After overcoming significant family and financial challenges, Silambumani excelled academically, completed nursing training with support from the Illam and the Hill Foundation, and is now employed as a nurse. In February 2026 she celebrated her marriage, providing a powerful example of the...
We are proud of the wonderful achievements of our children in the Thiruvalluvar Day competitions!
Students won prizes in both the Thirukkural Recitation and Essay Writing competitions, demonstrating their hard work, talent, and dedication. These events help children build confidence,...
In March, 43 students from Years 3–12 took part in a medical camp designed to identify any nutritional or health concerns at an early stage. Students needing follow-up support received health advice, nutritional counselling, and recommendations for ongoing care. This initiative reflects...
The fundraising team has been busy organising catering for three thali meal requests in June.
The first one was held on 6 June to celebrate Tony Harcourt’s birthday. The thali meal included ten items which were savoured by the family. To put in Elizabeth's own words, "OMG, the...
We're delighted to share that all of our Year 10 and Year 12 students passed their Tamil Nadu Board Examinations this year!
Their success reflects months of hard work, including model exams, remedial classes, supervised study sessions, and additional mathematics coaching which kept...
The Karunai Illam Trustees were delighted to spend an evening with students from Ignite Consultancy. The organisation partners with Victoria University students who are interested in careers in consulting. Coming from Law, Business, and Global Studies backgrounds, they use their academic...