Tiruchi Corporation school introduces uniforms with QR code to enhance student safety

In a pioneering initiative to enhance student safety, the Corporation Elementary School in Edamalaipattipudur, Tiruchi, has introduced school uniforms embedded with Quick Response (QR) codes that contain essential student information.

This move marks a first among Corporation schools in the city. Every Wednesday, students from Classes I to V wear colour-coded shirts — Yellow for Class I, Blue for Class II, Green for Class III, Red for Class IV, and White for Class V — each printed with a QR code. When scanned, the code provides key details such as the student’s class and the school address.

Speaking about the initiative, headmistress H. Pushpalatha said: “This step is intended to ensure the safety of our children both inside and outside the school premises. In case of emergencies or if a child is lost, authorities can quickly identify them and contact the school.”

The school plans to expand the scope of the QR system to include more detailed information such as the student’s name, roll number, house address, and parents’ contact details, in the near future.

With 650 students from Classes I to V and 18 teachers, the school has witnessed a steady rise in enrollment. “We’ve admitted around 135 students in Class I this academic year alone, and we expect enrolments to cross 200 next year,” said the headmistress.

The school boasts 19 smart classrooms, all equipped with air-conditioning and smart TVs in the common areas. It features a well-stocked library, a play area, and offers extracurricular classes such as karate and silambam. Plans are under way to expand the library and introduce an e-library system for students.