Seyad Residential School

The School was formally inaugurated on Friday, June 30, 1995 and has been rendering valuable service to young boys and girls hailing from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, etc.

The Seyad School on the outskirts of Courtallam is the first of its kind in the southernmost part of Tamil Nadu offering a unique spectrum of exceptional opportunities for study, interactive learning, experimentation and outbound activities.

The academic and cultural ambience of the residential system in the School will expose the students to a wide range of activities. Their interest in sports, cultural activities and arts is awakened through encouragement and constant interaction. The School is Co-educational. Both boys and girls from nearby places can join the School as Day Scholars. There are separate Hostels for boys and girls.

Vision

The School is a milestone in the series of educational projects and programs launched by the Seyad Welfare Society, with a view to promoting education as a means of social welfare.

Staff

The teaching faculty are qualified, competent and experienced in their respective fields. There are 28 members of teaching staff and 6 non-teaching and supportive staff to motivate the students to achieve excellence.

Emblem

The School emblem consists of a broad dome and a book laid open. The broadness and sharpness of the dome symbolize the broad outlook and sharp intellect expected of every student. The open book is a symbolic invitation to quench the thirst for learning. Our motto is from the Holy Quran: "Show us the right path".

Facilities

First class hostel accommodation is provided to all students. There are 7 dormitories for students of Stds. VI to X and a separate block for students of Stds. XI and XII which has 3 dormitories and a study room. There is a spacious dining hall with modern furniture and a modern kitchen which is well equipped to prepare food in a hygienic manner. Well-balanced, wholesome and nutritious meals, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, are served. The day-wise menu has been prepared by a qualified dietician and mess supervisor. A well-qualified and experienced Deputy Warden, reporting to the Principal, looks after the day-to-day running of the Hostel.

Each student is provided with a cot, Kurl-on mattress, bedspreads, a set of pillow cases and a cupboard for keeping his personal belongings. The dormitories are spacious and well -ventilated. Television sets are provided for the entertainment and information of students. At weekends activities are organised for students. These are singing, mono-acting, sharing of jokes, mimicry, etc. These talent nights are useful in spotting and nurturing talents.

Hostel Services

A Tuck shop is run for children to get articles for School and Hostel use on Credit Note
An Electrical Laundry is under operation with the aid of two semi-automatic industrial washing and drying machines. Our Residential Dhobi staff take care of the bi-weekly collection, washing, drying, ironing and delivery system.li>
A salon with 2 modern salon chairs is functioning for the hair-dressing needs of boys.
Study trips and one-day picnics are organised for the benefits of students.
Medical facilities are available for students. A health-card is maintained for each student. Medical check-ups are conducted by a team of specialists. A local doctor visits the School clinic twice a week. Students who fall ill are taken to the doctor's clinic if they need further treatment. A qualified and experienced Staff Nurse is in charge of the School Clinic which has 12 beds.

Sports and Games

The School's Sports and fitness programme offers students of all abilities a chance to compete or simply have fun with sport. The School has multi-gym facilities such as treadmill, rowing machine, stationary bike, fitness rider, etc. Students are trained to use these by two qualified physical education teachers. To foster team spirit and to develop physical fitness and stamina, the following are offered

Basketball * Volleyball

Football * Kho-Kho

Hockey * Kabaddi

Tennis * Athletics

Karate * Silambam

The Tennis court in our school is a landmark for tennis lovers. We have installed a standard SYNTHETIC TENNIS COURT at our school. It has many merits. Our Tennis court has REBOUND ACE Synthetic surface which is the choice for GRAND SLAM events. The Rebound Standard System of our Tennis court is unique and suited for all levels of play and competition with fine ball bounce. The School provides two cement courts for Basketball and three Table Tennis boards for the students. It also has separate courts

Aquatic Complex - Swimming Pool

The School has an aquatic complex with a crystal clear swimming pool authentically designed, It serves as a centre for conducting district level swimming competitions. It helps our students carry out swimming exercises.

Library

The Library functions under a well-qualified Librarian. It has about 17,000 volumes of books related to all subjects of study and reference. The Library is used by students for their general education, information, competitions and inspiration. It is wholly computerised.

In addition to prominent English and Tamil dailies, it subscribes to more than 7 periodicals of national and international standards. It also has Encyclopaedias, Biographies, Autobiographies and Religious books.

Club Activities

In order to ensure the development of leadership qualities, sense of responsibility, innate talents and potentials, the total personality, as a whole, the School provides ample opportunities to the students to engage themselves in a wide variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The following well planned club activities are conducted:

Sports Club * Chess Club

Photography Club * Nature Club

Tamil Literary Club * Quiz Club

English Literary Club * Science Club

Faculty student ratio

Location

The School is located on a 35 acre campus at the foot of the Pothigai Hills of the Western Ghats in a serene atmosphere. It is very near the Five Falls on Ilanji Road, Courtallam and about 8 kms. from Tenkasi town.

The faculty members are residing on the campus to guide the students at every step. It is our fervent hope that students, over the years, will develop the self-assurance and confidence needed to face the challenges of modern life.

Contact Details
working Hours and Days

Phone Nos. Hostel : 04633 225086 (for Stds. VI to X)

                                  : 04633 220631 (for Stds. XI and XII)
      School    : 04633 222986
      Fax                      : 04633-227237
      E-mail                 : info@seyadschool.com

Website : www.seyadschool.com

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Holidays : Saturday,Sunday and Government Holidays

School Timing: 9:00AM to 4:00PM