How the modern classroom is playing a role in nurturing purposeful leadership
New-age schools are responding to changing expectations of what children need to learn and how they learn. These priorities are shaping curriculum design and teaching approaches across the country, although implementation varies between schools.
Classroom learning is being complemented by activities that encourage students to ask questions, work together, explore ideas and apply their knowledge to real-life situations. Art, sport, technology and vocational exposure can also broaden learning beyond academic subjects. The challenge for schools is to translate these approaches into everyday practice while maintaining strong academic foundations and meeting the needs of students with different abilities and learning styles.
This places the school at the centre of a child's wider development. Alongside subject knowledge, students need opportunities to build communication skills, independence, sound judgement and a sense of responsibility. The quality of a school experience lies in how effectively these elements come together in daily teaching, relationships, activities and the wider school environment.
At The Maurya School, education is measured not only by achievement, but by how students think, the choices they make and the responsibilities they learn to shoulder. Guided by its philosophy, “Through Focus and Discipline – to Leadership and Excellence”, the school integrates academic endeavour with experiential learning, creativity and citizenship. Its commitment to holistic excellence is reflected in its third place among Gurugram Leaders in The Times School Survey 2026.
Achievement rooted in focus and discipline
In the 2026 Class X Board Examinations, Aarsha Sairah Jkoshi scored a perfect 600 out of 600, emerging as one of the CBSE toppers. Her accomplishment reflects perseverance, consistency and focused preparation. At The Maurya School, academic excellence represents not merely a score, but the outcome of discipline, sustained effort and the confidence to pursue one’s potential.
From knowledge to real-world skills
The school’s Learn to Lead programme connects classroom concepts with practical application. Under the guidance of Principal Garima Manglik, a master trainer in Kaushal Bodh and Kaushal Vikas, students engage in purposeful, hands-on learning. This approach finds expression in Kriti – The Kaushal Mela, where students transform their skills and creativity into tangible products, exploring craftsmanship, enterprise and the practical application of ideas.
Through SUPW, learners in Grades 3–5 explore life forms, machines and materials, and human services, developing an understanding of how things work and how they serve everyday needs. This spirit of exploration extends into Robotics and 3D printing where students apply scientific concepts to design, experiment, solve problems and translate ideas into practical outcomes. The Mini Start-up Challenge for Grades 11 and 12 introduces entrepreneurship, innovation and venture development. A skincare product-design activity, guided by a dermatologist and aesthetic medicine expert, connected scientific understanding with creativity and informed self-care. Together, these experiences nurture curiosity, resourcefulness and the ability to apply knowledge to real-world needs.
Leadership in action
Leadership develops when students move beyond receiving responsibility to exercising it. The Investiture Ceremony marks the tenure of the Junior School Cabinet and Senior School Council, emphasising service, accountability and responsible decision-making.
Students also shape the school’s intellectual and creative life. They plan, edit and design The Mauryan Munadi, the monthly newsletter, while the Grade 12 batch of 2025–26 conceptualised and created the school yearbook. Student-led Bharatanatyam and Kathak clubs sustain engagement with classical traditions. The revival of Model United Nations in 2025 strengthened research, negotiation and diplomacy, encouraging students to consider diverse perspectives before forming informed opinions.
Sustainability beyond the slogan
Environmental responsibility becomes meaningful when awareness leads to action. Through the school's Eco Club under CBSE's Mission LiFE, students engage in conservation, recycling, plantation and awareness initiatives. Daily eco-vows and green pledges connect personal choices with collective responsibility. Following a bird-conservation session, students crafted nests using bamboo, cloth, jute and cotton for installation on campus. A butterfly garden initiative, guided by the Principal, further highlighted biodiversity and habitat conservation. These experiences make sustainability tangible, rooted in everyday choices and respect for living systems.
Learning through expression and experience
HUES and Theaterama, the annual cultural extravaganzas for junior and senior students respectively, nurture artistic discipline, stage confidence and collaboration, while Spectrum celebrates diverse talents. Special assemblies and class assemblies give students opportunities to research, articulate ideas and communicate through speeches, skits, role-plays, poetry, dance and music.
Well-being, inclusion and a future-ready campus
The Nurture Hub recognises emotional security as integral to learning. Complementing it, MATE (Mind Activation Through Education) encourages students to make resilience a habit, activate self-calming techniques, transform relationships with care, and engage with emotions.
The school’s contemporary infrastructure includes technology-enabled classrooms, specialised laboratories, a recording studio, renovated multimedia halls and a dedicated clay studio. Ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms and air purifiers complement this learning environment, reflecting a focus on inclusion and student well-being.
Building strength and teamwork
With 18 sporting disciplines, including football, pickleball, basketball, cricket, athletics and swimming, the school provides diverse avenues for students to develop fitness, hone sporting abilities and cultivate teamwork. Morning sports promote an active start to the day, while dedicated skating facilities for junior and senior students broaden opportunities for participation and growth.
Sports Day brings these values together, celebrating not only athletic achievement but also the discipline of preparation, respect for rules and the ability to handle both victory and defeat with grace.
The true measure of education lies in the lives it shapes and the difference those lives make. By bringing together knowledge, skills, values and experience, The Maurya School strives to prepare students to navigate future challenges with discernment, act with integrity and contribute meaningfully to society.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of the Scottish Educational Society (The Maurya School) by Times Internet’s Spotlight team.
