Balsam Academy is a unit of the Balaram Memorial Trust, established in 2004 as the result of a vision by a small group of individuals who recognised the challenges faced by mainstream schools in providing adequate services to a diverse student population, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and with differing beliefs, languages, and behavioural approaches. The name "Balsam" reflects the school's commitment to nature in all aspects of its operations.
With a team of qualified and passionate facilitators, Balsam Academy's Governing Body is dedicated to supporting and guiding students, leading to far-reaching positive impacts not only for the school community but also for families and the broader society. Looking ahead, the Governing Body aims to:
| MRS. SAROJA. V.B | MANAGING TRUSTEE |
| MRS. ASHA RANI BALARAM | CO-MANAGING TRUSTEE |
| MR. SUNDAR. K | TREASURER |
| MS. ANITHA. R | SECRETARY |
The School Management Committee is an officially constituted body approved by the school's Board of Trustees. The SMC is accountable to the school and its community, acting in the best interests of the institution and all its stakeholders. Members serve a term of three years.
Subject to the overall control of the Trust, the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the School Management Committee shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
| Name | Designation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Saroja. V.B | Chairperson | Entrepreneur |
| Mr. Prabakaran. B | Ex-officio Secretary | Principal |
| Ms. Spurthi Naidu | Management Representative | Human Resource Manager |
| Mr. Veeramurugan | Board Representative | Principal |
| Mr. Amit Kumar | Board Representative | Principal |
| Ms. Nadhiya. D | Teacher Representative (Internal) | Teacher |
| Ms. Kalpana. S | Teacher Representative (Internal) | Teacher |
| Ms. Vanitha. P | Parent Representative | Entrepreneur |
| Mr. Billy Sadhu Sharma.K | Parent Representative | Engineer |
| Mr. Thangapandiyan | Member - CA | Tax Management Consultant |
| Ms. Latha Shanmuga Raj | Member - Representative | Retd. Agricultural Officer |
| Dr. Vimal Prabhakaran | Member - Doctor | Doctor |
| Ms. Vidya S | Teacher Representative (External) | Assistant Professor - VIT |
| Dr. Balaji. E | Teacher Representative (External) | Sr. Assistant Professor |
To oversee and provide strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and align the school's functioning with its vision, mission, and CBSE guidelines.
To ensure continuous academic improvement and adherence to the CBSE School Quality Assessment and Assurance (SQAA) framework.
| Management Representative | Ms. Starlet Vincent |
| Principal | Mr. Prabakaran B |
| Team Leader | Mr. Manimaran S |
| Scholastic Heads and Asst. Scholastic Heads | English: Ms. Sumi Glancy & Mr. Albin Antony |
| Tamil: Ms. Sujatha R & Ms. Sudha P | |
| Hindi: Ms. Komal Grover | |
| Math: Ms. Fathima G & Ms. Nadhiya D | |
| Science: Ms. Gomathy P & Ms. Rony Joseph | |
| Social Science: Ms. Arul Selva Priya V & Ms. Mubarak H A | |
| Co-scholastic Head | Ms. Keerthana G |
| Assessment and Evaluation Team | Ms. Resma K B, Ms. Saritha P & Special Educator |
| Co-Curricular Team | Mr. Suresh Kumar and Mr. Dinesh Kumar M |
| Counsellor | Ms. Ayshath Safwana |
| Admin Representative | Mr. Delhi Babu A |
| IT Staff | Mr. Pradeep Raj D |
| Parent Representatives | Pre-primary: |
| Primary: Ms. Yamini Yogalakshmi K (Diya Shree V – G3B) | |
| Middle: Ms. Uma S (Priyadharshini S – G7A) | |
| Secondary: Ms. Vidhya S (Olivia Marshal – G9A) | |
| Teacher Representatives | Kindergarten: Ms. Pavithra G & Ms. Hajeera Begum A |
| Pre-primary: Ms. Revathi S & Ms. Keerthana G | |
| Primary: Ms. Kruthika A & Ms. Shanmugapriya | |
| Middle: Ms. Kalpana S & Ms. Bennisa P | |
| Secondary: Ms. Hemalatha U | |
| Student Representatives | Primary: Eashwar Varun (G5B) |
| Middle: Subasree S (G8A) | |
| Secondary: Rudrasri S (G10B) | |
| Secondary: Mohammed Obaidullah A I (G10A) |
To strengthen the partnership between parents and teachers, nurturing a collaborative approach to students’ holistic development.
