Vidyodaya Girls Higher Secondary School
No 1, Near Valluvar Kottam, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Chennai
+(91)-(44)-28340202,28345307,28341607
vidyoda@vsnl.net
Board: CBSE
+(91)-(44)-28340202,28345307,28341607
vidyoda@vsnl.net
Board: CBSE
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I attended Vidyodaya from 1951-1960. During all those years I was in the hostel. Since 1964, I have been living in the states and Canada. In 2008, while visiting Chennai I took a stroll in my "Vidyo". There was not a building that I recognized, except for the high school. Even the "Heart" was gone.
It stirred such memories in me.
Whatever can I say about my school. It was the best school in Chennai those days, not only for its academics, but also for the sports, art and dramatics. I remember one year the news commentary in the sports section of the "Hindu", with the headline, "V is for Victory". We brought home so many shields. We welcomed back Miss Vimala Appasamy, when she returned from USA after completing her education, around 1952 or 1953. We did a song and dance holding up V--I--M--A--L--A . I remember her beautiful smile and nod every time she passed anyone in the hall way. I even remember Mrs. Appasamy quite well. Anyone remember Miss. R. Jacob, our geography and history teacher? Other teachere I remember were Mrs. Maragatham and, Mrs. Kannamma. Mrs. Gnanakannu was the hostel warden.
I become nostalgic when I think of the morning General Assembly, where a different verse/poem/ essay was read out loud every day of the week, either by a student or Miss Appasamy, for the assembly to hear. The selection was made from different scriptures and faiths. In these days of distrust and antagonism between cultures, perhaps this is what is needed. Several noted dignitaries visited and gave memorable speeches. Before my time, Rabindranath Tagore was said to have visited and planted two trees in front of the hostel. The hostel is no more and I did not see the trees either. How sad that we don't value history!
If anyone recognizes my name, please reply to my E-mail address. I was known as B.V. Usha those days.
please dont even think to join ur child in this horrrribbbble school!!!!!!!!!i swear that ur child will die of pressure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vidyo is a wonderful place.. Its my home.. I passed out this March.. Missing my Vidyo... In every other school the passing out batch will be depressed to bear the pain of missin their fnds.. But only in Vidyo there is a bond of motherly luv between d school n d student.. Only here students cry to the sands of the school pouring out their luv... I really feel sorry for all those unlucky souls who miss Mother Vidyo
VIDYO is the best school...with good training for students in studies n' extra curriclar...ppl who have not studied there...plz dont give non sense comments..
Vidyodaya school is the most useless school one can go to,the teachers suck big time and so does the school. It totally cuts the students self confidence so please dont ever join your children in that school.
VIDYO is not a school.. Its jus a liitle heaven... Hav u ever studied at Vidyo??? Other schools r jus a block of brick n stone where children mug n score and begin thier life.. But vidyo is jus unique..Once u enter tes of vidyo as a student ur self confidence wil hike makin u a true woman.. May b everyone who is at Vidyo will not b a class topper.. But each one has sufficient knowledge n power to shape thier own life towards success...... Vidyo is of where the children becum all rounders.. If u are'nt lucky enough to make ur child an all rounder then let ur children b a part a building of brick n stone...!!!!
vghss is the most dirtiest scl i've ever seen...high scl teachers are useless..never join dis stupid scl...pls.....d high scl teachers always c partiality...i hate dis scl..
Vidyodaya is a school that emphasises on not only academic excellence but overall development of the students. I can say with pride on behalf of lot of my friends that whatever we are today we owe it to Vidyo. Our teachers were so dedicated and took interest in all students studies and sports and activites.
The festival, candle light ceremomy, sports day,annual day the supports we got from you princi,teachers,excellent coach Mrs victoria are still fresh in our mind.
If u r planning to put ur daughter in this school ..then think ..if u want ur daughter to be the best ..then may b this is the best choice
. For all others who are looking for info on the school.. please make your enquiries with parent of kids who are still in the school.
