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The Heritage School North Campus, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun

  • HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

    “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.” —Victor Hugo Mother’s day is a celebration of the invaluable role mothers play in our lives. A mother’s love and care are the bedrock upon which a child’s life is built. From the moment of conception, a mother’s bond with her child…

  • Introducing Yogic Practices in Early Childhood

    “Sthiram Sukham Asanam” is a principle from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that describes the ideal yoga posture: steady and comfortable. This principle emphasizes the balance between effort and ease in yoga practice. Applying this principle to yoga in early childhood means encouraging the tiny tots to find a posture that they can hold steadily and comfortably,…

  • Nourishing Minds: The Crucial Role of Nutrition for School-Going Children

    At The Heritage School North Campus, our children embark on their journey through education, their bodies and minds require optimal nourishment to support growth, development, and cognitive function. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in shaping their academic performance, overall health, and long-term well-being. During childhood, the body undergoes rapid growth and development, making proper nutrition…

  • 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…

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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.