| School Expertise | Ms. Starlet Vincent |
| Management Representative | Mr. Damodiran P |
| Kindergarten | Ms. Kausalya (Sabarish H - LKG A) |
| Ms. Priyadharshini C (Uthithna S P - UKG B) | |
| Ms. Pavithra G & Ms. Hajeera Begum A | |
| Pre-Primary | Ms. Swathi R (Yughan Hari R - G1) |
| Ms. Sathya V (Aswin Kumar P S - G2B) | |
| Ms. Revathi S & Ms. Keerthana G | |
| Primary | Ms. Mohanya K S A (Kirithick S - G5B) |
| Mr. Venmani S (Venbha V G - G5A) | |
| Ms. Shanmugapriya S & Ms. Kruthika A | |
| Middle | Mr. Venkatesan B (Subin V - G6C) |
| Ms. Nirmala B (Loshini M - G6A) | |
| Ms. Kalpana S & Ms. Bennisa P | |
| Secondary | Ms. Kalaivani S (Mokshitha S K - G9B) |
| Ms. Vijayalakshmi R (Dhanvanth S - G9C) | |
| Ms. Hemalatha U |
To ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This committee creates a culture of safety and security, building trust and preparedness among the school community.
To ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for students and staff.
| Parent Representative Walaja | Mr. Gnanavel S (Mohnish G - G5B) |
| Parent Representative Walaja | Mr. Madhanraj R (Roshan M - G6A) |
| Parent Representative Arcot | Ms. Kalaiselvi V (Sharvesh V - G5A) |
| Parent Representative Arcot | Ms. Malathi S (Lakshana D - G7B) |
| Parent Representative Ranipet | Mr. Shankar K (Sangamithra S - G9B) |
| Parent Representative Ranipet | Mr. Arun Kumar D (Arshan Kumar A - G6C) |
| Parent Representative Sipcot | Mr. Kalaiselvan J (Bhagath K - G7B) |
| Parent Representative Sipcot | Ms. Logeshwari P (Kayan R V - G4B) |
| Teacher Representative Walaja | Ms. Revathy V |
| Teacher Representative Walaja | Ms. Pooja S I |
| Teacher Representative Arcot | Ms. Sudha K |
| Teacher Representative Arcot | Ms. Navyul Asheeka M |
| Teacher Representative Ranipet | Ms. Vijayalakshmi S |
| Teacher Representative Ranipet | Ms. Kalaivani P |
| Teacher Representative Sipcot | Ms. Priyadarshini N |
| Teacher Representative Sipcot | Ms. Sameera Jasmine Z |
To prepare the school community for potential disasters and ensure effective response and recovery measures.
| Role | Members / Representatives | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Principal Mr. Prabakaran B |
Overall oversight, leadership in planning and execution of disaster management activities. |
| Vice-Chairperson | Vice Principal Ms. Mubarak H A |
Supports the Chairperson, ensures implementation of plans and communication. |
| SDMC Coordinator | Head of Operations Mr. Delhi Babu A |
Coordinates planning, training and drills; monitors compliance and progress. Oversees operations, conducts audits, liaises with external agencies and drives improvement plans. |
| Relief / Disaster Expert Advisor | Dr. Ganapathy (VIT University) | Provides expert advice on disaster risk reduction, recovery, and resilience measures. |
| District Administration Liaison | Mr. Karthikeyan, VAO, Mukundarayapuram | Coordination with local revenue and administration bodies. |
| Fire Service Representative | Mr. Arasu G, SIPCOT Fire Station | Fire safety inspection and conducts fire safety drills. |
| Police Department Representative | Mr. Baskaran, Ranipet Police Station | Security during emergency evacuations, maintaining law and order. |
| Health Department Representative | Mr. Murali, Block Health Inspector, Lalapet | Health advisories, disease outbreak management. |
| Cyber Cell Liaison | Mr. Baskaran, Ranipet Police Station | Assistance in managing cyber threats and legal procedures related to digital safety. |
| Awareness & Warning Team |
Admin Block: Mr. Thanigachalam S Ms. Hajeera Begum Ms. Navuful Asheeka M Lab Block: Mr. Vikram S Academic Block - Ground Floor: Ms. Syama Ms. Pavithra G 1st Floor: Ms. Saritha P Ms. Bharathi P 2nd Floor: Ms. Fathima G Ms. Bavya A |
Responsible for the timely communication of alerts and warnings. |
| Evacuation Team |
