The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to a private matriculation school in Coimbatore after it allegedly forced parents to sign a stamp paper stating they would withdraw their child if academic performance were unsatisfactory.
Sources said the school, located in Venkitapuram, summoned the parents of a Class II student and compelled them to sign a legal document. The stamp paper stated that if their daughter failed to meet academic standards, the parents would voluntarily obtain a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the institution.
The incident sparked outrage on social media, prompting swift intervention by the District School Education Department. Officials issued a show-cause notice to the school, seeking an explanation.
In response, the school posted a clarification on social media, claiming the document was obtained without official approval and attributed the act to a class teacher, who has since been suspended.
Speaking to IANS, a senior official from the education department said, &ldquo;As soon as we were alerted, we contacted the school and directed them to ensure the child continues her education without any disruption. A show-cause notice has been served, and an inquiry will follow.&rdquo;
The incident has triggered widespread concern among parents in Coimbatore about the growing academic pressure on students.
Radhika Vijayaraja, mother of a Class II student, said, &ldquo;My daughter is a bright and active child who enjoys physical play. But the school doesn&rsquo;t promote sports and instead burdens students with intense academic pressure. She often finds her studies overwhelming.&rdquo;
Another parent, Chitralekha, called for a curriculum review. &ldquo;Even nursery, LKG, and UKG students are overloaded. The syllabus must be age-appropriate,&rdquo; she said.
The lack of physical education and sports infrastructure is another pressing issue. Saravanan, whose son is in Class 6, noted, &ldquo;Many private schools don&rsquo;t have proper playgrounds or PE teachers. The constant push for high marks fosters unhealthy competition and mental stress.&rdquo;
Affordability also remains a major concern. &ldquo;Parents turn to private schools for better quality education, but high fees and limited seats make access difficult. We need a fairer fee structure,&rdquo; said Sangeeta, another parent.
A senior official from the School Education Department said strict action would be taken against institutions that violate educational norms or exert undue pressure on students.
&mdash;IANS

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April 7, 2025 | 13:30 IST