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State Level Chess Competition - Tamil Nadu held at Kallakurichi
State Level Chess Competition - Tamil Nadu held at Kallakurichi
Proud Achievement!
ST. ANTONY'S MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, GUDALUR proudly congratulates
NANDHANA SRI - GRADE 9
For securing 8th Position in State Level Chess Competition - Tamil Nadu held at Kallakurichi .
Your strategic brilliance & hard work made us proud!
Hearty Congratulations
District Level Winners Selected for State Level
District Level Winners Selected for State Level
PROUD MOMENT FOR ST. ANTONY'S
District Level Winners Selected for State Level!
Our athletes made us proud at the District Level Sports Meet:
Under 14 Boys
Edison Samuel - 1st Place in High Jump
Under 17 Girls
Shreya Sudeesh - 2nd Place in High Jump
Under 19 Boys
Shawn Aljo Mathew - 2nd Place in High Jump
Hearty Congratulations to all our Champions and our Physical Education teacher Mrs.Selvi Bindu for her constant guidance and support.We wish them all the best for the State Level Competition!
INTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS MEET 2026
INTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS MEET 2026 - MRC,WELLINGTON
Conducted by AHESSN (Association of heads of English Speaking schools in the Nilgiris)
Proud to share the results of the Athletics Meet 2026 held at MRC Wellington, conducted by AHESSN, where nearly 30 schools from Ooty, Kotagiri, Coonoor participated, and St. Antony's was the only school from Gudalur!
Our students competed with great spirit .
Edison Samuel - 100mts 2nd in heats & 5th in Finals, 4th in High Jump
Sam Gladson - 100mts 4th in heats, 5th in Hurdles
Virgil - 400mts 2nd in heats & selected for Finals
Surya Lochan - 10th in Discus
Al Rahman - 4th in Triple Jump Finals & 6th in High Jump
Shreya - 5th in High Jump
Hanna - Hurdles Finals 5th place
Pavithran - 800m 8th place
Rifla - 400mts 6th place
Heartfelt thanks to the Physical Education teacher Mrs. Bindu Mam for constantly guiding and encouraging the students.
Congratulations to all our athletes for making St. Antony's shine as a star .
ACHIEVERS OF CM TROPHY 2026
PROUD ACHIEVERS OF CM TROPHY 2026
We are immensely proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the CM Trophy 2026 - Chess Tournament.
1. Master. NITHISHKER P - Grade VIII
Winner - I Position - Nilgiris District Champion (Second Consecutive Year)
Selected for State Level Championship
2. Master. DHEEMANTH - Grade IX
Winner - II Position
3. Master. ABHIJITH - Grade VIII
Winner - III Position
4. Ms. OVIYA - Grade XI
Winner - III Position
The Management, Principal, Staff and Students of St. Antony's School, Gudalur wholeheartedly congratulate all the winners and their coach Mr.Junaise for bringing laurels to our school. We wish Master Nithishker P great success at the State Level.
Hearty Congratulations to all the Champions!
District Level Chess Tournament 2026-27!
Proud Moment for St. Antony's School, Gudalur!
We are delighted to share that our students have made us proud at the District Level Chess Tournament 2026-27!
Our Champions:
Under-11 (Boys)
Akshad - Winner
Under-14 (Boys)
Nitishker - Winner
Under-14 (Girls)
Treeza Abigail - Winner
Under-17 (Boys)
Gurusaran - Winner
Under-17 (Girls)
Nandhanasri - Winner
Oviya - Runner
Under-19 (Boys)
Kanesker - Winner
Under-19 (Girls)
Sahana - Runner
Hearty Congratulations to all our young masters for their dedication, focus and sportsmanship!
TABLE TENNIS - DISTRICT LEVEL TOURNAMENT
Venue:Anna Stadium
Date: 6th and 7th Aug 2026
St. Antony's Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Gudalur proudly celebrates the achievements of our students:
UNDER-14 CATEGORY
Girls Singles - Semi Finalist: _Treeza Abigail A_ - VIII
Girls Doubles - Semi Finalists: _Hari Priya - VI & Celine Fedora - VI
Boys Singles - *WINNER*: _Nithisker P_ - VIII
Boys Doubles - *WINNERS*: _Nithisker P - VIII & Sai Priyan B - VIII
UNDER-17 CATEGORY
Girls Singles - Semi Finalist: _Neha S_ - XI
Girls Doubles - *WINNERS*: _Neha S - XI & Eniya A - IX
Boys Singles - Semi Finalist: _Dheemant V_ - IX
Boys Doubles - Semi Finalists: _Dheemant V - IX & Navadeep Krishna - X
UNDER-19 CATEGORY
Girls Singles - Semi Finalist: _Subarna T_ - XII
Girls Doubles - *RUNNER UP*: _Subarna T - XII & Dhurga Lakshmi B - XII
Boys Singles - Semi Finalist: _Kaneskar P_ - XII
Boys Doubles - Semi Finalists: _Kaneskar P - XII & Surya Prakash - XII
Hearty Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making us proud!
