A new star in the firmament of education blazed across the horizon in 2010, when the SMA Matriculation School in Kamarajar Nagar, Adaikalapattinam, Tirunelveli was established by the Correspondent Mr. G. Rajasekaran under the auspices of the “Ponnammal Educational Trust”. The historic first step on the journey towards excellence was taken with 70 students. Today the school has more than 1000 students and around 70 staff members.
Ponnammal Educational Trust was founded by Correspondent Mr G. Rajasekaran in the name of his grandmother Mrs. Ponnammal. They conducted a detailed research and study in all the villages in and around Pavoorchatram, Keelapavoor, Alangulam, Avudayanoor, Surandai, Reddiarpatti, V.K.Pudur and Kadayam. The study revealed the need for a Standard English Medium Education. In order to serve the society, SMA Matriculation School was founded. The sprawling and sylvan 40-acre surroundings of the school created the ideal ambiance for learning.
In the Year 2010, the Government of Tamil Nadu granted approval and recognition for running the School from L.K.G to VIII Std. In 2010, the school was started from L.K.G to VI Standard with strength of 70 students. In the very next year 2011, approval and recognition was granted by the Government of Tamil Nadu up to 10 Standard and classes have been started up to 8th standard with well trained teachers. Later in 2014, the school got the approval for Higher Secondary Education +1 and +2. Academic Year 2015-16, the first Batch of +1 shall be started with two groups namely Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology and the other one is Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science.
SMA epitomizes team spirit, where every individual works with a sense of dedication and commitment under the able guidance and supervision of the Correspondent Mr. G. Rajasekaran. The selfless effort and perseverance of the team has elevated the school to its present status. The Secretary and Principal Mageswari Rajasekaran and other Staffs form the core group displaying the amazing leadership qualities and missionary zeal, which constitute the hallmark of this institution. They have been the driving force behind the success of the schools. Academic brilliance alone will not suffice in today's ever evolving and a highly competitive world hence the school lays emphasis on the holistic development of the students by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and application of information technology and multimedia in the 'Teaching - Learning process'.
SMA is truly New Generation Educational Group committed to educate children for life and thus bring a change in the society. The school promoted by the “Ponnammal Educational” Trust represent the transformational stage of education, globally. This metamorphosis and learning philosophy practiced at SMA infuses traditional values into a progressive approach, equipping students to become independent, to adapt and excel in their chosen fields anywhere in the world. And it provides an ideal platform for children to learn with concerted attention.