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Our Story<\/h2>\n

Our emphasis is not solely on acquiring knowledge but also on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. We encourage students to explore various subjects, ideas, and perspectives, enabling them to discover their interests and passions.<\/p>\n

Throughout their schooling journey, students are supported in their personal growth and development. They are provided with opportunities to build essential life skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Our school environment nurtures their emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness, ensuring they are well-prepared to face challenges and embrace opportunities in the future.<\/p>\n

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Founders History<\/h2>\n

Every person has a vision and it’s a vision which enlightens the world. Maria Nursery & Primary School was born on 18th April 2004. A vision of our Founder, Mrs. Hilda Francis has turned into reality on this day, when Rev. Fr. V. Chinnappan inaugurated our school. Now the school is sixteen years old.<\/p>\n

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Correspondent<\/h2>\n

Our Correspondent, Mr. F.John was born on 4th\u00a0\u00a0February 1951 at Vellore. He did his schooling at St. Mary\u2019s Higher Secondary School, Madurai and Post Graduation at Madura College, Madurai. On completion of Post Graduation, he joined Indian Overseas Bank in October 1974.\u00a0\u00a0He is a Retired Bank Manager.<\/p>\n

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Principal’s Welcome Note<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our Principal, Mrs. Lilia John, was born on 25th February, 1960 at Bangalore. She did her schooling at St. Francis Xavier\u2019s Convent and college at St. Mount Carmel, Bangalore. She did her Montessori Course at IMTC (Indian Montessori Training Centre), Bangalore. She completed B.Ed., at Annamalai University & DECE (Diploma in Early Childhood Education)\u00a0 at Indira Gandhi University.<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/strong>She had worked in esteemed schools like Jeevana School ICSE Madurai, Campian\u00a0 Anglo Indian Hr. Sec. School (Anglo Indian Board), Tiruchirapalli and Kamala Niketan CBSE School, Tiruchirapalli. She has a vast work experience of 35 years in teaching.<\/p>\n

\u200bShe has great love & passion towards children.\u00a0 She is good in handling kids & a good friend to parents. She has a good rapport among children and parents. \u00a0She\u00a0 makes\u00a0 children\u00a0 love\u00a0 their school life and enjoy coming to school.<\/p>\n

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Philosophy<\/h2>\n

Maria Nursery & Primary School strongly believes that each child of God has been blessed with the same unique talent. It’s up to the school to extract and show the world of what each child is capable of. We believe this and fine tune each child to face this challenging world.<\/p>\n

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School History<\/h2>\n

Every person has a vision and it’s a vision which enlightens the world.
Maria Nursery & Primary School was born on 18th April 2004. A vision of\u00a0our Founder, Mrs. Hilda Francis \u00a0has turned into reality on this day, when Rev. Fr. V. Chinnappan inaugurated our school. Now the school is sixteen\u00a0years old.<\/p>\n

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Meet Our Staff<\/h2>\n

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