INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1990 (Reg.No. 366/1990), the Gandhi Educational Trust has been established with the following objectives

To further the spread of education by setting up model schools, especially in backward areas.
To setup and manage allied facilities like hostels, libraries and vocational training centres.
To support - financially and otherwise - needy and deserving children from socially backward strata in their educational endeavours.
To contribute to popular awareness especially among youth-on various social, environmental and scientific issues through pamphlets, publications, seminars etc.
To encourage the creative impulse of the younger generation through competitions cultural programmes and group activities.

In pursuance of the above objectives, the Trust has taken its first nascent steps. At present, the Sunbeam Matriculation Higher Secondary School located at Vellore- under the management of the Trust is conducting classes from LKG to Std. XII. That the school has fulfilled a long felt need is testified by the whole hearted public support it has been receiving, making it the most quickly growing school in the area with more than 3500 children.

The Trust has also adopted more than 200 children of the neighbourhood, from economically weaker sections providing them free education.

The library, Computer centre, Gym and Language lab run by the Trust have proven to be a unique facility in a neighbourhood devoid of such facilities.

The Trust has conducted from time to time, public meetings, debates and literary and cultural meetings on different occasions. These have been particularly directed towards sensitising the local public on matters concerning science, environment and literature. The "SCIENCEBEAM" series of competitive examinations are held periodically to identify and encourage children.

The Trust is founded at the behest of motivated youth groups from I.I.T. Madras, Gandhigram Rural University and Vellore.

As is apparent, the Trust with its multifaceted development projects, relies on philanthropic individuals and organisations to provide support.

L. Kannan, B. Tech. T. Harigopalan, M.A., P.G.D.S.W.A.,

Founder Trustee Managing Trustee

TRUST MEMBERS

T. Harigopalan M.A., P.G.D.S.W.A L. Kannan B. Tech., Mr. Stanly Samuel D.E.O. (Retd.)

Founder & Managing Trustee Founder Trustee Advisor

Dr. Nagesh M.S., Ph.D., Ms. Thangaprakash M.A. M.Ed., Dr. Joan Arthi M.B.B.S.,

Trustee Trustee Trustee

PROFILE

The Sunbeam Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Recognised by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, K.Dis.No.3598/E7/2007) run by the Gandhi Educational Trust, Vellore is the pioneering efforts of academicians committed to developing individual excellence and leadership traits from an early age.

Sunbeam places emphasis on personality development. Sunbeam seeks to cultivate individual talents. Special attention is paid in Sunbeam to nuture education in an environment of breezy freedom and personal rapport.

MESSAGE FROM THE CORRESPONDENT

Sunbeam has developed as a school where we equip the modern child with three credentials viz. spiritual growth, growth for economic security and social responsibility.

We imbibe in every child the ability to take decisions, and enthusiasm to progress. Children with these qualities will sustain a growing society.

One important quality required for today's youth is confidence and self-reliance. We at Sunbeam nurture a dream in every child to grow with leadership qualities and organizing abilities. To make men and women of iron and steel is our motto.

We create awareness about the need for strong commitments. Our youngsters must be made to become complete citizens.

Sunbeam is a place where parents can be completely confident about both the academic and character development of the child.

T.Harigopalan

Correspondent

OUR MISSION

To Create dedicated teacher groups and serve the youth.
To impart good educational services to the community.
To imbibe good moral values in youth.
To inculcate in children the spirit to work very hard, cultivate friendship and help the needy.
To run honest schools.

LOCATION

Sunbeam is located in a beautiful setting amidst lush green environment surrounded by serene hill ranges on all the four sides. Built in a sprawling campus of 20 acres area with a building area of more than one lakh sq.ft. Sunbeam is situated on the Vellore-Chittoor trunk road, one and a half kilometers from the Katpadi railway station. Vellore is between Chennai and Bangalore, fast developing into a city. Sunbeam is situated 140 km. from Chennai and 190 km. from Bangalore.

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