The Paraiyar Education and Development Trust was formed to contribute towards transforming the Church and the nation through the transformation of the Dalit students by recognising their human dignity and offering them quality education through the right discipline.
St. Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, established in 2004, operates under the aegis of the Paraiyar Education and Development Trust (Reg. No. 155/2000). Founded by Fr. Jayaseelan A., the Trust was inspired by God, the Holy Spirit to empower the Dalit community, strengthening the Church and contributing to India’s development as a progressive nation.
St. Joseph’s MHSS at Porur Village was started in the year 2004 in an ambient atmosphere for the rural students, especially the Dalit children, to learn and grow with dignity.
The School has English as its medium, is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education, and followed the Matriculation syllabus of that time. Today, the school has evolved and now follows the state syllabus, Samacheer Kalvi, across Grades 1 to 12, providing a unified education system for all students.