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The Heritage School North Campus, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun

  • WE MUST SAVE THE MAJESTIC HIMALAYAS

    The Himalayas, majestic and awe-inspiring, stand as the world’s towering sentinels, their snow-capped peaks piercing the sky and touching the heavens. This great mountain range, home to the planet’s highest summits, including Mount Everest, cradles ancient glaciers, pristine lakes, and an array of unique flora and fauna. Their grandeur is not just in their height…

  • SOCCER AND LIFE LESSONS

    Soccer is more than just a game—it’s a lesson in life. As school kids take to the field, they learn the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. With every pass, tackle, and goal, they discover that success in soccer, like life, comes from working together and pushing through challenges. The sport teaches children how to…

  • TEACHING- A NOBLE PROFESSION

    “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams. It is truly said that teaching is a noble profession because it is the foundation upon which all other professions are built. Teachers shape the minds of future generations, nurturing the potential within each student. They impart not just knowledge…

  • FROM BATTLEDORE AND SHUTTLECOCK TO BADMINTON

    Did you know that badminton originated in ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia, with a game called “Battledore and Shuttlecock” played in ancient Greece, China, and India. The modern version of badminton developed in the mid-19th century in British India, where it was popularized among British military officers stationed in Pune (then Poona). The game…

  • REDUCE YOUR SCREEN TIME!

    “The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Digital addiction, particularly among students, poses a significant threat to neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and learn. Excessive screen time and constant digital engagement can weaken cognitive flexibility, impair memory, and diminish attention spans. This stagnation…

  • IT’S CHESS SEASON

    Chess, a very popular game at The Heritage School North Campus is a game of strategy and intellect. It engages the brain in complex problem-solving and critical thinking. It requires players to anticipate their opponent’s moves, fostering strategic planning and foresight. Studies show that playing chess enhances memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. For students, it…

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The history of The Heritage School North Campus

It was in 1953 when Mr. J. J Sookias and his wife Mrs. M. Sookias started this school in Dehradun and called it, ‘The Doon Cultural Centre’.

With just a handful of students to start with, the school rapidly grew in strength and skills, and came to be recognized among the best in the valley; a school where a multi-faceted education was being imparted to the young entrusted to its care.

An evening club was also started and the success of this enterprise lay in the large number of students who joined this club. There were many students from neighbouring schools too, who availed of the facility of the school grounds to hone their skills in various sports and cultural activities.