FOUNDER
The founder of our school Smt. K. Savitri Ammal was born on 5th May 1898 as the third daughter of V. Krishnaswamy Iyer, who founded the Madras Sanskrit College, and many more institutions. She was taught at home, perhaps that is why she knew the importance of schools for children.
She was equally proficient in English, Tamil and Sanskrit. She wrote short stories, essays, articles, pen-sketches and reviews in both languages, and was also a remarkable translator. She translated Rt Hon’ble Sri V. S. Srinivasa Sastri’s Lectures on Ramayana and they have been published as RAMAYANA PERURAIGAL. She was a multifaceted personality, a writer, a vocal singer, veena player, and also played shuttle cock and bridge.
Our School was started and founded by her in 1958. She was firm in her view that education must reach everyone. She was President of the Vidya Mandir, Mylapore, from 1976 to 1985, and a Committee Member of the Lady Sivaswamy Iyer Girls’ High School from 1956 to 1982. And she also donated generously to these two schools and Venkataramana Dispensary (Ayurvedic College) and to the Madras University for conducting annual Endowment Lectures in memory of K. Balasubrahmania Iyer.
She was a wonderful storyteller, and told her grandnieces and nephews many stories ranging from Puranams, to Thomas Hardy and Scott, from Pratapa Mudaliar Charitram to Jayakanthan. She was an avid reader till the end.
She had no children of her own. But the numerous Savitri Boys and Girls shall keep her name alive by emulating her discipline, integrity, desire for learning, generosity, and striving for excellence in all that they do.
LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION
We are proud of our leaders who set examples and motivate younger members. Here are some leaders actively guiding current members through their leadership and mentorship, continuing the legacy of leadership succession in our school.
President
Our Presidents have been the guiding force behind our school’s vision and mission. Their leadership has been instrumental in shaping the educational environment that fosters excellence and holistic development.
SMT. K. SAVITRI AMMAL
1958 – 1992
SRI. B. RAMAMURTHY
1992 – 2008
SMT. CHITRA VENKATARAMAN
2008 – 2015
DR. SRI. R. KRISHNAMURTHI SASTRIGAL
2015 – 2016
JUSTICE K. CHANDRU (RETD.)
2016-2020
SMT. SHASHI SWARAN SINGH
Since 2020
Secretary
Our Secretaries have diligently worked behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation of the school. Their dedication and administrative acumen have been pivotal in supporting both the academic and extracurricular achievements of our students.
Dharmarakshamani, Padmabhushan Sri K Balasubramania Iyer
1958 – 1975
SRI. CHANDRASEKHARA IYER
1975 – 1988
SRI. B. RAMAMURTHY
1988 – 1992
SRI. B. MADHAVAN
1992 – 2014
Smt. Uma Narayanaswamy
2014 – 2017
Dr. T. Suresh
Since 2017
Headmaster
Our Headmasters have played a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of education at our school. Their commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning has left a lasting impact on countless students.