Fortune
smiled
on
the
dedicated
nuns.
Prof.
Alexander
Zachariahs,
Mr.
Jose
Austin
and
Mr.
Palai
K.M.
Mathew,
the
inspired
young
men
of
the
area
gave
wholehearted
support
to
this
idea.
In
24th June
1973,
Presentation
Montessori
House
of
children
opened
the
gates
to
the
children
of
the
locality.
The
bungalow
within
the
compound
functioned
as
the
nursery
school
and
convent.
Sr.
Elizabeth
was
the
first
Headmistress
of
the
Montessori
School. Kamalam
was
the
first
helper
and
Rathi
was
the
first
girl
student.
The
total
strength
of
the
Montessori
School
was
sixteen.
As
there
were
no
English
Medium
Schools
in
the
vicinity,
there
was
a
dire
need
for
it
in
Chevayoor.
The
founders
wanted
to
run
it
along
Public
School
lines
with
the
friendliness
of
a
local
school.
The
idea
was
welcome,
for
the
aspirations
of
the
people
could
be
realized.
Thus,
the
Presentation
Central
School
was
established
under
the
able
guidance
of
Sr.
Roselit on
June
24th
1974. Christabel
was
the
first
teacher
there.
The
setting
up
of
the
school
was
a
daunting
task.
An
NOC
had
to
be
secured
from
the Govt. of Kerala.
The CBSE
pattern
was
adopted
following
NCERT
guidelines.
Prof.
Alexander
Zachariah
assisted
by
Mr.
Jose
Austin
and
Mr.
Palai
K.
M.
Mathew
worked
with
great
determination
for
getting
recognition.
Prof.
Vijaya
Madhavan
was
chosen
as
the
President
to
represent
the
Parents
to
develop
the
school
along
the
stipulated
guidelines.
Sr.
Roslit
was
the
first
Headmistress
of
the
school.
Sr.
Elizabeth
was
the
local
administrator.
Mr.K.
Balakrishnan’s
daughter,
Sreeja
S
Bal
was
the
first
child
admitted
in
class
I.
Brick
by
brick,
the
school
was
laying
a
strong
foundation
for
its
future
growth.
Year
after
year
new
classes
were
added.
The
Italian
Congregation
provided
funds
for
a
new
building.
A Yesudas-Nite
in
1983
added
to
this
fund.
Five
classrooms
were
constructed.
The
new
block
was
modeled
according
to
Central
School
Stipulation.
A
full-fledged
laboratory
was
set
up.
In
1983
the
first
batch
of
14
students
appeared
for
the CBSE
exams.
Mary
Cherian
secured
the
first
rank
in
the
state.
In
deference
to
the
wishes
of
the
people
and
the
particular
needs
of
the
time,
a
switch
over
to
the
Kerala
Board
was
initiated.
Mr.
Vijaya
Madhavan,
Mr.
Narayan
Dy.S.P,
Mr.
K.
Balakrishnan
of
Radiant
Batteries
and
other
prominent
parents
of
the
CBSE
executive
committee
worked
hard
for
the
switch
over.
With
the
persistent
effort
of
the
management,
PTA
Presidents
and
other
well-wishers,
in
1985
the
school
obtained
permanent
recognition
from
the
Kerala
Government
and
there
was
a
switch
over
to
SSLC
Board.
The
school
flourished and extended its domain.
In
2000,
the
Higher
Secondary
Section was added and it started functioning
in
the
newly
constructed
‘Mother Lucina
Memorial
block’.
All
these
years
the
school
has
maintained
a
record
of
cent
percent
pass.
From
’93
the
students
have
regularly
figured
in
the
merit
list.
The
97-98
batch
surpassed
all
expectations
and
brought
new
laurels
to
the
school
by
securing
9
Ranks.
The
school
has
been
fortunate
that
in
all
the
phases
of
its
development
the
most
suitable
Head
Mistress
was
at
the
helm
of
its
affairs.
Sr. Roselit
nursed
the
fledgling
school
and
took
meticulous
care
in
all
the
details
of
its
functioning.
When
Sr.
Leticia
took
charge
in
1979
she
had
to
tackle
with
many
problems
not
the
least
of
which
was
getting
N.O.C
by
the
Kerala
Board.
Under
her
dynamic
leadership
the
school
flourished.
In
1979
when
she
left
for
Italy
as
a
General
Councilor, Smt.
Komalavally
became
the
Head
Mistress.
A
retired
DEO,
she
brought
her
inimitable
style
of
functioning
and
the
school
spread
its
wings.
The
atmosphere
became
warm
and
friendly
with
the
correct
blend
of
liberty
and
control.
Sr.
Regina
was
the
next
Head
Mistress
who
followed
the
traditions
of
her
predecessors
with
her
deft
personal
touches.
Sr.
Roselit
is
the
present
Head
Mistress,
a
renowned
academician
and
at
the
same
time,
an
icon
of
love
and
affection.
Under
her
able
guidance,
the
school
has
grown
to
further
heights.
With
her
warm
and
caring
attitude,
and
motherly
care
for
the
students,
the
school
has
become
a
happy
family
with
the
students,
parents
and
teachers
interacting
with
each
other
towards
making
the
school
one
of
the
best
educational
institutions
in
Kerala.