SELECTED FOR STATE LEVEL - TABLE TENNIS AND BADMINTON
St. Antony's Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Gudalur
We are proud to announce our students selected for the State Level Tournament:
Under-14 Boys Singles - WINNERNithisker P - VIII
Under-14 Boys Doubles - WINNERS
Nithisker P - VIII & Sai Priyan B - VIII
Under-17 Girls Doubles - WI
BADMINTON
Under-17 Boys Doubles - WINNERS
Adhidev - IX & Sree Abinav M - IX
Hearty Congratulations & All the Best for State Level!
Congratulations to all our players
INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2026-27
We are proud to announce that the Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2026-27 was held on 22 Aug 2026 with great pride and solemnity. Our newly elected Cabinet Members -took the oath and received their badges, pledging to lead with honesty, discipline and service. Hearty congratulations to all our young leaders! Let’s together make this year a year of discipline and excellence.
CHECKMATE TO CHAMPIONS!
What a proud moment! Our Boys’ and Girls’ Chess Teams have emerged as CHAMPIONS in the Inter-School Chess Competition conducted by AHESSN at Crescent School (Boys) and Holy Innocents (Girls). Two teams. Two venues. One unbeatable spirit! Congratulations, Champions!
FROM ZONAL TO DISTRICT!
A proud moment for St. Antony’s School, Gudalur! Heartiest congratulations to our talented athletes who have been selected to represent our school at the District Level! Your dedication, hard work and determination have truly paid off. We are immensely proud of each one of you! Wishing our champions the very best for the District Level!
ZONAL MEET STARS!
A Proud Moment for St. Antony’s Matric. Hr. School, Gudalur!
Our talented students who participated in the Zonal Athletics Meet 2026-2027 at Ooty have showcased incredible dedication, discipline and sporting spirit
With 68 Medals - 22 Gold, 31 Silver, 15 Bronze + 2 Individual Championships, our athletes have made us beam with pride! 🇮🇳
OVERALL RUNNERS UP - ZONAL ATHLETICS MEET 2026-2027
A huge achievement for the entire St. Antony’s Athletics Team!
Every participant is a champion for stepping forward, giving their best and representing St. Antony’s with pride!
Well done, dear students!
Keep striving, keep shining and keep making St. Antony’s proud!
Special Congratulations to Mrs. Bindu, our Physical Education Teacher for her guidance and support behind this amazing achievement.
Proud of our Athletes!
INTERSCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 RESULTS
Venue:Crescent Castle public school,Ooty
Date: 6th and 7th Aug 2026
Under-11 - RUNNERS UP
Akshad - Blitz Champion & Board Winner,
Divyadharwin ,
Haridev - Board Winner,
Viyas,
Bhavish
Board Winners U11: Akshad, Haridev
Under-14 - WINNERS
Abijith - Blitz Champion & Board Winner,
Amalesh - Board Winner,
Abhay - Board Winner,
Sai Priyan,
Sai Prasad
Board Winners U14: Abijith, Amalesh, Abhay
Under-17 - WINNERS
Nithisker - Blitz Champion & Board Winner,
Amith,
Sidharth Sanju - Board Winner,
Navadeep - Board Winner
Board Winners U17: Nithisker, Sidharth Sanju, Navadeep
Under-19 - WINNERS
Gurusaran - Blitz Runner Up,
Kaneskar - Board Winner,
Sajith Kumar - Board Winner,
Deemanth - Board Winner,
Rakshith
Board Winners U19: Kaneskar, Sajith Kumar, Deemanth
Total Board Winners: 11
Total Blitz Champions: 3 - Akshad, Abijith, Nithisker
Blitz Runner Up: 1 - Gurusaran
Overall: U14, U17, U19 Champions + U11 Runners Up
Congratulations to all our player
Proud Moment for St. Antony’s! Our TT team has made history at the Zonal Tournament! We are the OVERALL CHAMPIONS Winners in U14, U17, U19 - Both Singles and Doubles Hearty congratulations to all our players !
