Yercaud - 'Poor man's Ooty'

Father Of Yercaud

David Cockburn, The Scottish Collector Of Salem District, Between 1820 & 1829, Was Called The 'Father Of Yercaud' Because He Helped In The Development Of The Resources Of The Shevaroy And For Introducing The Cultivation Of Coffee, Pears And Apple. The First Survey Of The Shevaroy Hills Was Undertaken In 1827.His Contribution To Yercaud Is Praise Worthy.

The Montford School And The Sacred Heart Convent Are The Two Famous Educational Institutions At Yercaud Imparting Education To Boys And Girls Respectively. The Montford School Is Named After The Founder Saint Louis Merie Grigmon De Montford. A Fair Number Of Students Came From Foreign Countries.

Yercaud Is God’S Evergreen Gifted HillLand Of Heavenly Beauty. People Can Gaze Into A Dawn Or Sunset, Look Long At A Vista Of Wooded Mountain, the most wonderful nook of wild fern by a running brook, a craggy summit rising out of the pine like Grevillea, smoky covering of the mist, colourful, natural lake. It makes one to take a long breath to come out from the beauty of Yercaud.

Montfort AngloIndian Higher Secondary School is a residential institution with a glorious history dating back to 1st June 1917. The history of Montfort is in essence a history of ideas, visions and hard work of its pioneers, Bro. Omer (Director), Bro. Henry Gabriel and Bro. Stanislaus. As Bro. Omer had to join the armed forces in France, Bro.Eugene replaced him and served Montfort for more than 30 years. "Bro. Eugene Memorial" is an eternal tribute and remembrance to Montfort's 'Man of Destiny'.

Initially, it was a European school founded during the First World War. Beginning with George Spitteler, the first student to be registered in Montfort on 1.6.1917, every Montfortian continues to build its glorious history. The period between 1936 and 1942 were the glorious years in the history of Montfort. It was during this period that the school chapel was built and consecrated.

In 1975, 'Mayfield' was purchased and the present buildings were put up to start the Higher Secondary Classes. Presently it houses the junior school from Stds III to VII. Montfort has produced numerous personalities in all walks of life.

A total boys school run by the Brothers of Saint Gabriel. Classes start from third grade upto 10 +2. Anglo Indian syllabus.English medium. Boarders and Day scholars. Features tennis courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre, horse riding, music classes etc. Yes, and these amenities cost money! Our Inspiration St. Louis Montfort The Patron Saint Of The Institution St.Louis Grignion de Montfort was born on 31st January 1673 in the small town of 'Montfort' in France. Even from his childhood days, he was virtuous and exhibited an extraordinary love for the poor. He loved and admired the Mother of Jesus. He became a priest and worked ceaselessly for God and man. He went about from place to place with the message of god's love. He taught and served the poor people and championed their cause. His love for the abandoned and the beggars made him rugged, unpolished and tempestuous.

He was a great scholar, a powerful speaker and an author of many spiritual works, such as "The Love of Eternal Wisdom", "The True Devotion to Mary", "The Secret of Mary" and "The Secret of the Rosary". His capacity to paint and carve along with his poetic skills has made him a spiritual Leonardo da Vinci.

He never bothered about the consequences of telling the truth, and doing what was right before the eyes of God. He was victimized by the world for his honesty and conviction. As a result he died at an early age of 43, in 1716, on April 28th. The people and the church authorities acclaimed him a Saint. He formed many dedicated groups of men and women to carry on his good work, particularly instructing the young. One such organization is the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. Montfort school and many such educational institutions all over India and abroad are administered by the followers of St. Montfort under the banner of Brothers of St. Gabriel. In the year 2003, this congregation in India celebrated its centenary.

Established in 1917 by Brother Denis, the school was named after the founder of the Order of St.Gabriel, St. Louis Marie Grignoin de Monfort. The school's vast campus include attractive buildings, spacious play grounds, well planned beautiful gardens and a swimming pool. The School also has a zoo which is open to the public only on Sundays. There is also an excellently designed Church within the campus.

The Montfort School has a zoo which is open only on Sundays.

The Montford School and the Sacred Heart Convent are the two famous educational institutions at Yercaud imparting education to boys and girls respectively. The Montford school is named after the founder Saint Louis Merie Grigmon de Montford. A fair number of students came from foreign countries.