Mary Giri Vidya Mandir Punalur 1.2

Mary Giri Vidhya Mandir, the landmark of Punalur was founded by the

great missionary and educationist (Late) Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathias Kappil, First

Bishop of Punalur Diocese, in 1972. Intially the school followed central

and state syllabi. By that time this was the only English Medium School

and was catering to the education needs of the students fraternity in and

around Punalur. The School had a strength of above thousand students.

As the years rolled by the school concentrated completely on central

syllabus and shifted its location from St. Goretti premises to

chemmanthoor, near the municipal stadium.

Now the school is affiliated to ICSE vide Affiliation No. KE 129 and

conducts classes from play class to standard X. His Excellency Rt. Rev.

Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan is the patron and Rev. Dr. Christy Joseph is the

Director. The School has five buses playing on different routes to meet the

transportation needs of the students. The school has well equipped and

modernised laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and computer. A

well maintained Library meets the needs of the students as well as the

teachers. To keep pace with the digital revolution, we have installed smart

class rooms where students can experience Audio-Visual learning. We

have Abacus classes on Saturdays to ease the learning of Mathematics. We

have installed App. Cook Technologies for easier communication with the

students. Mrs. Beena Ignatius, former Principal of St Goretti H.S.S is the

principal. She has more than four decades of experience in academic and

administrative activities.

Yoga, Karatte, dance, music and instrumental music like organ and guitar

classes are conducted for the benefit of the children. A bunch of dedicated

teachers are always there to help the students in curricular and extra –

curricular activities.

Sports and games are given due weightage and proper training is given at

all levels.