Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Vadavucode

Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School[1] is a senior secondary school situated in the village of Vadavucode, Kerala, India. The school was started by social worker Kadayath Pyli Abraham. His brother K P Pathrose who was also a high court advacate led a huge role in the founding of the school. The legendary teacher Sri K A Abraham, popularly known as Kurisinkal Abraham, was the son in law of the founder. He played a leadership role in the success of the school during the 1960s till 1973. In 1969, Sri K A Abraham - then Head Master - was honoured by the country by selecting him as 'the best teacher of the year'. Sri V V Giri, President of India conferred on him the honour during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, New Delhi on 15 August, 1969. This national recognition conferred on Sri K A Abraham by the President of India was widely reported in the press and celebrated with great vigour in Vadavucode village by all sections of the society.

Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School
Location
Vadavucode
,
Kerala

India
Coordinates9.986°N 76.429°E / 9.986; 76.429
Information
TypePublic Secondary
Established1938
School districtErnakulam
Grades5–12
Enrollment1,817 (2009-10)
CampusRural
WebsiteRMHSS Vadavucode

History

The founder of Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School was Kadayath Pyli Abraham. Alice Paul, daughter in law of Mr Kadyath Paili Abraham later became the principal of the school following his early demise in 1940. His daughter Dr Elizabeth was also the manager of the school. He came from a Syrian Christian family from Vadavucode known as Kadayath Karuthedath Thollassery which traces its roots to Udayamperoor .The ownership of the school was handed over to Catholicate and M D Schools corporate management by his son K A Paul in 1989.

The school was given the name of Rama Varma XV (27 December 1852 – 1932) (Raja Rama Varma), also known as Rajarshi, of Cochin state.[2] He was enthroned as Maharaja on 23 October 1895 and abdicated in 1914. His son Rao Sahib I.N. Menon allowed starting an upper primary school at Vadavucode.

Location

The school is situated in a small village, called Vadavucode, 21 km from Kochi. Nearest villages are Pancode, Puthencruz, Kolenchery.

Courses

Upper primary and high school sections along with higher secondary courses under the following streams.

Biology ScienceCommerceHumanities
EnglishEnglishEnglish
Hindi / MalayalamHindi / MalayalamHindi / Malayalam
PhysicsBusiness StudiesHistory
ChemistryBusiness StudiesPolitical Science
BiologyComputer ApplicationSociology
MathematicsEconomicsEconomics

Availability of seats in batches of higher secondary classes:

BatchesNo of batchesNo of seatsGovt. seats *Community Quota seats **Management seats ***
Biology Science2100602020
Commerce150301010
Humanities150301010
Total42001204040

* Including SC/ST and Sports Quota seats ** Reserved for Orthodox students on the basis of merit *** Admitted by a committee appointed by corporate manager

Teachers and students of the first upper primary batch (1939). First Row (sitting)P C Pathrose, Poothakuzhiyil Poulose, Name Unknown . The teachers (sitting) are P.P.Varghese, K.P. Abraham, Parangeth Paily Poulose, Mothaikkara Narayana Pillai. Third row(Standing) Name unknown, Name unknown, Mrs Sarakutty (Mrs K A Abraham), Puthedathil, Dr Elizabeth (Former Manager), K K Thomas (Kizhakkedath). K A Vargheese ( Kizhakkedath), MK Mathew(Maripadavil), Varrier, Fr CP Abraham, Name Unknown, MM Mathai, KP Ulahannan.
School staff, from the early 1940s

Clubs

Higher secondary

  • National Service Scheme
  • Bhoomithra Sena Scheme
  • SEED Club
  • Nanma Club
  • Career Guidance and Counseling Club
  • Souhrida Club
  • Additional Skill Acquisition Programme
  • Parliamentary Literacy Club
  • Tourism Club
  • MGOCSM
  • Nature Club
  • National Green Corps
  • Social Service League

High school

  • National Cadet Corps
  • Scouts & Guides
  • Junior Red Cross
  • Vidhyarangam sahithyavedhi
  • Science Club
  • Electronics Club

See also

References
  1. "List of schools, Ernakulam".
  2. Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School
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