-By Chandan Anand, Group Editor, ArdorComm Media
February 28, 2025
Dr. Yasmin Pirzada said “Our school caters to a diverse section of society, and I would describe it as a boutique school—offering a unique, single-division education from Kindergarten to Grade 12”
Q: We would like to know more about your institution.
A: We are affiliated with Cambridge International, UK. Belle Vue Spring School is a Cambridge-accredited institution, and we have been operational for 14 years. Our school caters to a diverse section of society, and I would describe it as a boutique school—offering a unique, single-division education from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Q: What are the key skills and initiatives you focus on at different academic levels?
A: Our approach to education is holistic. The skill set introduced to a 3-year-old differs from that of a 12-year-old. Our goal is to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate life successfully. Learning should not be restricted but rather tailored to each age group, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future.
Q: Hygiene and safety play a crucial role in schools. What initiatives have you taken in this regard?
A: Hygiene and safety are integral to our school environment. Post-COVID, we have emphasized sanitization and awareness among children about personal hygiene—like keeping their hands clean and avoiding habits such as putting hands in their mouths.
Additionally, safety measures such as proper lift usage, CCTV surveillance, and campus-wide monitoring ensure a secure environment. These precautions help prevent any untoward incidents, and we remain vigilant at all times.
Q: Could you share insights into lifelong learning and how your institution promotes it?
A: I recently spoke as a panelist on this very topic. Lifelong learners are self-driven and self-motivated individuals. As educators, we can provide them with the right exposure, mentorship, and guidance, but ultimately, the drive to learn must come from within.
As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Similarly, students must develop intrinsic motivation. Our role is to instill this mindset and help them navigate their learning journeys independently.
Q: How do forums that bring together educators from different backgrounds contribute to the community?
A: Such forums are immensely beneficial. When we meet people from diverse educational and professional backgrounds—ranging from K-12 education to higher learning, corporate leaders, and even government representatives—we exchange valuable insights.
It’s a teach one, reach one approach. When ideas are shared, we collectively learn and evolve, ultimately strengthening the educational community as a whole.
Q: Ma’am, we are celebrating our third anniversary as a media startup. Do you have a message for us?
A: Congratulations on completing three years! Every startup begins small, but with a clear vision and mission, success is inevitable. Wishing you continued growth and success ahead.