Jayam Matric Higher Secondary School, situated in Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi District, is a premier institution committed to providing holistic education that blends academic excellence with moral values. The school creates a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential, develop critical thinking skills, and grow into responsible global citizens.
The Jayam school has been divided into four houses for the purpose of developing good competitive spirit of sportsmanship among the pupils. The four houses are named after the great ancient South Indian Kingdoms viz. Cheran, Cholan, Pandian and Pallavan. Each house has a House Master and House Mistress. All the houses will function based on the guidance of sports Secretary, Joint Secretary, House Captain and Vice-Captain, Cultural Competitions, Sports quiz Competitions and spots events are conducted on inter house basis. Every child is given an opportunity to bring out the best talent in him/her in Athletics, Basketball, Hockey and Football.
| Name of the House | Symbol | Colour |
|---|---|---|
|
Cheran
|
Bow & Arrow
|
Red |
|
Cholan
|
Tiger
|
Blue |
|
Pandian
|
Fish
|
Green |
|
Pallavan
|
Lion
|
Yellow |
The Cheras were an ancient Dravidian royal dynasty of Tamil origin. Their core territory was in Kerala, while the later rise of the Pallavas pushed them out of Tamil Nadu.
However, they did establish a capital at Vanchi, which was known by the Romans as Muzris after an active sea-borne trade sprang up between the two powers.
Chola dynasty, South Indian Tamil rulers of unknown antiquity, antedating the early Sangam poems (c. 200 CE). The dynasty originated in the rich Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. Uraiyur (now Tiruchchirappalli) was its oldest capital.
Pandya dynasty, Tamil rulers in the extreme south of India of unknown antiquity (they are mentioned by Greek authors in the 4th century BCE). The Roman emperor Julian received an embassy from a Pandya about 361 CE. The dynasty revived under Kadungon in the early 7th century CE and ruled from Madura (now Madurai) or farther south until the 16th century.
Pallava Dynasty was a pastoral tribe who ruled the southern parts of India for almost 500 years. Pallava dynasty conquered the region of Thondaimandalam that was located at Pallavapuri, The Pallava rulers established their kingdom on the ruins of the eastern part of the kingdom of the Satvahanas.
