Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent makes — it shapes not just academics, but a child’s confidence, values, and future. Dr. Rupamala Singh shares timeless advice from
For every parent, choosing a school is one of life’s most important decisions. It is not just about fees, distance, or convenience. The school you choose will shape your child’s habits, thinking, and sense of self for years to come.
Having worked with students and parents for over three decades, I often remind families — you do not choose a school every year; you choose it once, but it shapes a lifetime.
A good school must do more than prepare children for exams. It must prepare them for life. When you walk into a school, look beyond the walls and ask:
• Do the teachers inspire?
• Are children confident, happy, and respectful?
• Is learning active, not mechanical?
• Is there place in the day for art, sport, and imagination?
• Does the school teach values — not just subjects?
At Hayde Heritage Academy, we hold these questions close to our heart. We believe every child deserves an education that builds intellect, strength, and spirit.
So, What Should Parents Really Look For?
Over time, I have found that the best schools, regardless of size or reputation, share certain non-negotiables. Here is what you should always look for:
Strong Academics: A good school focuses on understanding, not just marks.
Ask: Are teachers experienced? Is there regular feedback? Are children encouraged to think and question?
At Hayde Heritage Academy, all teachers are well qualified, and experienced. The school has a very strong feedback system.
Safety and Well-being: A child learns best in an environment where they feel safe and cared for.
Ask: Are the classrooms well supervised? Are staff members approachable and trained to support children emotionally as well as academically? Is the campus safe?
Every corner of our campus at Hayde Heritage is built around safety, care, and respect. The teachers are qualified and experienced.
Communication and Transparency: The partnership between school and parent must be open and honest.
Ask: Does the school communicate progress regularly? Are the students willing to listen.
At Hayde Heritage Academy a transparent system of feedback builds trust. We make sure parents are our allies, not our audience.
Discipline and Values: Discipline is not about punishment; it is about Responsibility, Self-control and Respect.
Ask: Does the school balance freedom with structure
At Hayde Heritage, the school led by Col K A Singh, our director, discipline has become the essence and responsibility is the culture.
Environment and Culture: When you enter a school, observe its spirit.
Ask: Are students polite, confident, and joyful? Do teachers seem motivated? Is there laughter as well as learning?
At Hayde Heritage the culture of a school silently teaches more than any textbook. What do you say of a school which greets you with “Jai Hind” in every corner.
Another thing that must be remembered is Value for money: In every town, parents face the same question — how much should we spend on a school?
Education is not a product you buy; it is an investment you make in your child’s future. Low-fee schools may seem tempting, but when teachers are underpaid, classrooms overcrowded, and activities reduced to formality, it is the child who pays the real price.
Cheaper schooling often looks like a saving today — but it silently costs the child’s learning, confidence, and future tomorrow.
What Makes Hayde Heritage Different
We are not just another school in Kotdwara.
We are a community of educators who teach with passion and care. Our teachers are trained, full-time professionals — not temporary hires. We offer modern laboratories, digital classrooms, dedicated sports coaches, music, art, and value education — all within a safe, green campus that encourages children to explore and grow.
Every year, our students achieve remarkable academic results — not through pressure, but through motivation, structure, and personalized attention.
Our children DO, LEARN and EXCEL.
Final Word
Choose a school where your child will be seen, guided, and challenged.
Choose a place where teachers teach with love, not routine.
Choose a school that helps your child discover who they are — not just what they can score.
At Hayde Heritage Academy, we have always believed that true education begins with care and ends with character.