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The Heritage School North Campus, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun

  • Clay Modeling & Fine Motor Skills in Little Children

    Clay modeling is a fascinating activity for children that not only enhances their creativity but also contributes significantly to the development of their fine motor skills. Through the manipulation of clay, children engage in a hands-on experience that requires precise movements, thereby strengthening the muscles in their fingers, hands, and wrists. As children mold the…

  • YOGA, FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

    The second aphorism of Patanjali Yog Sutras says “Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah”, which means “Yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind.” Yoga has been increasingly integrated into educational settings around the world and in India. This is because of numerous benefits on the students’ physical health, mental well-being, emotional stability and even academic performance….

  • Bloom’s Taxonomy – A Powerful Tool in Education

    “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats In the realm of education, Bloom’s Taxonomy stands as a beacon, guiding educators to illuminate young minds effectively. Developed by Benjamin Bloom in 1956, this hierarchical framework categorizes educational goals into six levels, ranging from basic knowledge…

  • Leadership in School

    “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams Leadership in school is crucial as it helps students develop essential skills like communication, decision-making, and teamwork, preparing them for future roles in society.Being part of the Students’ Council can significantly impact a…

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

    “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin encapsulates the essence of experiential learning, a hands-on approach to education that actively engages students in the learning process. Experiential learning goes beyond traditional classroom methods by encouraging students to apply what they’ve learned…

  • Adolescence: Turning Conflict into Opportunity

    In India, adolescence is a critical period where life skills play a pivotal role in shaping one’s future.India’s society places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, often neglecting the importance of life skills. However, these skills are essential for navigating the complexities of adulthood, including communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. In a time of rapid…

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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.