INTER-SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Venue:Holy innocents school, Wellington
Date: 30th and 31st July 2026
We are extremely proud of our students for their outstanding performance!
UNDER 11
Team Members:
Thanishka.P,
Dhanshika - Board Winner,
Anushri,
Disha.K - Best Promising Award,
Blitz: Thanishka.P
UNDER 14
RUNNERS
Team Members:
Navdharshini.P,
Aashika.P,
Srita.M,
Yazhini.S - Board Winner,
Tracia Michael,
Blitz: Treeza Abigail - 2nd Place
UNDER 17
WINNERS
Team Members:
Oviya.A - Board Winner,
Nandhana Sri.K - Board Winner,
Riya.N - Board Winner,
Treeza Abigail,
Blitz: Nandhana Sri.K - 2nd Place
UNDER 19
RUNNERS
Team Members:
Nandana Nair,
Thanishka,
Sahana.S - Board Winner,
Dhurga Lakshmi.B,
Subarna.T,
Blitz: Oviya.A - _2nd Place
Hearty congratulations to all the winners and participants!
District Level Interschool Cultural Competitions
Venue:Ramakrishna Math, Ootacamund
Date:7th February 2026
A district level interschool cultural competitions were conducted at Ramakrishna Math,
Ootacamund on 7th February 2026 with participants from various schools.
We are excited to inform you that the following students from our institution have won accolades:
Outstanding Achievement
Arya R Secures 83 Marks in Tamil Talent Exam
Congratulations Oviya
Our student Oviya of Gr 10 secured First Level with 66 marks in the Tulir Aptitude Test 2025-2026 conducted by Tamil Nadu Science Mission, Nilgiri.Congratulations to Oviya!
Anti-Drug Awareness Rally
Career Guidance Session
Admission Open For Pre-KG
Chess Tournament Updates
Dates: 7‑9 November
Venue: Kinathukadavu, Tamil Nadu
Achievements:
Kanesker (Grade 11, FIDE Rating 1623) – highest‑rated player among Nilgiri school boys. And won a ₹5,000 cash prize.
Abijith MV (Grade 7) – 2nd best in Nilgiris, won a ₹2,500 cash prize.
The school proudly congratulates Kanesker & Abijith MV for their brilliant performance!
A Proud Moment: Tarunika’s Bharatanatyam World Record Achievement
Dear Parents,
We are gad to share the exciting news about Tarunika's
achievement in the 'Yuvakala Award 1 Minute Individual Talent
Show 24 Hours World Record Attempt'! Tarunika of Grade 9 has
been recognized by the Universe Book of World Records for her
exceptional talent and dedication to Bharatanatyam.
Congratulations!!
District Level Tournament
We're thrilled to announce the outstanding performances of our
students in
the recent district-level tournaments!
Table Tennis
Under 14
Singles: Nithisker P (Runner-up)
Doubles:Nithisker P & Sai Priyan B (Winner)
Under 19
Singles:Kanesker P (Lost in Semi-Finals)
Doubles:Kanesker P & Surya Prakash (Winner)
Badminton
Under 14
Singles:Sree Abinav M (Runner-up)
Doubles:Adharsh B & Abinav Krishna V (Lost in Semi-Finals)
Kudos to all the participants and our PT teacher Bindu ma'am for the hard work and dedication!
Investiture Ceremony 2025-2026
District Level Chess Competition
We are proud to announce that out of the 12 students who went
for the *District level chess competition held at CSI GEL
Memorial School, Ooty today, 11 students have qualified for the
State-level chess competition.
The Management, Principal, and staff of *St. Antony's
Matriculation Higher Secondary School-Gudalur congratulates the
whole team for their achievements.special appreciation to their
coach Mr.Junaise.
CHESS TEAM SHINES IN RECENT TOURNAMENTS
Gudalur,6/8/2025 - The chess team of St. Antony's Mat. Hr. Sec.
School has made the school proud by achieving outstanding
results in recent tournaments. The team's exceptional
performance has earned them top honors in various categories.