Classroom learning is being complemented by activities that encourage students to ask questions, work together, explore ideas and apply their knowledge to real-life situations. Art, sport, technology and vocational exposure can also broaden learning beyond academic subjects. The challenge for schools is to translate these approaches into everyday practice while maintaining strong academic foundations and meeting the needs of students with different abilities and learning styles.
This places the school at the centre of a child's wider development. Alongside subject knowledge, students need opportunities to build communication skills, independence, sound judgement and a sense of responsibility. The quality of a school experience lies in how effectively these elements come together in daily teaching, relationships, activities and the wider school environment.
At The Maurya School, education is measured not only by achievement, but by how students think, the choices they make and the responsibilities they learn to shoulder. Guided by its philosophy, “Through Focus and Discipline – to Leadership and Excellence”, the school integrates academic endeavour with experiential learning, creativity and citizenship. Its commitment to holistic excellence is reflected in its third place among Gurugram Leaders in The Times School Survey 2026.
Achievement rooted in focus and discipline
In the 2026 Class X Board Examinations, Aarsha Sairah Jkoshi scored a perfect 600 out of 600, emerging as one of the CBSE toppers. Her accomplishment reflects perseverance, consistency and focused preparation. At The Maurya School, academic excellence represents not merely a score, but the outcome of discipline, sustained effort and the confidence to pursue one’s potential.
From knowledge to real-world skills
The school’s Learn to Lead programme connects classroom concepts with practical application. Under the guidance of Principal Garima Manglik, a master trainer in Kaushal Bodh and Kaushal Vikas, students engage in purposeful, hands-on learning. This approach finds expression in Kriti – The Kaushal Mela, where students transform their skills and creativity into tangible products, exploring craftsmanship, enterprise and the practical application of ideas.
Through SUPW, learners in Grades 3–5 explore life forms, machines and materials, and human services, developing an understanding of how things work and how they serve everyday needs. This spirit of exploration extends into Robotics and 3D printing where students apply scientific concepts to design, experiment, solve problems and translate ideas into practical outcomes. The Mini Start-up Challenge for Grades 11 and 12 introduces entrepreneurship, innovation and venture development. A skincare product-design activity, guided by a dermatologist and aesthetic medicine expert, connected scientific understanding with creativity and informed self-care. Together, these experiences nurture curiosity, resourcefulness and the ability to apply knowledge to real-world needs.
Leadership in action
Leadership develops when students move beyond receiving responsibility to exercising it. The Investiture Ceremony marks the tenure of the Junior School Cabinet and Senior School Council, emphasising service, accountability and responsible decision-making.
Students also shape the school’s intellectual and creative life. They plan, edit and design The Mauryan Munadi, the monthly newsletter, while the Grade 12 batch of 2025–26 conceptualised and created the school yearbook. Student-led Bharatanatyam and Kathak clubs sustain engagement with classical traditions. The revival of Model United Nations in 2025 strengthened research, negotiation and diplomacy, encouraging students to consider diverse perspectives before forming informed opinions.
Sustainability beyond the slogan
Environmental responsibility becomes meaningful when awareness leads to action. Through the school's Eco Club under CBSE's Mission LiFE, students engage in conservation, recycling, plantation and awareness initiatives. Daily eco-vows and green pledges connect personal choices with collective responsibility. Following a bird-conservation session, students crafted nests using bamboo, cloth, jute and cotton for installation on campus. A butterfly garden initiative, guided by the Principal, further highlighted biodiversity and habitat conservation. These experiences make sustainability tangible, rooted in everyday choices and respect for living systems.
Learning through expression and experience
HUES and Theaterama, the annual cultural extravaganzas for junior and senior students respectively, nurture artistic discipline, stage confidence and collaboration, while Spectrum celebrates diverse talents. Special assemblies and class assemblies give students opportunities to research, articulate ideas and communicate through speeches, skits, role-plays, poetry, dance and music.
Well-being, inclusion and a future-ready campus
The Nurture Hub recognises emotional security as integral to learning. Complementing it, MATE (Mind Activation Through Education) encourages students to make resilience a habit, activate self-calming techniques, transform relationships with care, and engage with emotions.
The school’s contemporary infrastructure includes technology-enabled classrooms, specialised laboratories, a recording studio, renovated multimedia halls and a dedicated clay studio. Ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms and air purifiers complement this learning environment, reflecting a focus on inclusion and student well-being.
Building strength and teamwork
With 18 sporting disciplines, including football, pickleball, basketball, cricket, athletics and swimming, the school provides diverse avenues for students to develop fitness, hone sporting abilities and cultivate teamwork. Morning sports promote an active start to the day, while dedicated skating facilities for junior and senior students broaden opportunities for participation and growth.
Sports Day brings these values together, celebrating not only athletic achievement but also the discipline of preparation, respect for rules and the ability to handle both victory and defeat with grace.
The true measure of education lies in the lives it shapes and the difference those lives make. By bringing together knowledge, skills, values and experience, The Maurya School strives to prepare students to navigate future challenges with discernment, act with integrity and contribute meaningfully to society.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of the Scottish Educational Society (The Maurya School) by Times Internet’s Spotlight team.
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