Its true that we can feel a VIDYODAYAN... Its great to hear wat the proud vidyodayans r doing now... And it really is the only gift we give to mother VIDYO.. The alaya spirit tat the school kindles is simply superb... Im goin to leave the portals of vidyo.. Wish the days nvr roll...I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN THE HEAD PERFECT OF SATHYALAYA AND ABOVE ALL TO BE A VIDYODAYAN
When i was a student of vidyodaya in 1950s it was a school with co-education till 5th standard.
It was a memorable part of my life. No uniform for any one. On sports day the girls will be asked to wear green midi and yellow shirt. Not for boys.
Minister p.chidambaram 's wife is an old student (senior to me).
Minister c.subramanyam's daughters were also old students (senior to me).
The founder miss appaswamy was the head mistress and also our english teacher. what a nice lady she was. so smart, so kind, so affectionate like our own mother. she is still a great lady in my life.
The fete festival, candle light ceremomy, sports day, UNO day, are unforgettable. simply enjoyable. so much of liberty , so much of fun and also excellent coaching. ms.asirvatham, ms james, ms.clarke, were all my teachers, ms chinniah was our PT teacher.
It was amazing and a god sent gift to be a student of that great institution.
I am now 60 years old retd DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER of a large PUBLIC SECTOR . I grew up to this status because of the coaching and guidance given in that fine school .
S.Chakrapani BE MBA
14 years in vidyo is unforgettable. the teachers right from the kinder garden to the higher secondary were awesome.i really miss the traditional candle light ceremony,and the fun filled teachers'day & children's day. the huge campus with lush greenery makes this school special to be in. im really proud to be a VIDYODAYAN..................
I am an alumini of dis awesom skool....................
It was gr8 studyin in dat skool.....
Many of r unforgettable days r in dis skooool....................
LUV U VIDYO 'N' MIASS U SO MUCH
Vidyo is a great place to study at.. Whoever said that there was no exposure, its just a clear sign of them not understanding the freedom given there. Vidyo imparts good education without much pressure and learning is fun with all the extra curricular activities, as one of the earlier posts mentions, UN Day celebrations is a truely amazing experience..
Also you come to school, to learn and cultivate good habits and not to talk to boys. If all that you want is to talk to boys, plz go to a co-ed school that gives you that liberty and vidyo is too sacred for such things..
Proud to be a vidyodayan..
Dear Anonymous,
What makes you think the school doesnt provide exposure? Vidyodaya is a school that emphasises on not only academic excellence but overall development of the students. I can say with pride on behalf of lot of my friends that whatever we are today we owe it to Vidyo. Our teachers were so dedicated and took interest in all stiudents alike. I am sure most schools take a hefty donation.. but not Vidyo.
Have you heard of any school reimbursing the money spent by kids for their project and culturals? Vidyo does it.. Year after year I have had all the money spent for the school reimbursed back to me.. Think about it.. if you are an alumni I wonder why you dont want put your name in there. if you are a student still in Vidyo, when you move out of school you will realise what haven Vidyo was. For all others who are looking for info on the school.. please make your enquiries with parent of kids who are still in the school.
It's one of the oldest schools in Chennai with such a rich heritage.
I saw your comments about the vidyodaya school in which i studied 50 years back . it had co education till 5th std at that time.
Iit was really an unforgettable period as u had written.
The candle lightceremony,Fete, UNO day were thrilling.
Our head mistress was miss paul appaswamy the founder of that great school . she was our english teacher too.
miss daniel, misclarke,miss asirvatham,miss james ,miss chinniah were some of our teachers.
As u said it was really a god sent gift to read in that school. i am now a retd DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER from a large PSU. I write for many web journals, dorrance publications, atlanta publications, lulu publications ,TCC news which are located all over the world. Recently i have authored a book titled "everybody has two mothers".