Admin Block: Ms. Meenakshi T K Mr. Havas Ahsan Haque Lab Block: Mr. Dinesh Kumar M Ground Floor: Ms. Revathi S Ms. Kalaivani S 1st Floor: Ms. Kalpana S Ms. Nadhiya D 2nd Floor: Ms. Sumi Glancy Ms. Resma KB |
Facilitates safe and swift evacuation during emergencies. |
| Search and Rescue Team |
Admin Block: Mr. Nantheep Kumar S Mr. Thanigachalam T Mr. Ashwin Kumar G Lab Block: Ms. Saraswathy S Mr. Munisamy P Academic Block - Ground Floor: Ms. Farhana Begum J Ms. Priyadharshini N Academic Block - 1st Floor: Mr. Suresh Kumar S Ms. Keerthana G Ms. Shanmuga Priya S Academic Block - 2nd Floor: Mr. Raghul V Ms. Gomathy P |
Searches for missing individuals and performs rescue operations. |
| Fire Safety Team |
Bus Transport Personnel Admin Block: Mr. Sathiyaraj R Ms. Saraswathy S Lab Block: Mr. Dinesh Kumar M Mr. Vikram S Academic Block - Ground Floor: Ms. Kruthika A Ms. Priyadharshini K Ms. Syama U P Academic Block - 1st Floor: Mr. Anand S Ms. Thirumagal K Academic Block - 2nd Floor: Ms. Hemalatha U Ms. Bavya A |
Prevents and manages fire-related incidents. |
| Site Security Team |
Mr. Damodiran P Mr. Prabakaran B Ms. Mubarak H A Mr. Pradeep Raj D |
Ensures campus security and controls access during crises. |
| School Safety Team |
Facility Manager Mr. Sathiyaraj R Safety Officer Mr. Raghul V Support Staff Ms. Saraswathy S Ms. Nalini S Ms. Indirani A Teacher Representatives Ms. Pavithra G Ms. Kalaivani P Student Representatives Thanesha U V (G9A) Poojith Pandi B (G9C) Mohammad Areeb A N (G10B) |
Overall monitoring of the school environment and infrastructure safety. Facility Manager:Mr. Sathiyaraj R Manages daily infrastructure checks, ensures equipment maintenance, and supervises repairs and visitor controls. Safety Officer:Mr. Raghul V Conducts risk assessments, organises drills, trains stakeholders on emergency protocols, and reports incidents. Support Staff:Ms. Saraswathy S Maintains cleanliness, assists during drills, offers basic first aid, and monitors restricted areas. Teacher Representatives: Perform classroom and corridor safety checks, guide students on safe practices, assist in evacuations, and report concerns. Student Representatives: Promote safety awareness among peers, support drills, report unsafe behaviors, and assist younger students. |
| Medical & First Aid Team |
School Nurse - Ms. Shamala S Ms. Sujatha R Ms. Sudha P Ms. Navuful Asheeka M Ms. Meenakshi T K |
Provides initial medical support and emergency care. |
| Flood & Monsoon Safety Team |
Social Science Teachers Ms. Mubarak Ms. Lalitha S Student Volunteers Mokshitha S K (G9B) Kapilesh T (G10B) |
Preparedness and action during floods and heavy rains. |
| Earthquake & Structural Safety Team | Facility Manager Mr. Sathiya Raj R |
Ensure structural safety, identify and mark safe zones, inspect for damage, and conduct regular earthquake drills. |
| ICT Department |
ICT Department Mr. Pradeep Raj D Mr. Anand S |
Promote cyber safety, conduct awareness sessions, and handle online threats. |
| Psycho-Social Support Team |
Counsellor
Trained Teacher Volunteers Ms. Sudha K Ms. Thirumagal K Ms. Sudha P Ms. Rony Joseph Ms. Komal Grover |
Post-trauma care, emotional well-being programs, and peer support networks. |
| Community Link Team |
Head of Operations Mr. Delhibabu A Mr. Thanigachalam S Parent Volunteers Mr. Anbazhagan K (Dwarakesh A – G9C) Ms. Gayathri K (Sukesh P - G8A) Ms. Ramya K (Giridhar M - G10B) |
Coordinate timely communication with families and the community during emergencies. |
| Bus Safety Team |
COLUMBUS: Ms. Bharathi P CHALLENGER: Ms. Komal Grover VOYAGER: Ms. Hajeera Begum A EXPLORER: Ms. Sameera Jasmine Z ATLANTIS: Ms. Shanmuga Priya S ENDEAVOUR: Ms. Gayathri P DISCOVERY: Ms. Kalaivani P BEATLE: Ms. Sudha K |
Ensure safe evacuation and headcount of bus students during emergencies. |
To create a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment through structured mechanisms that address grievances and uphold dignity for all stakeholders—students, parents, and staff.
