Visiting this century-old school is one of the best things to do in Yercaud. The Montfort School highlights the development and history of Yercaud in the most picturesque approach. The Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel runs this co-education school with the motto ‘Virtue and Labour’. The school aims at teaching its students the value of moral education, while providing practical examples of how Indian citizens can lead their lives. The glorious history of this school dates back to its formation on June 1st, 1917. Since then, the school has witnessed various developments and has also witnessed changes that have occurred all over the world. Initially, it was a revered European School that reached its glory and pinnacle during the First World War. But after the war, its value subsided and during the Second World War and the period thereafter, the school reached its zenith all over again. During the period from 1936-1942, the school saw tremendous amount of growth, when building of a school chapel and other developments took place. Even today, the school stands strong and tall and has given notable people to the world, including Shashi Tharoor, the renowned politician and Nagesh Kukunoor,one of the noted filmmakers in India.