In the inter-school chess tournament conducted by the AHESSN
(Association of Heads of English Speaking Schools in Nilgiris)
from July 29th to August 1st, the boys' team emerged as
champions in the Under 14, 17, and 19 categories . The girls '
team also excelled, winning the team championship in the Under
17 category.
The school's chess team further solidified its dominance by
becoming the overall chess champions in the 7th Nilgiris
District Chess Tournament held at Unique Public School, Ooty on
July 20th and 21st.
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Nithisker P , a Grade 7 student, has been making waves in the
chess world. He won the overall championship in the open
category at both the Unique Public School ,Ooty tournament and
the Shri Shuklaji Kataria Memorial Rolling Trophy conducted in
April 2025.
In addition to these achievements, 12 students from the school
have won the zonal-level chess tournament and have been selected
to participate in the district-level chess tournament.
The school administration and their coach Mr.Junaise have
congratulated the students on their remarkable success, praising
their dedication, strategic thinking, and hard work. The team's
achievements are a testament to the school's commitment to
promoting chess and nurturing young talent.
District Level Chess Tournament Champions
We are thrilled to announce that our students have emerged as
the CHAMPIONS in both the boys and girls categories in the
recent district level chess tournament held at Rex school ,Ooty
on 8th August 2025.
The boys' team secured an impressive 25 points, while the girls'
team scored 18 points, showcasing their talent.The following
students participated
Akshad , Nithisker , Abhijith , Deemant , Gurusaran ,
Navadeep , Kanisker , Oviya , Nandhana , Treeza .
A huge congratulations to our talented students and their coach
for their dedication, hard work, and teamwork.
7th District Level Chess Tournament
Winners of Zonal chess competition
Women's Day Celebration
Events & Activities
UKG Graduation Ceremony 2026
Fastest Thirukural Teller
Akshad.K, a student of Grade 3 of ST. ANTONY'S MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, has earned multiple prestigious awards for his extraordinary skill in reciting Thirukkural verses.
In the recent Guinness World Book of Records event, he set a remarkable record titled “Fastest Thirukural Teller”, reciting 50 Thirukkural verses in just 56 seconds. This feat showcased his exceptional memory, focus, and linguistic mastery of Tamil literature.
He has received:
- Guinness World Book of Record Certificate of Appreciation
- Guinness World Book of Record Achievers Award for fastest Thirukural recitation
- Kingdom World Records Certificate as Record Holder for the fastest recitation of 50 Thirukkural verses while solving Rubik’s Cube
- Kingdom World Records Achievement titled Young Genius of Focus & Wisdom
- A special Thirukural Wisdom Fest certificate
Akshad’s achievement inspires others to pursue excellence in learning and cultural heritage. His dedication proves that with hard work and passion, remarkable feats are within reach.
Women’s Day Celebration
Celebrating Young Champions – Children’s Day Sports Awards 2025
St.Antony's Mat .Hr.Sec school, Gudalur, proudly presented certificates to all the achievers of Sports and Games 2025 on this Children's Day . The event celebrated the hard work, talent, and dedication of students who excelled in various sports and games, making the school community proud of their accomplishments.
Happy Children’s Day
French Workshop
Staff tour 2025
Zonal & District Level Achievers
ACKHY BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS (JBWR)
We are proud to share that Master K. Akshad , studying in Grade 3 of ST.Antony's Mat.Hr.Sec.School ,Gudalur has achieved a remarkable feat! He holds a record in the JACKHY BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS (JBWR) for presenting the maximum number of Thirukkural within 10 minutes.The online event was conducted on Aug 13th 2025. Heartfelt congratulations to him on this outstanding accomplishmen!
District Winner
District Level Athletics Team
Under-19 Wins Big!
| Event | Result | Participants | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×100m Relay | Silver | Vishnu Raj, Amrudheen, Sibin, Ashwin | Teamwork makes the dream work! |
| 4×400m Relay | Silver | Amrudheen, Ashwinth, Vishnu Raj, Sibin | — |
Under-17 Shines!
| Event | Result | Participants | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Jump | Bronze (3rd) | Al Rahman Kalis | — |
| 110m Hurdles | Silver | Sam Gladson | Selected for state level |
| 4×100m Relay | Bronze | Virgil, Prathap, Al Rahman Kalis, Sam Gladson | Speed and teamwork! |
Other Finalists
| Participant | Event | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Shreya | 400m | 5th |
| Kavin | 400m Hurdles | 4th |
| Virgil | Discus | 5th |
| Virgil | 400m | 4th |
| Yogesh | Javelin | 6th |
Medal Count
| Type | Count | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 9 | Shining bright! |
| Bronze | 5 | Bringing home the bronze! |
| Total | 14 | An impressive haul! |
Kudos to our athletes on their fantastic performance! Keep pushing limits and achieving greatness! Hats off to our Physical Education teacher Mrs. Bindu for her encouragement and guidance.