| Committee | Coordinator / In-Charge | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) | Homeroom Teachers | Handles academic, behavioural, infrastructural, and emotional concerns reported by students. |
| Parent Grievance Redressal Cell (PGRC) | Head of Operations | Addresses queries or concerns related to academic support, communication gaps, safety, facilities, and school policies. |
| Staff Grievance Redressal Committee (StGRC) | HR Officer | Facilitates resolution of professional grievances, inter-staff concerns, leadership feedback, or workplace dissatisfaction. |
| Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH Committee) | Principal and Vice-Principal | Deals with complaints related to sexual harassment at the workplace as per POSH Act, 2013. |
| Child Protection Committee (POCSO Committee) | Principal and Vice-Principal | Ensures protection of children from sexual offences and implements child safety measures as per POCSO Act, 2012. |
| Anti-Bullying and Anti-Ragging Committee (ABARC) | SCB Head | Prevents and addresses bullying, peer harassment, or any physical/mental intimidation. |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Submission | Grievance Form, worry box, or verbal communication to committee members. |
| Acknowledgement | The complaint is acknowledged within 48 hours. |
| Preliminary Review | Concern is assessed and classified (minor/major, urgent/standard). |
| Hearing & Mediation | Confidential hearing with stakeholders involved. |
| Resolution | Corrective actions initiated, and the response is communicated. |
| Follow-up | Optional check-in with the complainant post-resolution. |
| Report | Record the grievances along with the resolution taken. |
To empower students by nurturing leadership skills and promoting active participation in school governance, decision-making, and community building.
| House | Advisors | Co-Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| House of Alpines | Ms. Vijayalakshmi S | Ms. Thirumagal K |
| House of Grands | Ms. Kasthuri Bai A | Ms. Kalaivani P |
| House of Himalayans | Ms. Bavya A | Ms. Revathy V |
| House of Tylers | Ms. Lalitha S | Ms. Krishnapriya P R |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| School Captain | Mohammad Areeb A N - G10B |
| School Vice-Captain | Jayashri - G10A |
| Sports Captain | Andrew Kinsley A - G10B |
| Beyond Academics Captain | Balayohith R - G10B |
| Secretary | Vibushitha S - G10A |
| Treasurer | Harosh P - G10B |
| House | House Captains | House Vice-Captains |
|---|---|---|
| Alpines | Aishwarrya Nivasini J S - G9A | Dhanvanth S - G9C |
| Grands | Poojith Pandi B - G9C | Stina I - G9A |
| Himalayans | Nishal V - G9B | Mokshitha S K - G9B |
| Tylers | Madhusree M - G9B | Manu Shri V - G9C |
To create an environmentally conscious school community and implement sustainable practices in daily operations.
| Role | Member |
|---|---|
| Facility Manager | Mr. Sathiya Raj R |
| Campus Upkeep Head | Ms. Saraswathi S |
To ensure the overall well-being of students and staff by promoting physical health, mental wellness, and nutritional awareness, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and healthy school environment.
| Role | Members / Representatives |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | Ms. Shamala S |
| School Counsellor | Ms. Ayshath Safwana |
| Teacher Representatives | All Homeroom Teachers |
| Parent Representatives |
Dr. Meenakshi G (Dheeshith Vaibhav S - G3B) Dr. Sakthivel M (Shanthan Sai M - G3A) |
| Student Representatives |
Kaarunya M - G8B Sukesh P - G8A Dwarakesh A - G10B Sadana R - G10A |
The committee/group is tasked with developing strategies for improving student outcomes, integrating innovative technology, nurturing creativity and creating a research-oriented environment.
| Domain | Member / Organisation |
|---|---|
| Science | Ms. Nirmala, VIT |
| Technology | Otomatiks |
| Research | VIT |
| Arts | Mr. Gururaj, NIT, Trichy |
| Math | Smart C |
| Parent Volunteer | Mr. Senthil Kumar K (Thanvi S - G4A) |
| Student Volunteer | Dhafiya Sana F - G10A |
To promote cultural diversity, artistic expression, and creative talents among students.
This committee enhances creativity, self-expression, and cultural awareness, contributing to the overall personality development of students.
To enhance the professional growth and well-being of teachers, ensuring a motivated and high-performing faculty.
This committee promotes a culture of lifelong learning and professional satisfaction among teachers, leading to improved teaching quality.
To foster lifelong connections between the school and its alumni, promoting mutual growth and contribution.
| Designation | Member |
|---|---|
| Staff Representative | Mr. Prabakaran B |
| President | Mr. Subhash Chandra Bose K B |
| Vice-President | Mr. Pavan B |
| General Secretary | Ms. Lavanya P |
| Asst. General Secretary | Mr. Vijay K |
| Treasurer | Mr. Gokul K S |