Chennai, April 8, 2025
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to a private school in Coimbatore after reports emerged that the institution allegedly forced parents to sign a stamp paper declaring they would voluntarily withdraw their child if she did not perform well academically.
According to sources, the administration of a reputed private matriculation school located in Venkitapuram allegedly summoned the parents of a Class 2 student and compelled them to sign a legal document.
The stamp paper stated that if their daughter failed to meet academic expectations, the parents would voluntarily obtain a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the school.
The incident quickly gained attention on social media, prompting the District School Education Department to step in.
Officials promptly issued a show-cause notice to the school, demanding an explanation.
In response, the school administration posted a clarification on social media, claiming that the document was obtained without official approval by the class teacher, who has since been suspended.
Speaking to IANS, a senior official from the education department said, “As soon as we were alerted, we contacted the school and instructed the administration to ensure that the child continues her education without any disturbance. A show-cause notice has been served, and an inquiry will be conducted.”
The incident has sparked widespread concern among parents in Coimbatore regarding the increasing academic pressure on students.
Radhika Vijayaraja, the mother of a Class 2 student, voiced her concerns, saying, “My daughter is a bright and active child who loves playing physical games. But the school does not promote sports and instead burdens students with intense academic pressure. She often complains that her studies are very stressful.”
Another parent, Chitralekha, urged authorities to review the school curriculum. “Even students in nursery, LKG, and UKG are burdened with too much content. The syllabus should be age-appropriate,” she emphasized.
Lack of physical education and sports facilities is also a pressing issue. Saravanan, whose son studies in Class 6, remarked, “Many private schools lack proper playgrounds and do not have physical education teachers. They constantly push students to achieve high marks, creating an environment of unhealthy competition and mental stress.”
In addition to academic pressure, affordability is a major concern. Sangeeta, another parent, said, “Parents prefer private schools for better education, but limited seats and high fees are big barriers. We need a more equitable fee structure to make private education accessible to all.”
A senior official from the Tamil Nadu School Education Department assured that strict action would be taken against schools that exert undue pressure on students and violate educational norms.