ONAM and Teachers Day Celebration
Chess Champion CM Trophy 2025
Proud Achievement
Heartfelt congratulations to our talented
student, Subarna, on achieving the prestigious Nilgiris District
Rank in SSLC! We are incredibly proud of your outstanding
accomplishment!
chess competition 2025
The Nilgiris District Open Chess Championship 2025 was held on April 19th at John Paul’s Auditorium, Gudalur, organized by Knights Chess Academy under the Nilgiris District Chess Association. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Kamlesh Kataria, NDCA President, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from across the district. St. Antony's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Gudalur is proud to share that our student Nithisker P emerged as the Open Category Champion, while Gurusaran also performed remarkably, securing a top position. In the Women’s Category, Treeza and Oviya clinched top honors. Special prizes were awarded in the Under-7, Under-9, and Under-12 categories, and participation medals were presented to all young players, creating lasting memories. The event was led by Chief Arbiter Mr. Junaise K K and concluded with a grand prize distribution ceremony attended by several dignitaries. The championship truly showcased the spirit of talent, sportsmanship, and unity in the Nilgiris.
Silver Jubilee Celebration - Highlights
A Proud Moment for St. Antony's Matriculation Higher Secondary School!
We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Principal, Mrs.Ramya Sudeesh, has been honored with the prestigious Best Principal Award from Tamilnadu Hr.Sec.Headmasters Association in a function held at Ooty on 8th December . This remarkable recognition celebrates her visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and the profound impact she has made in shaping young minds and guiding our institution toward excellence.
Congratulations, Ma’am, on this well-deserved achievement! Your success is an inspiration for us.
We are delighted to announce that our student, Adidev, has won the Abdul Majid Memorial Trophy in the singles badminton tournament held today at the Pandalur Badminton Club. Additionally, Affan and Shameem secured the runner-up positions in the doubles category. Congratulations to our talented players for their hard work and dedication, making us all proud!
First in District level high Jump under19 category
Selected for the state level
"Proud moments from the district-level chess competition! Our young champions have secured top positions and are now heading to the state level. Congratulations to all our medalists and participants for their dedication and hard work!"
"Teachers' Tour Vibes! Our management treated us to an
incredible adventure!Thank you !
We explored, laughed, and
bonded.
We're rejuvenated & ready to inspire!
Our Students have earned International FIDE ratings.
Congratulations to them!
We the Antonians are beaming with pride! Our students Nithisker and Gurusaran have earned International Ratings in the 1st KG Marar Memorial International Open FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament conducted at Calicut! Nithisker secured the 7th position and won a cash prize of Rs. 3000, while Gurusaran achieved the 12th position. FIDE ( Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the International Chess Federation.A big congratulations to Abijith, Sajith, and Navdeep as well for their participation and dedication. We are proud of each of you for representing our school at this prestigious event!
Our Young Athletes
Winners of Inter School Chess Tournament 2024-2025
Interschool Zonal Athletic Team
CM Trophy Chess Competition!
Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to share the fantastic news of our students '
remarkable achievements in the CM Trophy Chess
Competition! Out of 350 participants from various
boards, Gurusaran of 8th grade secured 1st place in the
district, winning a cash prize of Rs. 3000 and qualifying for
the state-level competition.
We are also proud of Kanesker (10th grade),
who secured 4th place, Nithisker (6th grade)
in 5th place, Dheemant (7th grade) in 6th
place, and Riya (9th grade) in the 7th
place.
Congratulations to all our talented students for their
outstanding performance!


























































































































