We have a big GOHALA in neelavaram , udupi ,where 1000 cows which are aged ,abandoned, sick and saved from slaughter houses and protected.
All the vedas and the scriptures say that service to cows fetches thegreatest punya..
i was really happy to see your comments on VIDYODAYA my favorite school.
. good luck. god bless u.
S.Chakrapani BE,MBA
Aint got no doubt about what a lovely woman Vidyo has made you to be!!!.
Keep it going!!!!
If you have studied in some other school before !then dont select this school .. campus is big .and all but nothing gr8 abt the place exposure is vey low and being an all girls school the principal is so biased ..she mit even put a rule that u will have to spk with only girls while u study in the school ...
if u r planning to put ur daughter in this school ..then think ..if u want ur daughter to be a mediocre ..then may b this is the best choice
Having passed out of Vidyo in 97' (Studied there for 2 years), i had earlier been a student of Sacred Heart's Convent & Velankanni School in Chennai. Trust me, i fared poorly in my studies all through, was very low on confidence, hurt, shy and in my own shell. Luck favoured me when i got the opportunity to study in Vidyo. Not only did the school bring out the very best in me interms of education/grades etc, it also brought out my inner strengths, great friends, excellent teachers, fabulous studying environment, sports & the list goes on!
We were fortunate to be blessed with great teachers, classrooms were not crowded & our teachers ensured that individual attention was provided to each one of us. Group studying was greatly encouraged which helped me make new friends (we are still in touch), enjoy life & evolve in to a strong woman that I am today!
I am sorry YOUR experience with the school has not been satisfactory, however going by the ration of good/bad comments on this site - we all have our answers on the school. Vidyo Rocks!!!!!
When i was a student of vidyodaya in 1950s it was a school with co-education till 5th standard.
It was a memorable part of my life. No uniform for any one. On sports day the girls will be asked to wear green midi and yellow shirt. Not for boys.
Minister p.chidambaram 's wife is an old student (senior to me).
Minister c.subramanyam's daughters were also old students (senior to me).
The founder miss appaswamy was the head mistress and also our english teacher. what a nice lady she was. so smart, so kind, so affectionate like our own mother. she is still a great lady in my life.
The fete festival, candle light ceremomy, sports day, UNO day, are unforgettable. simply enjoyable. so much of liberty , so much of fun and also excellent coaching. ms.asirvatham, ms james, ms.clarke, were all my teachers, ms chinniah was our PT teacher.
It was amazing and a god sent gift to be a student of that great institution.
I am now 60 years old retd DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER of a large PUBLIC SECTOR . I grew up to this status because of the coaching and guidance given in that fine school .
S.Chakrapani BE MBA
Yes this comment/review to some extent is reality
Especiially the State Board section of Vidyodaya is not so good the quality is almost equivalent to a Govt. school. In high school level they supply Tamilnadu Text Book Society books to girls which are poor in quality of content.
Of course, for Middle Class & lower middle class who can't afford term fees and donations, the school will be a real help.
There will not be much pressure on kids to perform. The school seems to be still in 1970s n 80s.
Vidyo is a wonderful place where you having fun in learning.. We learn more than wats in the text books.. One small thing abt my school which comes to mind now is that Our school has a relation with the UNESCO of UN... Very few schools in India share that pride..
Vidyo has given me an exposure which i jus din imagine to experience in my life.....
My life at Vidyo is going to end this year..
But I will hug Mother Vidyo all through my life...
EVERY VIDYODAYAN WHO SURFS THROUGH THIS PAGE, PLZ POST UR COMMENT SO THAT THE WORLD KNOWS WHAT OUR VIDYO IS.....
vidyo rox!!!!!
Vidyo takes u to heaven... Where a child learns its in her hands to excell....The teachers r talented.... Plz dont underestimate the school... RABINDRANATH TAGORE WHO VISITED THE SCHOOL SAID, "VIDYODAYA IS THE SHANTINIKETAN OF SOUTH INDIA"