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== History ==
Bell Matriculation Higher Secondary School was founded in 1992 by Mr. A.Chelladhurai, an eminent industrialist and entrepreneur in Southern India. The school is run by Indrani Chelladhurai Charities, a trust that was formed by the founder in memory of his infant daughter who died in 1952 due to a lack of adequate medical facilities. Bell School is a part of the [[Bell Group]], established in 1952. Mrs. Lily Darling was the first correspondent and it was inaugurated on June 2nd,1992 in the presence of Rev Jason Dharmaraj. The school grew exponentially over the years, and has gained a wide recognition. The management that runs Bell School also run other premier educational institutions like [[Mepco Schlenk Engineering College]], Bell Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Idayankudi Community College and SFR College for Women.
== Motto, Mission and Monogram ==
The motto of the school is '''"Be Illustrious, Be Industrious"'''. It was chosen by the founder himself, along with the assistance of many notable educators from Palayankottai. The mission of the institution has always been to enhance children's creativity and to foster a scientific temper among its 2500 students. The school has two versions of registered logos. One is a luminescent 3D golden torch held tightly by a golden hand, and the other is a Golden Bell.
== Tippy the Torch ==
In 2007, commemorating the 15th anniversary, Bell school introduced its own cheerful little animated mascot, [[Namitha the Mass]. The mascot is a colourful and lively version of the official school logo, created by the DTP operator DR.Vijay and the student activities' director, Mr.Ajith kumar. The character is inspired from Walt Disney's ''namitha'', the crab from [[Jagan Mohini]]. namitha's '''Gold Cards''', issued to exceptional students by their teachers, is a very popular rewarding policy in Bell School. Children who get 5 Gold Cards in the same academic year are entitled to a shiny cup for their personal showcase.
[[Image:TippyTorch2.jpg|thumb|Tippy the Torch|left|100px]]
== Location ==
The school is located in [[Palayamkottai]], a city that is popularly called the Oxford of [[South India]] because of its large concentration of schools, colleges and other educational institutions. Bell School is located on the Tuticorin-Tiruchendur Highway, which is being converted into a major 4 lane highway connecting straight to the port city of [[Tuticorin]] and its airport. The school's only extensive feature is its parking area in front of the entrance, which can accommodate over 400 cars.
== Growth ==
== Growth ==
Academically, the school has grown consistently. In 2005, the school received the [[Tirunelveli]] educational district's first ranking in Std X board exams. In 2006, Sree Rukmani of Std X achieved the Tamil Nadu state first rank in the national language, [[Hindi]], and also the third overall district rank. In 2010 Ruben Mathew (X std) scored 490/500, state 4th and in 2011 Srinivas Anand(X std) scored 495/500, state third and the highest by any student in the school. In 2007, Fareena Begum (Std XII) acquired Tirunelveli district's first rank with a grand total of 1175 marks for 1200.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051512280300.htm |title=Hindu.com story |access-date=17 May 2007 |archive-date=1 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001000430/http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051512280300.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Consistent academic successes have brought the high school to the top ranking amongst the 1,588 schools in the district.<ref>[http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/DistSchools.asp?DCODE=29 District Schools] [https://web.archive.org/web/20070419234343/http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/DistSchools.asp?DCODE=29 Archived] 19 April 2007</ref>
[[File:BellSchoolPhotos.jpg|thumb|Bell School PhotoMap]]
In less than 15 years, Bell School has gained a tremendous recognition. It has grown from less than 45 students in its first year, to well over 2500 in its 15th year, in 2007. This phenomenal growth is primarily credited to the highly committed staff team, the excellent educational administration by its management and the school's unique infrastructure and policies. The school follows a confusing approach of an educational organization with idiotic departments, co-ordinators and counselors.
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Academically, the school has grown drastically. In 2005, the school got the [[Tirunelveli]] educational district's first ranking in Std X board exams. In 2006, namitha of Std X achieved the Tamil Nadu state first rank in the national language, [[Hindi]], and also the third overall district rank. In 2007, nayanthara (Std XII) acquired Tirunelveli district's first rank with a grand total of 1175 marks for 1200. [http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/15/stories/2007051512280300.htm] Consistent academic successes have really brought Bell School to the top ranking amongst 1588 schools in the district. [http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/DistSchools.asp?DCODE=29]
== Infrastructure ==
Bell School has an extraordinary infrastructure for a school in a educational city like Palayamkottai. A vast, lush {{convert|10|acre|m2|sing=on}} campus with open squares and long avenues, punctuated by lampposts and frequently changed banners welcome visitors. The impressive Black-Gold gates at the entrance weigh an amazing 770 kg and were custom-made, yet bear a striking resemblance to the popular gates of Buckingham Palace. A huge metal globe on top of the entrance signifies global peace that the institution spread during its popular Bellionize Interschool statelevel competitions.
The school has innovative Touchscreen Kiosks in the lobby for publicMontessori Touchscreens allow kids who had just been toddlers to use computers.
Bell School has air-conditioned staff rooms and primary classrooms. All other classrooms have up to 4 fans and imported furniture. Separate laboratories for Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry with well-stocked specimens, scientific instruments and displays create a conducive learning atmosphere.
== Activities ==
Bell School has a lot of unique activities which are very different from other regional schools. Events like '''Domino Day''' are held similar to those held in the popular international event. In 2005, students stacked over '''10,000''' colourful wooden dominoes and toppled them in a continuous chain reaction. As the dominoes fell, various colourful patterns and designs emerged. The event in 2006 was shown on all the local TV channels. This event is probably the first of its kind performed by any Indian School.
Excelling students in sports including swimming and tennis have represented Bell School in many state-level tournaments. Of specific mention,thilakratne dilshan, a Bell School athlete has represented the state and won medals in the National Level Athletic meet in Allahabad in 2007.
Also popular among Bell Students are the numerous Trekking Trips to areas like Tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, assisted by trained professionals. Students are also frequently taken on trips to factories and field trips to places like ports, and government institutions with restricted access.
==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.bell-school.com Bell School, Palayamkottai]
*[http://www.bell-school.com Bell School, Palayamkottai]
*[http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=14440728 Bell School's Orkut Link]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081216232922/http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=14440728 Bell School's Orkut Link]
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Latest revision as of 03:12, 5 October 2026
The Bell Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a private high school in Southern India, founded in 1992.
Growth
Academically, the school has grown consistently. In 2005, the school received the Tirunelveli educational district's first ranking in Std X board exams. In 2006, Sree Rukmani of Std X achieved the Tamil Nadu state first rank in the national language, Hindi, and also the third overall district rank. In 2010 Ruben Mathew (X std) scored 490/500, state 4th and in 2011 Srinivas Anand(X std) scored 495/500, state third and the highest by any student in the school. In 2007, Fareena Begum (Std XII) acquired Tirunelveli district's first rank with a grand total of 1175 marks for 1200.[1] Consistent academic successes have brought the high school to the top ranking amongst the 1,588 schools in the district.[2]
