Set against the backdrop of Mussoorie hills, the beauty of the school building is a reflection of its gorgeous surroundings. Every aspect of life at Kāsiga, top boarding school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is carefully conceived and created with a specific purpose in mind. Spaces are designed to influence both learning and living. Large open spaces and innovatively planned infrastructure encourage learning beyond the classroom.
The foyer is located against the background of a palm-tree lined court at the entrance of the academic block. The morning assembly, intra-school competitions and assemblies to commemorate auspicious occasions are held here. An in-floor open aquarium magnifies the serenity of this space. Students are encouraged to learn in proximity with nature while developing an appreciation for all that it has to offer.
Classrooms are equipped with adjacent open learning spaces, uniquely designed ceilings, smart boards and customized student friendly furniture including brightly coloured trapezium shaped desks that are ergonomically designed for holistic learning and to inspire creativity. The school is equipped with state of the art Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Design and Technology, Art and Computer laboratories.
The Audio Visual room serves as a learning space where students can be more animated and learn on an interactive platform.It is also the venue for thought provoking seminars , social gatherings and multidisciplinary learning opportunities.The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled, ensuring integration of technology into the teaching and learning processes at all levels. The Amphitheatre in the centre of the main building provides a perfect platform for street plays, role plays, music recitals and also public speaking activities.
The Music centre is equipped with soundproof studios. One room is dedicated to Indian Classical music and one for Western Classical music. It also has a dance studio with a music theory learning space.
The school has two basketball courts, a tennis court, a football field and a yoga centre. The campus has a swimming pool which is half the Olympic size and a cricket ground called the Oval which is BCCI approved and well equipped for national level matches.
The Central Dining Hall or CDH, is an adequately appointed space with four serving stations and a seating capacity of 400. Children express gratitude before and after every meal by reciting a short prayer. Children sit with their tutors who ensure that the students have a balanced meal and observe dining etiquette. This also helps create a bond between the teachers and students and promotes healthy communication.
Thoughtfully designed dormitories provide adequate working space and privacy at the same time. The study tables and artistically designed pin up boards provide positive inducement to carry out their academic tasks and artistic pursuits. Every bed has a window by its side providing a scenic backdrop of plants in the adjacent garden, thus lending a calming and charming effect to the space they occupy. With only six to eight students in a room, there’s a familial atmosphere that pervades at the top boarding school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Living in Kasiga is a matter of great joy and fruitful learning.
Our boarding school has a main infirmary with twenty beds and an extended infirmary with two beds in the academic block. The staff includes four nurses and a doctor. There is a round-the-clock ambulance service for emergencies.
