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in the town of

Yercaud Yercaud is a Hill station in Salem District, in Tamil Nadu, India. History Stone-age implements have been found from the ancient shrine located near Shevaroy Hills (also known as Shevarayan Hills), which is about 5 km from the Yercaud ...

, near Salem in

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. The school motto is ''Virtus Et Labor'', which translates to "Virtue and Labor". The colours are Blue and Gold.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

Montfort Yercaud School Old Boys' AssociationMontfort School Yercaud – Official Website
{{Education in Tamil Nadu Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel schools Catholic secondary schools in India Christian schools in Tamil Nadu High schools and secondary schools in Tamil Nadu Education in Salem district Educational institutions established in 1917 1917 establishments in India