Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science

Clubs and activities

 * Tamil, English and Hindi literary clubs
 * Science Club
 * Mathematics Club
 * Project Green Club to create awareness of the environment
 * Meditation Club
 * Fine Arts Club

Awards

 * Best School award 2004 - 2005
 * Best School award 2007 - 2008
 * Dr. Radhakrishnan award (Best Teacher award) 2008 - 2009, for founder and Chairperson Mr. S. Selvam